Fall 201 6 Issue #3	The Crier Is Sponsored, In Part, By the Corning Community College Student Association	October 28th, 2016
Halloween Costume Ideas 2016
By David Birks
We are finally coming upon the most exciting event of 2016, and no I’m not talking about the presidential election. I’m talking about Halloween: the one time of the year where wearing a costume and knocking on a door for candy are socially accepted. But you can’t have a basic costume for this Halloween; it needs to be as exhilarating as 2016 was.
So I have compiled a list of what I consider to be the best Halloween costumes. Party City eat your heart out!
I also have to add a disclaimer; make sure you do not dress up as a clown. If you do, may the luck be ever in your favor, brave warrior.
Okay, so the most popular costumes of the year are the DO NOTS: the Harley Quinn and the Joker, along with a Pokemon Go trainer, and the dog Snapchat filter. One word for these 4 costumes: basic. To ensure you don’t have to deal with someone having the audacity of duplicating your
costume, don’t wear one of the popular costumes. Because, you best believe I will rock that Harley Quinn outfit better than you honey; try me!
So to ensure your 2016 Halloween look doesn’t end in mediocrity, here are some of the best costume ideas. For all you who like to DIY, or Do It Yourself, I have the perfect costume idea for you.
The first thing is getting a bed sheet (preferably yours, otherwise it’s stealing). After this cut two holes in the center of the sheet, about eye distance apart. Finally place the bed sheet over your head and look through the eyeholes, or don’t. I mean, it’s your costume! Voila, you’re a sheet monster, hurray.
Now if you’re like me and you have no DIY skills whatsoever, I got you boo! I previously mentioned the presidential election and can see why it is fun to be a president for Halloween. But why be Hillary Clinton when you can
be a Pegasus? And why be Donald Trump? Period. Instead why don’t you dress up like a bee as a reminder to bees that they only matter to humans when we dress up as them? That’s a really terrifying costume that will leave a sting on others. Or how about a cow costume? I wore a cow costume two years in a row once, get to my level. This is sure to be a real “bull” of fun as this costume can double for a wedding dress or tuxedo! It is a two in one deal; why wouldn’t you take that offer?
If you are more of a horror fanatic, I also have you covered. Get your GPA and put it on a white shirt.
You’re welcome for giving you nightmares for
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Campus Spin Activities
Cookin’ with Sky
By: Ian Statham
As Professor Sky Moss got together his veggie medley of home-gardened goods, I had been glue-sticking a layer of butter across an aluminum pan. Meanwhile Dr. Atkins was rushing around to find her camera, and her phone, then realizing her camera was better, and taking a picture of everyone as we stirred pots and cut onions, not that she didn’t help.
On Friday, October 21st, Sky Moss, professor at Corning Community College and part-time chef, was holding a cook-in cuisine at Perry Hall’s little kitchenette, as Dr. Christine Atkins joined for the fun. Corn bread, rice, a medley of peppers, mushrooms, and a pan and pot of beans were all on the cooking cook-in list.
As I could write a paragraph of all the ingredients and processes, I will not bore those who wish not to read that, but I will advise those curious culinary cooks to come along and join us at our next cooking event. In fact, some of the processes we flipped around with the first batch of cornbread. But that is exactly what I wish to tell: the delicious end result.
The two beds of cornbread were good, but the ingredients on the first one we flop-flipped. Regardless, they were practically tantamount in their yum-miness. As for Sky’s homegrown goodies - peppers, onion, tomatoes, and a handful of other plants - they well complimented the rice, as did the pan-cooked mushrooms. Yum, yum. Alongside the rice were two types of beans: your kidney legume friends and your green beans: one in the pot, one in the pan. All three were delectably placed next to the rice.
But overall, the atmosphere of the room was the best part, not that Sky’s cooking is mediocre. It’s not. Being around friendly faces, students, and two pretty cool teachers; meeting new people, joking, and cooking with them; and enjoying some great food was a highlight. All until next time come December where we will be cooking some seasonally seasoned foods for the holidays.
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Upcoming CCC events!
Thursday 10/27
12:15pm Music w/ Rachel Brown—Kelley Lounge
12:30pm Basketball — Gym
Thursday 11/3
12:30pm Dodgeball —Gym 7:30pm Open Gym—Gym
Saturday 10/29
1:00pm Men’s Basketball Game—Gym 4pm Midday Concert—R004
Sunday 10/30
6pm Badminton—Gym
Mov8a\|/10/31
9am All day Halloween Giveaways—Student Life Office
Tuesday 11/1
12:30pm Dodgeball—Gym
5pm Women’s Basketball Game—Gym
7pm Men’s Basketball Game— Gym
Friday 11/4
11am Stress Awareness Day (Free massage!) — Kelley Lounge
Saturday 11/5
12pm Basketball—Gym
Sunday 11/6
8am Red Barons Half Marathon — Main Campus 5pm Women’s Volleyball League —Gym
Tuesday 11/8 Voting Day!
12:15pm A Discussion on Speciesism—Commons
12:15pm Music w/ Jared Mahone —Kelley Lounge
12:30pm Dodgeball—Gym 7pm Volleyball—Gym
Wednesday 11/2
3:30pm Inspired at CCC Diane Clark-Native American Wisdom — Hanley Room, Library
7pm Open Gym—Gym
Wednesday 11/9
6 am Campus Calorie Burn—Gym
1pm Veterans Week: Viewing of Restrepo— Triangle Lounge
3:30pm Inspired at CCC Singer/songwriter Bethel Steele—Hanley Room, Library
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Campus Spin: Activities
Team Trivia with Bulldog Sounds
By: David Birks
On Tuesday October 18th at 7:00 p.m., CCC Student Activities and Student Association hosted Team Trivia with Bulldog Sounds in the Commons. It was free to all CCC students and faculty members to participate and free popcorn was also available. In all 7 teams showed up with 4 members each, and each group was ready to win big!
There were 3 rounds of play with each of the rounds increasing in difficulty. In the first round questions were worth 5 points, and there were 10 questions asked. In the 2nd round the stakes grew higher as the 2nd round questions were worth 10 points each with 10 questions asked. The third and final round was a lot like the game show Jeopardy’s final round, in which you made a wager. If you won your wager, those points were added to your final score, and if you lost, those points were dropped from your final score.
For first place each member on the winning team received a $25 Visa gift card. The second place team members received a $10 Subway gift card, and the third place team members each member won candy. Everyone who played had a great time and was able to laugh at him or herself when they got a question wrong. Team Trivia with Bulldog Sounds will be back Halloween Day (October 31st) in the Commons at 2 p.m. If you’re looking to have a fun time on campus, I highly suggest going to the next Team Trivia!
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Campus Spin: Activities
Nancy: Intelligently Done
By Sarah Bogden and Ian Statham
The play was performed from October 19th to the 22th. Directed by Nicholas James Schoonover, Nancy was free to CCC students and a hit from start to finish, starring Tyler Reed Walrath, Roselynn Walela DeCamp, Aidan Wiggs, and Michayla Fulkerson.
Nancy was an unusual and intriguing love story,” because it focuses on a man and his gun. In the play police dispatcher Zach developed a relationship with his symbolically speaking gun, “Nancy.” It seemed he was the only one able to hear and converse with Nancy, a fact which he came to embrace. Pushing at the boundaries of Zach’s morale, Nancy had a major influence in the man’s job, love life, and personal prejudices. The gun-toter spiraled further into the torment of his own mind, questioning his sanity, and eventually cutting off everyone around him. The show ended with Zach’s suicide.
Not many college students are able to write has, in his original - and very intelligent piece - Nancy.
a play and see it carried out to production, but Andrew Fish
Overall, Nancy was intelligently done, and playwright Fish should be very proud. The personification of Nancy, the gun, into the femme fatale archetype was simply, but brilliantly, done. The play touched - or rather, punched - on issues surrounding, of course, guns, but also social issues; racial issues; arguments of biological destiny; human nature; discrimination; and, most of all, security and freedom, their hybrid mix of fear and paranoia, and what responsibility those two words carry. But the truest conflict was the man vs. self.
Nancy is a play that will leave you questioning after the metaphorical curtains go down and the lights turn on. I walked away questioning my own biases and where I get my sense of safety, and I think everyone else did too.
The CCC Muse of Fire theater group’s next production will be Nickel and Dimed on November 16th- 19th. This presents the 1998 experiment of undercover journalist Barbara Ehrenreich and her struggle to survive on low-wage jobs. Based on a true experience, it will be one dramatic performance you won’t want to miss.
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Campus Spin: Opinion
Your Vote Matters!
By Susan Hillman-Donnelly
November eighth is fast approaching. For many college students, this will be the very first time they can participate in the election process and the opportunity to vote is a very big deal.
This year’s Presidential election will have historic significance. As was the case eight years ago, it’s a case of “firsts.” This is the first time in U.S. history that a woman has received the nomination to fill the spot as leader of the free world. No matter who you vote for, it will be a historic event, something you can tell your children and grandchildren about in the years to come.
My children, who are now twenty-seven, voted in 2008 for the very first time. They are able to say that they had a hand in electing the first black president.
Voting is a right and that right comes with responsibility. It is your duty to read up on each candidate, research their stance on important issues, and make your choice. Do not take everything that you read on Facebook or	^	in the media at face value. Snippets
from social media or out-of-context, casual remarks can be very misleading. Research is the key - use all available means to gather information and then process it. An informed vote is the right vote, whether or not your candidate wins. Do not squander your right to vote; get registered and participate in this year’s presidential election.
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New Local Comic Book Released!
By Kaliann Brill
For comic book fans, a new comic was launched by two local creators. Rock Steady, a book about skateboarding sharks, was written by local author Jared AA of Heroes Your Mom Threw Out Comic Shop and illustrated by Doug Laura. During the launch party in September, I was able to ask the two a few questions about their book, creative process, and favorite aspects of putting together the first issue of the series.
“A friend of mine, Courtney, drew a shark. [It was] lean, almost athletic. So I pushed him to draw it on a skateboard,” says Jared when asked about who came up with the idea for the book. He also said the book took about a year to create from the time they started talking about it until they were able to release it in September.
I also asked Doug what his favorite part about collaborating on the book was. He said, only half-joking, that he mostly enjoyed the passive-aggressive facebook messages to each other. His advice to aspiring writers and artists is as follows: “Don’t be afraid to fail. Start off small. Make it good. Then go big.”
Both co-creators have more books in the work, including issue two of Rock Steady. Doug is also working on his series, Garf and Jared plans to release the first issue of Pond Scum soon.
Pick up the first issue of Rock Steady at Heroes Your Mom Threw Out Comic Shop in Elmira Heights, and meet the author of this fun series!
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Halloween Costume Ideas 2016
By David Birks	continued from pg 1
month. Another costume idea is wearing a shirt that simply says “costume” on it. This says, “I hate Halloween. Don’t talk to me. No, I won’t watch Halloweentown with you!” And finally the best costume of 2016 is, you guessed it right, a potato. Why you might ask? Because everybody loves potatoes! Don’t question me.
So whether you are looking to spook literally no one, or get judgmental eye gazes this Halloween season, you don’t need insurance because I have you covered. Whether you plan on getting buckets of candy or watching American Horror Story while sobbing on a bucket of fried chicken, I assure you these costumes will enhance your Halloween spirit. And what is a spirit without Halloween?
They’re Not Funny Anymore
By Sarah Bogdan
Halloween is just around the corner. It’s a season of pranks, costumes, and creepy decor. But with all the usual spookiness and tricks going on around the holiday, this year is especially scary for anyone suffering from coulrophobia, the fear of clowns.
It began in August, with reports coming in from Greenville, South Carolina that people dressed as clowns were “luring children into the woods.” The weirdness only escalated from there. Ever since then, clown sightings have been pouring in from over thirty states. Two Alabama schools were put on lockdown after clown threats were sent out over social media in September. Several people have been arrested and face felony charges for everything from terrorist activi-ty/harassment to simply dressing as clowns in public.
Many of the clown sightings have been debunked by authorities as false, or else the work of copycats looking to prank people. Hoaxes are easily spread in this day and age with the use of social media. But do these clowns still pose a threat? Reports of incidents have arisen more locally, including in New York and Pennsylvania. Freaked out and fed up with the creepy jesters, some people have begun to fight back. Hundreds of Penn State University students took to the streets in a “mass clown hunt” late on the night of October 3rd. Motivated by rumors of clown sightings on campus, they armed themselves with “tennis rackets” and “hockey sticks” and turned into a full-blown mob.
This crisis does not bode well for those who work as professional clowns, either. They will no longer be seen in the same light or received comically, at least in the near future. Many people have expressed concern over the possibility of getting shot simply for resembling a clown. Hopefully this panic will soon be a thing of the past, and clowns will once again be mere entertainment for our children. So this holiday, stay safe, be smart, and you might want to rethink wearing that clown costume. But in the end, enjoy yourself and have a happy Halloween.
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The Return of Bon Iver
ByJack Keach
When Bon Iver announced they would be going on hiatus in 2012, the music world was shaken. After the release of their self titled album as well as winning the Grammy award for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Album, the last thing everyone expected was a break.
So when it was announced there would indeed be a new Bon Iver album, titled 22, A Million, listeners breathed a sigh of relief.
The anticipation was immense for this new release, and upon it's debut, it lived up to every hope listeners had. 22, A Million is Bon Iver at their finest. On their self titled album the band seemed to stick with the atmospheric qualities that made them famous, a bit too worried to step fully outside their comfort zone. But on this new album it is prevalent that the break reignited the spirit the band possesses.
This album is full of experimentation. From a full song only containing Justin Vernon's voice through a vocoder, to spoken word background vocals accompanied by chopped up piano pieces, this album shines as an experiment that works. It doesn't only show the abstract side of the band but also them being able to maintain the elements that made them famous. Sure these pieces push listeners’ boundaries, but these songs are still completely lis-tenable. If there was any doubt that the band couldn't live up to the expectations, they proved everyone dead wrong.
The artwork that accompanies this album only adds positively to the atmosphere it projects. Symbols, numbers, and cryptic music videos all adds up to promotional perfection. All in all, 22,A Million is exactly what Bon Iver fans and new listeners needed. The boundaries
it pushes only help add to the listen ability of the album.
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Appropriated Press
By the History Club
Nuevo Jersey Student Caught with Heroin
The Appropriated Press is a fictitious news outlet at Corning Community College. All sources are fabricated with the intention of inspiring collegiate minds
A young man by the name of Pablo el Chapo VIII, from Camiseta Nuevo, was cracked this morning at his local kindergarten for having 30 packs of heroin stashed in a child’s lunchbox. Rumors have it that el Chapo VIII is actually the leader of the highly dangerous Kindergarten Kids Kartel, and the child was taken into custody by Nuevo police after a rival gang dropped a dime on him. The teachers and supposed rival children have since disappeared and could not be reached for comment. While the Appropriated Press attempted to contact the parents involved, they were also unreachable for interview and authorities are currently attempting to ascertain their whereabouts. Further inspection of his lunch box revealed several pot brownies and a pack of FunDip of pure China White. Inside the thermos was a mixture known as siz-zurp. His lawyer Rob Kardashian Jr. was quoted saying he expects his client to be released and cleared of all charges, having already posted a $6 million bond. Kardashian goes on to say the accusations leveled against his client are “ridiculous” and “unsubstantiated.”
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Channeling History: King of the Centaurs
By the History Club
The story of Latin American liberation is often dominated by the iconic Simon Bolivar. Bolivar was a wealthy creole who grew up in privilege and found inspiration in the revolutions of the era. The American,
French and Haitian revolutions challenged the paradigm of colonialism and inspired revolutionaries throughout the world. Bolivar traveled the world seeking support for his cause. His eventual success was due to his obsession and the extreme resourcefulness and talents of his leading generals. Many of these freedom fighters were legendary llaneros, cowboys from the epic plains of Argentina.
These llaneros were master horsemen and their knowledge of terrain and topography made them intimidating adversaries. One of the more compelling figures was Jose Antonio Paez. Paez eventually became president of an independent Argentina and sadly died a lonely death in exile. He died in New York City. His exploits during the war are the stories of Latin American legend.
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Paez and similar accomplished horseman were known as centaurs. During his life he perfected the lasso, firearm, lance, and bolas. During the war with the Spanish and their Royalist (the equivalent of loyalists in the American Revolutionary war) forces Paez demonstrated extreme creativity and horsemanship. During one campaign Bolivar needed to cross the massive Apure River. Without ships he was stymied. Paez announced he had access to ships. Upon arriving at the river Bolivar saw no ships save four anchored in the middle of the broad, swift river. “Where are the ships?” Bolivar asked Paez. Paez pointed to the middle of the river. “How are we to secure those?” inquired Bolivar. “With my centaurs,” was Paez’s response. Bolivar scoffed. Paez took fifty of his most talented centaurs. They loosened the girths and cruppers on their mounts. As they approached the river their saddles slid off, and they rode into the current. They leaned low over their horses and splashed water in their faces to keep them swimming against the current. With their lances in their mouths they surprised the Spanish forces and took the boats for Bolivar’s campaign. This type of mission immortalized Paez and astonished the colonial authority.
Paez set fire to grasslands sending Spanish cavalries into disarray and on more than one occasion overcame armed Spanish cavalry with swords and lances. He eventually became estranged from Bolivar and, like the great liberator, was ostracized from Argentina. After dying in New York City, his body was ceremonially taken back to Argentina by U.S. Marines. The marines were actually involved in his internment. Paez and others like San Martin and Sucre fought for a manumission they lived to achieve. Jose Antonio Paez was perhaps the most gifted field commander during the campaigns of freedom in Latin America.
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