Student Government Election Results
By Gary Warner
In the week of April 5th -6th student government held elections for the 2010-2011 academic year. After two days of student elections the following candidates were successful in their bid for office (s):
President: Tycora Plummer Vice-President: Charles Schulze Trustee: Cody Crippen Auditing Treasurer: Marti Plate Treasurer: Kristen Mack Secretary: Kyle Mould
Student Senate
James Reed, Stacy Wead, David O'Shaughnessy, Holly Ryan, Brandi Sonderberg
Student Judiciary Board
Daniel Crimmins, Cody Crippen, Joseph Freeman, Kristen Mack, David O'Shaughnessy, Marti Plate, Tycora Plummer, James Reed, Holly Ryan, Charles Schulze.
The Crier would like to congratulate all of the candidates for their campaign efforts. To those who are leaving SAGA we thank you for your participation in Student Government. Those who are candidate-elects we welcome you to the new role you will be performing in the upcoming academic year. We would also like to thank all of the students who voted. This election saw 200 voters weigh in on who they wanted to run SAGA for the next academic year.
Upon her denial to the college she decided to relocate to New York City where she earned her bachelors, and masters degrees from New York University. While living and studying in New York City she marched in Times Square protesting lynching, and she also participated in the protests and marching in Harlem NYC. In the early 1950s and 1960s she was the leading woman helping Dr. King and other activists build the civil rights movement urging them to give more responsibility to the female counterparts.
A one time caseworker for the city Welfare Department, Height led the National Council of Negro Women for over 40 years. Needless to say she had a very persuasive influence on many people. She marched with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and urged then President Dwight Eisenhower to desegregate schools. Dorothy had devoted her life to those struggling for equality, and served as the only woman at the highest level of the civil rights movements, witnessing every march and milestone along the way. “President Obama called her the godmother of the civil rights movement and a hero to Americans”.
In 1957 Dr. Height became the president of National Council of the Negro Women and held that position until 1997 when she reached the ripe old age of 85, but she remained the chairwoman of the group. Back in 1997 she was quoted as saying “I hope not to work this hard for the rest of my life”, “but whether is in the council, somewhere else, I will always be working for equality, and justice to eliminate racism to build better life for our families and our children”.
For all her work and dedication to the struggle of women of color she has won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994, the Congressional Gold medal in 2004. The late activist DeLores Tucker called Dorothy an icon to all African-American women. For all her work and dedication to the struggles of African-American women we should all be thankful that such a woman existed and to help bring rights and recognition all.
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Date: April, 27th____Issue: 6___________Spring	2010
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Civil rights pioneer passes on!
By Vazmenko Bondulic
One of the leading figures in the black communities in the United States has passed away on April, 20th 2010, at the age of 98. Her name is Dorothy Height whose crusade for racial justice has spanned more than six decades and changes the history of African-Americans in this country. Mrs. Height was bom in Richmond , Va. in March 1912, and she was admitted to Barnard College in 1929 but was denied entrance because the school already had reached its limit of two black students.
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CCC Spencer Crest Nature Center & Trails
By Sebastian Swanton
Now that spring has arrived, professors are beginning to bring their classes out into the trails that surround our campus. Just a short walk from the library is the College Way trail leading to turtle pond, and behind the gym and sports fields you will find Amelia Pond. These trails are stunning, and are one of CCC’s most interesting features.
The Spencer Crest Nature Center is an educational center connected by its trails to CCC. It was founded in 1975 under the suggestion of Paul Lang. Coming Rotary and Coming Glass Works worked together to secure the lands for the center and trails to be built upon. This was a revival of the dream of two Coming professors, Jack Wills and John Brennon, who attempted to form trails in that location in 1966 to serve as an outdoor classroom. In 1981, the center was dedicated and opened fully to the public.
Recently, the Board of Trustees for CCC met to discuss the merger of CCC and the SCNC and decided that it would be mutually beneficial. While the college and center have long been partnered, they are separate entities at the moment. While little will change in the structure of the center and the trails, the employees of the nature center would become CCC employees, and the director of the center would become part of the biology department. While CCC has long taught biology classes in the center, this merger would encourage the use of this center to more professors. The board for the SCNC has not yet decided on this matter, but things are looking positive, and the merger is slated for this summer.
It consists of 250 acres of land, 7 miles of trails, 2 ponds,
2 streams and 2 distinct forest zones. Amelia pond, was dedicated to Amelia Creath, a former professor (died of cancer is the reason for dedication, unsure of whether to mention). Turtle pond was named for its previous abundance of snapping turtles, though I have been assured there are fewer than there were.
Incidentally, the College Way trail was re-cleared this past summer, so you can once again enter the center from the easternmost entrance. The trails vary in difficulty from serene forest walks to steep trails that some would find less serene. Beginning at the observatory, you will find the Dike Way, an intermediate walk, but clear of foliage. This will lead you to the milk house featuring paintings from a mystery artist here at CCC, and Amelia Pond, which is beautiful year round.
Photo by: Reynaldo Rios
Following this path further into the woods, you will come across the sensitivity trail, which is classed for beginners but has many interesting features including the SCNC and fossil rock displays. From here you can take the high meadow trail which leads through a quite different scene to the rest of the forest, and also begins and ends with a gazebo. If you are up to a challenge, you can take the maples run trail down to college run, the two most difficult trails in the center, but rewarding if you feel up to it. As previously stated, you will find turtle pond near the end of your journey, eventually leading to the CCC campus.
If you wish to drive to the nature center, you can simply take a right onto Beaver Pond lane from Spencer Hill road and then a left onto Spencer Hill road (apparently there are two) leading to the center.
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What is Prejudice?
By Gary Warner
Prejudice in its basic form is simply a defense mechanism. It is an internal feeling/thought in response to external stimuli. I think this issue parallels the free speech issue closely. The problem arises not from the feeling of prejudice that exists within a person it is with the subsequent action that it has the potential to cause. While a causal relationship exists the two are separate events. One does not always lead to the other. The action taken can vary from one individual to another as well as within the behavior of the same individual. The reason that this action frequently carries a negative connotation is that the decision to perform the action (and the nature of the action) is not made based on reason. Those that are reason based will be the instances of prejudice that appear to be good, are culturally acceptable and consistent in nature among the majority of individuals (i.e. do not employ pedophiles in schools). The prejudice reactions that are negative are based in emotion and devoid of reason (i.e. racism). These actions are viewed as bad, are not acceptable and are inconsistent on a personal level as well as across the masses. I think a much more prudent approach to this issue is to teach people to not respond in an emotional manner.
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From the Community, For the Community
By Byron Shaw, Associate Dean for Communications and Humanities
Coming Community College will be holding a special event called “From the Community, For the Community” on Friday, May 14, from 2 to 6 p.m. in order to offer services back to our community in appreciation of the support that has kept CCC a vibrant institution for over 50 years.
The event will include a variety of volunteer activities at on- and off-campus sites, such as Spencer Crest Nature Center, the Chemung County SPCA, the Southern Tier Food Bank, and other locations. The college is looking for participation by volunteers from the student body, employees, and alumni in projects ranging from clean-up and planting to repair, restocking, and taking of donations, and other important contributions.
Following the afternoon of volunteer activities, a free meal will be provided to all volunteers in the Main Dining Room with live music by Little Joe and the Big Shots playing rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and funk.
“The ‘community’ in ‘community college’ means that we’re here for the community just as much as the community is here for us,” said Deborah Beall, Associate Dean of Social Sciences and Social Services, who is involved in planning the event.
Volunteers can sign up and choose an activity on May 4 from 9 a.m. to noon and May 6 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the lobby of the Classroom Building or on May 7 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Commons lobby. Also, volunteers can call Ana Paulin at 962-9264.
Along with the sign-up, raffles will be available, and any donations for material will be gladly accepted, as well as canned food donations for the food bank.
Students are reminded that they should not miss classes the afternoon of May 14.
The Extraordinary Student
By Holly Ryan
Many students at Coming Community College may find it hard to manage their everyday life with their full time course schedule. I on the other hand don’t think it’s that bad. I am a full time Coming student on the main campus; I work, and am member of the student government body. It may sometimes be hard for me to be a “normal” teen because I have so much going on in my life however; I do find time for myself and my family. My homework is always done and handed in on time to maintain a 3.0 GPA, which is a general requirement of the student government policy. The best thing any of my instructors could have told me was to carry pocket work where ever you go. I believe this was the best advice for me. I ride the Chemung transit bus to every place I need go or have to be, for most Coming students that means a 45 minute bus ride from Elmira to Coming and another 45 minutes from Coming to Elmira. So that gives me extra time to get my things in order and together for the day. Most of the time when I am on campus I’m either doing homework or help others in need. I love to help people in any way I can, that’s just how I am. Many times you find me in the Student Senate Office catching up on work or meeting with someone who may have a problem that I can help solve. Everything I do is on my schedule, which is how I keep track and organized in everything I do. Many students don’t know this but if you write down what needs to be done on a check-list and when the time comes to perform that specific task or duty, I just check my list and get it done. This process could help manage your time a little bit better and efficiently. If most students followed a guideline like mine then they would not have to panic or worry about their assignments. Many students panic to get homework or assignments done, because they either went out and par-tied the night before or just flat out procrastinated on their obligation and never got it done. I am a basic Extraordinary Student that knows and understands what I want in life.
Calling all Turkey Hunters
By Gary Warner
It’s time to dust off your Turkey calls and sight in your turkey gun. Turkey season is almost upon us. For those unfamiliar with spring turkey hunting, it involves using a device called a “turkey call” to recreate the sounds that a hen turkey makes. The object is to fool a male turkey (called a Tom) into thinking you are a hen looking for a mate. Once a Tom hears your calls it is usually a waiting game. Sometimes they will literally run right to you and the entire scene unfolds in minutes (typically younger inexperienced birds AKA Jakes) but other times it is a game of cat and mouse that might last for hours. The older more experienced birds (longbeard) are most often more cautious sometimes traveling with a jake that they will send in to investigate the hen before making an entrance of their own. It is not uncommon for the older bird to circle around behind a hen while the younger bird approaches directly toward her. If the jake sees anything that is suspicious he will sound the alarm and both birds will retreat. If you can sit still and keep from spooking the jake the longbeard will come in to shooting range. It is possible to fool even the wisest of longbeards. By varying the tone and rhythm of your calling it is possible to pique the interest of a tom even if he is already in the company of a hen(s). If interested a tom will most likely make that famous noise forever associated with turkeys: the gobble. This sound is distinct and there is no other like it. Once you hear one you will never forget it. The excitement felt when a gobbling bird moves toward your location, is unparalleled by any other hunting experience. Even veteran hunters shiver with anticipation and a thundering heart.
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Coming Community College: Educator Spotlight
By Gary Warner
The crier would like to introduce a new recurring section to the paper: The Educator Spotlight. The section will feature a different educator in each issue. Our goal is not to list credentials but to allow our readers the opportunity to experience who they actually are. It is intended to be an icebreaker of sorts between student and teacher. The professors who you read about in this section have much more to offer than the required course work for a particular class. The initial selections for the feature were made by the Crier staff. In the future they will be made by the student body. Suggestions can be made through our facebook page, e-mail or in person at the crier office. Our goal with the introduction of this feature is to allow the students an opportunity to show their appreciation for the many fine instructors here at Coming Community College.
The first installment of this section will highlight two prominent educators: Sky Moss and Gregg Caruso.
Photo’s by: Gary Warner
This rolling stone gathers no moss... he is Moss, Sky Moss. Those of you who are familiar with Sky have firsthand knowledge of his ad hoc approach to education. His accomplishments range from being a substitute teacher and a basketball coach to being the only full time black professor here at Coming Community College. Whether it is his witty commentary on historical events, a “current event Friday” or his outdoor lectures, he always strives to provide a superior experience to every student that has the good fortune to take one of his classes. He has the ability to recognize and develop the personality of an individual as it pertains to the dynamic of the entire class. His classroom digressions are always amusing, as well as relative and informational. He challenges students to achieve more than most believe they are capable of. He has single handedly broadened the scope of his department here at CCC not only with his innovative teaching style but also with the seemingly inexhaustible wealth of knowledge he possesses of history. His focus and dedication to the goal of educating is a model for future educators. Prior to taking his position here he was directly responsible for the creation of the Farmer’s market in Elmira. He is also in the process of establishing a community garden here at school.
Gregg Caruso is the epitome of a philosopher in every way. His actions and beliefs are consistent in all that he does. He loves his job and genuinely feels privileged to teach. He brings a passion to the humanities department that should be admired by all who experience it. Teaching is far more than a job for Gregg it is a way of life. His goal is to make the world a better place one student at a time. Ultimately he wishes to increase the epistemic bar in society as it relates to belief. “I am not telling you what to think. I’m trying to get you to think”. This mantra is the overriding principle by which he conducts all that he does in his capacity as an educator and chair of the Humanities department. In addition to teaching, Mr. Caruso also co-organizes the round table forums that take place on campus. He views this as another opportunity to reach out to others in an effort to increase awareness of all sides of an often controversial topic. Gregg is very active within his discipline outside of school also. He will be presenting a paper he authored, “The Folk Psychology of Free Will: An Argument against Com-patibilism”, at the 5th Annual International Conference on Philosophy sponsored by The Philosophical Research Unit of the Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER) in Athens, Greece (May 31-June 3, 2010).
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Coming Community College: Student Poetry
The Sounds of Spring
By Brittany Young
As the last of winter fades away You hear the sounds of spring The water is quieting into a gentle wake The water splashing around by little Creatures Going Plop, Plop, Plop The rustle through the growing leaves As gentle breezes make there way Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh As the birds come out to mate The sounds of chirping make there way Across the hills, into the hears of wondering souls.
Freeness of Angels
By Brittany Young
In the dark of night The castle stands Dark and dreary Within the tallest tower Sitting on a ledge is A beautiful white angel waits Bound in silver chains Dressed in rags Her creamy white skin and once proud wings standing out against the darkness of the night.
What she awaits no one knows.
She sits on the ledge with longing in her eyes. As dawn approaches she disappears Into the depths of her crowded room.
Lying on her bed Made of white feathers She sleeps as the dark angel Stands over her still body Leaning over her body The dark angel kisses her sweet ruby lips As her eyes flutter open she stares into his eyes of his soul She welcomes him to her bed with open arms Slipping into the bed with his sweet white angel The dark angel's arms wrap around her slim body As he brings his lips to hers with sparks flying Lightening strikes and thunder rumbling The silver chains fall to the ground With the passionate love brewing They both are free.
Springtime
By Sebastian Swanton
The sun shine down I love her so The light upon my face The wind in my hair Stone beneath me Infinity above Here, there is no one else,
Only birds and beavers and turtles and skunks And deer and bugs and me Here, there is only life, uncomplicated.
A Forest
By Sebastian Swanton
I walk alone Past things that make me dream I feel at home As I never do in a scene Or in a house
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Or walking on the street.
That I could be a mouse Drinking from each flower I meet My home under the earth For what it’s worth Would be full of seed I’d have all I need People to me Would not mean as much I would not know if they were happy Would not ache to feel their touch I would simply be a mouse Safe at home in my forest house.
Jumping Mind
By Brittany Young
Sitting here in the foggy mist Dazed and Confused Voices in my head Speaking to me harshly Telling me what I should do. Trapped in my mind Pacing to and fro Not knowing what to do Nowhere near where I need to be The mind reeling in anticipation Pulling out my hair Steam running out my ears The answer is finally here.
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