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By Kevin Cool, Staff Writer

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By Jerald Smith, Staff Writer

New SGO President Appointed

Cayuga Community College’s Student Government Organization (SGO) is under new leadership this semester. Kimberly Patch, the SGO’s vice-president will take over the responsibilities as president for the resigning Drew Young, who transferred to another college this semester.

“I wasn’t too happy about it...didn’t know I could do it,” Kimberly Patch said about her presidency. The non-traditional student juggles studies with taking care of her husband and three children. Despite all her duties, Patch is always prepared, taking to the executive planning meeting a host of ideas for fund-raisers and other events.

An election to select a new vice- president will be held to fill the vacancy created by Patch moving up to president. Interested candidates must be full-time students, with a GPA of 2.5 or better.

Some of the responsibilities of the SGO vice-president are coordinating a April 23 blood drive and assisting in general elections for the 2009-2010 academic year in May.

SGO secretary Brandon Gilmore says the new vice-president needs

With the current state of the world and the economic turmoil the United States is currently experiencing, many college students are worried about losing their financial aid, possibly not being able to afford tuition.

For the majority of undergraduates, most of the money that pays for school comes in the form of student loans. On average, a student graduates college with about $21,000 dollars in debt, some topping the scales at $100,000 or higher, according to emergingminds.org. And with the tuition at private and public colleges and universities skyrocketing, that is more than most students can handle.

“I worry about losing my aid all together, “said a Cayuga Community College freshman who didn’t want to be identified. “If that happens, I don’t know what I’ll do. You need a degree to get anywhere in this day and age, but if the cost of getting an education becomes impossible to manage, how is anyone ever supposed to get more than a lousy minimum wage job?”

With student loan companies reporting devastating losses, many states and universities are doing away with student loan programs all together. Loan agencies in Michigan, Montana, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Iowa,

A popular hang-out for CCC smokers is the entrance protected by an overhang right outside the college’s business office in the Main building on the college’s Auburn campus. The area, which looks out into the courtyard, is quite often heavy with smoke, but no more. The college is trying to put a stop to it.

On Monday, February 2, “NO SMOKING” signs were posted in the usual smoker’s outpost and the ashtrays were removed from the tops of the two trash cans.

Despite the new signs prohibiting smoking there. There were still many smokers who either decided to ignore the signs and smoke there anyway, or they showed their frustration by throwing their cigarette butts on the ground due to the lack of ashtrays.

“I understand the ban around the doorway, but smokers need a designated area for smoking. They need t o put an ashtray back there because kids are throwing their butts on the ground just to be defiant,” David Calkins, a smoking student at the campus, said.

SGO Treasurer Alaric Robin said, “I don’t smoke and I don’t usually go out there. But I do think they need a place to smoke.”

College Bans Smoking in Favorite Student Hang-out

Many smokers shared that opinion as well. Just standing out in the area for a mere few minutes an onlooker could hear several of the smokers say things along the lines of, “This was basically the designated smoking area, and if we can’t smoke here then where are we supposed to smoke?”

“People should get used to it. When they go out to the corporate world they will find smoking bans that already exist. Being that there

are children on campus, I fully support it,” said SGO

President Kimberly Patch on the smoking ban.

The differences in opinion on the ban are very

clear, as are the strong feelings on both sides of the issue. Last

Wednesday, just nine days into the ban, one smoker

decided to show their anger about the smoking ban by ripping down the

“NO SMOKING” signs. The college has local law on

their side. In 2008, the Cayuga County Legislature passed a law prohibiting smoking within 35 feet of a county building.

The college is looking to become a completely smoke-free campus later this year.

Good morning,

Beginning Monday, February 2, smoking no longer will be permitted in the overhang area outside the Business Office overlooking

the Auburn campus quadrangle. New “No Smoking” signs will be posted in that area. The College community increasingly is concerned about the impact and health concerns caused by second-hand smoke and tobacco usage. The College Cabinet has voted in support of the move toward becoming a smoke-free campus. A task force has been formed to brainstorm and discuss how to implement such a policy. The Board of Trustees will make the decision. In the meanwhile, please be reminded that the Cayuga County Legislature voted in 2008 to prohibit smoking within 35 feet of County buildings. As the sponsor of the College, we need to be mindful of that action. Currently, the College does have designated smoking areas. Please ensure that as a campus community we all are reminded of our mutual responsibility to honor them. Thanks. Dan

Email from CCC President Larson to the College Community

Vice President Kimberly Patch takes over for Drew Young who transferred this semester.

to be ready for the job. At the most recent Student Senate meeting Gilmore said that there is “a little tension between Fulton and Auburn advisors, but everyone has a difference of opinion.” He was referring to a dispute over whether the bus for the trip to Washington would pick up students at both the Auburn and Fulton campuses. The bus will pick up students at both campuses to make it easier for students at each campus. SGO treasurer Alaric Robin said, “Students seem willing to cooperate, despite tension between advisors.”

Robin also said that the budget is, “$34,590.75 for all clubs and $11,372.31 for the SGO.” All students are welcome to attend Senate meetings which are held in the Business Industry Center.

One of the events the SGO is planning a showcase of local talent called Cayuga Paloosa at the Auburn Public Theater, Saturday April 25th. They’re also in the process of planning a murder mystery dinner.

To get involved in your student government e-mail CayugaSGO@Gmail.com or call 255-1743 ext. 2468.

Economy Weighs on StudentsBy Brandi St. John, Staff Writer

and more have announced cutbacks in their student loans.

Generally thought of as a stable investment, students now must worry about their loans., according to emergingminds.org;

Many state and local governments secure money for public or quasi-public programs through a venue that most people have never heard of called the market for auction-rate securities. Before the financial crisis, auction-rate securities offered government borrowers a very low interest rate and it offered lenders (banks and other corporations) ready access to their cash investment through regularly-scheduled auctions for the bonds, where they could sell their investment and get their cash back on sometimes a weekly basis. They were earning a higher return than they would with their money in a bank.

All the investments were insured by companies called bond insurers, which specialize in guaranteeing this kind of debt. Here is where things started to unravel. These bond insurers also insure other types of debt—like sub prime mortgages. Now that these insurance companies are going to have to secure those loans, the banks don’t think they can guarantee student loan debt as well.

Editorial BoardNATASHA KING, Editor in ChiefJESSE CASES, Sports EditorANDY BROWN, Assistant EditorMARY G. MERRITT, AdvisorStaffKELSEY BROWN BRANDI ST. JOHN FRED BEILINGKEVIN COOL MIRANDA COLLJERALD SMITH SANDRA BUSHNELL

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OPINIONS

The Cayuga Collegian welcomes letters from its readers. Submissions must be in a word document on a PC formatted disc. Submissions may be edited for content or length. Submissions must include your name, address and daytime phone number. All letters to the editor are copied exactly and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of the Collegian office, its staff or advisors. All letters are simply the opinions of the writers themselves.

Meet the Staff ofThe CollegianCayuga

Long Distance Love

By Kelsey Brown, Staff Writer

They say that “ absence makes the heart grow fonder”. So being away from your mate for an extended period of time can be a good thing sometimes. It will make you miss that person more than you ever thought that you would. You will never know how much you care about someone until you are away from them.

I know all of this from experience. My husband, a private in the National Guard, left this January for his basic and AIT training. He left on January 9th and his expected graduation date in June 11th. So he will be gone for approximately five months. I never knew how difficult it would be to have my husband gone for so long. I must say that I am very grateful for the fact that he is tucked safely away in the states and luckily has not been deported.

Having spouses in the military is never a simple task. It takes a very strong and independent person to handle this type of relationship. You need a very good support system and plenty of activities to keep yourself busy. One of my favorite things to keep me busy is listen to music. Music provides an outlet for my sadness and allows me to release any frustrations that I have. Anytime I hear a song about a soldier it brings a tear to my eye and makes me think about him. The mail

man has become my favorite person to see everyday. I keep telling my mother that I will get arrested one of these days for “stalking” the poor man.

However, the empty feeling does get better with time and the sadness turns into joy. The moment you receive your first phone call, the world seems to get a little brighter. With the first letter, you learn what your soldier has been experiencing. This gives you the opportunity to dive into their lifestyle and understand at least slightly what they are going through.

I will be honest, when my husband first left all of my thoughts were very selfish and self centered. It took me a week or so to realize that unlike him I have my family here to support me. I get to sleep in my own bed every night and spend time with my friends. He is there alone to deal with it all. There are days when things may be hard for me but I know that I am not by myself. I am not the only person going through this. If you have a spouse or relative in the military and are dealing with their absence there are many support groups and resources. So if you’re feeling the downs of being alone in this please feel free to visit this website: www.militarywives.com.

-Sandra Bushnell

For over 50 years, The Cayuga Collegian has brought news, interesting information, and entertainment to the students and faculty of Cayuga Community College. Students, as well as teachers, love to browse through each new issues’ pages, and can be seen doing so all throughout the school.

Many different professors often will snag a copy and read it while awaiting their classes to begin. It gives them a great opportunity to see their students doing extracurricular activities while it provides them with some entertainment.

As far as students’ interest in reading The Collegian is concerned, they seem to find it hard to pass by a rack of new papers without either stopping to read one, or grabbing one to go. As second year student Mark Nowak commented, “It’s a nice way to keep up with events around the college, and it’s cool to know that it is written by my fellow classmates.”

The Collegian is attainable on both

Hello out there in Collegian Land! My name is Sandra Bushnell and I recently joined the staff here at our Auburn campus. I am currently a full-time student studying Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology. I will be graduating in the fall and I plan on continuing my education in order to become a social worker. I have always loved to work with children and I love to help people, so I have found this to be a good career choice for myself. I am an extremely fun-loving person and music is my passion so I am heavily involved with our choruses. I know I’m young but, in November, I got married to the love of my life and with that I became an “Army Wife”. I am a “mother” to a 6-month-old pug-a-poo named Bailey and he keeps me very busy. Well, that’s all for now, but if you see me and have any questions, feel free to ask.

‘Ello there, I’m Brandi and I really hate writing about myself so I apologize in advance if this is really cheesy. Anyway, I’m a first year student at CCC (second semester) and a first time writer for the Collegian. I’m currently a “Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Writing Major” because Cayuga doesn’t have a Journalism major. I graduated from Johnstown High School in 2008, it’s a small town in the capital region of New York. When I’m nose deep in the latest Kurt Vonnegut book, I can usually be found sitting on my butt in one of the lounge areas, typing away and listening to bands that no one else seems to have heard of, or seems to like for that matter. I have absolutely no musical talent, but my “ultimate goal,” I suppose you would call it, would be working for a music magazine, preferably AP (Alternative Press). After another year here at CCC I will transfer to Ithaca College or Emerson University in Boston to finish out my Journalism degree. I have a passion for Indie movies, coffee, punk rock, and debating people. I can’t think of anything else interesting to say. Keep reading the Collegian and feel free to say “Hey!” if you ever see me around campus!

Sandra Bushnell

Brandi St. John

Focus on The Collegianthe Auburn campus, and the Fulton campus. However, there is not currently any students at the Fulton campus that have expressed an interest in contributing to the paper, which makes reporting events on that campus very difficult.

If anyone is interested in writing for the paper, meetings are held on the Auburn campus in The Collegian office (located at the top of the cafeteria stairs, by the Campus Security office) every Monday at 1:30pm. You do not have to be an English major, or a journalism student to be a part of this club. The only requirement is that you have to do your articles, two of them, and turn them in on time.

Anyone that attends classes on the Fulton campus with a possible interest in writing for the school paper, you can visit The Collegian website at: cayugacollegian.com, or you can feel free to send an e-mail to: collegian@cayuga-cc.edu.

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Against TC3 on January 29, t e a m m a t e s S h a k e e m a G r e e n , C o r i s s a Quattrini and S a m a n t h a Race more than doubled Dillard’s 34 points to bury the Panthers 87-59.

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SPARTAN SPORTSCCC Basketball Teams Continue Winning StreakBy Jesse Cases, Sports Editor

Staff MeetingsMondays1:30 PMCollegian Office

CollegianCayuga

Caitlin Dillard

Career Services Drop In Table

By Brandi St. John, Staff Writer

The Men’s basketball team at Cayuga Community College added another game to the win column Wednesday February 4th, with an 85-74 overtime win over Corning Community College. The win was revenge for a 66-74 road loss the Spartans suffered at Corning earlier this year.

The Spartans hung tough all game long but still found themselves down seven points with four minutes left. A late game run however tied the score at 67-67 and sent the game into overtime. For the first three minutes of overtime the teams traded baskets

and found themselves tied again 73-73, but the Spartans had more left in the tank than Corning did. The Spartans ended the final two minutes of the game on a 12-1 run to secure the come-from-behind victory.

Terry Harrison led the Spartans to victory with 22 points. Isiah Watkins also had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds and Vance Kelley chipped in with 12 points of his own. The

Men’s final home game of the year will be on Saturday February 14th versus Broome Community College in the Valentine’s Day

Battle.Unlike the Men’s

team, the Lady Spartans had no loss to avenge as

they beat Corning earlier this year 74-60 on the road. The Ladies enjoyed much similar success Wednesday night. After playing an impressive first half and being up double digits at the break,

the Lady Spartans went on a 19-2 run to begin the second half and blow the game open.

Cayuga extended their lead in the second half to over 30 points before Corning mounted a late game comeback, but the win was never in jeopardy for the Spartans. Caitlin Dillard again led Cayuga in scoring with 26 points along with 4 assists and 6 steals. Also chipping in for the Lady Spartans were Shakeema Green with 9 points, Corissa Quattrini with 8 points and 11 rebounds and Ryan Reeder with 6 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.

Dillard named Region III and MSAC Player-of-the-Week

Freshman guard Caitlyn Dillard has been named Mid-State Athletic Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season, and NJCAA Region III Female Athlete of the Week for the third time. In three games this week Dillard scored 99 points, pulled down 18 rebounds, dished out 15 assists and made 12 steals.

The nation’s leading scorer, she racked up a season-high 38 points against nationally-ranked Onondaga CC on January 31.

The Continuing Education Department of Cayuga Community College has recently undergone some major changes. It has been split into two sections for easier management of college facilities.

The newly developed Office of Community Education focuses on the non-credited side of academics.

“We’re looking to expand areas of leisure; learning, arts, culture, fitness, personal interest, kid’s camps and teen and senior programs. Weʼre looking to improve the lives of Cayuga and Oswego County residents,” said Carla DeShaw, Dean of Community Education and Workforce Development.

The Workforce Development side of the split focuses more on credited academic programs and developing stronger career orientated skills in community college students.

“We’re focusing on creating the connection between developing career training programs and/or customized training programs for new hires and incumbent workers,” said DeShaw. “We’re working directly with employers in both counties basically to help close the skill gap, which will allow a move to global competition. “

The programs the Workforce Development Office is working with include; Lee Manufacturing, technical training, computer systems training, management/development, customer service training, and entrepreneurial training.

“There’s a greater desire for business opportunities in the area, so we’re striving to make the area

One of the best perks of being a Telecommunications student at Cayuga Community College? Ask around, and most of the students will reply with the weekly Radio/R.A.T. (Radio And Television) Guild meetings, where students are allowed to meet and discuss the news and updates about the college radio station, upcoming events for the department (and their invited guests), is perhaps most importantly… the free pizza that is served.

The meetings are held in the television studio on the Auburn campus every Wednesday at 11:30 am, conveniently when no Telcom classes are held, for maximum attendance possible. You do not have to be a Telcom student to attend the meetings, but you should DJ a radio show on WDWN, Win 89.1FM at least once a week.

This semester is full of fun activities the R.A.T. Guild hopes to embark upon, including, but not limited to, a trip up to Canada, a Russian Roulette Karaoke competition, and a game of laser tag.

On Tuesday, February 10th, the R.A.T. Guild sponsored a movie showing at the Auburn Public Theatre, free for all Telcom students. The movie showed was “Freak Talks About Sex”, and after it there was a question and answer session with Jim Daddabo, the producer, who is

Focus on The Collegian

Continuing Education Revampworkers better equipt to deal with the changing job market,” said DeShaw.

“The split made the entire department function better and just made things cleaner in general, and it gives people that college-connection with the work world,” said President Larson.

Some programs the Community Education and Workforce Development program offers are; the Cayuga Institute for Living and Learning which offers evening programs for adults in the areas of art, culture, recreation and fitness. The director of this program is Barbara Gregg who can be reached at (315) 255-1743 ext. 2822. The Sunday Accelerated Program and University Center which is responsible for non-traditional student issues. Janet Nelson, Director of Adult Learning can be contacted for further information at (315) 255-1743 ext. 2835. For all questions about Online Programming, Ed Kowalski, Director of Distance Learning, Evening and Special Programs can be reached at (315) 1743 ext. 2498.

For concerns about Cayuga Advantage, which offers college courses at local high schools, contact Jeffrey Roth, Assistant Professor/Director of Academic Support Center/Advantage Program Coordinator at (315) 255-1743 ext. 2499. And for any inquiries concerning international education, Dean of Enrollment and Retention Cheryl Anderson can be reached at (315) 255-1743 ext. 2807.

R.A.T. Guild Busy at WorkBy Kelsey Brown, Staff Writer

originally from the Auburn area. The movie was also shot in Auburn and Syracuse, so it provided a unique experience for communications students.

The club is also working toward planning the department’s end-of- the-year banquet, which is set to be held on May 6th.

Second year Telecommunications student Mark Nowak commented that the R.A.T. Guild is “a great opportunity for Telcom students to experience radio outside the classroom.” He says it provides a lot of great chances for students to have fun and learn about various aspects of the industry at the same time.

To learn more about this group, please visit their website at: www.wdwn.fm.

Located outside of Student Development on the Auburn Campus from 10:00 am – 12 noon on the following Wednesdays:

February 18, 25 and March 4Students can stop by without an appointment to learn about our whole range of career services from career planning and research tools to resume writing and interviewing prep to job search and job postings.

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

1. What was the name of the lake where Friday the 13th’s villain, Jason Voorhees drowned?

A. Lake Michigan B. Lake Huron C. Crystal Lake D. Silver Lake 2. What is the name of the television sitcom that Paul Blart: Mall Cop’s

star, Kevin James was in? A. The King of Queens B. Hitch C. The Ace of Spades D. King of the Hill 3. What is the name of the leading couple in the High School Musical

movies? A. Troy and Sharpay B. Gabriella and Troy C. Ryan and Gabriella D. Chad and Kelsi 4. Which comedian is Isla Fisher, star of Confessions of a Shopaholic

engaged to? A. Dane Cook B. Sacha Baron Cohen C. Jeff Dunham D. Steve Byrne 5. True or False: Bride Wars’ Kate Hudson is the daughter of actress Goldie

Hawn.

TUNE IN WITH Britney Spears’ Circus

DID YOU KNOW?

Celebrity Birthdays

Joke of the Week

Answers 1C, 2A, 3B, 4B 5T

with Sandra Bushnell

Movie Trivia Quiz

February 15 - Janice Dickinson 1955, Chris Farley 1964February 16 - Ice T 1958, John McEnroe 1959February 17 - Billie Joe Armstrong 1972, Paris Hilton 1981February 18 - Cybill Sheperd 1950, John Travolta 1954February 19 - Seal 1963, Haylie Duff, 1985February 20 - Charles Barkley 1963, Kurt Cobain 1967February 21 - Jennifer Love Hewitt 1979, Corbin Bleu 1989

J Mosquitoes are attracted to people who just ate bananas.

J On average a human will spend up to 2 weeks kissing in his/her lifetime.

J A duck’s quack doesn’t echo. J Despite its hump...camels have a straight spine. J Smelling apples and/or bananas can help you lose

weight.

Which musician is a distant cousin to NBC’s Today Show weatherman Al Roker? A. Madonna B. Jimi Hendrix C. Lenny Kravitz D. Dolly Parton

Where is singer Rihanna from? A.Avalon Island B. Waynesboro, Tn. C. St. Louis , Mo. D. St. Michael, Barbados

What is the name of the group who announced their long awaited reunion tour

at this year’s Grammy’s? A. Red Hot Chilli Peppers B. ABBA C. Blink 182 D. ‘N Sync

Which rapper recently ran into some trouble for trying to purchase unauthorized machine guns and silencers?

A. T.I. B. Eminem C. Lil Wayne D. Ludacris

Which football player is Jessica Simpson currently dating? A. Peyton Manning B. Tony Romo C. Reggie Bush D. Tom Brady

Music Trivia Quiz

Answers: 1: C 2: D 3:C 4:A 5:B

Pop Diva Britney Spears’ popularity is back on the rise. Now that Miss Spears has finally kicked her bad press habit she is back and ready to take on the world. Her latest album, Circus has already received rave reviews since it’s release on December 2, 2008. The album debuted in the coveted spot of number one on the Billboard 200. This is Spears’ fifth album to earn the title of number-one album. Adding to the joy is the fact that this is her fourth album to sell over 500,000 copies since the SoundScan era began in 1991, making her the first to have this honor.

So far, the album has already produced two hit singles that continue to reign su-preme. The first single, “Womanizer” is Spears’ first number one single on the Bill-board Hot 100 since her debut of “Baby One More Time” ten years before. The song is truly an anthem for the independence of women. Some of the lyrics from the song are:

“I know you, got a clue what you’re do-ing. You can play brand new to all the other chicks out here. But I know what you are, what you are baby”.

So basically she is saying not to fall for the tricky games that some men(and wom-en) can play.

Her second single’s title shares it name with the album, “Circus”. This song debuted at number three on the Hot 100 chart. In this song, she shows that she is back to business and is on top of her game. She wants it to be known that she’s the boss and is in control once more, as the song says:

“I’m the ringleader, I call the shots.. I’m like a firecracker, I make it hot. When I put on a show”.

It was announced on January 7, 2009 that the album’s track number 6 would be the next single to be released. However, much controversy relating to the song’s hidden messages have since then caused an upris-ing of worried parents. If you listen to the song and really pay attention to the lyrics you will notice something is awry. The lyrics of the chorus do not make any sense if you put them to get but it you think about it for a second, the meaning becomes very clear.. Since it’s release, the song has been banned by many radio stations across the states.

Economy...continued from front page

This means that banks are unsure if they can guarantee students loans, which you may lose your loan or not be able to secure a loan in the first place resulting in unexpected costs you are not equipped to handle.

Most students struggle through college and dig themselves into debt with the promise of a high-paying job at the time of graduation. But many are seeing the down spiraling job market and inflation of college tuition as prime reasons not to attend college in the first place.

“I’m worried I’ll achieve my degree and still be stuck in a nothing job with no chance for advancement if the economy stays this way, it’s a scary thought,” said a CCC freshman.

Wednesday, February 25 (Fulton)Cayuga Café Unplugged 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tad Dreis, Acoustic/Indie/Folk Performer plays acoustic music with heart and a sense

of humor, plus a rocking harmonica. Since graduating from UNC, he has released three original CDs and become a regular performer at colleges, festivals, and clubs throughout the US. See him online at www.myspace.com/taddreis

Thursday, February 26(Auburn – Irene A. Bisgrove Theatre) Sauce Boss- Live Blues and Gumbo Cooking7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Music and cooking mixed together to

form a new medium. You cannot miss this exciting performer. Enjoy some rocking blues and enjoy the delicious gumbo he cooks up while performing.

Saturday, February 28 Bristol Mountain Ski TripOne-Day Ski Adventure in Canandaigua

$20.00 per person (student rate) includes rentals, lift ticket, and one lesson (if needed).

Bill Wharton “The Sauce Boss”