Halloween Halloween Edition Edition 2019FIAT LUX 2019 Alfred, New York The Official Newspaper of Alfred University | October 30, 2019 Volume 114, Issue 4 Hauntings in Alfred University WHAT’S A Timeline INSIDE? Larissa Hageman, Staff Writer Alfred University, home to around 2,300 students, has a rich CNN Journalist history from being one of the Anderson Cooper oldest universities in New York. Founded in 1836, the University’s Speech progressive ideology was well before it’s time. Something less talked about however, is how Alfred’s history impacts it’s present. page 2 For decades, students and faculty have reported strange happenings in and around campus that seemingly had no Halloween group shot Jackolanterns Oct 30, 1910 explanation. Could these strange phenomenons lie in Alfred’s got hit with what was called war. The Spanish flu hit campus past? ‘the spanish influenza’ and we and the army had an infirmary University Archivist Laurie didn’t have a campus infirmary,” set up in The Brick which the “ Thirst Meehan has been working at said Meehan. “During WW1, the University used as well. As a Alfred for over 30 years and army had contracted with the result, students, some faculty, Traps “ believes the ghost stories she University and they used The and towns people died from hears are not contemporary but Brick as their barracks in both the flu and that’s the basis for stem from the 19th century. WW1 and WW2 to train soldiers hauntings,” page 3 “In 1918 during WW1, the world on campus before going off to see Hauntings on page 3
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page 5 that proudly took part in the FestiFall Great Success event was the Society of Women Engineers. Amber Smith, who Talulla Torthe, Managing Editor The events ranged from is part of the Society of Women Football bounces pumpkin carving and horse Engineers, proudly represented back with victory The Student Activities Board drawn carriage rides to games, the club and helped with their held a fall-themed event called tarot card readings, food trucks, events, which included fresh over Hartwick FestiFall, which took place on cider pressing and more. Live apple pressing, pumpkin carving Oct. 26 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. music by Matt Burns created and handing out donuts. FestFall took place on the King a warm and lively atmosphere Smith spoke of the success of Alfred Lawn and consisted of a that students seemed to enjoy. the event and said, “I would say number of events organized by A bouncing house stood tall. The that it is a really good turnout, AU’s clubs and organizations. The purple Fiat Lux sign was adorned and everyone looks like they’re page 6 event was a combination of last in spiderwebs and carved having a good time.” year’s Oktoberfest and Halloween pumpkins festively littered the Festival and, despite the rain, was grounds. a great success. One of the on-campus clubs Page 2 ALFRED UNIVERSITY October 30, 2019 Page 3 CNN Journalist Anderson Cooper Speech AU faculty and students at RIT’s Anderson Cooper Event. From left to right: Dr. Robyn Goodman, that said she could not do the task she was Keshell Scipio, Taylar Banks, Talulla Torthe, Riley Strayer, Balynda Ali and Carl Brown. asked to do because it did not align with her brand. “What brand?...I just thought it was the weirdest thing,” said Cooper. Today’s college students think of themselves as entrepreneurs. They believe that their ideas, work, and name is a product they must perfect in order to set themselves up for particular jobs, or positions they want in their future careers. However, Anderson Cooper believes there is a lot more work that must be done to truly get where you want to be. There are some jobs that are going to be tedious and at times annoying, but you will have to do it because it is a competition. “The only reason I have the show on CNN is because the person who had the show before me kept taking vacations and liked to go and play golf and, so I would fill in,” Cooper said. Big name companies like CNN, ABC, or FOX have several interns that are competing for the same positions that communication majors here at AU desire. It will not be easy, Balynda Ali, Guest Writer which means I had no skills,” said Cooper. and you will not have perfected your “brand” After getting his undergraduate degree by graduation. But that does not mean that CNN journalist Anderson Cooper got real with in political science at Trumbull College, he hope is lost. The purpose of college is to make upstate NY students at RIT, last Saturday. traveled and then came back to the United you more curious about the world, so once The conversation with Cooper was filled States to be a correspondent at ABC. Using you graduate, you will have more questions with students, their families, faculty and knowledge of the world and media, he slowly than before. I think most students think staff celebrating RIT’s homecoming. His made his way up the corporate ladder and liberal arts college is supposed to make you quirky sense of humor was highly relatable became lead anchor on his CNN show called the smartest in the room, when in fact its to the audience and the entire arena was American Morning. purpose is to create critical people. Our job full of laughter when he spoke about his When asked about the current generation is to analyze, question and make the world experiences. of interns he has seen come into his offices, better. “I graduated with a liberal arts degree... he shared a story about a 19-year-old intern Art in a Different Perspective
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Before deciding to attend Alfred University, Amanda Brosgole stayed active on art pieces that she could summit for her college portfolio. Arriving as a freshman, she didn’t know what to expect or how she would feel majoring in such a field full of creativity with a big workload, so she then further prepared herself by staying busy with her art during her summer break. Amanda worked on a self-portrait that took her about 5 hours to finish. She used colored pencils and sketched herself out from simply looking in a mirror. This piece was inspired because other people would constantly ask her to draw portraits of them, so she was interested in creating a portrait of herself as well. “I never really did work for myself. I wanted to do a piece simply for me and my pleasure, especially a portrait that could represent me and the person I saw myself as.” Art by Amanda Brosgole She specifically drew herself with blue hair because she has “always wanted blue hair, get upset over it, so then decided to create as the others attached in this article that ever since [she] was little.” Even though it is a portrait with the same face so I would get represent ADHD and the urge to grow up a photo realistic piece, she wanted to add an comfortable with the way others viewed me.” as a kid. She likes to give others the chance indifferent quality that represented a part of Amanda’s purpose of creating a self- to interpret her art rather than give up the her that she has always wanted. portrait was initially to find enjoyment in meaning to further expand people’s horizons In high school, Amanda was shy and not a piece specifically for herself, but later and mind. very outgoing. She always had a “blank realized she learned a lot from it that better Not only does Amanda like to create art for expression” on her face, therefore she drew embraced herself and the way she looked. herself, but for other people and commission. herself the way other people perceived She creates many other art pieces that If you are interested in getting drawn or her. “I would always get asked why my include imagination and messages that can have a certain request for art pieces, you expression looked the way it did and would be perceived from different viewpoints, such can contact Amanda at: [email protected]. Page 3 ALFRED UNIVERSITY October 30, 2019 CNN Journalist Anderson Cooper Speech “ Thirst Traps “ Hauntings from page 1 About 25 years ago, Meehan vividly that said she could not do the task she was Keshell Scipio, Guest Writer both negative and positive views on the remembers three female students who asked to do because it did not align with her world can spread to millions at once. Thus, resided in The Brick, come into her office brand. Peaked lips, curved back, round hips, perked showing how easy it can be for one negative claiming that they had communicated with “What brand?...I just thought it was the butt, sexy clothes and a snap with these are thought can spark a fire. Based on Teens, a spirit identifying as a nurse. weirdest thing,” said Cooper. all the qualities you need to become the most Social Media & Technology 2018 statistics on “They had been playing the ouija board Today’s college students think of famous social media icon. And ohh, how “Teens have mixed views on social media’s and had told me that they made contact themselves as entrepreneurs. They believe so many wish that were true. But in many effect on people their age: 24% claimed social with a nurse who was supposedly in the that their ideas, work, and name is a product cases, these steps have been used to help media has mostly a negative effect. As its Brick and she’s upset because she’s in love they must perfect in order to set themselves individuals get the best thirst trap photos to main reasons were lack of in-person contact, with a soldier and he’s dying. They knew up for particular jobs, or positions they want post on social media. causes distraction/addiction, peer pressure, nothing of the history of the Brick so when in their future careers. However, Anderson In an era where countless hours are wasted causes mental health issues, etc.” Social I told them the history of WW1, it was pretty Cooper believes there is a lot more work that on continuous scrolls through one’s timeline, media can affect adolescents negatively and interesting,” said Meehan. must be done to truly get where you want to who wouldn’t want to see a nude or sexy public platforms such as Instagram is a tool Meehan has had students come into her be. There are some jobs that are going to be pictures here and there? In a time where for teens who feel under peer pressure to be office to share stories about coming into tedious and at times annoying, but you will social media is skyrocketing, Instagram someone they are not. contact with spirits in both The Brick and have to do it because it is a competition. launched its first interface, becoming a For centuries, the cosmetic industry has the historic Steinheim Museum. “The only reason I have the show on CNN is platform where celebrities and regular people fixed, provided help and altered teenagers’ “Mostly students come in and they say because the person who had the show before can post content between their everyday lives appearances. Heavily influenced by social that they hear people walking or talking in me kept taking vacations and liked to go and with the use of pictures and videos. This social media’s trends, and our new beauty the hall outside their room and they’ll open play golf and, so I would fill in,” Cooper said. platform has been the breeding ground to standards, the cosmetic industry’s body the door and there’s no one there, that Big name companies like CNN, ABC, or the connection of people throughout the alterations has been in high demand. Many lights will come on or off,” said Meehan. FOX have several interns that are competing world. Thirst-trap is an urban word created celebrities promote this lifestyle of altering In the Steinheim, it is believed that Abigail for the same positions that communication on Instagram for photos that are sexually their exterior. This, in turn, has made it more Allen, the University’s second president’s majors here at AU desire. It will not be easy, enticing as it illustrates a more arousing and likely for teenagers to fall under the influence wife haunts the castle because her and you will not have perfected your “brand” appealing view of an individual. However, of change as well. According to new statistics, husband, Jonathon Allen built it for them as by graduation. But that does not mean that these thirst-trap pictures have been surfacing over 1.8 million cosmetic surgical producers their private building. hope is lost. The purpose of college is to make and creating an adverse effect as it manifests were undergone for breast alterations, “When they both passed away, the you more curious about the world, so once the false images of many individuals. How liposuction, nose reshaping, eyelid surgery, building came to the University, but they you graduate, you will have more questions can we as millennials find the real truth tummy tucks, etc. With it total 56% of facial had both been cremated and their ashes than before. I think most students think behind our new trend of thirst-traps, if it only plastic surgery for patients under 30”. With were stored together in an urn in the liberal arts college is supposed to make you masks the self-hate behind each post? the increase in cosmetic procedures, the Steinheim,” said Meehan. “The staff at the the smartest in the room, when in fact its A thirst trap defined by the Urban celebrity lifestyle of altering appearances has Career Development Center (CDC) likes to purpose is to create critical people. Our job dictionary is “a sexy photograph or flirty been pushed onto young teens. joke that if they cannot explain something- is to analyze, question and make the world message posted on social media for the Women have changed their presence to -like the elevator going up and down or the better. intent of causing others to profess their be both age-defying and and a celebrity. door to the elevator opening and closing attraction publicly. This is done not actually The higher prevalence of adolescents on or the lights being on when they say they
to respond or satisfy any of this attraction, social media has created this atmosphere should be off, they lovingly blame it on but to feed the ego of the poster or need where reality television and stars influence Abigail.” for attention, at the expense of the time, their views on body image. In an experiment Director of the CDC Amanda Baker reputation and sexual frustration of those conducted in 2014, with girls aging from has observed obscure occurrences in the who view the image or reply.” In recent 15 to 18 of age, subjects were randomly Steinheim that she finds inexplicable. events, creating thirst-trap photos have been measured to record their influence toward “I’ve had staff report unexplained shadows a high to individuals’ mental states. In a Vice reality tv and their appearance. From the passing across places, the elevator will go interview with Instagram model Cassandra result, “exposure to cosmetic surgery shows up and down by itself and sometimes we Blackwell, she talks about how she struggled resulted in girls reporting more dissatisfaction hear odd noises,” said Baker. “For example, with a mental illness that leads to severe with their weight and appearance, but no my office is in the new part of the building depression and the aftermath of posting each changes were observed in attitudes toward in the back and when I am in the building thirst trap became her relief. She stated that, cosmetic surgery.”. From this experiment, and I know I am in the building alone, I can “the attention distracts me from the void and adolescent girls are becoming increasingly often hear people talking in other parts of makes me feel worthy of existing.” Blackwell more insecure about their body appearance. the building but there is no one there.” went on to emphasize that her thirst traps on This insecurity may be due to the fact that With so many accounts of strange social media became a softening mechanism women have realized that the appearance experiences in the Steinheim, a paranormal as she could receive the attention that feeds of celebrities are more enticing, as it draws expert was called to do an evaluation, her ego and gives a reason for her existence. a more significant following than everyday confirming many people’s suspicions of In the end, this urge for attention only added people who are not enhanced. there being ghosts in the castle. to her self-hatred as she was unable to deal Thirst trap photos have created high “The former director brought in a with her depression without outsiders telling narcissism within adolescents, especially paranormal expert who looked through the her that she is worthy enough. Social media in women, who became addicted to the building and found evidence of some spirits has given her a large following with added attention built-in these posts. Many females being with us,” said Baker. “From what I attention to fill a void she can’t fill herself. became overly interested in oneself, overly have been told, they found a benevolent Nevertheless, social media is a public possessive with their ideal of being perfect, female spirit who we believe to be Abigail platform where anyone and anything can and obsessed with appealing to strangers Allen and they found- I believe the word be shared. As a group, millennials have they used was “impish” male spirit who we Art by Amanda Brosgole they don’t know. Females have shown how high social media usage. According to thirst traps added to their low self-esteem. believe to be her son William who passed as the others attached in this article that Smith Anderson, 71% of Americans in this Social media gives female more attention and away from tuberculosis when he was about represent ADHD and the urge to grow up age group [18- to 24-year-old] now use pressure to follow the beauty standard. But 3 years old.” as a kid. She likes to give others the chance Instagram. Millennials spend almost their once they have received that attention, they While none of these stories can officially to interpret her art rather than give up the entire day on social media. With social media have fallen into a false reality. Instead of being be confirmed or denied, it seems only meaning to further expand people’s horizons being a public platform, it creates open true to one’s self, females are on Instagram logical to view Alfred’s eventful history as an and mind. conversations about culture, politics, religion, selling a dream that they wish was true. explanation--at least for part of it. Not only does Amanda like to create art for others’ views and morals. We have created herself, but for other people and commission. this space where our feelings as individuals If you are interested in getting drawn or can be challenged, opposed, agreed on have a certain request for art pieces, you and so much more. With this freedom, can contact Amanda at: [email protected]. Page 4 OPINION October 30, 2019 Page 5
to do subtle acts of kindness out of respect Chivalry as Duty for women. It feels like honor. I don’t do it to show off, curry favor, or make any kind A conversation about honor, sexism, and gender of statement about the capabilities of the Movie Review: El people I do them form. Caleb Scott, Editor-in-Chief In the article “Is Chivalry Sexist” in Forbes The world is changing and allowing the magazine the author, Jenna Goudreau infers definition of gender roles to be less rigid. But I recently found myself in a conversation with that indirect sexism, “benevolent sexism”, in somethings don’t change. Men will always Camino a few friends about the chivalry. As the only the form of well intentioned actions stem need a duty and a purpose. Teach chivalry as Katie Alley, Advertisement Manager male in the group at that time, I stayed quiet from a male philosophy that women are duty. Teach it as respect. Teach it as a way to for most of the conversation as they discussed weaker or need special treatment in order to contribute to others as they fulfill their own Six years after the series finale, El Camino other issues of which I have no experience succeed, as per a 1969 study by psychologists duty. (2019) finally answers Breaking Bad fans’ or valuable impute. But, when chivalry came Peter Glick and Susan Fiske. I hope to continue to write on this issue biggest question: What happened to Jesse up in a negative light, I felt I had to ask, “Wait, This is painful for me to hear. It is an easy and encourage people to reach out to me Pinkman? so do you think that chivalry is sexist?” The jump to make when trying to connect a in the spirit of conversation. If you want to El Camino, an epilogue to the AMC answer was a resounding “yes.” behavior to a philosophy. It doesn’t help that talk with me about chivalry, email cms34@ television series Breaking Bad, was released The conversation ultimately wrapped up there are thousands of men who have, in alfred.edu. on Netflix on October 11th. The original with the argument that any action done for a the name of chivalry, made such claims. This series followed the story of Walter White woman (holding doors, standing on a public black eye on chivalry should be a call to action (Bryan Cranston), a terminally-ill high school transportation, paying for meals, defending where we discuss how to teach it better. chemistry teacher, who decides to partner women in a fight, etc), for the reason that I remember my high school English teacher with his former student Jesse Pinkman they are a woman, is sexism. As I listened giving us a legure about how young men (Aaron Paul) to earn money by cooking and to them share stories about how men had should behave when they are in public with selling meth. While the series concluded abused chivalry to belittle or devalue them, I a woman; let the woman walk on the outside with the death of antagonist Todd Alquist found myself feeling somewhat saddened. of the sidewalk, pay on the first date, let them (Jesse Plemons) and left Walter’s fate no This is not the chivalry I was taught. I go through the door first. He framed it as “our mystery, the finale only depicted Jesse fleeing learned it as a basic set of ethics on how to duty.” I remember my father telling me that I the Neo-Nazi Brotherhood compound in respect women, much in the same way we should not attack a woman, or anyone weaker Todd’s 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, leaving his were taught to address elders with respect, than me. He presented it so simply and as fate up to the viewer – until now. Directed or shake hands and make eye contact in a ethically that it was almost romanticized. by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, professional meeting. I feel confident in claiming that most men El Camino reveals how Jesse escapes not Realizing that this was an issue I never are attracted to the idea of duty, perhaps a only the police, but his entire past life and considered before, I went home and took to biological inclination to serve or protect. Now, involvement in the drug cartel. the internet. I found dozens of articles written if you saw me, you would know that I am no Jesse first arrives at the home of his close by both men and women arguing for or fighter. I’m skinny and unimposing and I’m a friends, Skinny Pete (Charles Baker) and against chivalry. As I read, I found I disagreed pacifist to boot. But I have always tried to do Badger (Matt Jones). There, he physically with one big idea presented by many of the what I can to serve others. recovers and Skinny Pete offers to let him women writers. If I am being honest, it simply feels good use his car, knowing the police will be able Leftkowitz Lecture Hits Close Slashers, Clowns, Demons, Witches, and Ghosts is currently facing and Jewish history. She to Home described the challenges that immigrants faced then from an anti-immigrant rhetoric, Talulla Torthe, Managing Editor as well as the great contributions that these Watching horror movies around this time immigrants made to this country. Her use of the year is somewhat inevitable. It is A few weeks ago, I came upon an online of that small group of Jewish migrants to somehow impossible to stray away from announcement for the 10th annual Leftkowitz describe these issues pulled at my heart watching them completely—whether it’s your Lecture. As someone who is foreign to the and made me ponder the challenges that roommate watching a slasher in your shared US, the announcement titled Immigration: my sister might one day face, in her quest to room, a requirement for a film studies course An American Story, drew me in. The notice immigrate from South Africa. or simply the love of the thrill and excitement read, “Dr. Diner will detail the inspiring history Diner explained that Peter Stuyvesant [the that horror movies might bring. In order of Jewish immigration to the United States last Dutch director-general of the colony of to survive the wave of horror movies that and will reflect on the way this history can New Netherlands], who described Jews as Halloween and “spooky season” brings, here is help us think about the current immigration “a deceitful race,” could not understand why a list of recommended horror films, because crisis in America.” Now, with a sister who has immigrants kept rejuvenating the country. if you cannot avoid them, you might as well converted to Judaism over the past summer, When I look at my fellow international accommodate and watch the very best ones and the current immigration crisis hitting students and their grand accomplishments— that you can get your hands on. close to home as a foreigner, I felt compelled let us not forget that, in the past two years, to attend the lecture. two of AU’s outstanding seniors have This year, the Leftkowitz Lecture been international students—the fact that committee—made up of professors from the immigrants kept rejuvenating the country, humanities—invited Professor of American as well as the great contributions that these Jewish History Hasia Diner at New York immigrants made to this country, does not University to deliver the Leftkowitz Lecture surprise me. in Jewish Studies. Robert Reginio, an english Those first Jews who had come to the US professor in the College of Liberal Arts and in a quest for security, livelihood and refuge Professor Hasia Diner Sciences, introduced Diner to the audience, soon petitioned for Jews to be able to join the saying that the way that Diner is able to Watch, as if to say, “We’re here, and we want integrate personally lived memory and to help.” As international students, many of “Today’s immigrants face similar challenges history is particularly notable, as it can be a whom might be future immigrants, the quest as a group of Jewish immigrants did in the challenging task. for a superior tertiary education is what has 17th century,” said Diner. This was clear to Centering her speech on a group of 23 drawn the majority of us here and, much like me, more so with the knowledge that Jews, Jews who sought refuge in New Amsterdam that group of Jews, we are here, and we want like all others, owe their American heritage to (today’s New York), Diner’s speech aimed to to contribute our skills and knowledge to the immigration. reconcile the immigration crisis that the US betterment of US. Page 5 ENTERTAINMENT October 30, 2019 Movie Review: El
to locate the El Camino. Next, Jesse breaks into Todd’s apartment to search for the large Camino amount of cash hidden there. Neil (Scott Katie Alley, Advertisement Manager MacArthur) and Casey (Scott Shepherd), two of Jesse’s former captors, also break into the Six years after the series finale, El Camino apartment with similar intentions. They spare (2019) finally answers Breaking Bad fans’ Jesse’s life in exchange for a portion of the biggest question: What happened to Jesse cash. Pinkman? Jesse then finds Ed Galbraith (Robert El Camino, an epilogue to the AMC Forster), also known as “the disappearer,” as television series Breaking Bad, was released he provides criminals with new identities and on Netflix on October 11th. The original places to live. After learning that he is short on series followed the story of Walter White cash for Ed’s services, Jesse acquires two guns (Bryan Cranston), a terminally-ill high school and confronts Neil and Casey at their shop chemistry teacher, who decides to partner demanding more cash. Ultimately, Jesse ends with his former student Jesse Pinkman up killing both of them. Ed transports Jesse to (Aaron Paul) to earn money by cooking and Alaska in the back of a delivery truck, where very satisfying, I was incredibly excited to see selling meth. While the series concluded the movie ends with Jesse driving into the a resolution to Jesse’s story too. I found that with the death of antagonist Todd Alquist distance to start his new life. the ending of the movie was predictable, (Jesse Plemons) and left Walter’s fate no Perhaps what makes the movie powerful especially since Ed Galbraith’s services were mystery, the finale only depicted Jesse fleeing is its inclusion of flashbacks portraying used during the television series;it was still the Neo-Nazi Brotherhood compound in influential moments in Jesse’s life which also interesting to see the sequence of events Todd’s 1978 Chevrolet El Camino, leaving his provide more information that the series Jesse went through in order to escape. I fate up to the viewer – until now. Directed originally left out; including details of the time do not think the movie would have been by Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, Jesse spent in captivity under Todd. Many nearly as good if it ended with Jesse in prison El Camino reveals how Jesse escapes not of the flashbacks tug on the heartstrings, considering all that he has been through. I only the police, but his entire past life and especially one depicting a genuine moment found myself rooting for Jesse, knowing him involvement in the drug cartel. between Jesse and Walter early in their as a clever character who could get out of his Jesse first arrives at the home of his close partnership. situation. friends, Skinny Pete (Charles Baker) and The movie seamlessly includes the series’ This movie has it all – suspense, gunfire, Badger (Matt Jones). There, he physically most memorable characters while giving explosions, and heartfelt moments. Over 25 recovers and Skinny Pete offers to let him Jesse a proper ending. Though I personally million people viewed El Camino in the first use his car, knowing the police will be able found the ending of the Breaking Bad series week after its release. Halloween Movie Recommendations Slashers, Clowns, Demons, Witches, and Ghosts
Talulla Torthe, Managing Editor
Watching horror movies around this time of the year is somewhat inevitable. It is somehow impossible to stray away from watching them completely—whether it’s your roommate watching a slasher in your shared room, a requirement for a film studies course or simply the love of the thrill and excitement that horror movies might bring. In order Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988) Suspiria (1977 and 2018) is an art film to survive the wave of horror movies that is weird, comedic and creepy. While alien masterpiece. Suzy uncovers the dark secrets Halloween and “spooky season” brings, here is clowns may seem whacky enough, the film of a German ballet school in the midst of a list of recommended horror films, because only gets stranger as humans are trapped supernatural happenings and mysterious if you cannot avoid them, you might as well and cocooned in candyfloss, and lethal deaths. The brutal use of color and unsettling accommodate and watch the very best ones popcorn is launched out of guns instead of sound track makes this a must see for any that you can get your hands on. bullets. This film is a must watch if you want a film fanatic. stranger Halloween experience.
Professor Hasia Diner
“Today’s immigrants face similar challenges The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) is Rosemary’s Baby (1968) is a classic. The The Changeling (1980) is a unique twist on as a group of Jewish immigrants did in the an iconic slasher film. It revolves around a movie is a psychological trip through the the classical haunted-house story despite 17th century,” said Diner. This was clear to group of crazed outcasts with one particular supernatural and revolves around a pregnant being almost 40 years old. John Russell me, more so with the knowledge that Jews, character, Leatherface, who is out to murder. woman who believes that a cult is after her moves into a historical mansion after a like all others, owe their American heritage to This movie is gory, thrilling and, to some, unborn child to use in their rituals. traumatizing loss. Discovering the haunting, immigration. funny. Russel uncovers a conspiracy that leads him to uncover a dark truth about the house, the ghost and the mayor. Page 6 SPORTS October 30, 2019 Football bounces back with victory over Hartwick AUWBB: Empowering Athletes The Saxons then struck for two touchdowns between the first and second quarters. Starting with great field position at their own Keep an eye out for the AU Women’s 48 at the 5:10 mark, AU moved the ball mostly Basketball (AUWBB) team this coming on the ground. Facing 3rd and 7, Burk found season as they introduce their new female- Sanders on a short pass, as Sanders made empowering shirts to their uniform attire. a few defenders miss, en route to a 38-yard “All accomplishments should be celebrated touchdown reception. no matter the gender, race, sexual orientation On the ensuing kickoff, Kieran Horton or religious beliefs,“ said Mike Moskowitz, (Binghamton, N.Y./Windsor) placed a well- Head Coach of the AUWBB program, “we are timed onside kick, which was mishandled giving each sport a chance to be recognized by a Hawk on the front line. Christopher Cox just by their successes.” (Rochester, N.Y./Pittsford-Sutherland) was Female athletes are trying to change how there to receive the ball in a scrum, with people view them within athletics. They want the Saxons earning possession. AU made to be judged simply on their achievements Hartwick pay for its mistake, as Othman and on the fact that they are female. AU has ran a jet sweep to the left side 21 yards gotten a lot of support in promoting this for the touchdown, giving the Saxons a movement on campus, Moskowitz said. commanding 20-0 lead. “We found the idea [in social media] in Hartwick’s next possession was a long late August, and we liked what it [female one, as the Hawks marched down the field, empowering shirts] stood for,” said Mike knocking on the doorstep of the Alfred Moskowitz, Head Coach of the women’s Football, October 26 Photo Credit: Peter Mangels goal line. On 3rd-and-Goal from the Alfred basketball program. From gosaxons.com seven-yard line, Milgate made a key tackle Moskowitz introduced the idea to the on a Kuinlan rush on the left side, forcing the athletic department and gained support ALFRED – The Alfred University football Quin Winkler (Hyde Park, N.Y./Franklin Hartwick field goal unit onto the field. On the quickly. team dominated in all three phases, earning D. Roosevelt) earned 50 yards receiving on 21-yard field goal attempt, Jones III raced past Other women’s coaches gave support to a convincing 34-7 Empire 8 victory over his lone catch of the day. Keandre Sanders the Hartwick line on the right side, laying out Moskowitz by purchasing the t-shirt for their Hartwick, from Yunevich Stadium at Merrill (Syracuse, N.Y./Bishop Ludden) tallied one to block the kick attempt. The ball bounced teams. The women’s swimming and diving, Field Saturday afternoon. catch for 38 yards and a touchdown. towards the sideline, as Ryan Elliot (Northport, tennis, track and field teams showed their Alfred (5-2, 2-1 Empire 8) bounces back Nick Milgate (Hilton, N.Y./Hilton) was all over N.Y./Northport) grabbed it on the hop, support by ordering the shirts. from last week’s loss, remaining a perfect 4-0 the field on defense, tallying 15 tackles, two racing 91 yards the other way for an Alfred “It’s going to empower our female athletes, at “The Pit” this year. The Saxons have won for loss. He also added a sack. James Jones touchdown at the 7:39 mark. Alfred held a and they trust themselves to go out and five games in a row against the Hawks (1-6, III(Rochester, N.Y./Aquinas) made a pair of 27-0 lead into halftime. compete,” said Coach Crouch from AU 0-3), improving to 27-8-1 all-time. crucial plays: blocking a field goal attempt The Alfred defense flexed its muscles in the tennis, “they are here to compete, they mean The Saxons outgained Hartwick by a 396- that led to a touchdown and picking off a second half, forcing the Hartwick offense into business and what they do means just as 297 margin. On the ground, Aaron Griffin pass at the goal line. He finished with four a pair of turnover on down situations, as well (Queens, N.Y./Holy Cross) rushed for over tackles. Wes Stahlman (Harford, N.Y./Dryden) as a Hartman interception by Jones III on a 100 yards for the fourth consecutive game, also earned an interception. 4th-and-17 play on the Saxon one-yard line. Late-game magic sends Alfred past gaining 119 yards on 18 carries, scoring two For the visitors, Grant Harman led the The Saxon offense continued to click in the touchdowns. Will Coats (Keeseville, N.Y./ offense, completing 21-of-38 passes for 218 third quarter. On AU’s second possession, Utica on Senior Day Saranac Lake) earned 57 yards on just four yards. He threw two interceptions. Davien Griffin broke out on a 3rd-and-2 play, racing Men’s Soccer, October 26 From gosaxons.com carries, while A.O. Othman(Syracuse, N.Y./ Kuinlan added 55 yards on 16 carries and one 53 yards for his second touchdown of the Christian Brothers Academy) took an end- touchdown. Jason Fucci led the Hartwick afternoon. ALFRED – The Alfred University men’s soccer around 21 yards for a touchdown in his lone receiving corps with 95 yards on five catches. Hartwick got on the board on its last team stayed alive in its race for an Empire 8 carry. Noah Socash led the Hartwick defense with possession of the game, a 10-play, 46-yard postseason spot, tallying a pair of second-half Casey Boston (Brooklyn, N.Y./Midwood) six tackles. drive that culminated with a three-yard goals to top Utica 2-1 from Yunevich Stadium completed 6-of-12 passes for 95 yards, After AU forced a 3-and-out on its first touchdown run by Kuinlan. at Merrill Field on a rainy Saturday evening. throwing an interception. Ben Burk drive, the Saxons struck quickly, needing just Alfred will finish its home portion of the The Saxons (6-10, 2-3 Empire 8) win their (Lakewood, N.Y./Southwestern Central) four plays and 1:49 to reach the end zone. schedule next Saturday, hosting Utica on Hall second straight game to move to a two-way returned to action after missing a few games, Griffin danced right through the teeth of the of Fame Weekend at 1 p.m. AU will also honor tie with Sage for fifth in the league standings completing 3-of-6 pass attempts for 70 yards, Hartwick defense, scoring from 20 yards out its senior class on that day. with six points. They are one point behind St. adding a touchdown and an interception. to open the game. John Fisher and Utica (9-6-2, 2-3-1) with one game to play, which is incidentally against the Cardinals in Rochester Nov. 2. The Saxons are O’Brien’s Late Goal Helps AU to Tie with Hartwick in with a win over St. John Fisher. Alfred can Women’s Soccer, October 26 The second half was close the whole way as finish as high as second with a win and losses From gosaxons.com both teams waited to take advantage of any by Elmira and Sage. mistake the other made. The mistake came AU was spurred on by a pair of Saif Alseyofi ALFRED - The Alfred University women's in the 69th minute when a hard Alfred foul in (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia/AQS) goals off corner soccer team celebrated senior night with the box ended in a penalty kick goal to give chances. Zachary Gloskin (New City, N.Y./ a convincing tie against a tough Hartwick the Hawks the 2-1 lead. Clarkstown South) provided the assists. Jon College team. The Saxons (8-5-4, 2-2-2) kept Just as it seemed like the Hawks may Nadolne (Port Washington, N.Y./Schreiber) pace with the Hawks thanks to a thrilling late survive, O'Brien did what she has been doing picked up the crucial victory in net, making goal from senior, Natalie O'Brien (Syracuse, all season and used quick footwork to create four saves. AU outshot Utica by a 14-12 margin NY / East Syracuse-Minoa Central) to even the an open shot and sailed one just high enough and won the corner battle, 5-2. game at two all and send it into overtime. to sneak over the Hartwick goal keeper and From gosaxons.com Adnan Bakalovic scored Utica’s lone goal The Saxons were first on the board when into the net to even the score. in the 49th minute. Jhony Theze sprung Amanda Guariglia (Valley Stream, NY / The teams battled for the remaining time Bakalovic with a well-placed through ball Valley Stream South) sniped a shot through and each came close in the overtime periods Kennedy), Keira Palumbo (Northport, NY / from just inside midfield. Bakalovic worked multiple Hartwick defenders and into the but the 2-2 score held and the Saxons came Northport) and Olivia Cronmiller (Livonia, NY / around the defender and the charging Saxon back of the net to give Alfred the early away with a huge tie to increase their Empire Livonia). goalie, slotting a low shot on the right corner. advantage. 8 playoff chances. The Saxons will play their final regular Utica nearly doubled the score in the 72nd Hartwick struck in the 30th minute of the The seniors honored prior to the contest season match next Saturday as they head to minute. Brady Maloney received the ball from first half to make it 1-1. That was where the were O'Brien, Emily Wright (Dallas, TX / Plano Houghton College for a match against the about 28 yards out, making a few defenders score stayed as the teams went to halftime. West), Allyson Cohen (Merrick, NY / John F. Highlanders at 1PM. and the goalie miss, but he took an unlucky chance, clipping the crossbar. Eight minutes October 30, 2019 Page 7 SPORTS October 30, 2019 Football bounces back with victory over Hartwick AUWBB: Empowering Athletes Give Back Jessica Wilcox, Guest Writer
Keep an eye out for the AU Women’s much as anyone else.” to AU Basketball (AUWBB) team this coming A movement like this will form a ripple season as they introduce their new female- effect in other communities. It empowers empowering shirts to their uniform attire. everyone affected by it. Movements like this Athletics! “All accomplishments should be celebrated in a small community, like Alfred, will gain no matter the gender, race, sexual orientation attention and prove a point. It can only grow or religious beliefs,“ said Mike Moskowitz, for athletes, and we are starting to see these Head Coach of the AUWBB program, “we are effects in AU, said Coach Crouch. giving each sport a chance to be recognized Female athletics have come a long way just by their successes.” from the early ‘80s. Female athletes are trying to change how According to Angie Taylor, Head Coach for people view them within athletics. They want Men and Women’s track and field, before to be judged simply on their achievements women were accepted into athletic positions and on the fact that they are female. AU has equivalent to men, females competed in gotten a lot of support in promoting this smaller competitions because they were seen movement on campus, Moskowitz said. as unfit for the type of competition. “We found the idea [in social media] in As female athletic programs have grown, late August, and we liked what it [female they have proven that women are capable empowering shirts] stood for,” said Mike of high intensity competition. Women of the Karah Landries, Guest Writer Moskowitz, Head Coach of the women’s past created this opportunity, it has given the basketball program. female athletes of AU a chance to compete The AU Athletic Department works hard Moskowitz introduced the idea to the at a higher level, she said. With Coach Taylor to ensure that students have top-of-the- athletic department and gained support having the opportunity to coach both male line facilities and equipment to help them quickly. and female athletes, she gets to practice succeed and advance individual and team Other women’s coaches gave support to equality first hand, said Coach Taylor. AU athletic careers. Saxon Nation is the Moskowitz by purchasing the t-shirt for their “Coaching both men and women’s teams, annual fundraising arm for AU's Athletics teams. The women’s swimming and diving, it has given the chance for my staff and I to Department. It provides a great opportunity tennis, track and field teams showed their coach our athletes equally,” said Coach Taylor. for AU alumni and Saxon supporters to support by ordering the shirts. Although AU seems like a small university, assist and enhance the experience of the “It’s going to empower our female athletes, movements like this will spread like wildfire. University's athletes, as well as offering and they trust themselves to go out and AU coaches hope to inspire students, staff the chance to get involved and be part of compete,” said Coach Crouch from AU and other universities to get involved with the exciting Athletics Department. There tennis, “they are here to compete, they mean empowering female athletes. are different levels that you can donate to, business and what they do means just as depending on your budget. The investment
is well worth it, not to mention you get Saxon Late-game magic sends Alfred past swag (merchandise) and member benefits from joining! Utica on Senior Day later, AU made Utica pay for its folly. Off a Just some of the swag comes in different Men’s Soccer, October 26 corner chance, Gloskin lofted it perfectly over levels of donations to Saxon Nation. There From gosaxons.com the Utica goalie, to the left of goal in a scrum. are six different levels of donations ranging ALFRED – The Alfred University men’s soccer Alseyofi lifted himself above the wave of from $25 up to or above $2,500. With the $25 team stayed alive in its race for an Empire 8 Pioneer defenders, heading the chance with donation, you will get a Saxon Nation daily postseason spot, tallying a pair of second-half power into the net. planner, at $100 you will get a Saxon Nation goals to top Utica 2-1 from Yunevich Stadium AU nearly took the lead off another corner Nike baseball cap. The higher the donation, at Merrill Field on a rainy Saturday evening. opportunity. Gloskin sent the ball over the the better gifts you will receive. Other gifts The Saxons (6-10, 2-3 Empire 8) win their goalie for a second time, as Andy Carrillo include a Nike one-fourth zip jacket, a second straight game to move to a two-way Macias (Reno, Nev./North Valley) reached over suitcase and a cooler. Some member benefits tie with Sage for fifth in the league standings the defenders for the header. His chance was include attending exclusive events such with six points. They are one point behind St. too high as it hit the cross bar. as golf outings, alumni events and tailgate John Fisher and Utica (9-6-2, 2-3-1) with one The Saxons finally took the lead in the 86th parties after games, Saxon Nation newsletter, game to play, which is incidentally against the minute, as the Gloskin-Alseyofi connection two tickets to the Hall of Fame Ceremony Cardinals in Rochester Nov. 2. The Saxons are struck again off a corner opportunity. Just like and an autographed item from your team of O’Brien’s Late Goal Helps AU to Tie with Hartwick in with a win over St. John Fisher. Alfred can the first goal, Alseyofi rose above the Utica choice and much more. finish as high as second with a win and losses defenders, heading a shot past Pioneers Saxon Nation funds go toward renovating by Elmira and Sage. keeper Chris Rosato. and improving facilities such as locker AU was spurred on by a pair of Saif Alseyofi From there, the Alfred defense did its job, room improvements, the new weight room, (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia/AQS) goals off corner keeping Utica from making a dangerous scoreboard, jerseys and even amazing chances. Zachary Gloskin (New City, N.Y./ attempt at net. trips that our teams can take. For example, Clarkstown South) provided the assists. Jon Before the contest, the Saxons honored the AU women’s soccer team is going to Nadolne (Port Washington, N.Y./Schreiber) its five-man senior class: Larsen Lindor California this coming spring break with picked up the crucial victory in net, making (Rochester, N.Y./East), Raquan Hinds little fundraising due to a start-up fund from four saves. AU outshot Utica by a 14-12 margin (Rochester, N.Y./Wilson Magnet), Charles Saxon Nation. Giving back to Alfred is such an and won the corner battle, 5-2. Hawkins (Goshen, N.Y./Goshen), Evan Merkey amazing feeling because you know that you Adnan Bakalovic scored Utica’s lone goal (Webster, N.Y./Webster Schroeder), and can give future AU student athletes amazing in the 49th minute. Jhony Theze sprung Andrew Barnikel (Commack, N.Y./Commack). experiences and the best equipment. Why Bakalovic with a well-placed through ball “Fantastic effort to keep our hopes alive,” would you not want to help enhance the from just inside midfield. Bakalovic worked Head Coach Tracy Blake. “The two crosses community and our university to make it around the defender and the charging Saxon from Zach [Gloskin] and excellent headers the best of the best? If you are interested goalie, slotting a low shot on the right corner. from Saif [Alseyofi] were the difference in becoming a member, you can contact Utica nearly doubled the score in the 72nd makers and we are excited to get to our final Paul Vecchio through email or look up minute. Brady Maloney received the ball from league game next week. Jon [Nadolne] was Saxon Nation on the Alfred website for more about 28 yards out, making a few defenders huge for us in goal, playing really well since information. and the goalie miss, but he took an unlucky coming back from injury. chance, clipping the crossbar. Eight minutes Page 8 ADVERTISEMENT October 30, 2019
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