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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. September 16, 2010 The Ithacan Volume 78, Issue 4 Employees weigh in on job quality

by kayla reopelle contributing writer Classroom To better assess employee satisfaction and to weigh its strengths as a collegiate employ- Professors2.0 tap into online trends er, Ithaca College tested itself by participating in the Chronicle of Read Professor to enhance course learning Higher Education’s 2010 “Great Komaromi’s blog; Colleges to Work For” survey. post response by 8 p.m. by michelle bizon When the results were an- assistant news editor nounced, the Aimee Dars Ellis, assistant professor of man- college was not Keep the dis- Practice 6-8 p.m. included on agement in the School of Business at Ithaca Col- cussion going. lege, logs onto her Twitter account from her of- the final list of Comment on fice computer. As @doctordarzy, Ellis sends her great colleges this article at Read Professor 140-characters-or-fewer tweets out into the Twit- to work for. theithacan.org. Read Professor Ellis’ Check Professor Baker’s Wagner’s blog by Friday. terverse. They’re viewable to everyone, but she C o l l e g e latest tweet before class blog before class Post response! tomorrow has a specific audience in mind — her students. administration, faculty and Practice 6-8 p.m. She sent her first tweet April 2, 2009, and said staff members took the survey it was an experiment for class-related announce- in March and April, and Mark ments. In the past few weeks she sent tweets Coldren, associate vice president Final project posted warning of impending deadlines and linking to of human resources, received the on Blackboard! articles pertaining to class discussions. survey results Sept. 7. Weekly tweet due Ellis said she sends messages like these to reach President Tom Rochon, who by midnight out to students through a technology platform with was in communication with Coldren during the survey pro- See teaching, page 4 cess, said the specific results will De sign by Colleen Lowery not be released to the public. “These results will be kept from faculty and staff,” Rochon said. “They will be used to inform our initiatives with respect to all Red Cross recovers from blood shortage employees at the college.” The survey assessed colleges by mary kate fain Community College to see which with a questionnaire concerning contributing writer college can collect the most blood characteristics of their school After recovering from a sharp in two days. and another questionnaire on decline in blood donations resulting “It’s the first time we are do- individual’s evaluations of their from schools being out of session, ing a two-day blood drive, but we respective workplaces. the American Red Cross is hosting are hoping it will work out,” Gold- Methodology of the survey was a series of blood drives to continue fine said. “We have way too many based on feedback from a panel meeting the constant demand. people come in at blood drives to of higher education experts. The The New York-Penn region of where we don’t have enough time panel’s suggestions were used to the Red Cross released a state- and power to handle everybody. customize the survey to reflect is- ment in mid-August asking for A We’ve had to turn away walk-ins.” sues specific to colleges, according positive, B positive and O positive In the coming months, the Red to the Chronicle. donations to meet specific regional Cross will also host blood drives at The results from the two as- hospital needs, Marianna Schreyer, Cornell University and other loca- sessments were combined into 12 communications manager for the tions in the area. The next drives recognition categories that focused New York-Penn region, said. will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 on topics like trust in leadership, Since then, the Red Cross was p.m. Friday at the Ithaca YMCA general work life conditions and able to meet that need by holding a on Graham Road, and from noon teaching-specific areas. chain of blood drives in the region to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Sept. 27 in Rochon said this particular leading up to and during Labor Williard Straight Hall at Cornell. survey stood out to him because Day weekend. With schools up and The national Red Cross needs responses could be measured running again for many students, more than 38,000 blood donations alongside other schools. the Red Cross was able to collect every day to supply basic needs, “Although colleges can be enough blood on campuses and in according to its website. College very diverse in size and work- communities across the country and high school students make up ing conditions, [this] benchmark to respond to the acute shortage, about 15 percent of all donors, and makes much more sense than Schreyer said. college-age donors are becoming the usual benchmark that you Ithaca College’s Red Cross club, increasingly important since many get against employees working led by sophomore co-presidents go on to be consistent blood do- in a business or industry setting,” Shayna Goldfine and Steve Kahlar, nors, Schreyer said. Rochon said. has set a goal of doubling last year’s “Collecting blood from college In spring 2005 Suzanne Forsyth blood collection this semester, campuses is always great because Cornell University sophomore Benjamin Lehman gives blood as nurse Serena Associates conducted a Quality of Goldfine said. these are people who have just Coates monitors his veins Friday in Williard Straight Hall at Cornell. Work Life study at the college. “I love donating blood,” Goldfine reached donating age,” Schreyer emi ly park/the ithacan Through this study, the con- said. “It gives you this sense of help- said. “Hopefully they’ll have a posi- sulting practice found that the ing someone, and it’s not like you tive donating experience and it will Less than 38 percent of the coun- could be transmitted through a college’s strong points were col- even have to do a lot.” become a lifelong habit for them.” try’s population is eligible to do- blood transfusion — but some are league appreciation, employee On Oct. 5 and 6, the Red Cross But despite the constant need nate blood, according to the Red related to lifestyle. benefits and a strong culture of club will host blood drives in Em- for blood, the Red Cross has rules Cross website. Many of these rea- According to the Red Cross’ community. The study showed erson Suites. The college has also preventing a large portion of the sons are medical — like certain challenged Tompkins Cortland U.S. population from donating. blood disorders or diseases that See red cross, page 4 See survey, page 4

find more. online. www.theithacan.org 4 The Ithacan nw e s Thursday, September 16, 2010 Donors Instructorsteaching use social media find rules from page 1 which many of them are already familiar. “There are so many challenges to [holding] stu- limiting dents’ attention,” Ellis said. “That is the struggle — red cross to find the right mix of social media students re- from page 1 spond to. And for me, it is an ongoing quest.” A growing percentage of faculty members at in- website, a person is prohibited stitutions of higher education like the college are at- from donating blood if they are tempting to tap into the networks their students are a male who has had sexual con- already heavily using outside the classroom. Some tact with another male, even faculty members at the college are incorporating once, since 1977; have ever taken social networking platforms, such as Twitter; col- money, drugs or other payment laborative creation platforms, such as blogs or wi- for sex since 1977; or have had kis; and learning management systems offered by sexual contact in the past 12 the college, such as myHome, to engage their stu- months with anyone described dents both in and out of the classroom. above. There are also rules re- A University of Colorado–­Denver study con- garding those who were born or ducted by professor Joanna Dunlap and doctoral have traveled out of the country candidate Patrick Lowenthal in 2009 found that and people who have tattoos. students tweeting for class were more cognizant of Some students, like senior Elise class material because they sustained interactions Springuel, face these challenges outside of class time. when it comes to donating blood. Junior Dylan Hulser was one of the students in Springuel said she has always Ellis’ Organizational Behavior and Management A imee Dars Ellis, assistant professor of management, tweets from her office. Ellis is one of several wanted to donate, but can’t be- class, for which she started tweeting. Hulser, who professors at the college who is dabbling in social media and online learning strategies for class. cause of the restrictions that apply has been using Twitter for more than two years, jacob Lifschultz/the ithacan to her. Springuel recently got two said he benefited from the increased out-of-the- tattoos and traveled to Africa and classroom communication with Ellis. “I brought this real interest in using technology pants formed quite sophisticated peer networks, the Middle East. These scenarios “You’d never want your professor to call you to Ithaca, but Ithaca doesn’t have the same culture following up to 60 accounts with the ratio of fol- prohibit her from giving blood. and say, ‘Hey, I hope you’re working on your essay,’” [as the University of Texas-Austin],” Baker said. “I lowing to followers at 1.5,” the study said. “I’m actually very angry about Hulser said. “But just to have something come to really have trouble getting students to participate.” Mark Hall, assistant professor of modern lan- the restrictions,” she said. “Many your phone or to look on your [Twitter] timeline The potentially time-consuming and distract- guages and literatures at the college, posts his class of them are arbitrary. ... The rules and see, ‘Essay’s due tomorrow. Hope you’re enjoy- ing nature of social media platforms like Twitter is materials on myHome, the college’s Web portal for affect so many people and there ing it,’ or something like that is nice.” identified as another drawback to the use of social the campus community. Hall requires that students is such a shortage of blood.” Kurt Komaromi, assistant professor of mar- media in the classroom, according to a 2008 paper submit questions in class, which he later answers. Springuel said she hopes to keting and law, began using social media in his “Can We Use Twitter for Educational Activities?” “Especially in foreign language classes, stu- donate blood in the next blood classes about five years ago by requiring his stu- The study was conducted by professor Gabriela dents are hesitant to ask questions because they drive, but doesn’t know if she will dents to create and maintain blogs. Grosseck of the West University of the Timisoara feel self-conscious,” Hall said. “This was a way for be allowed to. “Students have grown up with social media, and and doctoral candidate Carmen Holotescu of the me to [give] the biggest benefit to the class.” Disputes on some controver- it’s integrated into their lives,” he said. “If you want Politehnica University Timisoara in Romania. Rachel Wagner, assistant professor of philoso- sial restrictions are currently at a to connect with students effectively, having some Andy Petroski, director and assistant professor phy and religion at the college, said social media legislative standstill. social media skills would be very helpful to you. It of learning technologies at Harrisburg University of platforms work best in process courses — courses Schreyer said though the re- gives you more flexibility in delivering content than Science and Technology and organizer of the Learn- that involve students taking individual responsi- strictions affect many college [in] just a traditional classroom experience.” ing and Entertainment Evolution Forum, has also bility for their learning process. students, the Red Cross doesn’t Kimberly Baker, assistant professor of sociology experienced the setback of students being reluctant “How do you balance the mood of social media have much jurisdiction over at the college, said the success of social media as a to adapt social media skills to the classroom. with the goals of academic learning?” Wagner said. making changes to them. teaching tool is largely dependent on the campus. “Students are adept at social networking … “The pedagogical justifications have to be in place. “The regulations regarding “I actually don’t allow computers in my class- but they’re not necessarily adept at using them If you’re using social media in a course that learning blood donations are handed down rooms anymore because students watch soccer for learning,” Petroski said. can happen in that sort of very informal journaling to us by the FDA,” Schreyer said. games and surf the Web and chat with their friends,” But some research shows that social media tools kind of way, then social media is a natural match.” “We really don’t have any say in it.” Baker said. “It ends up being a distraction here.” grow quickly when used in a proper college setting. Komaromi said the most important point for On June 10, a federal panel of But Baker said even amid anecdotal case studies A 2009 study at the University of Leicester, professors to keep in mind is that the tools they use members of the U.S. Department of heavy social media use, the college seems to be “Twittering the student experience,” found students should benefit their students ultimately. of Health and Human Services less open to a full integration of social media in the developed intricate networks of support through “[Social media], in and of itself, can’t replace the Advisory Committee on Blood classroom as compared to larger institutions like the Twitter, even when first introduced to the platform. quality of the in-class experience, but it can supple- Safety and Availability met to University of Texas–Austin where she used to work. “In a relatively short period of time, the partici- ment it tremendously,” he said. discuss the current controversy surrounding blood donations from men who have had sexual contact with other men in the past 33 years. The committee voted against recommending the Survey measures changes to the Red Cross blood donation criteria. The committee stated its final faculty opinions decision in a press release sent out after the ruling. survey to — a 36 percent response rate, “We find that currently avail- from page 1 Coldren said. able scientific data are inadequate “If we continue to participate, I to support change to a specific al- the college needed improvement hope to do a better job with commu- ternative policy,” the release read. in management, human resources nication and marketing,” Coldren said. However, some college stu- orientation and supervisor con- Stan Seltzer, Faculty Council chair dents are still doing what they duct, according to the Quality of and chair of the mathematics depart- can. Last year, the college’s Red Work Life Final Report. ment, has worked at the college for Cross club had 127 people do- During its three-year existence, 25 years. He did not participate in the nate and was able to give blood the Great Colleges survey has grown survey, but said he has watched fac- to 337 people in need. to include 43,000 respondents and ulty perceptions of their jobs evolve. Goldfine said the Red Cross 275 institutions of higher education “People work pretty hard here, club will continue hosting blood — 221 of them being four-year col- but I don’t know if we’re any different drives on campus throughout leges. Ninety-seven colleges were than other places,” he said. “What M ark Coldren, associate vice president of human resources, works Monday in the year, including a drive in recognized on the list this year. keeps a lot of faculty at it, and the his office. Coldren sent the Chronicle survey out toI thaca College employees. early December. Ayana Richardson, assistant staff as well, is that it’s worthwhile.” Kelsey o’connor/the ithacan Goldfine said it’s essential for dean for student services in the A solid advantage the college students at the college to give School of Business, participated in has is the flexibility employees have But many hourly workers who the school running, Coldren said. blood or assist at blood drives if the survey and said the college was with their positions, Seltzer said. think innovatively to improve the Coldren said he is unsure wheth- restrictions prevent them from transparent about the reasoning be- “If their research takes them in a college, like Christopher, are not in- er the college will participate again. actively donating. For Goldfine, hind the polls. different direction, then by and large cluded in surveys like “Great Colleges Though the results of the survey are giving blood is a simple way to “[We] knew it was coming they can pursue that,” he said. to Work For.” in, analysis of the findings is still to make a big impact. months before it came out, and it Cheryl Christopher, postal ser- “I didn’t actually see the study,” come, he said. “I’ve always wanted to donate was simply stated [that] we need to vices assistant, knows this flexibili- Christopher said. “I guess they know “It’s a good step for us,” he said. blood, and I started donating get a baseline,” she said. “We need to ty firsthand. She stepped out of her what they’re doing.” “I don’t know exactly what we want when I was 17,” she said. “I have understand where we’re at.” normal routine to start a recycling Most surveys cover administra- to do with it per se, and that’s part O negative so I always felt, ‘Why Of the 938 surveys issued to program after seeing trash build- tion and faculty members, but not the of my interest in what the campus not give back something that employees, 333 were responded up near the post office. large percentage of staffers that keep community thinks of it.” other people need?’” [Thursday Briefing] 2 The Ithacan Thursday, September 16, 2010 Nation&World French Senate bans face veils Lazio in the race for the party’s nomination The French Senate overwhelmingly passed for governor. Paladino will face state Attorney a bill banning the burqa-style Islamic veil on General Andrew Cuomo, the well-known son public streets and other places Tuesday, a of former Gov. Mario Cuomo. measure that affects fewer than 2,000 women but that has been widely seen as a symbolic Quran burning triggers rioting defense of French values. Police fired warning shots to disperse hun- The Senate voted 246 to 1 in favor of the dreds of stone-hurling Afghans yesterday in bill in a final step toward making the ban a the latest in a series of protests against Quran law — though it now must pass muster with burning in the U.S. France’s constitutional watchdog. The bill was At least 35 police officers and 10 protest- overwhelmingly passed in July in the lower ers were wounded, Interior Ministry spokes- house, the National Assembly. man Zemarai Bashary said. Hospital officials Many Muslims believe the legislation is said two of them had gunshot wounds. They one more blow to France’s No. 2 religion and appeared to be from ricocheting bullets. risks raising the level of Islamophobia in a The topic of Quran burning has stirred country where mosques, like synagogues, outrage among millions of Muslims and are sporadic targets of hate. However, the others worldwide after a small American law’s many proponents say it will preserve church in Florida threatened to destroy the the nation’s values, including its secular holy book to mark the anniversary of the foundations and a notion of fraternity that Sept. 11 terror attacks. Though that church is contrary to those who hide their faces. backed down, several copycat burnings were The bill is worded to trip safely through posted on the Internet and broadcast to the legal minefields. For instance, the words Muslim world. “women,” “Muslim” and “veil” are not even Protecting the past Afghanis order fake voting cards An Orthodox Jew reacts to Israeli police officers (not pictured) yesterday during a protest mentioned in any of its seven articles. against the removal of ancient tombs in the neighborhood of Jaffa, in Tel Aviv, Israel. The local France will be the first European country Printers in Peshawar, Pakistan, recently Jewish community is trying to halt construction of a hotel in an upscale Jaffa neighborhood. to pass such a law, though others, notably said they have produced thousands of fake Ariel Schalit/associated press neighboring Belgium, are considering laws voter registration cards at the request of against face-covering veils, seen as conflicting Afghan politicians for the use in the coun- with the local culture. try’s parliamentary elections Saturday. instituted safeguards that will keep falsified team. However, it’s the first time in the award’s The cards, some shown to The Associated cards from being used. These include mark- 75-year history that a player has forfeited it. Tea Party comes away with wins Press, add to evidence that fraud could un- ing voters’ fingers with indelible ink, searching USC was hit with heavy sanctions by the Tea Party candidates pulled off upsets in dermine the elections and further destabilize voters to make sure they are not carrying mul- NCAA this summer after it determined Bush Delaware and New York on Tuesday in the the Western-backed government of President tiple cards and checking to make sure they are and his family had received hundreds of states’ Republican primaries. Hamid Karzai. old enough to vote. thousands of dollars in gifts from two fledg- After a primary season shaped by economic A fraud-marred presidential election Tariq Khan, a 32-year-old printer, said he ling California-based marketing agents. The pain and exasperated voters, the grassroots, last year threatened the credibility of the accepted the registration card requests because NCAA ruled that Bush was ineligible for the anti-establishment movement can claim wins Afghan administration at home and with the times are hard for printers, and it was more 2005 season, which opened the possibility in at least seven GOP Senate races, a handful of Western nations waging war on the country’s profitable than ordinary work. that the Heisman Trophy Trust would take Republican gubernatorial contests and dozens resurgent Taliban. back the award. of House primary campaigns, and it influenced Voting regulation has improved, but an NFL athlete forfeits Heisman One of the few guidelines given to Heis- many others. influx of fake cards raises the possibility of a Reggie Bush took the unprecedented step man Trophy voters is that a player must be in Conservative Christine O’Donnell upset person with multiple voter cards voting many of forfeiting his 2005 Heisman Trophy on compliance with NCAA rules to be eligible for Rep. Mike Castle in the Republican Senate times and could still cause problems in an Tuesday, saying the scandal over improper the award. primary in Delaware, propelling tea party insecure country where monitoring of polling benefits while he was a star running back at Whether the 2005 Heisman will be giv- activists into a November showdown with stations will likely be spotty. the University of Southern California should en to Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Democrat Chris Coons. The fakes shown to the AP resembled not stain “the dignity of this award.” Young, the runner-up for the award, remains In New York, tea party ally Carl Paladino genuine Afghan cards, but it was not clear if Returning the trophy has no practical ef- to be seen. dealt another shock to the GOP establish- they would withstand close scrutiny. fect on Bush since he’s already in the NFL ment, when he defeated former Rep. Rick Afghan election officials said they have and a member of a Super Bowl championship SOURCE: Associated Press this week September 16–22, 2010 corrections Last week it was reported that add your event author Paul Loeb was scheduled 16 thursday 17 friday 18 saturday to speak Sept. 13. Loeb will Drop events for “This Political Cartoonist Tom Spit That! Open Mic will be Help pull Japanese stilt grass, speak at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 in Week” in the marked box in Tomorrow, sponsored by the held from 6 to 8 p.m. in from noon to 4 p.m. Meet Textor 103. The Ithacan office, or e-mail Park Center for Independent IC Square, Campus Center. behind Terrace 10 near the Assistant News Editor Taylor Media, will speak at 7:30 p.m. IC Natural Lands kiosk. Yom Kippur, a Jewish holiday, Long at [email protected] by copy editors in Emerson Suites. will begin at sundown. 5 p.m. Monday. Katherine Alexander, Shelley Mural Decorating, sponsored by Shabbat Services will begin at Attadgie, Megan Blarr, Amanda the African-Latino Society, will be 6 p.m. in Muller Chapel. stationed in Campus Center from Brzezowski, Alexa d’Angelo, Shabbat Dinner will begin at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shaza Elsheshtawy, Mary Kate 7:15 p.m. in Terrace Dining Hall. Fain, Allie Fiete, Sara Friedman, Jillian Kaplan, Cady Lang, Kristin Leffler, Brittany Rose, Carly Sitzer, Marissa Smith, Maya 19 sunday 20 monday 21 tuesday 22 wednesday Vulgaropulos, Vicky Wolak. Catholic Mass will be held at “Clave — The Key: A Rhythmic Jeopardy Night, sponsored by Applications due for December 1 and 9 p.m. in Muller Chapel. Journey from Africa to the New the African-Latino Society for 2010 graduates. World,” part of the CSCRE Latino Heritage Month, will Evensong, a Protestant Commu- Got a news tip? Discussion Series, will be held be held from 8 to 10 p.m. in nity worship service, will begin at from 7 to 10 p.m. in Hockett IC Square, Campus Center. 9:30 p.m. in Muller Chapel. Family Recital Hall in the Whalen Center for Music. Contact News Editor Paul Loeb, author of “Soul of a Aaron Edwards at Citizen,” will speak in Textor 102 [email protected] at 7 p.m. or 274-3207.

Multimedia Can’t get enough of Video Audio Slideshow Video our stories? There’s Check out this week’s See photos from Watch highlights from even more online. 1-on-1 with freshman Tuesday’s “Stuff the the Physics vs. Math Check out our Jackie Rodabaugh, Bus” event hosted by ultimate Frisbee game multimedia at a forward for the the United Way of held Saturday on the theithacan.org. women’s soccer team. Tompkins County. Fitness Center Quad. Thursday, September 16, 2010 ne ws The Ithacan 3 Peace pole Bus collects donations for United Way disappears By ryan sharpstene staff Writer The United Way of Tompkins County collected from chapel more than 200 donations from students Tuesday as part of its first annual Stuff the Bus event. By nicole ogrysko Nonperishable foods, personal items and school Contributing Writer supplies were collected in a As remembrance services for yellow mini-bus parked in the ninth anniversary of Sept. 11 Check out an audio the academic quad of Ithaca proceeded this year, one thing slideshow of the College’s campus. Depend- United Way’s Stuff was missing on ing on the overall success the Bus event at Ithaca College’s of the event, the national theithacan.org. campus. The United Way may begin to peace pole near host similar donation drives across the country, the Muller Cha- Reynolds said. pel pond was re- Ann Colt, chief development officer of ported missing the United Way of Tompkins County said the to the Office of Tompkins County Stuff the Bus event is one of 11 Public Safety at Dunn said the pilot programs being organized across the country 3 p.m. Monday. Office of Public for the United Way. Colt said the Tompkins County Investigator Safety hopes to chapter is happy to be a part of the pilot. Tom Dunn said locate the pole as “We are truly honored,” Colt said. “With this be- there are no sus- soon as possible. ing our inaugural year, we made it coordinate with pects at this time, our Day of Caring [today].” and the motives behind the act The United Way of Tompkins County, a From left, senior Laura Louon hands her donation to senior Mykal Urbina at Tuesday’s Stuff the Bus are also undetermined. Dunn said regional chapter of the national charity group, event. Urbina, along with junior Adam Polaski, helped bring the bus to the Ithaca College campus. the Office of Public Safety is still conducts several fundraising events throughout Karla cote/The ithacan investigating the incident. the year to benefit low-income residents in the “We’re looking for the com- local community. the most donations and top what was done last fundraising for the United Way.” munity’s help as to where it is and All proceeds from the donation drive will be year,” Polaski said. “It really is a coalition of entities Colt said the engagement of the three colleges what happened,” Dunn said. distributed to community organizations, food between all three colleges and the United Way.” will play a major role in the success of the pilot. The peace pole has been pantries and schools across the county to help Gadabout Transportation Services provided Oftentimes, Colt said he finds students more than a part of campus memorial residents in need. The Stone Soup Philanthropy the mini-bus used for the four-day event, which is willing to help their local community. services since it was installed Corps, a campus organization run in conjunction a lead-up drive to the 14th Day of Caring sponsored “Having three colleges in one county is a eight years ago. The college with the local United Way that allocates money to by the United Way. real plus for the campaign,” Colt said. “Students chaplains purchased the peace nonprofit organizations in the community, helped The organization will continue to collect are wonderful. They have a lot of energy and pole as a way to commemorate to organize the on-campus portion of the event. donations for their annual Day of Caring event enthusiasm. They understand that there are folks the one-year anniversary of Senior Mykal Urbina and junior Adam Polaski today from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stewart Park. in the community who have these needs.” Sept. 11. served as the student contacts facilitating the event Colt said she hopes the event will make Senior Max Orenstein, a volunteer at the drive The pole is inscribed with the between the United Way and the Corps. community members more aware of the poor and member of the Corps, said many students words, “May peace prevail on “We work closely with the United Way of Tomp- conditions endured by some county residents. attend these events hoping to make a difference. Earth” in eight different languages kins County and their staff,” Urbina said. “They “This is actually our first initiative on all three “I think students give to charity for a number of and includes a plaque which lists came to us with this event and asked for our sup- campuses to bring awareness of hunger and the reasons,” Orenstein said. “A lot of the time it makes alumni who lost their lives at the port. We have been helping them coordinate this need for personal and school supplies in our public you feel good about getting out and making a World Trade Center. event on campus since.” school systems,” she said. difference in the community.” While Public Safety officials On Monday the bus was stationed at Tompkins Polaski and Urbina said collecting items on Colt said she is hoping the success of the event and the chaplains both said Cortland Community College in Dryden. After campus will help the United Way reach its goal of will allow it to become a staple of community they didn’t know exactly when coming to the college Tuesday, the bus traveled to collecting specific goods needed by the community. charity in the future. the pole went missing, Michael Cornell University for a day and a half and will stop “[The Corps] started about three years ago “We are really hoping that this will be success- Faber, Jewish chaplain and direc- at Stewart Park today. when I was a freshman as a connection with the ful and build,” Colt said. “Each year it will become a tor of Hillel said he and Carsten “It is really an exciting joint venture to collect local united way,” Urbina said. “We do a lot of matter of fact that Stuff the Bus will happen.” Martensen, the Catholic chap- lain, noticed its absence during the last few weeks of August. They reported the missing pole to the Office of Facilities, Center to add topics which directed the report to Public Safety, Faber said. The Office of Facilities con- to wellness program firmed it passed the report onto Public Safety, but did not return messages regarding further details. By elma gonzalez The creation of the program was Faber said he does not un- contributing Writer triggered by the desire to promote derstand why such an incident After the success of last year’s health on campus, Reynolds said. would occur. pilot program, The Office of The program has the potential to help “It’s like being wounded,” Faber Counseling and Wellness will students adjust to college life and stay said. “It’s not so much an outrage, sponsor the Wellness Wednesday healthy despite high stress levels. but it’s a violation, especially series again this semester. Topics this semester focus on since it was a true memorial. It Will Fudeman, a graduate of fitness, eating habits and alternative carried the names of the dead as New England School of Acupunc- medicine. Last semester, students well for this campus.” ture, taught students yesterday how were asked to give feedback about Faber said the Office of to control psychological problems what they might be interested in hear- Facilities told him they would and relieve pain with acupuncture. ing at meetings. After discussing all consider searching the bottom of Forty-three students, faculty and staff the possibilities, Reynolds and senior Acupuncturist Will Fudeman treats freshman Alexis Becker yesterday in the pond to see if the pole could showed up to learn about the ancient Dena Cohen, a student intern at the the Ithaca Falls Room, at this semester’s first Wellness Wednesday. have sank. Dunn said Public medical procedure. center, made the final selections. Alicia angelotti/The ithacan Safety will continue to investigate The program will include 10 “We ask the speakers to specifi- the case as they collect more evi- additional workshops covering a wide cally address issues that were sensitive Because the meetings are held Room, where the meetings were dence in the coming days. range of health-related topics and is to the challenges students face around during the lunch hour, students can held, prevented a large turnout. Faber said those who witnessed open to all members of the campus schedules and budget consideration,” show up with their lunch and learn “Students had to be turned away the original commemorative ser- community. The weekly workshops Reynolds said. about health issues. The wellness because there wasn’t enough seating vice are frustrated with the peace will be held at noon Wednesdays in Cohen said she attended a work- series is not a club, so students do capacity,” Heiss said. pole’s disappearance. the Ithaca Falls Room. shop last semester geared toward not have to attend every session or Keeping this in mind, Reynolds “It was one of the more Nancy Reynolds, director of the helping students adapt to the stresses pre-register, Reynolds said. said they moved the meetings to the remarkable experiences in the Health Promotion Center and the of college life. As an intern this se- Sophomore Rachel Heiss, a Ithaca Falls Room this semester in many years I’ve been here,” Faber program, said she hopes the series mester, she said she hopes to expand Student Government Association hopes of encouraging a larger turnout. said. “Even though that means will become a permanent part of the number of students involved with senator, met Reynolds through her Heiss said she attended the session nothing to the students today, some the campus community that gives the program by offering topics that involvement in SGA’s First Year Expe- called “Biofeedback: How relaxed are of us still carry that memory.” students, faculty and staff a quick might interest many demographics. rience Coordinating Committee last you?” last year and it helped her wind Faber said the incident way to learn more about physical “I was really stressed out about semester and agreed to help publicize down and relieve stress. reflects poorly on the quality of and psychological health. school and thought the topic would Wellness Wednesday events. “It taught me even taking 30 min- the college’s campus community. “We looked for topics we be interesting,” Cohen said. “This year After creating an event on utes out of your day to breathe re- “It turns out to be very hurtful,” thought were of interest — topics we are doing a lot more stuff with Facebook, Heiss said she received ally helps in terms of your mental and Faber said. “In some ways the cam- that people might not know a lot alternative health, so we hope it will several student responses, but the physical health,” Heiss said. “I highly pus is diminished when something about,” Reynolds said. spark [people’s] interest.” limited space in the Cayuga Lake suggest them.” like this happens.” Thursday, September 16, 2010 Ne ws The Ithacan 5 Student organizes club to fight malnutrition

By ERICA PALUMBO Stoltz has been joined by fellow CONTRIBUTING WRITER board members and sophomores For sophomore Elizabeth Stoltz, Conor Harrington, Colleen Worms- getting involved in the Ithaca College ley, Brittany Kenyon and Lilly Miller, community started with a Plumpy’nut. a blogger for The Ithacan, all of whom During her sophomore year in have been involved with IC Food for high school, Stoltz said she came Thought since its founding in May. across an article about the effects Wormsley, director of commu- of malnutrition on children in Af- nications, said she believes Food for rica while flipping through an issue Thought can significantly improve of CosmoGirl magazine. She said the lives of malnourished children. once she heard about Plumpy'nut, "There are children all around she was inspired to use the peanut- the world suffering from malnutri- based food packed with protein and tion and lack of education, and it's essential nutrients to help curb mal- so empowering to know that we, nutrition rates in Africa. as students of IC, can be a force for Plumpy'nut is packed in foil and change," Wormsley said. requires no preparation. It has a shelf Food for Thought held its first life of two years and a caloric count of meeting of the year at 8 p.m. Sept. 7 about 500 calories per serving. It costs in the Buttermilk Falls Room. The get- about $35 to sustain a child under together had a turnout of about 25 5 years old for a month. new and returning members. In March 2008, Stoltz started The club’s next event will be a Walk Food for Thought, Inc., a nonprofit for Plumpy’nut, held at 11 a.m. Oct. 9 organization in her hometown of at Cass Park in Ithaca. The money York, Pa., which has raised $15,000 raised will purchase Plumpy’nut for to date. The organization coordinat- feeding stations in Ethiopia, run by ed yearly Walks for Plumpy'nut and Concern Worldwide, a nongovern- Sophomore Elizabeth Stoltz poses with her students in Sendafa, Ethiopia, during the summer of 2009. Stoltz traveled a Trick o' Treat for UNICEF, among mental, international and humanitar- to Ethiopia on a mission trip to teach children English with Living Word Community Church of Red Lion, Pa. other events. ian organization dedicated to reduc- courtesy of elizabeth stoltz In May, Stoltz launched the student ing suffering and eliminating extreme organization IC Food for Thought to poverty in the world’s poorest nations. to hold new events, including a Plumpy'nut and spread the word Levine said. “They know that I’m al- continue her work with Plumpy'nut. Stoltz said she hopes this year's “Hunger Banquet” — a night where about Food for Thought. ways there if they need support.” Stoltz said the club’s main goal is to walk will be as successful as the walks participants will be grouped into In May, Food for Thought held a Stoltz said she has reaped the help children around the world who she organized in high school. different classes and must eat like meal sign-away for female education rewards of pursuing a passion for are affected by inadequate nutrition, “The first walk for Plumpy’nut the class to which they are assigned. in Malawi, during which students helping others. lack of education and poverty. She said was extremely successful,” Stoltz Stoltz said, for example, if they could opt to give up a meal to fund a “I knew Plumpy’nut was capable community support is essential to the said. “The community response was receive the No. 3, they are given Malawian woman’s education. of saving lives, but I never realized group’s success. absolutely fantastic, and it was great a small bowl of rice and a glass of Annette Levine, the club’s adviser, how much it would change mine,” “Without having friends, family having friends and family participate dirty water, just like people in Third said she decided to take a backseat Stoltz said. and supporters who recognize the as well. We ended up raising [more World countries eat every day. role in the organization’s planning amazing possibilities for Plumpy’nut than] $5,000.” The group plans to host a booth stages because of Stoltz’s experience The club meets at 7 p.m. Mondays and ending malnutrition, Food for Stoltz said all of the club’s proceeds Oct. 1-3 at the Downtown Ithaca and the board's enthusiasm. in Friends 203. For more informa-

Thought would’ve never even come go directly to Concern Worldwide. Apple Harvest Festival to register “The students seemed very ca- tion, visit the organization's website into existence,” Stoltz said. This year, Food for Thought plans walkers for their Oct. 9 Walk for pable and needed very little from me,” at icfoodforthought.webs.com. 6 The Ithacan Thursday, September 16, 2010 Remember that time ...... we dealt out pointers on how to shed pounds?

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Thursday, April 8, 2010 ON THE ALMOST RIGHT BETTER THERE TRACK NEXT WEEK GOAL WEIGHT Sta and faculty change habits and Covering the healthy Working curb cravings at work side of campus. Accent. o the weight

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For Maria Russell, an administrative assistant in the chemistry department, finding the motivation to change her un- healthy habits started when she realized The Ithacan her weight was hindering her ability to perform everyday tasks. “I was tying up my shoes to come to work one day, [and] when I stood back up I was out of breath and my face was purple,” she said. “I thought to myself, ‘I have got to do something.’” When she arrived at work that day, Russell checked her e-mail and found an invitation to join the Weight Watchers At Work program. “I immediately hit the reply button,

and I began a new long-awaited journey,” ANDREW BURACZENSKI/THE ITHACAN she said. “If I didn’t hit reply at that mo- ment, I’d still be overweight.” Ithaca College’s At Work program grams are generally successful at the college, e first began in uses the same strategies as regular Weight this is the third time the At Work programe prob- Watchers programs and holds meetings From left, Maria Russell writes down her calorie intake at lunch with Christine Haase in their hasWeight been Watchers implemented. journals Monday in the Park once a week on campus. On April 13, the School of Communications. Haase is the coordinatormore support for the thancollege’s just theWeight regular Watchers in-town At WorkMay program. 2001 and Currently, the second there in 2005. are 57 participants. program plans to host an open house to Weight Watchers meetings. lem was finding a qualified leader to run the “We tried for a long time to get Weight meetings. A Weight Watchers leader has to recruit more members before the next She said what she most enjoys about the Watchers back here because it’s not a fad,” be a Lifetime member — someone who has 17-week session begins April 21. group is the convenience. ffers the Center for e program assigns each food or dish e benefit is that we’re already here,” she said. “It’s a proven system.” met his or her target weight and has kept e height and “ e college also o ff for more than six weeks. points based on the quantity of calories, the weight o she said. “I’m at work, and I can go to a meet- ff lose weight. fiber and fat content in it. Health Promotion and the Wellness Clinic to With only one more week to go in the ing on my lunch hour. It’s convenient, and current weight of participants determines help students and sta current 17-week session, 12 members of we’re really fortunate to have it.” Nancy Reynolds, program director for the number of points members can con- Currently, 57 people are enrolled in the the current group have already met their sume each week, which they write down the Health Promotion Center, said college is weight-loss goals, and seven of them are college’s At Work program. Haase said the daily in their journals. an important time to take control of making now Lifetime members. To date, the cur- group’s recent success can be attributed to Now, after more than two years with healthy decisions. rent At Work group has lost 490 pounds the strong sense of community on campus. “Health is an important topic that every- the program, Russell said she has suc- “I’m fortunate that the college supports since mid-December. As they celebrate ceeded in meeting her weight loss goal. fforts to get healthier,” she said. one can relate to on some level,” she said. “We their one-year anniversary with Samarra me in my e “I [was] successful with Weight try to keep up on the latest information to Mbenga, the current leader, the college “ en in turn, I do a better job. Happy, Watchers At Work [after] losing my help [others] make informed decisions about community has lost 1,662 pounds. healthy employees are productive and loyal. first 37 pounds within the first year,” their health.” Mbenga said the best benefit of the At e support is why I love working here.” Reynolds said Wellness Wednesdays, a she said. “I’ve now [been] maintain- Robin Davis, assistant director of em- Work program is how participants take ing my weight for two years and six weekly meetingff designedtogether to learnbring aboutstudents, and the time to put themselves first, even dur- at is a success [for me].” ployee benefits and work life, is a long- months. faculty and sta ffered. ing the workday. Christine Haase, administrative as- time participant in the At Work program. discuss health promotion on a regular basis, “People are so stressed and busy tak- She said the At Work system has provided e At Work sistant in the philosophy and religion is one of the current options o ing care of others they forget to take care “Being well-informed is key to mak- department, is the campus coordina- of themselves,” she said. “ tor for the college’s At Work program. ing choices you can continue for a lifetime,” program makes it easy for anyone to Reynolds said. come down during a lunch break and e Robert R. Colbert Sr. Wellness Clinic, get some inspiration.” located in the Center for Health Sciences, is rough her participation in the another area on campus that focuses on At Work program, Russell became a helping the college community stay healthy. Lifetime Weight Watchers member Clinic members, who pay a yearly fee, have and said attending the meetings on access to exercise equipment, fitness evalua- campus helped her stay focused on tions and nutritional assessments. her goal. Miranda Kaye, assistant professor of ex- “I have so much more energy ercise and sport sciences, said she exercises now,” she said. “I am happier with is is a life-changing in the Wellness Clinic four times a week myself. and enjoys the benefits of working out in a commitment to yourself.” social environment. “It’s really convenient e biggestsince I work barrier in tothe building,” she said. “ ffice and ask if I working out is time, so it’s nice when a co- worker can just come by my o

MICHELLE BOULÉ/THE ITHACAN want to go work out.” Miranda Kaye, associate professor of exercise and sports sciences, works While health-centered pro- on her abs Monday in the Wellness Clinic in the School for Health Sciences and Human Performance. She said she exercises there four times a week. Thursday, September 16, 2010 Ne ws The Ithacan 7 Political satirist Tom Tomorrow to showcase acclaimed cartoons Cartoonist Dan Perkins, widely known that I’ve been watching them repeat for 20 by his pen name Tom Tomorrow, has made years now. … They just won’t fight for any- a mark as one of the most decorated cartoon thing. I keep waiting to be proven wrong, but artists in independent me- [that] just keeps happening. dia. He has received several honors, one being the Rob- KR: What makes satire and cartoons an effec- ert F. Kennedy Award for tive medium for social commentary? Excellence in Journalism for his cartoon titled “This TT: Probably because they’re so one-sided Modern World,” which sati- and unfair … [laughs]. But it’s hard to counter rizes contemporary media an argument. … Right now the master in this and politics. field is Jon Stewart. It’s a way of exposing the Tomorrow will give a Tomorrow said underlying hypocrisy in a very hard-to-refute the press should visual presentation and act as a watchdog manner, if that makes any sense. It’s very talk at 7:30 p.m. today in to politicians. effective. … I don’t know how to put it better Emerson Suites. His talk than that. and presentation is sponsored by the Park Center for Independent Media and is free KR: What kind of role does the press play in a and open to the public. free society? Contributing Writer Kyle Robertson spoke to Tomorrow about his cartoons and TT: That’s a very timely question because the the role of independent media. press is possibly on the verge of extinction. Traditionally, in a very best case scenario, the Kyle Robertson: Why did you choose to press should serve as watchdogs to power. adopt a pseudonym, Tom Tomorrow, for your Unfortunately, too often the press and the me- writing and cartooning? dia in general are seduced by power, and they generally begin to think of themselves as part Tom Tomorrow: It was a decision I made a of the power structure. You’re already seeing long time ago. I thought it would be more the effects in local governments that used to memorable, and that it would stick in peo- have journalists keeping a close eye on them, ple’s heads more. I didn’t expect that I was and that’s not really happening anymore. going to have this relatively sustained career and be stuck with this pseudonym for 20 KR: What can the public do to become more years. In retrospect, it wouldn’t have been informed and active citizens? the decision I would have made, but it’s too late to go back now. TT: Online there is a wealth of information. There’s a whole universe of political blogs. … KR: How would you describe your political There’s someone out there who knows a lot views, and how did you develop them? about any topic you can think of. It’s actually much easier to keep yourself informed than SeniorSongs Dana Butler, of a member remembrance of Amani Gospel Singers, performs Saturday in Emerson Suites TT: I come off as a fairly left-of-center skep- it ever has been before. You just have to sort at Ithaca College’s Sept. 11 memorial ceremony. The event, held to commemorate the lives lost tic. My basic philosophy is more in line with through a lot of wheat and chaff. … There’s a in the attacks, featured performances by IC Voicestream, Amani Gospel Singers and Spit That! the Democrats than the Republicans, but the lot of nonsense you have to sort through, but James earl/The Ithacan Democrats are just repeating these patterns it’s out there if you look for it. 8 The Ithacan Thursday, September 16, 2010 Apply for a KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP For FREE GRE, LSAT, MCAT and GMAT Kaplan Prep Courses

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P ercussionist to perform elevated levels of lead, according Another edition of the work- in higher education and promot- fer in July from Inflection Energy as part of CSCRE series to the company’s website. The bags shop will be held at 8 p.m. Oct. 4 ing music education and learning. of Denver that would have paid The Ithaca College Center for are not being recalled. The con- in Klingenstein Lounge. Avery began working with the $3,000 an acre up front — about the Study of Culture, Race and cern about the bags is over disposal Interested students must register mentoring program in August. $16 million — and 20 percent Ethnicity will and not over food safety or public at studentengagement.camp7.org. The program offers online men- royalties for 5,610 acres of coun- open the cel- health. No other bags have been af- Space is limited, so students should toring for individuals desiring ty-owned land. However, Fiala ebration of its fected, according to the release. register early. professional advice in collegiate said she pulled out of the deal af- 10th anniversary Contact Nancy Reynolds, Health music professions. ter members of the public spoke Monday with a S tudent panel forming Promotions Center program direc- The mentors provide CMS against it at a hearing, and it was performance by to address LGBT issues tor, at [email protected] or call with their areas of expertise and clear it no longer had the county p e r c u s s i o n i s t The last training session for any 274-7933 for more information. other qualifications, which then legislature’s support. Bobby Sanabria. students interested in becoming allows CMS to match them with Fiala’s statement comes as The perfor- SANABRIA members of a ZAP! panel will take I PD investigates robbery their potential mentees. county and City of Binghamton mance, “Clave — place from noon to 12:30 p.m. today at local Sunoco station officials continued to ready for the The Key: A Rhythmic Journey From in the Hammond Health Center. The Ithaca Police Department L ongview seeks support U.S. Environmental Protection Africa to the New World,” is The panel is an educational dis- is investigating a robbery reported for weekly speaker series Agency’s public two-day meeting scheduled for 8 p.m. in Hockett cussion centered around individuals Friday at the Sunoco A Plus gas F aculty and staff volunteers are on its multimillion-dollar hydrau- Family Recital Hall. It is free and representing a range of sexual and station at 210 S. Cayuga St. needed for presentations Oct. 27 lic fracturing study, which took open to the public. gender identities and expressions, The cashier was stocking the and Nov. 3 for Longview’s weekly place Monday and Wednesday. A performer, composer, filmmak- including those who identify as shelves when he was approached by speaker series. Topics covered in er, conductor, educator and multiple lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, a male wearing a dark-colored jack- the past have included a range of Fellow to visit Slovenia Grammy Award nominee, Sanabria queer, questioning and straight ally. et, gloves and a non-descriptive face academic subjects, current events, and present at conference has performed with distinguished It seeks to educate and teach others mask, according to a news release travel experiences, interesting hob- Donathan Brown, a predoc- jazz and Latin music performers, of the diversity of LGBT and allied from Chief of Police Edward Vallely. bies, poetry and prose readings, toral diversity fellow in the speech as well as with his own critically individuals’ experiences. The release said the cashier was short films and music, dance and communication acclaimed ensembles. The title comes from the name escorted at knifepoint to the cash dramatic performances. department, will An opening reception will be for political demonstrations held register and forced to open it. The The talks are held Wednesday travel in October held before the performance from in the 1970s to call attention to the male suspect fled with $112 in evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. in the to Maribor, Slo- 7 to 8 p.m. in the McHenry Lobby issues surrounding LGBT rights. cash, according to the IPD. Longview auditorium. venia, to present of the Whalen Center. Anyone who requires special The series has been in place since a paper derived Sanabria’s appearance is part of accommodations should contact M usic education professor Longview’s partnership with the from his disser- the annual yearlong discussion se- Devon Ritz at [email protected]. picked for mentor program college began in 1999. tation. The pa- ries hosted by the CSCRE. The other Susan Avery, associate professor Contact Chris Pogorzala at per, titled “Latino BONR W sessions this semester will take place First aid classes offered of music education, has been selected [email protected] or call National Identity Oct. 5 and Nov. 8. to teach emergency skills to participate in a 274-1051 for more information. and the 2006 English as the Na- For more information, visit A free emergency safety pilot program for tional Language Debate,” was ac- ithaca.edu/cscre/discussionseries. workshop will be held at 8 p.m. the College Music Broome County seeking cepted by the Argumentation and today in Klingenstein Lounge. Society’s Com- natural gas prospect offer Rhetoric selection committee for Wegmans halts bag sales The one-hour class will be taught mittee on Aca- Broome County Executive presentation at the third annual over lead level concerns by certified emergency medical demic Careers. Barbara J. Fiala said Friday she International Conference on Ar- Environmental concerns have technicians, and topics covered The College hopes to have a mineral rights gumentation, Rhetoric, Debate led Wegmans to stop selling two will include cardiopulmonary Music Society is lease offer from a natural gas and the Pedagogy of Empower- designs of its reusable grocery bags. resuscitation, or CPR, and first a national orga- A VEry company before she delivers her ment. The theme of the confer- Testing on the green pea and aid. All participants will receive a nization work- budget address Sept. 23. ence is “Thinking and Speaking a 2009 holiday bag designs showed free CPR face mask. ing for the advancement of music Broome County received an of- Better World.”

selected entries from Public Safety Incident Log AUGUST 29 to September 3 August 29 was judicially referred for acts of LARCENY S eptember 2 IFD. Person judicially referred for dishonesty. Master Patrol Officer LOCATION: College Circle Apartment endangering self. Master Patrol Officer UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA Bruce Holmstock. SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown CASE STATUS CHANGE Donald Lyke. LOCATION: East Tower person stole TV. Incident occurred LOCATION: Campus Center SUMMARY: One person judicially referred August 31 between June 25 and Aug. 15. Pending SUMMARY: Officer reported that a UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA for unlawful possession of marijuana. investigation. Patrol Officer Chris Teribury. backpack originally reported stolen LOCATION: Terrace-Circle walkway Master Patrol Officer Erik Merlin. SOLICITATION July 7 from the Campus Center was SUMMARY: Officer reported two people LOCATION: Emerson Hall LARCENY actually picked up by accident. No with marijuana. One person fled the MEDICAL ASSIST/INJURY RELATED SUMMARY: Caller reported a person LOCATION: School of Communications larceny occurred. Incident unfounded. area. Two people judicially referred for LOCATION: Garden Apartment putting flyers under doors. Person was SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown Patrol Officer Mark Denicola. unlawful possession of marijuana, and SUMMARY: Caller reported a person advised of college policy, and a warning person stole a cell phone. Investigation one person also referred for failure to cut a finger while cooking. First aid was issued. Patrol Officer Brad Bates. pending. Sergeant Terry O’Pray. RECLASSIFICATION OF CRIME comply with a college official. Sergeant provided. Sergeant Ronald Hart. LOCATION: Grant Egbert Boulevard Terry O’Pray. S eptember 1 V&T VIOLATION/UNSAFE BACKING SUMMARY: Officer reported incident August 30 LOCATION: J-Lot originally reported Aug. 24 was reclassified UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA CCV/DRUG VIOLATIONS SUMMARY: Caller reported a two-car from a “Property Damage MVA” to a LOCATION: Hilliard Hall SAFETY HAZARD LOCATION: Terraces MVA with property damage. One of the V&T violation for “leaving the scene.” SUMMARY: One person judicially referred LOCATION: J-Lot SUMMARY: Three people judicially operators was issued a uniform traffic Investigator Tom Dunn. for unlawful possession of marijuana. SUMMARY: Officer reported a bike referred for violation of drug policy. Patrol ticket for Town of Ithaca Court for Master Patrol Officer Donald Lyke. confiscated for safety hazard. Fire Officer Jeffrey Austin. unsafe backing. Master Patrol Officer ACCIDENTAL PROPERTY DAMAGE and Building Safety Coordinator Donald Lyke. LOCATION: Z-Lot MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Ronald Clark. UNLAWFUL POSS. OF MARIJUANA SUMMARY: Caller reported a soccer ball LOCATION: Peggy Ryan Williams Center LOCATION: Bogart Hall CASE STATUS CHANGE damaged a parked vehicle. Report taken. SUMMARY: Caller reported person having SAFETY HAZARD SUMMARY: Two people judicially LOCATION: School of Communications Master Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. difficulty breathing. Person declined LOCATION: College Circle Apartment referred for unlawful possession of SUMMARY: Officer reported cell phone medical assistance with ambulance staff. SUMMARY: Officer reported a bike marijuana. Patrol Officer Chris Teribury. previously reported stolen had been V&T VIOLATION/LEAVING THE SCENE Master Patrol Officer Dirk Hightchew. confiscated for safety hazard. Fire picked up by a passerby and turned LOCATION: Circle Lot 5 and Building Safety Coordinator CASE STATUS CHANGE over to Public Safety. No larceny had SUMMARY: Person reported an For the complete safety log, Ronald Clark. LOCATION: Office of Public Safety occurred. Larceny unfounded. Sergeant unknown vehicle damaged a parked go to www.theithacan.org/news SUMMARY: Officer reported conducting Terry O’Pray. vehicle and then left the scene TRESPASS a follow-up interview pertaining to between 6 p.m. Aug. 27 and 1 p.m. LOCATION: College Circle Apartment an Aug. 23 incident in the Circle TRESPASS Aug. 28. Investigation pending. Master Key SUMMARY: Officer reported a person Apartments. One person was judicially LOCATION: Outdoor Pool Patrol Officer Bruce Holmstock. taking cans and bottles from a recycling referred for possession of a multiple- SUMMARY: Caller reported a person cmc – Cayuga Medical Center container. One person was restricted quart container of alcohol. Patrol Officer utilizing facility after privileges were S eptember 3 CCV – College Code Violation from the campus. Master Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. revoked. Person was restricted from the DWI – Driving while intoxicated Bruce Holmstock. campus for trespassing and theft of CCV IFD – Ithaca Fire Department MVA/PERSONAL INJURY services. Sergeant James Landon. LOCATION: Lower Quad IPD – Ithaca Police Department CCV/ACTS OF DISHONESTY LOCATION: Compost Facility Parking Lot SUMMARY: Officer checked the welfare MVA – Motor vehicle accident LOCATION: East Tower SUMMARY: Person reported a one-person FOUND PROPERTY of a person lying on the ground. RA – Resident assistant SUMMARY: Officer reported a person MVA. Incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. LOCATION: Whalen Center for Music The individual stated they may have SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol with a toy gun who had provided Aug. 24. Investigation pending. Sergeant SUMMARY: Cell phone found Aug. 31 consumed an illegal drug and then V&T – Vehicle and Transportation false information. One person James Landon. and turned over to Public Safety. declined medical assistance from 10 The Ithacan Opinion Thursday, September 16, 2010 editorials Giving blood, saving lives As the American Red Cross sees a shortage in donations, students are encouraged to help those in need

thaca College students are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood — another way to give back to the local and national community. IThis past year, the American Red Cross saw a decline in blood donations, especially A Positive, B Positive and O Positive. But students from the area’s colleges are already pledging to help. The college’s Red Cross club is setting a goal of doubling last year’s 127 blood donations. The college will also challenge Tompkins Cortland Community College to see which institution can collect the most blood in two days. Blood donations, especially in the aftermath of the catastrophic events like the Pakistani flood, Haitian and Chilean earthquakes and Hurricane Katrina, are always greatly needed. In the past, students at the college have raised money and awareness through concerts and fundraisers for areas that have faced tragedies. But another way to show support for a cause is to give blood. The Red Cross needs about 38,000 pints of blood every day just to supply its basic needs. According to the national Red Cross website, only three out of every 100 Americans donate blood but every two sec- onds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Students who donate blood even one day out of the year can help trauma and surgery patients, premature babies SNAP JUDGMENT and cancer patients. In the upcoming weeks, the Red Cross will host blood drives around the area, including the first-ever, two-day blood drive at the college Oct. 5 and 6. The students involved in the college’s Red Cross club are Classroom recognized for their efforts to increase blood dona- learning tions from students. Students at the college are urged Do you think to help the college’s Red Cross club double last year’s professors donations, or go even further and donate two pints or should use plasma. Those who cannot give blood are still encour- social media aged to volunteer at the blood drives. At an institution where community service is in classes? “I don’t think it’s “I don’t think “it’s beneficial to “Communicat- “I definitely think held in high regard, donating blood is another way really necessary. you need multi- students. It re- ing on Facebook that in a lot of for students to get involved. You can use You- media resources ally enhances the can help because classrooms it’s tube as a source to make a class learning environ- there’s a lot of helpful, like us- for a video to interesting.” ment and adds a stuff to do outside ing Youtube. But I Watch more Snap educate, but I don’t Maggie lot to the lessons.” of the one-hour also do think that Joining Forces Judgments at think it should be Pollard ’11 Nathan that we meet for using networking In the aftermath of an alum’s accident, theithacan.org. assigned. There’s biochemistry McCoart ’13 class. But as for sites like Facebook the community showed its support plenty of other sport professors using and Twitter are educational re- Management it, I do think they not necessarily he Ithaca College community proved once sources available.” should keep them reliable and not again that when one of its own is in need, it Dan Cohen ’14 private.” helpful for class. steps up to help. Music Education Danny Robyn TThis past summer, a car accident left pianist Gessner ’14 Lustbader ’12 Joshua Oxford ’07 paralyzed from the neck down. biology music education But on Saturday, Oxford’s friends, including current students and faculty, came together to raise money and show support for the friend they remember as always being happy. About 700 people showed up to the benefit concert in Ford Hall to raise a sub- stantial amount. The family wishes to not release the amount, but donations are still being accepted online to help Oxford and his family. comment online. This money will help Oxford’s family pay Now you can be heard in print or on the Web. medical bills and physical therapy costs. More importantly, the concert shows the significance of students, past and present, coming together to take care of one of the college’s own. The faculty, staff and students who planned the Write a letter to the editor [email protected] or concert, as well as those who attended and donated leave a comment on commentaries and editorials at money, show just how close knit the college is and theithacan.org. also how proactive the community is. Students are urged to take note from Oxford’s friends and to Letters must be 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by take action when they see a fellow student in need. Showing support for a student in need can result in 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 an even stronger campus community.

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Guest commentary Americans shy away from social involvement

elow is an excerpt from a chapter titled “Making Our Lives Count,” written by Paul Loeb, from the book “Soul of a Citi- zen”B (Edited by St. Martin’s Griffin). In the personal realm, most Americans are thoughtful, caring and generous. We try to do our best by family and friends. At times we’ll even stop to help another driver stranded by a road- Broadway loves Youtube side break­down or give some spare change to a Occasionally — well, more stranger. But too often, a than occasionally — I like to wall separates each of us take a trip back to yesteryear from the world outside, and and watch old Tony Award ac- from others who’ve likewise ceptance speeches and perfor- taken refuge in their own mances. But after 30 minutes private sanctuaries — what on that site, you might find we might call the gated com- yourself asking: “How did I get munity of the heart. We’ve from The Bed Intruder Song to all but forgotten that public a collection of videos depicting participation is the very soul Paul Loeb a not-so-happy kitten?” of democratic citizenship. The reason many of us retreat from social involvement is not that we think all is well with the world. Rather, what leaves too many of us Ithacappella performs at the “Concert for Haiti” on Feb. 8 in Ford Hall. In the aftermath of the Haiti sitting on the sidelines is what psychologists call earthquake, more than 200 Ithaca College students held a concert to raise $1,000 for the country. “learned helplessness.” Society has systemati- file photo/the ithacan cally taught us to ignore the ills we see and leave A garden with a good vibe them to others to handle. We’re led to believe beyond signing online petitions or letters. powerful and arrogant institutions requires citizen Some of the greatest aspects of that if we can’t instantly solve every one of these Overcoming our impulses toward withdrawal participation all the more. the Ithaca area are the gardens. problems, we shouldn’t bother to become social- requires courage. It requires learning the skills and Reclaiming our political voice requires more Take a stroll by the Ithaca Col- ly active at all — an outlook that’s helped create developing the confidence to participate. It also re- than just identifying problems. lege Organic Garden and it is the difficult situation we now face. Our impulses quires creating a renewed definition of ourselves as This is not to say that change is easy or that overflowing with beautiful, de- toward involvement face a culture that demeans active stakeholders. The importance of this direct everyone is in an equal position to bring it about. lectable looking fruits, vegeta- idealism, enshrines cynicism and makes us feel participation was expressed thousands of years ago Whatever our situations, we all face a choice. bles and herbs. Go to Cornell naïve for caring about our fellow human beings by the ancient Greeks. In fact, they used the word We can ignore the problems that lie just beyond University and enjoy the site of or the planet we inhabit. We wonder whether “idiot” for people incapable of involving themselves our front doors; we can allow decisions to be their giant “garden” or orchards what we might try to do in the public sphere will in civic life. Now, the very word “political” has be- made in our name that lead to a meaner and more of apples, plums and peaches. simply be in vain. come so debased in our culture that we associate it desperate world. We can yell at the media and com- For many, civic withdrawal has become the almost inevitably with corruption. We’ve lost sight plain about how our leaders have let us down, using norm. Obama’s campaign challenged this trend of its original roots in the Greek notion of the polis: our bitterness as a hedge against involvement. Or by inspiring vast numbers of previously disen- the democratic sphere in which citizens, acting in we can work to shape a more generous common gaged citizens to become engaged. But even then, concert, determine the character and direction of future. While the latter path has no guarantees, it is more than a third of potentially eligible Ameri- their society. “All persons alike,” wrote Aristotle, also the sole path that offers real hope. The sprint is on cans ended up staying home, and too many of should share “in the government to the utmost.” A major league baseball season his once-passionate volunteers have mostly been Granted, he wasn’t dealing with Exxon, Goldman Paul Loeb is an author of three books. He will speak is often compared to a marathon watching from the sidelines ever since, doing little Sachs or Monsanto. But dealing with unimaginably at 7 p.m. Monday in Textor 102 about activism. — 162 games where the stand- ings can change at any point. Being in first place in April is as Guest commentary impressive and relevant as get- ting an A on an open book test. In other words, it is not impres- Media portrays commentator Glenn Beck inaccurately sive and irrevelant toward the season at hand.

imply mention the name Republican Party is often as strong Glenn Beck on Ithaca College’s as that of Democrats. In fact, he campus and watch the snickers has criticized both parties for being andS sneers of corrupt and for abusing power. those around I have met and interviewed Tough enough for rugby you as if you are Beck in person. I have been most Strictly stereotypically speak- an individual of surprised by Beck’s historical ing, rugby is for girls tougher low intelligence knowledge, which is deep and than my 5-foot-3-inch self. But for whom they thorough. I considered myself in reality, players are all differ- have pity. Many pretty well-versed in history ent sizes. At least I like to think on the cam- until our discussion, where I was so. I’ve only ever once seen it pus consider stumped several times by his pop played, and it may or may not the political Brandon quiz-style questions. He would have only been for about 30 commentator Kurtz often say a quote and ask who seconds. Minor details. I want Glenn Beck an idiot, a crazy man or said it, often quoting one of our to play, even if I have no idea a fearmonger. founding fathers. how to. I can Google it. But Beck is an interesting and Critics claim Beck is in it for the important media figure. While his money. But I believe that no one style is unique and can put people with a family puts up with constant off, many are incredibly quick to Glenn Beck appears on stage for a political event with former Alaska death threats, people rummaging criticize without considering all of Gov. Sarah Palin for an event Sept. 11 in Anchorage, Ala. through his or her trash and stalk- Michael Dinneen/Associated Press the facts. Few people — at least here ers for money. in Ithaca — actually take the time to referred to it as a tea party. If they make the event something it wasn’t While Beck’s style is unique and do the necessary research required had taken the time to actually listen that they reported things that weren’t his passion can often be overwhelm- to attempt to debate his facts or un- to Beck or simply look at the website, true instead of actually listening to ing, his facts are solid. Very rarely are Wanting more Green derstand the truths of the situations they would have seen it was not a Beck. The media also failed to report they actually challenged by his critics. The latest single from Cee-Lo he addresses. Very few of his critics tea party. It wasn’t even a political on the 500,000-plus people who Many simply resort to character Green continues to provoke the actually watch his show or listen to event. Beck said that the event was showed up in D.C. for the event and assassination. Before simply writing question, where is this guy from? Is his radio show. Others simply don’t about restoring honor to the nation left without a single arrest or report him off because of what you read on it self-aggrandizing? Yes. Is there a like Beck because they don’t like what — something the mainstream press of violence. the Huffington Post, spend a week message to take away from it? No. he is talking about. couldn’t get on board with. Attend- Beck has spent several years listening to him, and see how many of Cee-Lo’s music is a celebration of A perfect example is Beck’s “Re- ees were told to leave their signs at pointing out the wrongs in politics his facts you can legitimately debunk. himself. And there is no question storing Honor Rally” on Aug. 28 at home and no signs — regardless of that many don’t want to discuss. He And no, reading about him on Wiki- that he knows how to celebrate in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington message — were allowed into the has been critical of both George W. pedia doesn’t count either. fine style. D.C., which featured former Alaska event. Reports aired listing names of Bush and President Barack Obama. Gov. Sarah Palin and activist Alveda speakers who never spoke and were Many of Beck’s critics claim he’s Brandon Kurtz is a senior journal- King, the niece of Martin Luther never scheduled to speak. Reporters a Republican spokesman with- ism major and president of IC Republi- King Jr. The mainstream media with agendas were so busy trying to out realizing his criticism of the cans. E-mail him at [email protected].

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By Cady Lang animal products like eggs, or else a student soy milk and takes a multivitamin every other Contributing Writer must settle for taking a supplement, accord- day for nutrients. He said he felt healthier after Sophomore Jenna Jablonski had a busy day etarian in third grade and has been eating a veg- ing to the American Dietetic Association. the month was over, so he kept his vegetarian ahead of her Sept. 2. Stopping at the Campus etarian diet since. But she realized in high school Jablonski, who became vegetarian for ethi- diet. Davidowsky said a vegetarian diet needs Center dining hall for lunch to fuel the rest of she needed more protein and calcium. Nowels cal reasons, said it was the right choice for her. careful planning but is ultimately beneficial. her day, she loaded a plate full of calcium and added high-protein options like hummus, nuts, Though Jablonski does not consume milk or “If you have all the resources and are in protein-rich romaine lettuce, dressing and lentils and eggs to her diet, while loading up on cheese, she loads up on eggs, legumes, whole generally good health, then being a vegetarian beans. But Jablonski always skips the grill — her calcium-rich milk and dairy products. grains and soy products. can be a good idea,” Davidowsky said. lunches are meat-free. “Over time, my body has adjusted to being Jablonski said being a vegetarian has Ryan Huling, the college campaign coor- Once considered an alternative lifestyle, a vegetarian,” she said. “In high school, I was al- many advantages. dinator for People for the Ethical Treatment vegetarianism is now accessible to all people, ways more tired than other people, so I became “A vegetarian lifestyle has more than just of Animals, has been a vegan for six years. He especially students. Though vegetarianism has more aware of what I needed and tried to find health benefits, ... it is also the best diet for the said this lifestyle makes him feel energized and rapidly grown in popularity for those seeking more protein in vegetable sources.” environment and for overall wellness,” she said. healthier. He said being a vegetarian is more healthier lifestyles, it can sometimes be a chal- Saloffe-Coste said a vegetarian lifestyle, as Luckily for students, Ithaca offers many al- about eating a balance of different foods. lenge for students to get the necessary nutrients Nowels discovered, can be healthful, but it re- ternatives to make up for a lack of meat. Nat “It’s not so much about [particular] nutri- to fuel their busy lives with a meatless diet. quires the right daily decisions. Barton, an employee at the GreenStar Coop- ents as it is about diversity of foods,” he said. “A Cathy Saloff-Coste, the college’s on-campus “The key to a healthy vegetarian and vegan erative Market, a local natural, organic and good range of fruits, veggies and grains is key.” dietician, said planning is a must for those who eating pattern is assuring a varied, balanced, fair-trade grocery store, said he has been a Huling said making the transition to a are eating a vegetarian diet. and adequate intake of vegetarian foods,” vegetarian for 14 years. Barton said stores like vegetarian, or even vegan lifestyle, can be “As you become more restrictive [in your Saloff-Coste said. “Understanding and ad- GreenStar offer a variety of ready-to-eat foods made easier by starting small, like cutting diet] and exclude more categories of foods, then dressing specific nutritional concerns is part that are mostly vegetarian and are nutrient-rich, meat for a few days a week, then gradually nutritional issues come up,” she said. of being a responsible vegetarian.” such as tofu, eggs and beans. committing to the lifestyle. He said he sees Sophomore Rachel Thompson found it dif- According to the American Dietetic The store also carries supplements, but vegetarianism as an adventure. ficult to get necessary nutrients without meat. Association, some of the most common defi- Barton said he thinks supplements are non- “It’s a great way to try new foods — new This summer, she chose to adapt her vegetar- ciencies for vegetarians are protein, iron, zinc essential if a diet is well-balanced. products, new meals, new cultures,” he said. “I ian diet to a flexitarian diet — meaning she is and vitamin B12. Many of these nutrients can, “We’re all capable of eating a diet that gives encourage people to go at their own pace.” mostly vegetarian but eats meat and poultry if however, be found in other foods. Some foods us all we need, we’re just not usually that good she wants — after gaining 50 to 60 pounds. like eggs, legumes, whole grains and nuts are a about being on top of it,” Barton said. She said her health problems stemmed from good source of all of these nutrients. Sophomore Philip Davidowsky, who be- poor diet planning, like eating more refined Otherwise, students can add nuts, beans, came a vegetarian three years ago to challenge carbohydrates and cheese. Changing her diet seeds and other dairy products to get proper his willpower for a month, said he has never has allowed her to satisfy her appetite without protein. Iron — found at its richest in red had a problem getting proper nutrients. resorting to empty calories, she said. meat — can be replaced with dried beans “You can get enough protein to live a healthy “Being a vegetarian was really unhealthy and fruit and spinach, and zinc, necessary lifestyle even on a vegan diet,” Davidowsky said. for me because I made bad choices to eat fatty for a healthy immune system, is most easily “Being a vegetarian has never inhibited me things to fill me up,” Thompson said. found in peanuts, peanut butter and grains. from living my life.” Sophomore Emily Nowels became a veg- Vitamin B12 only comes naturally from Davidowsky eats dark, leafy greens, drinks What’s in your cabinet? Students can sometimes have a difficult time getting nutrients when they exclude meat from their diets. To make up for this, here are some of the best foods for getting protein. soybeans tofu

The most-grown legume in Made from soybean milk the world, soybeans are made curds, tofu can be soft or firm, into milk and other products. and seasoned or even fried. quinoa chickpeas With a light, fluffy texture, A highly versatile legume, quinoa has a nutty flavor chickpeas can be found in when cooked. hummus, curry or on salad.

almonds lentils

Not only are they good alone Though unsafe to eat raw, as a snack, but almonds can lentils are often cooked and be made into milk or butter. mixed in with rice or soup.

The George mateljan foundation Sophomore Philip Davidowsky, a vegetarian, flips sliced mushrooms and green beans, both good sources of nutrients, in the Circle Apartments on Sunday. Michelle boulé/the ithacan [accentuate] 14 The Ithacan Thursday, September 16, 2010

Hot or Not This week’s hits and misses

Assistant Accent Editor Alexandra Evans rates Lady Gaga’s outfits at the 2010 VMAs — from fabulous to appalling.

Hot The White Carpet Gown Lady Gaga arrived in a gown by Alexander McQueen that rivaled every other lady’s outfit. The look featured a torso-fitted, tri-color dress with red, gold and green vertical stripes that cascaded into a flow- ing pouf and met a bunch of tulle at the bottom. While the dress was breathtaking in itself, the wild, snake-print high-heels completed the outfit and paid homage to a designer whose distinct style will remain a fashion legacy. Gaga’s look definitely turned heads on the white carpet for all the right reasons and was definitely a step Exercisin’ with flavor up from the Kermit the Frog stuffed animal Sophomore Aileen Razey leads a group through a Zumba routine Monday night at the Fitness Center. Zumba is a fitness program created by Colombian Alberto Perez that incorporates Latin and international music with dance to make exercise fun and entertaining. dress in that 2009 interview. Toalia K ren/the ithacan Lukewarm The Stage Outfit In the past, Gaga has sported some crazy potter puppet pals celebrity outfits that incorporated tons of leather, of the get a Raunchy makeover lace and spikes. Her second outfit at the video VMAs embodied her dark style but didn’t OOPS! offer anything extraordinarily shocking to week Actor’s violent “accident” gossip about. Isn’t that what the singer attempts to do every time she walks out Known for creating the highly popular Potter Puppet Pals series, the eccentric Neil Actor Shelley Mathew her door? The Armani dress was a jumble Cicierega has recently started up a different sort of series with real pup- Malil from “The 40-Year- of black, floor-length ruche leather. While pets instead of animated ones. One of his more recent Old Virgin” recently the black spiked headdress was some- shorts, “Harry’s Nightmares,” features Mr. admitted in court that what crazy, the outfit as a whole was just Potter speaking in a mysterious voice about he stabbed ex-girlfriend kind of blasé. She should have gone with some of his nightmares, in which he loses a Kendra Beebe 20 times a more head-turning option for the dress dance battle to Lord Voldemort, gets pregnant with a butcher knife she wore on stage to accept the first of and ultimately fails as a parent to Ron Weasley but really “didn’t mean her eight awards. and stages an intervention with his drug addict to.” The so-called “ac- friend Hermione Granger. J.K. Rowling would cidental” incident took certainly be proud. Not place two years ago The Meat Dress — Lara Bonner when Malil came home Her last outfit definitely turned heads but to Beebe and her friend not because it was wonderfully insane. The David Maldonado drink- Franc Fernandez dress was raw, undone ing wine together, which and simply disgusting. The singer had real catalyzed a series of red meat hanging off her body and looked number events that led to the like an advertisement for a butcher shop. 12 aforementioned stab- The steak positioned on top of her head The number of millions of dollars Jennifer Lopez settled for bing. Malil is “sorry” was gross enough to send vegans in an from Fox to be an “American Idol” judge. Originally, JLo and maintains that he uproar and make meat eaters want to go tried to milk the offer for all it was worth by asking for “had no idea” that he vegetarian. As if looking like a giant piece $15 million, along with her own starring role in a Fox was stabbing Beebe of bacon wasn’t nasty enough, Gaga com- film and some TV pilots in the deal as well. To her until she screamed pleted her dead cow look with meat heels undeniable dismay, she has yet to settle on anything for somebody to dial and a jewel-adorned meat purse. One can but the American Idol gig. Apparently Miss Lopez is in 911. Sorry, Malil — the only hope she didn’t grill up her outfit for a bit of a panic over her less-than-stellar TV and film courts may have a differ- dinner after the show ended. career in recent years. Simon Cowell is said to ent idea of “accidental” have offered the diva a possible judging spot on than you do, and it’ll his upcoming U.S. version of “The X Factor,” but be no accident if you’re other than that, JLo may have to deal with having headed for the slammer. a few million dollars less than she had planned. — Cady Lang — Lara Bonner quoteunquote Alright, I wanna know who’s banging who, right now! Tell me. Who, who, who? “-John Stamos to “Extra” on what he said to his new Glee castmates. ” Thursday, September 16, 2010 ACCENT The Ithacan 15 Café offers alternative for late-night munchies

by Kelsey Fowler lounge benefits from a campus full of night Staff writer owls. There was a consistent long line last Take one part student lounge, one part Thursday filled with students chatting and high-end café, add a dash of dessert, late greeting friends, all while the barista, fresh- night hours and the best view in Ithaca to man Kaity Conklin, whipped up one drink create the successful recipe of tc lounge — after another. Conklin said even in the two the newest late-night hotspot on the Ithaca short weeks the lounge has been open she’s College campus. seen a lot of customers. Located on the 14th floor of East Tower, “Sometimes I go for a straight hour with- the lounge provides a sophisticated atmo- out stopping,” she said. “We’ve been really sphere for students to study, meet friends busy. But I like the crowds, because I like be- and enjoy quality coffee, teas and desserts ing able to talk to other college students.” long after La Vincita has closed. After the Scott said part of the reason for the Tower Club restaurant closed last May, the lounge is that Late Night at the Towers college decided to revamp the space and Dining Hall was hitting capacity with more make it more suitable for student use. than 1,000 students a night. Dining services Junior Joe Bergeron said he was blown wanted to offer another option for students away by the quality of the lounge when he in the evening, especially during the 8 p.m.- first visited. to-midnight rush. “This is a classier Late Night,” he said. “We “Students need a place to go late at night have a hotel-quality café on campus. It’s simi- to get a cup of coffee or meet their friends,” he lar to a hotel lobby but much more friendly said. “We were confident that [the tc lounge] for college kids. It doesn’t feel like the Tow- still would be a complimentary service, rather ers. I forget there’s a dorm under my feet.” than competition with Towers.” The tc lounge serves drinks in large, ca- Henry Chan, tc lounge supervisor, said he fé-style cups that hold copious amounts of plans to change the menu every so often to coffee and offers a wide range of desserts. keep things new and is striving to work with It accepts Bonus Bucks, credit cards and local vendors, such as Life’s So Sweet choco- cash, making it more accessible for students lates in Trumansburg, as much as possible. He without a meal plan. said the reason the lounge has been so popu- Students can share the “Le Grande” cof- lar is because it offers a different experience fee, with enough for six people for only than anywhere else on campus. $5.29. Most smaller specialty drinks run “It’s surpassed our expectation in terms closer to $4. The café serves brownies, of the people,” he said. “Eventually we will chocolate cake, and an assortment of other expand our hours, but it’s going to take chocolate desserts like fondue as well. more than a week to see what the trend is Jeff Scott, director of dining services, going to be.” said once the decision was made to close Chan said tc lounge’s classier look allows the Tower Club, it was a quick turnaround students to have a different kind of dining to get started planning the tc lounge. Freshman Kaity Conklin puts the final touches on a frozen hot chocolate Sept. 5 in the tc experience on campus. He said he wanted to make sure the new lounge, a café on the 14th floor of East Tower. It opened as another late-night food option. “For at least a few hours when they’re space focused on student needs. With a Andrew buraczenski/the Ithacan here, they forget that this is a college cam- new paint job and new furniture, Scott said pus,” he said. “The atmosphere lets you step the space has a contemporary feel that has through the process realized the late-night “It’s like a pretentious Starbucks,” she out of the real world.” been well received by students. time period is key for students to relax, said. “You wouldn’t expect to find a place “We worked with students, and our study, go online and meet friends,” he said. like this on a college campus. But it’s also tc lounge is located on the 14th floor of [Student Government Association’s] food Sophomore Sarah Hesseltine said the ser- really laid back. It seems like a really great East Tower and is open Sunday through services committee looked at other exam- vice, including busboys to clean up dirty dishes, place to bring friends.” Thursday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Its official ples of other successful campus cafés and makes it seem more like a retail establishment. Open from 8 p.m. until midnight, the tc Grand Opening is Tuesday, Sept. 28. Art exposes other side of Mideast

by whitney faber nal showcase in Queens. political perspective is the video by accent editoR He said this show is different from Gülsün Karamustafa called “In the Turkish women dress in panther other collections because it does not City and the Secret Panther Fashion.” suits, gossiping and sucking down show a typical image of the Middle It shows a group of Turkish women glasses of wine. Iranian men and East as an oppressive environment. He taking part in the classic female women talk said he wanted to stay away from the pastime of dressing up. They laugh, and fight in If you Go stereotypes seen in the media. gossip and eat indulgently, all while typical soap “ Tarjama/ “A lot of the shows actually re- trying new hairstyles and showing off opera drama Translation” duced the complexity of what is their spotted clothes. scenes. These When: 10 a.m. to happening there,” he said. “We Dadi said in the past, the image of are not the 5 p.m., from didn’t want to make a show about the Middle East has been oversim- usual images Tuesday to Sunday terrorism versus art as a kind of lib- plified. He said pieces like this show of the Mid- Where: Herbert F. eration. Societies are oppressed and that political and gender issues are Johnson Museum dle East and of Art at Cornell art is a kind of self-expression lib- not the only concerns of the people Central Asia University eration, but actually it’s much more living there. in the media, How much: Free complex than that.” “The thing is that there is still fun- but they’re a Reem Fada, a curator for the show damentalism and terrorism in these reality in the who was also involved in collecting areas, but that doesn’t mean that there collection at the Herbert F. Johnson the pieces in 2009, said it was impor- are not other things, that there aren’t Museum of Art at Cornell University. tant to find pieces that express the other important concerns for people,” Tarjama/Translation, a collection complexities of people’s situations in he said. of pieces by contemporary artists the Middle East. Slightly more traditional is Yelena from the Middle East, Central Asia “We wanted to complicate it by Vorobyeva and Viktor Vorobyev’s and its diasporas, is currently showing the multiplicity of the medium with piece called “Blue Period.” It is a series at the museum through Oct. 3. the multiplicity of the messages that of photographs of people living in Ka- Originally organized by ArteEast were conveyed,” she said. “You can zakhstan — from photos of children and shown at the Queens Museum start to see those layers of the variety sitting on a broken bench to an old Cornell University graduate student Baseera Khan watches a video at the of Art in 2009, the collection show- of the culture being there.” women cooking and serving noodles. Tarjama/Translation exhibit at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. cases different media to express Dadi said this show is meant to The unifying part of the pictures is a Michelle boulé/the Ithacan multiple processes of translation. help people realize the Middle East vibrant sky blue — the republic’s color The title itself, “Tarjama,” means has a flourishing art world. — painted all over the city. this is their reality.” someone could just slide them to- translation in Arabic. “We wanted to do this exhibition Ithaca resident Naiane Farrell Dave Farrell, Naiane Farrell’s gether and it could be something that The pieces analyze and express because we felt that a lot of these art- was most impressed by this piece in husband, also said the collection as someone just created. It’s not trying to the different meanings of translation ists are not well known in America,” the collection. She said it showed the a whole showed a powerful image of be anything. It’s just moments — mo- — on the linguistic and textural level he said. “We thought that there is a people of Kazakhstan in the most the Middle East. He said “Blue Period” ments from these people’s lives.” — and its influences from historical lot of strong work coming out of these truthful light. was intriguing because of the way it Fada said this collection shows the awareness and globalization. regions. Many of these artists live in “This one is my favorite — how portrayed life in the country. true diversity in these countries. Iftikhar Dadi, associate professor these tumultuous regions, so their they work with the colors,” she said. “It’s definitely more impact than “We did not want to create the idea of art at Cornell and a curator for the works deal with these issues.” “It’s not like they tried to show the best you get on a day-to-day basis,” he said. of a one Middle East,” she said. “I don’t collection was involved with its origi- One such piece that has quieter scenario. It’s not sad though because “It almost feels like one painting, like think it exists anywhere.” 16 The Ithacan Accent Thursday, September 16, 2010 Borders spotlights local artists’ talents by shea o’meara up the authors that are trying to get Staff Writer out there with some of the heavy- When students talk about great hitters, they could get some of their people from Ithaca, they often refer to stuff out there, and it would benefit Ithaca College alumni who have long them,” she said. since left town. On Saturday, local art- Nick Sagan, a science fiction writ- ists, musicians and writers will gather er and Ithaca native will attend the to remind Ithaca that its tie to talent event. Sagan’s father is Carl Sagan, a isn’t always written in ink on diplomas. renowned astronomer and science Borders, located in the Shops at the enthusiast who taught at Cornell Uni- Ithaca Mall, will host a free “Spotlight versity. Nick Sagan’s career in film on Local” and writing includes work for major event from studios such as Paramount Pictures, 11:30 a.m. to If you Go Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema. 4 p.m. The “Spotlight on He also worked as a story editor for event is open Local” episodes of “Star Trek.” When: 11:30 a.m. to the public. to 4 p.m. Saturday Sagan said he loves Ithaca’s atmo- Many locals Where: Borders in sphere and is honored to join other are scheduled the Shops at the local authors at this event. to attend the Ithaca Mall “Ithaca is such a bastion of sanity event, includ- How much: Free and beauty and enlightenment in an ing music otherwise oftentimes crazy world,” groups, mys- he said. “I have a special affection for tery, Sci-Fi, romance, local environ- the town and the community and the Anne Mazer, local author of 44 books, writes in her notebook Sept. 2 at her home on South Hill. She will attend ment and children’s authors and select people, and to be included among the Borders “Spotlight on Local” event, in which local artists and musicians are showcasing their talents. staff of Moosewood Restaurant. other local authors here, to me, is a kevin campbell/the ithacan Borders Event Coordinator Angela rare privilege.” Aldridge said Ithaca attracts a lot of Children’s fiction writer Anne Mazer said the event will showcase on its newest cookbook, “Moosewood get involved with its members. great talent, and this event is a way to Mazer, who has been published by Ithaca’s varied pool of talent. Restaurant Cooking for Health.” “It’s important to go see music showcase Ithaca’s artistic community. Random House and Scholastic, will “This community has a lot of Elisa Sciscioli, an alumna of the performances outside of the music “We’re very fortunate in this area also join the event. Her book “The amazing people who live here and college and lead singer of Solstice, is school to help get a sense of what that [it] actually [has] a wonderful Salamander Room” was a 1993 ABC work here, and it sounds like there is scheduled to perform at the event. styles of music they are interested in national reputation,” she said. “What Children’s Choice Book and Reading going to be a diverse group of authors She will play songs from her new pursuing,” she said. we’re trying to do is provide a place Rainbow feature selection. Mazer said at this event,” she said. R&B and funk album, “Red Sky.” While this event isn’t Borders’ where people can come and actually she is attending the event to put her Another talented local who will Sciscioli will be accompanied by first community outreach project, see and meet all of the local people.” work out there and get a sense of the be at the event is Alfred Di Giacomo, Dwight Carroll, guitarist and for- its the largest to date. Hendricks said Borders Sales Director Linda Hen- community among local artists. local author of “A Soldier’s Diary.” He mer musical director for the nation- because so many artists and authors dricks said bringing together Ithaca’s “It sounded like a great event that will discuss his book, a personal diary ally touring band Shalamar. were interested in attending the recognizable names with its up-and- would give me more exposure to the of the three years he spent in the U.S. Sciscioli said going to off-cam- event, Borders may have to host an- coming stars is a great way for people community, and I like being part of a Army Air Force during World War II. pus events like “Spotlight on Local” other in the spring. to get to know the newest talent. whole group of other writers and oth- Moosewood Restaurant will also is a great way for students to learn “It kind of grew,” Hendricks said. “We thought if we could build er local creative people,” she said. provide a live demonstration based about the Ithaca music scene and “It was like dough — it just got bigger.”

Fall Splash is for students, too!

Get ready! Ithaca College alumni will be here October 1-3 for Fall Splash, the Alumni and Home- coming Weekend, but that doesn’t mean students won’t be having fun, too. There are plenty of opportu- nities to participate in some really cool activities during the week of September 27, so show your school spirit and get involved!

• Take an Ithacan to Work Week—September 27-October 1 • Blue and Gold Day—Tuesday, September 28 • Speed Networking—Wednesday, September 29 • RHA Cookie Decorating—TBA • Pep Rally & Banner Contest—Thursday, September 30 • Duckpalooza—Saturday, October 2 • Alumni Comedy Show—Saturday, October 2

Want more details? See a complete list of activities at www.ithaca.edu/alumni/fallsplash/students.php Thursday, September 16, 2010 Accent The Ithacan 17 Moving into the future Kitchen Theatre Company opens season in renovated building on West State Street

by Megan devlin gaging. Coloring its lobby is a potent crimson contributing writer and edgy black, which accentuate the theater’s Patrons used to walk into the Kitchen Theatre modern design. wondering if they had come to the right place. Lampert said the new building makes more Rachel Lampert, the Kitchen Theatre’s artistic of a statement about how the company is in- director, said there was nothing about their old creasing its focus on professionalism. With the building that showed it was a theater. eye-catching display of its modern logo on the “People would walk in with the tickets and outside and the all-glass doors inviting patrons then they’d come to the lobby and say, ‘where’s inside, Lampert said the renovation has given the the theater?’” she said. Kitchen Theatre a more professional look. But now there is no question they have ar- “This [renovation] definitely says that you’ve rived at a show. arrived at some special building when you walk Previously located in the Clinton House down the street,” Lampert said. on West Seneca Street, the Kitchen Theatre Thanks to more than 250 generous sup- Company moved to its new location at West porters, the new Kitchen Theatre was granted State Street after conducting a strategic busi- tremendous flexibility with the renovation. ness-analysis plan. The move-in process began The arena stage is at ground level and sits the day the theater closed its last show Aug. 1 in among the elevated rows of the theater’s 99 seats. the Clinton House and was completed in time Greene said the additional space and equipment, for the theater’s season opener Sept. 1. including more lighting and two extra amps, The first steps in the redesign involved have created greater artistic opportunities and considering the company’s financial stability more dramatic production capabilities. and reviewing the statistics on its earnings “The biggest difference is onstage space,” and audience demographics. Lampert said the Greene said. “The directors have been able to decision for the move was made with future stage the play so that performance comes spilling attendance in mind, as the new location holds out at you.” 99 seats. Lampert said having a full scene shop at the “If we remained at 73 seats, we would prob- theater enables designers to craft performance ably never reach the goals we had set for our- sets on-site as opposed to off-site, as before. selves,” Lampert said. “We wanted to function The theater is now in a more visited area, The Kitchen Theatre Company opened its doors Sept. 1 in a renovated building on West State better as a business.” only just across the way from State Street Street. The company was previously located at the Clinton House on West Seneca Street. After spending years tucked away in a more Diner and Fine Line Bistro. Lampert said she Matt Rigby/the ithacan remote area of Ithaca and sharing a space with has already seen the benefits of moving and different arts organizations and a local charter attributes these benefits to the modern design come to theater and get a drink afterwards.” Theatre, said he is excited about the entrepre- school, Lesley Greene, the company’s associate in an area of increased visibility. Since many of the company’s theatergo- neurial opportunities afforded by the theater’s producing director, said it was time for a place “[People] had to really search for us,” she said. ers are academic professors, businessmen and new location. of their own. “Our street presence is making a considerable women and college students, Lampert said “If this place does well, then Fine Line [Bis- “The old building had a lot of artistic limita- difference. We are discovering that people see she wanted the theater to be part of the area’s tro] does well,” he said. “It just keeps feeding tions,” Greene said. “We’d rehearse during the the door, open it up and walk in here.” “urban” presence. off. The more this sidewalk gets people walking day in the theater and the bell would ring and Lampert said the move has also brought “This is a great neighborhood because people on it, the better.” kids would be running through the halls and the fulfillment of another company goal — frequent the bars that are down here and the Greene said with the move, the staff is just making noises.” contributing to the community. restaurants that are down here … our visibility is getting to a place where it can look to the future. This is not the case at the new location. “We didn’t want to be in a place where people completely different,” she said. “I just hope we get more and more people The revamped theater now mirrors the com- would have to drive,” Lampert said. “We wanted Manny Flores, an Ithaca resident whose fam- coming in here. I hope it is people of all ages, es- pany’s mission of being bold, intimate and en- them to have dinner, then come to the theater, or ily members are longtime patrons to the Kitchen pecially young people, to come see the theater.” Student grabs hold of music career

by sandra saldana the trumpet,” Caron said. “And then I “I looked around and saw that this contributing writer picked up a guitar when I was 10, and I one dude and his feelings were fueling Sophomore Erik Caron wasn’t sat- was like, ‘Oh yeah, teen angst!’” 20 to 30,000 people,” Caron said. isfied just playing music for fun. He He said the guitar brought another While Caron studies in Ithaca, his wanted to take it a step further — by level of commitment to music. bandmates stay in their native Alton. making his own CD in his makeshift “It’s a beautiful instrument that can Ford goes to school at Lake Region home studio. be so diverse and unique to its player,” Community College and Dea works Caron, an exercise science ma- Caron said. “It really allows for com- full-time. Ford said the distance isn’t jor, is the lead singer of the band the plete creativity and lots of expression.” much of a problem, though. Erik Caron Connection. He made Caron said the band’s music is ap- “It’s really not that bad,” Ford said. his first album with fellow band- proachable for a wide audience. “The album is already finished, so we mates, drummer Patrick Dea and “When you’re listening to it, you’re can just practice on our own. It also guitarist Jake Ford, in two months not bored,” Caron said. “You can sing gives me time to catch up.” in a homemade recording studio. to it, like with ‘Tender’s Tale.’ It’s got Sophomore Katie Ortel, who has The first album, “Reflective Impres- some groove to it, and you know known Caron for a year, said she sions,” was released Sept. 1. you’re having fun.” likes his music because of the lyrics The beginnings of the Erik Caron The band has been together for and its easy-going style. Connection’s first album began last three months. Dea has known Caron “The music incorporates a creative year in Caron’s Alton, N.H, home. for 10 years, while Ford is a relatively sound and is energetic with realistic, Using Dea’s desktop computer and new addition having only joined the down-to-earth lyrics,” she said. “It’s the program Acoustica Mixcraft, the band in July. fun and definitely good music to just group started working. To record Ford said his experience with this chill to.” the album, they had MXL 990 mi- band is unlike any other. So far, the CD has sold one digital crophones and made a control room “I tried making music with so download and about 75 hard copies. lined with blankets. many others, and they always seemed As for the band’s current populari- Caron said even though they didn’t to be missing something technically or ty, Dea said he couldn’t have predicted have any professional producers for musically, but these guys really made he would be in this position. Sophomore Erik Caron plays the guitar last Saturday in Terrace 3. He and the album, they were still able to pro- the music live and gave it that some- “I never imagined I would really his band, the Erik Caron Connection, now have a CD available on iTunes. duce a good CD. thing that I still can’t put my finger on,” put out an actual CD with a booklet or Emily park/the ithacan “With at least three different Ford said. “There’s something that we anything,” Dea said. minds of ideas being poured into each all have that works.” Ford said he was not expecting to attain the same kind of success his “We already have a bunch of songs song we were able to make a pretty Caron said the band’s sound is the kind of positive reaction they idols have reached. ready,” Caron said. “And we’re looking good sound,” he said. mostly influenced by classic rock have received. “I would love it if someone came for a bass player.” Caron’s interest in music goes back and acts like John Mayer, Dave “It’s been really surprising,” Ford up to me and said that they could re- to when he was in a concert band in Matthews Band and Jack Johnson. said. “It seems to have taken off re- ally connect with one of the songs,” The Erik Caron Connection’s first sixth grade, but he said he didn’t be- Caron said he became truly inspired ally quick. Everything’s been pretty Caron said. album, “Reflective Impressions,” is come committed to music until he to become an artist when he attend- positive so far, how people have He said the band already has plans available on iTunes. It is also available started playing the guitar. ed a John Mayer concert in February latched on to it.” to make another album, but they’re in different hard copy versions for $2, “[I was] the little geeky kid with this year. Caron said in the future he hopes missing one element. $5, or $10 from Caron. 18 The Ithacan Accent Thursday, September 16, 2010 hot Great Elk sets Wildfire Lounge ablaze dates by Alexandra Palombo Senior Writer thursday The band was small, the room was small and “The Good, The Bad, The the crowd was small. But with their country-tinged Weird,” a film that follows indie rock and their mellow attitude, Great Elk’s three Korean gunmen in performance at Wildfire Lounge on Saturday night 1930s Manchuria in the midst smoothly blended its name into the folky Ithaca of a war, will make its Ithaca music niche. premiere at 9:25 p.m. at The vibe of the show was laid Cornell Cinema. Tickets range back, easygoing and mellow, with live from $5 to $7. about 15 people silently taking Music in the music and enjoying their review drinks as the band played on. “Great Elk” friday Local musician Steve Gollnick — Wildfire Go Gone, a roots, rock and who performs both solo acts and Lounge blues band, will play from with his band Hubcap — played 5 to 8 p.m. at Castaways. for the first hour of the concert, handing the spot- Admission is free. light over to Great Elk — composed of Paul Basille, Top 40 Dance Party, mixed Patrick Hay, Adam Christgau, Jon Estes and Bryan by DJ Joey B, will take place Trenis — for the second half of the night. from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at Sitting alone in the spotlight with just an The Oasis. Admission is $5. effects pedal and an electric guitar, Gollnick started the set with the sad tune, “Your Ghost,” with his straight and earnest voice. His song saturday “Babysitters,” a story about a group of aggressive N oche Latina, a dance babysitters, showcased not only his raspy tenor party event featuring DJ Felix and rhythmic guitar work, but his odd sense of of Pura Vida, will last from From left, guitarist Patrick Hay and songwriter Paul Basille of Buffalo’s indie-folk band Great Elk perform 9:45 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at humor. With stripped-down style reflective of at Wildfire Lounge on Saturday night. The group released its self-titled EP independently in June. the eclectic Ithaca music scene, he was wonder- kevin Campbell/The Ithacan The Oasis. Admission is free. ful to watch — at first. “The Cameraman,” a His performance suited the location perfectly, on the keyboard and synthesizer. The song had a a swaying lullaby. The rendition was fantastic and silent film by Buster Keaton but after half an hour, his act became tiresome. His romantic and haunting air that sounded like wind got the loudest applause from the audience. about a man who tries to lyrics were contemplative and sad, casting a gloomy whistling through trees, especially when Trenis However, there was an awkward transition to teach himself to be a news mood over the room. And while his skilled fingers started the song. The lingering melody sent the the end of the show, which the band described photographer to impress a made for an interesting guitar performance, the crowd into a hush for the first time that night and as a “three minute country party” on the song girl, will be shown at 4 p.m. at songs all started to sound the same. If he had per- kept them quiet with three-part harmonies. “Down and Out.” The set list was a pleasantly Cornell Cinema. The film will formed for less time and allowed Great Elk to go on The boys had an aura of family about them. It strange mash of indie rock and country that be accompanied by The Mont earlier, it would have been more enjoyable. made the show seem more like a family barbecue would have seemed out of place with any other Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. Luckily, Buffalo-based Great Elk brought the ­— just playing for friends on a Saturday night. band. But with their laid-back and ‘anything goes’ Tickets range from $5 to $7. mood back up with their first song, the bubbly The band seemed instantly comfortable with the energy, Great Elk made it work. and bouncing single “Bow Echo,” off their new concertgoers, and the ease with which they played All in all, the concert was a low-key success, self-titled album. The song showcased Basille’s made for an enjoyable experience. with two solid hours of sedate indie rock and good- sunday solid voice and Hay’s fantastic guitar work, which The highlights of Great Elk’s set included the natured guys trying to find their way through the Get Mad at the Lounge, a showed training in indie rock and country slide. acoustic duet between Basille and Hay called “My local music scene. While Steve Gollnick’s attempts weekly event that shows the Combined, the two made for a soulful twang that Worst Nightmare,” which prominently featured to warm up the crowd left some audience members new episode of “Mad Men” married well with Jon Estes’ laconic bass lines and Hay’s slide guitar skills for three minutes of rock cold, Great Elk heated up the room with a more en- on a big screen, will start at Christgau’s energetic percussion. perfection. The most pleasant surprise of the joyable second half. All in all, the concert was a de- 10 p.m. at Wildfire Lounge. The band continued with song “Down in the night, however, was when the band slowed down cent way to spend a Saturday night, but it wasn’t the Willow Garden,” which showcased Bryan Trenis Bruce Springsteen’s hit “Dancing in the Dark” to best show in town. R ock ‘n’ roll vets’ latest LP Duo demands attention by Evan JOhnson cleaner sound than on previous Staff Writer records because he incorpo- crashes on jumbled note Through brilliant songcraft rates a live band as opposed to and production, Atmosphere’s blending samples and scratch- by Jared dionne moaning and melodramatic guitar “To All My Friends, Blood ing on turntables. “Freefallin’” s taff writer slides. The song offers a hint at the Makes the Blade Holy,” reflects combines clever lyrics from After a tumultuous period that ambition behind the new album their status as one of the more Slug with a steady, crisp tone saw the resignation of bassist Carlos and what the band has already ac- recognizable rap acts for today’s designed by Ant. Dengler, a canceled headline tour and complished. Lead singer Paul Banks college audience. The group’s new album is an a label switch, New taunts in his monotone drawl, “I’m Sean (Slug) Album example of high-quality hip-hop York City’s Interpol Album not supposed to show you, I’ve got Courtesy of Matador records Daley’s sardonic Review that can be enjoyed by all fans of looks to find some two secrets, but I only told you one.” lyrics express Atmosphere the genre. security on their lat- Review “Barricade” is essentially a sound- The track has all the makings of heavy themes of “To All My I nterpol Friends, est self-titled release. “Interpol” alike cousin of “Slow Hands” off the a well-respected Interpol song — depression and Dengler’s presence band’s sophomore release, “Antics.” depressing piano backdrop, ever- resentment yet Blood Matador Makes the and walking bass lines Records The song exemplifies Interpol’s classic increasing instrumental intensity come across as Blade Holy” are still present on this Our rating: layering of instrumentals as it starts and driving cymbals, but the band dry and unap- Rhymesayers LP because he called HH off minimally with a beat and an fails to retain cohesiveness. pealing. How- Our rating: it quits after produc- “Under Pressure”-ish bass line that On their fourth record, Interpol ever, his sarcasm HHH tion had been completed. Therefore, swells into an all-out sonic onslaught. has affirmed that the band is not for and dry wit makes listeners cannot use “Interpol” as a true Malaise is the key word in everyone, and it takes an acquired the album more intricate and indicator of the band’s future as far as “Always Malaise (The Man I Am),” taste to understand and appreciate commands attention to his per- musical direction is concerned. a jumbled mess of tempos and its music. However, even dedicated sonal, relatable struggle. The leadoff song, “Success,” starts chord progressions that makes it a fans of the band may find this latest Producer Anthony (Ant) Da- as most Interpol tunes do, with bothersome listening experience. effort bland and unappealing. vis has generated a noticeably Courtesy of Rhymesayers quickies “Fa lse priest” “Penny sparkle” “Business Casual” of Montreal Blonde Redhead Chromeo Polyvinyl Records 4AD Atlantic Kevin Barnes, the man be- R ecorded in Stockholm and T his dance floor duo’s new hind of Montreal, produced New York, “Penny Sparkle” album is more sophisticated a more elegant sound with showcases layers of synths than ever before. Their the band’s 10th album. and mysterious vocals. The electro-funk sound is more Though still a little funky, the American rock trio’s ninth complex with unexpected feel of this release is less album won’t disappoint musical treats woven into intimidating than before. longtime listeners. the tracks.

compiled by lara bonner courtesy of Polyvinyl Records courtesy of 4AD courtesy of Atlantic Thursday, September 16, 2010 Accent The Ithacan 19 ticket Romcom travels beyond the distance [ stub ] valid friday through thursday Barrymore and Long walk in tandem with entertaining plotline cinemapolis By Anne Gould The Commons 277–6115 Northgraves se nior Writer A gora “Going the Distance” — the new 9 p.m. and cross-country romantic comedy star- Weekends 4 p.m. ring on-again-off-again couple Drew Barrymore and Justin Long — is a bit Cairo time like a long-distance relationship. The 7:10 and 9:10 p.m. and movie is full of chemistry and snappy, Weekends 2:10 and 4:10 p.m. laugh-out-loud humor, which more than make up for the occasional get low bump in the road. 7:15 and 9:15 p.m., Add in just the right Film Saturday 2:15 and 4:15 p.m. and amount of raunchi- Sunday 2:15 p.m. ness and the result Review “Going the I’m Still Here is an entertaining, if Distance” flawed, affair. New Line 7:25 and 9:30 p.m. and The story is Cinema Weekends 2:25 and 4:30 p.m. surprisingly fresh. Our rating: New Yorker Garrett HHH the kids are all right (Long) is just getting 7:20 and 9:25 p.m. and out of an ill-fitting relationship, while Weekends 2:20 and 4:25 p.m. Erin (Barrymore) will be leaving her Garrett (Justin Long) and Erin (Drew Barrymore) reunite after being separated by thousands of miles. In “Going the Winter’s Bone HHHH Big Apple internship for school in Distance,” the two start a no-strings-attached summer fling that ends up turning into a long distance relationship. San Francisco in six weeks. But the courtesy of New Line Cinema 7 p.m. and 30-somethings’ feelings grow, and Weekends 2 p.m. they decide to try to make it work the bar scene where the two leads Long avoid falling into the trap of everything from the best mustache 3,000 miles apart. meet. However, the pace of Garrett so many real-life screen couples. to how to court older women come regal stadium 14 Writer Geoff LaTulippe fills the and Erin’s relationship gets dragged They fall in love on screen with a straight out of a real group of guys Pyramid Mall 266-7960 plot with realistic problems of a out with a few too many montages. natural ease. at the local bar. With such a cohesive long-distance relationship such as What saves the film from being The actors are not only at ease cast that further elevates the already A lpha and Omega 3D jealousy and time difference issues. merely another so-so love story are with each other, but also with other amusing material, it is no wonder the 1:50 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Erin and Garrett’s relationship has the consistent and incredibly clever characters. Erin’s relationship with plot problems seem trivial. 9 p.m. both ups and downs, but their pas- humorous lines that are perfectly her uptight older sister Corinne Giving the audience many rea- sion, whether love or anger, is never delivered by a cast that feels real to (Christina Applegate) is one any sons to laugh is certainly the No. 1 The American HHH extreme. At times it feels like the life. Whatever ill-feelings Erin’s un- younger sibling can identify with. In goal of a romantic comedy. And de- 4:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m., 9:50 p.m. duo is just going through the mo- characteristic decision might raise her few scenes Applegate effectively spite some turbulence along the way, tions, which does nothing to help in the audience are subdued by the juggles concern and support for her the high frequency of hilarity and Devil build the couple’s chemistry. amusing and complex characters wayward sister while being too tense the engaging cast make the overall 1:20 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:40 p.m., Director Nanette Burnstein also LaTulippe develops during the rest for her own good. experience of “Going the Distance” a 8 p.m., 10:20 p.m. has a problem staying consistent. At of the movie. Garrett begins the Meanwhile, Garrett’s light cama- smooth and ultimately satisfying trip. times, her direction is realistic, and film a decent, charming yet insensi- raderie with buddies Dan (Charlie Easy A the interactions of the characters are tive guy who naturally begins to fall Day) and Box (Jason Sudeikis) could “Going the Distance” was written 2:40 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:50 p.m., layered with overlapping dialogue in love with the disarmingly frank almost be a “bromance” story in itself. by Geoff LaTulippe and directed by 10:30 p.m. that is particularly successful during and immature Erin. Barrymore and Their overlapping dialogue discussing Nanette Burnstein. eat pray love H 2:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 8:20 p.m. ‘American’ movie going the distance HHH Blood and gore 1:10 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:20 p.m., flaunts Euro style 9:10 p.m. spice up satire inception HHH1/2 By Matthew R. Reis 1:30 p.m., 4:50 p.m., 8:10 p.m. By James Hasson staff writer stfi af wr ter “The American” is a brilliantly dark and the last exorcism HH1/2 An unsung star of the Hollywood action scene, brooding film that breathes life into an oth- 1:45 p.m., 4:05 p.m., 7:45 p.m., Danny Trejo has played more than 100 roles. He erwise forgetful slate of 10:05 p.m. takes his first lead role in “Machete,” whose large recent releases. Director Film cast of wild characters entertain with creative vio- Anton Corbijn helms the Review Machete HH1/2 lence and biting humor in what would otherwise be picture with his patient, “The American” 1:15 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:40 p.m., a dull and conventional action flick. methodical directing style, Focus Features 9:20 p.m. Our rating: Mysterious political figure Booth (Jeff Fahey) fusing plenty of burning HHH offers Machete, a Mexican former federal agent, passion with sparse action. The Other guys HHH (Trejo) $150,000 to kill Senator Jack (George Cloo- 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:40 p.m., McLaughin (Robert De Niro), a Film ney), an aging hit man, decides to hang up 10:25 p.m. crusading anti-immigrant poli- Review his holster when he falls in love with Clara tician. When Machete has the “Machete” (Violante Placido). When Jack’s boss learns resident evil: Afterlife 3D senator right in his sights, he is Overnight that he wants out of the business, the hitman 2 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 4:20 p.m., 5:10 double-crossed, framed for the Films realizes his newfound romance hinges on his p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., attempted assassination and Our rating: own survival. 10 p.m. HH1/2 Danny Trejo stars in “Machete,” an action satire forced on the run for the rest of film that uses spectacle to send its message. With its minimalistic dialogue, fluid camera the film. courtesy of Overnight Films movements and sparsely populated setting, the The Town “Machete,” a satire of “Mexploitation” action movie mirrors European cinema. This element 1 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 3:50 p.m., films that have their strength in spectacle, is full Segal’s weak acting and hokey kung fu style proves adds a much-needed realism rarely found in 4:30 p.m., 6:50 p.m., 7:20 p.m., of outrageously hilarious and often grizzly fight he is a testament and legend of the stereotypical ac- American spy movies, resulting in a plot filled 9:40 p.m., 10:10 p.m. scenes set in a modern, lawless West. “Machete” tion films “Machete” spoofs. with external conflict and opposing desires. enthralls the audience by fusing both bloody ac- “Machete” starts strong as a wild, bloody fiesta of Editor Andrew Hulme leaves shot lingering, tion and comedy that can deliberately be either as chaos but turns into a standard action movie whose making the audience exacerbated, exploiting cornell cinema spectacularly gory as “Kill Bill” or laugh out loud story development is blown to bits by the explosions the slow pace even more. Thankfully, the score 104 Willard Straight Hall 255-3522 hilarious in its outrageousness. and fights. The film quickly runs out of gas by the by Herbert Grönemeyer creates a soundscape The film also delivers laughs through political last act with a disappointing final battle full of people full of smooth, pleasing rhythms and dramatic, For more information, visit satire and quirky dialogue. Senator McLaughin’s mostly running aimlessly around a compound. pulsating beats that redeem Hulme’s missteps. http://cinema.cornell.edu. campaign includes plenty of overzealous, hyper- Rodriguez does his best with this B-movie Those audience members expecting bolizing commercials that poke fun at hard-core knockoff. Fans of both the director and machine gun blood-spilling, hair-raising action will be dis- anti-immigration politicians and play to the movie’s Western movies will still enjoy the film if they’re will- appointed. However, the quality storytelling overarching theme of immigration. ing to use their mental machete to slice through the and well-thought-out film techniques trump our ratings DeNiro is solid in the role of the hard-nosed movie and enjoy the choicest bits. random gun battles any day. Excellent HHHH senator, and Fahey is menacing as the gravel-voiced political figure. Jessica Alba plays an Immigration “Machete” was written by Alvaro and Robert “The American” was written by Rowan Good HHH and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) agent, though Rodriguez and directed by Ethan Maniquis and Joffe and Martin Booth and directed by Fair HH she is too sweet to really fit in her role. Steven Robert Rodriguez. Anton Corbijn. Poor H 20 The Ithacan Classified Thursday, September 16, 2010

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 By United Media 12 13 14 crossword ACROSS DOWN 25 Peron sobriquet 15 16 17 18 1 Navajo foes 33 Open meadow 1 Referee 26 “It Ain’t Me Babe” composer 19 20 5 Retail center 34 Floor covering 2 Drink with scones 9 Tarboosh 35 “Butch Cassidy” role 3 Sixth sense 28 Slacks material 21 22 23 24 25 26 12 Chicken wire 36 Indulgent 4 Monsieur’s gestures 31 Ten-gallon hat 13 Tolstoy heroine 38 Black-eyed - 5 Warm-water shark 35 Father of geometry 27 28 29 14 High dudgeon 39 Roman moralist 6 Santa - winds 37 Holm or Fleming 38 Maple syrup base 30 31 32 15 Spice-rack item 40 Natural resin 7 TLC provider 17 Nubby fabric 41 Splices 8 Everest adjective 40 Happy tune 33 34 35 19 GI morale booster 43 “Gunga Din” writer 9 Top competitors 41 Henson or Croce 20 Earthenware pot 47 Atom fragment 10 Sooner than anon 42 Caveman from Moo 36 37 38 21 Tows along 48 Mademoiselle’s eye 11 Kind of meditation 43 Asian automaker 44 Potato st. 39 40 24 Crushed 50 “White Wedding” singer 16 NASA docking 27 Lipstick shades 51 EPA stat 18 Under par 45 Agree silently 41 42 43 44 45 46 28 Snips off 52 Spruce 20 Outlandish 46 Day- - paint 29 Dorm coverer 53 Carpentry groove 21 Practice 49 Wide shoe 47 48 49 50 30 Packing slip 22 “Walk Away -” 51 52 53 31 Trousers go-with 23 Going ahead 32 - vous plait 24 Comforter answers to last week’s crossword UTESMARTFEZ MESHANNAIRE PAPRIKALINEN USOOLLA DRAGSQUELLED REDSCUTSIVY INVSHIRTSIL LEATILEETTA LENIENTSUSAN CATOLAC JOINSKIPLING IONOEILIDOL MPGNEATDADO Thursday, September 16, 2010 s portS The Ithacan 23 Friendly competition

H ead Coach Mindy Quigg talks to the team Saturday at Carp Wood Field. graham hebel/the ithacan Women’s soccer team takes the field with largest roster in recent history by jesse cases have so many players to create more “It’s good that we have assistant sports editor competition during practice, which is the competition and Thirty-four players lined the women’s an element of play graduate student it definitely results in soccer team’s side of the field Saturday midfielder/forward Liz Masucci said the best people being for the Bombers’ game against visiting helps push the team to work harder. out on the field.” SUNY–Plattsburgh. With more play- “Having a lot of people on the team is Appearing in only ers than any other team in the Empire 8 good,” Masucci said. “It just means that two games this season conference and any team on their sched- you have a really large talent pool. The and just eight in 2009, ule this season, the Blue and Gold aren’t harder we work in practice and the more junior midfielder Katie only competing against other squads, but we push in practice, [it] is just going to Simon said she’s mo- against each other. result in us doing better in games.” tivated to compete for Head Coach Mindy Quigg has put to- With 23 of the 34 players on the playing time. gether a roster so large that there aren’t team being underclassmen, Quigg said “Having so many even enough jerseys for every player. she doesn’t hesitate to play freshmen or girls creates a really Teammates now find themselves not only sophomores instead of upperclassmen. great atmosphere for fighting for playing time, but for a spot on “I don’t separate between classes,” all of us,” Simon said. the sidelines wearing a number. Quigg said. “Everybody is on our team “Not getting a lot of The South Hill squad held tryouts and they’re players. I don’t care what year playing time makes during preseason, and with the addition they are. We have some first year students me work harder, and it of the freshmen — all of whom were who are starting over upperclassmen and makes me want a spot.” recruited — had more than 40 players that’s OK.” Sotomayor said not show, Quigg said. In the first four games of the season, having enough jerseys From left, freshman forward Jackie Rodabaugh dribbles around “This is one of those years where it the Blue and Gold have started the same to go around changes SUNY–Plattsburgh freshman Noelle Lombardo on Saturday. worked out that we got more than we 10 field players with senior goalkeepers the players’ mentalities. kelsey o’connor/the ithacan usually do,” Quigg said. “It’s not like I Alyssa Sotomayor and Jessica Platt start- “I feel like maybe in worked harder [recruiting] or I worked ing two games apiece. Of those 10 starting the past you’ve always had a jersey and you Not only does the lack of captains less other years. It’s just what happens on field players, six are either first or second just stay in the role that you’re in,” she said. provide an environment that encourag- a year-to-year basis. I didn’t necessarily year players, including leading scorers “Being able to know that you can work and es athletes to communicate, Sotomayor want a bigger team.” freshman forward Jackie Rodabaugh and be back on the field, or you can not work said it also makes certain players step Even with the initial cuts before the sophomore forward Rachael Palladino. and get your jersey taken away, is some- up to take leadership roles and motivate start of the season, there was no way to Senior defender Andrea Janda is thing that’s constantly reminding you.” the younger players. bring the roster size down. one player who will be competing for Rodabaugh said having a large squad “It also makes us think about leader- “I look at what players can bring to playing time this season. Janda, who raises the level of play. ship roles because there’s going to be the team and where the natural cutoff is is returning from a hip injury and has “Having so many people brings up people there that might not constantly between talent,” Quigg said. “I couldn’t only played in one game this season, the intensity,” Rodabaugh said. “That’s be in their jerseys,” Sotomayor said. “It’s really come up with a fair way to make said the best players should play. how it is for everybody, and it’s a good up to us as seniors and upperclassmen to cuts. We’ll make the most of it, and not “If someone’s doing the job right I thing that there’s that many people kind of say you can’t settle into this role making cuts was the fairest thing to do.” don’t see any problem in someone play- because it makes the atmosphere so and that you have to keep working at it. ... The team is using the fact that they ing regardless of their age,” Janda said. much more competitive.” It almost forces leadership upon us.” Quigg said she’s had a policy of not Having such a large team also creates naming captains for more than seven the challenge of keeping every player in- years because it helps promote a team volved in practice and in games, while atmosphere and communication. still fielding the best lineup. Masucci “It’s a better way to get people to take said the team is adjusting to the number ownership and responsibility,” Quigg of players on the team. said. “You get more out of people when “We’re very fortunate with the large they have a vested interest and feel that amount of players we have,” Masucci they have a voice.” said. “In games, not as many subs can go Platt said not having captains makes through and not everyone’s going to see it easier for players to voice their playing time, but that’s where you have to thoughts without having to worry step up and earn your stripes.” about being scrutinized for speaking The Bombers have made it to the quar- out of place and also helps people on terfinals of the NCAA tournament each of the team develop. the past three seasons. Masucci said the “It makes us all accountable for competition in practice will help prepare being good leaders when you don’t the team to make another postseason run. have captains,” Platt said. “If you give “We’re still very early in the season, someone the title of captain, it makes so we haven’t really figured all the kinks other people on the team feel like they out yet,” Masucci said. “Once we go fur- Sophomore forward Rachael Palladino makes a slide tackle while SUNY-Plattsburgh freshman might not have as much of a right to ther along we’re going to find the best Akino Funayama dribbles the ball in the Bombers’ 5–1 win Saturday at Carp Wood Field. say something. It definitely provides a 11, and that’s who is going to be starting chelsea bell/the ithacan good atmosphere for teamwork.” and then we’ll go from there.” 24 The Ithacan Spor tS Thursday, September 16, 2010

The Hot Suspended players return to gridiron Corner By harlan green-taub contributing Writer Casey Musarra With the return of seven players who were suspended from the last game for violating team rules, the football team took the gridiron Loving the Boys at full strength. The Blue and Gold turned in their second straight victory to start the 2010 at an early age season with a 28–20 win against Union College on Saturday at Butterfield Stadium. he start of football season is Graduate student captain and strong safety one of the greatest times of Dave Ahonen, senior captain and tight end Dan year. But, for me, it doesn’t Higgins, senior captains and wide receivers Dan comeT without its pitfalls. Ruffrage and Tom Vossler, junior corner back I grew up about 13 miles from Spence White, sophomore quarterback Jason the old Meadowlands Stadium. Hendel and junior safety Kevin Cline all returned That’s right, I’m a Jersey girl. to the Bombers’ lineup. With two teams playing right The defense got a stat check around the corner, there’s some boost from White and T he Blue and Gold’s defense forced Union sort of rite of passage when every Ahonen, who both made College to punt 10 young football fan is supposed significant contributions times Saturday. to choose either green or blue — in their return. White Jets or Giants. sealed the game in the fourth quarter with an inter- When it came time to make ception that ended the Union comeback. my decision, most people I grew White said getting back on the field was impor- up around weren’t too pleased tant in helping the team succeed. with my choice. “It was great to get back on the field and make I’m a Dallas Cowboys fan. plays again,” White said. “It’s been a long offsea- Now, most people would say, son and to make a game ending play in my first “You’re a frontrunner!” But I game back really means a lot.” made my decision at age 5, and Ahonen, who contributed two tackles — in- I’ve stuck with the Boys through cluding one for a loss — and a pass deflection in From left, Union College sophomore Sam Goldman tries to tackle senior co-captain and wide receiver the good times and the bad. Yes, the red zone, added depth and leadership to a Dan Ruffrage in the Bombers’ 28–20 win Saturday at Butterfield Stadium. The team is 2–0 this season. when I fell for them they were Bombers’ defense that held Union to just two of jake lifschultz/The Ithacan on top, but I witnessed when the 13 on third down conversions. team went through eight starting Head Coach Mike Welch said having Ahonen 16 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown be- see what it is capable of at full strength. quarterbacks in a matter of five and White back on the field creates better matchups tween Vossler, Ruffrage and Higgins. “It’s nice to see all the hard work that we as a years. Thanks, Ryan Leaf. for the defense. “We really played a complete game,” Zappia team put in at practice finally pay off with results,” Now that Romo has stepped “The defense is really playing well right now,” said. “It really gives us a boost to know we can Vossler said. in and is predicted to be a fantasy Welch said. “Getting those guys back ... allows us beat a good team like Union.” Vossler’s second touchdown catch of the game beast, I’m dreaming of seeing the to match guys up and put them in a position to Welch said Zappia is just one player who im- gave him 100 catches for his career, making him Boys in their new stadium Feb. 6, succeed defensively.” mediately benefited from the returning players. just the seventh Bomber to hit that milestone. despite the devastating loss to the Senior quarterback Rob Zappia said the “[Zappia] has been in our system and practiced Welch said the return of the seven players so- ’Skins on Sunday. offense benefited from Vossler, Ruffrage and with those guys for three years,” Welch said. “So lidifies the team’s lineup but doesn’t necessarily Even though the Boys had the Higgins’ returns in the passing game. he has a comfort level and connection with those lock them in as starters as the season progresses. solid trio of the ’90s, I fell in love “It was nice having some playmakers back,” players that he doesn’t have with some of the “Getting the players back has made practices with the team because of just one Zappia said. “I really feel comfortable playing younger guys.” even more competitive,” Welch said. “Now that of those men — Emmitt Smith. with those guys, and it gives me a lot of confi- Vossler set the tone through the air offen- some of the younger guys have gotten that play- He’s a class act, a family man and dence to know they’re back on the field.” sively for the Bombers, recording a game-high ing time they’re eager to keep it, and it’s pushed one of the best running backs Zappia’s familiarity with his fellow seniors eight catches for 104 yards and two touchdowns. the older players to keep working hard to hold of all time. Looking back on it, I showed against the Union defense as he completed Vossler said it was important for the offense to onto those positions.” can’t imagine picking a better role model. I still have his No. 22 jersey hanging in my closet. I can say with confidence that the love I developed for the Blue and Gold prepare to switch playing surfaces Cowboys at a young age was as great as the hate I received for By kim freitas your stick off the ball.” feeling that love. At the ripe age of contributing Writer Another move that is only possible 5, if the New York Giants beat the The days of practicing on grass are on turf is a squeeze shot. Executing Cowboys — I would get phone numbered for the field hockey team. this shot relies on a downward motion calls from my childhood friends’ With the construction of the new of the stick, striking or “squeezing” fathers gloating about the out- Athletics and Events Center comes a the ball against the ground before it come of the game. We’re talking new outdoor turf field, situated be- shoots forward into the air. about grown men picking on a hind the facility, that is scheduled to So far this season, the Bombers 5-year-old girl. But I stayed strong be completed by Oct. 4, John Wallace, have practiced off campus to prepare and never doubted my fanhood. facilities and operations assistant for for playing on opponents’ turf fields. Coming to school in upstate intercollegiate athletics, said. “When we have turf games, New York didn’t help my cause However, as the Bombers pre- [Houk] has us practice at Cornell either. People who know I’m pare to change fields, switching to [University] on their turf,” English from Jersey (because I’ve got as turf is an adjustment since all of the said. “We actually have an advantage much Jersey pride as I do Cowboy players have different backgrounds for all the turf teams that we play to pride) often ask, “Wait, Case, who of what surfaces they have played have them come play on our grass. It do you like again — the Jets or the on — AstroTurf, field turf and grass. slows them down a lot.” Giants?” Then there’s always the Head Coach Tracey Houk said The new turf field will allow the awkward “are you kidding me?” the team is going to have to adapt team to ultimately speed up the pace pause followed by, “I’m a Cow- to the new playing environment in of the game in its favor, sophomore boys fan.” I lose a lot of friends order to succeed. forward Amanda Rissmeyer said. this way. “There’s a lot of transition go- “Actually being able to practice on With the rest of my family ing on this year,” Houk said. “We’re [our own] turf before a game that is also being fans of teams outside going to get a new field halfway on turf is going to help us so much,” of the tri-state area, it’s not through our season. So having our she said. “Our small detail passing … much of a surprise that I went ... field come in the middle of our is going to be 20 times better.” outside the box as well. We’ve season is ... exciting, but it’s also The Bombers will continue to From left, SUNY-Oswego freshman Amanda Malone watches as senior got a Green Bay Packers fan, an adjustment.” work on developing their chemistry forward Katherine Brown moves the ball upfield Saturday at Yavits Field. a Chicago Bears fan, a Miami Sophomore goalie Kelly Singleton rachel orlow/The Ithacan on turf in the team’s first Empire Dolphins fan and a St. Louis said the turf game is more advanta- 8 matchup of the season against Rams fan. I’m not really sure geous because it is faster and more Freshman midfielder Samantha turf. Freshman forward/midfielder Stevens Institute of Technology on what this says about my family, accurate than games played on grass. English said she played on turf in high Katie Kennedy said the team is look- Saturday in Hoboken, N.J. but perhaps we deserve some “We’ve been practicing on grass school and had to switch to grass ing forward to using a new technique “We have so much potential be- kind of psychological study. Or and we have to play teams on turf,” when she arrived at Ithaca College. on the turf, a sweep, instead of a drive cause our seniors are so good this maybe we should move. Singleton said. “It’s kind of hard “Turf is easier to play on but the that the squad uses on grass fields. year,” Singleton said. “As soon as to adjust from turf to grass. ... It’s grass at Ithaca is pretty nice,” English “[On grass] you have to take your we are able to switch to turf we’ll casey musarra is a senior definitely a disadvantage overall said. “There’s no crazy divots or hills.” stick off the ball to get a hard shot,” have such a better advantage … televison-radio major. Contact her because every Empire 8 game we’ll There are certain field hockey Kennedy said. “But on turf you can [and] our team is just going to get at [email protected]. play will be on turf.” skills that can only be preformed on sweep it, and that’s not really taking so much better.” Thursday, September 16, 2010 s portS The Ithacan 25 Hitting their mark Recovered outside hitters ready to contribute on offense By megan goldschmidt pressure situations. Rarely, if ever, is Staff Writer an outside hitter taken out, and they The volleyball team has three often shoulder most of the more reasons why its sights are set on physical parts of the game, Hayes said. outperforming last season’s Eastern “We often get the ball a lot more College Athletic Conference finish. than other players just because of the The three returning outside hit- nature of the position,” she said. “We’re ters, all of whom missed time last constantly jumping, constantly diving year because of injuries, are healthy and constantly moving, and that was this season and competing for a the main cause of our many injuries.” starting spot. With Hoeffner out the entire 2009 With juniors Jessica Hoeffner season with a torn ACL, Hayes out and Chelsea Hayes and sophomore with an intercostals chest injury and Stephanie Lavallato missing sub- Lavallato just recently healing from stantial time last season, the offense tarsal coalition, all three said the big- had to accommodate for the gap in gest challenge now is integrating back the outside position last year. into the routine of a game. This season, the outside hitters “Being outside, there is a lot of have already shown what they’re pressure on you because you’re capable of on the court, accounting supposed to be the big hitter who for 49 of the team’s 87 kills in victo- gets the team out of a situation if Sophomore outside hitter Stephanie Lavallato reaches for the ball in the Bombers’ 3–1 victory Saturday against ries against Widener University and something goes wrong,” Hoeffner Baptist Bible College in the championship round of the 2010 Bomber Invitational in Ben Light Gymnasium. Baptist Bible College on Saturday in said. “Especially since I wasn’t play- danielle d’avanzo/the ithacan the championship round of the 2010 ing last year, I have to get used to Bomber Invitational. playing volleyball and being in that by missing a scheduled workout.” Baptist Bible College vs. Ithaca College at the Bomber Invitational - Sept. 11 After dropping its first four match- atmosphere again.” The Bombers will look to carry the Ithaca 3, Baptist Bible 1 (24-26, 25-17, 25-15, 25-20) es of the season at the Pacific Coast Head Coach Janet Donovan momentum from last weekend’s four- s Classic in Claremont, Calif. on Sept. said, while having all three outside game winning streak into the rest of s t s s 3 and 4, Lavallato said the team and hitters healthy benefits the team as the season, starting tomorrow at the i s s rvice ace s e ig outside hitters found their rhythm a whole, each hitter will have to do Hawks Invite at SUNY–New Paltz. baptist bible kill a s d I thaca K A SA DIG this weekend on their home court. their own individual part to stay on With the outside hitters healthy, each #2 Courtnie Kneifel 0 1 1 11 #1 Marissa Woodcome 1 0 2 7 “It was definitely a big change from the court. athlete has to prove she deserves the #3 Nicole Albright 0 0 0 1 #2 Taylor Horton 1 0 4 23 the previous weekend in California,” “We’re really working on getting playing time, Hayes said. #4 Jessica White 8 0 1 14 #3 Justine Duryea 1 0 1 3 #5 Hannah Griffith 2 0 0 3 #7 Chelsea Hayes 10 1 0 10 Lavallato said. “We finally found the them in the weight room,” Donovan “I would say that the competition #6 Katelin Broughton 3 22 0 7 #9 Karen Edsall 9 2 5 2 right combination of people and plays said. “At this point, if they don’t get for all of the outside hitters is going to #7 Laura Hodupp 1 0 1 28 #10 Sydney Folk 0 22 1 20 to make everybody, especially the both workouts in the weight room. continue to be tough for a while,” she #11 Marlie Kneife 1 2 0 14 #11 Elizabeth Previte 4 2 0 2 #14 Jaycee Shirk 2 1 0 4 #15 Stephanie Lavallato 3 3 1 13 outside hitters, succeed on the court.” or miss one, they’re going to be on said. “We all have our own strengths #15 Brittany Floyd 5 1 3 4 #16 Tina Orlandini 0 1 1 15 Outside hitters, who have the abil- the bench. There is enough competi- and we have to continue to prove #17 Kate Thoene 7 0 0 1 ity to change the flow of the game tion in that position for even one of ourselves every day in practice and Source: Sports Information with one hit, are often looked to in them to open the door for the others matches to earn our spot on the court.” 26 The Ithacan sports Thursday, September 16, 2010 Freshman sets the bar high in season opener

by matt tracy said Failla is someone who can already outplay contributing writer anyone on the team. While most freshmen are busy hitting “She has a great golf swing,” Llobell said. the textbooks to keep up with the workload “She will be amazing. She will be better than of college classes, freshman Amanda Failla is all of us. Once she figures out how to calm busy with a different type of book. down, she will be in great shape.” Failla shot her way into the Ithaca College Llobell isn’t the only teammate of Failla’s who record books in the golf team’s season open- recognizes her early contributions to the team. ing match against William Smith College with Senior Christie O’Shea said the team will rank a then-school record of 85 in the Bombers’ near the top in the Empire 8 conference as long 385–405 victory at the Country Club of Ithaca. as Failla is on the golf course for the Bombers. With a slight bend in her right leg and a pause “With [Failla], we have a great chance to in her backswing, Failla’s drive can match the win the Empire 8,” O’Shea said. “When we best on the team. But she said she still didn’t quite have a freshman that is capable of playing at know what to expect from her first competitive that level, our chances are much better.” match of the season and her college career. Failla said one of her goals for the season is to “I was really nervous,” Failla said. “It was my shoot in the 70s. As she prepares for her second first time out there, and I just hoped for the best.” match of the season, the Empire 8 Champion- When looking at colleges in high school, ship, her personal goal is something she said can Failla said finding a school that best suited fuel the entire team to keep winning. her interest in physical education was her “If I start shooting in the 70s, I hope that first priority, more so than playing golf. will encourage my teammates to shoot in “I first visited [Ithaca College], and I loved the 70s. I want to compete in the NCAA the campus and scenery,” Failla said. “I e-mailed [Division] III Championships as an indi- [Head Coach Dan Wood] the next time I visited vidual or as a team. By shooting in the 70s, I and met some of the girls here [on the team].” will probably make it as an individual as well Wood said he made it a priority to recruit as help out my team.” Failla because of her strong golf background and success at Farmington High School in Farming- St. Lawrence Invitational ton, Conn., where she was an all-state golfer. St. Lawrence University Golf Course - Sept. 11 and 12 “We were thrilled that she came to Ithaca be- cause she was looking at some strong Division III F reshman Amanda Failla takes a swing at the driving range during practice Tuesday at the Robert T eam Scores Total schools as well as a Division I school at Central Trent Jones golf course at Cornell University. Failla shot an 81 at practice earlier this season. 1. St. Lawrence University 633 Connecticut State,” Wood said. jake lifschultz/The Ithacan 2. New York University 643 Failla said her family has always had a strong 3. Middlebury College 658 interest in golf, which made it easier to get in- “She was a natural,” John said. “She really professionals,” she said. “The lessons were 4. SUNY–Cortland 694 5. Ithaca College 735 volved when she began playing at 10 years old. liked it and began practicing really hard. That’s great. They helped with everything, whether Failla said her family was the most influential in when she got the ball rolling.” it was my swing, chipping or putting.” her development. Though her parents and siblings helped Transitioning to the collegiate level of play ithaca Round 1 R2 Total “I ended up getting serious about golf when her learn the game, Failla said they were the from high school has been smooth for Failla. 1. Brooke Llobell 95 82 177 I was about 14,” Failla said. “My dad was the one first to acknowledge that she would benefit She said the early support from her team- 2. Christie O’Shea 96 89 185 3. Jackie Young 97 89 186 that really started to push my play.” from further instruction outside the family. mates, coaches, classmates and family has 4. Lauren Ryan 92 96 188 Failla’s father, John, said she caught onto “I went to golf camps, and my parents helped ease the adjustment. 5. Samantha Liberty 97 95 192 golf right from day one and was motivated to landed me a membership with the local golf Sophomore Brooke Llobell, who broke Source: Sports Information continue playing. course where I received the lessons from PGA Failla’s school record with an 82 last weekend, Look online for game stories from these sports: TODAY • 4 p.m. Women’s tennis at Hartwick College TOMORROW • 4 p.m. Volleyball vs. Mount St. Mary College at the Hawks Invite at SUNY–New Paltz in New Paltz, N.Y. • 4 p.m. Men’s and women’s cross country at SUNY–Oneonta Airfield Invitational in Oneonta, N.Y. • 4 p.m. Volleyball vs. Clarkson University at the Hawks Invite at SUNY–New Paltz in New Paltz, N.Y.

SATURDAY • 10 a.m. Volleyball vs. SUNY–New Paltz at the Hawks Invite at SUNY–New Paltz in New Paltz, N.Y. • Noon Field hockey at Stevens Institute of Technology • 1 p.m. Football at Widener University • 2 p.m. Volleyball vs. Johnson and Wales University at the Hawks Invite at SUNY–New Paltz in New Paltz, N.Y. • 2 p.m. Women’s soccer at Stevens Institute of Technology • 3 p.m. Men’s soccer vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Carp Wood Field • 3 p.m. Men’s tennis at St. Lawrence University Fall Classic in Canton, N.Y.

SUNDAY • 8 a.m. Golf vs. Empire 8 Championship at Blue Heron Hills Country Club in Macedon, N.Y. • TBD Men’s tennis at St. Lawrence University Fall Classic in Canton, N.Y.

tu esDAY • 4 p.m. Women’s tennis vs. Alfred University at the Ithaca College Tennis Courts • 7 p.m. Volleyball at SUNY–Geneseo

Wen d esDAY • 4 p.m. Men’s soccer at Marywood University

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Sophomore Rachael Palladino women’s soccer

Palladino tied a school record for most points and goals in a single game, netting four goals in the Blue and Gold’s 6–0 victory against Utica College yesterday. Palladino is first on the team in goals with nine and points with 22 and second in assists with four.

Senior Tom Vossler football

Check out video In Saturday’s game against highlights of the Union College, Vossler pulled ultimate Frisbee game in eight receptions for a total at theithacan.org. of 104 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions. Despite missing the Blue and Physics of flight Gold’s first game because of Junior physics major Ben Ades–Aron throws a pass in the physics vs. math departments’ ultimate Frisbee game Saturday on the Campus Center Quad. Students and faculty from both departments participated in the event. a suspension, Vossler now JENNY EVANS/the Ithacan leads the team in receptions and touchdown receptions. graduate student by the william way men’s cross country numbers Way earned a third place spot 2 The number of third down in the Ithaca College record conversions the football books with a 26:59 finish team held Union College to lead the Bombers at the in the Bomber’s 28–20 they 5.2-mile Penn State Spiked win Saturday. See story Shoe Invitational. Way helped on page 24. the Blue and Gold get to a 51The number of kills the volley- ninth place finish overall and ball team had Saturday in the saidit a second place finish among championship match of the Division III schools. 2010 Bomber Invitational. We will show See story on page 25. up and we will play games. the foul line And our team Weird news from the wide world of sports will be ready. Some parents are very passionate about their kids’ athletic careers from start to And I think finish. Some parents take it way too far. Recently in Texas, a woman was accused of pulling a gun on a middle school volleyball team and threatening to kill the play- that’s the way ers after they beat her daughter’s team. Police said after further questioning, they found inconsistencies in people’s stories, but at least six witnesses claimed the we can answer women pulled a gun. The incident, which took place in the school’s parking lot, was recorded by security cameras, but the footage showed no conclusive signs of all the critics. the woman pulling a gun. The woman admitted to losing her temper but said she threatened to “get” them, not kill them. Looks like that’s one less mom getting Miami Heat President nominated for Parent of the Year. Pat Riley expresses his – Jesse Cases disdain for critics who don’t approve of roster moves the Heat has made this offseason. Riley went on to say where we stand the critics’ comments woMen’s soccer will be a motivating 1 W L T Win% 1. Hartwick 3 2 0 .600 point for the team volleyball 1. Ithaca 4 1 0 .800 throughout 1 1. Nazareth 3 2 0 .600 the season. W L Win% 1. RIT 5 0 0 1.000 1. Alfred 3 3 .500 4. Alfred 2 1 1 .625 1. Elmira 5 1 .833 1. Hartwick 1 5 .167 1. Ithaca 4 4 .500 1. Nazareth 3 6 .333 Field hockey 1 W L Win% 1. Elmira 0 3 .000 1. Hartwick 1 3 .250 1. Ithaca 3 2 .600 1. Nazareth 0 3 .000 1. Stevens 0 5 .000 Empire 8 Standings/Overall Records photo finish 28 The Ithacan Capturing the Bombers at their best T hursday, September 16, 2010

Watch an interview with freshman forward Jackie Rodabaugh at theithacan.org.

FromPositioned left, graduate student midfielder/forward for success Liz Masucci dribbles around SUNY–Plattsburgh freshman midfielder Rachelle Scott in the Bombers’ 5–1 victory Saturday at Carp Wood Field. The South Hill squad is ranked 16th in the second regular season National Soccer Coaches Association of America national poll and second in the latest East Region poll. kelsey o’connor/the ithacan