Student Government Gets a New President

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State University of New York College at Cortland Student Government Gets A New President

Junior Jamie Piperato has been named the new president of SGA

By Dan Harding Jr. Editor-in-Chief

Jamie Piperato, Tara Vasi- lakopoulos and Brenna Filipello are set to become the newest Student Government President, Vice president and Treasurer respectively. They ran unopposed. For Piperato being named SGA president has been an exciting experience, but do not expect her to celebrate for too long. She is eager to start working to accomplish her many goals she has already set for herself. A junior physical education major from Haverstraw, New York, she has been highly involved with several different aspects of campus life during her time at Cortland. A standout high school basketball player, Piperato played varsity basketball for Cortland for two years before reluctantly giving it up to pursue other passions. “When I played basketball here I loved every minute of it, but I felt it was time to accomplish my other goals for my college career,” said Piper- ato. “It was then that I became an RA and got involved with resident life, multicultural life, and speaking to COR classes.” She would go on to become involved with SGA as a senator photo provided by Jamie Piperato See PRESIDENT , page 3 Newly elected Student Government President Jamie Piperato makes a speech at the Academic Convocation in August before her election Open House Brings Crowds Take The Power Back

Prospective students at- Communication class 200 people in this video that will end up on YouTube, and will tended open house and takes stand and Lip Dubs potentially be seen all over the toured Cortland campus against budget cuts world. We are looking for eager students who recognize the problem going on and are will- By Adam Dejesus Gonzalez By Molly Fogarty ing to be a part of our Lip Dub. Staff Writer Contributing Writer Last year was the first time COM 350 took on the Lip Dub project and. If you search You- Prospective students and Did you know that all SUNY Tube for “SUNY Cortland Lip from around the state gath- Schools are cutting their funding? Dub” you will see a preview of ered in the Alumni Ice Arena This is because the governor’s pro- the kind of shoot we plan to do. in order to kick off the Ac- posed budget plan will cut SUNY The songs we have chosen to cepted Student Open House. funding by over $362 Million. portray the message we are try- The crowd of hundreds of Are you interested in taking ing to get across are, “Gradu- parents, prospective students, a stand against this cut to fund- ate” by Third Eye Blind, “ Not photo by Adam Dejesus Gonzalez Afraid” by Eminem, “Fortunate and family members were ad- ing? Right here at Cortland you Son” by Creedance Clearwater dressed by President Bitterbaum, Tour groups pass through Bowers and exchange Cortland experiences have a chance to be apart of a Lip SGA President Jesse Cam- Dub. A Lib Dub is a group of Revival and “We’re Not Gon- panaro, and Mark Yacavone, people lip-syncing a song that has na Take it” by Twisted Sister. the director of Admissions. privilege of a college education. lege that day while 90% of transfer a message behind the lyrics and The message of these songs President Bitterbaum spoke The purpose of open house students do the same,” said Betsy is shot with one continuous shot. combined with Cortland peers about the important decision is to persuade accepted students Cheetham, and admission advisor. Dr. Kalteflieter’s New Com- will convey a powerful mes- that these students face and the into making their final decision Prospective students and munication Media class (COM sage. We are taking a deeper acceptance rate of Cortland. on whether they wish to attend families were treated to vari- 350) is taking a Lib Dub project look into the SUNY school sys- 12,000 prospective students and Cortland. “Past open houses have ous tours and seminars rang- on to stand up to the govern- tem and the detrimental effects transfers apply and only 1,100 yield exceptional results as 70% ing from academic campus ment over taking money away it is facing. With education sys- are admitted. President Bitter- of accepted incoming freshman from SUNY schools. As a class, tems dwindling down and tuition baum stressed the honor and the pay and fully enroll into the col- See OPEN HOUSE , page 2 we are looking to put around See POWER , page3 2 April 7, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle NEWS

What’s Going On? The Busy Life of a Cortland Student Calendar of Events: April 7 - 13 Student mixes study Today: abroad and volunteering 12 p.m. Sandwhich Seminar, “Using Media to Teach Critical Thinking to achieve her goals Skills.” Located in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. By Becky Greenland 4:30 Brooks Museum Lecture, “Engaging Women On Two Continents,” News Editor p.m. will be presented by Erica Frerking and Kerri Loveless about their experiences in Senegal and Costa Rica. Located in Moffett 2125.

8 p.m. College Singers Concert in the Dowd Fine Arts Theater. When it comes to being a busy college student, Danielle Kamin- 5 p.m. Interested in Study Abroad? Come to a Study Abroad 101 session sky definitely knows the feeling. for more information about the programs. Located in Brockway Kaminsky, a junior from Long Island, New York, balances Hall Jacobus Lounge. her time between being a full- time history education duel major, having an internship, being a Friday: Cortland campus tour guide and volunteering a few times a week. 3 p.m. Study Abroad 101 Information Session in Brockway Room 203. Kaminsky volunteers on photo provided by Danielle Kaminsky Tuesdays as a tutor to a sixth Danielle Kaminsky on the London Eye overlooking Big Ben in London 2 p.m. A grand opening ceremony will be held for the Professional Stud- grade girl in reading, and on ies Building, located in room 1176. Thursdays she is a volun- teer for Youth Assist through family counseling services. the pond with a two page to-do were all there speaking to stu- 3 p.m. Study Abroad 101 session in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. Youth Assist is an after school list that perfectly demonstrates dents from 11 different schools. program for kids to help them her go-getter attitude shown Kaminsky discussed study connect with college students. through her work in Cortland. abroad in college, her personal ex- Saturday: The group does various activities Her list included the usual periences and how it affected her together, such as cooking, swim- tourist attractions, such as the life. She asked the crowd, “Who is 10 a.m. Children’s Museum will host an event titled “Attracting Backyard ming and learning French. Ka- London Eye, Wimbledon and the interested in study abroad in col- Birds,” located in O’Heron Newman Hall, 8 Calvert St. minsky also took on tutoring Cort- Tower of London, but it also in- lege?” Only a few students raised land high school students for their cluded some unexpected destina- their hands. However, when asked upcoming global history regents. tions, like a Jack the Ripper walk- the same question at the end of Sunday: When she’s not in class or ing tour and a tour of the state the presentation, nearly half the tutoring students, Kaminsky can room in Buckingham Palace. room said they would like to. 2 p.m. Cheer on the Men’s Baseball Team against RIT. be found tabling for her intern- Kaminsky finished her Kaminsky admitted to being ship, making speeches about list the morning before her afraid of public speaking before study abroad or giving tours to flight back to the States byat- she became a study abroad pro- Monday: potential new Cortland students. tending a High Tea Party. moter. But after about 15 pre- When asked, “Do you have Kaminsky said she under- sentations, which are each 20 any down time?” she laughed, stands that study abroad is an minutes long to classes ranging 9:30 Come to the Dragon Chronicle meeting for free pizza and to “Does showering count?” academic program, but she also from 20 to 135 students, she’s p.m. have your voice heard. Located in Corey room 111. Kaminsky works as an intern took the opportunity to travel, much more comfortable in front in the Clark Center as a student co- and went on trips throughout of a crowd. She said, “The in- ordinator for the Cortland Study England, Wales and Scotland. ternship has helped me to gain Tuesday: Abroad Promoters program. She “I honestly loved everything. confidence. It is especially good makes presentations to Cort- I went to bed smiling and woke for teaching when I’ll constantly 8 p.m. Ubaldo Valli will conduct the College-Community Orchestra land classes about the programs up smiling. It was the best ex- be speaking in front of people.” concert in the Dowd Fine Arts Theater. Cortland offers and her own experience of my life,” she said. Kaminsky is now mixing her periences with study abroad. Kaminsky was recently con- love of study abroad with her pas- She promotes the pro- tacted by the coordinator of Ac- sion for teaching in her next trip 12 p.m. Study Abroad 101 located in Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. gram through the presenta- cess to College Education, a to Costa Rica. She will have an in- tions along with tabling, cre- group that provides resources ternship to teach English to teen- Wednesday ating advertisements to be and services to help families agers for five weeks, and live with shown on CSTV and creating with economic or social circum- a Spanish-speaking host family. 5 p.m. The 13th annual Unity Celebration will commemorate cultural tri-fold advertisements that can stances that may limit their chil- When it comes to the experi- diversity on the Cortland campus, located in Brockway Hall be found throughout campus. dren’s ability to attend college. ences Kaminsky has had, she is While home for sum- She was asked to be a quick to tell you she loves what Jacobus Lounge. mer break, Kaminsky studied keynote speaker to local high she does. “I love the life I have. in London for six weeks and school students and their fami- Yes it is crazy at times, but I enjoy 7 p.m. Wellness Wednesday presents, “Emotional Wellness: How to met people from all over the lies. Representatives from Cort- everything that I take on in life. I Create Inner Calm in the Midst of Life’s Storms,” in Corey Union world. She journeyed across land, TC3, Ithaca and Cornell wouldn’t have it any other way!” Exhibition Lounge.

lecture classes. Professors go out and actual student rooms. Stu- of their way to help students. They dents receive compensation OPEN HOUSE are more than accommodating.” for allowing their rooms to be Students also went on tours viewed during tours. Parents FROM COVER PAGE of the various Residence halls were excited to see how things including Shea, Higgins, Bish- were run and how their col- op, Clark, Alger, and Fitzgerald. lege students would be living. tours to the various clubs and Prospective students were led Joe Martinez, a parent, de- groups that Cortland has to offer. to the dorms by Resident Assis- scribed the dorms as well kept, Prospective students were tants and other staff members. excellent spaces, and said the provided tours of various ma- Once reaching the dorms, pros- tours were very professional. “It’s jors and class levels in order to pects were greeted by the Resi- good for the kids to be talking to obtain a better understanding dent Hall Director of that par- real students about where they’re of Cortland not only as a col- ticular building. Charee Grover, going to be living,” he said. lege but as a community. Tours the RHD of Fitzgerald, greeted One of the biggest attrac- started in Dowd and Moffet, went her tour groups with open arms. tions was Neubig. Prospects all to the first level of Old Main, She talked about the format- received a meal voucher that past the library, through Cor- ting of each room and the vari- entitled them to one meal in nish and ending at Corey Union. ous perks each dorm has to offer. any of the ASC operated dining “I am a transfer student and “Security is a big deal on campus. facilities. Neubig was packed Student Housing for in my previous school lecture As you can see I have nine secu- with massive crowds of starving classes had over 400 students rity cameras throughout the build- prospects and regular students. 2-6 Students but here in Cortland they never ing. I can see them at anytime, “I really like the food here. It exceed 200,” said a tour guide University Police can see them is great,” said Evan Charmetsky, as she walked through Sperry. at anytime. They watch all en- a prospective student. “Their Bel- Walking Distance to Eric Kesenegly, a Freshman, trances and at night only one –the gian waffles are amazing,” said talked about his personal experi- front door- is unlocked,” she said. Andy Rose Jr., another prospect. Campus ence in Cortland while also pro- RA’s guided the tour groups “This is my second visit but I’m viding tours to prospective stu- through various halls showing only here for the food,” he said, and Call 607-842-6269 dents. “Participation is key even in them restrooms, laundry rooms, his family laughed in agreement. NEWS The Dragon Chronicle April 7, 2011 3

One Language at a Time Changes in Corey

Italian and Spanish pro- Dragon’s Court, Dunkin’ commodate students who have to fessor’s road to teaching Donuts and Raquette leave campus early in the morn- languages at Cortland ing. If students don’t purchase Pizza’s new hours products at this time, Dunkin’ donuts will return to its normal op- By Megan O’Brien erating times in the Spring of ’12. Staff Writer By Adam Dejesus Gonzalez The Dragon’s Den will be Staff Writer open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Mon- day through Thursday, and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the weekends. The changes are necessary in Meet Dr. Mark Cero- Corey Union can easily be order to help reduce the lines in saletti. Many Cortland students described as the center of the Neubig and give students a broad- already have. He is a Span- Cortland campus due to its ties er selection on the weekends. ish and Italian teacher and has with over 80 different clubs in- Subway will remain the been at Cortland for 22 years. cluding the Dragon Chronicle, same during the week and Cortland is one of the few Caribbean Student Association, will open at 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. SUNY schools left that still SPEAK Magazine, and Women San Pablo, Dixie Chix and has a language requirement. of Color. Corey Union also hous- The Veggie Patch will also open This is where Cerosaletti es various conference rooms such at 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Satur- comes in. He has taught in- as the famous Function room, day and Sunday, as opposed to troduction and intermediate photo by Megan O’Brien which according to Cortland. being closed during the week- Spanish since he first began at edu, can hold up to 700 people. ends. The Veggie Patch will Cortland, and in 2005, he start- Dr. Mark Cerosaletti enjoys teaching, traveling, cinema and singing Perhaps the most important only serve sandwiches and ed the Italian program here. thing to students in Corey Union, Paninis, and Yolato and the Cerosaletti said, “There has however, would be the Dragon’s Dragon’s Grill will be closed. always been some degree of a lan- Court and its many food choices. Corey Union will remain guage requirement here, and that there I knew I was ready to make sion study abroad program. He Currently Dunkin’ Donuts opens open itself for student use from has only increased…we are serv- a professional change, and I was says that Mexico is enchant- at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to midnight on the week- ing a greater population now.” ready for a career in education.” ing and perfect for beginners. 10:00 a.m. on weekends. Drag- days and 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on the After graduating from the He began in a high school- Outside of teaching, Cero- on’s Court is open from 12 p.m. to weekends. Events held in the College of St. Rose in Albany, level Spanish program, and then saletti enjoys traveling anywhere 5 p.m. on the weekends. All eat- various lounges and conference Cerosaletti starting working in realized he was better suited to visit family and friends. He eries within the court operate at rooms will be held up until 2 a.m. human services. Although he for a college program. Cort- also calls himself a ‘film buff’, es- these times. Raquette Pizza opens As well as the changes to enjoyed his studies of Spanish land happened to be looking pecially in Italian cinema. He has 5 p.m. to midnight on the week- the dining times, ASC will be in college, he felt as though he for a full time language profes- participated in five musicals and days and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the changing their Gold meal plan. did not want to get right back sor, and it was a perfect match. used to sing with Choral Union. weekends. However, starting fall The Gold meal plan will have into the classroom after be- When discussing his begin- Since he was raised on a dairy semester of 2011, these venues unlimited Neubig access as well ing in a classroom for 17 years. ning and intermediate courses, farm, he understands the value will have different operating times as 250 dragon dollars. This is While reflecting back to that Cerosaletti says he works “dili- of hard work and it shows in his in order to better accommodate similar to the Platinum plus plan time, he says, “I enjoyed that gently on my lesson plans. I devise teaching. For those who want to students and their hunger needs. which feature unlimited Neu- experience in human services; interesting activities to engage study a language, Cerosaletti says According to Mary Kate Bo- big access, 350 dragon dollars, senior citizens are a wonderful students in the lesson, help them that being proficient in another land, the Assistant Director of 5 guest passes and cost $2,315. population to work with. But as acquire proficiency and make language makes the learner more Leadership & Community De- Both plans eliminated their meal I was finishing up my third year concepts more comprehensible. versatile in terms of job prospects. velopment, Dunkin’ Donuts will exchange programs eliminated in the position of director of a I enjoy the challenge and have “The more experience you now open 15 minutes earlier (7:15 in order to persuade students to senior citizen center, I had an op- always spent lots of time creat- get, the more well- rounded a.m.- 4:00 p.m.) in order to ac- use the Neubig dining facility. portunity to stay in touch with ing or adapting lesson materials.” you become as an individ- my college Spanish professor and Cerosaletti has been to ual…with each passing de- I began to realize that I missed Italy four times and Mexico cade, the world is becoming Spanish so much. Right then and six times over the winter ses- more globally interconnected.” financial aid is a genuinely large problem with families all over POWER the country, especially the state Ask her about what she plans pus and aspects about Cortland of New York. SUNY schools to accomplish during her tenure that they either like or dislike. She FROM COVER PAGE promote making college educa- PRESIDENT as president and you had better hopes this website will become a tion affordable for all, but with have a lot of free time as she has tool that will bridge the communi- budget cuts it’s risking los- FROM COVER PAGE an impressively long list things of cation gap between students and skyrocketing, the social media ing a lot of potential students. things she would like to see done. the student government. tool of YouTube is a fast and The time is now to unite “I have a lot of ideas for “I think she’s the best candi- easy was to spread the message. against the control of higher SGA but I think my ideas only date for the job, she’s one of the This is especially true for stu- government. Support SUNY and quickly became secretary of represent one person on campus; most organized people I know dents in middle and high school and help keep its powerful the E-Board. Shortly after be- I’ve been speaking with a lot of and she is familiar with all dif- whose futures will undoubtedly reputation alive. Look out for coming secretary she knew that students about what they want ferent aspects of campus which be affected. In addition to that, more information about the she wanted to become President. changed and what they need,” will help her,” said Incumbent our job market is faced with a 2011 SUNY Cortland Lip Dub. “Many people tried telling said Piperato. “I’ve gotten a President Jesse Campanaro. “If difficult time and the decline of me that the vice president might lot of feedback from students she keeps doing what she’s do- be a better role for me because I about things they need like a 24 ing, she will undoubtedly be suc- wanted to work with students,” hour computer lab, more veg- cessful. As a future alumnus, I’m said Piperato. “But the connec- etarian food options among oth- excited to see what she does.” tions I’ve made with faculty over ers that are all doable and that I She will begin her one- Fall 2010/Spring 2011 the years in various programs want to see through,” she said. year term as president at the have pushed me more towards the One of her first projects she’s start of next year semester. 49 Oswego-5 single bedroom house role of president. I believe that the taking on is creating a website “I’m here to be the president should be working with where Cortland students can blog best I can be, and any- 25 Maple-7 single bedroom house the faculty as well as the students.” about what’s happening on cam- thing less in unacceptable.” 49 South- 3 bedroom house Cortlandstudenthousing.com Do you want to get 607-745-2222 involved on campus, meet new people and have your voice heard? Join The Dragon Chronicle! Meetings are held every Mon- day at 9:30 p.m. in Corey 111. Have something to say and want your voice to be heard by the campus community? Then speak up and e-mail your thoughts to Opinions [email protected]. Our View Letters to the Editor: In my many years in Cortland, you, your RA is there to talk you Of course, the ultimate I have frequently enjoyed reading through it. decision in this matter will be up Ever wonder what happened with Haiti? How the various editorials in the Looking for someone to go to the Office of Judicial Affairs, about the BP oil spill? We mention these two Dragon Chronicle. While I have to dinner with? Your RA will go which I also had the benefit of catastrophes—one a natural disaster, the other a not always necessarily agreed with you, even if they just ate. being involved with during my with the opinions expressed Feeling too sick to go to class? time in Cortland. I can assure Mr. man-made disaster inflicted upon nature—not herein, never before have I felt Your RA will go with you to LaRocca that he will be treated only because of what has happened recently the need to provide my own Health Services, and let your fairly and efficiently, should in Japan, but because these two world stories response. That is, however, until professors know you won’t be in Judicial Affairs choose to pursue seemingly disappeared from our consciousness as I was referred to as “the scum of class. Need to make a late-night any allegations made against him. quickly as they entered. the earth”. run to the store to get last minute While I would have also During my undergraduate supplies for a project that’s due liked a daily mail delivery service It appears we have a short attention span career at SUNY Cortland, I was tomorrow, but don’t have a car? to my room, I can assure Mr. as a people in the 21st century. One moment fortunate enough to hold several Your RA will drive you there. LaRocca that Curtis doesn’t have our national focus is wholly on one issue, then, leadership positions, among these These are all things I did for my the time for that – nor does any whenever the media decides to move on, our focus being a Resident Assistant. The residents while I was an RA, as other student staff member on shifts to what the media now deems “the news.” two years I was an RA were the do several other staff members in campus. best of my time in Cortland. It the residence halls every day. To any student considering a It is seemingly no longer important to start was a time during which I formed Unfortunately, not every RA student staff member position, I a movement and effect change/help people close friendships that will last the can be “the man” such as Curtis urge you to submit an application. following a disaster in the world. Instead, we rest of my life. I cannot imagine on the 10th floor of Smith Tower. I can assure you that it will cover the issue for a few months, and then ease my time in Cortland without the A big part of your RA’s job is be one of the most rewarding our way back into the mainstream hoopla that people I met or the experiences I upholding college policy. This experiences of your college had during my time as an RA. is not just for your safety, but the career, and you will graduate somehow constitutes as news (see Charlie Sheen). You can imagine my safety of your residence hall and with an enormous feeling of Will the same thing happen with Japan? Recent disappointment, then, when I read campus community. accomplishment. And no, there history tells us it will. Mr. LaRocca’s glib interpretation Mr. LaRocca’s rant on are no warnings on the application of what he believes an RA to be. student staff members seems to suggesting those with a sense of While he seems to view be fueled by an incident that took compassion need not apply. Resident Assistants as nothing place within a residence hall. In fact, you will need much but “power hungry humans” that While I am of course in no compassion to deal with those take pleasure in ruining your position to draw conclusions, it residents who don’t understand college experience, I feel obliged seems–from Mr. LaRocca’s own your role in the residence halls to point out to Mr. LaRocca and explanation of the incident–that – or those that view you as the the campus community what your he was knowingly in the presence scum of the earth. RA is there for. of alcohol. As any RA can tell When you’ve had a bad day you, this is a violation of college -Jared Foro or things aren’t going right for policy.

As an RA, I have to say that College policy isn’t always walked into the room, and saw or this article wasn’t thought out the easiest thing to enforce, but smelled alcohol, they should have completely. We are in no way when you go out into the ‘real had the sense to walk out. If they your parents away from home – world’ and you get caught doing didn’t, it’s their own fault. as explicitly said to us numerous something you aren’t supposed Furthermore, there is a 138 Years of Tradition times in our training. We are to, are you going to argue with judicial system set up for a resident hall staff in the building the cops? reason, and if they were truly Editor-in-Chief: who are there to keep you safe To be very honest, there is a only there for ‘10-20 seconds’ Dan Harding and to help when you need it. lot of paperwork involved to file and have the form that they [email protected] I could truly care less if you a violation, and most of us dread were at observations and weren’t decided to pee on someone’s doing it, but it’s our job. drinking, there is no reason things News Editor: Opinions Editor: laptop. That’s your stupid As far as your incident, let’s shouldn’t go their way. Becky Greenland Matt Ianno mistake. be realistic for a minute, it’s Your whole article seemed to [email protected] [email protected] Furthermore, we are not impossible that the RA walked in be bashing the rules set in place, here to “ruin your college 20 seconds after, and busted the more than the RA’s themselves. Lifestyles Editor: Sports Editor: experiences.” If you make poor whole room without there being We didn’t come up with the rules, Tiffany Lewars Tyrone Heppard choices, such as drinking in your signs that there was drinking we just enforce them. room, and we are made aware of going on. Lastly, like I, and most [email protected] [email protected] it, what you do doesn’t only affect The drinking policy on other RA’s tell their residents, if you; it may affect your roommate, this campus is drilled into your it comes between you getting in Photo Editor: Webmaster: or suite mates, and even the entire head 20 million times during trouble, or my job, you’re getting Jonathan Rodriguez TBA hall. Orientation, so there is no reason in trouble. Have the sense to [email protected] TBA’s email At that point, it is our that one shouldn’t know the rules know better, and not blame the responsibility to do something about it. If you are knowingly in RA’s because you didn’t make the Copy Editors: about it. the presence of alcohol, whether right choices. Cara Shulman We aren’t out to get you by you were drinking or not, you’re P.S. We don’t get your [email protected] any means. As I said before, our going to get documented. Is mail, that’s an entirely different Jessica Downer main goal is to keep you safe, the rule flawed? Maybe. But position. Do your research. [email protected] and making sure you understand every policy on this campus was what is expected of you from the designed out of necessity, to -Cristina Millan SGA Representative: college. keep residents safe. If this person Tyrone Heppard [email protected] Business Manager: Demolition Derby: Otter Creek Please contact [email protected] Staff Writers and Photographers: Hannah Connelly, Adam Gonzalez, Samantha Ficken, Jessica Otter Creek is a street in The pot holes that exist on might be time to consider a Downer, Steven Cuce, Kevin McDonnell, Justin Ritzel, Teddy serious, and immediate, this street are not only a disgrace pavement job. Montalvo, Nathan Vaji, Mark Nader, Mike Kasel, Melissa Kane, to how a road should be paved but Although Otter Creek is Brittani Sahm, Sam Dutkowsky, Jay Distefano, Brian Lupo, need of repaving are also a serious safety hazard. every tire stores best friend and Megan O’Brien, Kimberly Massaro, Christina D’Agostino, Sarah People are taking unusual there are several of them within a McCannon, Chris Oullette, Todd Curtis, Matt Tyoe, Justin Atkin- By Jason DiStefano paths when driving down this five mile radius, it still isn’t fair to son, Steve Hernandez, Molly Fogarty, Giovanni Diomede, Tony Staff Writer road because they are trying to people living in the community. It Nguyen, Teresa Riley, Nick Larocca, Dave Mindich. avoid these trenches in order to makes for expensive repair bills preserve their tires. With this and an unsafe path to drive on. Flag & Stamp Designer: Faculty Adviser: Usually when people are being said, it isn’t safe, or should Jack Korzyp, 21, from Antonio Mancilla Scott Rapp driving out of control on a road, never be necessary for people to Baldwinsville, said, “Thanks to [email protected] [email protected] the reason isn’t because crater- drive down a street like this. Not Otter Creek, I had to buy a new sized pot-holes cover an already to mention, it is basically a one muffler for my car.” narrow street. If you are driving car street. Could there be an undercover on Otter Creek, I sure hope you In the City of Cortland’s deal going on with the City of The Dragon Chronicle Newsroom: (607) 753-2803 are a slick handler. defense, the weather here can Cortland and a few tire shops? 111 Corey Union Fax: (607)753-2805 Driving down otter creek is be compared to a wintery hell I highly doubt it, but who Cortland, NY 13045 E-mail: [email protected] like driving a golf cart off of a and is most likely why there are knows. I understand why people sand trap; for those of you who more holes in it than there is have come to this conclusion, Website: http://web.cortland.edu/dragonchronicle have never experienced this, it is flat pavement. With the winter Activities funded by SGA and MAF very bumpy and aggressive. coming to an end (or is it?) it See POT HOLES , page 6 OPINIONS The Dragon Chronicle April 7, 2011 5 Consider this, Cortland The SUNY Cortland commencing the show-within-a- What ensues is constant Theatre program will miss it’s due to Robbins’ performance, Department of Performing Arts show. commotion and repeated most talented performer. there was plenty of talent on the certainly knew who their audience The audience is introduced mishaps that tug the play in But there is plenty of talent in stage behind him. was when they decided to make to every character in the play several different directions. This the program here, and the future With the exception of “The Drowsy Chaperon” their in an eventful and energetic play was performed well by a looks promising. Robbins and Amy Lamberti, who spring semester performance. opening scene, as the performers talented cast, and paced by a nice After watching this played a fun and ditzy character The quirky, imaginative, and come together like a machine arrangement of music executed performance, and I must admit named Kitty, the Musical Theatre humorous musical dares to spoof with moving parts working in by an equally talented orchestra, that although Cortland has staged program here is composed its own genre of entertainment; unison. This set the energy level but was ultimately successful for some of the most exciting and entirely of underclassmen. the result is two hours of fun for the Sunday 2 p.m. matinee one reason: Douglas Robbins. popular plays over the past two Quigly and Fuchs played that successfully snatches the performance that I attended on “The Drowsy Chaperone” is years—“Kiss me Kate” and the two lead characters behind attention of a college audience. March 27, which concluded a show within a show, which is a “Sweeney Todd” are two that Robbins with confidence and The musical is set in the with enthusiastic applause story about a lonely man reliving come to mind—“The Drowsy style, and Junior Nicole Herlihy 1920’s but takes place inside the from an audience that filled up his passion and appreciation of Chaperone” was the first show I displayed her beautiful singing living room of a lonely man with approximately 70% of the theater. theater inside his living room. had seen. voice and subtle humor as the a nostalgic mind and an aroused The plot of the musical The audience is invited to watch Now a senior myself, ready eponymous character: The imagination. follows a popular showgirl, Janet the play unfold, as the narrator to conclude my final semester Drowsy Chaperone. The show begins in complete Van De Graaf, played by Junior offers asides and anecdotes to of college, I realize I missed out If you are reading this now darkness, as the voice of the Katie Quigly, that has decided explain what is going on. on something special throughout as an underclassman, a professor, narrator, referred to as Man In to give up her career in show He also offers personal my four years by missing these or a staff member at Cortland Chair in the playbill, provides a business in order to marry an oil insights and opinions, as well performances. that will be here in the future, commentary on theater. “I hate tycoon, Robert Martin, played by as frustrations he harbors for Cortland is a school known make sure to avoid the same theater,” the voice says. “Well, sophomore Tim Fuchs. certain scenes. The Man in the primarily (almost exclusively) mistake I made, and attend every it’s so disappointing, isn’t it?” However, Van De Graaf’s Chair often stops scenes half- for its athletics and its teaching performance the Department of This character, played by Senior producer Feldzieg, played by way through and addresses the departments. When an outsider Performing Arts puts on. Douglas Robbins, goes on to say Joey Gugliemelli, is trying to audience, and by the middle of thinks of Cortland they think of how theater in the old days, back spoil the wedding and get Van De the first act it is clear that the main jocks playing varsity sports and when the greats were performing, Graaf to stay on as the star of his character is the narrator himself. studying to become Physical This column is intended to was transformative: unlike the newest production, “Feldzieg’s Robbins plays this roll Education teachers. motivate participation and feedback theater of today. Follies.” tremendously, and by the time Something that absolutely from our readers. Please e-mail your responses in relation to this article Then the lights rise on the Feldzieg employs the the show is over and the cast is does not come to mind is the to [email protected], stage in the Dowd Fine Arts Latin lover, Adolpho, played taking their bows, Robbins is performing arts. addressed as a letter to the editor. Center to reveal this lonely by Rasheem Ford, to swoon rewarded with the highest praise This just in, the Musical man sitting in a chair next to a Van De Graaf on her wedding from a crowd that is now standing Theatre program at Cortland is record player. The man takes day; all while being pressured in unison. formidable and palpable, and -Matt Ianno out an old record called “The by two gangsters, employed by Now a Senior, “The Drowsy it should start to come to mind Drowsy Chaperone,” places Feldziegs’s lead investor, to make Chaperone” was Robbins’ last when you think of Cortland. it on the player, and classical sure Van De Graaf stays in the performance as a Cortland Although “The Drowsy music scratches away the silence, business and makes them money. student, and it is clear the Musical Chaperone” was special mostly Why Are We Being Punished? Top 10 Inventions

Getting rid of Monroe from other schools who, after worried about impending finals or Here’s a list of some of Math: Math is my arch hearing of our stories, decided to graduating; students need this day the most important in- nemesis, but it is a necessity. If Fest is silly and unpro- forego going to Cortaca in lieu of to relax. it wasn’t for math there would ductive coming this semester participate And nothing is more relaxing ventions in history be no airplanes, landings on the in the celebration of the end of than sipping on a beer while moon, roller coasters or countless By David Mindich another school year and that tiny chucking your empties at the By Eric Feuer other inventions. Staff Writer window of real spring weather wasted dude in the dunk tank. (Or Staff Writer Math has a large part to Cortland graces us with? in at least what I assume was a play in our daily lives, besides “At least we still have Kid dunk tank; I can’t quite remember calculating how many drinks we COLUMN Cudi.” Cortland obviously myself.) In honor of the iPad 2’s can have at the bars tonight. doesn’t realize just how drunk There’s money being lost unveiling I’ve decided to compile Written Language: Which is As I’m quite sure everyone you have to be to really enjoy that through this decision too. And my own list of the top ten mightier, the sword or the pen? I already knows, Cortland has dude. Screwing with Monroe Fest no, I don’t just mean from buying inventions of all time, in no real know this much, one you can take decided to cancel Monroe fest has far reaching repercussions. beer. My house has a pool on order. through airport security and one after hearing about U Albany, And what do we tell Cortland’s who is going to get a ticket; I I’ve compiled the valuable you can’t. who managed to pull off a truly own, who, since the start of this had money on my boy—he got and rational opinions of me, In reality though, imagine spectacular display of drunken semester have been drinking one within the first five minutes myself, and I, to put this a world without words. No stupidity during their annual earlier and earlier each Saturday of getting to Monroe last year. It list together and took into newspapers, texts, Tweets or St. Paddy’s day Keg’s N Eggs in preparation for this day? was a sure thing, damn it. consideration how many people Facebook wall posts. I shutter celebration this year. “Stop?” Kan Jam, Cortland. You’re this invention affects and the thinking of a world without I must say, as a Cortland No—that sucks. ruining Kan Jam. There’s no impact it has had on civilization written words. student, I’m offended that our It’s a community thing, arena for this game—the random as we know it. Circuits: I wouldn’t even be school would group us in with Cortland. It’s a rare occasion drunken shouts from passersby For those of you hoping to able to write this article without these apparent animals. To think when a student can stumble up on Monroe Fest is the closest any see Jesus on the list, sorry but circuits. Okay that’s a lie, there that any decent Cortland student to a local lemonade stand and of this sport’s faithful athletes religion didn’t make the cut this is always pen and paper, but who would have the mental capacity proudly order a glass to chase will ever get to a home field year. wants to actually write? Circuits to even start a riot on Monroe fest their next shot of vodka—think advantage. Do you expect us to Condoms and Contraceptives: account for so many things you is absurd. of the children! And don’t forget host our tournaments without Let’s be honest on this one folks, use in your everyday life, it’s Albany’s students are clearly about the students who live on these moral boosting spectators? sex is not only necessary it’s scary. a bunch of light weights. No one Monroe. We can’t. We won’t. enjoyable...if done correctly. And Phones, computers, in Cortland is ever sober enough Many of Cortland’s students Actually, we very much can, the world is already overcrowded televisions, iPods, cameras, to take to the streets during rent houses on this street solely and we very much will. And this enough, imagine if there was appliances and video game Monroe Fest-- we can barely for Monroe Fest (property may is where canceling Monroe Fest no way to prevent pregnancies. systems. In our lifetime computers manage the walk down to A Pizza very well plummet after this really makes no sense. It’s too Unfortunately, not enough people have completely transformed. We and More. year.) These students are never late now. take advantage of these resources. didn’t have it this good when we To take away Monroe Fest more proud than when standing in Monroe Fest or not, Cortland I’m looking at you Teen Mom. were young, and we have circuits is to take away one of Cortland’s front of a sea of drunken strangers students are planning on getting Clothing: Well it’s been a to thank for that. most hallowed traditions. chilling in their backyards. Our hammered on the April 30. Now long time since the Garden of Man Made Shelter: When What Cortland student students’ self esteem is very much we’re just going to be restless and Eden, and some people would you pass a homeless person on doesn’t have a confused and at stake here. have nowhere to go. be doing the world an injustice the street you most likely look at spotty story about Monroe Fest? It’s a stress thing as well. It’s Think about it. by not wearing clothes. Plus them and think, “I’m glad that’s What are we to tell our friends the end of the year, many of us are clothes let us look stylish while not me.” we survive the elements. One Well imagine if that wasn’t downside of clothing is that a just you but all of us. Homes have necessity has become a symbol of come a long way from mud huts Quote of the Week: status and wealth. and small log cabin villages. Even Boats: That’s right, boats. apartment buildings have come The world isn’t one big highway, light-years from the overpacked there is water everywhere. And and dangerous tenant buildings of “When I was a boy, I laid in my twin-sized bed a lot of it too so our great great the early 1900’s. ancestors had to figure out a way Internet: Oh the internet, to get across the stuff. the great and wonderful internet. and wondered where my brother was. They developed the boat, the How many hours a day are we first real vehicle. If there was no using the web? Growing up boat there would be no Columbus the internet was unknown and -Mitch Hedberg day, people playing Marco Polo strange, now it’s so familiar you or great movies like Titanic. The wonder how people ever got by world is a better place because of boats. See INVENTIONS , page 6 6 April 7, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle OPINIONS INVENTIONS Wing City Monday FROM PAGE 5 without it. The internet allows Central City Bar & Grill meal, I am stuffed and satisfied. you to keep in contact and search offers a wing-night alter- When you first enter Central, for people, find a partner, sell or you put yourself on the waiting buy objects, book vacations, do native to Neubig list. Depending on the time you research, pay bills and even buy get there, the wait can be from 15 a house. If it can’t be done on the By Tony Nguyen to 45 minutes but it is well worth internet, it can’t be done. Or it’s Staff Writer the wait. illegal in the first place. The maximum number of The Wheel: Well you knew Everyone is used to Neubig’s people you can have at one table this one was coming. The wheel is “wing night Monday,” but if you is six so make sure you don’t go the greatest invention. The wheel ever get the chance, make your down with more than five other is year one of inventions, the big way downtown to Central City friends. If you want, you can also bang. I feel bad for the guy who Bar and Grill at 17 Central Ave sit at the bar, no need to be 21 to came up with the great invention and experience their take on wing sit there, eat wings, and watch before the wheel, the one that no night. whatever game is on that night. one talks about anymore. The boat I find Central City’s wings It doesn’t matter where you sit, might have been key to crossing to be much better than Neubig’s, you can watch the game on one of oceans, but the wheel allowed because the wings are much their ten televisions. you to cross land and transport bigger, taste better, and they are There is also music to listen things far easier. If the guy who only 25 cents each. You can also to while talking with friends in invented the wheel existed today, get a dollar side-salad, which a busy atmosphere. I have been Jesse Eisenberg would play him is amazing, and the portions are going to wing night for the past  in a film. reasonable. two years and not once have I had Music: Rounding out the list There are many different bad service--other than having to  wait for tables to free up. is something we all enjoy, well flavors you can get on your wings  the normal people at least. When and your salad. Friendly servers Wing night starts at seven someone tells you they don’t will even tell you which flavor and ends at eleven. I highly  like music, report them to the they like the best. Also, if you do recommend everyone go down  authorities because they might be go down to wing night at Central, and enjoy one Monday at Central • an alien. make sure to get a side of waffle City Bar and Grill for wing night; •  Music has been around since fries. They are good and are under it is good food, good people, and the dawn of man, since someone two dollars. good times. •  struck two rocks together and When I order at Central, I get made the first beat. eight hot wings, a side salad, and •  It has come a long way from a side of waffle fries: all for under Mozart and Bach, to the Beatles eight dollars. By the end of the •  and Michael Jackson, up to the  mix we currently have. Music it is a must for Otter Creek to • brings people together and offers be repaved. People are tired of •  a release from life, something we POT HOLES participating in the demolition could all use now and again. derby on their way to class and  FROM PAGE 4 paying for outstanding fees in  order to fix our cars. considering Otter Creek has been  like a bumpy roller coaster for the past two years.  Whatever the case maybe,        

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Genesee Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. Interested in writing TV, music, movie, concert, restaurant, book reviews and more? Write for the Lifestyles section! For more information, e-mail Lifestyles [email protected]. Chris Farley’s Back From The Dead Carell Leaves “The Office” Steve Carell resigns as Carell’s next big comedy Steve Hernandez and televisions favorite re- role would have him working Brian Lupo join for the alongside Will Ferrell, Christina gional manager Applegate and Paul Rudd. In the worst band in the world 2004 comedy, “Anchorman: The By Ryan O’Callaghan Legend of Ron Burgundy,” Carell By Brian Lupo Staff Writer Staff Writer played Brick Tamland the weath- erman with an IQ of 48. After seven seasons of “The In 2005, Carell’s career sky- Have you ever heard a song Office,” Steve Carell is retiring rocketed. He nabbed the role of so bad that you were compelled from the role that made him a star. Michael Scott in the American re- to listen to it over and over again? With only three more epi- vamp of the British sitcom “The No, I’m not talking about sodes left, Carell will say good- Office.” “Friday” by Rebecca Black. I’m bye to Dunder Mifflin’s Regional Though “The Office” was talking about my band: The Chris Manager, Michael Scott, in order slated to make Carell a television Farley Undead Cameo. to focus on his movie career. star, he also took a shot at film in In late 2009, my roommate For most of his career, Carell 2005. He co-wrote “The 40-Year- Steve Hernandez and I came up was only a minor blip on the Hol- Old Virgin” with Judd Apatow with the concept of The Chris lywood radar. In 1988, he started and starred as Andy Stitzer, the Farley Undead Cameo. working with the Chicago based 40-year-old on a mission to lose The band name is a reference acting troupe, The Second City. his virginity. to the music video “Stupid Girl” With them, Carell built his act- Since 2005, Steve Carell has by Cold. Around two minutes and ing and improv skills with fellow landed a ton of film roles. Carell thirty seconds into the music vid- comedian and future colleague has had major roles in “Little eo there is a person in the crowd photo provided by Brian Lupo Steve Colbert. Miss Sunshine,” “Evan Al- who looks exactly like the late In 1996, Carell was a cast mighty,” “Horton Hears a Who!,” actor Chris Farley, who passed Cover for the band’s latest album, “14 Ways To Bleed On Stage” member of the sketch comedy “Get Smart,” “Date Night,” “De- away six years before the release show “The Dana Carvey Show” spicable Me,” and “Dinner for of the video. alongside Colbert. The show only Schmucks.” The both of us wanted to cre- talent," and most importantly, for our songs is in collaboration "wtf die." with his actual skill. I’m going to lasted for six episodes, but it was As of now, Steve Carell only ate music, but neither of us had a stepping stone for Carell’s cast- has three episodes of “The Of- any real experience. After reading those com- have to apologize to him one day. ments, we knew we had struck a We are currently finishing ing in “The Daily Show with Jon fice” left. In the next episode I told Steve that with his Stewart,” which he appeared in “Training Day,” airing April 14th, Macbook he should start making chord: we must continue to be the up our latest album, “14 Ways worst band in the world. To Bleed On Stage” (a reference from 1999 to 2005. Michael will begin training the beats using the program Garage- In between his time on “The new regional manager Deangelo band. Steve started creating beats, We began producing nonsen- to the Cold album, “13 Ways To sical songs such as “The Ballad of Bleed On Stage”). This album Dana Carvey Show” and “The Vickers (Will Ferrell). Ferrell’s and I came up with song ideas. Daily Show with Jon Stewart” contract only has him on for a Later, I would record vocals over Mr. Freeze,” “The Charlie Sheen has marked a progression in our Cancer,” and “John Travolta Has sound, due to using better produc- Carell made a guest appearance four episode story-arch, which these beats. on the sitcom “Just Shoot Me.” leaves fans speculating who will In early 2010, we created So Many Problems He Needs To tion software, Reason 4.0 and a Get Fixed.” All of these songs KORG synthesizer. He also worked on some short replace Carell indefinitely. our first song entitled “The Dark lived sitcoms, “Over the Top” Due to hit theaters July 29th, Knight”. The song features a gui- are great examples of our sound Aside from being a terrible and the themes that are associated band, our real goal is to make with Tim Curry and “Watching Carell stars in “Crazy, Stupid, tar and drum track from Garage- Ellie” with Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Love” as Cal Weaver, a man try- band, and the lyrics came from with our songs. people laugh. If we had to define In terms of musical talent and our genre, I’d say our music falls “Over the Top” only aired three ing to get back into the dating the German Wikipedia page for episodes and “Watching Ellie” world when he finds out that his the movie “The Dark Knight”. accomplishments, my band mate in the same vein as other comedic Steve has done well. A few weeks acts such as “Tenacious D” and didn’t make it past sixteen. wife, Julianne Moore, wants a Steve released the song on a For the first time, Carell was divorce. Carell plays wingman to music-sharing website, and these ago I wrote an article about his “Flight of the Conchords.” side project Nervous Chicken, Look for our album to be highly noticed in the public eye as Ryan Gosling and Brendan Fra- are some of the things people Evan Baxter in the 2003 Jim Car- ser. had to say: "1 star for the godaw- which is an accurate representa- released online at www.sound- tion of his musical ability. It’s cloud.com/tcfuc and keep up with rey film “Bruce Almighty.” Carell Although Steve Carell is ful band name," "This is one of acted as the antagonist to Carrey, stepping away from the role that the worst 'songs' I've ever heard. unfortunate that my horrendous us on Facebook to get updates on vocals and insane subject matter the worst band in the world. receiving the anchor position at made him a star, it seems that his Please STOP! You have ZERO a Buffalo news station that Car- star is not yet ready to fade. rey’s character vied for. “Insidious” Keeps Home Buyers Off The Market

New horror flick “In- children. Of the three young children, their oldest son Dalton (Ty sidious” is scary, unique, Simpkins) seems to be the most twisted; a must see important for a reason unknown to the audience. By Matt Tyoe The move in is stressful Staff Writer for the family, especially with a young baby crying the entire REVIEW time. Josh seems to be growing apart from Renai, who recently Insidious is a classic, PG-13 quit her job in order to pursue her horror movie that was released on lack-luster music career. Friday, April 1. Tragedy hits the family as Although only rated PG- Dalton hits his head in their new 13, this movie provides enough attic. He seems fine at first, but scares and thrills for any horror goes to bed at night and slips into fan interested in getting spooked a deep sleep that he, for some rea- by a haunted house style horror son, cannot get out of. The doc- film. tors are confused as to what is the James Wan (Saw, Dead Si- matter with him. He shows what lence) does a nice job directing seems to be comatose behavior, this film. He directs this common but he is not in a coma. photo provided by reelnerdchick.com type of horror flick in a unique Renai starts to notice strange manner. things happening in the house Rose Byrne and Patrick Wilson during a scene of the movie where they try to figure out the hauntings This film may lack some while Dalton is staying in the originality and cause the viewer hospital. These incidents are mild to wonder “Havent’ I seen this beat first; Renai mostly feels like tor, and ghostly figures are seen tion and gives her son and Renai at certain parts with regards to the fore?” But what it lacks in origi- she is being watched and expe- out of the corners of their eyes. a number of a friend of hers who ghost hunting. All in all though, nality it makes up for with terrify- riences a lot of abrupt wake-ups Fed up and terrified of the can likely get to the bottom of this movie is worth a watch if you ing twists and a fairly interesting out of deep sleeps with feelings house, the Lamberts move into the issue. Things get even more are a fan of horror movies. story to follow. of something strange going on in a new house, hoping to get away intense as the ghost hunter team This film does a great job to The film starts off with the the house. from the haunting. However, run- comes in to try to resolve the is- keep it PG-13, but still has the Lambert family moving into a After Dalton, still in his co- ning away from the house doesn’t sue. ability to scare people to a great new house. The family consists of matose-like state, returns home, solve anything. Although this may be your extent. I think it was worth a husband Josh played by Patrick the happenings get more intense. A terrifying demon type fig- run-of-the-mill, haunted house watch, but I would probably wait Wilson (Lakeview Terrace), wife Doors begin to open and close on ures appears to Josh’s mother. movie, it has a certain element to until it comes out on DVD. It was Renai played by Rose Byrne (Get their own, strange whispers can When this happens, Josh’s moth- it that makes it extremely watch- not worth the movie admission Him to the Greek), and their three be heard through the baby moni- er decides it is time to take ac- able. It tends to get a little weird price at the theater. 8 April 7, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle LIFESTYLES Do You Dubstep? London originated music get a feel as to what really good or her iPod should make their dubstep music is do not hesitate way over to YouTube and listen genre Dubstep is sweep- to go onto YouTube and search to something new. ing over the music scene his name for great music that has However, be aware that many the “dubstep feel”. people post their own “dub- By Stephanie Disen It also does not hurt that Dub- steped” music and sometimes Staff Writer step is great music to party to. it is really terrible. Put it this So this is to the people who are way: some people took it upon hosting parties and who still have themselves to Dubstep Rebecca Dubstep is taking over the “Black and Yellow” on their par- Black’s “Friday,” a song that no clubs one song at a time. One ty play list. It is time to broaden matter what you do to it, will al- thing that many people have re- your horizon and listen to some- ways be terrible. cently hopped on the bandwagon thing that is completely different Take a listen to music that has for, is listening to music that has than the norm. been Dubsteped because you nev- been “Dubsteped.” Dubstep is a So anyone who is sick of er know, you may come to be ob- genre of music that originated in hearing or listening to the same sessed with it and it could become London in the garage scene. old music that is currently on his your favorite music to listen to. Dubstep is centered on the bass that gives a lot of songs an electronic feel. Dubstep consists of slow beats that are heavy and that have deep basslines. Even though it sounds like a lame explanation of what Dubstep is, it is hardly lame when blaring out of speakers because of the heavy bass. It is not unheard of to hear popular songs become dubsteped. Personally, I feel that some songs sound 20 times better once they have been dubsteped. Examples of songs that have been dubsteped extremely well are “Bass Down Low” by The Cataracs, “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga, and “In for the Kill” by La Roux. Skrillex is an artist whose music is basically all Dubstep and who also has been the one to photo provided by freshnewtracks.com Dubstep popular songs that many Spacious 2 Bedroom listen to. So if you really want to Club disk jockey advertises the Dubstep movement with his t-shirt apartment Fall 2011-Spring 2012 “Hop” On Into Theaters Only $2,000 per student per New animated movie, semester “Hop,” is humorous and appropriate for all ages Includes heat,

By Justin Atkinson hotwater Staff Writer and garbage The next great animation removal movie just came out this past weekend and that movie is “Hop.” Call 756-5951 There aren’t a lot of great animated Easter movies out there, but Steve or Leslie this one takes the cake for sure. The movie stars James Mars- days. den who played Cyclops in the X- Men movies, as Fred, and voice of the Easter Bunny is Russell Brand. “Hop” also stars enter- tainers Chelsea Handler, David Hasselhoff and Hugh Laurie who plays the doctor in FOX’s hit show “House.” “Hop” is about E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, who heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' photo provided by the247news.info roll band. In LA, he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker E.B. and friends get hip for the promotional poster for the film hits E.B. with his car. As Fred struggles with his major animated box office hit last mated films that I have seen in new house guest, he begins to like year. a while and it tops any animated him as the movie goes on. Both “Hop” is an hour and a half holiday movie that I have seen E.B and Fred learn valuable les- long and is rated PG but is a mov- before.” sons from each other and towards ie for all ages. Even if you are Cortland graduate student the end they really grow on each a person who isn’t into animated Clint DeVinney said “I’m not re- other. Both Fred and E.B both movies, this is still a movie that ally that big on animated movies know what it means to grow up you must see because it’s funny ,especially Easter movies. But, I by the end of the movie. and touching. would have to say that I am glad The movie is directed by Tim This movie should be out for that I saw “Hop.” Hill who also directed “Alvin and a while, but it’s definitely a movie If you are on the fence about the Chipmunks.” Both show si- that would be better watched be- seeing this movie, I would recom- miliarities in the respect that they fore Easter comes to get you in mend that you go see it because are both about animals who have the Easter spirit. you’ll be missing out on another a passion for music. “Hop” has become popular great animated movie that will This film is also from the among Cortland students. Cort- make you laugh every minute same people who brought you land junior Andy Buckley said you’re in the theatre. “Despicable Me” which was a “This by far one of the best ani- Got a hot news tip? Let us know! [email protected] LIFESTYLES The Dragon Chronicle April 7, 2011 9 The Middle East Comes to Cortland Beverly Hills Fabulous

Pita Gourmet adds cul- New VH1 reality series, singers and bands in the 80s, while traveling on tour. Many ture and healthy food Beverly Hills Fabulous, of the comments that she has on options to Main Street lives up to its name the show is in the perspective of a “big girl,” which she tries to rep- By Kimberly Mazzaro By Jessica Downer resent proudly. Staff Writer Copy Editor This show reaches every element of a good reality TV show. REVIEW If you have the time on a It brings drama, multiple story Monday night at 10:30 P.M., lines, and comic relief. Some check out Beverly Hills Fabulous of the situations that have been Planning on trying something on VH1. featured on the show were Sean new? Tired of the usual cafete- The show features the popu- finding an assistant, Katrina per- ria food? If so, why not try Pita lar celebrity stylist Elgin Charles; forming a make over for a young Gourmet here in Cortland? Lo- whose goal is to create and build man’s very deserving mother, and cated on 41 Main Street and open a beauty empire, starting with Lolita getting hit on by a married Monday-Saturday from 11 A.M. his upscale salon in the heart of tour bus driver. to 9 P.M., Pita Gourmet offers a Beverly Hills. Along with being An added element that might variety of delicious Middle East- busy with his business, he is also appeal to audiences is the hair tips ern cuisine that is worth trying. hard at work raising his teenage given by the cast members during The cuisine promoted by Pita son with his ex-wife Jackée Har- the commercial breaks. This information could be useful, espe- Gourmet represents the food of photo by Kimberly Mazzaro ry (know for her role as Tia and Lebanon, is the essence of the Tamera Mowery’s mom in “Sis- cially coming from hair profes- Mediterranean diet. The restau- The simple, homey, and inviting decor of downtowns Pita Gourmet ter, Sister.”) sionals who know what they are rant provides a large quantity of The drama switches between talking about. starches, fruits, vegetables, sea- Elgin and his crazy salon staff. The only negative thing food, fresh fish, and animal fats are limitless. which is fried, ground, packed His staff includes Sean, Katrina, about this show is that the content that are consumed in moderation. In regards to their diverse wheat with beef, Hummus Wrap, and Lolita. might only appeal to a small audi- In Lebanon, poultry is eaten menu, they serve a lunch and din- and Baba Bannush Wrap. Feta Sean is a rising and talented ence, which might be women and on a regular basis, as compared to ner vegetarian special on Mon- Cheese, Baba, Hummus or a side styling star despite only starting ethnic people. red meat that is usually consumed day, Thursday and Friday. of Sauce can be added to any at the age of 26. His outspoken The show is a refreshing in the form of lamb. Garlic and Some of their appetizers in- wrap for an extra dollar. nature gets him in trouble with from the shows that VH1 airs dai- olive oil are also two ingredients clude Tabouleh, which is a fresh- Lastly, they provide delicious Elgin frequently, especially when ly. Instead of showing a bunch of that are extremely popular in Leb- ly diced salad including parsley, pitas, burgers, salads, soups, and it comes to professionalism and people who could potentially get anon, which is why you will find tomato, bulgar wheat and mint American sandwiches for those growth in the hair care business. eliminated by not winning stupid them in a variety of Pita Gour- leaves blended with lemon oil. who would rather stick to the tra- Katrina is a country girl who challenges that have nothing to do met’s meals. Hummus, Baba Gannush, Falafel, ditional tuna salad, chicken salad, decided to bring her success in with what they are trying to win, Most frequently, the foods which is a vegetable patty pre- or BLT. Kansas City to glamorous Bev- Beverly Hills Fabulous shows provided are either grilled, baked pared from chick peas, Grape Since it’s opening in 1996, erly Hills. She has to learn how a legitamate business and what or sautéed in olive oil. It is very Leaves stuffed with rice, oil, lem- Pita Gourmet has provided Cort- to style “The Elgin Way” in order goes on each day while adding rare that butter or cream is ever on and spices. Spinach pies are land with Lebanese food and has to obtain celebrity clientele. dramatic elements. It is definitely used, besides for some deserts. also all included as well. added a delicious and healthy Lolita or “Lo” started her a worth while show to watch. Pita Gourmet provides blend of Middle Eastern and stylist career doing hair for R&B Pita Gourmet takes pride in the “healthy choices” icon next to the Mediterranean traditions to the healthy choices that they supply meals for those who are consci- town. for consumers. entious about what they are con- Both simple and fresh, the The vegetables that are pre- suming. ingredients substitute the conven- sented are often eaten raw, pick- The platters that they serve tional American fast food that is led, or cooked. Although sauces include Shishtawooc, Shish Ke- filled with fat. are not as prevalent, Lebanon bab, Shawerma Kebab, and Kufta Pita Gourmet is the ultimate cuisine focuses on spices, herbs Kebab which is ground beef and Middle Eastern food experience and the freshness of their ingredi- lamb with parsley, onion and that should be enjoyed by all, and ents. Pita Gourmet is the epitome spices. as the owners of the restaurant of what Lebanese people eat, and Middle Eastern Wraps in- say, “You’ll be glad you did!” the combinations of their dishes cluded of Chicken Gryo, Kibbie, Watch Out Kanye, Barnes is Here

Recording artist Kevin success than ever. ing the band’s constantly evolv- photo provided by ology.com This marked a shift in the ing sound. Barnes displays his un- sound of “Of Montreal” that took Kevin Barnes has had a The cast of “Beverly Hills Fabulous” poses for a fabulous picture touchable musical talent the release of five albums to de- plethora of both talented and velop. The result: intricately as- iconic artists at his disposal to By Steve Hernandez sembled mélanges of electronic collaborate with. Staff Writer sounds and melancholic lyrics, He produced Solange creating sad, yet upbeat songs, Knowles’ latest album, has re- Want to beef up your resume and which provide for an interesting corded keyboards for a “Bright begin paving your career path? Sometimes you have to trav- listen. This formula has allowed Eyes” song, and has even started el outside of your comfort zone “Of Montreal” to have their last a project called “Blikk Fang” Interested in journalism, creative to be successful. Kevin Barnes three releases place in the top 100 with Andrew VanWyngarden of had to step out of his comfort on the US music charts. MGMT. He is also rumored to be writing zone to have a successful career “Hissing Fauna, Are You The producing the next release from or photography? as the lead singer and principal Destroyer?,” “Skeletal Lamp- popular French band Phoenix. songwriter for “Of Montreal,” for ing,” and “False Priest” are show- Kevin Barnes can be likened The Dragon Chronicle always which he composes all music and cases of Kevin Barnes’ ability to to Kanye West for his ability to writes all lyrics. arrange, mix, and compose, with arrange and compose music. If welcomes new members! The release of his first album very little help from the other Barnes continues to push the Cherry Peel in 1997 was met with “members” of the band. “Skeletal boundaries of acceptability and less than favorable reviews. After Lamping” sounds the band’s most creativity as he has during the last Cherry Peel’s lackluster recep- complete effort and after hearing 13 years of his career in music, he Meetings are Mondays at 9:30 p.m, tion, Barnes decided to move the album, you’ll know that this is should be in the studio working Corey Union 111! Come join us! his albums in a more narrative what they are supposed to sound with West one day; maybe even direction in order to placate his like. giving him advice. audience with the releases of The What’s more important how- Bedside Drama: A Petite Tragedy, ever, is Barnes’ most recent re- The Gay Parade, and Coquelicot lease, “False Priest.” It marks the Asleep In The Poppies: A Variety first time that “Of Montreal” has Of Whimsical Verse. collaborated with other artists. However, after the release Janelle Monae, a singer and song- of 2002’s Aldhils Arboretum, writer, sings on the tracks “Our Barnes decided he was done lis- Riotous Defects” and “Enemy tening to critics and moved to Gene”, while Solange Knowles Polyvinyl Records, where he had lends her vocal talents to “Sex much more creative freedom, and Karma.” he released Satanic Panic In The The album is their most var- Attic in 2004. That was when ied effort and sounds more like an Barnes returned to his comfort R&B record than a pop record, zone. He was poised for more unlike their earlier efforts, mark- SPORTS The Dragon Chronicle April 7,2011 10 Athletes Of the Week Mangini and Karpinski showcase thier talents on the road By Ashley Wysocarski News Editor Courtney Mangini ended her freshmen season on the gymnastics team on a high note. At the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships (NCGA), in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Mangini worked tirelessly to earn herself All-American honors, three times. Mangini put together a tremendous floor-exercise routine, earning an outstanding score of 9.7, which was good enough to tie for the title of national runner- up. The balance beam is another event that Mangini earned All- American honors in, resulting from her tying for 6th place with a score of 9.55. The last of her three All- American awards came from Mangini’s 9th place finish in the all-around competition, with a high score of 37.525. A few weeks before the NCGA Championships, Mangini earned herself much attention from her strong showing in photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), which was Mangini tied for second with her floor exercise and sixth on the balance beam taking All-American honors at the NCGA Championships held in Cortland. 9.225 result on the uneven bars. performance in the season opener impressive third place with a time 11.07 seconds for the 100-meter At the ECAC, Mangini Mangini’s freshmen year earned outdoor track meet. of 44.38 seconds. While all these race, which was quick enough to earned All-ECAC honors in the much attention, and was full of The Army Dick Shea times of Karpinski’s sucess were earn Karpinski second place. same three events, while also jaw dropping scores, and shows Open highlighted Karpinski’s worth bragging about, he came The men’s 4x100 relay team notching career-high scores in a great deal of promise for the talents, and ignited promise for to the Hamilton Invitational even was again anchored by Karpinski, four events. Her floor exercise remainder of her Red Dragon a strong season. Karpinski won stronger, and outdid himself in and took home first place in the and all-around routine both career. the 200-meter race with a time each event. event by finishing the race in earned Mangini second-place Cortland’s male Athlete of of 23.01 seconds, and came in During the invitational in 42.82 seconds. Coming up this finished, with scores of 9.8 and the Week, Zac Karpinski, has third during the 100-meter race, Clinton, N.Y., Karpinski ran week, Karpinski and the rest 38.275 respectively. started the outdoor track and field clocking in at 11.34 seconds. the same races, with even better of the team, look to build upon Mangini’s vault routine season strong. Karpinski was In addition, Karpinski ran the results. For the 200-meter race, an already successful season at during the ECAC was also awarded the SUNYAC Men’s anchor leg of the 4x100 men’s Karpinski came in third with a the Moravian Coach P Open in strong, with a 9.65, and her Track Athlete of the Week for his relay team; the team came in an time of 22.69, and clocked in at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. fourth career-score was for her

stopped two shots in 18:13. quarter by outscoring Oneonta, finished with a 5-1 edge in the RIT improved to 6-0 and Oneonta After taking a 4-1 lead after 6-0, for a 10-1 lead into the half. fourth quarter for the 22-4 final. fell to 1-7. Cortland will host the LACROSSE the first quarter, Cortland seized The Red Dragons then held a 7-2 With this win and loss, Ithaca Bombers this Wednesday FROM PAGE 12 control of the game in the second advantage in the third quarter and Cortland improved to 5-2, while at 7 p.m. at the Stadium Complex. Championship slips away at Greased Weasel Men’s Rugby is narrowly Aqualina was the Warriors last defeated by Oswego at chance to tie the match but they were unable to find the tryzone. Greased Weasel Tourney The match ended 7-0 and the Warrior’s undefeated record on By Teddy Montalvo the day came to an end. Staff Writer Team Captain Thanner The Cortland Men’s Rugby Hestdalen said after the game team the “Warriors” lost in “We expected to meet them in the Championship game this the Championship game, and we weekend at the Greased Weasel did. We played well the whole Tournament in Oswego. tournament they just had one Although the ruggers lucky break with a well placed outscored their opponents 94-0 kick”. in their first 3 matches, Oswego “They had a lucky bounce, squeaked by with a 7-0 win in the you can do that kick 100 more finals. times and it will never bounce Cortland kicked off to start so perfectly to him again” senior the match. Senior Brad Demo Nick Tricarico added. got the first hit of the game and Despite losing their last from then on it was fast paced match, Cortland played fantastic. hard hitting match. Oswego’s Almost the entire team scored pack players fought hard for try’s throughout the tournament. possession at every tackle which Notable scores came from; kept Cortland playing their high Duncan Forbes, who barreled tempo style offense. his way into the tryzone, Mike The Warriors were able to Compton and Jeff Wilson both get the ball out wide on a number had a number of impressive runs of impressive plays from their on the outside which ended in wing. Seniors; Drew Herrmann, scores. Tony Aqualina, Drew Mike Pagano and Nick Tricarico, Herrmann, and Mike Pagano all had nice runs which spread photo provided by Teddy Montalvo were all able to score using their Oswego’s defense but Cortland The C-State Warriors started out strong, outscoring thier opponents 94-0 in the first three games speed to juke out their opponents. was unable to capitalize. was unwilling to give the other an bounce landed the ball right into Cortland fought hard for Cortland heads to the SUNY It was 0-0 at the end of the inch. The only score came when Oswego hands where they ran it in possession. Great defense from Championship Tournament next first half. Oswego stole a scrum down and for the try. The kick put Oswego the entire team kept Cortland in weekend in Albany where they The second half was no was able to kick the ball passed up 7-0 with 10 minutes left. the match until the last minute. look to maintain their title of different from the first. Each team Cortland’s defense. A fortunate With time winding down, A remarkable kick from Tony State Champions. 11 April 7, 2011 The Dragon Chronicle SPORTS Huskies Prove They’re Top Dog A look back at the road to UConn’s 2011 NCAA Championship win By Nathan Vaji Staff Writer Combine two mid-major underdogs and two national storied programs and you get the 2011 Final Four in Houston, Texas. VCU went from playing in the First Four, to playing in the Final Four by using hot three point shooting and a stingy defense. Along with a fiery young coach who isn’t afraid to dive on the floor, the Rams upset teams from five of the six power conferences to reach their first ever Final Four. Shaka Smart, the 33 year old head coach of the Rams, led his Rams to the Final Four in just his third year as a head coach. He joined Butler head coach Brad Stevens as the youngest to reach the Final Four. Speaking of Stevens, his Butler team made it back to the Final Four after an improbable run to last year’s championship game, losing to the hands of Duke. Butler survived a last second put back, a late foul fiasco, and an overtime to make it to Houston. Kemba Walker carried the UConn Huskies to the Final Four after cruising through the first rounds of the tournament. Walker’s heroics and the improved play of freshman Jeremy Lamb helped get 68 year old head coach Jim Calhoun back to the Final Four for the first time since 2004. photo provided by images.morris.com The other storied program (From left) Benjamin Stewart, Tyler Olander, Kemba Walker, and Kyle Bailey celebrate as Nat’l Champions after beating Butler 53-41 in the Final Four was the points in the second half to help came through and nailed two free possession of the first half, the for the game. UConn outscored Kentucky Wildcats. After losing the Bulldogs pull away for a 70- throws with one second to go. Bulldogs put the ball in the hands Butler 34-19 in the second a remarkable class from last 62 victory. John Calipari, who has taken of Shelvin Mack. Mack dribbled half to pull away for the 53-41 year, a new group of freshman VCU, who had averaged 74 three different programs to the around the top of the key and championship win. stepped in a brought the ‘Cats points per game in the tournament Final Four, was knocked out and launched up a three pointer that Kemba Walker finished with back to the Final Four. Brandon so far, was held to just 39 percent went home still looking for his found the bottom of the net as the 16 points and Jeremy Lamb Knight hit the game winning shot shooting and hit just eight three first national championship. buzzer sounded to give Butler the added 12 points, all coming in the in a second round victory over pointers. In the tournament, the Butler was back in the 22-19 halftime lead. second half. Princeton and then continued his Rams hit 43.8 percent of their championship game for the However, halftime The title is Jim Calhoun’s hot play as Kentucky knocked off shots and 10 three pointers on second straight year, and would adjustments brought UConn third and he became the top-seeded Ohio State. average. again face a national powerhouse. out with renewed confidence oldest coach to win a national Butler and VCU would meet In the second game, no UConn was looking for their third and energy. UConn took the championship at 68 years of age. in the first game in Houston. The one would leave disappointed. national title, all under Calhoun. ball inside, where their big Butler became just one of two mid-majors would meet for Kemba Walker scored 18 points The first half started off as men dominated. The Huskies four schools to ever lose in back- the chance to advance to the to lead UConn to the 56-55 win. a defensive battle, with Ronald outscored Butler 26-2 in the paint. to-back national championship national championship game. But it was the freshman Shabazz Nored guarding Walker. Both Butler’s solid outside games. Butler senior guard Shelvin Napier who was on the free throw teams took a while to get going shooting went ice cold in the Mack scored 24 points and Zach line in the final seconds with the offensively. second half. The Bulldogs made Hahn scored eight consecutive chance to ice the game. Napier Tied 19-19 with the final just 18.8 percent of their shots

singles by Graczyk and Adornetto. a Bryan Mistretta walk and a Wild led off with a single and winning run. The Red Dragons took a 4-3 lead bunt single from June that rolled advanced to second on a sacrifice Cortland’s three games at BASEBALL in the bottom of the eighth when dead just inside the foul line. bunt by June. After a strikeout for Plattsburgh on Saturday and FROM PAGE 12 Smith singled, stole second, went Graczyk bunted the runners to the second out, Adornetto singled Sunday, April 2-3, have been pitch. to third on an error during the second and third, and Adornetto down the right field line to tie the postponed due to the weather. The The very next day, Cortland steal and scored on a wild pitch. was intentionally walked. The game. Senior Dan Kaplan then teams will play a doubleheader on completed the sweep against Brockport tied the game in the next batter was struck out before followed with a single through Thursday, April 7, at noon (one Brockport when they rallied to ninth; McCormick led off with Thode hit the game-winning the left side. A wild pitch moved nine-inning and one seven-inning win in their final at-bat in both a single and pinch runner Mike single. the runners to second and third game) and a single nine-inning games of the doubleheader, 5-4 in DeGregory moved to second on In game 2, which was only and freshman P.J. Rinaldi walked game on Friday, April 8, at noon. game 1 and 4-3 in game 2. Coleman’s sacrifice. The next two played in seven innings, Cortland to load the bases. Jeff Wiltsie In game 1, Cortland trailed batters walked and Weakley hit a was trailing 3-2 going into its had a 0-2 count at the plate when 3-1 entering the bottom of the sacrifice fly to score the tying run. final at-bats in the bottom of the Coleman’s wild pitch scored seventh but tied it up on RBI Cortland’s rally started with seventh before they rallied back. Adornetto from third for the Sports Red Dragons Split the Week Cortland Cortland loses to list of 100 goal scorers here at Cortland. It is very humbling Athletics RIT, but crushes to be accompanied by a truly Oneonta. outstanding group of athletes that have built the Cortland Scores By Chris Ouellette lacrosse program into what it is Staff Writer today. Getting my 100th goal is a testament to the great players that BASEBALL (Game 1) On Wednesday, the nationally I have had the pleasure of playing Cortland 5 fifth ranked RIT men’s lacrosse with during my career here and Brockport 4 team scored five of the game’s the coaching staff for believing in last six goals to come back and me from day one and setting me BASEBALL (Game 2) up for success. I cannot thank my defeat Cortland, 12-11, in non- Cortland 4 conference action at the Stadium teammates and coaches enough Complex. Freshman Joe Slavik for helping me achieve this Brockport 3 led the Red Dragons with three record.” Next: @ Plattsburgh goals, and junior Mike Tota When asked about the team’s recorded two goals and an assist performance so far this season, to become the 20th player in Tota said, “I feel that our team has school history to score 100 career underachieved so far this season, MEN’S LACROSSE goals. Senior Neal Hopps scored with 2 losses in our first 6 games. Cortland 22 We have shown flashes of being twice and senior Chris DeLuca Oneonta 4 had a goal with four assists and the dominant team that we strive won 9-of-14 face-offs. to be, but overall we have not Next: vs. Ithaca Junior Greg Wright, performed on the level that we are sophomore Sean Davern, and capable of.” WOMEN’S LACROSSE freshman Mark Panneton each On Saturday, twelve different Cortland 20 players scored goals, led by Tota scored a goal and senior Jay Oswego 5 DiStefano contributed with and Slavik, who each scored two assists. Sophomore goalie four, as Cortland defeated Next: @ Brockport Mike Kaminski made six saves Oneonta, 22-4, in the opening in 58 minutes, 10 seconds, and game in SUNYAC for both freshman Scott Tota did not stop teams. DeLuca, DiStefano, and SOFTBALL (Game 1) any shot over the final 1:10. Panneton each added two goals Cortland opened up a 6-2 photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com and an assist for Cortland, while Cortland 1 lead going into the second quarter Midfielder Joe Slavik scored four goals and one assist on Saturday sophomore Thomas Casey scored Nazareth 0 and stretched the lead to 7-2 early twice. on a Tiger turnover, a Cortland Bressler scored into an empty net Seniors Vincent Brites and in the second quarter before the defender threw a pass into the Red with 20 seconds left. SOFTBALL (Game 2) Tigers scored five straight goals Mike Oppito and freshman Brian Dragons goal to make it a 10-8 DeLuca won the ensuing Winterfeldt each recorded one Cortland 8 to tie the game at 7-7 with 8:40 game at 6:11. RIT then scored faceoff and assisted on Hopps’ remaining in the half. Cortland goal and one assist, while Wright Nazareth 0 three goals halfway through the second goal of the game with 18 contributed with four assists took the lead in halftime on fourth to take an 11-10 lead with seconds left to make it a 12-11 in Next: vs. Oneonta Slavik’s second goal of the game and three other players chipped 6:30 remaining. Senior goalie favor of RIT. Cortland won the in with one goal each. Goalie at the 7:36 mark. Bob Tonnessen made a save next faceoff but RIT junior Avery Slavik and Tota made it a Tota made his first career start, on a high shot from Cortland Hallett forced a turnover and the stopping five shots in the first 10-7 game with goals at 12:01 sophomore Tim Rommel and the Tiger were able to run out the and 8:50 of the third quarter half. Kaminski made two saves Tigers cleared the ball with just clock for the victory. in 11:17, and junior Kyle Gaebel before the game turned in favor more than a minute left in the After the game, when asked of RIT. After the Red Dragons game. The Tigers were then able about reaching, Tota said, “It Athletes gained possession of the ball to keep possession and senior Iric feels great to be on such an elite See LACROSSE, page 10 of the Red Dragons Roaring Ahead Week Cortland Baseball sweeps Brockport in three-game series By Chris Ouellette Staff Writer

On Monday, junior Aaron Schuldt threw a three-hitter with nine strikeouts and a walk as the nationally 20th-ranked Cortland opened its SUNYAC schedule with a 7-1 victory over Brockport. Courtney Mangini Schuldt allowed just one unearned Gymnastics run in nine innings to improve to Earned three first-team All- 2-1 on the season. American honors at the NCGA The Golden Eagles took a Championships in Wisconson 1-0 lead in the top of the second inning. Zach Prentice reached second base on a throwing error, and then went to third on a groundout. After Jake Coleman was hit by a pitch, the run was then driven in on Tom McCormick’s bunt. Coleman and McCormick moved to second and third, but then stranded there after a groundout. Brockport photo provided by cortlandreddragons.com threatened again in the top of the third; Max Keado struck out Plays made by Nick Thode (left) and Adam Smith (right) helped Cortland win Tuesday’s doubleheader to lead the inning, but reached the bottom of the third. Junior Graczyk’s sacrifice fly. Freshman play. The Red Dragons then first on a wild pitch. A throwing Matt June led off with a single Tim Panetta then singles in the added their final three runs in the error on Mike Weakley’s bunt put and made it to third on a wild third run two batters later. In the seventh when John Adornetto hit runners on second and third, but pickoff play. Freshman Adam fourth, Matt Wild and June led off a one-out double and then scored then Schuldt got the next batter to Smith’s grounder to first drove the inning with singles, and then on a single from Nick Thode. Zac Karpinski ground into a double play and a in June, and Smith made it due advanced to second and third on Panetta then singled in a run and Men’s Track and Field strikeout to end the threat. to an error. Smith then stole a wild pitch. Smith’s groundout the final run scored on a wild Earned SUNYAC Athlete of the Cortland took the lead second, went to third on an error drove in Wild; however, June got Week title by placing first in the for good with three runs in and scored on sophomore Zack thrown out at third for a double See BASEBALL, page 11 200-meter dash