December 9,1986
Volume XXVIII Number 2
CCC Joins The Top 20
Corning Community College's Red Barons moved into the Junior College Athletic Association's national top twenty for the first time in the school's history following the teams second tournament win of the season at Watertown on November 30. The Red Barons are ranked 16th in the nation among junior colleges. The tournament victory gave the CCC cagers a 7—0 record, marking the best start of any basketball campaign in the school's history.
CCC copped the tournament with a 90-83 victory over Jefferson Community College. Chris Lewis scored 22 points and pulled down 15 rebounds to pace the Baron's victory. Lewis was named the tournament Most Valuable Player, becoming the second Baron to earn that honor this year. Ron Boyd was named MVP of the Delhi Tourney, which CCC won in mid November to kick off the season. Tony Lowery chipped in with 19 points and hauled down 10 rebounds to join Lewis on the all-Tournament Team. Randy Young contributed 14 points off the bench when CCC ran into foul trouble in the second half, including six of six free throws.
Corning followed the Jefferson tourney win with an impressive 84-64 victory on the road against Alfred on
December 3. Lewis with 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Boyd with 21 points, including 15
in the second half, paced the Baron win. Larry Holley with 15 points and Steve Bellamy with 8 assists also contributed heavily to the triumph.
On December 5 the Red Barons travelled to Buffalo and steamrolled over Villa Maria for their ninth consecutive triumph. Villa Maria hung close in the first half, trailing 44-37 at the intermission, but a strong CCC second half enabled them to win by a decisive 82-65 margin. Lewis and Boyd keyed the victory with 20 points apiece and 12 and 11 rebounds respectively. Holley added 14 points and McCray 12 for CCC, while Bellamy dished out 12 assists. The Barons are now 4-0 in Region III Penn-York Conference play.
One of the keys to the early success of this years basketball team is balanced scoring, with four of the players averaging in double figures. They include Lewis(21.4), Boyd(19.9), Holley (14.3), and Lowery (11.2). Other men contributing to the Baron balanced attack are Bellamy(6.8) and Bill McCray(8.8). Other help off the bench comes from Chris Swanson, Young, Oliver Taylor, and Jim Closkey. Bellamy has passed out 77 assists.
Another key to the Red Baron success is a tenacious defense spearheaded by forward Boyd and Bellamy and Holley, the two starting guards. Overall team Quickness and agressive
man—to—man and zone defenses have kept opponents off balance all season long thus far, causing numerous turnovers which have been converted into easy baskets. Boyd leads the team in steals with 38, Holley and Bellamy have 31 and 30 respectively, Lewis and Lowery have 24 apiece and McCray 23.
The tenacious defense has caused opponents to shoot a meager 40% from the floor against CCC thus far.
Team rebounding has been yet another factor in this year's success. After nine games CCC had outrebounded their opponents 218-128 on the defensive boards and
178-98 on the offensive boards for an overwhelming 396-227 edge in that vital statistic.
(Eitor's note). Before the second semester begins our men's basketball team will be hosting the Ed Tarantelli Classic Tournment beginning at 6:00pm on Saturday, January 17, with the championship game being held on Sunday, January 18. If the entire student body is not soaking in some southern sun, it would be nice to see some of you here to cheer on one of the finest junior college teams in the entire U.S. of A.
CCC’s Newest Addition
Bruce Flaherty
A new facility will soon be in use on the Corning Community Campus, bringing the college into compliance with regulations set by the federal
Environmental Protection Agency.
The building will provide a central point of control for all chemicals used at CCC.
John Brennan, chairman of the CCC Bio—Chem division, stated that although the college bad not been in direct violation of EPA rules, staff and faculty saw a definite need for a specific area where all chemicals could be stored prior to and after use.
College faculty is taking inventory of chemical supplies used on campus. These include not only chemicals used in science labs but also materials used throughout the campus which require special handling , such as copier fluid, paints, and some cleaning compounds. Plans call for all such supplies to be stored in the new building.
Also to be boused in the facility is the ceramics lab. Although the completion of the building is slated for late this year, the ceramics lab will not be ready for use until next summer.
The building was designed and engineered by Jay Conner of Haskell, Conner and Frost. CCC's Buildings and Grounds staff is constructing the facility.

On a personal note...
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As the time of year that we all look forward to comes around again, there are a few things I think we should all keep in mind. For one, driving conditions are going to be questionable for the next several months. Please, if you're going to be on the road, drive with a little more caution than usual. Keep alert to changing road conditions and if there is ever doubt, SLOW DOWN. Ice patches can spring up in the darndest places and if you are travelling at an excess speed, accidents are unavoidable.
Also, parties are more than prolific during this time. Many people will be out there making merry and, no doubt, indulging in the holiday cheer with wine, beer and liquor.
Although there is nothing wrong with whatever you choose to party with, please, PLEASE don't drink and drive. I know you've heard it a thousand times before, but there is a reason you have: the advice is good. The holidays were not made to be spent in a hospital, or worse, a funeral parlor. Family and friends would rather come pick you up at a party than a police station or emergency room.
Have a safe and happy holiday. Enjoy your break, and I'll look forward to seeing you on campus next semester.
The Crier has gone through many changes this semester, as many of you know. Basically, we had a lot of problems figuring how we were going to type each edition, how we were going to get it printed, and where we were going to get out articles from. Finally, after a lot of tears, sweat, prayers, and complaints, our first issue was delivered to the hands of the waiting students. There have been prettier Criers, and there have been larger ones, and even ones that were better written and typed, but at least there was still a Crier. Now we actually have a second edition on the way.
The Crier is in desperate need of a larger staff. Two or three people cannot do everything. We need a representative who can reliably attend Student Government and Crier meetings to let everyone know what everyone else is doing. We need several business experts who can keep us ahead of our bills and submit budget reports to Student Government. We need someone who can take care of organizing the ads and making sure that every ad is in the hands of whoever is laying out the paper with the exact specifications written on it. We need someone to actually sell these ads. We need someone who can follow up on the ads and make sure everyone is billed and that we receive our money. We need people who can
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submit news stories on time and in the proper form. We need people with creative ideas and some spare time and energy.
I understand that the majority of students on campus already have other jobs and don't have a lot of time for "extra-curricular" activities. THESE ARE PAYING POSITIONS. The Crier is allotted a certain amount of money to pay their staff.
Also, any extra income made from ads will go to pay for field trips and parties and extra things to make your work more enjoyable. Besides, the experience one gains from being part of an organization is more valuable than any amount of money we could offer.
The Crier generally meets Tuesdays from 12:30-???. I understand that many other clubs meet during this time.
If you're interested, at least stop in and let us know when would be a better time for you. We need you.
Finallly, thank you, all. Many people helped in little ways to finally get this club off the ground this semester. Many people were very patient and others really pushed us to just go for it...no matter how bad the result looked. Thank you all. Please feel free to submit ideas and suggestions for improvement. We're all new here, and would appreciate any input.
Thanks again, and have a happy, healthy holiday.
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Are you looking for a part-time job?
"Job Board" outside the Career Resource Room in the Commons has a listing of part-time jobs in the area.
Career Development Office 962-9228 734-5132 ext. 228
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These bookmarks are now available In the Career Development Office.
“Final” Advice
Final exams start this Saturday and as always there are a lot of nervous people around campus. The Crier took a small sampling of instructors around campus asking what advice they might have for students as finals approach.
Mike Gilmartin suggested that students try to have a clear understanding of the material that will be covered on the final. He said that students should practice translating questions because a good question will contain an outline for the answer. He also advises students to have control over their writing so they do not ramble. He also suggested that students leave themselves time to rewrite. Finally he said to bring whatever security blanket a student might have, whether it be worry beads or a lucky charm.
Carl Penziul advises students to read, reread, and/or recopy notes. He suggested that reading chapter summaries can be very helpful. He added that organizing "small" study groups can be beneficial to some students.
Dale Clark stated that students taking several finals should have started studying at least two weeks in advance because it is not advisable to try to
Corning Community College will offer a course in basic aviation for those interested in becoming private pilots. The course will prepare students for the Federal Aviation Administration written examination for licensing. Topics to be covered include
study for three or four finals at the same time. He also suggested studying in proportion to the importance of the final on the total grade, noting that some final exams are not as important to the course grade as are others. He also said that students should try to quell exam anxiety by realizing that finals are not a life threatening situation, that if you pull a "D" or an "F" the world is not going to come to an end and nobody is going to draft you.
Eloise Streeter of Special Services had several pieces of advice for students entering exams. First and foremost is to be certain when and where each final is. Also to make sure that you do not have two finals scheduled for the same time, three exams in one day, or four exams in two days. If you find yourself in any of these situations contact your instructors immediately so other arrangements can be made. She also advises students to arrive at their exams early enough to get organized and comfortable. Bring extra pens and pencils. If you become ill on exam day be sure to notify your instructor immediately so other arrangements can be made. As important as anything else, get enough sleep
principles of flight, weather, FAA regulations, instrumentation, navigation, communications, physiology of flight, and flight safety.
Actual flight training is not part of the course, but is available at local airports.
and eat a good meal before an exam so your mind can work at peak performance.
Herb Geinitz suggest that everyone simply studies hard. He, like many other instructors, goes over the material that will be on the final before hand, so students should not have any anxiety.
Richard Luce summed up final exam week for many students. "Three Hail Marys and a textbook."
Here are some other pieces of advice from the Crier some students might find helpful.
Write out the review questions at the end of textbook chapters for stronger retention.
Don't study to loud music or MTV. It could be very hard to concentrate on the questions if the songs you heard while studying seem to be the answers. It could also be harmful to listen to music shortly before an exam, as the last song heard tends to play over and over in our heads. The important things are to go into the final well prepared, relax as much as possible, don't do anything to diminish vour chances of doing well(no sleep, no food, too much caffeine, or other stuff to keep you awake, a hangover, etc.), and come to the party at 104 West Third Saturday when finals are finally over.
Classes begin January 27 and will be held Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 10:00 on campus. For more information contact Continuing Education at 962-9222. From Elmira call 734-5132. From other NYS locations call 1-800-258-7171, ext. 222.
Contest
Corner
There are several nationwide contests that may be of interest to students who like to write. Some of them are as follows:
The Amy Foundation is sponsoring its second annual contest on writings that center around the Bible. Specifically, the foundation is looking for "creative, skillful writing that presents in a sensitive, thought-provoking manner, God's position on issues that affect the world today. Entries must be postmarked no later than January 31, 1987, and should be submitted to: The Amy Foundation, P.O. Box 16091, Lansing, MI, 48901. First prize in the contest is $10,000.
The American Poetry Association is sponsoring its 16th contest in five years. Poems must be mailed by December 31, and must be twenty lines or less. Interested parties can send poems to: American Poetry Association,
Dept. CN-18, 250A Petro St., P.O. Box 8403,
Santa Cruz, CA, 95061-8403. First prize is $1,000 dollars.
Honeywell is sponsoring a contest for futuristic writers. Students must envision the year 2011 and write essays about the technological developments they forsee. Students should call (612) 870-5295, or write Teri Rolfes or Bob Hanvik, Honeywell Inc., Honeywell Piazza, Minneapolis, MN, 55408 before December 31. Entries will be due by January 31, 1987. Ten first prizes of $3,000 each will be awarded, along with the opportunity to work for Honeywell next summer.
Learn to Fly at CCC
Should S.D.I. Blast Off?
Three Place In Judo Event
On November 9,
CCC's Judo Club traveled to Syracuse to compete In a state-wide meet. Jerry Gaudino and Jim Pittman both placed first in their class, while Marty Nichols placed third in his.
Also participating were Scott Smith and Tod Kimmey.
The meet was held at Naughtingham High in Syracuse. There were between 70 and 80 participants from all over New York State.
CCC's Judo Club is a member of ICC. It meets Mondays and Wednesdays at the Goff Road Facility. There are about 30 regular members, with Jim Pittman as their instructor.
New Chaplain On Campus
There's a new face in the Chaplain's office. Norma Johnson is our new Protestant Chaplain. She is a graduate of Colgate-Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, New York. She is ordained in the Luthern Church in America. Norma is a long-time resident of Corning and a graduate of Corning Community College with the first graduating class. She is married to Dorr, and they have two children. Their daughter is also a graduate of CCC(1983).
She is now living and working in Jamestown,
NY. Their son, Doran, is a graduate of Florida Institute of Technology and lives and works in Ft. Lauderdale.
There is a familiar face in the Chaplain's office this year, too. "Murph", as he likes to be called, is here again this year. He is the pastor of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
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CCC’s
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The January Mini-Semester will be held from January 6 to January 23 for students who want to accelerate their programs or improve a grade. A variety of courses will he offered, including accounting, economics, math, psychology, and Russian. Achievement motivation, as well as a one credit course in cross country skiing. A complete listing of mini-mester courses can be found at the registrar's office or on various bulletin boards around campus. The listing is also in the Spring semester guide.
here in Corning and is already known to many in the campus community.
Their office is in the commons, Room 215, next to the Activities Office. Norma is on campus from 9—1 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Murph is here from 9-4 on Fridays.
They are both available at other times by appointment. Call the office at 962-9413, or stop by to say "hello".
Exhibition
A ceramics exhibition featuring work by students, faculty, and alumni will be held at Corning Community College in the Commons on December 10, 11, and 12 from 9 a. m. to 3 p.m. Many items will be for sale on December 12. Funds from the sale will be used to purchase materials for the program. The public is welcome.
The Strategic Defense Initiative(Star Wars) poses a great many questions. The first one that comes to mind is effectiveness. How is a laser, whether fired from a satellite or a ground base, going to distinguish between a dummy and an armed warhead? If we are going to make SDI a solid defense mechanism, we have to have enough lasers to shoot down all of the dummies and all of the armed warheads. Should we give the Defense Department all of our money so we can live in poverty but at least live? Are we going to take measures to prevent the Soviets,or anyone else, from developing their own Star Wars program? How? Our Defense Department seems to have more leaks than the radiator of an ill-maintained 1950 automobile.
The major question concerning Star Wars may be whether it is anything close to necessary. Do we not have enough retaliatory power to defer an attack from anyone? We have ICBMs sitting in silos that bring to mind the needle in the haystack dilemma. Speaking of needles in the haystack, where are all of those submarines that carry ICBMs on them? Even our Defense Department doesn't leak bad enough to give an enemy any clue to all of their whereabouts. We have long-range bombers with awesome destructive capabilities. We have Komar Class Missies that fly at supersonic speed at altitudes too low to be tracked by radar consistently. We have it all-land to land missies, land to ship missies, land to air missies, ship to land missies, ship to air missies, ship to ship
missies, air to land missies, air to ship missies, air to air missies, heat seeking missies, radar and semi-radar missies, pilot directed missies, pre-targeted missies, why, we even have missle to missle missies. What the hell do we need Star Wars for? Anyone attacking the United States would be committing suicide, and everybody on earth (even the "I a told ya so" and Killdaffy, and especially the Soviets) knows it. I suggest we junk Star Wars, junk SALT, and maintain what we already have-enough power to keep the balance of power this earth needs while the human race tries to figure out what to do with itself.
Daniel Waite
The Brown Bag Forum debate on Strategic Defense Initiative(Star Wars) between Major Mark Rabinowitz and Professor Zellman Warhaft on November 19 was not a debate concerning possibilities and probabilities. It was rather a debate of fact versus fiction and sanity versus paranoia.
Dr. Warhaft came loaded with facts and reasons to explain why SDI is technologically impossible. Major Rabinowitz came loaded with conjecture and was even bold enough to suggest that SDI did not have to be 100% effective to work as a defense. If Major Rabinowitz's views are those of the government,
I ask who or what it is that the government is trying to protect.