VoCume loi Issue # 3 The Student Newspaper of Alfred University October 3, 2006
iParq puts students in the driver 's seat
. BY M A T T H E W B U T T S NEWS EDITOR
"I don't think parking is bad at all this year," said junior business administration student Garvie Freeman. "But, I do think there could be a bit more spots around campus," he added.
Though not much can immediately be done about additional parking, Alfred University Public Safety's recent implementation of iParq will provide fewer headaches for AU students facing park- ing issues and concerns.
It will also make it simple for Public Safety guards to accurately document parking violations. iParq is a Web-based ticket writing system. It is not limited to documenting parking infractions however.
With just a click of a mouse, students can purchase parking permits and pay or appeal parking tickets, said Chief of Public Safety John Dougherty.
"After seeing all of the services [iParq] provided, it seemed like a homerun." he said. What makes iParq better than the previous system?
According to Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Woughter, "Having the ability to take care of parking permits and tickets online is more convenient for people."
She said that previously students had to wait in long lines during Public Safety's office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in order to handle these issues - it became especially hectic during the first week of classes. In addition, she said that people' had to wait until they arrived on campus to get their permits.
"I hate having people stand in line and run around campus if there's a solution that will fix that,"
Woughter said.
Woughter said that the previous system was all manual and that, while it was well maintained, "this [was] a case where a little technology [was] going to go a long way."
Exactly how does iParq work for stu- dents?
Aside from the aforementioned benefit of convenience, iParq really works for students when parking violations are involved.
Often, according to Dougherty, a stu- dent would go out to their vehicle and see a pile of parking tickets not knowing that an infraction had occurred.
The iParq system bridges the gap between the student and the Public Safety office.
For example, if a student is illegally parked in a handicapped space, e-mail, notifications will be sent to the student stating the violation and describing what steps to take to resolve the matter, once the guard has generated the ticket, said Dougherty.
"What really sold me [on iParq] was the e-mail notification," he said.
The initial e-mail will state the student has five days to appeal the violation. Alternately, the student can pay the ticket through iParq. The second e-mail will arrive following the fourth day of the infraction occurrence and will serve as a final notice to the possible courses of action the student may
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World of warfare addressed by Russell lecturer
BY A B I G A I L G R I F F I T H STAFF WRITER
How can science-based security both encourage and destroy the fragile peace of the times we live in?
This was the paradoxposed by Yale professor Dr. Daniel J; Kevles during his lecture, "Science, Security and the State," at this year's Russell Lecture on Sept. 28 in Nevins Theater.
Kevles brought attention to the evolution of science in warfare and the effect it may have on national security in the future. He illustrated this scientific movement with a variety of examples dating back to World War I.
Citing gas attacks as the official arrival of science on the warfront, Kevles spoke on the powth and change of chemical warfare into the advanced weaponry we have today. From the mustard gas of the first World War, to the atomic bombs of World War II, and finally, to the nuclear and biohazard threats of the twenty-first centuiy, Kevles emphasized the progress of warfare technology and posed this important question: What constitutes appropriate security today?
"When does science stop?' inquired Kevles.
The evolvement of the "civics of science" and the morality issues concerning chemical warfare were a focal point of Kevles' speech. He pointed out that during World War I, both sides were leery of using chlo- rine gas as a weapon, for fear of harming civilians. This concept of protecting innocents was extinguished by the arrival of file atomic bomb in World War II, where physicists saw little issue with destroying entire cities of civilian populations.
"Only a minority of the physicists during World War II opposed the use of the atomic bomb," said Kevles.
"The majority of them had no issue with it."
Kevles also emphasized the changeover of warfare science from a largely chemistry-based field to a predominantly physics-based field. He spoke largely about J. Robert Openheimer, the "father of the atomic bomb."
Calling him a "dutiful soldier of science," Kevles pointed out that the man was a strange combination of
sin and security, just like the science of warfare itself.
"Openheimer was a symbol of the new status of science in society," stated Kevles.
Stressing the importance of his field, Kevles argued that everyone, not just science majors, should receive an education on the history of science and technology. He believes this would help make people more aware of the moral issues scientists in the security field are faced with everyday. He also stressed the importance of educating students about other cultures.
"I think everyone should be required to study 'non-Western' society, especially the Islamic world," said Kevles.
Kevles believes that a well-informed civilian population might help halt the often-needless creation of more intense weaponry. He cited the H-bomb as a prime example, stating that the United States had no need to create such a powerful weapon when its arsenal already held more firepower than any other nation.
However, the population of the time was driven by fear of the Soviets, and many worried that they would surpass America in military supremacy.
"Some scientists during the Cold War argued that the creation of the H-bomb would only increase tensions by causing an arms race," said Kevles. "They were right."
Kevles also talked, with grave concern, about what the future of national security may hold. He believes it is unlikely that the atomic bomb will be used again anytime soon. Every nation is too well-educated on what the consequences of such an action would be and how quickly the superpowers would respond in turn to such a threat. •
"Only a very unstable leader would make such a mistake," Kevles argued.
While the professor expressed only minimal concern over the possibility of nation-to-nation nuclear war, he did express real worry over the threat of bioterrorism. Kevles believes that these rebel groups represent the largest threat to the security of the United States. He cited the use of sarin in a recent Japanese subway attack as a prime example of the damage and terror that bioterrorists can cause.
"I can't think too much about these things or I wouldn't ever be able to sleep at night," said Kevles, cracking a grin. O
New provost brings fresh vision to AU
B Y A B B Y T R I P P EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Visitors to the office of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Suzanne Buckley should prepare themselves for a different kind of greeting. They'll get a handshake, sure. But they may also get a nice wet kiss on the feet.
From Buckley's dog, of course. You didn't think the water bowl in the comer of her Carnegie Hall office belonged to her, did you?
A furry white pup is not the only thing that Buckley brings to her new position at Alfred University. She also brings years of experience in higher education. Prior to arriving at AU, she was the provost and vice president of academic affairs at New Hampshire's Franklin Pierce College. While there, she helped spearhead numerous instruc- tional and institutional changes.
Pierce's graduate program saw immense growth under Buckley. When she came on the job in 2001, the college had one graduate degree - its master of business administration. The school now boasts programs in such diverse fields as information technology, edu- cation and physical therapy.
Buckley said that, at AU, her approach to graduate studies will be based on what makes sense for indi-
vidual programs and for the University as a whole. She said that she has already had conversations with differ- ent deans that have revealed an interest in expanding certain programs.
While at Pierce, Buckley also helped grow distance learning initiatives that enabled expanded offerings in the school's associate, baccalaureate and graduate degree programs.
Here, Buckley said that she has already begun to evaluate distance learning options to see what may work and what will not.
"We're trying to decide what makes sense [for each program]," she said.
Buckley stressed, however, that AU's curriculum would never be pre- dominantly Web-based.
"Not all programs are going online,"
she said.
While Buckley brings a wide knowl- edge base and plethora of experience from her past positions, she said that she is focused on initiatives that play up Alfred's unique traits.
"AU is a small school with ready access to resources ... [and] faculty who are truly committed to working with students," she said. "This is very much in evidence everywhere you go,"
she added.
Buckley said that she expects her biggest challenges at AU will not be
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(Top)- Homecoming Court 2006, joined by last year's king and queen.
(Left)Mike Coupe intercepts ball from Norwich(Above) This year's king is Dillon
Stein and the queen is Charlotte Judd.
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Tíat Lux Opinion October 3, 2006
Waking from voter apathy
Once upon a time, in a college town not so far away, students used Election Day as a chance to demonstrate political activism and prove that Generation Y does not need to be synonymous with apathy.
These students organized voter registration drives, brought a congressional candidate to their campus and lined the streets in front of their polling place when the big day came.
So, when and where did this mythic event take place?
The time was 2004.
The place was Alfred.
The elections that year were heated. The race students cared most about was, of course, between George W. Bush and John Kerry. There was also a big race on locally, between Samara Barend (D- Vestal) and Randy Kuhl (R-Hammondsport).
Students realized how key both of these races were and sense that, perhaps, they held a nation's future in their hands. So they used their hands to fill out registration forms, pull levers, and seal up ' their absentee ballots.
But there had to be a morning after - one where Bush won, Barend lost and student's political zeal fizzled out. In the time that it had taken to walk into the booth, to pull that lever, apathy returned for many Alfred University students.
In the two years since, students have no doubt been fired up about their own personal politics, but the campus has yet to remobilize like it did in '04.
This lost of momentum can best be attributed to the perceived lower stakes in the elections that have followed. Presidential elections are a big deal, and rightfully so. But they're not the only races that shape the course of national, state and local events.
Across the country, midterm elections for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives will determine which party holds the power in national legislative affairs.
In New York, the race for governor is on between Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and Columbia County republican John Faso.
Right here in the 29th Congressional District, Kuhl is running for reelection against challenger Eric Massa (D-Corning).
Even if you decide to apply for an absentee ballot and vote in your hometown, you will likely have numerous opportunities to elect officials who will shape your life on a daily basis.
So Google your state's board of elections, get registered and apply for an absentee ballot.
Pay a visit to CNN.com, pick up a copy of The New York Times, or read Newsweek instead of Elle next time you work out in McLane.
If your day is packed and you have no time for the news, carve out a half hour for The Daily Show - you will not be the only college student in America getting your information from Jon Stewart.
In short: get registered, get educated, get out and vote! O
Can't sleep, classes will get me
Picture this: you get up in the morning, a groggy bag 'o bones, and drag your sleepy self to your computer for your morning e-mail check. You open your limp peepers just enough to scan a quick message from President Edmondson. You can't believe your eyes! Rapture! Glorious wonders! He has announced a University-wide "mental health day."
What does this mean, you ask? It means that classes have been cancelled for the day so everyone can get an unexpected break from the daily grind. Sounds magical, right? Well, too bad, because a marvelment such as this is unheard of at Alfred University.
A mental health day isn't an excuse to be lazy. All students feel burnt out, overwhelmed or on the verge of a meltdown at some point.
In fact, many other colleges partake in this kind of a mini-holiday. Mount Holyoke College, nestled in South Hadley, Mass., observes "Mountain Day," a time for students to explore the moun- tain environs surrounding campus. It is a chance for students to catch up on work, sleep in, hang out with friends and basically regain mental or emotional balance.
At AU, perhaps students would have an opportunity to frolic in the village, discover local lore, scope out some lovely but underrated nature trails or write that Fiat article they've been putting off.
Many administrators acknowledge that college is an extremely stressful time in a young tot's life.
The struggle to balance academic expectations with a social life while also trying to manage money and stay in decent physical shape can drive students to insanity.
Does anyone else think it's time for the powers in Alfred to birth a new and wonderful tradition?
At the Fiat Lux, we think this is a cause worthy of serious consideration.
As we all know, the weather is fickle and winter in Alfred can be a 10-month affair. Our admin- istration should realize that students need to take advantage of the few sun-a-licious days we get.
Perhaps the implementation of a mental health day would even combat seasonal affective disorder that plagues so many students and faculty each year.
A day away from the stress of the college grind is an all-around excellent idea. We, the Fiat Lux, ask administrators to consider the vast benefits of recognizing a campus-wide mental health day. It could even be called "Saxon Appreciation Day." After all, it's probably safe to say that way back in the golden times old King Alfred took a few sanity breaks himself! O
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"Ground Control to Major Tom ..."
BY SHAUN LATULIPPE Photo Editor
NASA and China need cooperation to achieve their exploration goals.
China's censorship policy is adversely changing the way it deals with the world. It is now affect- ing the way NASA does deals with the economic powerhouse.
Last week NASA administrator Michael Griffin visited China to look at its growing space program where, in 2003, it became the third country to send a person in orbit.
Both NASA and China National Space Administration (CNSA) have plans to go to the moon. China does not want to work with the United States on this endeavor, however.
Griffin was severely limited in what he could look at and the information he could obtain in his visit.
In a New York Times article Griffin said, "I have seen a lot of launch pads in my time and didn't need to go that far to see another one."
These launch pads, it seems, were just about the only thing he-saw.
China doesn't want its space and defense secrets to be shared with other nations. Like its absolute control over the media, China wants to control the spread of scientific ideas as well. The space program is controlled by the military, so very little is publicly known about what it is doing.
The reason why I mention all of this is because I think that NASA and CNSA can't achieve their goals by themselves. China and the United States would be a perfect pair for the space program.
China has the money, and the United States has the experience and expertise.
The United States has taken a lackadaisical approach to all of this. We don't want to upset China because of our close economic ties with them. American companies like Google are an example of this. The Chinese government is allowed to censor whatever it wants in the Chinese version of the Google search engine. We are will- ing to give China what it wants. Only the bottom line matters.
The problem is that there is no bottom line in space and science. Do you think NASA is out there to make money? Cooperation between both countries would help all of us. Unfortunately, the word from any official is a stern "Not gonna hap- pen".
If the United States is willing to accept this real- ity, then it will have to accept the fact that NASA doesn't have the financial strength to go to the moon. With NASA's past, it most likely will go way over budget. Just look at the International Space Station budget overruns of four billion dol- lars.
NASA has to figure out a way to work with China. I would suggest that if it doesn't, it will no longer be a valid government entity (Although one could argue that it already isn't.);
How does NASA work with successfully with China? First, by realizing that NASA and China's counterpart are in two different cultures and have different reasons for space exploration. For China, it's national pride. For the United States, it's to have a base to eventually go to Mars. A plan that would fit both cultures would make the idea of working together more enticing. Unfortunately, no such plan has been engineered. O
Stop Hiding What You Mean
JESSICA CABRERA STAFF WRITER I have recently realized that one
main problem among friends, couples^ and people in general is how we interpret what others say.
Has this ever happened to you?
Let's say you want an opinion from your significant other about an idea you have. Your significant other gives you constructive criti- cism. However, that's not what you wanted. All you wanted was for him to listen to your idea.
How does your significant other feel? He thought he was just helping you. How is he supposed to know what you want, if you don't say anything?
My solution to this and similar communication problems that occur between people is to speak up.
People are not mind readers and will not always know what is the right thing to say to accommo- date someone else's feelings. It's neither their job nor duty to know this.
I think that people don't like to hear the truth, because they believe that they know the truth already. They just want someone else to sugar-
coat it to help them feel better about a situ- ation.
When people do not initially speak up, it leaves others out of the loop. They only get a clue of what went wrong after time has passed. This creates frustration. A problem now exists that could have been avoided.
I know how hard it can be to say what you mean. You usually expect the person with whom you are speaking to just "under- stand". When they don't, it's a complete bummer and total disappointment.
I have a challenge for all of the Fiat's readers. When you are having a conversation with a friend, significant other or anyone at all, try to be clear with what you are saying. Avoid ambiguity and see how it feels. Are there fewer arguments?
Is there more unity between you?
In the end, it comes down to the fact that we are all different and we all have a right to interpret what people say and decide how it affects us. All I ask is that you think a little bit more about what someone says before you react. It could change your life. It sure has changed mine. O
Rotaract a chance to reach out
JENNIFER KELLY CONTRIBUTING
WRITER As a senior I am just now begin-
ning to fully understand the importance of community ser- vice, leadership skills and pro- fessional development, which is why I thought it was important to begin a new club on campus.
Rotaract is a club that encom- passes these specific areas of interest, and with the help of Director of International Programs, Petra Visscher, I am hoping we can make it a part of Alfred University.
Rotaract is a university-based
club sponsored by Rotary International. The club focuses on addressing the physical and social needs of the local community, as well as international issues that promote international understanding and peace. Rotaract also emphasizes the importance of professional and leadership development for young adults entering the business world and work force. Aside from service projects, activities encouraged by Rotaract include professional and vocational forums, business technology updates, as well as management and marketing seminars.
Rotaract is a great way for students to prepare for positions they will attain after college, and is designed to create a network of national and inter-
national connections that can be used through- out life.
Rotaract can become the vehicle by which students are able to accomplish goals they are passionate about.
. I personally have a goal in mind that I hope will become the first international ser- vice project of our chapter of Rotaract.
In May 2005 I had the opportunity to travel to Zambia and work with Habitat For Humanity, as well as the community of Kawama. While there, I became very close to a few girls who were approaching high school graduation. These girls shed some light on the many financial obstacles that prevent them from attending college. In letters that I have received recently, the girls are asking me to find money for them to go to college. Knowing that I have my own education to finance, they have asked me to organize with friends to help them find a way to go to college.
Rotaract is designed to address issues like this, and future projects will be based around the local and international interests of members.
If you are interested in being a part of this new group, please contact me [email protected]
For more information on Rotaract you can go to the website: http://www.rotary.org/programs/rota- ract/information/about.html. O
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October 3, 2006 Tiat Lux Tages
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor,
I am writing regarding the article about the "Freshman 15" ["Don't col- lapse under the weight of the freshman 15," Sept. 5,2006]. I recently read a discussion by professionals working in the field of weight issues and eating disorders, and they cited several studies that found the actual average weight gain of first year college students is approximately 2.5 pounds. Of course, an average means that some people gain more and some gain less, or even lose weight.
They found that a small number of freshmen do gain a lot, and that those most vulnerable to weight gain were those who were already struggling with
their weight before they began college. Feel free to contact me for actual refer- ences ([email protected]).
The Fiat Lux article definitely had some good points about the stressors in adjusting to college life, as well as ideas for handling them. Students do need to figure out how they wish to eat now that there are so many options readily available. I'm writing mainly to try to remove one stressor; significant weight gain is not something that most first year students will really experience.
Jana Atlas
Associate Professor of School Psychology
CDC: Fortress of solitude for the studying
B Y S A R A H H A R R I S O N STAFF WRITER
Five months ago saws began buzzing, hammers started to pound and workers initiated construction of what used to be Alfred University's Herrick Memorial Library.
So where are students supposed to go for those late night cram-sessions? The castle, of course.
Last semester, Herrick Director, Stephen Crandall, requested space in the Career Development Center for students to study during the library's closure, according to CDC Interim Director, Mark McFadden.
Crandall's request was for nightly hours available to students for quiet, studi- ous activity. While making their decision to host Crandall's suggested 'late night study hours' the CDC had to weigh its options.
"We considered his proposition on two angles," said McFadden. "The first, that it would help Herrick and second, [the CDC] had always been curious about what kind of student traffic they would get with later hours if they would meet students' needs better with more flexible hours."
The CDC now offers Wednesday night walk-ins from 7 to 10 p.m., and is taking evening hours as well, McFadden added.
Next, the CDC tackled the obstacle of finding enough student monitors during the late nights.
In order to fully staff the study sessions, "we needed 25 hours of coverage a week," said Secretary of the CDC Susan Meacham. Therefore, the CDC decided to hire a total of 8 work-study students, some who work 5- hour shifts, Meacham added.
With a full team of student supervisors hired, the CDC has "two work study students per evening," assured Meacham. The CDC granted Crandall's wish.
From Sept. 17 onward, the CDC opens Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., which Meacham reminded "follows the schedule for Herrick."
Now that the CDC provides students with a positive work environment, students
that choose to take advantage of the CDC's new schedule
"have access to all public areas, including the four inter- view rooms, the staff training room, the computers upstairs and the study spaCe upstairs,"
McFadden said. "The advan- tage of the CDC is that [it has]
access to our [career] resource library," Meacham added.
And after polling various Alfred students, the general consensus was that the CDC created a great opportunity for students as a result of Herrick's on-going renovation.
"We are hoping for the best," declared the CDC team and their new staff.
The CDC is an effective alternative for Herrick's work-study students as well.
Leah Burdick, a sophomore performing arts and psychology major, works for the CDC and manages the late night study hours on Tuesdays. Burdick works the later shift, from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m., and stated that "the shift went really well, and the time passed really quickly." Burdick further stated, "The advantage [to the study sessions] was that I got to study too."
The CDC is holding late night study hours for the entire year, for all students looking for a quiet, comfortable place to study.
For this year at least, plan on going to the castle for late night cramming.
However, get there quickly, because the CDC can only "squeeze about 40 to 50 students," said Meacham. O
History and praise for the modern mullet
BY J E S S I C A B A R N T H O U S E FEATURES EDITOR
The "ape drape," the "beaver paddle," the "Tennessee top hat." These are all names for the infamous haircut most commonly referred to as the mullet. For decades, humankind has found much fascination with this extravagant hairstyle, but what is it about America's favorite 'do that makes the mullet so glorious?
JI ^The most common idesariptiofi o f the mullet»ean be summarized : as "business, in.the front, party in the back" - or, in other words, short in the front and long in the back. But the mullet is much more than that.
T-The'simple des'criptiort fails" to capture the true; essence or the miillet. Consider the long, flowing strands of hair that fall around the nape of the mullet bearer's neck and the short yet glorious mass of hair on top that screams the word "beauty"
from every viewing angle.
The mullet is much more than a haircut. It is a lifestyle.
The proper way to sport a mullet is to wear it with pride everywhere you go.
Do not be intimidated by inferior haircuts. They mean you no harm. Contrary to popular belief, the mullet is not limited to NASCAR races and hockey games.
The mullet is a universal haircut.
Only the pure of heart, mind and soul can see its amazing qualities.
You may be curious about how this glorious haircut first rose to fame. Mulletologists have long debated this issue.
The mullet dates at least as far back as the 16th century, when revolutionaries in the American colonies flaunted it with abandon.
Some mullet scientists believe that Cro-Magnon man relied on the mullet as a means for survival in the severe pose-Ice Age era.
The most common theory is that former Beatle Paul McCartney was the true god who brought the mullet to its rightful place in the spotlight. Photos dating back to 1972 show McCartney delicately displaying the mullet atop his head.
Niel Aspinall, a close friend of McCartney, indicated that "[Paul] regularly referred to his mutated mop-top as 'the Wings of Pegasus,' which clearly was
the inspiration for his band name Wings." Just think: A band was named after the most rockin' hairstyle ever! •
Many celebrities have been seen sporting the mullet. These include Gibson, Patrick Swayze, David Bowie and yes, even Hollywood's favorite mother, Carol Brady.
Generally, there are two gorgeous ways to wear a mullet.
Traditionally, the mullet is worn with the hair falling gently around the owner's- shouldarscSideburns are optional,'." . . • ifii^tj
If the mullet bearer feels like doing something a little more spontaneous, how- ever, he or she may put the hair up into a pony-mullet that will nicely accent the cheekbories. "
According to Short Hair Magazine, there is a new mullet in town.
Called the "Modern Mullet", it is described as follows: "With the combination of New York mullet and country-girl styling, this look is not for your average gal.
But this season, anything goes and this cut is particularly good for the woman with thinning hair who wants height on top."
You can just imagine how prideful women with this style must be of their for- midable "femullets."
You may wonder what is wrong with me because I have found such a fascina- tion with the mullet hairstyle.
I can only ask, "What is wrong with you?!" Is it not clear that the mullet is the hairstyle of the gods? Noble warriors should be honored for their beautiful locks.
The only reason that I do not wear a mullet is that I feel that I am not yet worthy of one. Honestly — do I look like the kind of gal who can rock a mullet? Okay, stop laughing. I can still dream.
It is my honest opinion that the mullet should be our national hairstyle. With patriotism at an all-time high, what better symbol should we use to represent our country than the mullet?
Terrorists should be very afraid because not only are mullets cool, they have attitude, too. O
BY T O M F L E M I N G COPY EDITOR
The Sept. 20 Student Senate meeting began with Director of Herrick Memorial Library Stephen Crandall and Director of Scholes Library Carla Johnson discuss- ing and fielding questions on Herrick renovations.
Johnson said that students, faculty and staff have been very accommodating since Herrick's operations moved into Scholes Library this summer. The major has been a longer wait for books and the current lack of access to books with call letters A-K. Johnson said that a majority of faculty members have adjusted their syllabi to allow for delayed access to Herrick materials and the increased need for interlibrary loan materials.
It was also recommended that students also use Alfred State College's Hinkle Library and the village's own Box of Books to get what they need. Most students' comments were positive.
One question that was asked was whether there was a chance in the future of having a joint library card for both Herrick and Scholes Libraries. Crandall said that it has been considered for some .time, but at the time the computer system was set up it was not technologically possible to have joint cards.
During officer reports, Publicity Chair Jason Weeks announced the upcoming Halloween Fashion Show that will involve students from both AU and ASC.
Details on date, time and venue will be forthcoming, Weeks said.
Secretary Laura Findlay said that she is currently working to get more student artwork in Powell Campus Center.
President Jessica Henderson reported that the How to Swim program was very successful with about 10 students participating in the event.
Henderson also announced that a directory is in the works that will include a list of goods and services - like jewelry and haircuts - that students have up for sale.
The Aeafellas then performed and drove senators and sound technicians alike to dance to songs including "Save Tonight" and "Bodyguard."
During announcements, S.A.F.E. identified their goal for the year to define 'minority.'The Kanakadea yearbook staff announced that all senior portraits are due by Oct. 15. The meeting was then adjourned and followed shortly by a fire alarm.
The Sept. 27 Senate meeting opened with a talk by Women's Leadership Director Amy Jacobson on the new Women's Leadership Academy. The program will include two seminars for academic credit and out-of-course work focused
on gender and leadership. Students who complete the program receive a special notation on their diploma. Current sophomores and juniors can apply for the program. Jacobson noted that the program may also beqome available to first- year students.
While the program was recommended for students without a Y-chromosome, applications from male students will be considered.
AU Bookstore Manager Marcy Bradley announced plans for a raffle to benefit injured football player Julio Fuentes.
Raffle tickets will be sold at the bookstore through Oct. 11 and any other donations will be accepted.
Money will go toward family expenses other than medical expenses.
The Senate broke for committees with the senator from the Fiat Lux taking part in interpersonal communication with the Telecommunications Committee.
Henderson is still looking for anybody interested in promoting its goods or services in thè student directory that are currently in development. To help pay for the directory, advertisements are being sold to clubs for $5.
Henderson also informed the Senate that Safe Ride information will be avail- able soon.The floor voted on the Student Senate Executive Board's budget.
Money was allotted to office supplies, committees, events and awards, the how to program, the joint Halloween party with Alfred State College, and a subscrip- tion to the Alfred Sun for a total of $ 1847.78. It was proposed that an additional paper such as the New York Times should be made available for free to students, but costs were said to be prohibitive.
Open forum included discussion about the fitness center and possible or delayed renovations. One issue presented was why students cannot use the fit- ness center during faculty and staff hours even though it is usually not full.
Other issues included rumors about when the Davis Gym will be renovated or demolished. One rumor discussed on the floor was that demolition would occur in 2009 with a wrecking ball and 20 sticks of dynamite.
As for announcements, The Taste Buds will be making quesadillas at the Women's Leadership Center on Oct. 5. A $5 admission fee will be charged to cover the cost of ingredients.
The Caribbean Students Association announced that it will hold a talent show in the Knight Club on Oct. 21 and its Annual Fashion Show on Nov. 17.
The next ALANA Stories topic will be "Coming Out of the Closet" on Oct.
9. AUTV is looking to fill its airspace and is very interested in any ideas people haive for shows. Interested parties should stop by the AUTV offices on the first floor of Powell Campus Center. O
Roving
Reporter
BY ASHLEY PADDOCK PHOTOS BY KARLI-MARIE
REYES
What is your favorite part about Autumn in Alfred?
"It used to be the cider, but I can't find it anywhere. Now it's the apples. They're fresh."
Katie Freess, Senior Comparative Cultures
"The colors of leaves."
Evan Himes, Senior Comparative Cultures
"The weather. It's not too hot, and no snow yet."
Brandon Gustafson, Senior Political Science
"The only thing is it will be warm for a little while before the disaster [winter]. Autumn is pleasant."
Samantha Moore, Junior Pre-Law
"The color of the leaves."
Cassie Vu, Sophomore Business Administration
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tions will be sent to the student stating the violation and describing what steps to take to resolve the matter, once the guard has generated the ticket, said Dougherty.
"What really sold me [on iParq] was the e-mail notification," he said.
The initial e-mail will state the stu- dent has five days to appeal the violation.
Alternately, the student can pay the tick- et through iParq. The second e- mail will arrive following the fourth day of the infraction occurrence and will serve as a final notice to the possible courses of action the student may take.
The second notice will also inform the stu- dent that there is only one more day to carry out any action. If the student takes no steps on the sixth day, the ticket must be paid - no appeal can be made. However, "We'll always work with people," Dougherty said.
If the student makes an online appeal, an appeal committee will evaluate the violation and determine an outcome.
According to Woughter, other institutions that use iParq were not fond of the online appeal feature because of the absence of a personal approach. However, at AU an online appeal will be printed by Public Safety and placed in a folder, which will then be seen by a committee.
iParq not only makes parking issues less painful for students, but it makes the vio- lation documentation process run more smoothly for safety guards.
Instead of writing tickets, guards now have a hand-held device with a stylus. There have been plenty of positive responses from stu- dent guards, said Dougherty.
The device can scan the barcode of any student's parking permit; it allows the guard to punch the parameters of the violation; it can take a picture of the infraction to provide tangible visual evidence and it automatically prints out the ticket. This makes the entire ticket writing process more accurate and less time consuming.
"It makes the University more accountable for its actions," said Dougherty.
iParq will not be fully implemented at AU until next summer, when it will also apply to faculty and staff.
"The decision was made not to have fac- ulty and staff on iParq until their permits
expire in August 2007," said Dougherty. At that point, he added, they can go online to register for and receive permits.
. Faculty and staff will be. subject to the same penalties and restrictions as students.
"A faculty or staff member cannot park in a student spot and a student cannot park in a faculty or staff spot," said Dougherty.
While it may be difficult to believe that iParq didn't just fall out of the sky, its intro- duction to AU was spearheaded by Woughter, with helping hands from Dean of Students Norm Pollard, Secretary of Public Safety Lena McDermott and Woughter's former intern, Chris LeMasters, '06.
"iParq is fairly new as a product, not just to AU," Woughter stated.
According to Woughter, former Associate Dean of Students Daryl Conte recom- mended the system after working with it at University of New England, where he is now employed. When UNE's chief of pub- lic safety endorsed the program, it got the ball rolling at AU, Woughter said.
LeMasters interviewed people at other campuses to get their opinions on iParq, Woughter said.
"Almost across the board they were posi- tive, so we asked the [iParq] salespeople for a demo. [Dougherty] liked it as well and we moved forward on it," she explained.
So far, there have only been minor gli tches with iParq, as any new program would, said Woughter. However, according to Dougherty,
"We get a lot of technical support."
"iParq delivers to students a more service- friendly product," Dougherty added.
After discovering what iParq has to offer, Freeman said, "I like it." O
Bergren lecturer shares HOPE for future
BY ABIGAIL GRIFFITH STAFF WRITER
Medical diplomacy could be the key to improving the ailing image of the United States in the global com- munity.
This was the message of Project HOPE President and CEO Dr. John P. Howe's speech, "Medical Diplomacy,"
that was presented at the Bergren Forum on Sept. 28 in Nevins Theater. He was here as a guest of the Alfred University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Howe focused his talk on the diplomatic benefits that can be reaped with a medical humanitarian organization like HOPE. He reminisced that the project was origi- nally created as an initiative to improve international relationships.
Dr. William B.Walsh, a former medical officer, was responsible for the creation of Project HOPE (Health Opportunities for People Everywhere). Howe praised the audacity of his predecessor, who, in 1958, told President Eisenhower that Americans were not "well- liked." Walsh also told the president that he could change this worldwide view with just one Navy hospital ship.
In I960, the S.S. Hope set sail.
While the ship has long since been retired, Howe emphasized that HOPE'S original goals are much thé same today as they were then. Today, the project works to improve the health of women and children in coun- tries across the globe.
"HOPE was created [to give] care to patients that they wouldn't have had otherwise," Howe explained.
"[The ship] and project became an icon of America's humanity."
Thé importance of projects like HOPE in a post-9/11 world could not be underestimated, stressed Howe. He believes that they are a valuable way of reestablishing the United States as a compassionate nation, especially in the Muslim world. Howe sighted a BBC poll that showed that in Indonesia, a laigely Muslim country, less than 20 percent of the population thought favorably of America. After Project HOPE'S tsunami relief visit, that number jumped to just over 65 percent.
"We live in a tumultuous world, today," said Howe.
"HOPE is about all of us reaching out to make a differ- ence. .. it's about gaining trust."
HOPE has been working overtime to gain that trust
over the last few years. Howe sighted successful project sites in Poland, Indonesia, Basra and China, where 2000 children will receive much-needed heart surgery this year, thanks to the organization's efforts.
"Those kids didn't choose their zip code," Howe pointed out. "They didn't ask to be born with fewer health opportunities."
During the forum, Howe took heat for HOPE'S refusal to speak out against the Iraq war. In return, Howe argued that HOPE should remain a neutral, bipartisan body. He pointed out that many of the project's sister foundations have lost their legs when the .political party they have sided with is no longer in power.
"Yes, it's possible I could use HOPE as a platform to become involved in the very difficult political situation you described," said Howe. "But you give up opportuni- ties to be political to gain more."
Howe noted that there has been an increase in the amount of medical diplomacy worldwide. He believes this is due in part to the number of universities and med- ical schools who have chosen to add global health to their curriculum. Howe even cited Alfred's new global perspective requirement as an example.
"It offers you a window to the world," Howe explained. "Alfred students will be in a great posi- tion."
Howe believes that everyone should take advantage of the opportunity to work with a project like HOPE. He said that anyone in the medical field can be involved, and that these were brilliant chances to "whet you appe- tites."
"It's a way for students to get their toes in the water,"
said Howe.
Though HOPE is largely an internationally-based group, Howe said that events like Hurricane Katrina
"changed things." While he said the project would still remain a predominantly overseas effort, he hopes the future will involve more domestic involvement. This could offer even more learning opportunities for the American college community.
Howe hopes that the new global perspective will
"bring people across campus together."
"You might think things are great in Alfred, New York, and that the world will be fine," warned Howe.
"[But there] is always a penalty for looking inward."
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Campus construction crunch:
Deadlines and student concerns
BY CHARLOTTE JUDD STAFF WRITER
Many returning students have wondered about South Hall and when renovations will be com- pleted.
Originally, South Hall was slated to be complete by the beginning of this semester. However, the project has been tabled until further notice. The current floor plan houses about 90 students, in suite-style living. This project, once begun, should take up to 12 months to complete.
Many students have expressed disappoint- ment that South Hall is incomplete.
"South Hall needs to be done as soon as pos- sible, and must live up to the hype," said senior ' communication studies
major Isiah Burnett. He
added that he had hoped to live there this year.
Campus housing has not suffered without South Hall, according to Director of Residence Life Brenda Porter Currently, she said, only two students are resid- ing in temporary hous- ing, and both should be in permanent placements in the near future.
"If South Hall had been available," Porter says, "I'm sure it would have been full as a result of the housing sign-up process last spring!"
Several residence halls were updated over the summer.. Cannon Hall underwent a complete makeover, with new furniture in the common room and new flooring in hallways and student rooms.
The Ford Street Apartments were newly furnished, and vinyl
flooring was laid down to replace carpeting in common rooms.
A new fire safety stair- case was added to The Brick, and new floor- ing was laid in Kruson Hall. Upgrades; to
• residence hall bath- rooms are planned for the near future. Director of Capital Operations Michael Neiderbach said that he welcomed students' comments, questions and concerns.
"We're always think- ing of you [and we] take • your input very seri- ously," he said. This and every spring, surveys will be distributed regarding the quality of living in residence halls, suites and the apartments.
Other upcoming proj- ects include the expan- sion of Miller. Anew the- ater will be built adjacent . to Ade Hall beginning in the summer of 2007.
This project is said to last 1 8 - 2 4 months.
Senior Art & Design and dance student Danielle Smith is happy to see that the dance program is growing and moving forward. This expansion gives students the opportunity to put on more productions with larger audiences. T h e
"more demand for it, the more spaces should be put in," Smith states.
Also in the summer of 2007, a ceramics muse- um will be built where Davis Gym currently stands. The museum will be about 20,000 square inches and will take 12 - 1 8 months for comple- tion. Some students feel differently about the future of Davis Gym.
Freshman business major Eric Ramos believes that, "Davis should be turned into an alternative gym for
more recreational play."
He goes on to say that often times the basket- ball court in McLane is used by sports teams.
The winter months are fast approaching and the heating system has recently been updated.
New boilers have been installed in the heat- ing plant, and industrial system controls such as Iconics, Genworks and Niagara help keep track of activity in over half of the buildings on campus.
One of the older boilers is still .present, acting as a backup.
Junior Fine Arts stu- dent Heather Gould-Sale thinks that, "it's great that they're updating to make sure we're warm this winter."
Keep on the look out for other great changes ahead. O
Apple fails to deliver with new iPod
B Y N I C K S O N T O U S S A I N T , CONTRIBUTING WRITER
This past week Apple unveiled the latest model of its iPod music player.1!
The iPod is now in its fifth gen- eration and has slightly improved itself from last year's video model.
There are now two mod- els available: an 80 gig that stores 20,000 songs and a 30 gig that stores the usual 7,500.
The new iPod has added the option for music listeners to also become mini-gamers on the go with games including Bejeweled and Pac Man avail- able on the iTunes database.
Other interface improvements include an alphabetical scroll option for easier music file searching.
Longer video battery life and a brighter screen for better picture were also added to complement the new iTunes 7, which allows customers to download full movies and other video content.
The screen size remains the same at 2.5 inches. It offers the perfect view of the over 200 television shows available from iTunes. Although Apple has taken these steps, many people were expecting a lot more from
"the player to end all players."
In the current market, mp3 players need more in less in order to impress.
Features like Wi-Fi, high defini- tion, and DVR capabilities such as the Arcos are what the future holds.
Although extremely popular in the mp3'community, the iPod has not pushed its limits as far as what can be offered in a pocket device.
One company that has set some entertaining stan- dards for mp3's is Creative.
Creative's most popular player is its Zen Vision M.
The Zen is a 30 gig player with video, high-def output, voice recorder, FM radio, up to 5 hours of video, photo storage and a radio recorder. It is about the same size as the generation 3 iPod and comes in six colors.
It also offers the ability to store contacts and calendars while pass- word protecting personal content.
I have tried to find a play- er that can do the job of the Zen and have yet to succeed.
The Zen is comparable to an unlocked iPod Video - so free from its corporate master that it allows the user room for plenty of customization.
That freestyle approach is what helps the Zen edge out the iPod. Although one definite pro of an iPod is its sleek style and iTunes interface, I think that anyone who uses a Zen will say that they have found peace. O
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Photo Mosaic of Paper art in Harder Hali PHOTO BY SHAUN LATUUPPH
October 3, 2006 Tíat Lux
Ridiculously easy penne pasta with tomato basil sauce
B Y J E S S I C A B A R N T H O U S E FEATURES EDITOR
This recipe's so simple you won't even believe you had to read the rest of this article to figure it out. Penne pasta with tomato basil sauce is an awesome, quick dinner that also makes amazing leftovers.
So here's the lowdown:
1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes (add another can if you're feeding more than one other person)
2 tablespoons of dried basil 1 tablespoon of dried oregano pepper, to taste
4 or 5 garlic cloves, chopped 1 package of penne pasta A pan to boil the pasta in A sauté pan to cook the sauce in
Sauté the chopped garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil (or in a pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) over medium heat. Stir it con- stantly until the garlic begins to brown (about 5-8 minutes).
Next, drain the tomatoes and throw them in the pan with the garlic.
Add the basil, oregano and pepper, stirring constandy.
Lower the heat, place a lid over the pan and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally. Boil water in the other pan for penne and cook
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unlike those faced by her colleagues nationwide.
One concern, particularly among colleges and universities in the northeastern United States, is the change in the demography of higher education, she explained.
"[We need to find out] who our students will be and where they will come from," she said. "We need to think creatively about that."
Buckley also noted that one of her chief chal- lenges is to respond to students' concerns about their futures.
She suggested that the biggest concern among current undergraduates is their place in the world at large.
"It is not just local or national anymore," she said.
While Buckley said that young people's familiar- ity with technology goes a long way, she added that there is more to global citizenship than the ability to communicate with someone from another nation or continent in a chat room. The issues of globaliza- tion are more complex than that, she said.
Buckley said that her first step toward helping students would be in getting to know them. In addition to her plan to post office hours for stu-
Kdqnt visits, she saidr that she; is working with Vice President of Student Affairs Kathy Woughter on several activities that will put her in closer contact with AU students.
Buckley, who has a research background in women's studies and was the dean of liberal arts and sciences at Texas Women's College for several years, said that she also hopes to meet and work with students by becoming involved in Women's Leadership Center activities.
She said that she has already attended several
the pasta until tender. By the time the pasta's done, the sauce will be ready to serve.
There are also super-easy variations on this recipe. Don't be afraid to experiment! Some possible additions include:
Mushrooms Chopped onions
A drop or two of hot sauce
Chicken pieces (Just make sure they're cooked all the way before you add them to the sauce.)
Eggplant or Tofu
Seriously—the possibilities are endless when it comes to tomato sauce. If you're a huge fan of, say, gummi bears, throw them in! Who knows? Maybe you'll be selling the idea to Emeril one day. O
campus events, and hopes to learn even more about students' co-curricular experiences.
"I welcome invitations from students to their clubs' and organizations' events and activities,"
she said.
Buckley, who began her higher education career as a professor, even said that she eventually hopes to return to the classroom during her time at AU.
Students who do not catch up with Buckley on campus may bump into her on the sidewalks of Alfred. Buckley said that she loves taking walks - and yes, they are often with her pooch in tow.
"I enjoy being outside because I am in the office so much," she explained.
When the weather gets chilly, Buckley said that she plans to stick with her walking regimen, but conceded that she would probably have to do so with the help of a treadmill in McLane.
While it is the sunshine and fresh air that keeps Buckley going on her walks outside, inside her office she said that her chief inspiration is her stu- dents.
"That's why I'm still in higher education," she said. "I think the opportunity to educate new gen- erations is a significant responsibility, but an enor- mous opportunity." O
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Food For Thought
SUBMITTED BY ALFRED UNIVERSITY CHAPTER OF INTER VARSITY CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP
In an effort to add to the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural vital- ity of our campus, InterVarsity desires to submit "Food For Thought" related to the history of American higher education.
Primarily, but not exclu- sively, we will draw from the life and philosophy of Alfred University's second president Jonathan Allen, a pioneer of the institution:
Harvard was founded in 1636 and the college philosophy con- tained the following statement:
"Let every student consider well the main end of His life and studies is to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternal life, John 17:3, and therefore to lay Jesus Christ at the bottom, as the only foundation of all sound knowledge and learning..."
The college's early mot- tos were Veritas (Truth) .and In Christi Glorium (To
the Glory of Christ).
Jonathan Allen, Alfred University's second president shared this same philosophy.
This progressive and disci- plined man was deeply com- mitted to the Lord Jesus Christ and served as its president for nearly 30 years. Thé seal on the Fiat Lux means "Let there be Light" to express its aim and high mission as an institution in the early years of its founding.
In his baccalaureate sermon in June of 1886, titled "The Ideal College-A Light," Allen stated:
"The college, therefore, should not foster the absorptive capaci- ties of the mind by cramming it with piles of 'learned lum- ber', nor spiritless mechani- cal perfunctory routine, not muscle at the expense of brain, nor hypercritical refinements at the expense of manhood, but foster rather spontaneity, freshness, freedom, original- ity, and independent thought and investigation, comprehen- sive view, a respect for ideas, scholarly enthusiasm, respon- sive to the teachings of the most gifted minds of all ages, and ethical worthiness, and a reverent theistic temper, based on a culture that organizes and develops all into character...
again a college should seek as its highest end to give a culture whose growth is Godward."
The Cripple of the Inishmaan
Wednesday-Saturday; X)ct, 4-7 @ 8 p.m. In the CD Smith Theatre
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Resene tickets in advance.
Graduate School in the Arts Info Session
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;Wednesday, Oct. 4 @ 5:30 p.m. in Harder Hall Art students should take advantage of helpful tips about applying to graduate school in this informa- tional meeting.
Bergren Forum: Smyrna between East ànd Wèst , Thursday, Oct. 5 @ 12:10 p.m. in Nevins Theater Join associate professor of art Gerar Edizel as he presents historical circumstances for the formation of Smyrna.
AWE Showdown
Saturday, Oct. 7 @ 8 p.m. in Davis Gym
Move over EWA. Check out the first wresting orga- nization on campus in an action-packed evening of body slamming, hair pulling and word bashing galore!
ALAN A 5tories: Coming out of the Closet Monday, Oct. 9 @ 12:15 p.m. in Nevins Theater In honor of National Coming Outlay on Oct, 11, join five students as they sharè their experiences
about coming out of the closet. --
Spectrum & National Coming Out Day
Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Powell Campus Center
In support of this national evènti éprtièìànd get <sf free "Gay? Fine by Me" t-shirt to help rally for the
cause. Make haste; shirts are limited.
Poder Latino Battle of the Sexes
Saturday, Oct. 21 @ 12 p.m. in Davis Gym
Sign up at the Info Desk to participate in this fun and exciting evei^ittihg tìién against women in events like TwiiSt^Suicide, 3-vn-3 basketball and much more., Spegtntorswelcome!
WalkjfrHxfarfqfthe Career Development Center Tue$da^Wi^e$d^ and Thursdays from 1-4:30 p.m. @ tfteyDJy / f 11
Take advantage of the ¡gredt resources and help the CDC staff has to offer. Have your resumes and cover letters critiqued, participate in a mock interview or prepare for an internship.
Kanakadea Yearbook General Interest Meetings
Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. mjffo&QS,
In celebration of the iOOm yolume, join the staff in creating a fun, memaiM^ yearbook to commemorate this event!
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