Females can shop MORE at the bookstore

               The Utica College Bookstore has expanded it's apparel to fit the female students' interest after the usual settlement for the unisex clothing.

               Savannah Hansen, assistant manager of the UC Bookstore, is in charge of the general merchandise. Ever since June 2009, she has been working for the bookstore. Hansen has been able to change the bookstore for the better. Her decisions have allowed the bookstore to sell more women's clothing than every before. 

               As in the past, the bookstore goes through a particular process for orders. Lauren Partyka, manager of the UC Bookstore, is in charge of the school supplies and book orders. According to Hansen, the supplies are chosen from a "Pick List" given to the store by the home office. Partyka and Hansen are being told the amount of each supply to sell to the students by the corporate offices. For the books, it's process differs. 

              For years, it has been the same way of ordering trade and reference books. The books are ordered on demand by students or professors. As for other times, it would be sent automatically to the store from the vendors. If professors had an upcoming exam for their students, they would special order the books through  the bookstore. 

              The clothing has been chosen from the "Assortment Plan" given to each college bookstore of Barnes & Noble. Each brand would tell the bookstore what type of clothing can be sold in the store. Another aspect for the clothing for years has been the GM Newsletter. This is provided to all Barnes & Noble College Booksellers about the different trends and the ways other bookstores are selling their clothing. 

              "The students are our customers and we sell what they want," said Hansen. She felt her motivation for selling the women's clothing came from the students. According to Hansen, her female student workers constantly complained about the lack of women's fitted clothing. 

               Hansen first tested the waters of female clothing with "Fear the Moose - Utica" tees. "These t-shirts were not good at all," she said. "They ran too small and close-fitted." These shirts did not sell well for the bookstore. The Champion vendor sold better for the bookstore displaying "Utica College" on the front. 

               "I realized there has been a lot more women's clothing being sold," said Jamilia Cain. She is a sophomore psychology student. "I love the UC tees and the tie-dye shirts, but I brought some track shorts and a zippered sweatshirt." 

                In December 2009, Jansport sold black and white sweatpants with "Utica" in pink zebra print to the bookstore. According to Hansen, every bookstore in the upstate region carried these pants specifically for their school. "The black ones sold out in a week, but the white ones a lot slower," she said. She constantly speaks with the Hamilton bookstore allowing the region to all sell similar clothing. 

               Women's clothing now makes up between 15 to 20 percent of the stores' general merchandise. The new tie-dye navy sweatshirts for women were sold out in one month. These new trends were especially posted in the GM Newsletter. In February of 2010, the newsletter promotes the "Spring Theme Table" of Pink and Green. As it states, "New product for the spring table should be set up on 3.01.10 and will feature Spring Break travel items continuing with the pink and green trend." There have been many changes not only in the bookstore, but in what they are persuaded to convey from the stores. 

                The bookstore has continued to improve on the intake of female fitted clothing. Their growth of the clothing has allowed it to be sold very quickly. 

Undercover Haters

                 The term "hater" has continuously been used language, but we don't seem to notice the true haters surrounding us. Then again, they are more behind the scenes. They are "undercover".

                   As we think back, everyone remembers "Angela Smith". This was apparently a Utica College student, who made a fake facebook account. They took it upon themselves to expose gossip from campus drama. Everyone was appalled and shocked by these accusations. People stayed near their sidekicks and laptops to see what he or she will post next. Rumor after rumor destroyed relationships, friendships and personal integrity. Students tried as hard as possible to put two and two together trying to figure out who was responsible. Eventually, you saw papers on the front of Strebel Student Center's doors asking about any available information. Of course, there were false assumptions on certain people. In the end, it all died down until another "Angela Smith" account was made. There was more exposure and hurtful statements made about students. Till this day, no one is absolutely positive about who did it or if these statements were true. The rumors floated away and UC students moved on.
                   As much as we hate to admit it, these people can be our very friends. Everyone would become surprised with a huge incident like the facebook account. Still, we don't seem to realize we are surrounded by "haters" on a daily basis. We may be telling our best friend private information, then they tell their other best friend, and the cycle continues. Undercover haters are surrounded by you on this campus constantly. You can not be surprised about huge incidents, because it happens right in front of your face in smaller portions. Rather than accusing others of being "haters", we should think about whether or not we are giving something to talk about. You shouldn't spread your business loosely and expect things to remain a secret. Maybe in actuality the we are our own undercover hater.
                    Still, the most perplexing thing is why do these people have to hide their identity? We wonder to ourselves, what could they possibly be gaining? For a person to create a fake e-mail address, fake facebook account and spend time writing rumors, we wonder are you passing your classes? There are so many questions for the people who hide their identity to expose others. These may be the same people with a bad reputation trying to take the attention off of themselves. We may be giving them something to talk about, but these people have no right to prey into people's business anonymously.
                    As the relieve comes off our shoulders about Angela Smith, we enjoy our twitter accounts on the blackberries and iphones. Then, here comes "YouGotBlownUp". Someone creates a fake twitter account exposing more gossip. He or she has decided to tell everyone to send them a personal message if they would like to tell someone's "dirt". Who in their right mind would send information to them knowing they could possibly tell the public about the message. Obviously, they are coming up with these accusations all on their own. Why should we entertain these people?
                     Now, it goes both ways. Regardless if the information is accurate or not, there is no right for anyone to post information about our private lives. The "Honesty Box" and "Formspring" isn't any different than the fake accounts. People are asking you questions about your life. People are telling you things that they can't say to your face. Yet, everyone goes around calling themselves "trustworthy" and "real". Again, we entertain the gossip. When someone asks you personal questions on formspring, no need to post them on facebook or twitter. We are constantly giving people ideas about us. Your facebook statuses and tweets are a reflection of who you are. People will only know what you tell them.
                       I've heard of other colleges having the same issue. Still, you should be aware Utica College is a very small campus. What you tell one person may actually be telling 3 other people. We don't seem to realize the undercover haters could be the person always next to us. We shouldn't give them something to talk about. Remember your best friend is your worst enemy.

Multi-cultural Greek Forum

              On Wednesday, March 10th, Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. held their annual Multicultural Greek Forum. This was a wonderful event providing the UC campus with information on different Greek organizations. There were "Greeks" who traveled from other schools such as Syracuse University and Hamilton College. Each organization were required to answer specific questions and give background information on their organization. The question grabbing the audience's attention the most was, "If you were the opposite sex, which fraternity or sorority would you have chosen?" The audience remained intrigued through out the entire event. Whether you were interested in an organization or there for support, it was worth the time. Here is a glimpse of the organizations:

  

Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

                             Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, Inc.

                                    Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

                                  Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

                                   Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

                                   Sigma Lambda Upsilon, Inc.

                          Lambda Sigma Upsilon Fraternity, Inc.

If you missed the event, look forward to it next year!
PHOTOS BY: Amber Recio

NEW Leadership & Wellness Center

             The new Leadership and Wellness Center was created to give students a variety of opportunities to develop leadership skills other than at leadership weekend as well as to help students feel better and give them chances to get out and focus on being healthy, says Maureen Murphy, the assistant director of Student Activities. Kelly Adams, assistant vice president for Advertisement/Marketing & Communications for Institutional Advancement, is very excited to have this kind of center available to the students. He believes that students will be able to walk away with a variety of experiences.
              "The role that the center could play is as a very visible and effective bridge between academic and social dimensions of student education and experience here," said Adams. "The programming will provide meaningful opportunities to students." The events the center has in place already range from the Biggest Loser Challenge, a Ski trip, and different kinds of workshops.
                The center is holding a series of leadership workshops. They will be open to students, faculty, and staff; also, private sessions can be scheduled by individual UC organizations for a more one-on-one approach. The workshops will focus mainly on three topics this semester which are body language, officer transition, and basic organization issues such as delegation and pumping up other members to get more involved.
                The body language workshop is designed to make people aware of the different types of body language, how to effectively use body language in situations, that some body language can be taken as negative even though it isn't meant that way, and how to be aware of your own language.
                "Some people use negative body language and they don't even know they are doing it," said Maureen Murphy. "My workshop is designed to educate people how to be aware of this."
                Office transitions are something that happens in every organization at least once a year, sometimes once a semester. It is very important that organizations are aware of how to effectively transition and know that they need sufficient time to do so, said Murphy. Paul Lehmann, director of Student Activities, will be helping put on this workshop. Lehmann describes the workshop as "a course on advancing leaders on strategies and how to transition form one group leader to another." He said organizations sometimes wait too long to start the transition process.
               "Most wait until March or April to pick new officers, leaving no time to work with the present position holder or plan for the next year," said Lehmann. "They end up needing to take at least a month out of the fall semester to teach/transition the new position leader. Sometimes the previous holders are seniors and by the time new ones are picked, seniors may have 'checked out' or they graduate before the transition is done."
               Sometimes organizations have problems with their leaders delegating jobs and tasks to other members for a variety of reasons. There are times that some members may feel that not everyone is as dedicated as the other and this can be a reason why they have problems delegating. This is where "pumping up" other members comes in. The workshop that covers basic organization issues will offer ways for leaders and members to get excited about their organization and what their focus is and what needs to get done. It will also give tips on delegating tasks to other members.
                The dates and times of these workshops are not yet determined. If you are interested in having Maureen Murphy hold a workshop for your organization, you can contact her by e-mail at mrmurphy@utica.edu, by phone at (315) 792-3037, or stop by her office in 105 Strebel Student Center.

                                                SUBMITTED BY: Sarah Lucia

More info: http://www.utica.edu/student/activities/leadershipwellness.cfm

Two UC Juniors Make Women's Basketball History

         For the first time in Utica College women's basketball history, two juniors have reached 1,000 career points during the same season.
         Forward Jessica Berry, Rome, N.Y., became the eighth player in the program's history to reach 1,000 career points during the Pioneers' fourth game of the 2009-2010 season against Hamilton College on Nov. 30.
         Since then, Berry, who sports jersey number 33, has reached a total of 1,507 points, placing her in third place for individual career-high scoring since 1980. She trails the No. 1 spot by only 262 points.
         Berry's teammate, guard Devon Croll, Vernon, N.Y., became the ninth player to join the 1,000 point club during their game against Hartwick College on Feb. 16.
         Four games later, Croll, jersey number 11, is now up to 1,048 points and has taken sixth place in individual career-high scoring.
         According to Utica College's sports information director, Gill Burgmaster, both players are moving up on the record sheets in areas other than shooting, too.
         "Jess has a great shot at becoming the College's all-time leading scorer," Burgmaster said. "And she is on pace to become just the second player in program history to score 1,000 points and grab 1,000 rebounds. Devon is on pace to become the programs all-time leader in assists and steals."
          But, breaking records is not all these two players do. Berry, who is pursuing a degree in criminal justice, and psychology major, Croll, have also earned many awards for their hard work.
          This seaon, Berry was named the Empire 8 Conference Player of the Year and she received Conference Player of the Week five times. She was named the ECAC Division III Upstate Co-Player of the Week and was selected as a member of the Empire 8 All-Conference First-Team for the third consecutive year.
           In 2009, Berry was named to the ECAC Division III Upstate New York All-Star Team for the second straight season and she became the second player in Utica College history to be named to the D3hoops.com National Team of the Week. She was named Rookie of the Year for both ECAC Upstate and the Empire 8 Conference in 2008.
            Croll joined Berry as a member of the Empire 8 All-Conference First-Team this season.
            In 2009, Croll was named to the Empire 8 All-Conference Second Team for the second consecutive season and she was named Utica College Female Athlete of the Week. During her freshman season, Croll was named the Empire 8 Rookie of the Week twice.
            Utica College's women's basketball head coach, Michele Davis, says that Berry and Croll are very valuable to the team, but that both players know it's a team effort that has driven their success.
            "They're both exceptional players and students...Jess, right now, is averaging almost 22 points a game and I believe Devon's averaging 13 to 15 points a game. And we need them to score to be successful," Davis said. "Anytime we get those individual awards, whether it's a player of the week or player of the year or we score a thousand, they both realize the team has helped them reach that potential. Even the other day, Devon left her 1,000 point balloons and flowers up in the locker room because it was a team award...that's a great team player."
              Berry echoed her coach's response on teamwork when asked if she felt any pressure being the team's lead scorer.
              "Not really," Berry said. "We don't need to rely on just one player. We have four other people on the court who are just as capable. I've been so successful because of those 14 other players that we have. Ya know, we come in each day, practice and work hard. They make me better."
               Croll followed suit and credited her team as she recounted the moment when she made the shot that put her on the record boards.
               "Well, I really didn't know, but I guess everybody else knew. So, after I made the shot, I just turned around and I didn't know what was going on," Croll said. "But, I felt good. I mean it's not just me, it's the players, like my team. They pass me the ball, we work together, so it's a great accomplishment overall,"
               Now that their regular season is over and they've grabbed the Empire 8 Championship title with a 21-6 record overall, the Pioneers will play in the NCAA Division III Championship next weekend.
              Burgmaster believes that Berry and Croll's accomplishments will help to put some pressure on their opponents in upcoming games.
              "The competition comes to Utica knowing they are going to have to play against two of the best players in the conference. That's a very intimidating feeling," Burgmaster said. "Jess and Devon have helped lift the program to new heights and hopefully their success on the court will translate into a deep run in post season play."
              As for next season, Coach Davis says that both players have the potential to challenge Lyke's 1, 769 points for the No. 1 spot. Davis even says that Lyke is eager for them to do so.
              "Ya know, the funny thing is, Sharon is very supportive of our program. She comes to a lot of our games," Davis said. "She'll shoot me a text before every game, 'Wish the girls good luck.' She wants it done. She's like, 'I'm waiting for it. I'm excited for next year when they break my record."

                                SUBMITTED BY: Miranda McKee

The ONLY big event for UC

              On the night of Friday, March 5th, people coming from everywhere near and far came to set up the Boehlert Conference Center. There were people coming in from afternoon till night to park their cars for the big event. Campus safety were out on big alert for all visitors entering and leaving the campus. America's Greatest Heart Run & Walk was held on the Utica College campus for the 13th consecutive year.
               On Saturday, March 6th, students were awaken in all dorms to people shouting with joy. There were over 10,000 people on campus to sign up and get started for the walk/run. Everyone had the option of the 3-mile walk, 3-mile run, 5-mile run, 10-mile run or 30K run. This is the only time of the year, there would be so many people on campus. Here is an insight:

 The teams get together after signing up 

Inside the gym: Signing up 

Team UC begins the walk

Only the beginning

The FINISH Line

Every organization walked or ran for this big occasion. It may be sad, but truthful to say, this is the only event you will see every organization on campus come together for a good cause. This poses as a very big occasion for the Utica College community. Still, why don't we all come together more?

            Runners and walkers were given water, subway sandwiches of either turkey or tuna, fruit snacks, granola bars, yogurt or tangerines. There was so much support and excitement for this particular day. We should go back to the idea of this being the only event, everyone would come together. Does the Utica College community truly work together? Unlike a university, this is a smaller campus. Apparently, we have the Homecoming events, but even then not everyone would be completely involved. This is exceptional for everyone deciding to come and show support for a good cause. The American Heart Association is not the only organization seeking help and donations. We should question ourselves of why hasn't anyone put together more big walks or run for other organizations. The UC campus came together in time of the earthquake of Haiti. Now, Chile had an even worse experience than Haiti and what have we as a college done in support. We should not refer to just one organization. Rather college students as a whole we should come together for more causes. 

              Some people would believe college students are concentrating on their work so much. This factor would make it difficult to come up with huge community service projects. How true is this statement for Utica College, when 11% of students per semester are on academic probation. Another point comes to mind, can we be completing community service acts to make ourselves look good. As students, we are should be more motivated coming up with innovative ideas. We shall question our actions not just a human beings or growing adults, but as a college students. Are we doing community service to provide genuine help or to make our organizations look better? In actuality, what big accomplishments have we done as a college for others in need besides the Heart Run & Walk?

Party, Party, Party...Let's all get KICKED OUT!

         UC students are the same as most college students when it comes to partying. Everyone wants to enjoy their 4 years of college the best way they can. The partying and freedom on a college campus hasn't benefited everyone. Overall, students seem to forget their original goal of being in college.                

In Vol. 63, Issue 19 of the Tangerine, Danielle Kane wrote an article titled "11% of UC Students Put on Academic Probation" discussing the issue of academic probation on the Utica College campus. It states "Approximately 11 percent of students every semester, whose grade point average fall below 2.0..." According to Steve Pattarani, the dean of Student Success, he claims "It's just over 200 students who are on academic probation per semester."
              In general, this is very sad information for the community. There are a bit over 3,000 students enrolled at UC and a little over 400 students have a GPA of lower than 2.0 ever year. Students fail to realize that after two semesters of academic probation, you can be dismissed from school. There is no one to blame but yourself for your GPA being so low.
               Every student will have their worst semester in college. It should not get to the point where you are forgetting about your priorities. Here are some tips for passing your classes:

• You don't have to be at all the parties every week from Thursday night to Saturday night
• Skip at least one party to catch up on your work
• Put your pride aside and speak to your professors or advisers for extra help
• Request a tutor for your classes
• Use a calendar or planner to keep track of all your due dates for homework or upcoming exams
• Stay away from the people who are distractions to your work
• You don't have to live in the library, but go there very often
• Figure out your best place for studying whether it's your room or the library
• Don't over-study because it will be worse not better for you
• Read over your notes every night to avoid cramming 
• Find more time to complete your work during the day to avoid a lack of sleep 

 We all want to enjoy our college experience, but at least put in all your hard work first. You want to get an A socially, by being very active in different organizations. You want to get an A mentally, by experiencing a lot of growth with the transition from high school. You want to get A's academically, by putting all your effort into your classes. Don't only excel in some parts of your experience. Take advantage of all the opportunities around you. You don't want to go through your 4 or 5 years without knowing you didn't do everything you possibly could.

At least if your partying, celebrate your good grades!

Dinner at it's finest

           On Wednesday, March 6, 2010, the Office of Career Services held their annual Etiquette Dinner in the Faculty Dining Room. This year, Aramark Dining Services and HEOP helped with the hosting of this great event. Students were able to attend upon reservations. The waiting list was filed with 3 students hoping for a chance. If students didn't show up, they would have been charged $10. Overall, the event was great. The dinner as a whole was informative and entertaining. Here is a brief insight:

Decorations on each table

Menu of the night

First course

Second Course

Third Course (One Option from Three)

UC Can Eat Real Food NOW

       When students are fed up with the cafeteria, they often head to Pioneer Cafe or Subway. Now, over 3,100 students of Utica College won't have to go off campus for a 4th option.
        The college has allowed one man and his son to cook and sell new foods through Pioneer Cafe. The New "Spanish Corner" and "Paco's Special" will be available from 11a.m. to 3p.m. selling a variety of Hispanic originated foods in deference to students who are from an urban setting.
         "I came up with the idea, because I heard students complaining all of the time," said Damian 'Paco' Santiago. "Students and faculty regularly buy the food every day." As Santiago tells it, if it wasn't for his connections with the students, he may have not thought of the idea so soon. There was an understanding that some new foods had to be brought to the campus.
          "There is no other campus in the area selling Spanish food," he said. Aramark Food Services provide Santiago and his son, Damian Santiago Jr., with all of the materials to make the foods. The "Spanish Corner" remains the same on a weekly basis. It includes:

• Carne Frita - Hand cut pork seasoned and fried
• Empanadillas - Fried dough stuffed with either chicken or beef
• Tostones - Fried plantains
• Amarillos - Sweet plantains
• Mofongo - Smashed seasoned plantains served with pork 

These foods are known as the "finger foods" while "Paco's Special" is the actual meal sold separately. These foods change on a daily basis. On Friday's, Santiago sells "Paco's famous fried chicken or pork served with rice." As there is a special for every day of the week, he can make a special for specific days. For instance, "Paco's Ash Wednesday Special" consists of two mini fish sandwiches served with chips or fries.
           Santiago has worked with Aramark for 8 years. He used to work for Subway and then served Breakfast and Lunch at the grill in the cafeteria. Now he cooks and serves the Hispanic food and Pioneer's menu. According to him, the idea was immediately approved by his boss, Jeffery Weissinger, Director of Campus Dining Services. He faced no difficulties with the approval.
           Since the recent addition of the "Spanish Corner" and "Paco's Special", there is an increase in customers. There has been a lot more satisfied faculty, staff and students buying the food from Pioneer. "During the day, 50% of sales are from the food," said Pat Tarnacki, who is the manager of Subway and Pioneer Cafe. He has worked there for 3 years and as a manager for 1 year and a half. "Every day it's basically the same customers, some kids would buy 8 empanadillas."

            Students at Utica College have completely expressed their satisfactory for the foods being sold. Especially students from an urban setting have felt closer to home.
            "I was shocked to actually see real food in Pioneer," said Emmanuela Waldron. She is a 22-year-old female from Brooklyn, N.Y. As a senior at UC, she has seen hardly any change to the foods like the burgers, and fries over the past four years. "It was always the same food being sold over and over." She said. "Now, everyone I know buys something every week from Pioneer."
            Melissa Suero is a student of Hispanic descent. She is from New York City and majors in public relations. "I buy the food from Pioneer at least twice a week," Suero said. "I think it's amazing and it makes me feel like I am back at home again."
            "I like the food the way it is, but I would like to see him sell the food on the weekends or extend hours on the weekday," said Debra Cruz. She is a liberal arts student from New York City. Cruz believes the food being sold from 11a.m. to 3p.m. isn't enough.
             Santiago wants to give more options for food in the near future. He especially wants to be able to provide additional finger foods for students. According to Santiago, he and his son are the only ones who know how to make the food properly. Soon, he will be attempting to advertise the foods on Facebook to bring in more students.
             Students, staff and faculty are now provided with new foods on a weekly basis. There are no Spanish food restaurants within walking distance of campus. Now, "Paco's Corner" is only within two steps away from your room.

Open Mic Night...More like No Show Night

                An Open Mic Night at 7:00pm on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 was held at Mellow Moose. Usually when it's a night like this, there are people open to performing. Paul Lehmann, Director of Student Activities, was on the microphone talking to everyone in the audience. When I mean everyone, I am referring to the 15 people present. Almost an hour passes by and no one shows up...
                Pedro Gonzalez saves the night with his two opening poems. Gonzalez is a member of the poetry organization, Open Moments. Even though, he barely saved the night. There was still not much of anyone there to listen to these heartfelt poems. Sammy "Samson" Maldonado enters Mellow Moose with 4 other Open Moments members. He immediately jumps on the stage to perform his poem called Mutation. "I'm a chemically combined mixed with poetry and passion," he exclaims. "I am an abstract thought never to be defined."

 

             The audience remained fairly small, but small groups of people continued to come in. The poets' energy and enjoyment within their own poems brought out excitement within everyone else. Other poets were Yahsokere Williams and Zuri Nicole, who read her poem, Eviction Notice. Poet Jasmine Cordew read her poem, Cream. She spoke in the third person as if she was money. "In all cases, I'm the answer and the question," she said. These poets continued to express their feelings regardless of the audience.

              Akilah Matthews took everyone by storm including the other poets. She read her new poem, Autobiography. "These boots are made for walking not over your back but your heart," she exclaimed. Her passion and emphasis on the person she is became absolutely breathtaking. 

 

 

                Even before I wrote this article, I know the readers were wondering "What Open Mic Night is this?" I was wondering the same exact thing before 5:30p.m. on Tuesday. There were no advertisements with flyers, the daysheet or the radio station. I didn't have to wonder why it turned into a No Show Night or a practice session for Open Moments. People barely knew of the event. We all complain about Utica College is boring, but what are really doing to make it exciting? Could it be that in actuality we are making it "boring." Maybe there are plenty of other events like Open Mic Night, which no one knew about. On the other hand, the people throwing the event may not do enough to inform others. Either way it's us, the students, who make the school what it is. So stop complaining and start promoting your event better. Or else it will be a bunch of empty chairs like No Show Night. 

 

Annoyed by your professor?...COME PIE THEM!

           At any point in our four-five years of college, there is a professor we can't stand. A sense of dreariness comes over us whenever we have to go to his/her class. Well, there is a time for us to all take our anger out. Except here at Utica College, we prefer the positive way of controlling our anger.

 

Professor Alyssa Thomas of Chemisty

           Students lined up to pie a professor in Pioneer Cafe. Around 5:30p.m., there weren't many pies being thrown so students could be pied too. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and Team UC collaborate to host "Pie-A-Professor." "We are always trying to find new and creative ways to incorporate faculty and students," said Danielle DuPree, the Vice President of PRSSA. "It's all fun and we don't want anyone to get hurt."

           Luckily, it wasn't for anger management or it probably would have been overcrowded. "We are earning money for the American Heart Association," said Jessica Mauer, the president of PRSSA and sister of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Inc. She explained this was their way of earning money before the Heart Run and Walk on March 6th.
           Students represented Open Moments, Brothers On A New Direction (BOND) and head football coach, Blaise Faggiano offered to get a pie in the face. "I'm taking one in the face for heart disease," said Kanin Sanders representing BOND.
               There should have been a lot more organizations represented. It's not always mandatory for every organization to show up at every event. But when it comes to volunteer services and support for causes, how can you not show up. Where were the other organizations with 30 people in them. Utica College students want to represent orgs with new hoodies or executive titles, but who actually does the work. Well until the next event, we will see who actually shows up. In the end, we know it will always be the same people. Still, not even for heart disease?