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collegian@cayuga-cc.edu www.cayugacollegian.com Vol. 57 Issue 7 October 27, 2008

CCC Goalie, Andrew Rotko, is doing well after injury in a game against the Alfred Pioneers in early October.

The Flu: Nothing to Sneeze atBy Kevin Cool, Staff Writer

This year the flu season starts as soon as the symptoms appear. The New York State Department of Health stated in the Influenza (Flu) Fact Sheet that symptoms are “Fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches.” Children may also have stomach symptoms, which are “Rare in adults.”

The fact sheet sates,“5% to 20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications and; about 36,000 people die from flu.” Some people are more susceptible to the flu than others, like children and those with certain health conditions. It is preventable with a vaccine. The influenza virus is spread by respiratory droplets, so to prevent it would be to wash hands and cover your mouth when coughing. Stay away from anyone with the flu and

SGO Needs Your HelpBy Mike Ouimette, Staff Writer

SGO (Student Government Office) is hosting several events coming up soon. The first is the Blood Drive, which will be held on November 13th, from 10 A.M. till 3 P.M. Their goal is forty-five units of blood. Remember, there are people whose lives depend on blood donations. Giving blood is a great way to help someone who is in need. It doesn’t take very long to give and it doesn’t hurt you in the process.

The second event has been postponed, and is currently in need of volunteers. It is the Fall Festival. Originally planned for October, it has been pushed back until the new planned date, November 22nd, a Saturday. Kimberly Patch, from SGO said “We would like to have it on the 22nd, the week before thanksgiving break. “ A lack of communication between the clubs has caused the plans to be pushed back. So far, only two clubs have responded.

Judo Club is planning to have a self defense seminar the same day as the Fall Festival, and was the

only club that has shown enthusiasm about the Fall Festival so far. The Fall Festival is geared towards families and children, and will have face-painting and moonwalks as well.

SGO is looking for any and all help. If anyone wants to volunteer, just stop by the SGO office, located right next to the Registrar’s Office. SGO is planning to get T-Shirts for anyone who volunteers to help out.

Even suggestions for what the clubs and SGO can do, would be excellent. If you have any great ideas, they would love to hear from you.

It would be great if we could support the clubs here at Cayuga Community College. It’s a great way to meet new people and have some fun and cool experiences in the process.

‘Rock the Vote’ a Hit! By Andy Brown, Assistant Editor

On Wednesday, October 15th, in the Cayuga’s Bisgrove Theatre, MTV’s “Rock the Vote” was the talk of the night. Way back when, MTV initiated “Rock the Vote,” a movement orchestrated to get young college students interested in being registered to vote. The problem was two-fold; getting kids to actually vote and then getting them educated enough to make a constructive decision on who should run the country.

MTV’s “Rock the Vote” has a mission that they strive to complete. It is to “engage and build the political power of young people in order to achieve progressive change in our country,” according to rockthevote.com. “Rock the Vote” uses specific methods including music, popular culture, and new technology to try and sway young people to register and vote in every election. At the seminars that MTV hosts, they give youth the tools that they need to identify, learn about, and react to the issues that affect their lives, and then use this knowledge in a constructive way in the political process.

The Student Activities Board wanted to do this because it is a

huge election year. So, Norman Lee called the MTV agency and booked it, and MTV said that its host, Rachel Robinson, was available to come and try and empower CCC students, and get them to realize that voting is important, and that a difference can be made.

Nearly 100 students showed up. It was a Q & A type presentation, with the most-talked about topic being the economy.

MTV’s own Rachel Robinson, the Road Rules contestant, was the speaker during this presentation. “She had a whole power-point presentation set up, and I didn’t expect that,” said CCC student Chris “Jersey” Green of the presentation. “[Robinson] knew a lot, she did her homework, she was very serious about it,” continued Green. “I like it a lot because it gets kids involved and talking about what this voting essentially is all about, and that’s picking your leader.”

Don Brewer, also of Cayuga, thinks “the info they had was perfect. The way they laid it out, they systematically went through every major topic or issue each candidate had…it was the “hit” that I hoped it would’ve been.”

More Losses for The SpartansGoalie Hurt by Alfred Pioneers

The Cayuga Community College Mens’ Soccer team lost another close game at home on Friday, October 10th to Alfred State College 2-0. The Spartans fought hard and kept the game scoreless in the first half versus the nationally -ranked Pioneers. Early in the second half, freshman goalie Andrew Rotko was kicked in the face on a questionable play and was carted off the field and sent to the Emergency Room by ambulance. The visitors were able to capitalize and score twice in the second half to come away with the win in a very physical, hard fought game, a great overall effort by the Spartans versus a highly ranked opponent.

The Spartans next game came on Sunday, October 12th versus North Country Community College. The Spartans missed starting goalie Andrew Rotko in goal, as the team succumbed to the fury of the visitors in what ended in the team’s worst loss of the season 0-8. Midfielders Kevin Lehtonen and Alex Gatewood split time in goal but the inexperience at the goalkeeping position was exposed by the visitors.

The team’s final game of the year came on Sunday, October 19th at home versus Genesee Community College. The Spartans fought hard in the first half but a scramble in front of the goal led to the visitors’ first goal and a 1-0 halftime lead. Returning from injury, Andrew Rotko was sent off early in the second half to reduce the Spartans to ten players and the visitors capitalized scoring 5 second half goals against the under-manned Spartans. The Spartans did have good opportunities to score in the second half, but did not have luck on their side as Shazz Obiora saw two shots

By Jesse Cases, Sports Editor

bounce off the post and out. The Spartans had a disappointing

season overall, riddled by injury to star players such as Danny Brown, Andy Brown, Jon Mulcahey and Geo Bateman, the Spartans played hard in every game but failed to come out on the winning side of most of the affairs. Good luck to the Spartans in their 2009 campaign and to all returning players.

it will help you from contacting the virus.

The influenza vaccine is offered at the Cayuga County Office Building, on 160 Genesee St. Downtown Auburn. The fee is 30 dollars and is offered on Thursday, October 23rd at 5-7pm. Again it is offered on Thursday October 30th at 9-11am. The Cayuga County Health Department phone number is 315-253-1560 if you have any questions.

A cold could last for 3-4 days and the flu 2-4 weeks. The fever of the flu could reach 102-104 degrees and lead into Bronchitis and Pneumonia; that can be life threatening. “Good nutrition, getting enough rest and exercise to boost your immune system” is what CCC nurse Barbara Reohr said would be precautionary measures to take, along with plenty of fluids. She said, “around 25

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Editorial BoardNATASHA KING, Editor in ChiefJESSE CASES, Sports EditorANDY BROWN, Assistant EditorKEN ALNUTT, Chief PhotographerMARY G. MERRITT, Advisor

StaffMICHAEL OUIMETTE JOSH GLEASON KEVIN COOL ZACH BELLERDINE

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OPINIONS AIG Bail Out Worth It?

By Natasha King, Editor-in-chief

By Alex Johnson, Contributing Writer

Disability Services Month

The Flu: Nothing to Sneeze atstudents,” come to the Health Office daily, and they also assist with health concerns from “Staff, BOCES and Childcare.”

The time to prepare is now, and the weather is only going to become even colder with winter approaching. Dress warm, eat healthy foods and drink plenty of fluids as fall leads into the colder months of this semester. Winter break will be more enjoyable leading into the New Year with these things in mind. The Health Office is there to help anyone

who might come up with symptoms and address any other concerns you may have while you’re at CCC.

Cayuga Community College Health Office is in the main building between the Recreation Hall and the Fitness Center. It is coordinated by Nurse Suzanne Wilson, who is on maternity leave; and staffed by part-time Nurses Barbara Reohr, Joan Graceffo and Georgia Spedding. They are there to meet the needs of health matters that are at the college at any given time.

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It is no secret that one of the biggest insurance companies, AIG has recently encountered major problems resulting in the need for a multi billion dollar bail-out, compliments of the government. But what does that all mean?

Basically the government just gave AIG a loan to help get it through a rough patch. Just like you would maybe get a loan to pay for school until you can get started in your career and pay it back. However, AIG has made it’s company much less valuable because they have to sell a large portion of their assets to make up for their debt; which in turn lowers the stock prices.

And if they do get back on their feet, their profits are essentially gone until they can pay back all their debt. No real need to panic though, insurance policies are still safe and the FDIC insurance covers all bank deposits, so they are still safe as well. But the thing is, today it is AIG with financial difficulties, tomorrow it could easily be another bank or insurance company falling into a slump.

AIG is not just an ordinary company, it is a major component of the DOW

Jones Industrial Average and contains insurance for many things ranging from life insurance to boat insurance, it even has a huge aircraft leasing business therefore its fall would be brutal to the entire airline industry.

If AIG was forced to file for bankruptcy, a mountain of legal and financial problems would be left behind. So really, it is in our nation’s best interest that AIG survives it’s financial difficulties. If it doesn’t, the deflation rates may surpass those of the great depression, which can affect each of us directly in many ways.

For instance, perhaps you have noticed the sudden drop in gas prices? Which, while it made a lot of people happy, it can also have some negativity attached to it. When energy prices fall, they do more than simply lower the prices of gasoline and home heat. They also lower the cost of production for manufactured goods and farm products which in turn drives down inflation. So even though you may not think you are affected by the big bail-out, you are. Everyone is.

-Kelsey Brown

October was proclaimed as Disability Services month by Congress in an effort to raise awareness of Americans who have disabilities.

Congress made this law in 1945 making the first week of every October of every year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.”

However, in 1962 physically was removed as to broaden the awareness of Americans with all the different types of disabilities. And then in 1988, Congress decided to make the entire month “National Disability Employment Awareness Month.”

“By expanding employment opportunities and fighting false perceptions that hinder people living with disabilities from joining the workplace, we can uphold America’s moral values, strengthen out economy, and make America a more hopeful place” President George W. Bush stated in his proclamation. Bush went on to say, “the initiative has increased access for people with disabilities through technology, provided educational opportunities for youth, and integrated more Americans into the workforce.”

This year is the 61st year the country has recognized American’s with disabilities.

In February, President Bush added the New Freedom Initiative to his disability agenda.

According to Neil Romano, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, “I fully believe that all people in our country have skills to contribute to our economy and have the right to work in a fully integrated workplace. When it comes to employment, our country can no longer afford, morally or economically, to view employment of people with disabilities as charity. Such thinking belongs to the last century.”

And being as advanced as the country is now, we have the ability to make it easier on those with disabilities to find jobs.

Romano continued, “Through our collaborative efforts, let us end 2008 by fully embracing the principles of the New Freedom Initiative and providing all Americans with disabilities with a pathway to a better life.”

Can you name five Asian actors besides Lucy Lui, Jackie Chan, or Jet Li? If you can, I applaud you. There are not many Asian or Asian American actors in the American film industry, and those who are lucky enough to gain a little recognition don’t always have the best representations. Though getting better with time, the portrayal of Asians in the US media is simply misleading and inaccurate.

What’s the first thing that pops in your head when you hear “Asian?” Maybe you see a nerdy student? Or maybe a guy doing “kung-fu,” defying every law of science? If you see these images it’s not your fault. The US media is inescapable and can sometimes display misrepresentations of the Asian culture. There are many stereotypes that have become common in the media, mainly films. The most frequent include mysterious ways (sneaky and “magical”), forever foreign (heavily accented and not accustomed to American culture), and the yellow peril (attempt at invasion). These have given the American public wrong impressions of not only Asians in America, but also around the world. Some, among the many instances, come from films such as Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, The Last

Asian-Americans ExaminedSamurai, and most recently, the television series Heroes.

As a Korean American, I am often thought to be Chinese or Japanese. Many may think that all Asians look alike, but it is far from the truth. A very popular Korean singer, Jung Ji-Hoon, experienced this premise first hand in 2008. Making his American movie debut in Speedracer, Jung was recognized in an article in People Magazine. The picture displayed in the article, however, was not that of Jung, but of Karl Yune. Yune is also a Korean actor, though nevertheless, does not look close enough to be mistaken for Korean singer Jung. Although there could be worse things in life, this instance adds to point of non-representation of Asians in US media.

Similarly stated earlier in the article, things are getting better for Asians concerning representation. In a recent issue of KoreAm Journal, a magazine dedicated to Korean-related news in the US, an interview with 3 Hollywood newcomers Aaron Yoo, Leonardo Nam, and Justin Chon, brings hope for new images of Asians. With new representations coming into view, the future looks bright for Asians in the US media.

-Allie Leogrande, CCC Student

Americans are worried about their futures. With the damages on Wall Street and a seemingly endless war being waged, (among many other things) Americans are looking and hoping for change. With Election day a mere month away, people want answers. How will we fix the economy? When will the troops come home? What will happen with our health care? How will the $700 Billion Bail-out affect me?

“We should definitely focus more on finding Bin Laden…” Says Danielle Irwin, a busser at the Glen Iris Inn in Letchworth State Park. “…At this point I don’t think we can pull out and leave completely. We have to at least make an effort to finish what we started. If we leave now terrorists are just going to move in again.” “I don’t think they [AIG] will use the money properly…” on the $700 Billion Bailout plan. Many people are worried about how the Government

plans to pay off this debt. Will it be the tax payers? Will the Government cut funding in other areas for it? She also says that if anyone will be able to fix the problems that the Bush administration has left for us, it will be Barack Obama.

A Fillmore High School graduate, who asked not to be identified, says that he will not be voting for either candidate because neither “address the problems they only complain about other ones.” Some would say that this would not help the situation at hand, while others would say that it doesn’t matter either way. Someone will be elected president come the end of this election. One of them is a better candidate for the problems we face than the other, and we vote for which one we believe that is.

People are being urged to get out and vote because one vote can make a difference!

Decision 08: So Many Issues!

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SPARTAN SPORTS

By Zach Bellerdine, Staff Writer

Vance Kelley: Going for the Title

Lady Spartans Bounce BackBy Jesse Cases, Sports Editor

There Is More Help Than You May Think!

Bouncing back from their tough 1-2 overtime loss on the road at Erie

Community College on Monday October 6th, the Lady Spartans of Cayuga got back on track with a 3-1 home win over North Country Community College on Sunday October 12th. A first half penalty kick gave the visiting Saints a 1-0 lead that they

could not even preserve the rest of the half. Shortly after, Brianna Meyers scored to tie the game at 1-1, after an impressive run by Megan Lawrence.

The Lady Spartans dominated possession in the second half as the visitors failed to hold the ball over the midline for most of the half. The Lady Spartans then took the lead in the second half on a penalty kick scored by Captain Carrie Lawton to further demoralize the

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Saints. The third and final goal of the game was scored by Kaitlyn Liccion off of a great pass from Kayla Gauger to seal the Lady Spartans victory.

The Lady Spartans season finale came versus Mohawk Valley Community College at home on Tuesday October 14th. Unfortunately for the ladies the game ended in a 3-0 loss to a good Mohawk team, the ladies managed to trouble the visitors offensively allowing only 3 goals. The Lady Spartans had opportunities offensively but failed to capitalize as Mohawk preserved the shutout.

After a disappointing 2007 season the Lady Spartans rebounded to win 3 games in 2008, just 1 win shy of making regionals and managed to trouble several other opponents throughout the course of the season. The 2009 campaign will surely miss quality players like Captains Stephanie Buttaro and Carrie Lawton,

along with other roll players like Kayla Gauger, Molly Grinnell, Kaitlyn Liccion and Brianna Meyers who all contributed on the scoreboard as well as with their on field performances, great season ladies!

Monday, October 6th at Erie Community College. The Spartans fought hard but eventually lost the high-scoring affair by a final score of 5-2. Down by just one goal at halftime, the Spartan defense collapsed several times allowing Erie to stretch out a lead that the Spartans had erased earlier in the first half of the game. Scoring for the Spartans were Captain Jon Mulcahey and Shazz Obiora. The Spartans had several opportunities to score but found themselves robbed by the Erie goaltender time after time.

The Lady Spartans also lost a hard fought game versus TC3 on the 2nd of October, 5-2. The ladies played hard and

managed to break down the TC3 defense twice in the loss. The team has showed continuing improvement throughout the season. The ladies’ next game came on Saturday, October 4th at Alfred State.

The Lady Spartans next game was on Monday, October 6th versus Erie Community College. The ladies played a great game but a quick counterattack allowed for the hosts to take a quick 1-0 lead. The Lady Spartans quickly answered back to tie the score 1-1 as Molly Grinnell finished off a long throw in from Somer Stuter. The Lady Spartans had several opportunities to take the lead throughout the rest of the game but failed to capitalize on their scoring chances. The game went into overtime 1-1 where the hosts scored again off another counterattack and finished the game at 2-1. A great performance by the ladies’ team who continue to improve all season long.

Brianna Meyers

Vance Kelley knew from a young age that he had talent in the game of basketball. This year he hopes to show Cayuga Community College just how talented he truly is.

“I noticed Vance at a junior college camp,” Spartans coach Marcell Fisher said.

Kelley remembers his days in Brooklyn when he would play basketball in the park.

“A lot of older people told me ‘you got potential,’” he said. “So I just kept working hard every day at it.”

It sure paid off as he led his high school team to a State Title and was a part of the team that consisted of Sebastian Telfair. His involvement with such a prestigious high school program for basketball has helped him in the long run. Lincoln High has produced players from Telfair, Stephon Marbury and Louis Gossett Jr.

“It was so exciting playing for Lincoln,” Kelley said. “We did a lot of running and worked hard every day. Not only on the court, but in the classroom also.”

Kelley choose Cayuga over Monroe Community College and a few other community colleges in the New York City area.

“It was a last option coming here,” he said. “It’s a good place though and I feel we will be really good this year. Plus I got things to work on still that Coach Fisher can help me with.”

Among those things he would like to work on is his ball handling skills and the ability to change directions while controlling the ball. Kelley has been blessed with the abilities to get his teammates involved offensively, while also making plays himself.

“It’s very important to get others

involved,” Kelley said. “I’m not going to be able to win games by myself. It takes a team to do that.”

He is also a deep shooter as he averaged the most three-point shots on his high school team, while also having the highest shooting percentage and was the second leading scorer on the team. He would like to carry his success with him to Spartan Hall and then some.

“I want to go to a four-year school after for basketball,” he said.

Bringing a Junior National Title sure would look good on the resume and it’s something he has eyes set on.

Vance Kelley

Are you a student looking to raise your grade in a certain class? Or are you a student in need of a total academic makeover? If so, Cayuga Community College offers its services to assist you as a stepping stone towards academic success. The ASC is a place for free academic assistance. The ASC is located just down the hall from the library and open to any college student. The ASC offers an array of services including: tutoring, group study, workshops and disability assistance.

The two main work stations you will notice when you walk into the ASC are the Math and Writing tables. Both tables are directed by specialists in their field Larraine Mahoney (Math) and Karen Jetty (English and Writing). In addition to the specialists each table will have at least one tutor on the table through the entire day. The tutors are there to aid with homework questions, clear up misinformation on a topic, or just to help with basic grammar elements.

On the surface it may seem that the extra time spent would outweigh the benefits, and most students think it would just be easier to do homework at home. However, in actuality, students that use the ASC have suggested that the instant gratification they receive from getting their questions answered on

the spot, ends up costing them less time spent on homework.

If you are a student that does not need help in the Math and English fields, all hope is not lost. The ASC also conducts study groups for every subject and class. If you are having trouble finding a study partner, Teresa Hoercher (Coordinator of Tutorial Services) will work with you to find a study group or tutor to accommodate your schedule.

The director of the Academic Support Center, Jeffrey Rosenthal describes the ASC as a wonderful place to work, also seeing the rewarding atmosphere everyday only adds to his love for the job. He says that the ASC is a growing facility and next semester will be offering writing assistance online for English 101 students. “This will give students the ability to submit an essay to a specialist and within 24 hours will have an evaluation and advice on how to make your paper stronger,” said Rosenthal. “We are here to meet the students needs, and if we see a need, or a student expresses a need in a certain area, we will offer drop in services.”

So, if you’re done staring at a blank piece of paper all night, and finished pulling your hair just to get through homework, a visit to the ASC might be just what the doctor ordered.

1. The movie Max Payne was originally given what rating before officially being changed to PG-13?

A. GB. PGC. RD. NC-17 2. In the movie W. what other actors were considered for the

role of Dick Cheney?A. George ClooneyB. Christian BaleC. Robert DuvallD. Oliver Stone 3. What percentage of the movie The Happening, takes place

outdoors?A. 50B. 100C. 35D. 85 4. Who Originally was offered the role of Pepper Potts in Iron

Man, but turned it down?A. Jessica AlbaB. Rachel McAdamsC. Katie HolmesD. Kiera Knightley 5. True or False: The movie Made of Honor was Sydney Pollack’s

final acting role.

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Once there were three bats. They lived in a cave surrounded by three castles. One night the bats made a bet to see who could drink the most blood.

The first bat comes home one night and has blood dripping off his fangs. The other two bats are amazed and asked how much blood he had drunk.

The first bat said, “See that castle over there? I drank the blood of three people.” The second bat goes out on his night and comes back with blood around his mouth. The other two bats are astonished and ask how many people’s blood had he drunk. The bat said, “See that castle over there. I drank the blood of five people.”

The third bat goes out on his night and comes back covered in blood. This was totally amaz-ing to the other two bats. They ask how much blood he drank. The 3rd bat said, “See that castle over there?” and the other bats nod. “Well,” says the third bat, “I didn’t.”

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Have you ever thought about joining a club at Cayuga Community College? It turns out that you may have a few more choices than you thought. If you have time between your busy school schedule and work schedule check into the clubs at CCC.

Cayuga Community College has wide variety of clubs including, and not limited to, Chemistry club, RAT Guild (Radio And Television), Student Government Organization, Theatre Productions, Tutoring club, and right here at the Cayuga Collegian. There are clubs like IMPACT (Intelligent Minds Promote And Create Togetherness), whose mission is to promote and support respect and a better understanding of the differences in our society. Then there is CAYA (Come As You Are) which is a club that promotes diversity and cultural awareness. These clubs are on the Auburn campus, with many more at the Fulton campus.

Justin Bush, the President of the Chemistry club and Vice President of the Tutoring club, says there are many benefits to joining a club.

Join a CCC ClubBy Mike Windsor, Contributing Writer

“When joining a club you find yourself feeling a sense of belonging,” he said. “You would be amazed at how much creativity can come just from putting a few developing minds together.” Justin is currently organizing a field trip to a local winery to spark creative learning on chemical reactions.

Some of the clubs and organizations at CCC also benefit the college itself. “Clubs create a vibrant campus environment, networking students with similar interests,” said Norman Lee, Director of Student Activities.

Clubs are also a great place to socialize with other students. To get information on how to join a club and club meeting times contact Norman Lee in Student Development.

If you want to meet new friends with similar interests that will give you a sense of belonging and help you develop your mind, then join one of the many clubs offered at Cayuga Community College. If for no other reason, join because some clubs even give you free pizza!

in the parking lot is like playing Russian Roulette.”

The fines for tickets range from $10-$100 dollars. For parking badly or parking illegally, for example like on the grass, is a $10-$75 dollar fine. Running a stop sign is a $25-$50 dollar fine.

Speeding is a $25-$100 dollar fine. “We rarely give $100 dollar fines. If caught with a suspended or revoked license the fine could be higher,” says Marventano.

Marventano also wants to remind students that the tickets they issue are not to be thrown away; they are city tickets that must be paid for.

CCC’s Public Safety Officers are police officers in the Auburn Police Department. “The officers want you to learn the rules of the lot, and will pull you over to remind you,” says William Marventano, CCC’s Director of Public Safety. Manventano says, “The parking lot speed limit is 15 m.p.h. and been established there for over 15 years.”

At the start of every semesterm the officers distribute warnings so that the students get the hang of knowing the parking and speeding rules on campus. By mid-semester, they’ll start issuing tickets with a fine to rule breakers.

“We pull people over driving at 16 or more m.p.h.,” says Marventano. “Because speeding

Don’t Speed on CampusBy Michael Speck, Contributing Writer