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Thursday Ithaca, N.Y. September 3, 2009 The Ithacan Volume 77, Issue 2 Faculty council discusses raises A for employees By Jacqueline Palochko simpler News Editor A proposal to use revenue generated by the largest freshman class in Ithaca life College history to provide raises for fac- ulty and staff was presented at a faculty council meeting Tuesday evening. Area residents Don Lifton, as- sociate professor of create own energy management, pre- sented the proposal to and live off the grid reverse the college’s decision to freeze sal- by Rebecca Webster aries for the 2009-10 staff writer academic year. Down a gravel road and nestled deep Lifton said fac- in the woods, On Warren Pond Farm Rochon said ulty and staff across he would like a prospers with a small harvest and a cou- the campus — from faculty governance ple of dedicated caretakers. Jill Swenson, professors teach- task force. one of those caretakers, said it is all she ing 250 students needs to be satisfied. in an auditorium to custodians hav- “I’m a lot happier,” she said. “I’m a ing to clean bathrooms used by lot freer.” an additional six residents — are But it’s not just because of her thriv- not getting compensation, despite ing small harvest or her husband, Sam the projected $3.3 million sur- Warren, that she is content. She is living plus resulting from the additional off the grid — making her life, and her 519 students. energy, all on her own. Lifton said he believes the admin- According to a 2006 article in USA istration made a mistake admitting Today, more than 180,000 families live off 74.2 percent of the 12,752 applicants the grid, with that number increasing by the college received. 33 percent every year. In essence, those “If the administration would just choosing this alternative lifestyle are not admit they made a mistake, we’d be attached to the regular electrical grid, a couple of residential windmills and a experience a deficiency of sun, wind able to find a solution,” he said. “But rather they attain their energy for their homemade waterwheel built by Warren. or water power for an extended pe- so far, no one in a leadership position homes through other renewable means, The energy produced through riod of time, they maintain a propane is coming forward to accept the blun- such as solar, wind or water energy. these renewable energy sources is generator on the side of their home. der for overshooting.” For Swenson, a former journalism pro- stored in batteries that they keep A homemade burn shed for hay bails John Rosenthal, professor of math- fessor at Ithaca College, what had origi- hidden in their home. Those batter- from their land pushes hot air in to ematics and a member of the budget nally started as a petite cabin powered ies give them enough stored energy heat their home. committee, said the budget meeting by a small group of solar panels is now to give electricity in the night and held earlier in the day did discuss fac- one powered by two sets of solar panels, often for a few extra days. If they See Warren Pond, page 4 ulty increments. He said there was a request to raise the minimum wage Former Ithaca College professor Jill Swenson walks Saturday afternoon through On Warren Pond Farm. Swenson and her husband, for college employees to 50 cents per Sam Warren, are two of many Ithaca residents living off the grid and creating their own source of energy with solar panels. hour above the living wage. Lauren DeCicca/The Ithacan Carl Sgrecci, vice president of fi- nance and administration, said the budget committee will be meet- ing over the next couple of weeks to gather information about excess of Genders share space revenue and expenses for the current fiscal year. He said addressing the declining demographics in terms of high school graduates in the college’s in Terrace 12 bathroom student recruitment areas will be a top priority. By Amanda Fox this problem never existed before,” “The budget committee will be Staff writer Rhodes said. “She got back to me taking a long-term perspective on Complications with on-cam- and said that gender-neutral bath- both potential enrollment and the re- pus housing this fall are now rooms aren’t allowed.” lated financial implications before it translating beyond the dorm Jessica Blasko, the residence makes any short-term recommenda- room and into the bathroom. director for Terraces 9-12, de- tions concerning use of the project- On the third floor of Terrace 12, clined to comment. ed bottom line for the current year,” one bathroom is reserved for Rhodes decided to present Sgrecci said. women only and the other one suggestions to the residents on The council voted 20-0-1 to rec- alternates between being a male the floor and take a vote, suggest- ognize the impact of the global fiscal or female bathroom. ing two female bathrooms on the crisis at the college and recommend- In the past, Terrace 12 has floor, with the males using the Freshman Megan Ort stands outside the bathroom in Terrace 12 on ed that the lost payroll increment for been a coed-by-wing dormi- downstairs bathroom. But anoth- the third floor. The bathroom is being used by both males and females. 2009 be restored in the future as the tory. This year the floor is domi- er solution was suggested: to have Lauren DeCicca/The Ithacan college’s fiscal health improves — nated by females with 38 women one female-only bathroom and particularly the college’s endowment, and four men. This presented a one bathroom that switched gen- tem in which post-it notes were put I’ve seen girls go in there and guys which faced about a $500,000 drop problem to the resident assistant ders depending on the need. The on the door along with a magnet to go in there, and no one complains. this year, Sgrecci said. on the floor, sophomore Cher- second suggestion was voted on, be used to indicate if the bathroom It seems to be working out.” Warren Schlesinger, associate pro- rie Rhodes, about how to divide and it was decided both males and is in use by one gender or the other. Ed Girzone, an architect in fessor of accounting, said even though the bathrooms. females would share the bathroom “If a girl went in, she would put the interpretation units of New he would have liked an increment this Rhodes said she consulted her but not use it at the same time. the magnet on women and until York State Building Codes, year, he agrees with President Tom resident director with the situation. Rhodes said that her RD was also she came out, no guys could go said even though no one is “I first asked my RD about this a fan of this new solution. in,” Rhodes said. “A lot of people See SALARY, page 4 a couple weeks ago, and she said The solution turned into a sys- seemed comfortable with that. Seea l vatories, page 4

find more. online. www.theithacan.org [Thursday Briefing] 2 The Ithacan Thursday, September 3, 2009 this Nation&World WEEK { } Earthquake kills 32 in Indonesia 3 Thursday A disaster management official said the death 360 Magazine Rush Night, toll from a powerful Indonesian earthquake has for students interested in more than doubled to 32. joining, will be at 7 p.m. in the Social Affairs Ministry official Mardi Taughannock Falls Meeting said more than 700 houses and buildings Room in Campus Center. have been badly damaged in yesterday’s 7.0 magnitude quake. 4 Friday Scores of people have been injured. Many of the victims died when their homes SAB movie screening of “Star were buried in a landslide triggered by the temblor. Trek” will be from 7 to 11:55 The official Antara news agency reports about p.m. in Textor 102. 30 people are trapped under rocks and dirt from the landslide in one village. 6 Sunday The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck at 2:55 p.m. (7:55 GMT) off the southern Catholic Community Mass coast of the main island of Java. A tsunami alert takes place at 1 and 9 p.m. in was issued but revoked less than an hour later. Muller Chapel. Wildfires destroy national forest 7 Monday Firefighters made more progress yesterday against a giant wildfire that has ravaged a Hillel Buttermilk Falls Hike, a national forest north of Los Angeles as investi- Hillel annual event, begins at gators searched for information about how the noon. Participants should bring fire started. a bathing suit and meet at the Officials are still trying to figure out what Textor Flagpole. set off the blaze in the Angeles National For- PeopleLiving try to stay dryunder with a plastic coversheet for protection yesterday in New Delhi, India. According to est that had burned nearly 219 square miles, the Indian Ministry of Agriculture, monsoon rains from June 1 through Aug. 19 are 26 percent below 9n Wed esday or 140,150 acres, by early yesterday. Deputy normal. News reports said that the drought has been declared in about 44 percent of India’s districts. incident commander Carlton Joseph said yes- Mustafa Quraishi/associated press Evensong, a Protestant worship terday that the fire was human-caused, but it’s service, will be held from 9:30 not known specifically how it was started or to 11:30 p.m. in Muller Chapel. whether it was accidental or arson. Laghman province. A Taliban spokesman said is the largest ever in any U.S. criminal case. The Joseph said a human cause could include a range a suicide bomber targeted the deputy chief total includes $1 billion in civil penalties and a A dd your event of things from a dropped cigarette to a spark from of intelligence. $100 million criminal forfeiture. Drop events for “This something like a lawn mower. Joseph said investiga- Government spokesman Sayed Ahmad Safi Authorities called Pfizer a repeat offender, noting Week” in the marked box in tors have several leads and notes that lightning has confirmed that the deputy chief, Abdullah Lagh- it is the company’s fourth such settlement of govern- The Ithacan office, or e-mail been ruled out as a possible cause. mani, was killed, along with the head of Lagh- ment charges in the last decade. The allegations sur- Assistant News Editor Ashley Firefighters have created a perimeter around man’s provincial council, the executive director round the marketing of 13 different drugs, including May at [email protected] by 22 percent of the blaze, largely by removing of the governor’s office and 20 others. big sellers such as Viagra, Zoloft and Lipitor. 5 p.m. Monday. brush with bulldozers and setting controlled The killing strikes at the heart of Afghanistan’s burns. Bulldozers still have 95 miles of fire line to intelligence service and underscores the Tal- Prison frees former representative build, mostly on the blaze’s eastern front near the iban’s increasing ability to carry off complex and Former Ohio Rep. James Traficant has been Corrc e tions San Gabriel Wilderness Area. targeted attacks. freed from a Minnesota prison after serving The Ithacan reported last week Since erupting Aug. 26, the blaze has de- seven years for bribery and racketeering. in the story “Freshman class stroyed more than five dozen homes, killed two Pfizer Inc. fined for illegal activity Traficant, a nine-term Democrat from largest in history” that Admis- firefighters and forced thousands of people from Federal prosecutors hit Pfizer Inc. with a record- Youngstown, walked out of the federal prison sions accepted 74.5 percent their homes. breaking $2.3 billion in fines yesterday and called hospital in Rochester just before 10 a.m. yesterday. of its 9,743 freshman appli- the world’s largest drugmaker a repeating corporate Traficant, wearing a gray T-shirt, white cants. The college admitted Taliban attack results in 23 deaths cheat for illegal drug promotions that plied doctors shorts and white knee-high socks, didn’t respond 74.2 percent of the 12,752 An Afghan official said a Taliban suicide at- with free golf, massages and resort junkets. to reporters’ questions before stepping into a wait- freshman applicants. tack has killed 23 people east of Kabul, includ- Announcing the penalty as a warning to all ing cab that drove off. The Ithacan reported last week ing the country’s deputy chief of intelligence drug manufacturers, Justice Department officials The 68-year-old Traficant now faces three years in the story “Construction crews and the head of a provincial council. said the overall settlement is the largest ever paid of probation. build foundation of A&E Cen- The explosion ripped through a crowd by a drug company for alleged violations of fed- SOURCE: Associated Press ter” that all plans for the A&E attending the inauguration of a mosque in eral drug rules, and the $1.2 billion criminal fine Center would be completed by 2011. Phase one of the center — which includes the field house, the outdoor lighted According to the health depart- the FRoG Common House at EcoVil- turf field, the auditorium with College&City ment, the seasonal flu vaccination lage in the town of Ithaca. the pool and the six outdoor is recommended for any adult who The cost of the open-house buffet tennis courts — is all that will Federal stimulus grant The two-and-a-half day retreat, wants to reduce the risk of becom- is $8 at the door. Proceeds from the be completed by 2011. awarded to help homeless presented by the Office of Student ing ill with influenza. meal and donations will aid Thapa, It was also reported that Mike A more than $2 million fed- Engagement and Multicultural Af- For more information contact his wife, Niruja, and their 3-year-old Serventi is a ’76 alumni. Ser- eral stimulus grant just awarded fairs, gives students the opportunity the flu hot line at 274-6609 or go to daughter, Rumina Carson Thapa. venti is a ’72 alumni. by New York state will support a to explore aspects of diversity and www.tompkins-co.org/flu. Ram, a former EcoVillage resi- collaborative approach to target their relationships to leadership. dent, is currently at Duke University The Ithacan reported last week in the problem of homelessness in The retreat is held off campus. Extended evening study Medical Center receiving treatment the story “College finds alterna- Tompkins County. Transportation, meals, lodging and available to students for a lung condition. tive housing for freshmen” that The New York State Office of participant materials are provided at Starting yesterday, Academic Volunteers for the effort are still Terrace 13 is housing 28 fresh- Temporary Disability and Assis- no cost to the participants. Enrichment Services is open for needed. Contact Gopini Lama-Nel- men residents. Terrace 13 is tance Bureau of Housing and Shel- All Ithaca College students are extended evening hours in 110 and son at 277-0670 to volunteer. housing 100 freshmen residents. ter Services gave a 22-month grant welcome to apply. Online applica- 130 Towers Concourse. For more information on the It is The Ithacan’s policy to in the amount of $2,430,000 to a tions are available at the Center In addition to the regular daytime event or donations, contact Sara correct all errors of fact. community coalition made up of for Student Leadership & Involve- schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon- Pines at 277-0670. Please contact Ashley May the Tompkins County Department ment Web site and will be accepted day through Friday, when classes are at 274-3207. of Social Services, Human Services through October. in session, it will also be open Sun- Leadership Institute posts Coalition of Tompkins County, day from 8:30 p.m. to midnight and new workshop sessions c opy editors Tompkins Community Action and Tompkins County clinics Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to midnight. The Student Leadership Institute, Catholic Charities of Tompkins/ to make flu shots available Individual and group tutoring a series of free interactive work- Lara Bonner, Laura Brothers, Tioga, working together as part of The Tompkins County Health De- in select subjects will also be avail- shops, posted its fall 2009 schedule. Marianne Dabir, Sara Friedman, the county’s Continuum of Care. partment is offering 10 public flu im- able at times to be announced. Ithaca College students may at- Kelsey Fowler, Meredith Maresco, The local program will use a munization clinics at various locations This is a quiet study space with tend any or all sessions that interest Margaret Moran, Lily Oberman, team approach to provide a set in the county, including Bethel Grove wireless Internet access for laptops. them. If students participate in a se- Briana Padilla, Meg Rindfleisch, of program services to serve the Family Center on Slaterville Road and For more information contact ries of six sessions, they will earn a Britt Rose, Carly Sitzer, Carly homeless and those at risk of be- Dryden United Methodist Church in Yolanda Clarke at 274-3381 or SLI certificate. Smith, Caryn Stark, Juliana Stiles coming homeless. Dryden, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. e-mail [email protected]. The institute is designed to help and Erica Whiteside. Each adult over the age of 19 students develop and refine person- Retreat will encourage may receive a vaccination at the Fundraising Nepali dinner al leadership skills. d esign diversity and leadership clinics for $35. No one will be de- to be served at EcoVillage For more information, contact the Michelle Barrie, Sarah Berger, The eighth annual Cross Cultural nied a flu shot if they are unable to A dinner with Nepali cuisine will Office of Student Engagement and Christopher Carlon and Leadership Retreat for students will pay for one. The department will bill be held for former Ithacan Ram Tha- Multicultural Affairs at 274-3222 or Rebecca Hotaling. be held from Oct. 9 through Oct. 11. Medicaid and Medicare. pa from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at e-mail [email protected]. Thursday, September 3, 2009 ne ws The Ithacan 3 Students find TCAT route changes inconvenient Plans for SGA By Clara Eisinger include more Senior Writer Since mid-July, construction projects around the city of Ithaca have slowed already communication heavy traffic, altering Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit schedules and stops — an incon- By Lauren Barber venience for students at Ithaca College and staff writer Cornell University. With the start of the 2009 aca- For some students, including freshman demic year, the Student Govern- Ryan Sharp, the delays are a hassle. Last week, ment Association plans to get to when he and his friend stood at the stop be- know the students better in order to hind the Roy H. Park School of Communica- learn what its constituents expect of tions waiting for the inbound Route 12, the it in the coming year. bus never came. Senior and SGA President Jeff “We got kind of fed up with it,” he said. “It Goodwin said that while SGA has was a full-blown 30, 40 minutes, and we just done great things in the past, such got up and left.” as planning and funding several Sharp also said the delays are more than big events on campus, the organi- just frustrating for him. zation has lost sight of the overall “I work at Target, so I have to take the bus goal to reach out to the students downtown,” he said. “If it’s late, then I’m late themselves. for work.” “The primary purpose of SGA Freshman Kendra Doychak said she and is to be a liaison between the stu- two friends had a similar problem with Freshman Hannah Zorn, junior Kelly Paul and freshman Kate Calleri board the TCAT on Saturday dents and the administration,” Route 30, which services the Ithaca Mall and afternoon outside the Park School. Construction in the city has led to route changes for the public bus. he said. Cornell University. Marlee Pradichith/The Ithacan Goodwin said the organiza- “We went to Target the other night, and on tion plans on conducting more the way back, Route 34 came three times and operations, said his company is well aware so it doesn’t really affect me,” Petsios said. “But outreach programs in the future Route 30 just would not come,” she said. “We of the delays and the problems they are when it does, it’s kind of annoying.” instead of focusing mainly on waited for an hour and a half. And so finally we causing students. Freshman Alex Sieger said even though he large-scale events. Once the Sen- just took a cab.” “With both Cornell and Ithaca College checked out the TCAT Web site before board- ate is in place after the Sept. 15 The TCAT would have cost $1.50 per coming back open, there’s much more traf- ing, he still found it confusing. elections, SGA plans to knock on person. The cab cost her and her friends $9 fic, so the delays have increased,” he said. “We figured it out eventually, but there’s no doors in residents’ halls and talk per person. “And we have heard from some customers link on the home page,” he said. “It’s so hard with students in dining halls to According to the TCAT Web site, ongo- about that.” to follow.” have one-on-one conversations ing projects include the construction of a new Routes affected by the construction, ac- Senior Joseph Fraioli, who rode the TCAT to his with the students. SGA also plans Cornell University building, Milstein Hall, on cording to Brundza and the TCAT Web site, internship last year and found it reliable, said though to hold their public meetings University Avenue, which will be closed from include 10, 11, 12, 30, 51 and 93. he personally has not had many problems with de- in the Pub to make them more West to East Avenue for the next two years. “Just about anything going downtown is lays, the company could possibly do more to help accessible to all students. In the meantime, University Avenue traffic delayed,” Brundza said. “It varies from trip to students figure out the system. “What we really want to do this has been diverted onto State Street. A pav- trip. Sometimes we’ve had up to a half-hour “I think maybe putting up clearer signs at year is focus all of our efforts on ing project in the city of Ithaca that began delay because of traffic being backed up.” the [closed] stops themselves [would help],” being that liaison and really going Aug. 10 also closed Hudson Street between Megan Fuller, a junior at Ithaca High Fraioli said. “The one I saw was only a piece of back to the basics,” he said. Aurora and Columbia streets, though both are School, said she is getting fed up about the 8 1/2-by-11 paper.” Sophomore Alex Tragellis said now open. schedule changes. Freshman Alexis Wallace, whose bus head- he wants SGA to become more The TCAT Web site also said another proj- “The bus drivers try to apologize for it, but ing back to the college from Wal-Mart was de- involved with students. ect is underway along the 300-block of East it’s hard when they’re half an hour late and layed, said the most frustrating part was sim- “If SGA is able to connect with State Street. It is expected to be completed in people need to get places,” she said. ply not knowing. the student body more, we’ll be early October. Customers who normally go to the now- “The bus eventually came, but still, I would rath- more of a connected community,” The TCAT is a not-for-profit corporation closed stop on Aurora Street must use the er have known,” she said. “[The bus driver] told us it he said. that provides public transportation for Tomp- Seneca Street stop. would be there at 8 p.m. and that’s what the schedule As it has in past years, SGA will kins County and parts of Tioga County. More Cornell junior Liz Petsios said she experi- said. We could have sat down, instead of standing fund the annual pep rally on Oct. than three million passengers ride the TCAT enced a delay around 4 p.m. last Wednesday, with bags for 40 minutes.” 9 in collaboration with the Office each year. College students alone account for while she waited for the 30 to take her back to For a list of current detours on the of Alumni Relations and Students 3,000 of the rides given. Cornell. She said the bus was 20 minutes late. TCAT route, go to the TCAT’s Web site Today, Alumni Tomorrow, but the Charlie Brundza, superintendent of TCAT “I don’t really take [the TCAT] that often, at www.tcatbus.com. organization plans to cut down on big events in the future. Since SGA generally funds many of the other events at the college, cutting back on SGA events will give more mon- Park dean search begins ey to other organizations on cam- pus, junior and SGA Vice President By Alyssa Figueroa mittee will also meet with a repre- Brian Keefe said. SGA has $278,588 Contributing Writer sentative of a national search firm the left for the current academic year Ten students of the Roy H. Park college is working with to assist in the from the initial $384,000. School of Communications met with process of selecting candidates. Keefe said SGA plans to work Kathleen Rountree, provost and vice There will be another open meet- closely with the administration president of Academic Affairs, at ing that day for faculty, staff and stu- and will take advantage of all pos- noon Tuesday in Park Auditorium to dents, in which the search consultant sible opportunities to speak with discuss for the first time what qualities will be present along with some of students on a more personal basis. they are looking for in the new dean. the members of the search commit- Because SGA had members “It is important to hear from stu- tee. Following the meeting, the search who participated as orienta- dents, especially in a school like Park committee will select a student rep- tion leaders over the summer, a where students have a close relation- resentative to speak on behalf of the number of senators already met ship with the dean,” Rountree said. Park School student body. the record-high freshman class, Dianne Lynch, the former dean Currently, Diane Gayeski is serv- Keefe said. The organization of the Park School, left at the end of ing as interim dean of the Park School. got the opportunity to meet the spring semester to accept an offer to Rountree said from September to freshmen and gain insight into become the president of Stephens March, the committee will work in L eslie Lewis, dean of the Humanities and Sciences, and Provost Kathleen their opinions before the aca- College in Missouri. confidentiality to find candidates for Rountree discuss the search for the Park dean in Park Auditorium on Tuesday. demic year began. Goodwin said Rountree explained in detail the the Park School dean position. The TJ GUNThEr/The Ithacan by establishing a relationship internal and external work of a dean committee and candidates will meet with the freshman class early, it and how it is linked by a “vision.” off campus for interviews. The official should be personable. Senior Matt Wright said he gave freshmen an opportunity to “We expect the dean … to work candidates will then come to campus “The dean must blog,” senior would like the Park School to work put faces to the name of SGA so with the faculty and staff and students around March, where they will be in- Kevin Warnecke said, which on finding qualified professors and they know who they can talk to in the Park School to say, ‘Who do we terviewed. The search committee will led to a discussion on how ben- being able to retain them. in the future if problems develop. want the Park School to be? And how then give their input on the candidates eficial Lynch’s “All Things Park” Rountree said she believed stu- Both Goodwin and Keefe said do we get there?’” she said. to Rountree. blog was during her time at the dents made helpful points. they are looking forward to the Leslie Lewis, dean of the School of Rountree asked students at Tues- Park School. “The students who came were changes that SGA faces this year Humanities and Sciences, who will be day’s meeting for characteristics they Rountree asked students which articulate, enthusiastic, and they and the benefits the college will chairing the search committee, was would like to see in the future dean. strengths and weaknesses of the were remarkably perceptive,” receive from these changes. present at the meeting and explained Some students said the new dean Park School the next dean should Rountree said. “This will really shape the face the time line for selecting the new should know the importance of stu- be aware of. Students interested in par- of SGA in the future,” Keefe said. dean. On Sept. 15, the search com- dent media on campus and under- A couple of students expressed ticipating in the search commit- “We’re really going to focus our mittee will meet for the first time to stand how media are evolving. disappointment in the high turn- tee should e-mail the provost at efforts in order to make the big- start the search. That day, the com- Students also said the next dean over of professors. [email protected] before Sept. 7. gest impact on this campus.” 4 The Ithacan ne ws Thursday, September 3, 2009 Former professor creates own energy RA fixes Warren Pond restroom from page 1 conflict “To be self-reliant is very satisfying,” she said. Swenson’s new life on the farm meant a Lavatories change in her work life as well. She chose to from page 1 leave the world of academia and engulf her- self entirely in her self-sufficient home. openly opposed to the situation “I was working, but my life wasn’t,” she now, eventually it may cause said. “I made the decision that I wanted to some problems. do something, instead of just talking about “There should be separate oc- it anymore.” cupancies for each sex when it’s a Now, Swenson and her husband work mixed floor,” Girzone said. from their energy-efficient home, selling Girzone said there may be their produce to neighbors and local cus- an instance in which a female tomers. They also open their four small is showering, forgets to turn cabins behind their pond for people to come the sign to “women” and a male and experience what it is like to live sustain- walks in. ably — a way of life she believes is becom- The system is a new innovation ing more and more appealing to many in the that Rhodes said no one has done Ithaca area. before, though the residents on the “People are a lot more satisfied with their floor seem to think it works well. lives,” she said about off-the-grid life. “You take “It’s kind of an inconvenience, control of your destiny.” but it’s not really at the top of my In March 2009, Swenson was featured in The On Warren Pond Farm is powered by two sets of solar panels, a couple of residential windmills and list,” freshman Ethan Zawisza said. New York Times by Adam Ellick ’99. a homemade waterwheel built by Jill Swenson’s husband. The energy produced is stored in batteries. “We’re not going to complain. Most Paul Myers, of Burdett, N.Y., also makes his lauren decicca/the ithacan of the time it’s not even a conflict.” living from his self-sufficient home. After build- The four men on the floor share ing his house from scratch in 2003, Myers became to often take their energy for granted. Living off powered sustainably, they teach a “Meet the Prac- the lounge as a room and said the more interested in reducing his carbon footprint forces them to become more conscious. Myers’ titioners” course. It is held at GreenStar Natural bathroom situation is working out and helping others to do the same. Now he helps home, like Swenson’s, is powered by solar energy Foods Co-op in Ithaca each year to give people for them. They have even come to families live more sustainably and be more con- sources and uses passive solar heating to heat his the chance to learn more about living off the grid, realize the times of day the females scious of their energy use with his renewable- home during the day. renewable energy sources and living sustainably in the hall shower or brush their energy company, Upstate Energy Solutions. “Every day when you wake up and the sun is — be it on or off the grid. teeth, which means they have to go “When you live off the grid, you only shining, you feel really good because you’re mak- “In the immediate future, we are all going to downstairs. The men said they have have a finite amount, as much as you can ing electricity all day long,” he said. have to use less energy,” he said. “We are all going no problem with going downstairs, pick up in a day or as much as your batter- And though off-the-grid life is becom- to have to share the limited resources of energy, however, they would like a bath- ies can store,” he said. “You sort of become ing more popular today, it is not a new idea. and one of the big places people can make a dif- room on the floor they live on. hyperconscious of what you’re given. … It’s Cindy and Steve Nicholson of Caroline, ference is in their own residences.” Despite efforts to work around a huge leap to make.” N.Y., have been tapping into their own re- With educational talks from people like the usual times the female residents For those who are not ready to make the leap newable sources for more than 20 years and the Nicholsons, renewable-energy compa- are in the bathrooms, Zawisza but still want to add renewable energy to their teaching people in the process. nies like that of Myers and sustainable liv- said there have been awkward residence, companies, like Upstate Energy Solu- “People are getting more interested be- ing experiences like On Warren Pond, many situations with either him or his tions, help on-the-grid homeowners add renew- cause they are realizing what getting electric- people in the Ithaca area are turning to re- roommates showering and one of able energy sources to their homes. New York ity from private companies is doing to our en- newable energy sources and living off the the female residents walking into state’s Green Building Tax Credit Program offers vironment,” Steve said. “We found that living grid. And as Swenson continues to keep up the bathroom. tax credits to homeowners adding sustainable off the grid gives you a little extra motivation her way of life in a cabin built and powered “It’s the best that it can be with technologies, like renewable energy sources, to to be energy efficient.” by her own hands, she knows the impact it the given situation,” freshman their home. When the Nicholsons aren’t showing their is making. Michael Lamb said. Myers said living on the grid, referring to home on tours like the Northeast Sustainable En- “If you can spend one day producing more Linda Koenig, assistant direc- people who don’t produce all of their energy and ergy Association Green Buildings Open House, than you consume, then you’re on your way,” tor of housing services and com- live attached to the electrical grid, causes people a national showcase of homes that are built and she said. munication, said the Office of Residential Life was unaware of the situation until last Friday. Koenig said since the bath- rooms are not being used by both Faculty agree to wait sexes at the same time, it is not il- legal. There is a policy saying there cannot be coed bathrooms, but there is no policy on same sexes for yearly increment sharing a bathroom. “It’s reasonable,” Koenig Salary salary raise given the surge in said. “It’s not coed. It’s more like from page 1 student enrollment. they’re sharing the space.” “Unhappy faculty and staff are She said it’s up to the stu- Rochon’s administration. going to hurt production, and it’s dents to be responsible, but in “The increment should be re- going to trickle down to the stu- the instance in which spaces stored,” Schlesinger said. “But the dents,” Subramaniam said. “The are violated and residents feel timing is not right.” students will be the ones who are uncomfortable, Residential Life The faculty council supported going to face the brunt of this.” will then become involved. Rochon’s recommendation to Subramaniam said though he “We’re going to be follow- retroactively restore the college’s knows colleagues who are teach- ing up on it, so it’s not abused,” 8.75 percent TIAA-CREF contri- ing larger classes this year, his Koenig said. “But it all comes bution, which was lowered to 8 classes have not been affected. back to the students holding percent this year. TIAA-CREF is “I’m not fighting for myself Members of the faculty council sit at Tuesday evening’s meeting in Clark each other accountable.” Lounge. The council decided this year is not the right time for increments. the staff’s retirement plan. saying I want a raise,” he said. Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan Freshman Jessica Chen also The council also encouraged “We’re all part of this, and we all said she is comfortable in the the budget committee to recog- need to fight together.” current situation. nize the efforts of faculty and staff According to Kathleen Roun- where faculty and staff do not have a a new Business dean by March “The guys are pretty nice to take on the additional work tree, provost and vice president of voice and encourage more participa- and a dean for the Park School about it,” Chen said “There’s only created by this year’s large class by academic affairs, part-time pro- tion. He said the new task force will by April. Search committees for four of them, so they’ll go down- considering one-time compensa- fessors can expect two to three allow the entire college to accomplish both searches will begin to meet. stairs if there is a girl showering tion measures during the 2009-10 additional sections, but so far its goals, rather than each school hav- Rountree also addressed the or something like that.” fiscal year. there is no plan to increase the ing its own aims. issue of the large freshman class. Rhodes also made sure to tell Rochon said the budget com- load of full-time faculty. “As an entire college, we con- She said even though academ- the residents of other solutions mittee will not know if they can Rochon also attended the fac- stantly overpromise and under- ics and housing may be difficult in the case of any discomfort permit a one-time payment until ulty council meeting and suggest- deliver,” Rochon said. with more students on cam- among them, though it seems the spring semester enrollment ed the formation of a task force to Towards the end of the meet- pus, the class of 2013 will be a fine to her. report is received. examine faculty governance. The ing, Rountree updated the coun- welcoming challenge. “So far it’s working pretty Raj Subramaniam, associate council approved of the task force cil about the searches for the new “There’s no doubt that it’s well,” Rhodes said. “If any girl is professor in health promotion and agreed to discuss it at the deans of the School of Business overcrowded on campus, but we uncomfortable, they could just and physical education, said he October meeting. and the Roy H. Park School of need to accept and enrich our- use the other one, and if the guys was disappointed that the fac- Rochon said he hopes the pro- Communications. She said the selves in the challenges we face are uncomfortable, they could ulty council did not pursue a posed task force will look for places search committee hopes to have ahead,” she said. just go downstairs.” Thursday, September 3, 2009 Ne ws The Ithacan 5 Grieving and healing Empty chairs exhibit represents those who lost their lives to suicide

By MatT Biddle people would openly discuss suicide. staff writer “A lot of people who do attempt The academic quad has been suicide communicate their intent taken over by 300 empty chairs, to do so to others and sometimes symbols for the spaces left vacant we miss those signals,” he said. “I by the thousands of people who hope this event raises awareness die each year from suicide. Ac- on campus.” cording to the National Center for “Suicide is an issue that many Disease Control and Prevention, people ignore and fail to talk more than 33,000 people die an- about, and yet most people know nually by suicide. someone who has died by sui- The “Empty Chairs” event, held cide,” Rankins said. “It needs to be through tomorrow afternoon, is talked about.” part of a larger suicide prevention The Counseling Center, locat- program the Counseling Center ed below the Hammond Health runs every year. Among other ini- Center, is open from 8:30 a.m. to tiatives, the center trains resident 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. assistants to recognize warning Rankins encourages everyone to signs and runs a “Where is the stop in to seek help or learn how Three hundred empty chairs on the academic quad represent the thousands who have lost their lives to suicide. Counseling Center?” campaign, to help others. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for college-aged people, according to LeBron Rankins. SE th NeNSTiel/The Ithacan which kicks off next week. “If you’re concerned about There will also be another someone, do something or tell “Empty Chairs” event in Ithaca. someone,” he said. “It’s when we crafted entirely by the person designed a chair first attended an “The figure symbolizes the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Ser- ignore it that the risk of a greater grieving in memory of his or her orientation where participants grief that comes to reside in the vice of Tompkins County will host crisis emerges.” loved one, creating 11 distinct were asked to describe the person seat left empty,” Redman said. “The Empty Chairs Project: Loss The event will also celebrate works as varied as the people lost and how their personality and “This unique brand of grief weaves After Suicide,” an art exhibit, start- the 40th anniversary of SPCS. they represent. life could translate into an artis- itself into the fabric of life.” ing at 5 p.m. tomorrow at the Com- SPCS started in 1969 as a volun- “They’re very unique projects tic work. She said creating a chair After the exhibit ends later this munity School of Music and Arts teer-run organization. It depends that reflect the person that was helped her and others to grieve month, Marvin said she hopes to Gallery, located at 330 E. State St. on volunteers to be able to answer lost, the person doing the griev- and further come to terms with tour some of the chairs through- The event was originally sched- calls 24 hours a day. It started as a ing and the relationship between their loss. out the community to further uled to be held in DeWitt Park staff of six and now has about 40 them,” Marvin said. “Making the chair creates a safe raise awareness. Rankins said he but was moved because of a low volunteers. Since 2006, SPCS has One chair, for instance, is a re- space to put those feelings out into the would love to bring the artwork to number of volunteers. taken 220,000 calls, according to cliner designed by a mother, sym- world, to explore them and feel them campus eventually. LeBron Rankins, a counselor the Web site. bolizing the seat her son has left again, and then put them into the art- “These chairs are strong state- at the college’s Counseling Cen- The art exhibit will feature 11 open since his passing. work,” Marvin said. ments, but they’re also wonderful ter, said suicide is the third lead- chairs decorated by local com- “For her, it’s almost like she Artists also prepared a state- works of art,” Marvin said. “I hope ing cause of death for college- munity members who have lost is reproducing the actual empty ment about their work. In her we create a visual statement that aged people, behind car accidents someone to suicide. Lee-Ellen space in her home and in her statement, Kathryn Redman said people will remember, that tran- and homicide. Marvin, the event’s coordinator, heart,” Marvin said. she would never be the same after scends words and goes straight to Rankins said he wishes more said each chair is a special piece Marvin said each person who losing her brother to suicide. the heart.” Got a scoop?

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By Leah Tedesco “It’s about cultural preservation as well Staff writer as environmental.” Intricate patterns of brightly colored There are 156 fair trade retail outlets thread, woven tightly together, attracted throughout the United States. Ten Thousand many buyers eager to purchase a fair trade rug Villages works with more than 130 artisan this past weekend at Ten Thousand Villages’ groups in more than 38 countries in Africa, fifth annual oriental rug sale at St. Catherine Asia and Latin America, according to the of Siena Church in Cayuga Heights. store’s Web site. The organization receives rugs made by During the sale, the walls and floor space 700 different families from 40 different vil- were consumed by artisan rugs. Customers lages in Pakistan. This past weekend, the danced among the many rugs trying to not organization was able to sell enough rugs to only avoid stepping on the rugs, but also to support 28 families for a year, compared to find the one that was perfect for them. last year when they were only able to support Customers, and expecting parents, Rachel 11 families. and Ethan Ash came to the show to find a rug About three years ago, the group sold for their new house and baby room. $60,000 worth of oriental rugs and was able to “This just looks like a great opportunity to support 25 families. add some local, but yet international, flavor The volunteer-run event included more to the room,” Rachel Ash said. than 300 rugs priced from $300 to $12,000. The store only has a large rug sale once a According to Munne Rubai, board mem- year because of limited space in their store, ber for Ten Thousand Villages, each rug is but all year long one can purchase other fair made on a loom by many artisans for about a trade crafts such as pottery, wall-hangings, year. They use hand-dyed threads made from hand-carved stone, candle holders and other natural resources such as onions, walnut home accessories. shells, orange rinds, bugs, henna and indigo. Michael Westlund, manager of the store These ingredients are then ground up into a in Ithaca, said by selling these products the Ten Thousand Villages’ volunteer Francois Vermeylen helps Ithaca resident Eleanor Carey find hot bath where the threads are soaked. organization is doing more than paying peo- a rug at Saturday’s fundraiser. The not-for-profit organization raised money for Pakistan. Rubai said these rugs are fair trade, mean- ple for their work. Sarah Schuman/The Ithacan ing the artists receive a fair wage, allowing “[We are] supporting a lifestyle and pre- them to have a sense of job security. About serving a tradition,” he said. selling fair trade goods and doing positive volved with,” Westlund said. 62 percent of the price of a rug has already Westlund said sales of the rugs benefit ef- things around the world,” Westlund said. Even customer Rebecca Stevenson, who been given to the artisan before the final sale. forts to improve women empowerment, sup- Though this rug event is their largest was shopping for her new home, was in- In most marketplaces, it’s only 10-15 percent. port schools and raise the marrying age. endeavor for the year, the organization also trigued by the signs she saw around town Scott Thomson, board member of Ten Thou- The fair trade store opened in Ithaca about participates in many community-shopping describing the sale of fair trade rugs for her sand Villages, said creating the rugs is also a nine years ago. It began as a small church days in which they work with the organiza- new house. part of the culture. fundraiser and evolved into an importing tion Big Brother Big Sister. “It is really important because it raises “Allowing people to want to preserve and job creating center that sells goods made “[The organization’s efforts are] all for the awareness in a world of Wal-Mart and Target the natural dyes of the fruits, the trees and by artisans of developing countries who earn poorest countries in the world but also try to where everything is as cheap as it can be,” she the flowers … because there is this industry fair wages for their artwork. get involved locally in social projects that we said. “I think it is important to keep a value [and] incentive to preserve them,” he said. “As you’re raising funds you are also feel are the kind of things we want to be in- on hard work and beautiful things.”

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selected entries from Public Safety Incident Log August 19 to August 25

AUGUST 19 SUM M ARY: Water bottle and ring found SAFETY HAZARD ticket for the Town of Ithaca Court for disor- person wrote a harassing message. and turned over to Public Safety. LOCATION: Facilities Parking Lot derly conduct, obstruction of governmental Pending investigation. Patrol Officer CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL Unknown owner. SUMMARY: Officer reported a vehicle administration second degree, harassment James Landon. LOCATION: Grant Egbert Boulevard leaking oil. Spill cleaned. Fire Protection second degree, and open container with SUMMARY: Three judicially referred for CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Specialist Mark Swanhart. intent to consume. Person was judicially ACCIDENTAL FIRE ALARM underage possession of alcohol. Patrol LOCATION: West Tower referred. Patrol Officer James Landon. LOCATION: Dillingham Center Officer David Amaro. SUMMARY: Caller reported a door was V&T VIOLATION SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused damaged. Upon officer’s arrival damage LOCATION: Alumni Circle CCV/DRUG VIOLATIONS by dust from working contractors. Sys- LARCENY was determined to be normal wear and SUMMARY: Officer issued a campus sum- LOCATION: Clarke Hall tem reset. Fire Protection Specialist LOCATION: Boardman Place tear. Criminal mischief unfounded. mons for disobeying a stop sign and a uni- SUMMARY: During investigation one Mark Swanhart. SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown form traffic ticket for Town of Ithaca Court subject felt ill. Ambulance responded person stole a microwave sometime be- AUGUST 22 for unauthorized possession of another per- and person declined any medical as- AUGUST 25 tween Aug. 14 and Aug. 19. Caller later son’s license. Patrol Officer David Amaro. sistance. Eight people were judicially reported the microwave was located and CCV/CRIMINAL CONDUCT referred for underage possession of alco- CRIMINAL POSS. OF SYN. NARCOTIC was not stolen. Larceny unfounded. LOCATION: Flora Brown Drive FIRE ALARM hol and marijuana. Master Patrol Officer LOCATION: R-Lot Patrol Officer Chris Teribury. SUMMARY: During a traffic stop, officer LOCATION: Emerson Hall Erik Merlin. SUMMARY: During a vehicle stop, the op- issued a campus summons for through SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation was erator was issued a campus summons LARCENY stop, and passenger was judicially referred caused by an air conditioning unit that CCV/UNDERAGE POSS. OF ALCOHOL for failing to stop at a stop sign, and LOCATION: Towers Dining Hall for having an open container of alcohol. caught on fire. Fire Protection Specialist LOCATION: Circle Apartments a uniform traffic ticket for the Town of SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown Patrol Officer Daniel Bechtold. Mark Swanhart. SUMMARY: Three individuals judicially Ithaca Court for aggravated unlicensed person stole an ID card holder. Pending referred for underage possession of alco- operation third degree. The person was investigation. Patrol OfficerC hris Teribury. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF CCV/ALCOHOL USE hol. Patrol Officer Daniel Bechtold. also arrested for criminal possession of LOCATION: Circle Lot 7 LOCATION: West Tower a controlled substance seventh degree AUGUST 20 SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown SUMMARY: Caller reported an intoxicated CCV/EXCESSIVE NOISE as well as unlawful possession of mari- person damaged a vehicle. Investigation female. An ambulance transported the Location: Circle Apartment 14 juana. An appearance ticket was issued FIRE ALARM pending. Patrol Officer Jeffrey Austin. individual to CMC. This person was ju- Summary: Three people judicially referred for Town of Ithaca Court. This person LOCATION: Towers Dining Hall dicially referred for irresponsible use of for noise. Patrol Officer Daniel Bechtold. was also judicially referred. Sergeant SUMMARY: Fire alarm activation caused OFF-CAMPUS INCIDENT alcohol. Patrol Officer Daniel Bechtold. Bill Kerry. by drywall dust activating a smoke de- LOCATION: All Other CRIMINAL POSS. /STOLEN PROPERTY tector. System reset. Fire and Building SUMMARY: Caller reported a person AUGUST 24 LOCATION: Campus Center Quad For the complete safety log, Safety Coordinator Ronald Clark. sustained a head injury. Person was SUMMARY: Caller reported people steal- go to www.theithacan.org/news transported to CMC for treatment then CCV/ALCOHOL USE ing tables. One person judicially referred AUGUST 21 released. Report taken. Patrol Officer LOCATION: G-Lot for unauthorized possession of college Key Jeffrey Austin. SUMMARY: Person judicially referred for property and responsibility of guest. Patrol UNLAW./POST ADVERTISEMENT underage possession of alcohol. Master Officer David Amaro. cmc – Cayuga Medical Center LOCATION: Circle Lot 9 AUGUST 23 Patrol Officer ErikM erlin. CCV – College Code Violation SUMMARY: Officer reported people post- FOUND PROPERTY DWI – Driving while intoxicated ing flyers. The individuals involved were V&T VIOLATION/DWI OBSTRUCTION OF GOVT. ADMIN. LOCATION: U-Lot IFD – Ithaca Fire Department issued a warning by officer. Patrol Officer LOCATION: J-Lot LOCATION: Circle Apartments SUMMARY: Set of keys found and turned IPD – Ithaca Police Department Jeffrey Austin. SUMMARY: During a traffic stop, one per- SUMMARY: Officer reported a person with over to Public Safety. Unknown owner. MVA – Motor vehicle accident son was arrested for DWI and issued uni- an open container of alcohol. Person provid- RA – Resident assistant FOUND PROPERTY form traffic tickets for the Town of Ithaca ed false information, failed to comply with MAKING GRAFFITI SASP – Student Auxiliary Safety Patrol LOCATION: Dorothy D. and Roy H. Park Court. This person was also judicially directions and became combative. Individu- LOCATION: Lyon Hall V&T – Vehicle and Transportation Center for Business referred. Master Patrol Officer ErikM erlin. al was arrested and issued an appearance SUMMARY: Caller reported an unknown 10 The Ithacan Opo ini n Thursday, September 3, 2009 editorials in the name of efficiency Eliminating and reassigning positions without communication creates fear and tension among employees n an effort to become more “efficient and effec- tive,” the Ithaca College administration has begun to restructure operations in offices across campus. AsI a result, the college has eliminated not only vacant positions, but also has terminated 11 employees since last year, according to President Tom Rochon. While it is important to assess productivity and resourcefulness — especially in an economy that forces the college to be more fiscally responsible — the administration must be more forthcoming about pos- sible terminations and reallocations. Each area of the college has been asked to stream- line its office operations. The Division of Finance and Administration for example, recently announced that it eliminated 16 positions — 5 of which were oc- cupied. Supervisors looked at the positions as if they were all vacant and eliminated those that the division could do without. By taking the human element out of these decisions, the college runs the risk of elimi- nating efficient people who may have been working in an inefficient position. Additionally, staff members should not be asked to do jobs without prior training or be moved to a position without any consultation. When one is assigned to a position without prior notice or experi- ence, things can ultimately become less efficient, especially when staff members are wondering if they your letters are performing “efficiently” and “effectively” — College must be fiscally smart freshman housing. Be fiscally smart. Be charges if cats or dogs were the vic- without any sense of what these words mean. I brought this up last semester and fair and responsible on tenure instead tims. Chickens often have their beaks Though it is difficult, staff members must voice look here in the Aug. 27 issue: There it of using the economic excuse that actu- cut off without painkillers; cows and their concerns and find out how they can work is again. First the administration cuts ally ruins people. Practicing what you pigs are skinned and dismembered, more efficiently. The administration should prevent staff claiming economic slowdown preach would be a start. often while still conscious. This kind top-down decision making by speaking openly with and then says it has its largest fresh- Harry Applin of abuse is standard in an industry that staff members about what it means to do their jobs man class ever. But it is going to cost Former Adjunct Professor refuses to make even the most basic effectively and easing fear among employees. In de- $3.1 million more to house 500 more changes in the way that animals partments undergoing reorganization, members of the students. Why? Because of the arcane D ining Services offers more options are treated. administration and employees should meet to discuss rule that all freshmen must live on In response to your article “Healthy Fortunately, with so many delicious office goals and reaffirm missions to create a concrete campus. But it gets better. President habits” (Aug. 27), I would like to vegetarian options available these days, definition of effectiveness. This will not only create Tom Rochon wants us to ask ourselves, compliment Ithaca Dining Services for including barbecue veggie riblets and “efficient and effective” operations, but also efficient “How can I do my job better?” But the recognizing the importance of offer- vegan pizza, it’s easier than ever to give and effective employees. 25 percent “over-enrollment is eco- ing healthful and sustainable food on meat the boot for good. nomically detrimental to the college’s campus. For students who are looking Ryan Huling operating budget.” for a quick and easy way to avoid the College Campaign Coordinator Rochon has also said that he doesn’t “Freshman 15,” cutting meat out of their Peta2.com cramped living think “the college administration should diets is a superb choice, plus it helps College’s ‘extended occupancy’ housing ever be embarrassed when it has treated work toward an end to the unhealthy LETTER PoliCY could create long-term problems people with respect and dignity.” But and inhumane business of raising and The Ithacan welcomes correspon- this is the same guy that has cut jobs killing animals for food. Vegetarians dence from all readers. Please bout 600 freshmen students crowded into because of “economic downturn” which have a mere fraction of the rate of heart include your name, graduation year, lounges, forced triple rooms and the new hasn’t come to fruition on the college disease, strokes, obesity and cancer that organizational or college title/posi- Terrace 13 as a result of the largest incom- campus. The tenure procedures, or meat-eaters have, and vegetarians don’t tion and phone number. Letters must Aing class in Ithaca College’s history. The “extended lack of, are a good example. There is no support one of the most ecologically be 250 words or less. The Ithacan reserves the right to edit letters for occupancy” option provides freshmen with a $624 unified standard across campus. Tenure destructive and cruel industries on refund, free basic cable, a free microfridge and air length, clarity and taste. All letters for a person does not guarantee that Earth: animal agriculture. must be received by 5 p.m. the conditioning for Terrace 13 residents. the same standard will be used for the Most people are horrified to dis- Monday before publication. All letters These amenities may seem like enough to offset a next person. Rochon asks, “How can I cover that animals raised and killed must be signed, submitted in writing crowded room, two or more roommates and lack of accomplish more to achieve the mis- for food are treated in ways that could and either e-mailed to ithacan@ a lounge, but they do not add up to make “extended sion of my office?” Relax the rule about warrant felony cruelty-to-animals ithaca.edu or delivered to Park 269. occupancy” equal the priceless necessity of space and privacy offered in other standard rooms. With more than one roommate in a small space, students will inevitably feel cramped. Without lounges in the residence halls, students must either study in their rooms, go to the library or IC Square — places that already feel the pressure from the surplus of students. Though it may seem fun now, the long-term burdens of extended occupancy can affect a student’s overall college experience, academics and social life. First-year students are encouraged to speak up Speak your mind. about any living issues they may have to their resident Write a letter to the editor [email protected] assistants and resident directors, especially in these 250 words or less, e-mailed or dropped off by 5 p.m. Monday in Park 269 alternative living arrangements. The college should take any comments seriously and work to ensure all students live comfortably in the coming years.

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little Student assesses pros and cons of Terrace 13 fish, errace 13: Most students here at Ithaca big College are aware of this place, perched pond on a distant hill overlooking our beautiful Lilly miller campus.T It goes by countless references, most referring to its trailer-like appearance and construc- tion, but I and many other freshman students, along with several brave resi- Perfect time dent assistants, call it home. But what is it like here: Are to cut the cord the rumors true? Does it really smell like paint? Is it really e hear talks and get air-conditioned? Are the advice from people rooms really that small? all the time, but even The first big issue all theW best speakers and coolest occupants of Terrace 13 will people can’t truly prepare you tell you is the obvious matter Chris Accardo for everything. I’ve read the of distance. We are one of the advice columns in Seventeen farthest points from campus, turning an easy walk to and listened to my older sister’s classes into a hike nearly requiring a Sherpa guide. words of wisdom. I’ve even gone Though the exercise is good and the walk offers to visit friends at their respec- a lovely view, it can become a hassle dropping off tive colleges for weekend trips. books or, worse yet, realizing you forgot some- Freshman Bryan LaRoe unpacks a box in Hilliard Hall’s lounge Aug. 23. LaRoe, like other freshmen, will With all that, I still felt like I was thing. To the Roy H. Park School of Communica- be living in a lounge for the year. Students are also living in Terrace 13, which was built over the summer. going to pee my pants the first tions, where many of my peers venture daily, it can la uren decicca/the ithacan time I walked into Landon Hall be a 15-minute walk. As difficult as it may be now, as a freshman at Ithaca College. I shudder at the thought of winter, when the hills outfitted with an air-conditioning system, which But we inhabitants of Terrace 13 have managed Twenty minutes after my sister become sheets of ice. On the bright side, this might is a huge bonus, as well as a kitchen space, laundry to cope: We are a strong and resilient folk, braving left campus I texted her that she lower the size of the freshman class. room and two lounge spaces on each floor. Though both distance and disturbance. We commiserate needed to come back. She pulled In spite of this distance, countless non-Terrace the lounges still stand bare with no furniture, and share our space, meeting regularly in the empty the car over and called me right 13 inhabitants have managed to make pilgrimages knowing their availability is imminent eases the lounges to sit in circles, talking and joking freely. It away. I explained that I was bored to this outpost. Perhaps it is because of its infamous head pain brought on by low beds. is nearly impossible not to meet a friend on the way and didn’t know what to do. She nature, but it has become a tourist spot, which has The acoustics, however, do not help the to the bathroom or on your way out the door. It’s took a breath and said, “Shut up, led to some frustrations. I have lost count of the headaches. In certain locations (namely, the two always nice to see a friendly smile in the morn- Lilly, you’re in college. Stop being number of students stopping by to gawk in rooms, rooms in the entrance hall) every door slam shakes ing. Many of us have even enacted an open-door stupid and go talk to people. Just saying, “Oh, wow, it is small in here.” the walls, making the frequent tour of visitors policy, choosing to keep our rooms open to friends not about ‘Star Trek.’” And the rooms are small, I cannot lie, but the disruptive. The nearby stairs also are a wonder of and neighbors whenever possible. Terrace 13 has The first few nights of col- space is managed well. All the beds are lofted, giv- acoustical study, amplifying the sound of footsteps become a testament to the Beatles’ theory that you lege, when I was participating ing each student enough space to live with reason- tenfold. To make matters worse, the door alarm “can get by with a little help from [your] friends.” in Jumpstart, were hectic to say able comfort. This has also ended in lots of head here is not working at its best, or it is working too A summary of Terrace 13: new, cramped, cool the least. Even so, I noticed a trauma by hapless students who stand up from much, blaring almost every time the door is opened. (in many senses), well-equipped and fun. And serious difference between high their desks under their beds too fast, but many Hours of experimenting by bored residents have not please, take my word for it and don’t visit. school and college: They don’t have improvised with pipe-insulation, turning their yielded reasons as to why this occurs. However, it is care what we do here. rooms just a little more head-friendly. well known that every so often the residents of Ter- Chris Accardo is a freshman English major. Granted, I couldn’t run To make up for all of this, the dorm has been race 13 will be roused by the whaling of Klaxons. E-mail him at [email protected]. around doing whatever I wanted and skip the Jumpstart activi- ties (I think), but if I didn’t want Guest commentary to go to a meal, I could sleep instead. My Jumpstart leaders were great and patient, consid- Natural-gas drilling harmful to local land and water ering that I asked permission before doing anything — I mean he extraction of natural gas of the region. anything. I would ask to go to the from the Marcellus Shale In addition to the possible con- bathroom or even take an extra formation is a large-scale tamination of local water supplies apple. My roommate and I went Tindustrial development. As such, the and the wide-ranging affects on pop- on an extended bathroom break ways in which this extraction engages ulation health, livestock health and during one activity, so we could with our locality are equally expansive. food production, HF extraction of get a snack from the dorm, and Hydraulic natural gas will also modify some 16 I was shocked when they didn’t fracturing is a percent of each square mile in a drill- interrogate us afterwards. I spent new method ing region. This land will be turned the next hour in a panic that they of harvesting into 3- to 5-acre well pads of im- would be calling our names to natural gas. In ported gravel, with industrial access step outside and have a “chat” brief, a well is roads crisscrossing the landscape and about our whereabouts. drilled into the an intricate network of pipelines con- By the end of Jumpstart I felt Marcellus Shale necting each well-head with the main less awkward about the whole layer, the drill is Andrew byers transit pipelines. Roads, trucks and “do-what-you-want” mentality. I turned at an arable land sacrificed to extraction wouldn’t use the word “comfort- obtuse angle, and drilling continues combine to impact local agriculture able,” but “less awkward” defi- for nearly a mile from the vertical in several ways. Namely air quality- nitely works. This feeling lasted well. The well is fractured succes- A water pump stands at a drill site in Dimock, Pa. The pump is used to drill diesel engines produce surface-level until my roommate and I went sively by small explosives, and then natural gas in the Marcellus Shale that sits under New York state. ozone which destroys living plant out one night, to a friend of a filled with a pressurized slurry of File Photo/the ithacan and animal tissue. friend of a friend’s. As a result, I water impregnated with industrial How this boom-and-bust industry knew no one. I barely knew my lubricants, among other things, that One of the first risks is the possi- communities to expect the burden of will impact the present day and future roommate at this point. Just as extend and maintain the fractures in bility of groundwater contamination this toxicity to be on their respec- food shed of the Finger Lakes region I was getting comfortable, panic the rock. Gases held in the porous throughout the process of fracturing. tive shoulders, lungs, reproductive is an intricate network of cause, effect set in again, this time on the rock are forced through the cracks This risk is based on the quality of systems, immune systems, economic and relatedness. How can Finger way back. and out of the well. This state of the well casing, local geology and resources and extended livelihoods. Lakes agriculture survive if the region “So should we be quiet and pressure must be maintained for the proper equipment operation. The other 40 to 50 percent of the is labeled toxic or highly polluted? sneak in?” I whispered. entire life of the well — all day, every The second practical concern local water infused with chemicals Will the industrialization of the land- “Why would you do that?” an day — by large diesel generators. about the produced fluid and the is regurgitated by the well and called scape lead to further industrializa- upperclassman said. I must seem There are a multitude of concerns fracturing fluid is that 40 to 60 produced fluid. This is fracturing fluid tion of local industry? How will local like such a freshman, I thought. that arise when the development percent of the toxic liquid will remain that has been mixed with lubricants food economics be impacted by this “I mean — like, should we be begins. The consumptive uses of in the formation unmonitored and and drilling mud, heavy metals present change in land use, and is it possible out this late?” fresh water, and the toxins introduced unmarked. There are at least two and added and NORMs (Naturally to fathom our existence in this place, “It’s only 2 a.m. And besides, to create the slick water, hydraulic- other shale formations of interest in Occurring Radioactive Material) as a my home, more than two years down it doesn’t matter. Who’s going to fracturing fluid, are of practical and the Appalachian basin, and it would product of the decaying uranium pres- the road? Residents will be left to get mad? Your mom?” ethical concern locally and globally. seem that this technology will pro- ent in the shale layers. What happens answer these questions. Holy crap. My parents have This produced fluid and the meth- ceed to perforate our geology without to this fluid is of utmost concern to no idea where I am. What the odology that the drilling companies us understanding the final destination farmers, people who eat and drink, the Andrew byers is a member of frick? This. Is. Awesome. employ threaten clean groundwater in of these fluids. The current pattern of dairy industry, the wine industry, fish- Shaleshock, an advocacy group. E-mail two substantial ways. corporate responsibility would lead ing, regional branding and all biotic life him at [email protected]. lilly miller is a freshman journalism major. E-mail her at All opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of The Ithacan. To write a guest commentary, contact Opinion Editor Elizabeth Sile at 274-3208. [email protected]. 12 The Ithacan Thursday, September 3, 2009 Thursday, September 3, 2009 accent The Ithacan 13 style watch

for twoone BY MICHELLE SKOWRONEK buying them. Brianna Murray poses in a sophisticated ACCENT EDITOR “It’s definitely a top-500 item in purple and brown two-fer dress paired with Walk through the Circle Apart- all stores,” he said. “And it’s definitely strappy sandals. ments on a Friday night surrounded worth wearing.” ph oTO illustration by allison usavage and by women strapped in heels and blue- Some students at the college agree chris carlon jean-wearing men, and it’s almost like a that these two-for-one dresses are mini-Manhattan (only with more Solo perfect for the transition between cups). Even without the city lights and seasons experienced in the beginning some fashionistas, following this trend is high fashion, there is still a style to spot of the year. all about simplicity — and being among on campus. Junior Shayna Saunders, the as- many is no fashion faux pas. Women all over campus are sporting sistant stage manager for the spring Saunders said she still continues to buy a trend that has been popular for months 2009 on-campus fashion show, two-fer dresses because of their ease. but just might be reaching its fashion said she loves two-fer dresses, “I recently just bought one at Target limits. The “two-fer” dress is a creative especially in the office. She said while for $19.99,” she said. “Just because it’s blend of a skirt and a top that looks like interning at Barneys New York this two styles in one does not mean you two pieces but is only one. Most two-fers, summer, she discovered easy ways to should pay double the price. It works also known as two-for-one or two-tone look professional. really well for going out or for a day at dresses, combine office and party wear in “I learned what it takes to impress,” work because it’s a ready-made outfit. a no-hassle look. Designers from Diane she said. “A classy, simple two-fer You don’t need to fuss with matching von Furstenberg to Isaac Mizrahi have put dress with the right shoes is both sexy colors or styles. Just slip it on and go.” these dresses in their collections, making and stylish.” Though a vast majority of women them a hot item — but for how long? However, some students are already strut in these two-for-one specialties Trever Oyer, fashion manager at over the trend. on the weekends, there are a number of American Apparel in San Diego, said Junior Mia Jackson, whose style is from its versatility. ways to spice up the look for day wear. though the store cannot prove it was heavily influenced by her Los Angeles “They’re popular because they’re With these types of outfits, accessories the first to design a two-fer dress, its upbringing, said falling in line with an easy go-to,” she said. “You don’t have are the artwork and the dresses are the original is continually popular season some fashion trends, like the two-fer to plan an entire outfit out.” canvases, Saunders said. after season. dress, is not a good idea. Because these dresses come in plenty “The simpler the dress the better,” she “The first one was actually the light “They’re cute,” she said. “But over- of different cuts and colors, it’s easy for said. “It is all about how you accessorize. aqua top with the teal bottom,” he said. done. I’m pretty eclectic with what I wear a woman to find a style that works. For If there is too much material or the pat- “That was the first one we made, before so I usually hold out on trendy stuff.” Jackson, the form-fitting, light blue denim tern is too overwhelming, you’ll have to we opened retail stores in 2004-05.” While interning at Banana Republic dresses with bustier tops look the best. But be careful. You want to wear the dress, Oyer said the two-fer dress may be over the summer, Jackson realized the two-fer dresses also come in hip-hugging you don’t want the dress to wear you.” five years old, but customers are still two-fer dress craze might have stemmed materials as well as fuller skirts. Junior Amanda Tousaw, who be- Some of the most lieves she epitomizes girly fashion spotted two-fers are with her love for cheetah prints and the vibrant floral pat- the color pink, said depending on the terns that are sprinkled occasion, a two-fer dress can work at over the hanging racks almost any event. in downtown stores, as “The settings they are a best fit for well as the staple white- are parties,” she said. “Some people and-black ensembles. use them for a more formal type of It’s obvious these event, but they are nowhere near any dresses have taken over type of dress that people should wear campus when strolling to a wedding or a fancy dinner.” the weekend party scene. So has the college found its new Even during the day, favorite trend that it can’t get enough two-fer dresses come of? Maybe we all need a trip to the Big out of the closets. For Apple to find a new style for the season.

View more two- fer dresses at theithacan.org/ Bottom left: Freshman Anna Golden-Dukes poses in go/09stylewatch. her starstruck-printed two-fer Friday. Center: Freshman Jennifer Wendel walks past Campus Center on Friday in a black two-fer dress matched with a pink belt. Right: Freshman Sara Stevens struts around campus Friday wearing a black-and-white striped two-fer dress. Kelsey O’Conner/The Ithacan [accentuate] 14 The Ithacan T hursday, September 3, 2009

Hot or Not This week’s hits and misses

Contributing writer Jane Lee runs down classic ’80s trends making a comeback and those that should be left alone. Hot Ray Ban Glasses These square, angular glasses are not just for “Risky Business” anymore. Today it seems as though everyone’s wearing them. Of course, sleek aviators are also popular (remember “Top Gun”?). They are stylish, high-quality, super trendy and flattering on almost everyone. Plus, they come in a variety of sizes and colors. The great thing about these glasses is that they can fit into anyone’s wardrobe. And even if you are not a fan of ’80s fashion, they remain timeless and clas- sic. They aren’t just a trend; instead, they’re an iconic part of American culture LeadSound singer Zach Rogue from performs Saturdaythe at underground Barton Hall at Cornell University. Rogue’s band, “Rogue Wave,” is a five-man indie-rock band and fashion. Definitely “in.” from Oakland, Calif. Known for its laid-back demeanor, the band has been featured on the hit television show “The O.C.”. allison usavage/the ithacan Lukewarm Too Much Neon Lots of people love bright, neon colors, Wne i k r jeans give people A new hot but it’s only bearable in moderate doses. reason to check out behinds Some specialty stores sport entire walls dates covered in neon shirts, scarves, pants wtf and accessories. It doesn’t mean they Ever walk behind someone and wish can be worn all at once. Bright pink shirt? his or her butt were more entertaining? thursday Art for Lunch: Cool, but don’t add a pair of highlighter Winkers, a new brand of jeans, hopes yellow pants and throw in a lot of neon- Bloomsbury, an exhibit to change that desire. The company’s curated by Nancy Green ex- colored bangles and scrunchies. Less is jeans feature different depictions more. So put on a little bit of neon nail ploring an American art col- underneath the seat of the pants, lection, opens at noon at the polish, or a bright top, and keep it simple. so when you walk the faces look as Johnson Museum of Art. A little bit goes a long way, and a pop though they are winking at you. The Spectacle Spectacular, an of color here and there can really add family business can hand paint either exhibition of artwork by Dawn a statement to any wardrobe … just go a standard design or your own origi- Hunter, will open at the easy on them. nal design. The company has designs Handwerker Gallery starting ranging from animal and human eyes to with a reception at 5 p.m. Not duck beaks. Admission is free. Crazy Leg Apparel — Monica Watson Acid-washed jeans (especially high- friday waisted ones) and crazy leggings have J-san & the Analogue got to go. Four words: They are not flat- Sons, a band that combines tering. Even on someone like Rihanna. I nFORMATIVe, Trendy blog soul, electro and rock music, Risky fashion is awesome, but these ugly brings a ‘new’ perspective on will perform at 8 p.m. at denim constructions are dramatic enough of the Castaways on Inlet Island. to make anyone cringe. Simple and plain fashion and pop culture Admission is free. blog The Coots, a garage-rock leggings are the way to go, and some of band, will perform at 7 p.m. the more decorative ones could work. But week at The Haunt off of Route 13. bright blue, glittery or tie-dyed leggings? Infusing pop culture with Admission is free. Save those for a costume party. Like fashion, movies, television neon, tie-dyes should be worn sparingly, and food, thenewblog.net not splattered all over your legs. by One Management is saturday an immersive compilation Sciencenter Showtime!, of interesting finds any pop an interactive science junkie would need. The blog presentation, will start at editors are also developing 2 p.m. at the Sciencenter a series of trendy webisodes, on First Street. Admission is called “The NEW Show,” that $5-$7. Jimkata, a progressive are hosted by models electro-rock band, will per- and musicians. form at 10 p.m. at Castaways — Aaron Edwards on Inlet Island to promote their new CD release. sunday WVBR’s Bound For Glory: quoteunquote Leslie Lee and Steve Gretz, a singing duo from Of course I remember what happened. New England, will perform sets of classic songs at 8 p.m. at The Cafe at But it was, and still is, a blur. Anabel Taylor Hall at Cornell Performer Chris Brown on his recollection of his domestic University. Admission is free. “ violence against singer Rihanna. ” 15 The Ithacan Accent Thursday, September 3, 2009 Senior uses musical talents to make money downtown

by evan Johnson ruso along with sophomore Benya Barshai get contributing writer together to play an eclectic blend of classical Fistfuls of loose change and crumpled dol- and jazz. The sounds of Caruso’s violin and lar bills shower into an empty case. The sound Formal’s and Barshai’s guitars are perfect for of clinking metal coins hardly fazes the vio- The Commons, according to Barshai. list. She responds by flashing a smile and leans When the three roommates get together into her instrument, drawing out a tone that outside of their residence hall to play, they al- takes flight and soars above The Commons. ways seem to attract a small audience. It’s this beautiful and uplifting music that “We play everything from classical Mozart has kept senior Nicole Wright playing the viola and Beethoven to Titanic mixed with Fall Out for the past five years. Wright is in her ninth Boy,” Barshai said. “Maybe a little hip-hop semester of college as a student of the Ithaca with some gypsy jazz, too.” Conservatory of Music with a double major in Caruso said every student on campus is music performance and music education. She trying to find a way to make money. has found a way to cope with the financial stress “We’re all college students and we’re all so many students experience. She just picks up poor,” Caruso said. “Hopefully, going down to her viola and heads towards The Commons. The Commons will change that.” “I basically like to make music,” Wright The city of Ithaca appreciates musicians said. “And I like people to hear it. I just pick up who love to perform in public. City Clerk and play whenever I feel like it.” Julie Holcomb provides the paperwork and As a child in Brooklyn, Wright was intro- permits necessary for public performance in duced to the violin through lessons with violinist downtown Ithaca. Holcomb, who observes and teacher Roberta Guaspari, who became well these performers daily, said the performers known for her work to keep music education in are an asset to the Ithaca culture. public schools and was portrayed in the 1999 “We have some really talented musicians film “Music of the Heart.” Wright said even as a in the area, and we encourage them to be child, she was happy to perform and play music. mindful and to share their music with every- “I would tap people on the shoulder and one,” she said. make them listen to me,” she said. “If I didn’t Wright knows all the right times and plac- know anything, I’d make something up and es to play on The Commons. say, ‘Did you like it?’ I was a little kid, and I “A good time would be right around loved to play in front of people.” lunch time, four to seven,” she said. “I try Eventually, she switched to the viola — to stay out of people’s way and not be any- which has a tone that fits in between the high where really, really busy. I sometimes sit or pitch of a violin and the low timbre of a cello stand in corners.” — a decision she is very satisfied with. For all musicians, The Commons is a prac- “I guess I’ve always had a viola sound,” she Catherine Holmes, director of student activities at Cornell University, drops a few coins in senior tice room. And as they have learned, practice said. “I love the violin also, but I think it’s a Nicole Wright’s viola case Saturday on The Commons. Wright made $30 while practicing. not only makes perfect, but it can also make better suit for me.” Michelle Boule/the ithacan some money too. Wright’s music has taken her on a journey “The extra money is nice,” Wright said. from California to Switzerland. She even has sons simultaneously. has been asked to perform at weddings and “One day I made $60 in an hour and a half.” played the national anthem at Knicks’ basket- “I live in the practice room,” she said. record music for television shows, such as For Wright, though, busking is more ball games. Despite the many distractions and Wright’s practice extends outside of the Hustle & Flow. While performing on the about perfecting pieces than paying the bills. commitments college brings, she insists her music building and into downtown Ithaca street, she collects money tossed in her case. “It’s really good because it helps me when practicing habits at Ithaca are still rigorous, where she performs on the street, commonly Other students consider busking to get by, I play,” she said. “It helps with stage fright, lis- often preparing for recitals, auditions and les- referred to as “busking.” On occasion, Wright as well. Freshmen Elliot Formal and Jesse Ca- tening and making connections.” Alum takes on directing New theater group brings together students and locals in community

B y Joni Sweet bringing together the young and Staff Writer the old, the new and the estab- The curtain is shut, a barrier of lished, and the out-of-towners protection between nervous actors and the locals,” Bell said. and an eager audience. Months of Bell decided that the first step to rehearsals, learning lines and starting the company was to look for songs and how to work together others who wanted to be involved, so — these countless hours mani- he created a Facebook group. Within fest themselves in this moment. the first month of its creation, more The world freezes for an instant than 100 people joined. He then in- and everyone involved with the vited them to a meeting at the Whalen Cornell Vet Players’ production Center for Music last spring. Bell said of “Brigadoon” shares the same the 16 student and community mem- sweaty palms and excitement ber turnout surprised him. pumping through their veins. “They were absolutely fantas- Dustin Bell ’09 speaks to Ithaca College students Saturday in the James J. Whalen Center for Music about joining Director Dustin Bell ’09 anx- tic, and everybody came in with a his theater company, the Ithaca Theatre Project. Bell’s vision is to combine all talented theater people in Ithaca. iously watches months of orga- great energy,” he said. “Everybody charlotte Kramer/The Ithacan nization and coaching transform had just a really positive attitude into a reality. about the company itself.” Shakespeare presentation at the alley ing ‘make-believe’, which I loved Bell hopes that the company will The curtain lifts. On July 19, the Ithaca Theatre between the State Theater and the for- to do anyway, and it was such an become a self-sustaining staple in “The most rewarding moment Project performed its first sum- mer Lost Dog Café on Cayuga Street. amazing feeling,” he said. the Ithaca theater community. in theater is right before the curtain mer cabaret at the Carriage House Loreto Pizarro, a senior vocal Senior Luke Elmers attended high “One of Dustin’s challenges will opens,” Bell said. “That feeling is like Café on Stewart Avenue. The ac- performance major who attended school with Bell and said Bell’s drive be establishing a sense of credibil- all the energy of rehearsals surging tors performed a medley of 1940s the most recent meeting, Saturday and passion will make the company ity and longevity in the commu- through your fingertips and your and ’50s musicals to an audience in the Whalen Center for Music, influential in the community. nity,” Elmers said. “Developing a toes and your brain in 10 seconds.” of more than 50 people. Priya Iyer, said she’s looking forward to per- “Dustin has so much tenacity sense of community will be inte- This energy he experienced a sophomore musical theater ma- forming in the upcoming season. and determination, and he is so gral to the company’s success.” during “Brigadoon” last spring jor, performed in the cabaret. “I think it offers an opportunity focused when he gets started on Bell is optimistic about the future inspired Bell to create the Ithaca “It was a really good turnout,” to connect with community mem- something that I have no doubt of the Ithaca Theatre Project and Theatre Project, a theater com- Iyer said. “The audience seemed re- bers and local students,” Pizarro that the organization is set up to about his career in the theater world. pany that aims to unite the talents ally engaged with the performance said. “It’s a way of bringing mem- be a success,” Elmers said. “Theater is such a powerful enti- of students, community members and happy with the outcome.” bers of the community together.” Bell attributes his confidence to ty,” he said. “I live for it. It is my life and professionals to produce per- As for the upcoming 2009-10 Bell first realized his love for start and run the company to his force, and it is my sanity. I wouldn’t formances locally. The idea came season, Bell said the community theater in elementary school, dur- vast experience. He said he wants want to do anything else.” to him during his senior year at can expect staged readings at the ing his first performance where he his company to be a community Ithaca College. Ithaca Coffee Company, a holiday played a sideways-swimming dol- of theater-lovers and is currently For more information on joining “I think we’re providing a new cabaret at the Carriage House Café, phin in a school play. looking for people to be on the Bell’s Ithaca Theatre Project, visit look at theater because we’re a solo vocal performance and a “I was getting praised for play- board of directors. Elmers said that www.ithacatheatreproject.com. 16 The Ithacan Thursday, September 3, 2009 You have a Web site?

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With strums on an acoustic guitar and song. I want to know if that was a true story. the blend of folk lyrics and a raspy tone, Matt Singer relays the poetry he calls his MS: I tell people that sadly, only the boring parts music. Singer shares the stage with two of “Stacy J” are true. I was sitting at an open straightforward lyricists that make up the mic, watching this girl fuddle her way through a group Great Elk. After years of crossing few really cheesy songs, but she was … despite paths at various open-mic nights in Brook- the fact that her music wasn’t particularly grab- lyn, the duo and the solo artist are now bing me, sort of appealing in her own way. She touring the Northeast. Singer and Great Elk seemed sweet and vulnerable, and I just kind of performed at Felicia’s Atomic Lounge on made up this love affair with this person who had Saturday. Staff Writer Alexandra Palombo her eyes set for the stars but wasn’t quite talented spoke with Singer and Great Elk vocalist enough to do it. Honestly, the good parts are Paul Basile about influences, authors and pure imagination. some interesting choices in cover tunes. AP: So I was listening to your song “Jesters in Alexandra Palombo: How did you guys June” and “Vibrations,” and it reminded me a lit- hook up to tour together? tle of Damien Rice. Would you compare yourself to anyone? Matt Singer: Paul and I actually met a few years ago temping for a pharmaceutical company. PB: I think that’s hard. I think some of the bands Maybe two or three years after that, Paul ap- we would like to be grouped with are people like proached me at an open-mic night that we go to Justin Timberlake, that’s one. in Brooklyn. So about four or five years after we worked together at this agency, he said, “You are MS: I would love to be able to play some songs Matt Singer, and you used to work with me rep- with David Sedaris. That would be my dream resenting Pfizer in all sorts of class action suits.” thing. David Sedaris or Dave Eggers — a chunk It was a soulless part of our lives. of their book at Carnegie, that would be my Matt Singer rattles a tambourine a year ago at an open-mic night in Brooklyn. Singer teamed up dream show. with folk band Great Elk for a Northeast tour that made its way to Ithaca last Saturday. AP: How did you come up with the name Courtesy of Matt Singer Great Elk? AP: What would you say was one of your big- gest musical influences when you were writ- MS: I think I was a songwriter before I knew dies, then he would put the words down. Paul Basile: It was a long journey. We had a hard ing your own music? What made you want to I was one. I used to sing to myself. I used to And since then, I’ve been sort of a lyric geek. time coming up with anything. What the name be a musician when you were younger? make up songs when I was a little kid. I didn’t really comes from is the Great Irish Elk, an ex- have the courage to write anything lyrically AP: Who would you like to cover one of tinct animal. I learned of it from Shauna Feeney, PB: I guess as long as I can remember. I’ve been until I went to my friend who was a bit more your songs? an Irish poet. The context of [the Great Elk in playing music from when I was a little kid. [I was] of a poet, a tone-deaf poet, and I asked him Feeney’s poems] are just a powerful symbol. playing saxophone and the violin for a few years. to write some words. And once I saw that PB: My answer is Kelly Clarkson. I was more interested in making things up and the stuff he was doing wasn’t all that elabo- AP: I was listening to both of you on making my own music. I wasn’t very interested in rate or special, but still sounded pretty cool, I Matt Singer and Great Elk will perform MySpace, and one of the songs that stood learning other people’s songs. As soon as I knew gathered the courage to do a little bit of lyric together 7 p.m. Friday at the Korova Bar on out to me on yours, Matt, was the “Stacy J” the chords, I started making up my own. writing myself. I would come up with melo- The Commons. 18 The Ithacan Accent Thursday, September 3, 2009 single Romantic comedy reinvents classic plotline Tracks we’ve b i y wh tNEy faber got on repeat file staffr w itER Boy meets girl. Boy loses girl. De- “Forever” pression, heartache and tears begin. Drake ft. Kanye West, It is a classic story, yet there is some- Lil’ Wayne, and Eminem thing about the new release “(500) Summer singer Drake brings together this tri-force of rappers to Days of Summer” that sets it apart honor Lebron James by supplying from the traditional romantic film. this track to the new film “More It removes itself from the predict- Than a Game.” able realm of the mundane romantic “Ba rely in Love” comedy and enters the land of the re- Q-Tip freshingly original. From the previously unreleased, As the film be- Film soon-to-be released “Kamaal the gins, the omniscient Review Abstract” Q-Tip borrows jazz, Afri- narrator, who re- “(500) Days can and funk music on this mains faceless and of Summer” unearthed classic. nameless through- Fox out the story, ex- Searchlight “All is love” Pictures Karen O. and the Kids plains, “This is not Our rating: From the upcoming film ”Where the a love story. It is a HHH Wild Things Are,” Karen O. recruits story about love.” Brian Chase, Nick Zinner and Brad- It is about the part ford Cox for this song that of love that is often avoided by other screams childhood. sugary romantic comedies. The movie compiled by Sam fanburg deals with the fights, the confusion Accent’s Oldie But Goodie and the eventual loss of love. Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon- T om Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel) meet up in a bookstore in “(500) Days of “Honey’ (1997) Levitt) and Summer Finn (Zooey Mariah Carey Summer.” The film is an unconventional romance centered around a couple’s inevitable breakup. Deschanel) seem to be a couple made Courtesy of fox searchlight pictures Carey’s sensual tune is perfect for for each other. They both work at a in-the-shower performers. Everyone knows this ’90s hit is all about wet greeting card company. She is their suits and cabana boys. boss’s assistant, and he writes the up together. It leaves the mystery not ter is sweet, odd and at times a little cluding split-screen scenes, a dancing —michelle skowronek inside of the cards, though his true in whether the two will be together, socially inept, but it only serves to number and a few scenes put into il- ambition is to be an architect. Besides but rather how this happy relation- make him all the more adorable to a lustration-style pictures. Though they their difference in their favorite Beatle ship comes to an end. female audience. Unlike Summer’s make the film more visually interest- (Summer’s is Ringo Starr), they seem The film centers on Tom’s side of cynical and hardened character, he is ing, they are sometimes overbearing. to be a good match — until Tom dis- the story, as his reactions and feelings happy to believe in the chances of true Unlike most romantic com- quickies covers she is not looking for anything in the relationship remain the primary love, fate and destiny. edies that are often predictable and serious, and he begins an intent search focus. While the underdevelopment While Levitt easily brings his cliché, “(500) Days of Summer” for his true love. of Summer’s character causes the film character to life and captures the au- tells the story of a different kind Unlike the classic romantic tale, to be largely one-sided, it helps the au- diences’ attentions, Deschanel has an of love in a unique way. It may still where the audience is stuck wonder- dience to better relate to Tom while he underwhelming performance in the be a story of boy meets girl, but it ing the typical “will-they, won’t-they” tries to understand what exactly went film. Her bland acting only serves to manages to bring a new and inter- end up together, “(500) Days of Sum- wrong in the relationship. weaken her character, as the audience esting twist to a timeless plotline. mer” throws out this convention by Levitt’s performance in the film sees little more than the same expres- using a topsy-turvy time line that is admirable, as he is commissioned sion and monotone speaking habits. “(500) Days of Summer” was begins with the audience knowing with the hefty task of acting in close The movie includes a few surpris- written by Scott Neustadter and ing twists in the directing style, in- directed by Marc Webb. courtesy of Blue note records that the happy couple does not end to every scene of the film. His charac- “American Classic” Willie Nelson Blue Note Records Never the stranger to eclectic S ongstress explores musical range genres, Nelson hones his singing chops with American classics joined by Diana Krall and Norah Jones. Innovative artist incorporates fresh styles in new album b nnay ha h agatston her song “Overboard,” but this time around the staffr w iter lyrics are more electrifying, uplifting and fully Ingrid Michaelson’s highly anticipated new al- developed. To counter this, “Maybe” is soulful bum, “Everybody,” is the singer/songwriter’s sec- and peaceful. The mix of exuberant songs and ond full-length CD and complements her previ- low-key ballads shows that Michaelson is in her ous works. Michaelson’s first full-length album, prime with this new album. “Girls and Boys,” was her claim to fame with hit Lyrics from the track “Maybe” along with singles, such as “The Way I Am” and “The Hat.” “Mountain and the Sea” speak about her growth This first album also made its way onto the re- these past two years in beautifully written verses, nowned “Grey’s Anatomy” soundtrack. which will most likely be favorites for current courtesy of Ato records Courtesy of Hopeless “Girls and Boys” helped fans. Michaelson then mixes up the album with Michaelson establish a Album a strong orchestration in the song “Locked Up.” “ Yim Yames” name for herself. The album She demonstrates through “Everybody” that her Tribute To Review ATO Records Band extends fan base also guided her to a suc- I ngrid music is not to be confused or compared to oth- Assuming the pen name of Yim cessful concert series tour- Michaelson er female acoustic artists. Yames, Jim James, the lead singer b y mELANie sherman ing the United States with “Everybody” Michaelson finds a charming mix of indie- of My Morning Jacket, crafted this contributing writer featured artists Joshua Ra- Cabin 24 rock with the carefree, soothing acoustic guitar EP dedicated to George Harrison All Time Low, a pop-rock quartet with ever- din and the Carey Brothers. Our rating: sound. Listeners will not be disappointed by her filled with acoustically laden tunes. growing popularity, tries to find new fans with its The new album will be her HHH fresh and buoyant tracks. Though it may be hard light-hearted new album, “Nothing Personal.” The first big release since be- for Michaelson to compete with the great suc- group already has a solid fan base coming off of coming a grassroots phenomenon. cess that came two years prior with “Girls and their debut release, “So Wrong, The new album has a more sophisticated feel Boys,” “Everybody” is a strong transition from It’s Right,” and the Maryland- Album than “Girls and Boys.” Tracks from “Everybody” old to new. grown boys attempt to continue Review are autobiographical accounts of Michaelson’s that success by emphasizing the All Time Low recent life experiences. She wrote the songs after “Nothing pop in pop-rock. taking a trip across the country, and the tracks Personal” Though the band seems to Hopeless are deeper and more inspirational than her well- be reaching a broader audience, Our rating: known indie-rock, love-song sound. This album courtesy of atlantic Records it risks losing some of its original HHH still shows Michaelson’s innovative and quirky fans as it strays away from the side with tracks like “Everybody” and “Soldier” “Ready” beloved glory of its long-forgotten EPs. With catchy that have great instrumentals, with strong string Trey Songz songs like “Stella” and “Damned If I Do Ya (Damned and guitar sounds. Atlantic Records If I Don’t),” using tongue-in-cheek lyrics and beats Michaelson also adds ukulele and the or- R&B singer and songwriter Trey Songz officially enters the main- that are easy to bop along to, this CD makes for the gan to vary her musicality. The musical stream music scene with his third perfect summer jam. accompaniment throughout this album brings the album, including guest spots from They don’t, however, hold the same punch pre- majority of her songs to life. Drake, Soulja Boy, Fabolous and vious All Time Low songs have. The songs on this “Everybody” is the strongest representation Gucci Mane. album, though great to listen to with the windows of Michaelson’s new sound. It has an interest- down, don’t stand out as much. This CD seems to be ing mix of light-hearted lyrics with vibrant compiled by sam fanburg a slight downgrade ... nothing personal. instrumentals. The upbeat vibe is comparable to Courtesy of cabin 24 Thursday, September 3, 2009 Accent The Ithacan 19 Remake of slasher sequel stabs without a point ticket [ stub ] Americana director does injustice to iconic serial-killer movie series valid friday through thursday By james hasson staff writer cinemapolis The Commons 277–6115 Director Rob Zombie paints the screen with blood and guts in his Adam remake of “Halloween II.” Unfortu- 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. and nately, it leaves the screen so covered Weekends 2:15 and 4:15 p.m. with bloodstains, sliced and diced corpses and smashed-in faces that it the hurt locker makes it hard to find any interesting 9:10 p.m. and story or character development. Weekends 4:10 p.m. “Halloween II” opens with a brief flashback of a childhood Michael In the loop Myers (Chase Wright Vanek) be- 7:20 and 9:30 p.m. and ing visited by his Weekends 2:20 and 4:30 p.m. mother (Sheri Moon Film Zombie). The movie Review moon then picks up right “Halloween II” 7:10 p.m. and where it left off in Dimension Weekends 2:10 p.m. Rob Zombie’s re- Films Our rating: make of “Hallow- Paper heart H1/2 een.” Terrified and 7:25 and 9:25 p.m. and bloody from her Weekends 2:25 and 4:25 p.m. ordeal with Michael in the pre- vious film, Laurie Strode (Scout Ponyo HHH1/2 Taylor-Compton) is found wander- 7 and 9 p.m. and ing down the road by Sheriff Lee Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) brandishes his knife, preparing to take the life of a civilian. Known for his superhuman Weekends 2 and 4 p.m. Brackett (Brad Dourif). Meanwhile, strength and slow-and-steady demeanor, Michael has become a staple on the American horror film genre. the adult Michael (Tyler Mane) courtesy of dimension films regal stadium 14 miraculously and inexplicably comes Pyramid Mall 266-7960 back to life. the murderer. Michael is called the to live her life normally under the movies, such as the “Saw” series The movie jumps ahead one year, devil and the epitome of evil in this shadow of Michael. A scene where and “Hostel.” 500 days of summer HHH and Halloween is quickly approach- movie, but his résumé of diabolical a hooded Michael walks through Zombie puts only most, not all, 1:10 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:20 p.m., 9 p.m. ing. Laurie is haunted by nightmares acts is short. Grunting, walking slowly different pieces of farmland is used of his focus into the bloody carnage. of Michael and her encounter with and stabbing people repeatedly with a repeatedly to eat up some time in the One of the movie’s successes is that it All About Steve him. Michael, driven by visions of huge carving knife are the only things middle of the movie that obstructs showcases his renowned style of au- 2:20 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 7:50 p.m., his dead mother, comes out of hid- at the top of his list. He is not at all as the climax instead of leading to it. thentic and sinful Americana horror, 10:30 p.m. ing and cuts a bloody path through sophisticated and witty as Hannibal This movie’s primary focus on vio- such as strippers and raunchy music. It Illinois to reach Strode. In addition, a Lecter, as unpredictable and insane as lence keeps it from becoming a suc- can be seen in the Halloween-themed district 9 HHH1/2 subplot develops involving Michael’s Patrick Bateman from “American Psy- cess. As a horror movie it did have a rock concert that marks the climax of 2:40 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 8:20 p.m., old psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis cho” or as creepy as Esther from “The few moments that attempt to be scary, the film and at the run-down, middle- 10:55 p.m. (Malcom McDowell) shamelessly Orphan.” Sure, Michael is haunted by and some of them work. But “Hallow- of-nowhere strip club Michael pays a campaigning to sell his new book visions of his mother and childhood, een II” tries to disturb people more visit to. the final destination 3-D about the serial killer. but that aspect of his evil is barely than scare them with flesh ripping and Zombie’s “Halloween II” does lit- 1:25 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:50 p.m., Character development is an after- explained in a reasonable fashion, and bone crunching. Dr. Loomis’ attempt tle more than bring back a historical 5:40 p.m., 8:10 p.m., 10:20 p.m., thought in this movie, and the actors it is not any more enticing. to redeem himself for profiting off of horror figure for one bland encore. 10:40 p.m. and actresses have weak roles to work One of the bigger problems with Michael by talking him down in the Yet like the character of Michael with. Taylor-Compton is forced to this movie is that the middle hour climax serves only as an excuse to show spontaneously coming back from Gamer play the typical helpless victim most of is just filler. Michael slaughters an another Michael-victim showdown. the dead, “Halloween II” is just the 1:50 p.m., 4:40 p.m., 7:10 p.m., the time, but she does it competently. entire cast of irrelevant trailer- Unfortunately, by focusing on resurrection of an old story best left 9:40 p.m. Dourif, a veteran actor better known trash characters for the sake of the violence, Zombie attempts to dead and undisturbed. for his roles as unstable characters displaying more gore. Strode just sell a horror movie based on an as- g.I. Joe: The rise of cobra like Chucky in “Child’s Play” is just the waits for her fate to unfold by cry- pect of horror that has already been “Halloween II” was written and 1:40 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:20 p.m., small-town sheriff who has to combat ing, vomiting and futilely attempting overglorified and oversaturated by directed by Rob Zombie. 10 p.m.

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Japanese film captivates audiences harry potter and the half-blood prince By matthew reis great friend right away. 1:20 p.m., 7 p.m. co ntributing Writer Most would think that discovering a magi- “Ponyo,” the latest film from Academy-Award- cal, talking fish would be startling, but Sosuke inglourious basterds HHH1/2 winning director Hayao Miyazaki (“Spirited Away”), offers to take care of it. He shows the fish to his 12:50 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:10 p.m., is a charming, family-friendly film. Packaged as an mother, who finds it odd that a fish can talk, but 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:50 p.m., old-style animated movie, “Ponyo” uses the dying nonetheless appears unfazed by the discovery. 10:50 p.m. technique of traditional hand-drawn animation to Everyone takes a liking to Ponyo, and Sosuke’s tell its story. This process makes the film feel older love of the fish makes Ponyo wish to be human. julie & julia than it is and adds a level of realism and humanity to Ponyo’s wish, however, throws off the balance 1 p.m., 3:50 p.m., 6:40 p.m., the movie. The eccentric characters and larger-than- of the world, and a giant storm begins to brew, 9:30 p.m. life story contribute to the magic of “Ponyo.” threatening to destroy everything in sight. “Ponyo” isn’t meant to be a massive box- “Ponyo” is one of the few recent hand-drawn taking woodstock office hit like “Wall-E,” “Cars” or “Toy Story.” films in theaters. Also, the animation isn’t 2:10 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 8 p.m., This is apparent, thanks to its less-than-stellar super-detailed. Instead of blurring out objects 10:45 p.m. box-office take of about $3.5 in the background of the frame, the characters million. Unlike most recent Film and scenery in “Ponyo” become less detailed and The Time traveler’s wife animated films, which are minimalist. Technically speaking, this film is not 1:05 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:10 p.m., Review 9:10 p.m. CGI-laden and full of beau- “Ponyo” groundbreaking. The biggest surprise is that it Ponyo (Noah Cyrus) and Sosuke (Frankie Jonas) in tiful high-definition imag- Walt Disney was made in 2-D format. It is a laborious process, “Ponyo,” an animated Japanese film. ery, “Ponyo’s” visual style Pictures and the movie was in development for more than courtesy of walt disney pictures is much more subdued and Our rating: three years. However, the movie’s story fits the cornell cinema HHH1/2 inherently simpler. Even the visual style, so it’s hard to miss the lack of CGI. voices works. The music is instrumental and helps 104 Willard Straight Hall 255-3522 colors in “Ponyo” feel muted. All of the characters have redeeming qualities move the film along. The film’s plot centers about them. There are no villains in “Ponyo.” Even Compared to big-name Pixar movies that decid- For more information, visit around three characters: Ponyo, a talking goldfish Ponyo’s misunderstood father has a soft spot in his edly deal with American themes, “Ponyo” is a Japa- http://cinema.cornell.edu. who wants to become a human girl, Sosuke, an heart and eventually lets Ponyo become a human nese movie re-branded for an American audience. adventurous little boy who loves the ocean, and girl. The characters are relatable and audiences feel This is surely because of its low profile and might Lisa, his hard-working mother who longs for her for them through the film. The story is odd, but the make it unpopular with some moviegoers. Despite seafaring husband. One day before school, Sosuke movie’s main audience is children, so everything the fantastical plot, “Ponyo” is all that it needs to our ratings ventures down the cliffs surrounding his house doesn’t necessarily have to add up. be: an entertaining and charming film that breathes Excellent HHHH and finds a goldfish stuck in a glass bottle — a The voice-overs are excellent. Familiar actors new life into the animated movie genre. peculiar sight. He heads into the water to rescue such as Matt Damon and Tina Fey voice the Ameri- Good HHH the fish and gets more than he bargained for. The can version of the film, and the Japanese-themed The film “Ponyo” was written and directed by Fair HH fish he finds, which he names Ponyo, becomes his musical score that serves as a backdrop to their Hayao Miyazaki. Poor H 20 The Ithacan Classified Thursday, September 3, 2009

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With record freshman class size, football team kicks off season together with largest roster in recent history

T he entire football team huddles together after the Blue and White scrimmage Saturday at Allen Field. The Bombers have 147 players total and 69 freshmen listed on their roster. rachel howard/the ithacan

By Dave Uram Scalice said, split the practices up to so it varies week to week.” Scalice said the number of play- freshmen and getting blended in Staff Writer about 70 to 75 athletes at each ses- While it is difficult for the coach- ers on the team helps bring out the with upperclassmen makes you Because of the record number of sion, so that everyone gets the right ing staff, Welch said the large turnout best in individual players. work harder and compete against students in this year’s freshman class, amount of work in. is a good reflection on the football “Being around a lot more more people,” Scalice said. the football team has 147 players on “We feel that we got more rep- program and the college in general. their roster, including 69 freshmen. etitions this year with all our play- “I’ve been through this,” Welch A majority of the freshmen are ers than we had in previous years.” said. “Ithaca is a very attractive school. recruited players who chose to at- Freshman Owen Kugler said We’ve got a record number of fresh- tend Ithaca College, so the Bomb- having so many players has helped men enrolling in our school period, ers, who are picked to repeat as the the team get more reps. so it’s just an extension of that. We’ve Empire 8 Champions through the “Once it’s split in half, they’ve got been very good at organizing it, and league’s coaches’ poll and ranked the scout team playing on both fields it’s worked out really very, very well.” 10th in D3football.com’s preseason against the first offense and first de- And even with all the new faces poll, anticipated having that many fense, so they’re splitting reps, so ev- and double numbers, Welch’s first players suit up for them. erybody’s pretty much getting in then,” impression is the team is looking While the Bombers have not Kugler said. “It turned out pretty well relatively solid so far in this young had teams this large in recent his- even though there’s a lot of people.” 2009 campaign. tory, Head Coach Mike Welch — Welch said he does not plan on “You never know until you play who is entering his 16th season making any cuts, even with a large your first game, but they’ve worked as the Blue and Gold’s head coach group. According to Welch, players very, very hard,” Welch said. “I like and his 26th season as a coach for will either be put on the varsity or the attitude. I like the effort, and the team — has prior experience in junior varsity roster, so everyone has we’ve got some good players, so it’s situations like this. a chance to take reps during games. gone fairly well.” “Back in the ’80s and ’90s, they Welch said he is only allowed to Grastorf said he likes having so had freshman classes as large as travel 50 to 60 players to away games, many players around because it in- 80 and 100,” Welch said. so the number of players on the var- creases the talent level of the team. Though he hasn’t recently dealt sity and junior varsity rosters will “For football you need depth with having a team this large, with change depending on the situation. with injuries, and I think this is one just over 100 players listed on the “We have one roster and then of the most talented classes we’ve roster last season, he approaches people that play in the varsity game,” had come in,” Grastorf said. “So, the the current roster size as an ordi- Welch said. “If we have a home game, more players you have, the better nary situation and said he has even we can have almost everybody dress, chance of good talent coming in.” learned all of the players’ names. Fellow tri-captains quarterback Brian Grastorf and linebacker Matt Scalice said that rather than know- ing everyone’s name by heart at this point, they recognize some kids by just their faces and numbers. The Bombers have come up with different methods for trying to learn Above: Members of the all of their teammates’ names. Wheth- football team kneel er it was an upperclassman eating a down during the Blue meal with a freshman, or learning a and White scrimmage freshman’s name during an individual Saturday at Allen Field. positions players’ meeting, they said Rachel Howard/the introducing themselves to somebody Ithacan new was not uncommon. L eft: The football team Welch said he and his staff have takes repetitions dur- figured out a way to make sure that ing the Blue and White practices are still efficient and every- scrimmage Saturday. one is getting the work they need to Rachel howard/the Ithacan be ready for the start of the season. The coaching staff, Grastorf and 24 The Ithacan Spor tS Thursday, September 3, 2009

The inside Bombers hit field with new attitude Pitch Football team looks to make a comeback after falling short Cory Francer in the playoffs last season By Bryan Shay Bombers don’t Staff writer Third-and-10 from the Curry College 25-yard bomb in class line. The game and the season were on the line. Trailing by five, the football team had its chance, s one of the country’s pre- but as then-junior quarterback Brian Grastorf’s pass mier Division III athletic fell incomplete, it was the end of the Bombers’ 2008 programs, Ithaca College season, an upset at the hands of Curry. Aconsistently racks up awards for “It was a major disappointment,” Head Coach its teams’ on-field performance. Mike Welch said. “We did not play well, our heads But even more important than were not on straight, and we additions to the Hill Center didn’t play the game we were Next Up trophy case are the classroom capable of, but we learn from T he Bombers achievements of Ithaca’s athletes. it to not let it happen again.” open their season Anyone with doubts about how It was a loss that left the Saturday against St. Lawrence smart our warriors in Blue and team motivated for 2009, a College. Gold are can do what any sports season in which the Bombers fan does when seeking an athletes’ have lost a significant chunk validity — look to the stats. Last of talent because of graduation, most notably in year, the college had 136 individual quarterback Dan Juvan ’09. But Grastorf said he is athletes make the Empire 8 Presi- confident about coming in and filling the void. dents’ List. The minimum grade- After never having started a game in his point averyage to qualify — a 3.75. collegiate career, Grastorf took on the starting Since the Empire 8 has instituted role toward the end of the 2008 season when the Presidents’ List, the college has Juvan was sidelined by injury. Grastorf saw Junior wide receiver Thomas Vossler tries to stiff-arm graduate student Matt Scalice as Scalice tries to had the most athletes recognized significant playing time in last year’s win over make a tackle during the football team’s Blue and White scrimmage Saturday at Allen Field. every semester but one. Alfred University and started in big games r achel howard/The ithacan Since July, both tennis against then-undefeated SUNY-Cortland and teams, volleyball, gymnastics, against Curry in the playoffs. of key blitzes in our last scrimmage.” passing game,” Scalice said. “Grastorf looked sharp. women’s swimming and diving, “It was huge for me to have opportunities like The running game behind this year’s line It was a good confidence booster for them because and both track and field teams that coming into this year,” Grastorf said. “It has is similar to last season’s. Senior running back our defense had the offense’s number in camp.” were given recognition for really made a difference in my confidence.” Thomas Bergerstock returns after a phenom- Scalice said the biggest challenge for the Bomb- their schoolwork, with many The offensive line, one of the Bombers’ big- enal 2008 campaign. Bergerstock set a sin- ers this season will be taking games on the road. The individual athletes being named gest strengths last season, could potentially be gle-season Bombers’ rushing record with 20 way the schedule worked out this season, the Bomb- to academic all-American and one of their bigger question marks heading into touchdowns and 120 points. ers are set to play only four of its 10 games at home. similar organizations. this season. The team graduated four of the five On the defensive side of the ball, the Welch said he sees this season’s tough schedule So what sets Ithaca apart? How players on last year’s starting line, along with for- Bombers are fortunate enough to return likely as a good challenge for his team. can our athletes rack up Empire mer captain and tight end Brian Weverberg ’09. its best defensive player from last season in post- “Scheduling is not an easy thing, and it’s just 8 championships, NCAA playoff The only player returning to the line this season grad linebacker and captain Matt Scalice. Scalice the way the schedule worked out,” he said. “Gener- victories and then hit the books is senior right tackle Jake Queener. has one year of eligibility after receiving a medical ally, it has been perfect, but this was a rare year in and score points for their GPAs? Despite the losses to graduation, Grastorf is red shirt during his freshman year. that we had to travel to get a 10th game.” Well, it comes down to the confident in his line and said he has started to Scalice said the defense had a solid training The Bombers play their first two games on the same reason they perform so well meld with them during camp. camp, despite struggling a bit against the offense road along with four of their first five away from in their sports — attitude. “The linemen we have this year are really good in the blue and white scrimmage Saturday. Butterfield Stadium. The first game is Saturday on “You’re here to get your degree, and getting better,” he said. “They picked up a lot “The offense was just picking us apart with the the road against St. Lawrence College. not athletic achievements or to get signed to a pro football team,” said Andrew Brown, senior pole vaulter and U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Associa- Defense leads soccer team tion All-Academic Team member. As one of the best pole vaulters by Kevin Mccall “It’s really going to be a game the track and field team has ever staff writer that shows us what we’re made of seen, it can be difficult for Brown After a tough 2–0 loss to Wil- and what our capabilities are for to be the premier vaulter in Divi- liams College in the Final Four last the season,” she said. sion III and one of the premier season, the women’s soccer team The Bombers face another students in Ithaca’s rigorous physi- hopes to make another Final Four tough schedule in mid-October, cal therapy program. appearance and a run at the national when the South Hill squad will “It takes a lot of time and a lot title in its 2009 campaign. face three Empire 8 opponents of dedication,” Brown said. “For “We defi- on the road over a span of five schoolwork — some people may nitely have Stat check days. Junior goalkeeper Alyssa not think this is a big thing — but a champion- T he Blue and Gold Sotomayor said the unfortunate tallied 72 goals and I make sure I go to all my classes, scheduling does not bother her. ship-caliber 44 assists to their and I try not to skip.” team if we opponents 11 and “Soccer isn’t one of those Another positive for athletes come to- 8, respectively. sports where we worry about performing well in their classes gether and home field advantage,” Sotomay- is that it translates onto the field. instill our will,” senior midfielder or said. “We just go out and play After getting handed an A on a test and forward Amy Scheffer said. our game.” or paper, it’s safe to assume that Head Coach Mindy Quigg said Defense was a strength for the runners will push themselves to it is important not to take any op- Bombers last year, as they recorded shave a few seconds off their time ponents lightly. six consecutive shutouts and 14 or a tennis player will have the con- “You have to come to each shutouts on the year. The defensive fidence to make a tough backhand game prepared,” she said. “We dominance should continue, as six down the line to seal a win. have to understand that it’s not members are returning in addition “Over the years, I’ve noticed ac- given that we’re going to win.” to the new freshman class. ademic performance being better The Bombers were the top seed The loss of forward Chelsey during the season than it is during in seven of the last eight Empire 8 Feldman ’09 and midfielder Nikki the offseason,” Ken Kutler, director tournaments and have made back- Rice ’09 will mean that some of of Intercollegiate Athletics and to-back Final Four appearances the the younger players have to step Recreational Sports, said. “When past two seasons, but they have not up on offense. the pressure’s off there’s more of a won the national championship In the midst of losing some University of Rochester sophomore Jess Smith defends freshman Kathleen chance to be less organized.” since 1991. One of their obstacles players from last season, Ithaca Kamerzel during the Bombers’ scrimmage Saturday at Carp Wood Field. So when games get started this over in the past two seasons has gained another coach on the side- Matt Rigby/the ithacan week, expect to see your athlete been two-time defending champion line, as last year’s graduate as- classmates racking up the A’s. and No. 1 Messiah College, who the sistant Michelle McAlarnen was that’s another set of eyes that this season and that success can- Because just like on the field, in the Blue and Gold will face off against hired as an assistant coach on the can catch something we need to not be achieved without commit- classroom, attitude is everything. Saturday in Grantham, Pa. defensive side. Gannon said McA- improve on and tweak the little ment and hard work. Junior forward Kelly Gannon larnen will be another asset for things,” Gannon said. “Our team is confident but not Cory Francer is a senior sport said the game against the Falcons the team. Quigg said that it’s going to cocky,” she said. “We know that if studies major. Contact him at would be the team’s biggest chal- “Having more eyes around take discipline, execution and a we don’t train hard and work hard, [email protected]. lenge of the season. definitely helps our team because bit of luck to win a national title we’re not going to be strong.” Thursday, September 3, 2009 s portS The Ithacan 25 Blue and Gold Bombers seek return to postseason set sights high By Kerry Barger The Bombers are also looking to Staff WRiter pick up their play on the road. Though Over the past few seasons, the field they had an impressive 7–1 record at on run at title hockey team has made small improve- home last season, the team struggled By Christopher Lotsbom ments and changes that have led to its outside of their home field. They won Cont ributing writer increased success. Last season, they only one game on the road while los- The quest to return to the totaled eight wins, which has been the ing eight. This year they hope to keep Division III National Cham- most seen by any Ithaca College field better focus despite their location. pionship has already begun hockey team since 2003. “We’ve always had a strong tra- for Head Coach Bill Ware and “We had some really good games dition of really dominating on our his 2009 women’s cross coun- last year,” junior back Key Fox said. home field,” Welsh said. “This year try team. The “But we’re really ready to start win- we really want to stress winning team is at- ning more and more games and im- more games on the road, which will tempting to proving our play from game to game.” ultimately help our record out.” make its 10th Last season, the Blue and Gold re- During the past few seasons, the c o n s e c u t i v e ceived a bid to play in the Empire 8 Bombers have loomed below the appearance at Championships after finishing with a radar of the Empire 8 Conference. nationals, held 3–3 conference record. They dropped Through more focused practices and at Baldwin- their first playoff game on Nov. 8 to the additional coaching help, they Wallace Col- S enior amanda nationally ranked Stevens Institute of hope to show the conference exactly lege in Berea, boccio was one Technology and have been eager to what they can do. Ohio, this year. of the top seven get another try ever since, Fox said. “We’re different than other Led by se- runners in 10 “It was good for us to get a bid last teams because we know each other nior captains races last year. year, but we want to make things dif- and we play well together, no matter Amanda Boc- ferent this season,” Fox said. “We want if we’re winning or losing,” Fox said. cio and Bridget Hastings, the to make more of our postseason play.” “We’re Bombers.” Bombers are eager to begin the The Bombers come back to Yavits 2009 season, which kicks off Field with many tools for a success- Saturday at the annual Janette ful regular season and postseason. geneseo Sh SOG G A DS Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Though they graduated four seniors, Alumni Run on the cross coun- #1 Stephanie Maisonet 4 3 1 they return with a cohesive group #2 Libby LeRoy 4 2 1 try course behind the Terraces. of veterans and a fresh new group #3 Abby Sayler 3 2 The Bombers are coming of rookies. #5 Michelle Milkovich 12 9 2 1 off a season in which the team #9 Erin Zalewski 4 3 “We’ve got a variety of play- #21 Jean Nolan 5 2 captured both the Empire 8 ers this year,” Head Coach Tracey #13 Chellie Johnson 1 1 title and a 29th-place finish at Houk said. “Our goal is to really From left, SUNY-Geneseo junior Michelle Milkovich tries to steal the ball from the national championship. The MN A I G Saves come together and grow together freshman Simone Noonan in the Bombers’ 4–3 overtime loss yesterday. Blue and Gold return with most as a team, which has been pretty Andrew Buraczenski/the ithacan #00 Nicole Zito 76:29 3 4 of their star runners, but have positive this preseason.” lost one key member: Lindsey Though the team hasn’t made “Typically, we have only two tional feedback for improvement. Nadolski ’09. any drastic changes, they have tak- coaches, but this season we have Senior goalkeeper Chelsea Welsh ithaca Sh SOG G A DS Hastings said the departure en small steps to becoming a more four,” Houk said. “It’s been a big agrees that having four coaches has #4 Katherine Brown 1 of the All-American will un- focused, successful group. The team help because players can get more helped her teammates get more ad- #9 Mia Muzio 3 1 1 1 doubtedly hurt the team. has already proven itself as a con- specialized work, and we don’t vice regarding what they’re strug- #12 Annie Onzik 2 1 1 1 “Even though Lindsey was #13 Key Fox 1 1 1 1 tender in the Empire 8 and has pre- have to have one big practice.” gling with and what exactly they’re #19 Caitlin Harte 1 a powerful force coming into pared itself this preseason to take Houk, who is entering her 13th performing well in. #28 Julia Conroy 3 3 1 each meet, I know that our the conference head-on. season as head coach, has relied “Our team has the same amount #3 Abbey Lind 2 team this year will have depth, #5 Amanda Rissmeyer 2 1 The Blue and Gold welcome a on help from her assistant Sandra of girls as past years but with four #7 Tracy Rivas 1 and that will help us immense- larger coaching staff, which Houk Jones-Higgins in the past. Gradu- coaches, drills run smoother, and ly,” Hastings said. said allows her players to get more ate assistants Kelley Hubbell and everyone’s able to receive more MN A I G Saves The team has already begun individual work and specific atten- Ally Swink join the Bombers for help,” Welsh said. “It’s been nice to #99 Courtney Dowell 76:29 4 17 to fill the void left by Nadolski, tion throughout practice. the 2009 season, providing addi- have those extra sets of eyes.” as the upperclassmen and new- comers have shown signs of stepping up. “It’s still early in the sea- son, but it looks as if we are South Hill squad combines experience with young talent going to have a strong team,” Boccio said. by Andrew Weiser Ranked sixth in the Atlantic Assistant sports editor region and 34th nationally in Wrapping up last season with a seventh- the preseason polls, the Blue place finish at the NCAA Atlantic Regional and Gold head into the season Championship, the men’s cross country team full of high expectations. At the remains poised to push even further this season top of the list is a return trip with the return of an experienced squad. to nationals, which would set a Despite losing four seniors, the team’s roster college record with the team’s contains six seasoned seniors, including captain 10th consecutive trip. Curt Bell, who had the honor of representing Ithaca But before they can make it College at the NCAA National Championships last to nationals, they will have to season. This depth should play a significant role in do well in the state, conference the success of the team, in addition to absorbing the and regional meets set ahead on loss of two of their top-tier runners. the schedule. The Bombers will “They were really good seniors both run- run in seven invitationals before ning- and leadershipwise,” Bell said. “But I think they take to the starting line at we have a pretty big senior class this year, and the New York State Collegiate last year’s success will definitely push us.” Track Conference Champion- As the reigning Empire 8 Champions and Members of the men’s cross country team run during practice Friday on the cross country course ships in Rochester, N.Y., on third-place finishers at the New York State behind the Terraces. The South Hill squad opens its season Saturday with its annual alumni run. Oct. 24. Collegiate Track Championships, the team Jacob lifschultz/the ithacan The first strides toward a run definitely wants to replicate that success. But at the national championship the runners still view the NCAA National the experienced depth at the top should help ease “Every single year, we’re just on the outside — are now behind them, as every Championship as the ultimate goal. the grind of the season, while also encouraging we’re just so close,” Bell said. “Everyone’s just sick member of the Blue and Gold “You have to be successful at the conference healthy competition and pushing everyone to do of being in that position on the outside looking now sets her eyes on getting to level before you can take the next step,” Head Coach that little bit more. in. Guys are willing to do the extra morning run the starting line come that cold Jim Nichols said. “Our region is one of the toughest “This is a very strong year,” Nichols said. “We there or the extra interval there to know that it November day in Ohio, senior in the country. So, if we can be competitive in our had the most athletes we’ve ever had try out for increases our chances of getting to nationals.” Melanie McCormick said. region, we can compete on the national level.” cross country this year. It’s a large group of fresh- As the season gets underway with the annual “We’re looking forward to But the team might need more than just talented men, and there’s a lot of talent throughout the Janette Bonrouhi-Zakaim Memorial Alumni Run, the season, as we have so much upperclassmen to make a run at nationals, as they program. We’ve got a lot of people, and it’s going Nichols has his mind set on staying competitive talent on the team, even after do have ample talent up and down the roster. to be a competitive year.” throughout the season and on getting the most losing three seniors from last “It definitely helps to have strong upperclass- With last year’s seventh-place finish at NCAA out of each individual race. year,” McCormick said. “We men, just experiencewise,” senior Scott Walker Regional Championship still in the back of the “I hope we’re competitive,” Nichols said. “I definitely are aiming for nation- said. “But I think we can easily rely on younger team’s mind, Bell believes that everyone on the believe we’re competitive, and our goal is to be als again, and with the returners guys. We have strong underclassmen.” team is committed to doing whatever needs to be competitive. If we get beat, we get beat. But if we plus the freshmen, we can defi- Having that developing talent to complement done on their part for the team to advance. do our best, that’s winning in a sense.” nitely make it happen.” 26 The Ithacan sports Thursday, September 3, 2009 Returning aces Women’s tennis takes aim at fifth straight Empire 8 title

By Jeff Haber easy one. Contributing writer “Every year we play like there is With four straight Empire 8 a big X on our back, but we can’t Championships, the women’s ten- go into our match thinking this nis team is looking to clinch its is going to be an easy one,” junior fifth consecutive year as the confer- Melanie Cohen said. “We still have ence’s top team. to come out and fight every time.” After winning the league cham- The South Hill squad was re- pionship every year since the 2005- cently voted as the favorite to win 06 season, the Bombers are antici- the Empire 8 title with a total of 64 pating another big year. With 12 points, finishing nine points higher returning players, including two than any other team, in the confer- seniors, the team should be compet- ence’s coaches’ poll. ing for the league title once more. “We’re everyone’s most impor- “We lost some good seniors off tant game,” Austin said. of last year, and we have good depth The Bombers open their season coming back,” Head Coach Bill Aus- in conference play against Elmira tin said. “One of our strengths is to College on Wednesday at home. go deep into the lineup and not just While winning the Empire 8 is the play our top six.” team’s main goal, Austin said there’s Returning senior captains more to the game than winning. Devra Reiman and Sarah Hollis Austin said he teaches his play- will help carry the team this sea- ers ethics of sportsmanship and son. Reiman and junior Agata Ku- hard work. He said though the play- bik both received All-Conference ers want to win, they believe sports- first team honors at singles last manship is more important. season for the first time in their Reiman said the Bombers Freshman Cristina Nunez hits a forehand during the women’s tennis team’s practice Monday at the Ithaca College careers. Reiman finished the sea- feel that if they play their best tennis courts. The Bombers start their season Wednesday against Elmira College at the tennis courts. son with a 7–4 overall record and on game-day they will be good michelle montgomery/the ithacan a 4–2 conference record. Kubik enough to win the title again. went 5–1 overall and went a per- “I would like to work hard and also carried over their talent to the Team, culminating in at least a 3.20 record last fall. fect 4–0 in the Empire 8. finish up the career with four Em- classroom. Cohen, Michelle Duffy grade-point average. But despite the loss of talented The Blue and Gold finished pire 8 Championships,” Reiman said. ’09, Lindsey Johnston ’09, Amanda There are five first-year players players, Austin said the freshmen the fall season with a perfect 11–0 “And if we can do that I would like Korba ’09 and Kubik were all named on the team, replacing five gradu- and new players have added a good overall record, including a perfect to get through the second-round Intercollegiate Tennis Association ates, including Alyssa Jaffe ’09, who element to the team. run in the conference at 8–0, mak- playoffs of the NCAAs.” Scholar-Athletes for the 2008-09 was the Most Valuable Player in the “They always add energy and en- ing the decision to pick Austin The Bombers have not only ex- season. The whole team was also Empire 8 last season. Jaffe and Hol- thusiasm,” Austin said. “And we’ve for Empire 8 Coach of the Year an celled on the court, but they have picked to the ITA All-Academic lis tied for a team-high 10–1 singles got some kids who can really hit it.”

The Ithacan online | theithacan.org/sports Look online for: •In-depth game coverage •Podcasts •Blogs •Photo slideshows •Videos •Box scores [the buzzer] T hursday, September 3, 2009 T he Ithacan 27 game time FRIDAY •All day Volleyball at Juniata College •4:00 p.m. Women’s soccer at Gettysburg College SATURDAY •All day Football at St. Lawrence University •All day Volleyball at Juniata College •1:00 p.m. Field hockey at Morrisville State College •1:00 p.m. Golf vs. William Smith College at Country Club of Ithaca •2:30 p.m. Men’s soccer at Rhode Island College Tournament •5:00 p.m. Women’s soccer at Messiah College SUNDAY •11:00 a.m. Men’s soccer at Rhode View video of Island College Tournament the epic trek at theithacan.org/ TUESDAY go/09canoe •7:00 p.m. Volleyball at University of Rochester

WEDNESDAY MembersAll hands of the Cayuga Outrigger on Canoedeck Club bring it together to celebrate the completion of the club’s first Ho’e. The trip covered 38.41 miles and began from the north end of Cayuga Lake, ending at Stewart Park in Ithaca. •4:00 p.m. Field hockey at allison usavage/the Ithacan SUNY-Brockport •4:00 p.m. Women’s soccer vs. Misericordia at Carp Wood Field by the •4:00 p.m. Women’s tennis numbers vs. Elmira College at Ithaca College 14 tennis courts The number of shutouts the women’s soccer team SEPT. 11 recorded last season. •2:00 p.m. Volleyball See story on page 24. they hosts the Bomber Invitational at Ben 69The number of freshmen on Light Gymnasium the football team. The team saidit currently has 147 players on the roster. *Home games in bold See story on page 23. I think I can go faster, but I leave that up the foul line to my coach. Weird news from the wide world of sports Jamaican sprinter and Every fan of baseball has entertained dreams of playing in the major leagues. From Little three-time Olympic gold League to the professional level, fans cheer on their favorite teams by proudly sporting the team’s jersey, traditionally adorned with a choice player’s name on the back. But medalist Usain Bolt HBO comedy “Eastbound & Down,” featuring Danny McBride as “Kenny Powers,” on improving his world has sparked a different kind of trend among baseball fans across the country. record times of 9.58 McBride, who plays a fictional relief pitcher plotting a comeback to the major leagues seconds in the 100-me- — one beer at a time — has inspired fans to purchase customized jerseys with his ter and 19.19 seconds name and number. Even though Powers is a fictional character and HBO has only aired six episodes, fans continue to display their support for baseball through McBride. in the 200-meter dash. Bolt set both records – Andrew Weiser at the 2009 Berlin World Championships. coach of the week

Michelle McAlarnen As a former Division I soccer player at Tennessee Technological University, McAlarnen played four seasons as Assistant Coach a starting defender and won two Most Valuable Defensive Women’s Soccer Player awards. McAlarnen received first-team all-Ohio Valley Conference honors in addition to serving as team captain M cAlarnen spent last season as a her senior year. McAlarnen is working towards a master’s graduate assistant with the team, degree in exercise and sport science with a concentration helping them to a 17–3–2 record and in sport psychology. an NCAA quarterfinal appearance.

Check out an interview with McAlarnen at theithacan.org. photo finish 28 The Ithacan Capturing the Bombers at their best T hursday, September 3, 2009

From left, junior back Mia Muzio battles for the ball against SUNY-Geneseo sophomore back Katie Carrick in the Bombers’ 4–3 overtime loss yesterday at Yavits Field. andrew buraczenski/the ithacan