Halloween photos! www.thefi atlux.com VOTE TUESDAY Since 1913 Nov. 4 The student newspaper of Alfred University Vol. 103, No. 4 www.thefi atlux.com November 3, 2008 Student Observatory builder Stull returns to AU representatives By Sharifa Barrow report on Distribution Manager The biggest blockbuster of the When former Professor of Physics summer, The Dark Knight, is Trustees Robert Holtszapple’s replacement coming to Nevins Theater was unable to teach this semester, Nov. 14 and 16. Check out the meeting at Professor of Physics Dave Toot casu- review in the A&E section. ally asked AU Emeritus John Stull, Student Senate 78, if he would be interested in teach- A&E on pages 6-7 By Sam Urann ing. His answer: “Yes.” Features and Opinions Editor This semester, the six-foot-fi ve- inch man known for his ability to The Trustee Report, which kick the top of a doorframe is back, encompasses details about student teaching “Introduction to General enrollment, alumni relations, Physics.” fundraising, fi nance, academic Originally from Hornell, Stull has affairs and student affairs, was lived in the Alfred area all his life. delivered to Student Senate on Stull began his college career at Check out The Green Guide Oct. 29. the University of Rochester. He said from Green Alfred, and learn President Nate Kisselburgh and the newfound freedom of college how you can be more a few select students were allowed life proved to be too much for him, environmentally friendly. to observe the Board of Trustees’ and he fl unked out after one term. fall meeting on Oct. 16 in order to However, the experience was not a Opinions on page 2 provide input as representatives of complete loss, he said. While a stu- the student body. dent at the University of Rochester, Enrollment management was the he met his wife Paula. initial issue covered. On the whole, After leaving the U of R, Stull new student enrollment is down, enrolled at Alfred University, where with approximately 70 percent he studied ceramics and glass sci- retention. The Inamori School of ence. He continued his education Engineering increased enrollment at Alfred until he graduated in 1958 by 10 percent, while the College of with a doctoral degree in ceramics. Liberal Arts & Science decreased. In the early 1960s Stull taught his AU Saxons are heading into PHOTO BY SHARIFA BARROW There is an 80 percent show- fi rst course, “Introductory Astronomy basketball season. Meet the Professor Emeritus John Stull returned to AU this se- rate for perspective students to and Physics.” new men’s basketball coach, mester after Professor of Physics Robert Holtszapple’s come and see the campus, which In 1992, Stull offi cially retired Dale Wellman. replacement was unable to teach. Stull is probably best known on campus for Stull Observatory. Continued on page 4... Continued on page 4... Sports on back page AU is ‘Passionately Pink for the Cure’ to fight breast cancer

By Megan Veon Contributing Writer

On October 29, AU students and faculty turned pink for breast cancer awareness. The campus celebrated breast cancer awareness as students dressed in pink, had their nails paint- ed in Powell, carved pink pump- kins, and stood out on the football fi eld and waved up at cameras. The freezing weather was no match for the campus’s pink spirit, although it might have contributed to the pink cheeks on everyone’s faces. The Breast Cancer Awareness Committee at Alfred wanted to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding a day to raise awareness towards the end of the month without interfering with Halloween. On AU Pink Day, many students and faculty members wore T-shirts designed by co-chair of the Breast Cancer Awareness Committee Jessica Marble and director of pub- lications Rick McLay. As a result, people fl ooded the campus with pink shirts that read, “Keep Second Base PHOTO PROVIDED Safe.” Over 100 people gathered Oct. 30 to show off their pink side on Merrill Field, spelling out the letters AU. The photo was taken as one of the many events for AU Pink Day, a day of events organized by the Breast Cancer Awareness Committee. Continued on page 4... 2 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com November 3, 2008 Editorial Better late than never: Get involved on campus After a long campaign, There are times when I presence and events. In addition to reinforcing the com- would like to grasp time, twist it munity in my building, I am also staying involved in the it’s almost over... around, and replace it with new local communities through community service with my curtains and fresh upholstery. fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega. As hard as it is sometimes, I know other people have the due to my hectic schedule, there is no better time to share same sentiments, and the truth as many laughs and smiles with my brothers and pledges The last few months have seen a constant bombardment of never ceases to haunt us: there than this year. political propaganda from all sides, leaving us feeling like 1950s is no rewind button. There are Not all of my goals are long-term, of course; I want to heavy punching bags that were never taken out of commission and By Tara Ramsey certain activities or tasks that learn how to bake an apple pie from scratch, and I look for- Contributing Writer still reside in the most overly used gym in town. aren’t recommended for start- ward to accomplishing my senior art show in December. No matter where we go, the endless din caused by the 24- ing late in life; gymnastics is Don’t think that simply because it’s my fi fth and fi nal hour media cranks is inescapable. Either Sarah Palin has caused one, and I wouldn’t advise going back to the third grade year I’ve warded off making new friends, because the another catastrophic hiccup on the campaign trail with a gaffe, at this point. For most things, however, it’s better late complete opposite is true. As Samuel Johnson, a British or our shaky economy, which is supported by a sea of debt, has than never. lexicographer, once said, “Sir, I look upon every day to be begun to infectiously spread around the globe in an epidemic of This is my last year here at AU, and my goal from the lost in which I do not make a new acquaintance.” credit crisis. fi rst week was to make it count. I’m not addressing aca- It would be presumptuous of me to assume that other As college students, when we’re not stressing under piles of demics here, although I believe that you should always students aren’t doing the same thing. However, this mes- assignments, we have the tyranny of our media clouding our give them all of your effort. What I am addressing is life sage is for all of my comrades who aren’t. First-years judgments with snippets and sound bites, which make any rational experiences. I’ve checked off items from my “things to and seniors alike, as well as everyone in between- please thought nearly incomprehensible. do before I croak” list in just this semester alone, and I realize that it’s not too late to get involved, to learn some- An Orwellian dystopia couldn’t do a better job of racking the did it through the help of other students. thing new, and to meet new people. Some of us value our senses and rendering citizens’ sniveling wrecks. This maelstrom I’ll mention a few things that have improved my life at lives based on our accomplishments, and some value a is what we dwell on day in and day out. AU thus far this semester. I’m a little more than uneasy life based on the people included in it. Use the resources This situation quickly becomes problematic because as students on wheels, unless it’s an automobile or a bicycle, but available to you while you’re still a college student and our work cannot be ignored. Yet as young adults, we cannot turn I learned the basics of skateboarding thanks to the AU not a part of the intimidating work force, or “real world,” a blind eye to our ever-expanding world. The responsibility falls Skate Division and a lad with a heap of patience. Being in as it is so pretentiously called. We are not living in a “false to us to take up the young generation’s burden by being active and better shape seemed a far-reaching goal, and I’m begin- world” simply because we are still being formally edu- attentive. ning a regular jogging routine with a kind friend and resi- cated. We need to reassess our goals and complete them The issues of the future belong to us; perhaps it was our dent. Like any resident assistant should, I’m emphasizing while we have our hands on the “now” and throw the predecessors that brought on these diffi cult times, but that fact is community and hoping to inspire ambition through my “then” in the garbage to be picked up next Tuesday. now inconsequential. Hindsight is 20/20 and blame is the easiest diversion to utilize instead of actually solving a problem. Our obligations as responsible citizens of the world have always There’s something Kuhl about Massa campaigning existed, but they are especially pertinent now. Remember to step back, gain a new perspective and try to see the image in full. With the national attention Massa’s policy points, or even agree with all the ones I When facing the onslaught of continuous work, we should absolutely fi xated on this his- do know; in fact, I can’t even vote for him because I’m remember Mark Twain’s quote, “Diligence is a good thing, but toric presidential election, were not registered in this district. However, I do think Massa taking things easy is much more restful.” you aware that congressmen and is the better candidate based on his stellar question-and- All political affi liations aside, this nation appears to have congresswomen too are asking answer performance, as well as Kuhl’s refusal to debate generated enough ambition for change that no matter who takes for your vote? As the national Massa at AU. I will also promise you that you will never the White house, the incumbents will be forced to take action. So tide seems to be washing to the get more stories to tell than from a morning of canvass- take one last deep breath before the plunge into Election Day and By Joe Martin left with Obama leading in the ing; especially in the city of Hornell. Contributing Writer happily keep in mind that whether your candidate wins or loses, polls, there are several demo- I rolled out of bed at the soul-crushing hour of 9:30 the clouds are breaking on this proverbial storm. cratic congressional nominees a.m. on a Sunday morning. With a splash of water on that want to be pulled in with the undertow and take solid, my face and sweater vest on my hung-over body, I hit the full control of Congress for the Democrats. In fact, one town ready to pump people full of the spirit of democ- of these ‘key’ elections is happening in New York’s 29th racy. My beat was the east side of Hornell, a somewhat district, which encompasses scenic Alfred, New York. blighted area with a lot of character, to say the least. Now As some of you may recall, the AU Political Science you have to remember when canvassing that people don’t Club hosted both Republican incumbent Randy Kuhl and like you. It’s not your fault; you are a stranger knocking Democratic contender Eric Massa last spring. Eric Massa at a door when they are trying to eat breakfast with their visited Alfred this semester as well. It was after this sec- family or sort out the indiscretions from the night before. ond meeting with Eric Massa and his campaign manager People will be rude - a lot of them. However, when you Chris Blanda that I decided to be an active citizen and do fi nd a person genuinely interested in what you have Fiat Lux work for the Massa campaign canvassing in Hornell. to say, it is extremely gratifying because you’re not just THOMAS FLEMING Editor in Chief Voting canvassing is a simple and silly concept. You working for one man’s cause or one party’s idea; you’re SARA KAM YAN YUEN Business Manager go door to door to the homes of people who you already working to recruit even strangers to take part in one of the MATTHEW NAGY Production Manager assume are supporting the candidate based on previous most fundamental rights and duties as citizens. SHARIFA BARROW Distribution Manager door to door networking and party affi liations, and make So yes, I was glared at, ignored, almost run over, and HAROLD MUNTNER Offi ce Manager sure that they still support the candidate, see if they want nearly poisoned while on those mean streets. But the LEAH HOUK A&E Editor and Writing Coach to help with the campaign and, most importantly, see if benefi ts far outweighed the cons. Political activism not SAM URANN Features and Opinions Editor they’re going to go vote. You don’t convince people at only helps the candidate you support, but is extremely ZACK BLOCK Humor Editor and Web Manager this point in an election to choose the candidate; instead, useful for networking, padding a resume and becoming JEREMY JUHASZ Sports Editor you are now concerned with getting people who kind more aware of the issues. As this election cycle comes KODI TIDD Photo Editor of like Massa off a couch for an hour and into a voting to a close, remember that congress people are like cheap NADINE TITUS Graphic Designer booth. cars in the sense that they need constant help and you SAM PRIBISH Copy Editor Now I must admit that I don’t really know all of should consider getting a new one every few years. MICHELLE APPLEBLUM Copy Editor LAURA REYOME Copy Editor NATHAN WEISER Copy Editor ROBYN GOODMAN Faculty Adviser The Fiat welcomes your opinion. Anyone may write a letter to the editor. Submissions must include name, address, phone number and class year (for students). 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By Elizabeth Daniello predictions. Along with the ever-increas- Staff Writer “So we better not ignore our politi- ing national and personal debt of cal or our economic history,” said America, there are also substantial With the recent financial crisis Ostrower. loans being given to people and busi- looming in the minds of Americans, Ostrower pointed out that the nesses with unacceptable credit. This it’s a surprise that the 2008 presi- current financial crisis is among has led to a vast increase in individu- dential election isn’t being severe- the most serious in American his- als and businesses filing for bank- ly impacted, Alfred University tory. Financial “derivatives,” he ruptcy--one every nine seconds in Professor of History Gary Ostrower said, along with a number of other 2008. Ostrower warns that no matter told AU students and faculty at the financial instruments, have had a who wins the 2008 election, bank- Bergen Forum Oct. 30 in Nevins huge affect on how this economic ruptcies will increase next year. Theater. crisis occurred. He mentioned that 20 America has also fallen victim “I am astounded that the com- years ago derivatives had an insignif- to relying on foreign countries for ing election hasn’t been even more icant value and that currently they’ve financial help. As mentioned before, directly affected by the crisis,” said reached over $530 trillion in value. globalization has helped to increase Ostrower. “Now do you understand why the our economic instability, with The theater was packed full $700 billion bailout bill is just a drop China and Japan owning much of with over 240 people, filling every in the bucket?” asked Ostrower. America‘s debt. seat and most of the floor to hear Ostrower stressed that there are “We are no longer masters of our Ostrower’s speech. Ostrower’s talk two main reasons for the unstable own economic fate,” said Ostrower. was sponsored by the Division of economy: globalization, and the fact In closing, Ostrower noted the Human Studies and organized by that our economy is not anchored importance of educating ourselves AU Professors Emrys Westacott and to anything solid. Since America in respect to both political and eco- William Dibrell. is no longer a major agricultural or nomic news. Like presidential elections in the industrial society, our economy is “Every student in this university past, some political analysts have increasingly tied to the prosperity knows the channel that carries Jon already decided the 2008 election. of our financial sector. Debt, not the Stewart and Stephen Colbert, but However, Ostrower said that the production of goods, now keeps the few of our students ever watch our polls have often proved incorrect, economy going. When that debt can’t best TV news carried by our two as was true in 1936, 1948 and 2004 be repaid, the economy becomes non-commercial channels, PBS and PHOTO BY DAVID LEMMO when Ohioans, who were the decid- increasingly unstable, undermining C-Span,” said Ostrower. Professor of History Gary Ostrower speaks about the ing voters, did not vote according to confidence in the dollar. 2008 presidential election at the Oct. 30 Bergren Forum.

Trustees...continued from front page is an increase from last year. There alumni who were members of the The university’s line of credit has altered with minor changes. There Kisselburgh would did not was also positive feedback from fraternities. been increased in case of problems, was discussion of the Career comment on an exact time frame, a campus audit that shadowed a In terms of finance, the trustees although students were assured Development Center, which now only that the university is simply driving tour which took people approved a few costs. There will that this credit hadn’t been drawn has statistics on what graduates are trying to “minimize the gap” down Main Street The trustees be an increase in both tuition and upon since Sept. 2001. doing (this information is available between the tearing down of Davis discussed the importance of having meal plan fees. The annual increase On academic affairs the trustees to all students at the CDC). The and breaking ground on the new the new recreational facility that in room costs was reduced from noted that accreditation is on- trustees noted that the equestrian facility. will replace Davis Gym to attract 4 percent to 2 percent, and the track for all majors. Some trustees center is running in a more cost- The Board of Trustees will potential students. student service fee was increased expressed apprehension about the efficient manner this year. be meeting with President The trustees explored alumni by 3 percent. There was a mention Turkey and Korea programs, yet Kisselburgh brought to the Edmondson in February in New relations and fundraising for the of how difficult it is to attract the both have proved profitable trustees’ attention the bathroom York City. Edmondson will then University as well. Fundraising is transfer students. to AU. An M.E.R.S.S. survey conditions in Bartlett and the invite faculty, staff and students to down and monetary goals have not The trustees discussed finding was given to keep the salaries suites, along with the recent an informational session on March been met. The trustees provided financing for the renovations of competitive so that “faculty and Internet problems. The concern 18 in Nevins Theater, Powell a variety of reasons for why Kruson and Ann’s House that staff will not want to jump ship,” for a new recreation facility was Campus Center. donations are down: this being an must be raised by the end of the Kisselburgh added. brought up, and the board agreed election year, the removal of Greek year. The possibility of increasing Student affairs was the final topic that Davis Gym would not be life from campus and the difficulty debt is a concern, although the released that the trustees discussed. destroyed until plans and financing of gaining donations from newer university’s credit is a safety net. The mission statement of AU was for a new facility are secure.

Stull...continued from front page at the age of 62, although he did of Psychology Lou Lichtman. making what could have become of Astronomy at Alfred University, said DeGraff, with a smile. not stop teaching for another three “He seemed to be a school leader air hockey, saying that shoving two “Every major telescope currently He may be teaching for the first years. when I came in the early 1970s,” said pucks back and forth would not be in use at our observatory was either time in many years, but Stull has Associate Professor of Astronomy Lichtman. fun. built or substantially rebuilt by John never left Alfred University. Stull David De Graff describes Stull as Although Stull has achieved many However, Stull did develop the Stull … His personal generosity has said he has always had an office in an “amazing guy” who helped him accomplishments, including advis- Stull-Ealing Linear Air Track in made the rest of the facility pos- the Science Center and up until last become a better teacher from the ing Lambda Chi Alpha and build- the early 1960s. The air track is a sible.” year he helped dismantle the Austin- time he arrived at AU. ing the Stull Observatory, inventing machine that is used to help teach Toot added that without Stull, the Fellows telescope when it needed its “He was a big influence on how I air hockey is not one of them. It is physics, and it uses the same tech- observatory would have never been mirror coated. approached the classroom,” De Graff a popular belief that Stull invented nology as an air hockey table. built. “He donated a lot of time and Lately he has been keeping said. “He wanted to make sure the air hockey. Much of the money from the suc- money.” records of various projects he has students were learning.” If anything, he says he did the cess of the air track went into AU’s Stull is a perceptive man with the been involved with for future gen- Stull returned to the classroom opposite, according to Toot and De observatory. The observatory, estab- mind of an engineer, who see things erations. after 13 years, for what he said would Graff. lished in 1966 by Stull and AU, was in different ways than others and, at “When you disappear, you ought be the last time, when his department According to Stull, about 10 years given Stull’s name in 1993. times, outthinks his colleagues, fel- to leave something behind that peo- was one faculty member short. before air hockey was created, Stull “I remember getting my first roy- low faculty members said. ple will be interested in,” said Stull. Stull is known for being an innova- and his friend Frank Ferguson talked alty check in 1966,” said Stull. “He’s an amazing guy who has an tor, according to colleague Professor another friend, Paul Grindle, out of According to AU’s The History unusual way of looking at things,”

Pink...continued from front page Alfred University first learned breast cancer awareness on campus. mittee that made a positive impact on the committee made and successfully year. However, we appreciate all of about the Breast Cancer Foundation The co-chairs of Alfred Alfred University, and they found accomplished this year. the donations.” The committee did a through Brenda Porter, the direc- University’s Breast Cancer just what they were looking for. “We wanted to teach students to great job and hope to make an even tor of Residence Life. A logo on Awareness Committee were Jessica The Breast Cancer Awareness be aware of their bodies, learn how bigger impact on the campus next Facebook.com sparked her interest. Marble and Kevin Kostyk. Both stu- Committee focused mainly on rais- to practice self-checks every month, year. Having experienced the devastation dents were asked by Brenda Porter ing awareness this year rather than and learn what to do if they find a of breast cancer through her family to be co-chairs because Porter knew raising money for the Susan G. change in themselves. Fundraising members, she decided to help create how passionate they are. Marble and Komen Fund Passionately Pink for goals were just icing on the cake; and organize a committee to raise Kostyk wanted to be a part of a com- the Cure. Marble describes the goals they were not the main focus this November 3, 2008 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com  Pierce discusses economy at Student Senate

By Sam Urann noted that regardless of which The only specific area Pierce TAP (the NYS grant program) their money in the same place Features and Opinions Editor candidate is elected, he does not cited where loans may become for 2009-10 may take a hit when and these economic pressures are think student loans “will be on the more difficult is with PLUS the reallocating of the New York mutual. Director of Student Financial chopping block.” loans. This is due to some lenders State budget takes place. Pierce The financial aid office will be Aid Earl E. Pierce spoke to Student Pierce commented on the topic dropping out of the market while proposed that the state will need putting together a “recommended Senate on the economic crisis and of tuition increase in the 2009-10 others are strengthening the credit to “spread the pain out;” causing lender list” in order to aid students the effects on student financial aid year at the request of a student. He requirements for parents. Credit budget cuts across the board. and parents, Pierce said. This on Oct. 22. explained that Alfred University requirements are strengthening In state funds, Pierce expects list will be made up of private The recent economic crisis has tuition is expected to increase by with private loans, just like Sallie a reduction particularly for lenders. caused continued distress on the 4-5% annually, as usual. Mae and Citibank. SUNY schools and the college of The Student Financial Aid local as well as national scale. Pierce clarified that there is no In terms of state financial aid, ceramics. Office is located in Alumni Hall Students were expressing concern reduction in funding currently Pierce explained that the budget A student inquired as to how and is open 8:30 to 4:30 Monday and Pierce was brought in as a scheduled for the 2009-10 year has not yet been produced, the Board of Trustees and other through Friday. If any student has representative of the Financial involving the Pell grant and and therefore these are merely AU supporters have been affected concerns about similar issues they Aid Office at the request of the SEOG. In federal loans, funding suggestions for TAP based on by this crisis, to which Pierce should feel free to come voice majority of the Senate. is in place for the 2009-10 year, the fact that New York State responded: “We’ve all taken a 20- them in open forum at Student The presidential election is while unsubsidized Stafford loans derives a significant portion of its 25% hit in the last few months.” Senate. rapidly approaching and Pierce were increased. revenues from NYC. Pierce said Pierce noted that everyone has Former CNN correspondent Cardaras is ‘mad as hell’ about election coverage in the media

By Sam Urann Senator Barack Obama and Hillary prison, the Berlin Wall crumbling, Features and Opinions Editor Clinton. The speech focused on the violence in Tiananmen Square, how the liberal media had an the Towers falling and Katrina An affective media that provides ethically questionable favoritism ravaging New Orleans. reliable coverage of the issues of Obama in their coverage, which A conscious viewer must is crucial if our political system shapes people’s perceptions and recognize that in a system driven is to function, although today’s eventually votes. by ratings, money is the cause network news provides no such Cardaras explained that despite of many of the faults, Cardaras service, CNN’s two-time Emmy her apprehension about using a explained. The first result is the winner Mary Cardaras explained Hollywood film as a talking point labeling of those covered with to an audience in Nevins Theater. in her lecture, the film ‘Network’ nonobjective adjectives and “I want to attempt tonight to written by Paddy Chayefsky , descriptions such as charismatic, connect the dots between television exemplifies aspects of we may inspiring, crazy or off his rocker. news, this election, money and be wary of in our own society. The second result Mary noted is democracy. And in the end I want Fictitious News anchor Howard the tendency for the networks to to make an appeal to all of you: Beale is caught on the wrong side set up a spectacle regardless if it also what I’m about to say about of his network’s quest for ratings is ethical, or even newsworthy, as broadcast news, network news and on says on the air “I’m mad as with what happened on CNN with really pains me,” Cardaras said. hell, and I’m not going to take it McCain supporter James T. Harris. The lecture titled “The anymore.” The network pinned two African Presidential Election, Network Beale’s network has a American men against each other News and Cold Hard Cash: Is system where bean counters, or since one’s political views apposed Acting as Mad as Hell the Ticket?” businessmen, will mange the Obama while labeling it “black was delivered at 5:30 p.m. on coverage of news and the why on black backlash.” Cardaras Oct. 29 in Nevins Theater Powell journalist’s produce their news compared these stunts done by Campus Center. casts, while attracting viewers reporters to lions and their victims Cardaras is the Department in order to attract advertisers to in the Coliseum of Rome. Chair of Digital Media & sell network airtime, Cardaras The third problem generated Communications (television, explained. by money is perpetuated by video, radio, cinema, performance Cardaras did clarify that modern technology, Mary said. PHOTO BY THOMAS FLEMING and communication) for The New these corporate entities running She described how the internet Former CNN correspondent Mary Cardaras spoke Oct. 29 England Institute of Art, and has television today are not subscribing and “the Wikipedia generation” about the election and her view on the mass media coverage a career in journalism spanning totally to the “Howard Beale have caused an influx of cheap, of the election. nearly 30 years. She has freelanced playbook,” but continue to present accessible information. The only network media behemoths. seems to be on the back burner for CNN Boston, Atlanta and stark similarities to the Networks’ problem is that this causes a “It has become a bully, and for most Americans because of London as well as worked for a shameless quest for ratings. reduction in our ability to check bullies will only stop when they our treacherous economy these variety of media outlets across the Journalist working in television credibility. are challenged,” Cardaras said. days. Health care, education, the nation. should have our best interests at Cardaras laid out the fourth The importance of this election cost of living, our reputation in Cardaras built her career on heart and serve the public, but outcome of a money-driven, resonated throughout Cardaras’s the world, climate change - this a foundation of communication instead have as an “operational technologically supported lecture with the mentioning of is a big election for all of us - it degrees, receiving a bachelor’s framework and foundation to business, is a class of underpaid, numerous historic moments. This deserves - and I think we deserve degree in Journalism & Psychology increase shareholder value,” all-platform journalists, or A.J.P.s, election has seen the candidacy of - a careful, thoughtful, intelligent from Valparaiso, a master’s degree Cardaras said. who shoot, edit, write and report the first woman with a serious bid press,” Cardaras declared. in Broadcast Journalism from Television serves a purpose and the news. Cardaras added that this for the White House; presidential In closing, she urged the Northwestern University and is has helped us throughout history allows for the head broadcasters candidates have raised more money students to turn off the network a doctoral candidate in Public by being a medium that can bring to be untrained puppets; a vast than any other time in history, news due to it having “lost much Policy and International Affairs the world and catastrophic events difference from 25 or even 10 including countless donations of its credibility” and instead rely with a specialization in the Press straight into our living rooms, she years ago. from ordinary citizens. Polls have on alternative sources. Cardaras and Politics from Northeastern reminded. Cardaras listed many of She claimed that the field of shown unprecedented numbers of also demanded that they take to University. those occasions when television journalism has crumbled due to registered voters, and the outcome the polls this Tuesday. Her finish Members of the AU community allowed us to bear witness to a “soft news,” or entertainment could produce the first bi-racial echoed the words of the fictitious may remember Cardaras from her monumental event: a president stories; good journalism is bad president of the United States. Howard Beale: “I’m as mad as speech delivered last February on getting shot, a man walking on business. Cardaras expressed her “We all know that now hell and I’m not going to take it network bias in the coverage of the moon, Mandela walking out of thoughts on how to view these although that issue (Iraq war) anymore.”  November 3, 2008 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com Arts & Entertainment

WHY SO SERIOUS? PHOTO PROVIDED ‘THE DARK KNIGHT:’ IMPRESSIVELY STUNNING

flick. In fact, this is about as far as you can get Heath Ledger’s untimely death earlier this Movie Review from a comic book feel, despite the fact that our year certainly adds a measure of real-world hero flies around Gotham City in a bat suit and angst to the sight of him in such a compelling- the villain paints his face into the unsettlingly ly disturbing role as the Joker. Ledger plays a macabre likeness of a clown. The movie sucks terrifying, fascinating villain. The sloppy cos- you in from the beginning and refuses to allow tume makeup accentuates his pitted, scarred Pleasing and a half you the level of distance from the characters face and yellowed teeth. He has no interest in that we’re accustomed to in a comic-turned- power, women or money; he is a psychopath FIAT RATINGS movie. This is a bleakly dark film, and the with the singular motive of creating chaos, and By Leah Houk momentary chuckles the film elicits only serve his M.O. is constructing elaborate, devastating Champion A&E Editor to underscore, rather than relieve, the tension. ethical dilemmas for Batman and the citizens ‘The Dark Knight’ is the sequel to Nolan’s of Gotham. The Joker is no smooth-talking vil- Pleasing ‘The Dark Knight’ is not a movie one walks ‘Batman Begins’ (2005), and Christian Bale lain; his speech has a nasal, disturbingly child- Meh away from in high spirits. On the contrary, I returns as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Bale is ish quality. He kills easily, sometimes with stepped out of the theater with my stomach charming and appropriately conflicted in excitement and other times with nonchalance, Foul clenched and my teeth chattering. I can’t say his role as Gotham’s underappreciated hero. and he cackles maniacally at his own pain. with any conviction that I enjoyed the movie, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine ooze Between mind-blowing action scenes and Ghastly but I was incredibly impressed, and I think class as scientific mastermind Lucius Fox and scenes of quieter, gripping psychological ten- every piece of the film came together master- Bruce Wayne’s butler, Alfred, respectively. sion, you won’t relax during this movie. It fully in director Christopher Nolan’s hands. Maggie Gyllenhaal sassily portrays Wayne’s will stun you. What I enjoyed - or perhaps appreciated, in a love interest, assistant district attorney Rachel ‘The Dark Knight’ will be shown in Nevins shell-shocked sort of way - was how terrifically Dawes, who’s torn between Wayne and dis- Theater Nov. 14 and 16. the movie gripped and held me hostage. trict attorney and devoted civil servant Harvey This is not your average ordinary superhero Dent, played by Aaron Eckhart. Rocky Horror Picture Show

PHOTOS BY RACHAEL CONTRATA (Left) Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Spectrum sponsored a live production of cult classic movie Rocky Horror Picture Show in Nevins Theater. (From left) Adam Brockway, Jessica Streisel, Emily Dowd, Jackie Matthews and Mykel Haney performed as the movie was projected behind them.

(Right) Mykel Haney looks fabulous. Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com 

Zack and Miri make a porno & Tom writes a review PHOTO BY MIKE KUDRA PHOTOS PROVIDED Kevin Smith speaks to a packed auditorium in the Regal Cinema at Union Square in Manhatten Oct. 23 after the New York City premiere of ‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno.’

This year at the CMJ Music Festival, a music and his upcoming movie projects. of dirty words and idiomatic expressions that Movie Review industry and college radio event in New York Smith’s personal brand of dirty humor is invade your mind for the movie’s 102 minutes City attended by Student Activities Board and apparent all the way through ‘Zack and Miri of runtime. In comparison to the amount of WALF members, participants had the oppor- Make a Porno.’ You cannot watch a frame of dirty language used, however, there was not tunity to attend the Oct. 23 New York City the movie without hearing or seeing something much pornography. But when the movie does premiere of ‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno.’ raunchy. It’s almost as if Smith, at 38 years old, want to shock you visually, it does the job like Smith then took questions at a post-screening would still laugh hysterically if his teacher said a paid professional. Pleasing question-and-answer forum. the word ‘breast’ during biology class. It almost seems as if the most offensive part Most of the questions Smith answered were The movie, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth of the movie might be the title, as some city By Thomas Fleming along the lines of “Hey Kevin. I love your Banks, is about two roommates who find them- officials in some cities would not let the word Editor in Chief movies. What are you doing tonight? Can we selves broke and miserable at the time of their ‘porno’ appear on billboards, and commercials hang out?” Smith’s typical response was along 10-year high school reunion. After Zack has an advertising the movie typically advertised it as Director Kevin Smith (‘Clerks,’ ‘Mallrats’) the lines of “I don’t know. Do you have any interesting meeting with the significant other simply ‘Zack and Miri.’ is like college pal who you would like to invite weed?” of one of his classmates and Miri becomes an In the end, ‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’ to your room, play video games with all night Smith in person is just as raunchily funny Internet underwear star, Zack decides that the is a romantic comedy using a rather formulaic and compare ‘Star Wars’ movies. The biggest as the characters he writes and directs. During best solution for getting themselves out of debt plot, but refreshing it by applying a completely difference would probably be that he would tell the question-and-answer forum, which lasted and misery is to make a porno. ridiculous premise. It reminded me a bit of you stories about Ben Affleck’s excursions at over an hour, about one-third of the time was As visually raunchy as some scenes might other Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen movies, ‘Star Wars’ creator George Lucas’s house while dedicated to Smith’s new love for marijuana, be in the movie, most of the raunchiness lies especially ‘Knocked Up,’ but with Smith’s filming ‘Jersey Girl,’ and how Lucas and fel- about another third to Smith’s daily bathroom in the dialog, making fluid use of and expand- own geeky influences and attention to raun- low director Stephen Spielberg compare Web rituals and the rest of the time Smith talked ing on comedian George Carlin’s Seven Dirty chy detail. sites and look at Victoria’s Secret photographs about both his experiences in the film industry Words. The movie aids the evolution (or devo- ‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’ premiered like two eager, adolescent boys. directing hits such as ‘Clerks’ and ‘Mallrats’ lution) by introducing it to a whole new lexicon Oct. 31 nationwide.

AUTV MOVIE SCHEDULE

STUDENT CHOICES STUDENT STUDENT Society of AUTV FIAT LUX SENATE ACTIVITIES Women Iron Man BOARD Engineers King of Kong: Transformers Be Kind A Scanner A Fistful of The Shining Leatherheads Rewind August Rush Darkly Quarters

The schedule for the AUTV/Student Senate Movie Channel can be found at people.alfred.edu/~autv. Movie choices are subject to change. The survey for each month’s student-chosen movies will be available at my.alfred.edu. AUTV is on channel 3 on campus only. Questions and comments can be sent to [email protected].  Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com November 3, 2008 NaNoWriMo: So many words, so little time By Laura Reyome This year I and a handful of other Copy Editor students on campus (and some fac- ulty too!) are taking up the gauntlet of As the last weeks of October drifted NaNoWriMo. Perhaps with the com- away with the leaves, and snow began munity I will finally reach the mystic to fall, rather than feeling the doom of goal of 50,000 words, and hopefully I the oncoming winter I grew more and won’t be the only one out of the group more anxious for November. Why? to reach it (though I could easily be the Well, November is National Novel only one not to reach it). Writing Month—more fondly referred To get a head start to our writing, to as NaNoWriMo. as the rest of campus was celebrated What is National Novel Writing Halloween, our little community was Month exactly? The name pretty much holed up in Seidlin Hall celebrating the sums it up, but I’ll break it down. first day of November. Word counts NaNoWriMo is an international event were tallied every hour, coffee flowed in the month of November where all freely, and at 3 a.m. we even had a sorts of people take up the task of mini Reggaeton dance party. While writing 50,000 words in the span of we tried to stay up all night writing, the 30 days. Of course, these words should lot of wild AU NaNoWriMo-ers was amount to novel of whatever the writer exhausted by five and wandered home wishes to spend 30 days pounding out to rest up for the rest of the month. of their laptops, or scrawling madly on So, if you see any of your friends whatever they can find. wandering campus aimlessly, mut- I have attempted for the past three tering under their breath about some years to take up this challenge and character or plot of theirs, please take reach the Holy Grail of 50,000 words. pity on them (and their characters)— I have failed for three years. The first buy them a cup of coffee or a bar of year I gave up after the first day. The chocolate, or at the very least, remind second year I wrote a little something, them that they can do it and that you PHOTO BY LEAH HOUK forgot about it, and eventually trashed believe in them. it. Last year I reached 12,000 words For more on NaNoWriMo visit the Students in the Writing Center in Seidlin Hall work hard into the first hours of Nov. 1 to and gave up before the end of the site: http://www.nanowrimo.org/ reach their goal of writing 50,000 words in the month of November. month. A public speaking workshop with Enid Borden By Catherine Dillon need-to-know basics of public speak- that day. Harrison came down with Borden enthusiastically added, you from tensing up. Contributing Writer ing. She used her extensive knowl- pneumonia and died a month later. “Then Relax! It’s over.” -Always number the pages of your edge of public speaking and some The moral to the story is - have a Borden insists that everyone has speech, even if there are only a few Although AU alumna Enid humorous anecdotes to make her good short speech, deliver it well and the potential to be a great public of them. Borden, President and CEO of Meals points memorable. stay out of the cold.” speaker. -Always have an extra copy of on Wheels of America, stands just She practiced what she preached at During the workshop, a few stu- Borden’s tips for public speaking your speech. under 5 feet tall, she taught AU stu- the workshop by keeping her advice dents said that when it came to deliv- included: -Enunciate as clearly as possible, dents how to make their words rise concise and colorful. ering speeches, they feared beginning -Always know a little bit about and change the inflection of your above any shortcomings at a public She said that a great speaker and ending a speech the most. the audience you are speaking for, voice (no monotone). speaking workshop at AU’s Women’s knows what to say and is able to say Borden responded that beginning so that your language and examples -Make eye contact, but keep it Leadership Center on Oct. 18. it without droning on. She called a speech is like “being a mosquito at are relevant to your audience. very brief and keep your eyes mov- “One of the most important parts this the “20-minute rule,” meaning a nudist camp: You know what you -Be aware of your physical presen- ing; prolonged eye contact can make of public speaking is to always com- the speaker has only 20-minutes to are supposed to do, but you just don’t tation. Keep your hands out of your people uncomfortable. mand the room,” she said. “You have express his or her position before the know where to begin.” pockets, and don’t fiddle with things -A pause is one of the most vital to make yourself larger than life.” audience stops listening. As for concluding a speech, she or pace, because it will distract your tools you have when making a After graduating from AU, Borden She added that ignoring the 20- said it is best to quickly summa- audience. speech. When you pause, people worked with many great communi- minute rule could lead to a speaker’s rize the main points, focus on one’s -Relax your shoulders and roll will listen harder. cators, including Bobby Kennedy, demise and offered an example of desired response and then leave the your head around a few times before -If you have handouts, give them Allard Lowenstein, and former death by public speaking. audience with a sense of closure. getting up to speak in order to out at the end of your speech so that President Ronald Reagan, writing “William Henry Harrison’s inau- “Tell (the audience) what you are loosen up. the audience focuses on what you’re speeches and wearing many hats in gural address in 1841 was 9,000 going to tell them, tell them, and tell -Keep your feet directly under- saying instead of reading. their campaigns. words long,” she said. “It took two them what you told them.” Borden neath your hips and bend your knees Borden’s workshop covered the hours to deliver, and it was freezing said. just a little bit. This will help to keep Green Alfred completes trial waste audit to analyze campus waste

On the morning of Oct. 30, Green Alfred members completed a trial waste audit. Garbage was collected from a variety of locations on cam- pus and the contents were analyzed. The information gathered will be used to prepare for a full waste audit in the coming weeks.

The goal of the upcoming full waste audit will be to get a true picture of the university’s waste stream in order to:

1) Demonstrate the need for a recycling program

2) Collect data that can be used in a cost-benefit analysis of trash versus recycling

3) Create awareness on campus

4) Gain support for recycling efforts

Once the waste audit is scheduled, Green Alfred will be looking for volunteer assistance and will invite everyone in the Alfred community to drop by to see the waste audit in action. Watch Alfred Today for an announcement.

PHOTO BY ELLEN BAHR (From left) Josh Forester and Green Alfred President Andrew Ivovich sort through trash for a trial waste audit. Green Alfred will prepare for a full waste audit in the coming weeks. November 3, 2008 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com  De Lint’s Widdershins: Bogan Boys and Crow Girls

By Laura Reyome is your best friend; and where the holds everyone together. You might acters and the reader. ing of a deer woman, Anwatan, by Copy Editor two craziest girls you’ll ever meet, not get a happily ever after, but you “Widdershins” is about going renegade Bogans (Australian slang the Crow Girls, will come at the call are assured to learn more about your- backwards, which is often the way for “white trash”). Canadian author Charles de Lint of their names. self through his words. into the fairy world. Jilly finds I won’t tell you what happens in is the King of Urban Fantasy. Think Despite this fanciful description, “Widdershins” brings the reader herself having to face her abusive the end, but it’s the closest I have fairies, artists, coffee shops-- mix it there is nothing kind or sweet about back to Newford, where Broken brother Del, and also step up to the seen de Lint come to a happily ever all up and you’ve pretty much got de Lint’s world. Jilly is a woman who Girl Jilly Coppercorn is trying to get romance she and her best friend, after. the idea. spent her childhood abused by her on with her life after the events in Geordie Riddell, have been skirting Newford is the center of this urban brother, the fairies and the “animal “Onion Girl” (another novel of de around for ages. fantasy in de Lint’s novels. This is a people” hate each other, and every- Lint’s which I would highly recom- While Jilly is discovering her own city where fairies hold court in the one has a dark secret. However, de mend). strength, the “animal people”--the old mall; where a man who is half-dog Lint’s world is about redemption and This novel is a funny, dark, roman- magical spirits of North America-- and half-crow called Joe Crazy Dog a greater spiritual connection that tic, fantastic adventure for the char- and fairy folk are at war over the kill- Alfred University engineering student cited for achievements during co-op assignment

Nicholas Dosch, a senior ceramic conjunction with appropriate litera- engineering major in the Kazuo ture surveys on the subject.” Inamori School of Engineering, Dosch also contributed to new is this year’s winner of the John F. process development, and some McMahon Achievement Award for of his proposed changes are being his outstanding performance during implemented by ENrG to improve a cooperative experience working at product quality. ENrG Inc. in Buffalo, N.Y. “This is exactly the kind of cooper- Dosch worked at ENrG, which ative experience we want our students develops and manufactures “high to have,” said Dr. Alastair Cormack, technology ceramic components dean of the School of Engineering. for clean energy systems such as “We prepare our students to enter the fuel cells, gas separation, and other job market ready to make a contribu- membrane technologies,” from May tion to their employers, and Nick did to December, 2007. just that. He demonstrated he had the “Mr. Dosch was a highly moti- knowledge and the skills to make a vated and energetic part of the ENrG difference immediately, which is team, who readily took on responsi- pretty good for a student who was a bilities and sought to make a positive junior at the time.” impact on the organization,” wrote The McMahon Achievement Gregory Korbut, senior engineer, in Award is presented each year to the nominating Dosch for the award. engineering student who has the According to Korbut, Dosch most outstanding recommendations “demonstrated a good understand- from his or her co-op employer. ing of ceramic processing principles, McMahon, who was dean of the New executing standard processes and York State College of Ceramics from documenting results and data in an 1949 to 1965, and was affiliated with orderly manner.” But beyond that, the school for more than 60 years, PHOTO PROVIDED Dosch also “proposed and imple- strengthened ties with industry. The Kazuo Inamori School of and materials science, all of which are For more information: http://engi- mented dispersion improvements in A graduate of Alfred-Almond Engineering at Alfred University part of the New York State College neering.alfred.edu. one oxide coating program, justifying Central School, Dosch is the son of offers majors in biomedical materials of Ceramics at Alfred University, as the changes through a sound knowl- Dr. Nancy Evangelista and Joseph engineering science, ceramic engi- well as in electrical engineering and edge of basic colloidal processing in Dosch of Alfred. neering, glass science engineering mechanical engineering. Alfred University Performing Arts presents Revolution-era comedy ‘The Contrast’

A student production of “The Division of Performing Arts, College Becky Prophet, professor of the- ed by a lighting design created by Cranford, N.J.; Michelle Courter, Contrast,” an American Revolution- of Liberal Arts & Sciences. ater, will direct the performances. Marketa Fantova, assistant profes- a junior geology major from era comedy, will be presented Nov. “The Contrast” is a comedy of She received a bachelor of arts degree sor of theater design. Jamie Walsh, Centereach, N.Y.; and Veronique 12 through Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. in manners which compares the mate- in English from Alfred University a senior theater major from Cape Hart-Saxton, a senior fine arts major the C.D. Smith III Theatre, Miller rialism, greed, snobbery and affecta- and continued her education at the Elizabeth, Maine, is designing the from Wayland, N.Y. Deb MacCrea, Performing Arts Center on the Alfred tions of English pretenders with the University of Michigan where she costumes. Senior Reesa Martin, a AU costume shop manager, will University campus. genuine and original American ideas received both master’s and doctoral theater/political science major from provide costume construction and General admission tickets are $5. of liberty, equality and the pursuit of degrees. Prophet has spent nearly Cazenovia, NY, is designing scen- management, while Zach Hamm, AU student admission is $1. Area happiness. The play was written by three decades teaching and work- ery. Senior Sharee Allen, a fine arts technical director, Performing Arts, students will pay $3. Reservations Royall Tyler and was first performed ing in theater. Before her return major from Cincinnati, is creating is providing technical direction. are recommended and may be made in 1787, making it older than the US to Alfred, she acted, directed and the sound design. Nancy Freelove, academic division by calling 607.871.2828 or by e- Constitution and reputedly the first taught in Massachusetts, Michigan, Stage managing will be provided secretary, is offering box office and mailing [email protected]. play written by an American that was Wisconsin and Atlanta. by students Zhenia Bemko, a fresh- clerical support. The production is sponsored by the performed by professional actors. “The Contrast” will be illuminat- man political science major from

Eight Allegany County charities share Hot Dog Day 2008 proceeds

Last spring’s Hot Dog Day 2008 College, traditionally features rides, Hook and Ladder Co., Alfred; Backpack Buddies of Alfred State executive board, made up of AU and raised $8,800 which was recently hot dogs, arts and crafts, and an ice- Alfred Box of Books Library; Alfred College; and the Genesee Valley ASC students, chooses the beneficia- distributed equally to eight Allegany cream bash at the Alfred Fire Hall, Montessori School; Alfred Station Habitat for Humanity. ries of the Hot Dog Day proceeds. County charities. with all proceeds going to in-county Fire Co.; Allegany County Chapter Patricia Debertolis, director of The annual event, organized by charities. This year’s recipients, each of the American Red Cross; Allegany new student programs at Alfred Alfred University and Alfred State receiving $1,100, are: AE Crandall County Mental Health Association; University, explained that a student 10 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com November 3, 2008 Alfred University Bergren Forum to explore practice of Zen meditation in everyday life Sports

Dr. Benjamin Howard, profes- to the public. Howard is the leader of the Falling by Salmon in 2009. by the Alfred University Division sor of English emeritus at Alfred In “One Time, One Meeting,” his Leaf Sangha, a Zen sitting group for Howard received a bachelor of of Human Studies, meets Thursdays University, will present “One Time, bi-weekly column for the Alfred students and the community. arts degree in English from Drake during each academic semester at the One Meeting: The Practice of Zen Sun, Howard explores the practice He is also the author of six books, University, a master of arts degree University. Participants are encour- Meditation” on Thursday, Nov. 6 of Zen meditation and its integration most recently “Dark Pool” (Salmon in English and creative writing from aged to bring a lunch; coffee and tea at the Alfred University Bergren with everyday life. In this talk, he Publishing, 2004) and the verse Syracuse University, and a Ph.D. will be available. Forum, 12:10 p.m., in Powell will read a selection of his columns novella “Midcentury (Salmon, 1997). in English literature from Syracuse Campus Center’s Nevins Theatre. and examine the main themes of Zen His sixth collection of poems, “Leaf, University. This event is free of charge and open teachings. Sunlight, Asphalt,” will be published The Bergren Forum, sponsored Fosdick Nelson Gallery exhibit will put viewers ‘In the Loop’ at Alfred University

Come celebrate the opening of iconic 1970’s performance art, the of Lilibeth Cuenca, Diane Dwyer Studies Department, School of to Fridays and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays “In the Loop” on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. in artists comment on various engen- and Tillamook Cheddar, Oriana Arts & Sciences, and M. Michelle and Sundays. The opening event and Alfred University’s Fosdick Nelson dered and political issues. Yet, they Fox, Felix Gmelin, Hilary Harp and Illuminato, assistant professor exhibition are open to the public, free Gallery. The reception will honor the contemporize the dialogue with wit, Suzie Silver, Amos Levy, Daniel of Foundations, School of Art & of charge. accomplishments of several interna- whimsy, and satirical references to Müller-Friedrichsen, and Barak Design, will curate. tional artists whose works will be diverse pop culture. Reiser. Laurel Jay Carpenter, assis- The Fosdick Nelson Gallery is on display until Dec. 3 Inspired by The gallery will feature the work tant professor of fi ne arts, Human open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays Art by Alfred University emeritus professor, alumnus, on display throughout Rochester

A retrospective celebration of the a member of the AU class of 1958 The Rochester displays present drawing, and more. ies Workshop is open every Thurs- work of John Wood titled “John and a University professor emeri- various aspects of Woods’ career The George Eastman House vis- day through Sunday, noon- 5 p.m. Wood: On the Edge of Clear Mean- tus of photography and printmak- as an artist, photographer and edu- iting hours are Tuesdays-Satur- Following its closing in Rochester, ing,” is on view in three Rochester ing. cator. The 213 pieces chosen for days 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday “On the Edge of Clear Meaning” locations — the George Eastman Wood taught in the School of Art the exhibitions showcase Wood’s evenings until 8, and Sundays: is scheduled to travel to New York House, the Memorial Art Gallery & Design, College of Ceramics for prolifi c career from the late 1950s 1-5 p.m.; Memorial Arts Gallery City and Syracuse and will embark of the University of Rochester, 35 years. His works are included to the present and refl ect his inter- is open Wednesdays- Sundays 11 on a national tour. and the Visual Studies Workshop in a number of major photographic est in photography, collage, solar- a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursdays 11 — through Jan. 11, 2009. Wood is collections in the United States. ization, mixed media, lithography, a.m.-9 p.m.; and The Visual Stud-

Sustainability in business to be topic of Alfred University environmental talk

Laura Perisse, a senior site opera- Perisse graduated from Alfred Uni- essential resources, such as air, throughout the country. the campus, including scientists, tions manager for Groundwater and versity in 1981 with a bachelor’s land, water, people and facilities. The popular Environmental Stud- activists, and policy-makers, help- Environmental Services’ Exton, degree in environmental science Groundwater and Environmen- ies Seminar series is held every ing us to better understand our en- PA offi ce, will host the upcoming and from Wright University with a tal Services, Inc. is a hands-on Friday during the fall semester vironment and what we can do to Environmental Studies Seminar at master of science degree in geol- group of professionals working when the University is in session. better sustain our world. Alfred University with a talk on ogy and hydrology. She has more together to safely provide client- All the lectures are free and open Baked goods and refreshments will “Sustainability in Today’s Busi- than 20 years of experience as an focused environmental services to to the public. Sponsored by the be served during the program. ness Environment.” The program environmental, health, and safety commercial, manufacturing, pe- Division of Environmental Studies is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. Friday, consultant for petroleum and in- troleum, and government clients within Alfred University’s College Nov. 7, in Roon Lecture Hall, the dustrial clients and works to fi nd throughout the United States. The of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the se- Science Center, on campus. sustainable solutions in restoring company has a number of offi ces ries brings a range of speakers to rite 4 Head Home Wthe FIAT With We meet W r i t e Us! for With great fares and schedules – heading on the home for the holiday has never been easier! b o t t o m t h e Paper! 2 Daily Roundtrips to NYC f l o o r 1 Daily Roundtrip to Westchester, Queens and of Long Island

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For Tickets and Info Alfred Travel Center [email protected] 11 West University St., Alfred, NY November 3, 2008 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com 11 Sports AU men’s swimming and diving team looks to build on championships The Alfred University men’s NCAAs.” the Saxons’ relay efforts this year. things,” Striker said. breaststroker/distance freestyler swimming and diving team has cer- With 10 seniors leading the way, “Matt is one of the top backstro- Lobban, a distance freestyler and Warren Dolben (Rye, NH/Berwick tainly had it’s share of success in re- the Saxons have the chance to do kers in the nation and I see Mark do- backstroker, had four wins in dual Academy), freestyler Andrew Mor- cent years, as evidenced by the cur- something special this year. Six dual ing great things in the freestyle this meets as a freshman, making it to the agne (Cleveland, OH/University), rent streak of 21 straight dual-meet meet victories to start the season season,” Striker said. “Brian has re- finals of the 1,650-freestyle at states. backstroker Richard Guarniero victories dating back to 2006 and would tie the school record for con- ally come into his own and now that Mix (two dual meet wins) was ninth (New York Mills, NY/Proctor), free- state titles each of the last two years. secutive wins at 27, established in he has experience, this should be his in the 100-yard and 200-yard fly at styler Vincent Pasacarella (Bradford, While head coach Brian Striker cer- 1989. In addition, AU will be gun- year to shine.” the UNYSCSA meet. Remington PA/Bradford), butterflyer Zach My- tainly appreciates the significance of ning for it’s fourth ever UNYSCSC Sarkissian is a butterfly special- (backstroke/fly) had two runner-up ers (Dublin, OH/Wellington), and those achievements, he feels there is championship and its fifth Empire 8 ist who gives the team depth in in- finishes in dual meets in 2007-08. Jeffery Swartout (Binghamton, NY/ much more for his team can accom- Conference title (the Saxons are two- dividual and relay events. He was Diving has been an integral part of Chenango Valley) (Breaststroke/ plish in this, his seventh season. time defending Empire 8 champs). 11th and 12th, respectively, in the the team’s success and will be again Butterfly/IM). “It’s always great to go after a Matt Baker has been solid 200-yard and 100-yard fly at states this season. Junior Kameron Cham- “Morange is going to be very state title,” said Striker, referring to throughout his career, twice earn- last season. Monroe has been solid bliss (Alfred Station, NY/Alfred- quick,” Striker said. “Dolban has the Upper New York State Colle- ing honorable mention honors in in the distance freestyle events and Almond) will be expected to score great value as a utility swimmer. giate Swim Association (UNYSC- the 100-yard backstroke, six times gives the team depth in the back- high in dual meets and at the state His primary stroke is the breast and SA) championship meet, which his earning Empire 8 individual titles stroke. Sarkissian and Monroe, championships. Last year, he had 11 he has a ton of potential. Guarniero Saxons have won three times in and winning a state title (100-yard along Staples (breaststroke/free- dual-meet wins before taking fourth gives us depth at the backstroke.” his six years as coach. “But my fo- back) last year. As a sophomore, he style), Cantone (freestyle/fly), in 1-meter and 3-meter diving at the Winning a third straight UN- cus this year is for each individual was Empire 8 Swimmer of the Year Skorski (freeestyle/breast), Wright state meet. He was a mere 11 points YSCSA title won’t be an easy task, to perform at a higher level. In the after taking conference crowns in (free/breaststroke) and Linders (IM/ away from qualifying for the NCAA despite the talent, experience and past, we’ve always said, “Let’s win the 100-yard and 200-yard back and distance free) will be counted on to meet. Classmate Sipol Smakpunt depth of this year’s Saxons’ squad. states,’ and then done just enough 500-yard freestyle. provide depth and score at the state (Colorado Springs, CO/Sierra) was “The competition is much greater to do that. I want each swimmer Matt’s twin bother, Mark Baker meet. eighth in 1-meter diving at the state this year,” Striker said. Referring and diver to set himself to a higher (Weedsport, NY/Weedsport), Brian “We have a great senior class,” meet and had five runner-up finishes to the loss of Page Beecher, a 2008 standard, and wherever it takes us, Agro (Gray, ME/Cheverus), An- Striker commented. “There is a lot in dual meets. Sophomore Tom Wil- graduate who stood out in the dis- it takes us.” thony Cantone (Ithaca, NY/Ithaca), of experience and a lot of talent cox (Williamsville, NY/Clarence) tance free, individual medley and Striker feels that approach will Owen Linders (Manchester, CT/ there. With the younger swimmers adds depth on the boards. butterly events, he added that “we lead the team to continued success Manchester), Tyler Monroe (Cone- we have performing well, this team “Diving has been a huge part of need people to step up, particularly in dual meets and at the UNYSCSA sus, NY/Livonia), Scott Sarkissian has a lot of depth.” our success,” Striker said. “Kamer- in the distance free events. That will championships. He also hopes it (Oswego, NY/Oswego), Dan Skor- The Saxons have a group of on is one of the top divers in the state be huge for us. And we’ll need guys will help members of the team reach ski (Bloomsburg, PA/Hazelton), youngsters who contributed right right now and has a great amount of like Agro, Skorski, Remington and an even greater goal: participation San Staples (Wilbraham, MA/Wil- away as freshmen last season, in- potential. He wants to do well not Matt Baker to fill in with the butter- in the NCAA Division III champi- braham-Monson), and Ray Wright cluding sophomores Tyler Olsen only at the state level but become a fly and I.M.” onship meet. Alfred’s representa- (Clyde, NY/Clyde-Savannah) are (Saratoga Springs, NY/Saratoga), presence at nationals. Sipol has im- Striker is confident that if his tion at nationals has been limited to other returning seniors. Matt Lobban (Pittsford, NY/Pitts- proved and we’re looking for that swimmers and divers dedicate them- one swimmer — senior Matt Baker Mark Baker has been one of the ford Mendon), Zach Mix (Mt. Mor- to continue. And we expect good selves to performing at their abso- (Weedsport, NY/Weedsport) — team’s most accomplished sprint ris, NY/Mt. Morris) and Ted Rem- things from Tom as well.” lute best, as opposed to doing only competing at nationals during each freestylers during his career, win- ington (Pike, NY/Letchworth). The Saxons’ roster has several what they need to do to succeed at of the last two seasons. The last time ning a state title in the 50-yard free Olsen has emerged as one of the underclassmen, including some state, that third straight UNYSCSA AU sent a relay team to nationals as a sophomore and earning All- top sprint freestylers on the team. He talented freshmen who will be ex- title is in their grasp, along with a was in 2004. With a solid core of Empire 8 honors four times. Agro, was fifth in the 100 free and 200 free pected to contribute this season. trip to the NCAA championships in talented and experienced swimmers, the Empire 8 Swimmer of the Year and 10th in the 50 free at the state Returnees who help give the team Minneapolis, MN, next March. Striker feels this year’s Saxons are last season, when he won a state title meet last season and had a signifi- depth include sophomore freestylers “We need to have all four guys poised to change that. in the 100-yard breast, is the team’s cant impact on the Saxons’ success Nick Clark (Milford, NH/Milford), clicking on every relay,” he said. “If we perform better individu- top breaststroker and will also swim in relays. Conor Murphy Mason City, IA/Ma- “We need to perform at a higher lev- ally, we’ll perform better as a team,” distance free and individual medley “Tyler has set himself up to get to son City) and Dan Steere (Hornell, el individually so that collectively he said. “Then we’ll have a chance races this season. Both, along with that next level. We saw at states last NY/Alfred-Almond). we’re a more powerful team.” to have a stronger presence at the Matt Baker, will be integral parts of year that he can do some very good The freshman class includes

Coach...continued from Alfred defeats Rochester for third year in a row back page By Chris Field an early 9-0 lead early in the first up his own team he took it, and he Staff Writer quarter. could not be happier. After receiving This lead would only grow as the position only this past summer, ROCHESTER — The Alfred Secky threw two more touchdowns Wellman finds himself already accli- University Saxon football team on the day for a total of 217 yards in mated to the town, university, and all came off its recent bye week with a the air and Vinson Hendrix contrib- strong showing against the Univer- uted two rushing touchdowns net- that is Alfred. sity of Rochester. The Saxons faced ting an offensive total of 380 yards. “With my wife being raised right off with U-of-R for the third time The score at halftime was 33-0 in outside of Corning, we thought in as many years. Though this was favor of the Saxons and it only grew. Alfred would be the perfect place the first time of that stretch that the University of Rochester scored a to raise a family, and I have always game was played in Rochester, and pair of fourth quarter touchdowns loved that small town feeling, which the Saxons still managed to come that got them on the board, but it I definitely get here, especially with out with the victory, 43-14. was too little too late. The victory everyone being so supportive of Alfred struck first and often as carries momentum for the Saxons AU’s Athletics,” Wellman said. “I’ve Tom Secky hooked up with Jared by getting a victory, that on paper, really been dealt a good hand here; Manzer who made a phenom- they should have won. Alfred is the kids are a great bunch. They do enal one handed grab for a 28-yard now 6-2 (3-1 in conference play) touchdown. and looks as though the recent bye their work in the classroom and come The U of R offense was stalled by week has rejuvenated this young to practice ready to get to work. I just the exceptional Saxon defense and Alfred squad after a tough loss to can’t say enough good things (about PHOTO BY CHRIS FIELD was forced to punt. The punt snap Hartwick two weeks ago. Alfred’s them).” Quarterback Tom Secky has all day in the pocket as he sailed over the punter’s head, and upcoming game is this Saturday Now with basketball season on scans the field for an open receiver against the University recovered in the endzone by Roch- against conference rival Ithaca at 1 its way, Coach Wellman will have of Rochester on Saturday Nov. 1. ester for a safety, which gave Alfred P.M. on Merrill Field. an opportunity to try things his way and the Alfred community that has Alfred Saxon Scoreboard Fall 2008 welcomed him with open arms and now his wife, who starts work in Team Opponent Result Record Next Opponent University Relations, will continue Football U of Rochester W, 43-14 6-2, (3-1, E8) Ithaca to do so by also going out and sup- M Soccer Elmira L, 1-0 2-16-0, (1-6-0 E8) Season Finished porting the team. W Soccer St. John Fisher L, 6-0 4-11-2, (0-8-0 E8) Season Finished Volleyball St. John Fisher L, 3-0 4-21, (0-8-0 E8) Season Finished W Tennis Hartwick W, 5-4 10-5, (4-4 E8) Season Finished CC RPI Invite M,19/26 W,14/24 N/A State ChamptionshipsChampionships Equestrian English none N/A N/A at RIT Western none N/A N/A at Syracuse M Swimming Geneseo Invitational 2nd/5th 3-0, (3-0 E8) at Pitt-Bradford W Swimming Geneseo Invitational 4th/5th 0-3, (0-3 E8) at Pitt-Bradford 12 Fiat Lux l www.TheFiatLux.com November 3, 2008 Sports FeaturesFeatures AU welcomes Wellman to flip AU basketball program By Jessy Santana thrilled and greatly enjoyed his time at Union College where he was to Contributing Writer there. Then with a degree in history meet his wife, Lori, who was get- and a love for architecture Wellman ting her master’s degree in business There is a new face among Alfred applied to the master’s degree pro- administration at the time, and they University athletics and his name is gram in Historic Preservation from would marry in August of 2007. He Dale Wellman, the new head coach the University of Georgia. Before then had the opportunity to work at for the men’s basketball team. He delving into the program, though, Eastern Kentucky University where comes to Alfred after a long, and Wellman decided to take a year off. he helped then head coach, Travis often winding road that’s full of He accepted a position with the State Ford, reach the National Collegiate character. Department in Jackson, Wyo., as a Athletic Association, NCAA, for the From his first word, ‘ball,’ as park and recreation facility manager Division I school versus Wellman’s claimed by his mother, Wellman has where he got his first real taste of favorite team, the University of always been a fan of sports, but espe- coaching. He coached an American Kentucky. cially basketball and baseball. Born Legion baseball team, for 17 to Wellman was not done quite yet. in the town of Versailles, Ky., in the 18 year-old boys. That was when He finished a master’s degree in middle of beautiful horse country, Wellman realized the love he had sports management while working Wellman fell in love. Fell in love found back home in Kentucky had at Eastern Kentucky but because his PHOTO BY KODI TIDD with the game. In Kentucky where, been rekindled in him again. passion for coaching had always been Coach Wellman took over the men’s basketball program Wellman claims, “basketball is like Wellman decided to still pursue with Division III basketball he took a this season. Wellman has served the last two seasons as an religion,” nothing had a bigger role his master’s degree at the University job in Williams College, at one point assistant coach of the Williams (MA) College men’s basket- in his life as he could always be of Georgia, but in the summer after ranked No. 4 in the country. ball team. Wellman needs to get used to his new squad and found either playing basketball or his second year, right before work on Wellman, though, wanted to climb stressed in a university press release this summer that team partaking in baseball, which is where his dissertation, he felt that calling the ranks finally have the title of comes first. he thought he excelled. once more and decided to follow it Head Coach and he finally found that “Team chemistry, to me, is the number one factor in creat- So when he was able to continue this time to Kenyon College in Ohio, position here at AU. With his wife, ing a winning program,” Wellman says. playing both when he went to col- where he landed a job as assistant always supportive and understanding Joining Wellman on his staff will be Jonathan Webb, fill- lege at the University of the South, basketball coach. of the haphazard college coach life- ing the role of assistant coach, and Christopher Ehmar will better known as Sewanee, he was From there he went on to work style, when the opportunity to head jump on board as the team’s graduate assistant. Continued on page 11... Phillies get the championship, Rays finally achieve glory This year turnarounds in sports history. A wanted to go. They had many coming team trying to change based on a rain-shortened game. In we had reason that this is particularly unsuccessful drafts and went its image, and the other is one the end, the Phillies would indeed a World inspiring is that it proves that with through a period of signing former that has been around for nearly a finish it off in 5 games winning 4- S e r i e s , proper management, and shrewd stars on the tail end of their careers century and only has one previous 3, after the game was suspended which was player development and trades, a with not much left in the tank. The World Series championship. The from Monday to Wednesday. like none huge turnaround is possible. Rays image was tarnished by what Phillies have a very loyal fan A dream world series from a other in People often complain that seemed like a promising future for following, albeit harsh and often media standpoint would have surely m e m o r y. having a low payroll severely Josh Hamilton, Elijah Dukes, and mean spirited to opposing players. been between the Red Sox and BY NATHAN The Rays hampers a franchise, which surely Delmon Young, but those players On the same hand, they are very Cubs, because of their vast histories, WEISER s h o c k e d can be true, based on the continuous did not pan out with the franchise knowledgeable. Since their fans but this matchup brought intrigue STAFF WRITER the baseball ineptitude of the Pittsburgh Pirates because of off the field issues. are so loyal, part of the reason as well. It brought one team to the world by and the Kansas City Royals. They are now a team on the rise, they are thought of as being ill forefront with a long history of losing making a World Series, and the However, even though the Rays sure to contend for years to come spirited could be because they so and bad luck, and another who had Phillies, a downtrodden franchise have the second lowest team thanks to their mix of productive desperately want a championship. not achieved the 70 win plateau in its with so much misfortune, finally payroll in baseball, they were young talent- David Price, Scott Another noteworthy aspect about decade of existence prior to this epic won after 28 years. The weather, still able to turn the corner largely Kazmir, and Evan Longoria – and this fall classic is that for the first season. It does seem appropriate too, played a role like never because of their new management established veterans who fill their time ever a game had to be halted for the long suffering Phillies fans before. regime. This franchise gave role quite well. because of inclement weather. as well as Philadelphia at large, to An aspect that can be looked baseball fans in small markets On the other hand, the This was during game five, and finally get a championship banner. I back on fondly about this fall hope, because experts expected Philadelphia Phillies won their I applaud Bud Selig for saying like to root for the underdog when classic is that the Tampa Bay Rays this franchise to improve but not first championship since 1980 (and that he would not have given the the Yankees are not involved, but actually made it this far. They had nearly by this magnitude. second overall I might add) and Phillies the championship had it makes sense that the team from been perennial last place finishers The criticism of the Tampa is one of the oldest professional Carlos Pena of the Rays not hit the the city of brotherly love can finally since they joined the American Bay franchise was valid for many franchises. It is interesting game tying RBI in the top of the have reason to celebrate. League East in 1998 but now can years partly because they could comparing the Rays to the Phillies sixth. It simply would not have say they made one of the best not decide what direction they because one is a new up-and- been fair to end a World Series

Left: Closer Brad Lidge is swarmed and buried under the rest of his teammates. Lidge went 48-0 in save situations this season and ended the World Series, striking out Rays’ lefty Eric Hinske. Pticher Cole Hamels earned World Series MVP en route to a 4-1 series victory over a scrappy Tampa Bay Rays team. Philadephia celebrates its first World Series title since 1980, a 28 year drought. In 1983 and 1993 the Phillies lost to Baltimore and To- ronto respectively in the fall classic.

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