The Crier
Corning Community College
Volume XXXIX Issue 2	
Inside This Issue	
CCC Poll Results	Pg.2
Man Created or Evolved?	Pg.4
The Real game at CCC	Pg. 10
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The Crier September 1992
CAMPUS NEWS_________
Education is Key in Global Economy
By Ray Vose
Recently President Bush signed the North American Free Trade Agreement, a treaty that will transform the independent economic markets of the United States, Canada, and Mexico into one large market similar to the European Common Market. College students are facing a job market that is quickly reshaping itself to meet the needs of a global market.
Gone are the days when a high-school graduate could count on at least getting a job in manufacturing somewhere. Recently, The Washington Post featured a Coming Inc. plant in Blacksburg, Va. After shutting the plant down in 1983, Coming
Inc. was unable to find a purchaser for the idled factory; in the late 1980’s the company decided to reopen the plant as a test for its new partnership concept. One of the new workers for the reopened plant was a 24-year-old university graduate with a degree in business administration and a holder of three associate degrees—an indicator of what the future of the American worker will be like.
Peter Bacalles, an Associate Professor of Management and Economics at CCC, said that the recently signed N.A.F.T.A. treaty is another step in the direction of a more competitive global mar-
ket.
“[Free trade pacts] establish the fact that we are a global society,” Bacalles said. “With these agreements, what we produce today could be gone tomorrow.” Bacalles said that education is an ongoing process, a lifetime journey. Skills that are learned today could very well be obsolete in the near fixture, except for universal skills that can be used in nearly any career.
“Certain skills will never be obsolete: critical thinking, the ability to communicate, and interpersonal skills.”
Bacalles said that the work world that today’s students will be entering will be based on a “group teams” concept. The emerging global market and technology will make the unskilled worker a thing of the past in America. Tomorrow’s workers will have to share a larger burden of responsibility, be able to work hand-in-hand with others, and have a working knowledge of increasingly complex technology.
Vince Simmons, Philadelphia, PA “I don’t like either one of them, but I really hate Bush, so I have to go with Clinton.”
Larry Rhode, Horseheads, NY “Why do I like Bush? Because I don’t like Clinton.”
Krista Said, Trumansburg, NY “I don’t like either one...but I guess it would be Clinton...because of all the issues concerning younger people, like AIDS and abortion.”
When asked for whom they would vote for, 92 CCC students responded:
Clinton 51%
Bush 32%
Will not vote/Vote for other 16%
A recent Time poll shows Democrat Bill Clinton leading President Bush by six percentage points: Clinton 46%/ Bush 40%
By: Chris Lowe Photography: Lauren Jordens
Clinton Will Win the Presidential Election, According to CCC Poll
The Crier poll, taken September 3rd and 7th, reflect national surveys that give Bill Clinton a lead of from 5 to 20 points over the president. Election day is November 3rd.
Work Study Leads to Jobs
By Kathy Pealer
Work study can lead to a full time job. Just ask Gwynne Keeler in the accounting department. Gwynne turned a work study job in the financial aid office into a full time job this year. She works 37 hours a week in the office while catching a class during her lunch hour. She also takes night classes.
“I love working here”, said Gwynne, “I expect to graduate in January of 1994 from the accounting program." Her duties involve typing purchase orders and invoices, mailing checks, and journal entries.
Next Brown Bag will be about J.F.K. Assassination
In response to renewed public interest, the Senate and the House recently voted to open the stacks of sealed files about the J.F.K.  and disclose the information in them.
Dr. David Truby, is a former editor for National News Service (NNS), a news and feature syndicate. He covered political, military, intelligence, terrorism, paramilitary, and assassinations. Truby also covered Latin America for NNS. He is a member of the Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc., reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and the Society of Professional Journalists, serving on the national ethics committee.
Dr. Truby, guest speaker for the October 1st Brown Bag Forum, has doubted the “lone gunman” explanation of the J.F.K shooting since the beginning. Dr. Truby has done extensive research and has published close to 50 newspaper and magazine articles on the subject.
Brown Bag Forums are open to the public and free of charge.
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CAMPUS NEWS
New Class Offering at
CCC
By Kathy Pealer
CCC students will have the opportunity to expand their environmental conscience this semester. Issues for a Crowded Planet (WE-105) is a new course to be introduced this fall. It is an entry level course with no pre-requisites and will fulfill one Wellness credit hour.
The brainchild of Bob Demyan of the Public Relations Department and Elaine Corwin of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, the course will demonstrate the correlation between personal choices and the environment. Students will study the personal connection between consumerism and the effects on the environment in the areas of diet, packaging, and general consumer habits.
“A change of attitude is needed,” explained Bob Demyan. “In the last 50 years, man has had more effect on this earth than in the previous 35,000 years. Baby Boomers and their offspring are the first 'throw away generations,' and we are now
seeing the effects that has had on the planet." Demyan explained, “The health of the planet can be directly tied to our individual habits.”
Through discussions, demonstrations, and field trips to such locations as the Chemung County Solid Waste Milling Station in Elmira and the Chemung County Sewer District in Southport, student will gain a deeper understanding of the problems involved in cleaning up the environment.
“Since the 20th anniversary of Earth Day in 1990, interest in environmental concerns has waned. Even with economic issues on the forefront today, I hope that environmental awareness wasn’t just a fad," Demyan said.
“I would like to see more support by the media and the government in getting the message across,” Demyan said.
“I’m gratified that the people in the administration have been so supportive of this idea and I’m fortunate to be working with Elaine. She is one of the most dynamic people around."
Classes start Thursday, October 22nd from 2:00 to 3:50 and run to the end of the semester on December 10th.
Drinking and
by Madeline Uhl / RN College Nurse Remember when you were in Junior High and High School and you learned a lot of facts about alcohol? Some of those fact were that alcohol reaches the brain almost immediately, it slows reaction time, causes a loss of concentration, creates visual problems, and results in poor judgement. Well, these facts are still true. Perhaps you didn’t internalize them before, but I would like you to think about them again.
Parties, drinking games, getting wasted, fun, fun, fun,... aren’t these all part of the college scene? Drinking is a way to meet people, attract the opposite sex, assert your independence, loosen up, and feel better; but it has its down side too.
Alcohol increases one’s willingness to take risks. All kinds of risks. 42% of all fatal alcohol related accidents are caused by young people ages 16-24. Unsafe sexual practices can occur when judgement is clouded. Unwanted pregnancies are a possibility. Half of all date rapes are alcohol related. And the incidence of HIV infection has doubled in the college-age student. Could poor judgement, clouded by alcohol, be part of the reason?
Alcohol affects academics. Some college students spend more money for alcohol in a semester than for books. Alcohol
is a factor in 21% of all college dropouts. There is also an alcohol dependency issue. One in four college students reports three or more signs of alcohol misuse. They aren’t alcoholics, but their drinking is causing them problems: missed classes, lack of concentration, poor grades, and difficulties in their relationships and health.
Be smart, make wise choices, and don’t misuse alcohol.
The $1,300 cocktail
A single drink can cost you $ 1,300 if you’re arrested for driving under the influence! One young woman found this out the hard way.
After being stopped for driving under the influence, the woman had to come up with more than $4,800 in various fines, fees, and increases in car insurance. The night she was arrested, having consumed only four drinks, her b.a.c. (blood alcohol content) was .11%. She might as well have paid $1,300 to the bartender for each drink.
Another man spent more than $8,000 in efforts to defend himself against charges of DWI. He had a b.a.c. of .12%, and lost his case. (Insurance companies assume that even if you’ve only been caught drinking and driving once, you’ve actually driven after drinking 150 times without getting caught.) By W.R. Spence, M.D.
School Truly is a 'Family Affair'
Kathy and Jessica Pealer / Pnoto by Dan Box
By Ray Vose
Traditionally, going off to college has meant a time for students to break away from the watchful eyes of their parents. As many other traditions have been relegated to the pages of history books, so has the outdated idea that school is only for kids.
Of the approximately 4000 students at CCC this year, nearly 40 percent are 26 or older-falling under the moniker of "non-traditional" student.
Kathy Pealer quit high-school in the tenth-grade, attained a G.E.D. before the rest of her class graduated, and went on to begin her studies at CCC the same day her
now-grown daughter entered kindergarten.
Financial burdens at the time prevented Kathy from pursuing her academic goals; she turned her efforts to her home and family for the next several years.
"I was a house-spouse," is how Kathy described her years between college.
A recent job loss and the realities of the job market have brought Kathy back to CCC. This time her daughter, Jessica, is not going to kindergarten but is joining her mother in the freshman class this year.
"It's really good that she is doing it too [going to college], but it is strange seeing your mother on campus," Jessica said of her mother's presence at CCC.
Both mother and daughter say that they "hang-out" at school and that they have the advantage of a personal home-study mate. Jessica helps her mother with math, and her mother, in return, helps Jessica in her English studies.
Students like Kathy Pealer are changing the traditional image of a college student!
Solving the Dilemma
for
Students with Disabilities
By Judy Northrop, Counselor for Students with Disabilities
Many CCC students are consumers of VESID (Vocational and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities). Students and their VESID counselors often have difficulty getting together or even communicating.
This year, VESID and the counselors who work with students with disabilities at CCC are attempting to solve that dilemma by having a different VESID counselor on campus on each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule for specific VESID counselors is available through the Academic Information Center (AIC) in the Commons, and you can also contact your individual counselor to find out when he/she will be on campus so that you can get together. The tentative plan is that each VESID counselor will leave the morning time unscheduled for
walk-in meetings with students and will use the afternoon time to schedule appointments with their assigned consumers.
In addition, we have made available a mailbox on the table outside the Academic Information Center for students to place messages for their individual counselors. Each week the VESID counselor who comes to campus will pick up the messages in the box and take them back to VESID. Make sure your message is appropriately marked for the counselor who is the receive it and preferably sealed inside an envelope.
If you have further questions, please contact Judy Northrop or ask Liz or Anna at the AIC. With this new system, we hope to eliminate (or at least decrease) the number of complaints from students who say they are unable to get in touch with their VESID counselors.
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The Crier September 1992
OPINION
THE ORIGIN OF MAN: Creationism vs. Evolution
Evolution Does Not Occur. How Do You Know That?
By Hilton Harrell Jr., CCC Student
A college campus is a place for many different ideas. Some topics are relatively tame, and some are the subject of controversy. The issue I wish to address is evolution and whether or not it actually occurs in the world.
In reality the term evolution means to change, or the process of alterations on something. For instance, one individual may state that evolution occurs on land, as the result of hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods transforming the landscape. Another may proclaim that evolution occurs on the human foot, as a result of tight shoes, disease, or growth, changing the foot’s characteristics. Then some could say, evolution occurs in the design of an automobile, because car designers annually make changes in the former designs of a car structure. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the definition begetting the controversy—because nobody denies change occurs.
"In reality, many of the pillars of evidence, advocated by the Evolutionist, actually denounce the validity of organic evolution."
Over a span of 200 years various individuals have had a new philosophy about all life forms of earth. Their ideas have caused court cases, had the ability to alter one’s belief system on life, and even the ability to depreciate one’s value of life. They believed that bacteria, plants, animals, and humans have risen by mere chance from a single remote ancestor. Those who agree with this belief are called Evolutionists. Evolutionary thinking has profited by Charles Darwin, the author of The Origin of Species. Evolution, according to Scott M. Huse in The Collapse of Evolution, is “an imagined process by which living things formed by themselves without a creator and then somehow improved by themselves.” In other words, an Evolutionist believes all life is supposed to have occurred accidently without any benefit of intelligence or planning, and from the molecule to the human, life developed. This is the definition of the theory of evolution in origins. Unfortunately, today there are the individuals who consider this theory a fact and have promulgated it as an established fact through the influence of media. As a result, a multitude of sincere people have become indoctrinated into the evolutionary viewpoint by the influence of television programs, magazine editorials, and encyclopedias. In reality, many of the pillars of evidence, advocated by the Evolutionist, actually denounce

the validity of organic evolution.
My purpose is to expose the scientific fallacies of the theory of organic evolution and its viewpoint, to reveal the facts that Evolutionists ignore, and to expose the discrepancies in the supports of organic evolution. The theory of evolution occurring with the origins of living organisms has become on improbable and unjustifiable assumption by scientific evidence.
THE THEORY OF ORGANIC EVOLUTION IS INVALID:
(The following is from the June, 1984 edition of the Bible-Science Newsletter.)
1.	Spontaneous generation (the emergence of life from inorganic material) has never been observed. All observations have shown that life only comes from life. This observation is so consistent that it is called the Law of Biogenesis. The theory of evolution conflicts with this law by claiming that life came from non-living matter.
2.	Mendel’s laws of genetics explain almost all of the physical variations that are observed within life categories such as the dog family. A logical consequence of these laws and their modern-day refinements is that there are limits to such variation. Breeding experiments have also confirmed that these boundaries exist.
3.	Acquired characteristics cannot be inherited.
4.	Natural selection cannot produce new genes; it only selects among preexisting characteristics.
5.	Mutations are the only proposed mechanism by which new genetic material becomes available for evolution. Rarely, if ever, is a mutation beneficial to an organism in its natural environment. In addition, almost all (perhaps all) observable mutations are harmful; many are lethal.
6.	Over seventy years of fruit-fly experiments, equivalent to 2700 consecutive human generations, give no basis for believing that any natural or artificial process can cause an increase in complexity and viability. No clear genetic improvement has ever been observed despite the many unnatural efforts to increase mutation rates.
7.	All species appear perfectly developed, not half developed. There are no examples of half-developed feathers, eyes, skin, tubes (arteries, veins, intestines, etc.), or any of thousands of other vital organs. For example, if a limb were to evolve into a wing, it would become a bad limb long before it became a good wing.
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By Don G. Nyberg, Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Coming Community College
Different methods of generating theories are not equally reliable. When people conceive ideas (or accept convictions from authority) and then “selectively” seek supporting evidence, they often deceive themselves. It is more intellectually honest to take a look at the evidence first (with an open mind), and then form an opinion. Then test it. Theories should be challenged, not defended.
For centuries millions of people believed (as they were told) that the earth was at the center of the universe. When Galileo looked through his telescope in 1610, and decided that the earth was just one of many planets, he asked the Catholic authorities who supported the earth-centered theory to look for themselves at the evidence. They declined! They knew “the truth” from the Bible. Instead they forced Galileo to recant his claim and put him under house arrest for the rest of his life.
Today, a large number of people in the United States, mostly Christian fundamentalists, still believe in scientific creationism. Supporters of this biblical theory claim that the earth, the universe, and all living things were miraculously created only about 6,000 years ago. There was a great worldwide flood, and all species of plants and animals now on earth can be traced back to Noah’s ark. Creationists hold rigidly to these views in spite of monumental evidence to the contrary. Scientists find no evidence of any worldwide flood. Noah’s ark has not been found. Many independent measurements indicate that the earth is very old (about 4.6 billion years) and life forms date back 3.5 billion years. A documented history of Egypt predates “the creation” and continues past the time of “ the flood." There are over a million species on earth and many were quite inaccessible to Noah (i.e. kangaroos and polar bears.) Need I continue? (See The Impossible Voyage of Noah’s Ark at the CCC library reserve desk.)
Andrew White, the first president of Cornell University, wrote a 474 page book documenting the very interesting history of The Warfare of Science With Theology. The scientific process has shown the Bible to be a very unreliable science textbook.
The creation/evolution debate continues despite overwhelming scientific evidence supporting evolution. Unfortunately, this information can not be simply presented to you in a short article. Biology, geology, biochemistry, astronomy, geophysics, comparative anatomy, embryology, genetics, biogeography, and paleontology are just some of the sciences with independent supporting evidence. For more information you could read a couple of the hundreds of books on this topic (see bibliography at CCC library reserve desk). It is of course essential that you do this reading before you make up your mind. Often this is a problem since scientific creationists are proud of their strong faith and their ability to resist any influence. “When you go to college don’t let any of those science professors destroy your faith!”
"It is unfortunate that so many people in this country are poorly informed about science and can not differentiate between a scientific observation and a theological belief."
Literally hundreds of scientific and educational organizations are now on record as opposing the teaching of creationism in the science classroom. I will present one example: “The National Academy of Sciences can not remain silent...the tenets of “creation science” are not supported by scientific evidence (and) creationism has no place in a science curriculum at any level.” (See Science and Creationism: A View From the National Academy of Sciences and Voices for Evolution at the reserve desk of the CCC library.)
Two famous quotes widely accepted by scientists are Theodore Dobzansky’s “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” and Peter Medewar’s “The alternative to thinking in evolutionary terms is not to think at all.”
It is unfortunate that so many people in this country are poorly informed about science and can not differentiate between a scientific observation and a theological belief. Scientists must not allow equal time in the classroom for unsubstantiated or disproved ideas masquerading as science.
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LETTERS
A Father Wishes to Thank CCC
Editor:
I wish to take the opportunity to offer my heartfelt appreciation to faculty and students alike for making me feel welcome at CCC as I accompanied my daughter Kym on her first day of classes. I drove over from Grand Rapids, Michigan in 12 and a half hours to meet her face-to face for the first time ever.
Take it from this old man, not only did I enjoy my visit with my daughter, but also meeting and sharing with all you wonderful, beautiful people at C.C.C. Thank you very much for your hospitality.
Robert Brown Wyoming, Mich.
A Message From Bill Clinton
To Students
Editor:
I learned something when I was in college which I have never forgotten and which motivates me to this day. I had a professor who taught that America's greatness is based on two ideas: that tomorrow can be better than today, and that each one of us has a personal responsibility to make it so.
I still believe that and I hope you can too.
Washington has done so little for so long that you may think the President can't make a difference in your lives. Don't believe it. Franklin Roosevelt put millions of Americans to work during the Great Depression. Harry Truman sent millions of Americans
to college with the G.I. Bill. Martin Luther King Jr. and millions with him pushed the president to transform our laws and guarantee civil rights.
What we need is a detailed plan which invests in the future, not a president who talks mockingly about the "vision thing" while attempting to decimate student aid and cut taxes on the rich. We are the only industrialized country without a national health care plan, a national education plan, and a strategy for the future.
Al Gore and I have a plan. It's called, "Putting People First" and you can find it in your
local library or bookstore.
I want you to know that together we will change America again. We will fight for what Americans deserve. The right to borrow for college. A good job. Affordable, quality health care. A clean, safe environment. Choice. A government that works together for the American people.
You have a lot more at stake in this election than I do. You have to worry about paying for your education. You have to hope you'll be able to find a decent job after school. You have to worry that you’ll fall in love with someone who is HIV positive. And you have to hope that one more
Supreme Court Justice won't take away your right to choose.
I hope you will join me in a great effort to unite Americans, to create a community where people look out for each other, not only for themselves. It will be an America where we all have a chance and we all stand together—whatever our race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Your voices must be heard and I intend to continue listening. Join our effort, register and vote. Together we can change America.
Governor Bill Clinton
(This letter was provided by the Clinton/Gore campaign.)
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The Crier September 1992
EDITORIAL
OUR VIEW:
Earlier this month The Crier sponsored a very unscientific poll— a straw ballot, if you will. On two different occasions a Presidential poll was set up in the Commons during the busiest part of each day. We tried to make the poll utterly simple; a student could pick up a ballot and check off one of the following: Bush, Clinton, or “I would not vote.”
Certainly many students were in a rush and simply were unaware of what we were trying to accomplish. Many students, though, took enough time to ascertain that we were taking a poll and chose not to participate.
It is certainly their right not to participate.
We contend that the bigger story in our presidential poll was the fact that so few students made their feelings known. When only about one-half of registered voters took enough time to cast a ballot in the last major election, it is unfortunate that today's students seem unconcerned.
We urge students to participate, especially in a presidential election that could be very close. The student vote could be enough to swing the election this year.
Watch for The Crier's endorsements of local and national candidates in the October 22nd issue.
Environmentalist Congratulates CCC
By Kathy Pealer
Can I be a college student and still remain true to my Environmental Soul? I asked myself this question the first day of classes. Would I see the kinds of waste I remember from my public school days or the kinds of waste I witnessed while working in a county government office? The trashing and dumping that is so prevalent in our society has always angered me. I was raised in a small farming community where nothing was thrown away until there was no way anyone could use it for anything.
Then I began to look for signs of environmentalism and “Lo and behold!” the spirits do exist right here on this mountain top. There are many steps being taken on campus to preserve our environment.
"Woe to him inside a non-conformist clique who does not conform to nonconformity."
Eric Hoffer
Ivan Neal has put out a lot of fires.
He’s not a firefighter-
he’s a teacher. But to the
kids he’s reached, he’s a hero.
BE A TEACHER. BE A HERO.
Call 1-800-45-TEACH.
Every syllabus I received was printed on both sides. This in itself is worth the lives of thousands of trees a year. Then, while in the Math Lab requesting help with my Algebra: Eureka, they use scrap paper to explain my homework to me! The typing room, Cl05, also has bins full of scrap paper for typing practice.
After this exciting discovery I decided I needed a break for a bite to eat, so I headed over to the Commons. What did I find? Not the expected styrofoam and plastics, but real silverware, plates and heavy-duty mugs for the hot cup of java.
Even though public transportation can’t help me, it is gratifying to see so many people taking full advantage of it. It keeps that many more cars from being on the road adding to the carbon mon-
oxide gas destroying our ozone layer, and it lightens some of the parking problems on campus.
The temperature and the humidity both tied for the triple digit mark the first week of classes. Although a few people were overheard saying they wished there were some air conditioning, I rather enjoy the heat. You have to admit we haven’t had that much of it this summer; besides, waiting in line at the bookstore wasn’t too bad now was it?
I hope some of the measures taken here on campus will spill over to home life for all of us. I realize that most of us already have to do things like separating our trash and recycling what we can, but the ideas incorporated at CCC could work at home too.
Never toss a piece of paper away that is blank on one side,
use that side for your grocery list or your "To Do List." Try to avoid buying paper plates, napkins, and plastic silverware; it’s really not that hard to wash a few dishes. And especially, stay away from that horrible styrofoam, it never goes away! In five hundred years, when archaeologists are digging around, the one item they will find filling the landfills of our generation will be styrofoam food holders!
Well, my soul feels better already. How about yours?


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OP/ED__________________
A Close Encounter with Elvis and Brownie!
By Ray Vose
They say that dreams can mean a lot; some say that dreams can foretell the future. I say that since this is my column, I can do whatever I want.
Come with me on a journey that is not very far away—as a matter of fact, my dream takes place in the office of The Crier. I am sitting at my desk when I hear a gentle rapping at the door; as I get up to answer it, I hear a vaguely familiar voice mutter, “Settle down Little Hound Dawg.”
There, in my dream, stands Elvis and the mysterious campus mascot, Brownie the Dog. Veterans of the CCC campus will remember the shaggy little brown creature as the nutty dog who spends hours barking at innocent rocks that he finds on the campus lawn. Recognizing an opportunity when I see one, I persuaded Elvis to do his first interview since his death:
Crier: So .. ah, Elvis, what have you been doing lately?
Elvis: Not too much, to tell you the truth I was looking for a Dunkin’
Donuts.
Crier: Well, there is one downtown.
Elvis: No, too far away.
How about a 7-11 store?
Crier: No, there is nothing close by. Elvis, why have you been often spotted at stores like 7-11 and Dunkin’ Donuts since your.. ahhh .. demise?
Elvis: Jelly Donuts.
Crier: Pardon?
Elvis: I haven’t done drugs in a long time,
little buddy, but I gotta have my jelly donuts.
Brownie: Woof!
Elvis: Settle down, Little Hound Dawg. Crier: Elvis, is that the same dag .. er, dawg, that was a pillar of the CCC community last year?
Elvis: Yep.
Crier: This explains a lot. Elvis: What are you eating?
Brownie: Woof!
Crier: By the way, how did you meet Brownie? Elvis: Well you see, little buddy, ole’ Little Hound Dawg here was getting pretty tired of all the attention that he was	getting.
Brownie: Woof!
Elvis: Little Hound Dawg wants a jelly donut too. Crier: But Elvis, Brownie is not a hound dawg.
Elvis: Are you going to argue with a figment of your imagination?
Crier: Well, I suppose that would not be a
By Warren Lewis
Last week I passed the table where the voting survey was being held. Because I’ve voted in every national election, as well as most state and local elections, since I reached the age of majority (18) -1 of course wanted to cast my ballot. To my surprise the only choices were Bush, Clinton, and “vote for no one.” I was amazed my choice was not even listed. Where was Ross Perot?
I was surprised to find out most people are unaware that Perot is going to be on the ballot in New York in November. In fact he will be on the ballot in all 50 states.
Despite Perot’s announcement two months ago that he would not run for president, workers have continued to circulate petitions to complete the process of having his name as a choice for those of us thoroughly disenchanted with the level of governance in our country. Perot begins to address the issues which were important to
good idea.
Brownie: Woof!
Crier: Your were saying that Brow . . . uhmm, Little Hound Dawg was tired of all the attention?
Elvis: Yep, all he wanted to do was chase rocks in peace and quiet, so I kind of adopted him.
Crier: I see . . . any prediction for the November election?
Elvis: Well, I’ll tell you this: who do you think talked Perot into dropping out of the
race?
Crier: You! That’s incredible! Can you prove that?
Elvis: You know, you’re starting to look like a jelly donut.
It was at that point when I reached for a tape recorder behind me; when I turned around, Elvis and Brownie were gone. My jelly donut was missing...
If you happen to hear the distant barking of a nutty dog accompanied by a few bars of “Jailhouse Rock” someday, get ready—you too may have a close encounter with Elvis and Brownie.
Photo by: Dan Box
me. Not just the presidential candidates but also those running for the House and Senate.
A senior aide to Perot, Sharon Holman, was quoted in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, saying, of Perot, “I think, for sure, the door is still open." Ross Perot apparently has not ruled out a come back. I say “YES!"
It is my belief that Perot will begin to actively campaign again in mid-October. I believe he will put forth approaches to problems which will be disliked by many because they will work! And they will hurt everyone, but equally. If no real solution to our economic problems is what people want, then either Bush or Clinton will do.
Perot offers on opportunity - win or lose - to make my vote count. A vote for Perot will put the political establishment on notice that we will vote them out if they don’t do the job. The organization formed by former Perot supporter, “United We Stand America”, is using the momentum of the Perot candidacy to express in concrete, effective political terms the disgust we feel with grid-lock Government, finger-pointing, check bouncing, and neglects of domestic and economic issues.
Finally, this fear of Perot throwing the election into the House of representatives is sheer political mockery. Since when does the system functioning, in the way it was designed, create a constitutional crisis? What the real result, of an impact that strong on the electoral process, would be is to put all our current and future so-called leaders on notice that we truly are fed-up with politics as usual, and we really aren’t going to take it anymore.
Vote Ross Perot November 3rd
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YOU COULD LEARN A LOT FROM A DUMMY.
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Perot In or Out ?
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STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Message from Student	The Responsibilities
Government President	of Student Trustee
1992-93 Student Government Association is active and now in full swing. The Student Government has initiated and is following through with some excellent programming for the Student Body. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly acknowledge all the efforts and hard work done by your elected officials of the Executive Board. The planning and facilitating by the Executive Board has paved the way for a smooth transition into this semester. Coming Community College has a number of newly formed clubs to better accommodate various interests. I encourage all students to seek out a club of their interest and further their development.
College is one of the most important transitional stages in a person’s life. In order for it to be successful, you must not only maintain good academic standing, but you must involve yourself in every aspect of college life: sports, activities, clubs, organization, and the shaping of administrative policy. The students are and should be at the top of the list of importance; for without students there would be no Student Government, no instructors, no administration, NO
COLLEGE! I think people have forgotten or put aside this basic premise. It is the responsibility of everyone at Coming Community College to do their individual part in keeping this campus alive and running smoothly. Get involved! Help to strengthen our association so that it can continue providing a good atmosphere for everyone at Coming now, and those who will fill our shoes after we are gone. Do not be afraid to speak up when you do not understand something and speak out (LOUD) if you do not agree with something.
Take pride in Coming Community College and all it has to offer, so that when you look back years from now, you will be glad you were a part of it!!!!
Because this is an election year, we can not neglect this opportunity to emphasize the importance of voter registration and what voting “Can Do” for students.
Marko K. Ashley Student Government President
It has come to my attention that many students do not understand my responsibilities as Student Trustee. The following is and outline of what is described in the Student Government constitution. The Student Trustee shall:
1.	Attend all student Government General
Body meetings along	with the Executive
Board and Board of Trustee meetings.
2.	Keep Student Government General Body
informed of all	activities, discussions,
and developments of the Board of	Trust-
ees.
3.	Report to the Board of Trustees all developments and decisions of Student Government.
4.	Serve as general liaison between Student Government and the Board of Trustees.
5.	Put forth all written proposals of Student
Government to the	Board of Trustees.
6.	Be responsible for the coordination of all public relations and advertising work needed by Student Government.
7.	Be responsible for supervision of student Government	elections.
8.	Serve on the Faculty/Student Association Board.
I also serve on Academic and Student Affairs Committee Meeting.
On the weekend of October 2-4, 1992,1 will be attending the National ABC Board of Trustee Conference held at Westchester Community College. During this conference, it is my hope that through talking with other Student Trustees I will add more to my prescribed responsibilities.
If you have any question, please feel free to stop in the Student Government office and see me.
Mike Skrocki
1992-93 Student Government Trustee
Student Government Senators
Student Government would like to welcome the following individuals as new senators:
TONY CASTAGNOLA MILES DIGATI KARIN FEEHAN JEFF GARDNER JENNIFER GARRITY JON GAVAZZI CRYSTAL HOFFMAN CATHY MANGINELLI CHRISTINE TOSTANOSKI DONNA UTZ
THINK
ABOUT IT
TALK
ABOUT IT

Vote America
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Sept. 24 - Sept. 27
Thur. 24 Volleyball Game / CCC vs. Villa Maria C / 6:00 Home
Pasta Supper, Commons 4:30- 6:30 Children’s movie in Science Amphitheater 7:00-9:00 Play in LC003, 004, 005 7:00-900 The Crier distributed on Campus
Sept. 29 - Oct. 2
Tue. 29	Soccer Game / CCC vs. Alfred State / 4:00 Home
Wed. 30	Article deadline for October addition of The Crier
Thur. 1	Brown Bag Forum, Commons Large Lounge 12:30-130
Volleyball Game / CCC vs. Genessee CC, Niagara CC / 6:00 Away Sat. 26	Soccer Game / CCC vs. Niagara County / 2:00 Home
Sept. 27	Soccer Game / CCC vs. Suny Morrisville / 2:00 Away
Oct. 5 - Oct. 9
No Classes-Semester Break
Oct. 12
Mon. 12	Advertiser Deadline For Oct. Issue / Before 12:00 Noon
Oct. 20 - Oct. 22
Tue. 20	Comedian, Commons, Main Dining Room 12:00-2:00
Thur. 22 Brown Bag Forum, Commons Large Lounge 12:30-1:30
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Office Hours Mon. - Thur 10:00 am - 11:50 am Fri. 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Crier Meetings, Tue. 12:30 -1:30
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT_________ _____
Euchre the Real Game of CCC	Poetry
By Michael Parsons
One of the first things that you notice when entering the Commons is the card playing. The game that is being played is called Euchre.
For those of you who have never played the game of Euchre, you have to go into the Commons someday and just sit down and watch a game. It is addictive and soon you will be a frequent Euchre player yourself.
Not only do they play Euchre in the Commons, but they also usually have a game in Spencer Pub.
When you think about it, Euchre is probably one of the safest and most relaxing things that you could do when not in class. The last thing that I need to do when I have an hour break is open up a book and try to study some more.
This is a great way to pass the time in between classes and you meet all kinds of different people in the process. My only concern is that the students are missing their important classes due to this card playing. My solution to this problem is make it an intramural sport that the students can participate in and have a huge tournament in the Commons.
In Euchre all you need is a deck of cards, well really only half of a deck and
four people. The object of the game is to take three tricks of the five available and you receive points according to the number of tricks you take from your opponent.
The first team to ten wins, you get two points if you call trump and get five tricks. You receive one point, when you call trump and have three tricks.
You get two points if you Euchre the other team, which means the other team called the trump and you got three tricks from them.
You use the nine through Ace cards of all suits and the two and three of any suit as counters.
If this is what the students like to do in their spare time, than that should be part of the recreational activities at the College.
So the next time you see a game going on, grab a partner and ask to play the next game.
"Untitiled" 
A scent of Lilacs on a warm summer breeze hearts racing faster these feelings never cease
A whisper in the night A kiss, A caress movement in the moonlight a soft embrace
Lovers entwined on soft silken sheets bodies form one across the moon clouds creep
the sound of thunder pierces the night the arms of a lover shelter from the storm
the winds drift away tranquility returns a hint of the rain cool and refreshing
lovers silhouetted in the sill of early morning whispers of love a kiss before sleeping
THE FIRST DANCE OF THE YEAR
Photo by Dan Box
By Melissa Rose
In celebration of the closing of the first week of classes, the Student Government sponsored a free of charge video dance Friday, August 28. The dance offered pizza and pop while the entertainment consisted of rock tunes from Squad-16 video dance company, featuring various light and smoke effects as well as a 12 x 8 video screen. The screen played MTV videos while periodically showing the dancing students, “Club MTV” style.
Although the Student Government and
Activities Director Woody Knowles expected 150-200 students to attend, 75-80 actually did. Mr. Knowles felt that the rainstorm that evening may have deterred more students from attending the dance.
While the turnout was less than expected, students of all ages who made the effort to attend thought the night was a success. Jason Emerson, a second-year student and Student Government Treasurer, said he thought the video dance was “a great event for new students to do, something they don’t usually do on a Friday night.” Peter Bacalles, a professor at Coming who also enjoyed the dance, agreed, adding, “the idea [video dance] was unique. I had never seen anything like it.” For those who wish to attend the next activity, CCC is holding another evening event on November 6, which will feature dancing to Thomas ball’s live synthesizing music.
Photo by Dan Box
Photo by Dan Box
D. Thompson
Intramural and Recreation Information
The Intramural programs to be offered fall semester will be 3 on 3 Basketball, Tennis, Outdoor Volleyball Tournament, Table Tennis, X-Country Walk/Run, Golf and Swimming. Information and rosters are available in the gym or throughout the campus on the “Intramural Information boards."
The weight rooms will be open for C.C.C. students, faculty, and staff Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.-lO p.m. Pleases note the rooms will be closed during intercollegiate events.
Gymnasium and weight room schedules will be posted throughout the campus for your information.
Outdoor Volleyballs are available in the Activities office for the court behind the Commons.
Come to the gym and check out the “new” Ping Pong Table in the lobby, equipment is available.
Any questions please contact: Debbie Ingalls, Intramural and Recreation coordinator in the gym.
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LATER... AT THE
VIDEO CUPID DATING SETTING PRIORITIES:

Classifieds
Attention All Nursing Students Nursing Society Meeting are being held every Thursday at 4 p.m. in N320 in the Nursing Building. All Welcome.
Wanted: "Coppertone Spring Break Trip." Student representative to promote trips to Cancun, Nassau, South Padre Island, Jamaica, Daytona and Orlando. Best programs available ANYWHERE ... earn extra cash, free trips, plus more. You handle sales, we will handle bookkeeping. Call for more information 1-800-222-4432 (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) Business Club will meet every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in the Small Lounge of the Commons.
A sexual relationship is a private and personal decision. Your health is our concern. Free condoms and sexual health information are available in the Health Office.
International Club will meet every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in room CL 214. Vets Club: Interested students who are veterans and would like to help reorganize the Vets Club on campus are asked to contact Jerry in the Kitchen, Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. NATIONAL COLLEGE POETRY CONTEST open to all college & university students desiring to have their poetry anthologized. Cash prizes will be awarded the top five poems. Deadline: October 31. For Contest Rules send stamped envelope to: International Publications, PO Box 44044-L, Los
Angeles, CA 90044.__________________
AGAPE', a support group for gays, lesbians , bisexuals, friends and families has been formed for students who would like to meet and interact with others. For more information contact Karen Poole Special Services Counselor ext. 306 or 434.
There will be two Transfer Workshops conducted in the Career Transfer and Information Center on October 1st and 21st at 12:00 pm. The workshops will last approximately one hour and will be conducted by Rick Spaulding (Transfer Counselor, Special Services Project) and Karen Record (Career Counselor). Students will learn the transfer procedure and how to plan their curriculum at CCC to ensure the maximum number of credits transfer to a four-year college. Please call 962-9228 or stop down to the Career and Transfer Information Center, located in the lower level of the Commons building to reserve your space.
The C.L.C. (Communications Learning Center) has open lab hours. Stop by and check us out!
Classified Rates:
$3.00 for the first twenty words and ten cents for each additional word.
Deadline for October 22nd issue:
October 17th
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SPORTS
Michael Parsons Sports Editor
Volleyball Team Set to Spike Competition
Women's Volleyball Team 1992
Row 1 Carley Underhill, Danielle French Row 2 Melanie Loomis, Shelby Lilly, Cathy Manginelli Row 3 Sheranda Palmer, Row 4 Sherri Milunich, Nicki Mathers, Edie Sinkg / Photo by Dan Box
The Coming Community Women’s Volleyball team has an entire new look this season. Not only is there only one returning player, the head coach, Debbie Ingalls, is also new to the College coaching world.
She played at Coming Community College as a student and is happy to be here as a coach. This is her first year as a coach and she anticipates that this will be a very productive year for both her and the team.
“We are young, but the girls are very talented,” said Ingalls.
Nicki Mathers, the team's' captain is also the lone returner from last season's 21-13 team and will have to provide all of the experience on the ball team.
“They work really well together,” said Ingalls. “They have all played four years in high school and it is just a matter of getting used to each other.”
One of the newcomers to watch this season is Sherri
Milunich. She is a freshman spiker/ outside middle hitter from Elmira Southside.
“She played really well for her first college Volleyball game,” said Ingalls. “She will most likely be our number one outside middle hitter.”

The team is 4-3-2 so far this season. They defeated Tompkins Cortland Community College, Alfred, SUNY Morrisville, and Cayuga.
They tied Cobleskill and Herkimer and lost to Jamestown, Adirondack and Broome Community College.
The team's top scorers this season have been Sherri Mulinich, Melanie Loomis and Nicki Mathers. On defense, coach Ingalls looks to Mulinich and Loomis to shine.
The team will host Villa Maria College on the 24th, then travel to Genesee Community College for a tri-meet with Niagara Community College and Genesee.
Soccer Team Looks to Score Big
The Coming Community College soccer team is hoping to keep their record above the .500 mark this season.
Last season the soccer team went 5-13 on the year and with a new group of players this season coach Henry Ferguson is hoping to have a successful season.
"I think we are a lot stronger and deeper than we were last season," said Ferguson.
The team started out the season with a tough loss to Broome Community College on Thursday, September 10. They lost the match 1-0 on a goal that bounced off the post and into the goal.
In their second game, they hosted Jefferson Community College on the 12th and fared better as they blanked them 3-0.
Dave Loomis, from Twin Tiers Baptist High School, Mike Lattin from Horseheads, and Brian Smith from Trumansburg each had a goal in the victory.
Goalie Mike Senka had 3 saves in the shutout and Coming improved their record to 1 -1 on the season.
In their third game, the Red Barons hosted the Commu-
nity College of the Finger Lakes on September 13. The Red Barons scored four goals while all that CCFL could manage was one.
Loomis got his second goal of the season and Southside’s Sean Whalen had a goal and an assist. Kubrich also had another goal and Notre Dame’s Eric Sira scored his first goal of the season. John Senka added 4 saves in the win.
On Tuesday, September 22, the Red Barons traveled to Monroe Community College, who shut the Red Barons out 4-0. John Senka had 6 saves.
Then on Sunday, September 20 the Red Barons hosted the Elmira College JV team. CCC got two goals from Dave Starkweather and Sean Whalen added a goal and an assist.
Trumansburg’s Mike Kenney had a goal and John Senka had 3 saves.
The team is led by their tri-captains Lattin, Loomis and Sira.
The Red Barons are 3-2 on the season and will host Niagara Community College on Saturday, September 26 and will then travel to SUNY Morrisville on Sunday, September 27.
Men's Soccer Team 1992
Row 1: John Senka Row 2: Matthew Underwood, Chuck Runyan, Mike Kubrich, Sean McCarthy, Row 3: Mike Kenney, Glenn Freeman, Mark Randall, David Loomis, Josh Elias, Brian Smith. Phot by Dan Box