The Death of the Internet
By: Brianna Riesbeck
How much do you love your internet? Sure, you probably spend tons of time surfing your favorite sites and last-minute Googling the answers to that take home quiz you forgot to do. But, what if you had to pay just to keep your internet fast? That’s the whole plan of the Federal Communications Commission. On March 15th, 2014, the FCC proposed rules that would allow internet providers like Time Warner Cable and Comcast to charge companies to keep their content fast. This would affect sites like Google, Facebook, Netflix, Reddit, and many more, violating the basic principle of Net Neutrality.
Net Neutrality is based on the idea that the Internet is a free, level playing field for all. Information is limitless; free speech is encouraged; and we may browse as we please. But a January 2014 court ruling has destroyed this principle and has left users in the hands of the Internet Service Providers or “ISPs”.
ISPs want to eliminate the competition that the internet has presented. They want that because the Internet is providing lots of things at a lower rate that ISPs can’t compete with. On Netflix, for example, you can watch tons of things on the internet for $8 a month. It’s a great deal and many people have turned their backs on the cable companies in favor of this service. Facebook messenger is another example as it allows users to text through WIFI rather than Verizon’s services.
While cable companies do provide
the Internet services, consumers only have to pay one price for the Internet package. This means that they pay for all of their sites to run at one internet speed. If Net Neutrality is thrown out the window, ISPs plan to create a “pay to play” system; no matter how much you’re paying for your internet services, visiting certain sites will cost you more.
How do they plan on doing this? It involves creating a two-tiered Internet or, in other words, a “fast lane” and a “slow lane”. The Internet companies that don’t pay will have their speeds decreased. Those companies that do pay won’t actually get any faster of a connection but will appear that way in comparison to the rest of the Internet. The slow lane won’t just be slow; companies could potentially slow down sites so much that it could prevent said sites from even functioning at all. On top of this, you could be paying extra for using things like Google and Facebook. And if you think that slow Internet speeds are just affecting your social media, think again. Many small businesses thrive on the concept of Net Neutrality as their products and ideas are freely accessed by all. These changes will allow ISPs to limit competition and put more money in their pockets. Without Net Neutrality, ISPs can sensor AND monitor what you see or do on the internet. If that doesn’t sound terrifyingly similar to authoritarian censorship, I don’t know what does.
So before dismissing the controversy over Net Neutrality because you think it won’t apply to you, take a look at all of the Internet tabs open on your laptops and phones. Think about how difficult completing work for online classes will become. The Internet is meant to be a free, open space for communicating and sharing ideas. Net Neutrality can still be possible, as long as the FCC reestablishes its legal authority to implement it. There is something that you can do too! There are several petitions running online that can be signed as well as a commenting section on the FCC website that is open for a limited time for public comment. Voice your opinion and save the open Internet.
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler
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The Caliphate Reincarnate
By Professor Sky Moss
In 632, The Prophet Mohammed died. Mohammed came from the relatively modest Hashim tribe. He was not seemingly slated for immortality. At the time of his death, his Arabized monotheism became the galvanizing principle from Mecca to Yathrib (Medina). Upon his death, the Ummah, or community of believers, was left without clear leadership. It was a critical time in the evolution of Islam. Several tribes who had paid homage to The Prophet were not certain to remain loyal to the faith following his death. Political transition became a crucial decision. The next leader could not be a prophet. He needed to have the respect of the faithful and a title that communicated his authority over decision making. Mohammed’s father in law and best friend, Abu Bakr, became known as Khalifat Rasul Allah, “Successor of the Messenger of God.” The caliphate described the political jurisdiction of Abu Bakr and came to describe the government overseen by Khalifat Rasul Allah. Together with the subsequent three Caliphs (The Rasidun), the caliphate grew in size, power and influence.
Throughout the course of the next
1,300 years, the caliphate (the office) held varying degrees of influence over Muslim lands and decisionmaking. In 1924, Kemal Ataturk, newly elected/appointed leader of the fledgling Turkish state, abolished the Ottoman Caliphate ending the existence of the office. Suffice to say, the authority and relevance of the Caliph and caliphate had long before lost its status. The announcement in 2014 of a new Caliphate seemed initially, whimsical at best.
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) declared a Caliphate in Northern Iraq and Syria in the spring of 2014. The group was originally affiliated with A1 Qaeda, but was deemed overly ambitious and rhetorically insubordinate. They wanted to declare an Islamic state, a caliphate in the Levant. Their leader is Abu Bakr al Baghdadi. If the name feels familiar, it appeared in part earlier in the narrative. Readers may also be familiar with Abubakar Sheakau, leader of Boko Haram. Not to be left out he too has declared a caliphate centered in Gwoza. What is in a name indeed? The stunning success of the ISIS shocked the world. It quickly led to control of large swathes of territory, refugees, mass executions, and con-
trol of advanced military hardware.
It can be argued whether the ISIS is a Salafist group, Islamists, or perhaps even post-modern Jihadi nationalists. What is certain is that they find their credibility and motivation in the belief that only the restoration of a militarized caliphate can rescue Islam from its current state. This was a key point of disagreement with Ayman al Zawahiri (Al Qaeda chief). Zawahiri did not feel the timing was right. The list of those opposing their aims grows as a bizarre informal coalition of the United States, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Israel, etc., has formed. In 632, Abu Bakr was forced to fight the Ridda Wars, a series of campaigns against those who opposed the authority granted to the office of the Caliph following the death of The Prophet Mohammed. While social media, drones, and advanced public relation campaigns are a major component of the war being waged by the ISIS; for their ideological leadership, it is simply Ridda Wars n.
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The Look Book
What are you wearing today?
Sterling: France: This is a bucket hat. I'm also wearing Air Jordans.
How would you describe your sense of style?
Sterling: Today I'm dressed kind of sporty.
Who are your Fashion Inspirations?
Sterling: I really like A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa.
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Fishing on Farmland
By Hope Mancini
Now that school has started and the weather is cooling off, it’s time for some fishing. With all the course work being assigned, it’s hard to find the time to go to the lake for the day to fish. This is the perfect time of year to start fishing in small local ponds. These small ponds are often located on farms or on properties with a few acres of land. These ponds are usually full of smaller fish such as small and large mouth bass, sun-fish, perch, and crappie.
There is one of these small farm ponds across the street from my friend’s house and we can usually find an hour a week to go fishing. Since the weather has cooled off in the past couple weeks, the fish have been feeding differently than they were during the summer. This time of year, I find that the best time to fish is when the fish are most active. This tends to be at first light in the morning or between four and seven o’clock in the afternoons. For optimal fishing conditions, it will have to be warm and sunny or the fish won’t usually feed as well.
As equipment goes, we have found that the basics work best for small area fishing. A light to medium weight pole with a six to ten pound line will do the trick. For bait we use a rubber worm on a Texas or Carolina rig. We have also found that the best colors of worms are black, purple, natural, and white. The color of worm you should use will depend on the area and what the fish there prefer. (We used many different colors over a period of three months in order to draw these conclusions.)
In the three months that we have been fishing, we have caught bass ranging from .04 to 1.6 pounds, and one perch that weighed in at half a pound. They aren’t particularly big fish, but it is a small pond. Some days we caught more fish than others, but we always walked away with at least one catch for the day. The real fun and thrill of fishing is waiting for them to bite with a good friend by your side.
So, what are you waiting for? Grab a pole, grab a friend, and get fishing!
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Destiny USA by the Numbers
By Nick Curreri
Tim LeRoyer and I were invited to tour Destiny USA this summer as representatives of the Crier. Upon arriving I immediately got my priorities lined up. The first thing, maybe the most important to any man, is the food selection. With over twenty restaurants, five fast food locations, and five locations that only serve dessert options, Destiny USA has any food palate covered. After our tour with XX, our main objective was lunch, of course. Our choice out of the numerous places was Cantina Laredo, billed as a modern Mexican restaurant. Our main concerns included price, portion size, and quality of food. There were many options on the menu and all were under $30, while most were under $20. The food was also very good quality and very filling. In the food category Destiny USA gets an A+. They have a wide variety of places to choose from and some are unique or rare in this area. Neither of us had ever been to or heard of Cantina Laredo, but it was excellent.
After food, we went inside the two level Dick’s Sporting Goods. Although it looked impressive, it was not very different from the Dick’s in Big Flats. It had a bigger selection in each department, but prices weren’t any cheaper, nor were there a lot of sales. Nothing against Destiny, but we were hoping for a little better prices or more sales considering this was a bigger store than normal. Not that I have any problems with Dick’s; I frequently shop there, we were expecting more. I have the same complaint about the Best Buy at Destiny. There is nothing special about a lot of their retail stores. They do not necessarily have a bigger inventory, like Dick’s did, or any special sales. Some of Destiny’s anchor stores did offer more selection and better sales/prices. Some of
their retail stores are unique or rare to this area so they are worth going to. If you want to go to Dick’s, Best Buy, JC Penny’s, etc., then shop in Big Flats. However, there are unique stores like Apple, The Art of Shaving, and Forever 21 that are impressive. In my opinion, if you are going to shop at the retail stores, then avoid the standard shops we have in our area. Destiny has more than enough other retail stores and outlets to satisfy anyone.
We were excited to check out the section of outlet stores that included Armani, Fossil, and Hickey Freeman. These are very upscale stores, but the outlet store tag made us hope for better prices. We were not disappointed; these outlet stores may be the best part about Destiny. They offer great sales and give the average person the ability to buy nice clothes for prices far under retail. There are other outlets stores such as Brooks Brothers, Sear’s, Coach, and Dressbarn. If you are looking for great deals, Destiny has an outlet store for every need. The outlet stores at Destiny definitely deserve an A4-.
A few other items of note include Wonderworks, the giant entertainment area in Destiny USA. Believe me; it is not just for children. Although we only got a short tour, it was impressive. They have laser tag, game rooms, the worlds’ largest rope course, and much more. There are other entertainment options that include go-karts, bowling, and a Regal with 19 cinemas. There is even a comedy club! The entertainment at Destiny seems endless. For that, Destiny receives an Ah-.
One thing Destiny lacks is music stores. There is only a small music store that lacks in quantity. Our own Arnot Mall has a bigger music store with just as many guitars and
other instruments. There is also no FYE or other CD/Record store at Destiny. Again, our very own mall has that!
Overall, Destiny USA is stunning. The architecture, the entertainment features, and the amount of quality stores are unchallenged in New York. Not many destinations can challenge Destiny as it is the sixth biggest shopping center in the USA. They are still adding stores! I have never been to a mall like Destiny in my entire life, so I have nothing to compare it to. Which makes it the most impressive mall/ entertainment venue I’ve ever visited.
Destiny’s Face
Destiny’s Architecture
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Chocolate Avocado Pudding and Your Brain
By Morgan Ergott
New research made in a medical journal called Annals of neurology, found in one of their studies that the food that we put into our bodies can possibly have an effect on how well we remember things as we age. In the study they discovered that “diets high in cholesterol and fat might speed up the formation of beta-amyoid plaques in the brain.” As the plaque builds up from eating foods high in cholesterol, and saturated fat it causes a blockage of blood flow within the brain. The brains cells then become deprived of the oxygen rich blood which arms your ability to think or remember as well.
So now you know to cut down on the amount of burgers, and butter that you consume, but what about foods that can benefit your brain? It has been found that foods rich in antioxidants, fruits and vegetables, if eaten regularly, 5 to 6 servings everyday, it can help to slow cognitive decline as we age. Though if you are looking for some ideas for what foods you can start including in your diet, here are 7 foods that you can start to incorporate more of into it:
Apples- contain antioxidants that may help memory by raising levels of acetylcholine, which is an essential neurotransmitter for memory.
Avocado- have good fats that help with improving blood flow to the brain, and throughout the body.
Blueberries-In studies they have found that this supper food not only helps memory, but also boosts focus. The antioxidants within them encourage healthy blood flow, and protect against free radical damage.
Dark Chocolate-Now I'm sure this is something that many people will have no problem including more of this in their diets. Dark chocolate contains a tiny amount of caffeine, which has been linked to improve mental alertness. With an added benefit of magnesium, a mineral that helps us de-stress. This may be the reason we might suffer from chocolate cravings now and then.
Green Tea- There are two reasons why you should consume more green tea. One it contains caffeine which as I mentioned with dark chocolate, it can help with alertness and focus. Two it contains an antioxidant called l'thealine which increases alpha wave activity, and helps the caffeine release slower into the bloodstream.
Leafy Greens- Packed full of antioxidants and carotenoids, both of which protect help give your brain a boost, while protecting it. They are also packed with B vitamins which in studies have been proven to increase memory, focus, and health of your brain.
Nuts and seeds- Helps you focus due to being rich in amino acids, and packed with vitamin E which has been shown to lessen the effects of cognitive decline due to aging.
These are only a few examples of what you can add to your diet to improve your brain power. By simply adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet the more antioxidants and other vitamins and minerals you will be consuming, the higher chances you will have with focusing better, and being able to remember what you have been learning throughout the day. Some other great tips are to make sure that you are consuming enough healthy carbs, which are your brains preferred power source, eat breakfast to help give your brain a healthy jump start in the morning, and drink plenty of water. It is recommended that you consume at least 6-8, 8z. Glasses of water a day, maybe a little more depending on how active you are.
Chocolate Avocado Pudding
SERVES 4
Ingredients:
2 medium-size ripe avocados, quartered, peeled, and pitched % cup unsweetened cacao powder V2 cup unsweetened Almond milk, or more as needed 6 tablespoons agave nectar or honey V4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions:
In the bowl of a food processor or the jar of a blender, combine the avocados, cacao powder, Almond milk, agave, and vanilla and process until smooth, scraping down the bowl or jar as necessary. Add more nut milk as needed to reach the desired consistency. Add salt to taste.
Transfer the pudding to serving bowls and serve immediately or chill before serving.
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In My Shoes
By Timothy LeRoyer
Our campus has the privilege of having a wide assortment of both unique and diverse individuals. It always surprises me somewhat that people from not only various backgrounds, but even different and rare nationalities can be found on campus. Often when we see others who are different we don’t understand them, or even sometimes are put off by their mannerisms, accents, background, clothing, or beliefs. Differences, oddities, variety, uniqueness, these are not words that must have bad connotations, but rather words that can inspire, enthuse, broaden, and teach us about the beauty of the world and all those who live within it. I hope that as we resurrect this article together we can all learn to celebrate our own individual rarities and uniqueness, seeing the sky-spanning rainbow that is diversity. In light of this goal, I chose to interview Nogaye Ka-Tandia, a representative out of Corning Community College’s Human Resources Department. Her story, and the passion with which she approaches diversity and cultural understanding was inspirational to say the least. Let us take a look at what she had to say:
Question 1:
Tell us a bit about yourself, Nogaye. Where are you from; were you born in America, or did you immigrate here? What are some other things which you deeply identify with about yourself and would like to share with the college?
I was born in Senegal West Africa, lived in France and came to the US twelve years ago. I came from a big family. My father had 4 wives and I have a total of 27 brothers and sisters.
Question 2:
Why are you passionate about Di-
versity?
I am passionate about diversity and inclusion because I lived it my entire life. Additionally diversity and inclusion are important to me because I work with colleagues who represent a variety of differences - from culture, to background, religion and sexual orientation, and work experience. Diversity expands our capacity for viewing issues or problems from multiple perspectives. These diverse perspectives work to our advantage when we come across new problems in different contexts and situations. Rather than viewing the world through a single-focus lens, we are able to expand our views and consider multiple options when making decisions.
Question 3:
In what ways do you see yourself as unique, and representative of a little known populace, if at all?
I am unique because I am open to many different points of view. I speak three different languages and have had the opportunity to live and work in three different continents. This diversity of experience has allowed me to immerse myself in different cultures. Consequently, I am able to work alongside many diverse individuals comfortably and efficiently.
Question 4:
What would you wish students and faculty to know about diversity in general, and how to engage with and understand people better who are a minority, or just different from themselves?
First, I would like to tell everyone that diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. I would like to
ask faculty to continue preparing our students and ready them to work in a global society. Because no matter what profession the students choose, they will find themselves working with employers, employees, co-workers, customers and clients from diverse backgrounds—worldwide. By letting them experiencing and learning about diversity in college, faculty are laying the groundwork for the students to be comfortable working and interacting with a variety of individuals of all nationalities. For students, I would like to tell them to know that College might be the first time they have had the opportunity to have real interaction with people from diverse groups. Whether we like it or not, many times we find ourselves segregated from other groups in schools, churches, and our own neighborhoods. A college campus is like opening the door to the entire world without traveling anywhere else. Therefore I will ask the students to develop some interactions with people from a variety of groups, to widen their social circle by expanding the pool of people with whom they can associate and develop relationships.
‘I do not want my house to be
walled in on all sides
and my windows to be stifled.
I want all the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible.
But I refuse to be blown off my feet by any.’
-Mohandas K. Gandhi
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Artist Spotlight
By Vanessa Miranda
Artist’s Corner
By Timothy LeRoyer
“With the picture of the old woman, I based it on a photograph I saw once. It’s an example of photo-realism, and is done in the style of a scratch off.”, or so says Vanessa when describing her main work. She has several works of art on display in the Classroom Building main staircase. Vanessa chooses to focus her art on a local audience, rather than seeking to filter it out to a broader audience. She does this perhaps in order to have a more personal impact on her community. She gains inspiration for her art from current issues, such as the tragic violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Often in war national and religious identity becomes the focus, rather than the individuals involved, and the innocents who suffer to satisfy the greed and ambition of the state. What Vanessa wished to communicate, not only through her main work, but filtered throughout some of her other works is the victimization of the Palestinian people, and the tragedy of war itself. While she hasn’t received any negative, or even positive responses so far about the artwork, she is quite anxious to have discussions with students regarding them. The desire to impact her world and community, spark discussions, and broaden horizons seems to be a passion of hers and according to her statement her artwork will “begin to become more political over time as she develops her skills in, and understanding of art’.
--Vanessa Miranda is an RA(Resident Assistant) at Perry Hall on campus, an artist who has been doing art since she was 11, and a student of Coming Community College.
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Charity
By Instructor Dann Coble
Students at Corning Community College work hard to achieve the careers of their dreams. However, some students here strive to go beyond this and give back to the communities more than they take away. While there’s no doubt that charity is a difficult calling, it’s important to remember it’s also a viable and challenging career path. It’s a career where the benefits aren’t always tangible, but sometimes go far beyond money.
I spoke with Fran Held of the Mitzvah Circle Foundation, just outside Philadelphia, PA. As both the founder and director of the organization, she had much to say on what it takes to work in the non-profit sector. Alongside the other members of the Mitzvah Circle, she provides meaningful assistance, both financially and by fulfilling specific needs (such as diapers), to struggling families. Their mission is to help people weather their worst moments with compassion, hope, and dignity.
Why did you decide to do this type of charity?
I don’t believe that I ever consciously thought that I was going to start a charity. I was always willing to help people in dire situations. When others walked away, I didn’t see that as an option. I think that every experience teaches us and leads us to that next experience. Before I knew it I had a garage full of donations and I was doing the work. I wanted to fill a gap and serve people who were in need but were unable to receive assistance. People who have fallen through the cracks the people we serve.
How did you get started in this line of work? I was standing in a local supermarket at the bakery counter when the bakery manager took 4 grocery carts, overflowing with baked goods out to the dumpster. I innocently asked the manager why the food was being thrown away and not donated to a local food pantry. The manager told me that it was much easier to throw the food away than to deal with giving it away. This was before charitable groups picked up left over baked goods at supermarkets and delivered them to food pantries. Today this is much more common—in 1999 not many people were involved in food rescue. It began with food from one supermarket, but we grew and grew. We provide diapers, clothing, coats, school supplies, baby gear and other items of necessity to people who are struggling.
Was it highly competitive? Every career is competitive—especially if you strive for excellence. A career in nonprofits is enormously rewarding but difficult. Serving the most vulnerable in our communities is a privilege and also a challenge.
What are the toughest challenges you face?
Our fundamental belief is that every person matters. We help meet the needs of people in crisis. Often the people we serve have asked for help many times and have been turned away. We know that there are answers even to the most difficult problems and we want to help—but we don’t always have the financial resources. Fundraising is a challenge. We help each individual or family who has a legitimate need, but we can’t always help them completely.
What keeps you coming back when things get rough? Anything worth engaging in has difficult moments. I have never thought for a second about not running Mitzvah Circle Foundation! Our mission is serving others with hope and dignity. We walk with people from darkness to light, but we don’t walk away.
What skills best contribute towards your success? I am a relationship builder. I began with no seed money and no partners. Today, five years later, we have over 70 organizations that rely on us for help and a warehouse of items to give away. We are grateful to have devoted volunteers who help to make our work possible.
What other qualities do you need to succeed in charity? Running a charity is like running any other start up, innovative-exciting business. You need good organizational skills and business skills but most importantly you must care about people.
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How did your educational background factor in to your career? I believe that education and learning is never a straight path. I learn from every person I meet and each recipient we serve. I believe that my education helped me, but I think students should know that you are the sum of your experiences. That is what makes you interesting and unique. Always know that writing and communication is critical. We created and internship program for students to learn what we do and gain experience that they can use in a future career in the non-profit sector, social work or a medical setting.
Did anything else contribute to your professional growth? My best advice would be the same for students as anyone else-- talk less, listen more and read, read, read.
Do you have any other advice for students looking to work in the non-profit sector? Make sure that you have meaningful service opportunities and internships so you have the opportunity to have real experience in your area of interest. Look to find people you admire and respect in your area of choice and seek their mentorship. We can always do more together then we can alone.
My mother volunteers at Mitzvah Circle and loves every minute of it. Even though she’s the one giving of herself, she says every day is like Christmas. Seeing the warm smiles of both the people she volunteers with and those they support brings her meaning when her primary career can’t. My wife and I are challenging ourselves to donate this year too!
If you’re interested in the Mitzvah Circle, whether for donation or volunteering, check out Mitzvahcircle.org.
Where in the World is the Library?
By Erin Wilburn
Looking for a friendly face to help you navigate the research process? You need a librarian! But...where IS the library this semester? By now we’ve all seen (and heard) the construction occurring in and around the library.
While the Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Library building undergoes an extensive renovation this semester, library staff and resources are available in the first floor of the Wellness Center. Rooms G120 and 121 house a computer lab and printer, and you can find quiet study space, textbooks on reserve and a small circulating collection in G122. Librarians can help you use online tools to find articles, and if you need a book they can show you how to get it from another library using the interlibrary loan service.
Check out the library’s blog - aahli-braryconstruction.blogspot.com — to follow the construction project, and “like” the Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. Library on Facebook for more news, events and updates. And plan to participate in the Banned Books Week “Read Out” in front of the fitness center at 11 am on September 22!
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Old Music New Ears Live! At Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
By Nick Curreri
On July 12th The Doobie Brothers and Peter Frampton came to Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. I made the trip down to the historic site of the original Woodstock Festival after playing in a baseball tournament in Oneonta. I was not disappointed, that is for sure. The venue, artists, and atmosphere were amazing.
The Center for the Arts is built right next to where the stage was built for the original Woodstock Festival. The campus holds an amphitheater for shows, a museum, a restaurant, and a cafe. All this is located in the popular Catskill Mountain area; this also means there are several attractions located nearby. Anyway, the museum, with a special exhibit dedicated to the Beatles, was impressive. The special exhibit changes regularly as well. The staff, parking, and everything outside the venue were nice. The museum is also located outside the main gates, so anyone who visits is not stuck inside when visiting the museum. Although I would love to go on about the museum, I must get on to the main event of the night.
Once inside the main gates, the buffet is immediately to the left and a wide courtyard lawn is to the right. Although the buffet is attractive, it is expensive. It is smarter to bring some water and a few sandwiches instead, which is allowed. Assuming it’s only dinner, buying the food from vendors is cheaper than the buffet as well. There is even a vegetarian food vendor! However, there are not many vendors right at the entrance, which allows concertgoers to breathe when first entering the main gates. Overall, the venue is spacious and easy-going; I never felt like the people were cramming anything down my throat. The smoking area is far away from the stage and can be completely avoided because
it is only by one concession area and completely removed from the merchandise tents. The entire atmosphere that the complex projects is perfect; I just wish it was not so far away. Again, I could go on for a while, but the venue is not the most important! It is about the music.
My seats were close, very close, and expensive. However, I have to say it was worth it. I wanted to experience a concert in the front row. An unknown special guest named Matthew Curry played a twenty-minute set to start the show. He was very good and only twenty years old. He is definitely an upcoming guitar star. I would encourage those interested to check him out. I even bought one of his CDs and he was able to sign it for me! Following a short break, The Doobie Brothers came out to play their set. Of course they played all their hits and remained very energetic. The Doobie Brothers’ two main members are still with the band. Founders Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons have been with the Doobie Brothers through all iterations of the band. Another member, John McFee, has also been with the Doobie Brothers for over thirty years. Their set was refreshing because the band sounded very good. Unlike some bands that are “hanging on,” The Doobie Brothers sounded very good. Their voices have not diminished very much and of course their musical skills were up to snuff.
Everything was great up to this point; I was just waiting for Peter Frampton. When he came out to play his set, everyone was very excited. It did not take long for everyone in the front rows to line up right next to the stage. It was an exciting moment for all involved. Frampton stuck to his main hits of course, which was to be expected. Not that I
was disappointed, but there are many songs that I would love to hear live that showcase his talents, but are not mainstream hits. So, the chances of me hearing them live are very slim. The highlight had to be his encore. As usual, he played George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” hut he also invited Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons out to play with him. I have always loved his cover of the song and with the three guitarists taking turns soloing, it was amazing. The concert left everyone on a very high note. I was so excited that I didn’t mind the long wait to get out of the place.
Bethel Woods was filled to capacity for these two legendary and Grammy winning acts. Over 15,000 people came from all over New York and beyond; not many were disappointed in my opinion. I was impressed by the venue and everything about Bethel. It made my first concert that I attended on my own great. I was so impressed, I planned another trip to Bethel; next issue look for another exciting concert article!
Frampton Showing His Skills
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coming community college
State University of New Yorx
CCC Midday Concerts - Fall 2014
Thursdays, 12:30-1:30, R004 Spencer Hill Campus, Learning Resource Center
Sep.25	Jogo
Jose Gomez, sanger/songwriterfpianist co-wrote 'If I Let Myself Go" and "Si Me Dejo Llevar" recorded by Dionne Warwick & Chuck Jackson on BMG and by Evelyn "Champagne" King on RCA "Jammin' with Jogo", his musical segment, airs regularly on "Good Morning Twin Tiers", with Laura Case
Oct. 9	CCC Vocal & Instrumental Performing Ensembles
Featuring the music of George Gershwin Directed by Loueda Bleiler and Mel Wiliams
Nov. 6	Mansfield University Opera Theater
Performing Pucanfs one-act comic opera Gianni Schicd Directed by Todd Raney and Young Kim
Nov. 20	Sungmin Shin, Classical Guitar
Korean American gutarist/composer Sungmin Shin finds a unique balance between his classical training and deep roots n rock and popular guitar styles.
Dec. 4	CCC Student Recital
Featuring individual students who have prepared performance literature during their lessons this semester
Dec. 11 CCC Vocal & Instrumental Performing Ensembles
Directed by Loueda Bleiler and Mel Wiliams
For more information: Loueda Bleiler, CCC Diector of Musical Activities (607) 962-9296, Ibtejle1@comino-cc.edu
These programs are free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by the CCC Student Association
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