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Keeping Up With The Times Since 1945 SUNY Oneontas Student Newspaper Volume 91. Issue 6. Oct. 24, 2012

Red Dragons on the Ball

Catch the mens soccer team in action

Japanese Walt Disney

Miyazaki and the animated fantasies of Studio Ghibli

Street Art or Vandalism?

Read our culture columnists take on the street art scene

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WONY Experiences CMJ Firsthand

A personal account of the 2012 College Music Journal Music Marathon in New York City
Selina Policar
WONY Programming /Indie Director
Close your eyes and imagine spending nearly a week in New York City, going to panels on the music industry. Now, imagine getting to choose from a selection of over a thousand live shows to watch for free that week. This is the annual CMJ Music Festival, which this year ran from the 16 to the 20 of October. WONY, SUNY Oneontas radio station, sends down a group of students each year to meet with contacts and learn at the panels. We all photos by Selina Policar learned many things, but Pictured above, frontman Stefan Abingdon of British comedy music group the Midyou dont really care about night Beast performing at Webster Hall on Friday, October 19; pictured below, the the panels, do you? No, Midnight Beast bespectacled Abingdon in red, Ashley Home in blue. you want to hear about the see a British comedy band called The music and so you shall! Saturday was full of great music as well, The conference, for me, started off with Midnight Beast, who Ive been a fan of so no worries on my part! Gold Fields a New Zealand showcase, where I saw since 2009. I could probably write an put on a great dancy trancy show, and Tom Lark and Lawrence Arabia. Both entire article on how great they were. there was a British/American hybrid were talented indie artists with stage I got to meet them after the show, and showcase that night. Some bands from presence. The next band I saw that night they were just as cool as their music is it include Rumors, who are a great band, was outstanding! A French band called and theyre the number 1 band I would and the Midnight Hollow, who were just We Were Evergreen put on an electro- tell you to check out. okay. Hits is a really great group, and I After that show we went right next door think you should check them out too. pop performance featuring not only a xylophone, but a trumpet and a ukulele. and got to see Kimbra. Shes relatively Two more bands played and there was a popular these days after the success of decent indie act called Lovelife and Busy I dont know about you, but I think that makes a pretty interesting combination Gotyes Somebody That I Used to Know, Living, before I saw The Midnight Beast of instruments. We Were Evergreen was and her show blew me away. I would bet for a second time (and they recognized a good end for a great beginning to the money that shell actually get somewhere me!). with her career now, because that girl has festival. Every year, when CMJ ends, theres On Wednesday a good amount afternoon I saw a of recuperating wonderful performance that needs to be by Generationals, and done. I can say that night, four of us for a fact that from WONY went to despite my sleep see The Hiding. The deprivation and Hiding is apparently an having walked incredibly popular band probably over 100 in Australia, and we miles, I enjoyed ended up hanging out myself. with them for the rest Even more of the night. If I were to importantly, recommend only two WONY discovered bands from this week for dozens of new you to check out (even bands to play on though you should listen air and possibly to them all), The Hiding even to try and would be number 2, book for shows. because they put out My experience some truly excellent with CMJ is of tunes. Vagina Panther course not the (the band for which the same as everyone Hiding opened) had elses, but, I can some good music, but rather mediocre say for sure that it was a success for all. stage presence. Id recommend checking great pipes. The band opening for her, And thats what matters! them out, but I wouldnt recommend The Stepkids, put on an extraordinarily For info on all of the events that occurred, trippy show reminiscent of what I would visit www.cmj.com/marathon, and if seeing them live. Thursday was basically an entire day imagine the afterparty of a Bee Gees this at all sounds like a fun experience of panels which was awesome! But concert to be. Sadly, Friday did eventually to you, start making your plans for next Friday night, a group of us went to go end. year! Issue 6 T h e S t a t e T i m e s Oct. 24

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of and rainbow flags were hung. Tshirts were also given out, and pride and spirit were evident among these students, as they celebrated this momentous day in history. Many more events are still to come throughout October, including a drag ball, Intersex Awareness Day, a visit from renowned bisexual activist Robyn Ochs as well as transgender basketball player Kye Allums. Because of our societys prejudices, coming out can be a difficult process for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Coming out is a process of understanding, accepting and being proud of ones sexual orientation or gender identity. The month of October does not focus on the negative prejudices in society surrounding the gay community, but instead, focuses on the celebration and liberation of being true to yourself. It seems, as we get older and with the adaption to the ever-changing times, as well as gaining more mature peers, the easier it becomes to accept oneself. Eric Boccia, being beyond the awkward and tough years as a student, has now fully reached a point of pride and acceptance of himself. He shares his excitement about October being

SUCO Embraces Coming Out Month

The leaves are changing, Kaylyn Boccia the air is cooling and people are coming out. Staff Writer October has been dubbed as Coming Out Month since 1994, with the inclusion of October 11 as National Coming Out Day. This day was founded by Robert Eichberg and Jean OLeary on October 11, 1988 in celebration and recognition of the second gay march in Washington D.C. The purpose of this march and of National Coming Out Day is to encourage government and public awareness of gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender rights, as well as to celebrate homosexuality. It was initially known as Lesbian and Gay History Month, however, soon after, bisexual was added to the title and has since become known as LGBT history month. During LGBT history month many events will be held on campus to celebrate the 24th anniversary of Coming Out Day. The Gender Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC), and the Gender and Sexuality Alliance held an event in the Quad on October 11. A fake closet was put up for anyone to come out

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dedicated to the celebration of coming out and his expectations about the impact such a celebration can have on society when he said, I think the more normal it becomes, the more the country will come around. His own situation was positive. Coming out was the most liberating experience of my life. For the first time I was free to be myself, and felt okay to show the real me. I finally felt like the person I was meant to be. Today, he couldnt be happier with who he is as a person: I am now in a committed, loving relationship, I am a full-time teacher, I own a home; I am happy. Today, National Coming Out Day is recognized by all 50 states in addition to many countries around the world. Although we still have a long way to go as a completely accepting society, we have made huge strides in the right direction. In the world of media, there has been an increase in positive portrayals of the gay community in popular shows such as Glee and Modern Family, which have helped to spin the negative image, or stereotype given to members of the community, to a more positive one. This day and month of celebration, in itself, is a huge step in the right direction.

The Misleading Debate

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Denis Krayets Contributing Writer
On October 16, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney met at Hofstra University for the second of three presidential debates. The first debate had taken place on October 3 at Denver University, focusing on domestic policy. Obama had a poor showing and Romney was considered the winner of the debate. The second debate however, which focused on both domestic and foreign policy, saw these roles reversed. Obama won the second debate, though not to the same extent that he lost the previous one. Aside from who won this debate, its important to note the accuracy of the points that both candidates had made. The debate began with a college student voicing his concern about finding employment after graduation. Romney responded not only with his plan of expanding the Pell Grant program, but also with criticism of the performance of the Obama administration. He argued that while the unemployment rate remains at around 7.8 percent, the labor force has been decreasing for the past four years. He stated that if the labor force had remained the same, the current unemployment rate would amount to 10.7 percent. While its true that the labor force has been decreasing, this trend began in 2000 and is largely attributed to the baby boomer generation going into retirement. Following up on the issue of employment, Romney further asserted that his plan of bankrupting Detroit was precisely what the president had done. This too is misleading. While GM and Chrysler both went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, this was aided by an $80 billion bailout of federal funds. Romney advocated instead for the private sector to finance and reconstruct the auto industry. The distinction to be made is that most analysts believe that with the ongoing financial crisis, the private sector was unwilling to do so. Without added funding, it is unlikely that GM and Chrysler would have recovered. Of course, Romney was not the only one to make misleading claims. In response to the first question, Obama said that he wants to build on the five million private sector jobs that were created in the last 30 months. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 4.5 million jobs have been created since February, 2010. While this Pg. 2 T h e

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figure doesnt discriminate between high and low income jobs, it also neglects the 4.3 million jobs lost the year before. Thus, the Obama administration falls short of overseeing the creation of five million private sector jobs. Obama had also misrepresented Romneys immigration policy. He had claimed that Romney referred to Arizonas SB-1070 law as model for the nation. The former Governor rightfully responded that only the e-verify portion of the law was a model for the nation. This provision requires employers to check an online database for the legal status of their workers. There are numerous other examples of inaccurate statements made by both Obama and Romney. According to GOP.com, the president had lied 13 times during the debate. However, according to Thinkprogress.com, Romney told 31 myths in just 41 minutes. While both candidates made misleading statements, Romney had made more than twice as many. Unfortunately for him, Obama still left the debate victorious. Issue 6

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PLUS Loans a Negative?

It is common knowledge that higher eduEducation cation is highly expensive. Even at our very own public college, the Jeannie Nielsen cost of room, board and News Editor tuition is more than $16,000 per year. Once the textbooks, late fees and transportation are factored in, the cost of attendance exceeds $20,000. The majority of American families simply dont have that to spare. As a result of the overwhelming cost, for many lower- and middle-income families, PLUS loans are the solution to pay for what grants and scholarships wont cover. It appears, however, that many families get in over their heads. PLUS loans are a unique federal loan because there is no limit on the amount that can be borrowed, meaning that a parent could borrow a mere $500 to more than $100,000 to finance their childs education. A study by the Chronicle of Higher Education found that when parents apply for a PLUS loan, the only thing the government checks is credit history. Employment status, income and outstanding debt are not assessed. Therefore, it is all too easy for families to take out loans that they cannot pay off. Add in a 7.9 percent interest rate, and the original borrowing amount could easily be doubled within a few years. Oneonta senior Chelsea Cleary commented on the strain that has been placed on families: The interest rates for Parent PLUS loans are too high. Its unfair that parents have to be put in a position to take out the money to help their child knowing that they will probably pay twice the amount they borrowed. According to a survey by Mark Kantrowitz, financial aid expert, the bottom 10 percent were paying up to 38 percent of their income. People who are unable to pay back what they borrowed can fall into delinquency and their credit can suffer permanent damage. However, for some, this loan may be the only way to afford college. Poor credit or lack of credit can render students ineligible for private loans with lower interest rates.

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Many schools actually include Parent PLUS loans in financial aid letters, even before they are approved. This makes it appear as if they will have no out-of-pocket expenses. Greg Johnson, chief executive of Bottom Line, a college access program in New York and Boston, believes that this practice is deceptive. Colleges want high enrollment rates, so financial aid offices often recommend PLUS loans, with no knowledge of whether it will ever get paid off. Worse still is when the burden becomes too much and students are forced to drop out, despite adequate academic performance. Then theyve got half an education and a mountain of debt, Johnson claims. The purpose of these loans is to help those from lower-income families receive an education, but the current system has the potential to cause families to regress socioeconomically. The U.S. Department of Education has recently proposed changing the definition of averse credit by including unpaid collection accounts as grounds. This will result in more denial for PLUS loans, but Kantrowitz says that it wont stop people from overborrowing. We need a complete overhaul of the student loan system so that theres a more rational set of limits to curb the debt problem.

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A Guide to Roughing It Long Distance

Editorial Melissa Rosman
Copy Editor Recently I have been overhearing classmates talking about breaking up with their significant others because their long distance relationships are not working out. As someone who has been dating her boyfriend continuously for the last four and a half years, I feel that I am able to offer a guide to a healthy long distance relationship. Being that I am now a junior, my boyfriend and I have had a little over two years to make our relationship work. Here are the basics: Honesty: In order to be in a committed relationship, the basis is honesty. To put it simply, dont lie, dont sneak around and dont hide information from each other. If you feel that something is not right, tell your significant other. That brings me to my next tip. Communication: This is key in any relationship, long distance or not. In todays day and age it is almost impossible not to keep contact. With social networking sites, video chatting capabilities and cell phones, it should not be a problem staying in touch. Schedule a daily time that you both have available to talk. When communicating, you should talk about your feelings and what is going on in your life. If youre stressed out, talk about it instead of just taking it out on your significant other. If youre upset, tell them. In most cases, problems and issues can be solved with communication. Trust: In a healthy relationship you should share an unspoken trust.

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You should not have to allow your boyfriend/girlfriend to be with their friends. You should trust that they will act appropriately without you around. Trust is an issue in which most college long distance couples deal with. A key aspect of trust is not cheating! When you cheat on your partner, trust is destroyed and may take a long time to reconstruct. If youre not happy, be honestdont be a cheater. Space: Dont be too clingy (e.g. texting every minute). Yes, even long distance relationships need space! Enjoy alone time once in a while. This will also allow you to spend more time focusing on your assignments. Balance: Assuming youre both in school there should be a mutual understanding that you will have school work to do. Find a balance. This can be tricky but it helps if you schedule time for homework, socializing and talking to your significant other. Long distance relationships can work; they can even make your bond stronger. Remember that it is a myth that long distance relationships never work out. They are challenging, but 100 percent doable. My best advice is to cherish the weekends and breaks you have together. Also, take advantage of video chatting. It is the best way to be together without being in the same place.

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SAAC Making Strides in Campus Entertainment

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Kainat Malik
SA Director of Communications
SAAC Executive Board was recognized as the Best Delegation at NACA and won multiple awards for the graphic arts competition with a staff-designed poster and another student-designed poster. We also won the best multicultural event for bringing in Dr. Cornel West this fall. The conference offered education seminars that educated the executive board on improving the Activities Council and improving relationship with different departments in our college. The executive board learned plenty and we are ready to bring about some positive changes on this campus! Keep in mind that we are bringing in Gym Class Heroes for our second fall concert this weekend! This will be their only concert performed this fall, your only chance to see them live anywhere. The concert will be held this Saturday, October 27 in the Dewar Arena so be sure to buy your tickets now before they are gone. Tickets are on sale at Hunt Union for only $25 with student ID or $30 without. Buy yours today! Also, with all of the hype going on about Gym Class Heroes please dont forget to vote. If you have not received your absentee ballot, you can pick one up at the SA office. The ballots must be sent out by October 30. If you have any questions about the ballots or the voting process in general please visit, John Myron, our director of external affairs at the SA office or email him at johnr. myron@gmail.com. T h e S t a t e T i m e s

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This week, the SAAC Executive Board went to NACA, the National Association for Campus Activities, in Lancaster, PA. The conference is held annually and allows the programing boards of different universities to critique and bring in acts to be showcased at the conference. The SAAC Executive Board left Thursday morning, October 18, to make it to the event. We watched a series of acts that showcased and bargained with agents to find the best prices for the best acts. The board then collectively decided on which acts to bring in. This year, your SAAC Executive Board was very successful in booking artists. Almost all of our dates were filled with amazing acts including Darryl DMC McDaniels, who gave a lecture on the history of hip hop, and Svet, a violinist who has performed live with famous artists like Rihanna, T-pain and Gym Class Heroes. We also booked a wide range of acts ranging from comedians, the performing arts, special events and lectures. We will show videos of some of the booked acts at our general body meeting this Friday. Head on over to the SAAC general body meeting this Friday at 4 p.m. in the Union Square to check out all of the acts that were booked. Along with booking acts, the SAAC Executive Board also won much deserved recognition as a delegation. The SUNY Oneonta Delegation volunteered at the conference and represented SUNY Oneonta in the best way possible. The Issue 6

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UPD Receives New York State Accreditation

T-Sgt. Nate Leonard
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On June 14, 2012 SUNY Oneonta University Police Department (UPD) joined the relatively thin ranks of police agencies in New York State as being recognized as an accredited agency by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. Accreditation is a progressive and contemporary way of helping police agencies evaluate and improve their overall performance. It provides formal recognition that an organization meets or exceeds general expectations of quality in the field. Accreditation acknowledges the implementation of policies that are conceptually sound and operationally effective. The New York State program became operational in 1989 and has four principle goals: 1. To increase the effectiveness and efficiency of law enforcement agencies utilizing existing personnel, equipment and facilities to the extent possible; 2. To promote increased cooperation and coordination among law enforcement agencies and other agencies of the criminal justice services; 3. To ensure the appropriate training of law enforcement personnel, and; 4. To promote public confidence. The accreditation program is comprised of 133 standards and is divided into three categories. Standards in the administrative section have provisions for such topics as agency organization, fiscal management, personnel practices and records. Training standards encompass basic and in-service instruction, as well as training for supervisors and specialized or technical assignments. Operations standards deal with such critical and litigious topics as high-speed pursuits, roadblocks, patrol and unusual occurrences. department, as well as, The remaining SUNY Police Departments in the early stages of the accreditation should look to SUNY Oneonta as a model in onsite preparation. The assessment team highly recommended that the SUNY Oneonta UPD be awarded accreditation status.

With the councils endorsement, the SUNY Oneonta UPD becomes one of only seven police agencies among the State University of New Yorks four-year or doctoral colleges to achieve this status. University of Buffalo, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY Cortland, University of Albany, Buffalo State College and SUNY Alfred From April 2426, an assessment team are the others. consisting of David Gardner, the City of Elmiras retired Deputy Chief of Police, Moreover, the University Police joins and Detective Lt. Edwin Brewster of the the New York State Police and just over Ulster County Sheriffs Office, conducted 120 of the 600 police agencies in the a site visit of the UPD. The assessment state to earn accreditation, a ratio of team primarily reviewed the operation approximately 20 percent. of the UPD. They reviewed policies and New York was the first state in the procedures, and written documentation country to sponsor a law enforcement as well as conducted interviews and accreditation program, which provides ride-a-longs as a means of determining a comprehensive blueprint for compliance with program standards. effective, professional law enforcement. Gardner noted in his May 11 assessment Community leaders embraced the report, It is obvious that implementing initiative from the outset and the the policies and procedures required to program was immediately endorsed by achieve accredited status has been taken leading statewide organizations of law very seriously by all the members of the enforcement and elected officials.

Nutrition Facts: How to Read a Food Label

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Alyssa Simon
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to limit your daily intake of saturated and trans fats as much as possible.

Food labels are a great indication of how nutritious a food or beverage is. Food labels are found mostly on processed foods, as well as all non-alcoholic bottled or canned beverages, and pre-prepared fruits and vegetables. Food labels can be a great way to tell how healthy a food or beverage is or not, but with so many numbers and nutrients, it can be difficult to know what you are reading! Serving size: The best place to start when reading a food label is the serving size. This is based on the amount of food most people eat at one time, and guides the entire rest of the food label. If you eat more or less than the serving size, the rest of the numbers will be affected as well. Calories: Many people look at the calories or fat first on a label because they may think these numbers matter most. Calories are simply a measure of energy and are determined by your height, weight, age and activity level, as well as injuries. Calories from fat can help you determine the percentage of calories that come from fat. Try to limit this number to less than 30 percent of your calories consumed per day! To find the percentage of calories that come from fat, divide calories from fat by calories. Fat: Total fat includes all the grams of fat found in the product. Typically, saturated fat and trans fats are what you see, but you may also see monounsaturated (MUFA) and polyunsaturated (PUFA). Saturated fat and trans fats raise your risk of heart disease, while MUFAs and PUFAs may help lower your risk. Try Pg. 6 T h e

Cholesterol: There is research that has found cholesterol found in foods may not raise blood cholesterol in everyone, but since the jury is still out, it is best to take precautions and limit your cholesterol intake to less than 300mg daily, if your blood cholesterol levels are healthy. If they are not healthy, talk to your doctor about a plan to lower them.

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates consist of fiber, sugar and starch, and provide your body with energy. Many people fear carbohydrates (and fat), but these nutrients are necessary for proper health. About half of your daily calories should come from carbohydrates; preferably fruits, veggies and whole grains.

Protein: Protein is a macronutrient (along with carbohydrates and fat), and helps repair muscle fibers as well as providing you with the sensation of satiety and keeps illustration by Kate Koenig you feeling full longer! Typically, Americans overestimate the amount of protein they need daily. This is based on factors including your weight and activity factor, as well as injury.

Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals are macronutrients, and the ones found on a food label are the nutrients considered important to most peoples health.

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World Series: Who Wins It All?

Baseball is Americas national pastime and the World Series, also known as the Fall Classic, holds the most important Sports Editor baseball games played all year. This year, the 108th edition of the series will be played between the Detroit Tigers and San Francisco Giants. Since the NL beat the AL in the All-Star game this summer, home field advantage belongs to the Giants. The series starts tonight and could run a whole week, with a potential Game 7 being played November 1. The Tigers and Giants have fought hard all season to get here and neither wants a loss to define their season, but that is always a possibility in the postseason. The Detroit Tigers World Series journey began last offseason when they made a huge move by signing first baseman Prince Fielder to a nine-year, 214 million dollar contract. With Fielder, Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander, the Tigers had huge expectations this season, including making it to the World Series. During the regular season, the Tigers struggled and at one point were six games under .500, but they never gave up. This skilled team was finally able to get everything clicking and ended up winning the AL Central convincingly. Now after surviving the As in the ALDS and absolutely smoking the AL East Champion New York Yankees in four games during the ALCS, the Tigers are ready to add another World Series trophy to their collection. On the other side, the San Francisco Giants have mighty expectations as well. After a World Series title in 2010, the team regressed last year and missed the playoffs. This year the

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team came back stronger than ever. They finished the regular season with a 94-68 record and were lead by their ace Matt Cain, who in June threw only the 22nd perfect game in MLB history. In the beginning of the playoffs in the NLDS, the Giants came back from 2-0 down against the Cincinnati Reds to win the series 3-2 and then just yesterday, the Giants again completed a miraculous comeback in front of their home fans against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants were down 3-1 in the series but with their amazing pitching were able to comeback and win the last three to take the series 4-3. As a Red Sox fan, I know how essential getting hot at the right time is in the playoffs, so dont expect this run the Giants have been on to be a fluke. The 108th World Series image courtesy of news.sportslogos.net will be a competitive series this year without a doubt, the Tigers and Giants both look unstoppable right now. Verlander is playing at his 2011 MVP status again, add in the play of 2012 MVP front runner and triple crown winner Cabrera and the huge bat of Fielder, the Tigers are stacked all-around. Meanwhile, the Giants have just completed back to back comeback series wins against great teams, so while they might not have the huge bat the Tigers have, they are a force to be reckoned with for sure. However, all that being said, I still expect the Tigers to add their first World Series title since 1984 this year and expect one of their big three to win World Series MVP as well. The longer the series lasts, the better chance Verlander has to win it, since it will mean he would pitch more, but it is more likely that Cabrera will add a World Series MVP to his already expansive list of achievements. The Tigers will win this series in 6.

College Football: BCS A Bust?

Anthony Beers to win the BCS title game. In order to play football for the school. Egos start to develop and students
play in the title game, teams must be Staff Writer ranked either number one or two. The concept is simple, but the means on how teams get favorable rankings is sometimes questionable. Rankings are determined through polls voted by college football experts and computer selection methods. They change each week and obviously the higher ranked a team, the better. Any team with a record of at least 6-5 qualifies for a bowl game. The better the record, the better the bowl game, and the more money a team has a chance to win for their university. This BCS system has been in existence since 1998, but it was recently announced in June that by the 2014-2015 season, the top four teams will compete in a playoff system to determine who gets the most funding for their university and win the championship. This sign of change is something a lot of fans have different opinions on. Some fans believe that having a tournament similar to how the NFL determines who gets to go to the Super Bowl is more exciting. Not to mention it may mean more media attention and more fans viewing the games. The real question is at what point does it become too much for the kids? A lot of college students are going to universities solely to play football and not focusing on their education. In fact, earlier this season, third string quarterback Cardale Jones of Ohio State tweeted, Why should we have to go to class if we came here to play FOOTBALL, we aint come to play SCHOOL, classes are POINTLESS. This is an alarming perspective that college football players often attain due to the
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can use their football skills to avoid really having to get a proper education. Would extending a four-team playoff to an actual tournament make college football bigger than it should be? At what point does it become too much pressure, too much attention for something thats supposed to be purely about school pride? Its a controversial topic but the real question is who comes first, the players or the fans? Creating a deeper tournament in which teams are seeded could allow upsets, more benefits to undefeated teams, and less confusion as to who purely is the best team or deserves to play. These are all factors that will make college football more entertaining for the fans. The players should image courtesy of deadissue.com come first and right now, judging by Cardale Jones tweet, things are out of control. College football players need to be able to focus on class first then the football. Furthering the intensity of college football would only create more egos and reasons for college football players to think that they, aint come to play school. Lets not forget controversies such as when Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor were in college acting as examples of how players could be using their fame to make profit on the side at such a young age. The BCS has its flaws, but making college football a tournament would allow more popularity to the sport, meaning more money for the sports media and more money for the universities. However, theyd be sacrificing the most important fundamental of collegethe education of the students.
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USA Soccer: The Long Road to Brazil

On Tuesday, October 16, the United ball in the back of the net. They may have found something with States mens national soccer team de- the return of Johnson at forward, but two games is not enough feated Guatemala 3-1, guaranteeing time to tell if he will be able to keep being the difference maker Staff Writer them first place in their third round group on offense. stage, which will allow them to advance In addition to the lack of scoring from the forwards, the deto the final stage of qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The fense has shown some weakness as well. Team captain Carlos last stage is a final six team grouping comprised of the six North Bocanegra, who is 33, is starting to show his age. The team also American or Central American teams has a lack of depth on defense that that finished first and second in the Klinsmann can count on in the big previous round. moments of games to make those It is not a shocker that the U.S. has much needed stops. With Bocanemade it this far because they have had gra, the only other guaranteed deprevious success in qualifying for the fensive spot will go to Steve CherunWorld Cup; they have taken part in dolo, who is known to jump into the every World Cup since 1990. But, the offense to start a rush. Some of the Americans have been remarkably inplayers who are going to try and gain consistent against teams they should a starting position on defense are have no problem beating. They have Kyle Beckerman, Clarence Goodson played in games which they dominatand Geoff Cameron. ed play, such as their last game against While some adaptations are goGuatemala and a convincing 1-0 win ing to be made, there are still solid against Jamaica. However, along with parts of the team that America can those wins the team has shown some count on. Tim Howard is one of the ugly performances. On September 7, best goalies in the world, and is best they lost to Jamaica 2-1, which was known for his attention to detail, their first loss ever to them. Later on while telling his defenders where to October 12, they played a horrendous go. match against lowly Antigua and BarAmerica also does not need to buda. The U.S. ended up with a 2-1 worry about is the midfield. With win, but that was only due to the heroLandon Donovan, Clint Demspey ic effort of Eddie Johnson, who scored image courtesy of insidemnsoccer.com and Michel Bradley all starting and both goals (The game winner coming able to play both sides of the ball, in the final minute of the second half). other teams are always going to have to be on the look out for If the national team wants to qualify for the World Cup, they them. Then if they are losing and are in need of a goal, they can are going to have to greatly improve their effort. This starts with move either Donovan or Dempsey up to forward and sub in a head coach Jrgen Klinsmann. Klinsmann was brought in to player like Maurice Edu, Brek Shea or Jermaine Jones without bring a more up-tempo kind of offense, which is very differ- missing a beat. ent than the strategy of Bob Bradley, the former coach of the Even though the United States showed some struggles in their team. The biggest problem with Klinsmann is that his offense previous round of qualifying, it is not necessary for the fans to is not producing the results that were expected. No matter who worry. Qualifying for the World Cup is a long task, which gives he puts in at the striker positions, whether its Herculez Gomez, Klinsmann plenty of time to work out the kinks and make his Terrence Boyd or Jozy Altidore, they just were not able to put the strategy successful.

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The Red Dragons Take Flight

Pictured Left: Freshman forward # 10 Jake Suntherland looking to set up freshman forward # 22 Zef Saljanin in the box. Pictured Right: Suntherland jukes and jives past the Fredonia goalie and finds an open Saljanin.

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Pictured Left: Suntherland trouts away as Saljanin puts in the beautiful gimme goal the two set up. Pictured Right: Both players celebrate their fantastic goal, during SUCOs 7-0 dismantaling of Fredonia last friday.
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A Fine Frenzy Branches Out with Pines

Richie Feathers
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begins her quest at sea and lead single Now Is the Start which celebrates her getting a second chance. In less capable hands the album could have easily strayed too far into cutesy animation, but Pines is completely grounded by Sudols voice, which is as lovely and vulnerable as ever. Although she spends much of the album from the point of view of the tree or as a narrator, you can still hear every bit of the sincere artist shes always been. This is never more evident than in the lyrics. Pinesong may be the only track where the pine tree is not the subject, but each song proceeding it vividly adds to the journey that the tree is taking. What makes the words so effective is their stark relevance to human life. Riversong may be about the tree wondering where she belongs and not accepting anything less than what she deserves, but its no accident that she also asks realistic questions everyone asks at some point in their life. Ironically, for an album about a tree, its actually one of the most humanistic albums Ive heard all year. Its no surprise that its best when played altogether because not all the tracks have the musical substance you might want them to when played on their own. But if you take the time to listen to Pines, songs like Avalanches and Untitled (Grasses Grow) can take you on a journey of your own.

he vast difference between A Fine Frenzys debut One Cell in the Sea and her second album Bomb in a Birdcage showed that Alison Sudol, the lead singer and mastermind, wasnt exactly content with staying in one place as an artist. Originally making a good name in the female folk-pop category, her departure to a more indie-pop sound was greeted with hesitation by some fans, but ultimately proved to be an inspired decision that paid off well with an even better record. And with her third album Pines, A Fine Frenzy again moves away from a previous album, but this time its in a thematic sense. Pines is actually a concept album that tells the story of a pine tree who is given the chance to have free will. While the idea can make some people roll their eyes or question the purpose, Sudols influences from her trip to the redwood forests in Northern California and the Cascade Mountains are clearly represented throughout Pines. Winds of Wander begins with birds chirping before an acoustic guitar is lightly plucked and Sadseasong uses the sound of a rocking sailboat to great effect. For other songs, the light, intricate sounds of nature are instead evoked through the careful and relaxed instrumentation that make up the majority of the 67-minute runtime. Its true, the majority of the album is a quiet meditation on the trees journey to finding where she belongs, turning up the volume only when necessary Key Tracks: Riversong, Avalanches (Cullas Song), on tracks like the great Sailingsong when the pine tree Winds of Wander

Discover the Japanese Walt Disney, Hayao Miyazaki

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o you know about Miyazaki films? Maybe you remember My Neighbor Totoro or Kikis Delivery Service from the early 90s. Some of the more popularly known titles also include Princess Mononoke, Howls Moving Castle and Spirited Away. These movies come from a Japanese production company known as Studio Ghibli, which was cofounded in 1985 by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Watching the movies of Studio Ghibli is like traveling through a realm beyond our universe. While Takahatas productions usually take much inspiration from Japanese folklore or history (Pom Poko, Grave of the Fireflies), Miyazakis creations seem to be inspired by any wide stretch of his imagination. Take Spirited Away, for example. The movie begins with a young girl whos suddenly and without warning transported into the spirit world, after she sees her parents transformed into pigs. Shes alone, surrounded by strange and bizarre creatures and for some reason cant remember her name. Characters include three green grunting heads that stack on top of each other, a giant baby, a boy that transforms into a dragon, Issue 6 T h e

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and a creature by the name of No-Face. No-Face is an unidentifiable spirit who has a mask for a face, and eventually mutates into a voracious beast that conjures up gold pieces to lure creatures closer in order to swallow them whole. However, when he escapes from the central spirit bathhouse, he returns to normal. The works of Takahata are usually more based on realism. His directing work under Studio Ghibli is encompassed by Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Only Yesterday (1991), Pom Poko (1994) and My Neighbors the Yamadas (1999). Grave of the Fireflies tells the story of two siblings fighting for survival in the final months of World War II; Only Yesterday follows a female protagonist who spends time working on a farm and reflecting on her lifes memories. Pom Poko, which draws heavily on Japanese folklore, is based on the myth that raccoons are shape-shifters who use energy from their testicles to transform. And theres not just a bit of this in the movie, either. If you sit down to watch Pom Poko, youll be seeing hairy raccoon testicles continued on page 12 T i m e s Pg. 11

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from the beginning to the end. Its filled with what seems like pure comedy to Americans, but is defined by its typical Japanese elements; theres more to it than the uncomfortable amount of cartoon genitalia. In one extended scene, the shape-shifting animals put on a phantasmagoric parade in town to scare the local humans, and many of outlandish creatures from the scene were inspired by stories from Japanese mythology. Every scene that involves their transformations displays completely alien, and in that sense, fascinating, visuals. Each movie produced by Studio Ghibli is a unique experience. The quality of animation is comparable to the early Disney animated features, specifically the artwork from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Pinocchio and Fantasia. Each story is an almost ineffable piece of fantasy (with the exception of the more realistic plots). The visuals will leave permanent imprints on your mind. Not to mention the music, composed by Joe Hisaishi, which, by listening, may be the best method of transporting you to the worlds of the movies when you want to revisit them without taking the time to re-watch them. Okay, so clearly Im a huge fan of Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. If you havent already, you might go and watch Pom Poko and walk away without much of an impression. You might catch an airing of Spirited Away and simply roll your eyes at the sight. But honestly, I doubt it. Miyazakis son Gor Miyazaki has also been directing, with his latest release being From Up on Poppy Hill just last year. I recommend the classics, but feel free to start with the latest and move backwards; either way youll be experiencing a world far beyond the usual.

Mask and Hammer Puts on Double Feature Performance

Theater Kate Koenig
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his weekend, the Mask and Hammer Theatre Club and SUNY Oneonta Department of Theatre will be producing two plays in one: The Cuban Swimmer and Dog Lady by Milcha Sanchez-Scott. The play will run from Thursday, October 25 to Sunday, October 28. The Thursday, Friday and Saturday productions will be at 8 p.m., and the Sunday performance will be a matinee, at 2 p.m. The plays are being presented as a double feature; each consists of only one act, so audiences will see two entirely different plays in the duration of a play in two acts. The Cuban Swimmer is described as a family drama with spiritual and surrealistic overtones. Its protagonist is a 19-year-old girl in the midst of a swimming race, with her family following close behind in a boat. The main character, Margarita, is forced to battle not only the water current and the physical difficulty of the competition, but her familys imposing presence as well. Dog Lady is similarly surreal, or at least fantastical. It also has a young woman athlete as its protagonist, who in this play, is training to run in a marathon but is fearful of the competition. This quickly turns around when shes endowed with magical powers that allow her to run on all photo by Kate Koenig fours, enabling her to easily outrun her competitors. You can catch the opening night of this double feature Members of the cast pose with tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in the Hamblin Theater! aquatic props from The Cuban Swimmer

Last weeks theater production dates were printed incorrectly. The following dates and show titles have the correct information: The Cuban Swimmer/Dog Lady by Milcha Sanchez-Scott - Oct. 25-28, Hamblin Theater The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder - Nov. 7-10, Goodrich Theater As You Like It by William Shakespeare - Mar. 5-10, 2013, Hamblin Theater After Ashley by Gina Gianfriddo - Apr. 11-14, 2013, Hamblin Theater Of Thee I Sing by George and Ira Gershwin - Apr. 24-27, 2013, Goodrich Theater
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Black Friday: Shop til You Drop
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Black Friday is a term with which most Americans are familiar. In a society surrounded by consumer opportunities, Black Friday is a day for people to wait in line for the best deals before the holidays. According to Blackfriday.com, the term Black Friday was coined in the 1960s and the naming came from the old accounting methods. When accounting records were kept by hand, red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit. Although the term was created in the 60s, the tradition has been around since the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade which kicks off the holiday season. In the past stores have opened at midnight on the Friday after Thanksgiving for people to do their holiday shopping at a discounted price; however, each year the time becomes earlier. This year stores are beginning to open at 9 p.m. on November 22 (Thanksgiving Day), and are remaining open through Friday November 23. Toys 'R' Us is one store that has decided to open on Thanksgiving. Other stores such as Macy's, Best Buy and Walmart are opening their doors at midnight. The times generally range from 9 p.m. Thanksgiving to 7 a.m. November 22 depending on the store. On campus and in the media there seems to be a controversy about stores opening on Thanksgiving night. Junior Emily Hillel says, People should be spending more time with their families instead of shopping! And it's not fair to the employ-

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ees who are being forced to work Thanksgiving night. On Facebook there are also comments on store pages disagreeing with opening on Thanksgiving night. Many stores try to keep their advertisements a secret to the public but like anything else in the media, most advertisements are eventually leaked. This year, not many companies so far have experienced an ad being leaked early, although there is one company whose ad was released. Sprint is advertising a $49.99 Samsung Galaxy phone on Black Friday with a two-year contract. The phone is normally priced at $99.99 so Black Friday buyers will be getting a half-off deal. Due to the leaking in the past, many companies are offering a list of their top items for Black Friday. According to Blackfriday. com, Walmart and Target have announced that their must have toy of the season is the 2012 Furby, a toy regenerated from the early 2000s. Other websites such as Blackfriday.fm have published predictions for the most wanted sale items of 2012. These items include Apple TV, tablets, ultra-books and smartphones. Black Friday has become a part of the American culture. It is a day where people can buy presents for the holidays at affordable prices. People are willing to camp out all night in front of stores to get the best deals of the season. Will you be one of them?

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Poetry to the People

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He came out of the office where he was employed in an unimportant and poorly paid position (up to eight pounds a month, with tips); when he finished his tedious work that kept him stooped all afternoon, he came out at seven, and sauntered slowly, gazing idly in the street. Beautiful and interesting, he carried himself as if he'd reached his full sensual potential. He turned twenty-nine a month ago. He gazed idly in the street, and down the poor alleys that led to his rooms. Passing by a small shop where they sold cheap and inferior goods for laborers, he saw a face inside, he saw a shape that moved him to enter, and he acted as if

by C. P. Cavafy translated by Aliki Barnstone

he wanted to see colored handkerchiefs. He asked about the quality of the handkerchiefs and what they cost in a choked voice almost erased by desire. And the answers came the same way, absently, in a lowered voice, with an implied consent. They kept talking about the merchandisebut their sole aim: to touch hands on top of the handkerchiefs, to draw their faces together, their lips, as if by accident; a fleeting touch of their limbs. Quickly and furtively so the shopkeeper sitting in the back would not notice. product of poets.org

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Coffee No Longer a Guilty Pleasure?
Reilly Van Dyke
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Studies are now showing that there are positive side effects to intake. Scientists are now suggesting that the natural chemidrinking coffee. For years, doctors have been persistent about cal compounds in coffee can be very nutritious and beneficial the negative health risks that can come from drinking coffee. to our overall health. Weve all heard that drinking coffee before bed can make it hard The risk for developing diseases like Parkinsons, Alzheimers, to fall asleep. Also, weve been told we could suffer from high and many different types of cancer can all be reduced by drinkblood pressure, an increased risk of ing coffee in moderation. Drug heart disease, the risk of ulcers and companies are now designing the chance of becoming diabetic. drugs that mimic the effects of However, what many people dont coffee on our brains in order to know is that in moderation, coffee, decrease the risk of Parkinsons caffeinated or not, can actually be disease. Dr. Chuanhai Cao regood for us. veals to Science Daily, that older Although many studies have been adults drinking up to three cups done, there actually isnt anything of coffee a day should be proto suggest that drinking coffee in tected from Alzheimers disease, moderation can cause cardiovasor delay it. Reporter from Health cular disease or any other serious Day, Steven Reinberg, claims illnesses. A study published in the that according to lead researcher American Journal of Clinical NutriKathryn Wilson, men who drank tion on April 2012 confirmed that six cups of coffee per day have a coffee may actually reduce ones risk 60 percent lower chance of defor developing type two diabetes. veloping prostate cancer. Furthermore, while drinking cafOverall, doctors and scientists feine may not always be the best have proven that when taken in beverage, the natural blend of antimoderation, the positive health oxidants, vitamins and minerals in benefits of drinking coffee outcoffee all work together to neutralize weigh the negatives. So the next image courtesy of sherryndaniel.wordpress.com the effects of the caffeine, which can be toxic to time youre on your way to Starour bodies if just taken all by itself. As long as the coffee it- bucks or Dunkin' Donuts to get a coffee, dont feel too bad self isnt being completely submerged in cream and sugar, the about the caffeine or worry about the possible health risks, betherapeutic health benefits will compensate for the caffeine cause you might actually be doing your body a favor.

Its Street Art, Not Vandalism

Adam Lis
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Hailing from Albany, New York and having spent a vast majority of my free time taking trips to New York City, I have developed a strong appreciation for graffiti and street art. However, unlike me, many people see it in a more conventional manner and interpret it as vandalism. With this article, I want you, the readers, to understand what art truly can be and how it may be a rewarding and yet deterring battle between self and society. Looking at New York City, the infamous concrete jungle, one can only imagine the underlying influence street art has had on students and bystanders as they commute and inhabit one of the worlds largest canvases. Id like to talk about some amazing artists who became famous through street art. We will start out with a personal favorite of mine, Stash. According to Cuadro Fine Arts Gallery, Stash was born in Long Island, New York in 1967 and is considered one of New Yorks graffiti legends and describes him as follows:

The most known and sought-after street artist is someone that most have never seen: Banksy, an artist from London. Banksy's art is viewed as vandalism for its extreme imagery of unconventional mishaps. To put it in laymans terms, he says what everyone else is thinking yet dont have the guts to say. As suggested by Gwarlingo.com, "In 2005 Banksy achieved a sort of art world quadruple crown when he snuck his works into four New York museumsthe Metropolitan Museum, MoMA, the American Museum of Natural History and the Brooklyn Museumin a single day." One can argue that this is vandalism, but I believe this is pure genius. As illustrated by Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia, the definition of vandalism is as follows: "willful or malicious destruction of public or private property." To me, it means the contrary; how can art be defined as destruction? Oneonta has a small taste of street art with the Hartwick Wall, granted one can claim that its not vandalism because its regulated through an educational institution. Imagine if there Pivotal to the East Village scene of the early 1980s. He ex- was a street art club on either of the two campuses and they hibited his first canvases alongside Pop Art pioneers Keith were able to express whatever they wanted and it wouldnt be Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat when he was only 17. seen as vandalism. Is there a contradiction or double standard While his contemporaries turned to Pop Art, Stash stayed in the works? Needless to say, in the words of Travis McCoy of true to the subway, working on trains until 1987 when he the Gym Class Heroes, Fuck mass appeal, art is art; only the created his last underground piece alongside Zephyr. His real can truly feel it. So open your eyes and listen. early works on canvas demonstrate a loyalty to his early career in the use of subway map-collages and signature bold Watch "Exit Through the Gift Shop" on Netflix outlines and clean shapes. By the late 1990s, Stash had pioneered the use of graphic elements of graffiti on streetwear Favorite street artist: through high-profile collaborations with companies such Jeremy Fish (originally from Albany) as Nike and Bathing Ape. T h e S t a t e T i m e s Pg. 15

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Do you ever wonder who the most influential people of todays youth are? If so, you are not alone. I ask myself and others this question all of the time. Why are we so driven by technology? Why is there nothing but garbage on TV these days? We have to at least be thankful the Paris Hilton era is dead and gone. Continuing on this route and hopefully not running off into a tangent, I will focus on the big picture and see the future of the U.S. under great despair. I hope Im not the only one who feels that the youth of today need to have a broader understanding of who and what is "important" or influential to their existence. To throw it right out in the open early and clearly, this is not a "boohoo I think the world sucks" article. I am just stating an observation. For starters, networking media has taken over. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter control the internet and people; even in a college setting many claim not to have enough time to read the paper or, God forbid, a book. Looking at the top 10 most followed, as portrayed by Twitter Counter, individuals using Twitter show us what they find valuable in todays society. The number one most followed individual on Twitter is Lady Gaga. Yes, sure we can say she fights for equal rights and she heavily supports the LGBTQ community, but if I tried talking to someone about Harvey Milk I'd be looked at as if I had six heads. Who is that? Why should I care about him? Considering he was the first openly gay politician, you would think he might get a bit more respect. According to GSA Network, Milk was on the San Francisco board of supervisors in the 70s when gay rights were not recognition nearly as much as they are now. He served almost 11 months in office and was responsible for passing a stringent gay rights ordinance for the city. On November 27, 1978, Milk and Mayor George Moscone were assassinated by Dan White.

Adam Lis
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The tenth most followed individual on Twitter is Kim Kardashian, yet CNN News is number 34 and the New York Times is number 72. We care too much about celebrities and what they are doing rather than focusing on the problems at hand like the economy or the presidential election. Teen angst has always been around. The movie "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" hit select theaters on September 21 and gave the indie non-conventional crowd a movie to feel with and empathize with, however you throw the name J.D. Salinger out and nobody knows who you are talking about. The post-adolescent transition into young adulthood, anger and longing for a sense-of-belonging phase got its calling from Salingerthe author of, arguably, one of the most influential books in a young image courtesy of hourdetroit.com adult's life: "The Catcher in the Rye." Along with Salinger, the infamous Holden Caulfield is no longer at the tip of the iceberg. To sum it all up, we need to look at the big picture in the world today. We can no longer focus on individuals who are famous for being famous. This phase of house music and party rocking to a dub-step drug induced comatose state of feeling, like no one gets us and we no longer want to conform to an idea that getting white girl wasted on the weekend to subdue our hatred for classes and sheer boredom of a small town feel. The truth is that this world needs a wake-up call. There is still a "Holy War" in Israel and people still go hungry every day. As suggested by the Clean Air Council, the average American office worker uses about 500 disposable cups every year, or throws away enough paper and plastic cups, forks and spoons to circle the equator 300 timesyet war, world hunger or environmental issues is not a concern in the minds of most young adults.

Bananas Can Save the World from Oil-Tainted Waters

The solution to cleaning up devastating oil spills might be closer than everyone had expected.It might even be so close that you could find it on your kitchen counter.According to a new study, bananas may be the answer to cleaning up oil spills that pollute oceans and endanger marine life.Could this be possible? Could something so simple fix such a massive and complicated problem? Scientists are hoping that they have discovered the most efficient way to safely clean up oil and save oceans after terrible accidents. Indian researchers have conducted a study that has concluded that fibre from the stem of the banana plant can actually absorb oil from spills.Carbohydrate Polymers, an online journalpublished last month, announced that scientists have found that when treated with certain chemicals, the banana fibre can absorb up to 18 times their weight in oil.Scientists that carried out the study at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) in Mumbai, India stated that they knew the absorptive aspects of the banana fibre. The downfall was that the fibre absorbed both water and oil. This greatly reduced its effectiveness and made scientists question if the banana could still be a successful and plausible way to clean up oil spills. This banana fibre study was led by Mangesh D. Teli, who is a professor of fibre and textile at the ICT.As a result of the discovery that the fibre also absorbed water, the researchers created a way to treat banana fibres with chemicals.These chemicals would result in the fibres repelling water while absorbing oil, a fossil fuel. The experiments showed that the fibres oil absorption capacity improved tremendously after they were Pg. 16 T h e

Lifestyle Danielle Rennard

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acetylated, the addition of a molecule or compound, with acetic anhydride.The catalyst, a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction, used for the acetylation process was N-Bromosuccinimide. Teli told SciDev.net, Banana fibre's water absorbing property is because of the hydroxyl groups in the chemical structure of cellulose. When treated with acetic anhydride, the hydroxyl groups get converted into acetates, which do not attract water. Bhaskar Rao, a natural fibre scientist at ICT, told SciDev.net that not only was the absorption capacity of the banana fibre improved, but its durability was as well. However, Rao stated that the fibres might not be effective with oil spills that contain certain chemical pollutants.He explained that certain chemicals have a corrosive effect that the banana fibres would not be able to withstand. Prashant Kumar Bhattacharya, professor of chemical engineering at ICT, also said that another issue was that there is organized collection of the banana fibre. Currently, organic compounds such as polypropylene and polyurethane are what mainly make up the large sponges used to clean up oil spills. The problem with this is that these synthetic materials are non-biodegradable and arent safely disposed. However, if sponges were made of acetylated banana fibre, the environment would not be harmed and the oil could be safely absorbed.If scientists can find a way to chemically enhance the fibre even more and allow it to not be effected by certain corrosive chemicals, the banana might be the answer to cleaning up horrendous oil spills. T i m e s Issue 6

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