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A fight took place in the Campus Center computer lab last Tuesday involving 5 students.
According to eyewitness Caleb Tremblay, senior Liberal Arts, the fight took place around 10:45 a.m.
“I got out of my first class and went to the computer lab to check my e-mail,” said Tremblay. “As I rounded the corner I heard some shouting. It sounded like rowdy horseplay. I thought it was typical and I didn’t think much of it.”
Five students, 4 males and 1 female, were shouting at each other, using obscenities, hitting and pushing each other.
“Everyone in the computer lab was staring and awestruck,” said Tremblay. “It seemed like they were trying to draw attention to themselves.”
Tremblay said that after a few minutes, public safety officers had broken up the fight.
“I recognized some of the students and they have caused trouble in the computer lab many times,” said Tremblay. “Hopefully they won’t disrupt our campus community anymore.”
The Hudsonian contacted the college’s Communications Dept. for more details regarding the incident. However, they were not able to provide any additional information.
A public safety officer was assaulted by a student in parking lot B last Tuesday.
According to the college’s public safety report, the officer was responding to a fight in progress when the incident occurred. At 12:01 p.m., a male student had punched the officer in the face, causing “pain and swelling and a red mark to the face.”
After the incident, the
As veterans are beginning the transition back into civilian life, many may find themselves confronted with issues such as financing college. For the approximately 300 veterans enrolled at HVCC, there are federal assistance and support services offered by the college to assist with any issues they might face while pursuing their studies.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Support Programs and Benefits for Veterans on Campus
LUIS ROLDANSTAFF WRITER
Department of Veteran’s Affairs placed in effect changes made to The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Improvements Act of 2010, known as The Post-9/11 GI-Bill. This marked the commencement of additional benefits afforded to veterans who have spent at least 90 days on active duty or as little as 30 days if discharged due to a service connected disability. Tuition and fees for public colleges like HVCC are completely paid for,
while those enrolled in private schools can be paid up to $17,500 per year.
Under the improved GI-Bill, the covered courses and programs have been broadened and there are several stipends to assist with any anticipated finances, such as a simplified monthly housing allowance to help offset the cost of living when enrolled in classes. The amount is a percentage of the maximum allowance which is
determined by factors such as the military housing region the veteran resides in, the length of active service and number of credit hours being attempted. For example, a veteran in the capital region with 3 years active duty who is attempting 12 credit hours or more can generally expect to receive $1,569 a month.
Up to $1,000 annually is readily disbursed to veterans at the start of each semester to help pay for books and supplies at a rate
of $41.67 per credit attempted. Money is also available for students who are moving from a rural area to attend college. A one-time payment of $500 helps fund any possible relocation expenses. Once in classes, there is still further financial help for veterans who many need it.
Up to $100 is allotted per veteran per month for private tutoring by filling out and submitting VA Form 22-1990T, signed by the tutor and Veterans Affairs Certifying Official located in the registrar’s office (GUN 136).
The benefits continue after graduation from Hudson Valley as well. If a veteran’s four-year college of choice accepts them but has private school tuition fees that are higher than the $17,500 annually paid by their benefits, they may also be eligible to receive funds specifically for that scenario.
The Yellow Ribbon Program is an agreement between many colleges around the country that forgives up to all tuition and fee expenses after annual benefits under the GI-Bill have been exhausted. Hudson Valley participates in this program, offering 50 undergraduate students up to $1,000 should their benefits not cover tuition. For public schools, a student could be eligible for all in-state tuition and fees so Yellow
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Stone monument honoring veterans who have served in all branches of the military. Veterans attending HVCC can benefit from various college and government programs.
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Student Assaults Public Safety Officer
Fight Breaks Out in Computer Lab
unidentified student was sent to the public safety office.
The student was charged with 2nd degree assault and was transported to the Troy Police Dept. for booking. He was arraigned in front of Judge Christopher Maier with bail set at $5,000.
The student was also suspended from the college.
The college’s Public Safety Dept. and Communication’s Dept. declined to give any further information about the incident, citing college policy.
Public Safety office where student was taken after punching a Public Safety officer in Parking lot B4.
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MLK Lecture Inspires Students On Thursday, Feb. 2,
Reverend Blessed Unami Sikhosana delivered a motivational lecture in the BTC Auditorium based on Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas about success and dream fulfillment.
Sikhosana talked about her life’s journey from a poverty-stricken childhood in Zimbabwe to a college education and career success, the need to take responsibility for one’s own dreams, and the importance of an education.
“Today, I do not want to be another adult who stands up to lecture you like kids, because you are not kids. I stopped by today just to help you through,” she said.
Sikhosana’s lecture was well-received by students, many of whom found her story to be relatable and her words to be encouraging.
“She was an inspiration to me today because these were some personal things that I was dealing with about school, so it was very inspiring to hear,” said Sarah Hines, freshman in the EOC’s College Preparation program.
Sikhosana’s lecture was directed at the entire next generation of college students, particularly African-Americans. She encouraged students to stay in school and work hard to achieve their goals.
“Don’t drop out of school. Hudson Valley is one of the
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best colleges in America…and I can assure you this, one of the leaders, our president of America, will come out from this school,” said Sikhosana.
Sikhosana listed Martin Luther King Jr. as one of her greatest inspirations. Her lecture was based on his speech, titled “What is Your Life’s Blueprint,” directed at a group of students in Oct. 1967, six months prior to his assassination.
Throughout her lecture, Sikhosana talked about the importance of getting an education and setting goals for one’s life based on dreams. She
stressed that one must never give up hope and always be determined to work hard for success, even in the face of obstacles and negativity.
“Remember, the people around you, they can make or break you…don’t allow anyone to break you down into small little particles,” Sikhosana said.
She also discussed how friends and family can sometimes become sources of discouragement and demotivation instead of encouragement and motivation. She mentioned people in her own life that disheartened her.
She said, “The door of destruction could be your best friend, that door of destruction could be your mama, could be your daddy, could be your boyfriend. Sometimes, you’ve got to get rid of your friends who are negative...cut them off. They are not going to help you achieve.”
Sikhosana grew up in Zimbabwe and was raised by her grandmother, who sold fruit to earn money for her grandchildren’s education. As a child Sikhosana dealt with poverty and a lack of opportunities, but her
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Unami Sikhosana standing near a photo of Martin Luther King Jr. after her lecture.Fatima Hussain
Many students on HVCC’s campus say they are worried about some of the same things, such as parking, getting to their next class on time, grades, and where to eat. However, there is good news for those on campus who are looking for different options, such as gluten-free foods.
One of the country’s top food allergies is “gluten,” which means anything containing wheat, rye, or barley is off-limits. Bread, beer, pasta, pizza, and even soy sauce are out of the question. Anything even the size of a crumb can make people ill.
Students and faculty who have these dietary restrictions
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Ribbon Program funds would not be necessary. However, Yellow Ribbon Program funds can be applied to the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee charges.
It is important to keep in mind a few things when planning an educational endeavor funded by The GI-Bill. Firstly, an honorable discharge is required, and the awarded amount for tuition, fees and housing is directly proportional to the length of service up to 36 months. The lesser the time served, the lesser the award received will be with a minimum award of 40 percent for nine weeks after basic and advanced training.
Secondly, A VA form 22-1990 will need to be completed and reviewed before any awards are distributed. Typically, The
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strives for an 8 week time-frame for application processing, so proper arrangements will need to be made to accommodate prior to enrolling. Payments are made the month following certified attendance of class, so planning for the disparity in between can be crucial, especially when on a part-time salary or worse, unemployed.
“It’s important for students to know to submit their application in early,” said Ian LaChance, Assistant Registrar; “Often we have students who register late in the enrollment period with a different idea of the time it takes to receive payments, creating frustration.” HVCC also provides opportunities to veterans who may find themselves short of cash waiting on benefits.
A food pantry service
is available free of charge to students. The Food Pantry is available in the Student Activities office (CTR 210) Monday - Friday, from 10am to 3pm. The Center for Careers and Employment (CTR 260) hosts an online job bank and boasts many services available to students such as job search, resume writing, interview preparation, job networking, and career counseling.
The Armed Forces Club also provides an outlet for veterans to express concerns the school may be unaware of as well as to provide a welcoming environment of comradeship and respect. “We get a lot of complaints about veterans not having money for books until well into the semester, it’s troubling and we’re working to
push the school to adopt a policy to accommodate,” said Carrie Farley, Armed Forces Club adviser.
The Armed Forces Club will be participating in a workshop on Feb. 8 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. during the faculty workshop seminar. Veterans who wish to express any concerns are encouraged to attend and have their voice be heard. The Armed Forces Club meets the first and third Monday of each month in BRN 213. Club adviser Carrie Farley may be reached via e-mail at [email protected].
While starting an educational career may seem overwhelming to newly discharged vets, there are a multitude of available resources available to help ensure a rewarding experience and smooth transition.
grandmother always encouraged her to educate herself.
In her lecture, she did not just stress the importance of education, but also told her audience to set out to achieve actual goals. “Don’t just come to school because you come to school. Come to school for a purpose, come to school for a reason,” she said.
In addition to encouraging students to become whoever they want to become, Sikhosana also emphasized doing one’s best at every little thing.
She said, “When you set out to do something, set out to do a good job. If you become a doctor, do the best, if you
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 become a lawyer, do the best, [and] if you’re going to be the trash man, be the best trash man.”
Sikhosana’s speech was an encouragement for students. Dywana Cunningham, Individual Studies freshman, said, “It…gave me even more inspiration to do what I do every day. Sometimes I get up and I don’t want to do nothing at all. I got to keep going until I get to my goal.”
Sikhosana repeatedly told students to plan out their lives, pursue their goals, and make each day and every moment count.
“When you get up in the morning, get up and hit the ground. Let the ground know you are up. Be somebody,” said Sikhosana.
On-Campus Choices for Those with Gluten AllergiesEMILY HARTSTAFF WRITER
may find themselves concerned. Looking for a place to eat can be a daunting task, as every cafeteria or small cafe has food which looks breaded and mixed in something. Carrying a meal or even two with class seems ridiculous to some people as food takes time to pack and carrying lunch takes up extra space.
Many people on campus with this issue may assume that there are no options for them to safely eat on campus, however, an interview with Food Service
Manager, Tim Taney says otherwise.
Taney said that there are many gluten-free options offered on campus. “Salads from the salad station [found in the Campus Center food court] can be made gluten-free, the croutons, tortilla strips and the dressings are kept separate from one another, said Taney. “We don’t always use soy sauce in the stir fry, there are several Asian sauces we use that don’t contain gluten.
“If any person has any
questions about what the food contains they can ask any food service worker.” The salad station is located in the cafeteria on the top floor of the campus center.
Taney also discussed vegan or non-dairy items. He said, “We always have a vegan option that is many times gluten-free as well.” The smaller cafes in Brahan and the Williams building are less accommodating to customized orders because most of the items are prepackaged. The salads, at
those locations, that don’t come with croutons are gluten-free.
Knowing that many people have peanut allergies, Taney said, “I don’t want to say [our products are] completely free because there is some granola with peanuts. We do not use any peanut oil. On the occasion we make an Asian dish that contains peanuts, we label it as containing nuts. We don’t sell any peanut cookies. I have a peanut allergy myself.”
“The most important thing
[to do] if you are unsure [about the food’s contents], ask,” said Taney. “Ask a food service worker and they will ask a chef or a manager.”
Taney emphasized the role the campus’ food service provider plays in handing food allergy issues, such as ensuring that there is no cross-contamination of any products with high-allergy foods.
Taney said, “Send the word to anyone with a dietary need, they can come to us.”
Approximately 3,527 boxing fans filed into the Times Union Center on Saturday, to see the first major fight card in the arena for 15 years. Titled “K.O. at the T.U.,” the card promised an action-packed night between the local talent on the undercard and two championships on the line in the main event, and it lived up to its name, with most of the six fights ending in knockout or technical knockout (TKO).
The main event, a fight between Joe “The Future” Hanks and Rafael “The Cuban-Cajun Connection” Pedro for the IBA Americas Heavyweight Championship, was billed as a war between giants, with both the fighters and Star Boxing
CEO Joe DeGuardia telling people, “Don’t blink.” The expected ten-round brawl never materialized, however, as a right hook from Pedro in the beginning of the second round landed awkwardly, dislocating his shoulder and rendering him unable to continue. The fight was declared a TKO after 48 seconds of the second round, leaving Hanks still holding the title and sharing the fans’ frustration.
The co-feature of the evening, a showdown between Sahib Usarov and Yan Barthelemy for the WBO Intercontinental Bantamweight Championship, was a fast-paced but cautious affair and one of only two fights to go
the distance. Barthelemy was the busier fighter, throwing far more punches, but had fewer connect solidly, and Usarov stayed right in front of him the whole time, cutting off the ring and outboxing the Cuban native all the way to a unanimous decision victory. Both men brought a great deal of technical skill to the ring, and fought carefully to avoid being caught with anything unexpected, but this didn’t sit well with the crowd, many of whom became rowdy and began jeering, booing and taunting the fighters.
One of the show’s main attractions capped off the preliminary fights, as Kevin “KC” Rooney fought Stanley
“Chinchecker” Harvey.Harvey was the stronger
fighter, hurting Rooney in the first round, but he was worn out by the second. Rooney’s conditioning and skill allowed him to take the fight to Harvey, who was reduced to leaning on the ropes and weathering Rooney’s assault in hopes of getting an opening. No opening for a surprise knockout presented itself, and Rooney was able to secure the unanimous decision.
This followed Jason “El Mostruo” Escalera taking on Marcus Brooks. Though Brooks showed a lot of resilience, proving willing and able to trade with Escalera, his opponent was clearly the better fighter,
battering him around the ring with devastating rights and body shots. Brooks was dropped once in the second and third rounds, and again in the fourth, before a second knockdown 59 seconds into the round prompted referee Patrick Izzo to stop the fight. Escalera maintained his perfect record, and the TKO was the first knockout loss in Brooks’ career.
Two local fighters, Albany’s Mike “Showtime” Seitz and Schenectady’s Brian “The Brick” Abraham started the night off in exciting fashion, scoring first-round knockouts in their fights. In both fighters’ professional debuts, Seitz -
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down at that point, I didn’t want to let go of that warm sensation. Thus, whether I was walking with her or sitting in the rocker with her, I would often just hold on and experience that tender silence, what Masters called the “silence of a deep peace of mind.” Eventually, I put words to my feeling, and I wrote this short poem entitled “Sleeping in My Arms”:
From the mountains to the valleys, From the cities to the farms,Nothing is more soothingThan you sleeping in my arms.
You can silence all the cannons,Turn off all alarms.Nothing is more peacefulThan you sleeping in my arms. I’d give up all possessions,All money, luck, and charmsTo experience this momentWith you sleeping in my arms.
So will you experience
moments that you will find difficult to “put into words”? Of course, you will. Life is full of moments that we cannot absorb fully as they occur. Thus, we are left to simply experience them, to hold on to them, to reflect upon them, and, when we are ready, to write them down. Writing is the only way to express the silent moments of our lives.
The Writing Center is located on the upper level of the Marvin Library, and you can go there for help at any stage of the writing process.
say good-by to me, and even though I knew I’d probably never see any of them again, I could only hug each one and try my best not to break into tears.
Fortunately, those speechless moments stay with us for a long while, and with time and meditation, we can eventually put our experiences into writing. When I witnessed the birth of our first daughter, Maria, for instance, I was overwhelmed by the miracle of her appearance in the delivery room. I tried to absorb it all because I knew I couldn’t speak. Later that evening, I described her birth to my parents and my extended family members, and later, I wrote a short poem about her arrival called “Maria Christina”:
“Miraculous baby. Miraculous birth.Miraculous mother. Miraculous mirth.Miraculous moment. Miraculous wife.Miraculous miracle. Miraculous.Life.”
Naturally, after we brought Maria home, I experienced so much more with her, and I recall playing with her, dressing her, feeding her, burping her, walking with her, singing to her, and, finally, setting her in her crib for a nap or a night’s rest. The one experience I recall most vividly, though, is when she would fall asleep in my arms.
I experienced such a lightness when she finally let go of her tears or her exhaustion, and even though I could put her
How many times have you heard someone say the following phrase about an unusual or exhilarating experience: “I can’t put it into words”? Poet Edgar Lee Masters said basically the same thing in his poem entitled “Silence.” His main idea is that some experiences or situations can’t be expressed verbally in words, yet he uses written words in his poem to express that thought. And therein lies the beauty of writing. Writing is a way to express the silent moments of our lives.
Some of the examples that Masters mentions in his poem are the “silence of the sick, the silence of a great hatred or a great love, a deep peace of mind, an embittered friendship, and a spiritual crisis.” He also mentions the “silence of defeat, of those unjustly punished, of the dying, of those who have failed, and the silence of age.” Have you experienced any of those silences? I know I have.
I think most of my silent moments have occurred when I’ve needed to say “good-by.” For example, at age 21, when I left my family to work in the Peace Corps in Costa Rica, I couldn’t speak at the airport’s departure gate. I didn’t know what to say, and I’m sure I couldn’t have said it anyway.
Two years later, I thought it would be easy to hop on another plane to come home. Yet, before I left the small town of Golfito, where I’d taught and coached the village’s teenagers, I got choked up again. A busload of those students came to the airport to
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Writers’ Bloc
Letter From The EditorIt’s nothing new that the
nature of how the public receives its news is changing. Many of the students here at HVCC have witnessed, or possibly have been a part of, a transition from the three traditional news sources- print, radio and TV- to online multimedia sources including social networks and streaming video.
It’s become easier to ignore the TV, radio and the newspaper and rely on a cell phone or tablet to keep up on relevant news. This proves to be a significant issue that newspapers across the country, including The Hudsonian, have began to confront and may continue to face in the near future.
For this publication and many others, it’s become adapt or become irrelevant.
Within the last few years, The Hudsonian has been developing a web presence as a means of counter-acting the changing news landscape. After a few domain names later, TheHudsonian.org has arguably established this news organization as the only web source for student-centered news on campus this year.
Last year, the newspaper joined the social network
bandwagon allowing those who have Twitter and Facebook accounts an easy means of getting news, and of course, linking people to the website.
Possibly the biggest milestone the paper has reached recently in its trek across the changed media landscape is the development of a streaming news show on its website last week. Under the current title, Hudsonian News Network, the video sums up content from the upcoming paper and web-only features such as how the newspaper operates.
These changes mark the beginning of The Hudsonian not only being the official student newspaper of HVCC, but a new multimedia experience fit for a 21st Century news organization. It’s hoped with these changes that The Hudsonian will be accessible to an audience beyond the main HVCC campus, and continue to remain relevant to a generation of students who are moving away from newspapers.
Even with these new changes, there are still challenges for the newspaper. For example, The Hudsonian generates several thousand dollars in ad revenue each year. Given the shift
away from newspapers, future Hudsonian staffs will have to look to developing a means attracting web advertisements to ensure that if The Hudsonian one day is no longer a print publication, the organization can continue to generate revenue.
There’s also challenge of how to properly utilize the multimedia tools that The Hudsonian possesses to cater to its audience. The news organization currently and in the future will have to figure out whether interactive content such as polls, user comment sections below articles and downloadable screensavers are popular and utilized by the audience. More importantly, The Hudsonian will have to figure out if this is the proper way to utilize these new tools.
The communications revolution in the last two decades has propelled the student newspaper into a position where it’s able to do more than it has ever been able to do in the 57 years of its existence. We hope that The Hudsonian is able to navigate successfully through the changing media environment and successfully keep up with the times.
JIM LaBATE WRITING SPECIALIST IN THE LEARNING ASSISTANCE CENTER
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Upcoming Events Around The Capital RegionFebruary 10Tom Anzalone & Nore Davis | The Comedy Works
200 Wolf Rd - at the Best WesternAlbany, NY 12205
9:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 adv / $20 day of show
Cody Simpson | Northern LightsWith Special Guest: Jessica Jarrell1208 Rte 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065
6 p.m. Doors / 7 p.m. ShowTickets are $20 adv / $22 day of show
Baby | Schenectady Light Opera Company427 Franklin St Schenectady, NY
8:00 p.m.Sloctheater.org
February 11Larry The Cable Guy In Concert| Palace Theater
19 Clinton Ave # 6 Albany, NY 12207-22115:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Tom Anzalone & Nore Davis | The Comedy Works 12 Ballston Ave - at the Starting Gate RestaurantSaratoga Springs, NY 12866
7:30 p.m.200 Wolf Rd - at the Best WesternAlbany, NY 12205
9:00 p.m.Tickets are $15 adv/ $20 day of show
Baby | Schenectady Light Opera Company427 Franklin St Schenectady, NY
8:00 p.m.Sloctheater.org
Rusko On Tour: The Washington Avenue ArmoryWith Special Guest Savoy
195 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
February 13Baby | Schenectady Light Opera Company
427 Franklin St Schenectady, NY2:00 p.m.
Sloctheater.org
February 14Hanson | Northern Lights
1208 Rte 146 Clifton Park, NY 120657 p.m. Doors / 8 p.m. Show
Tickets are $25 adv/$28 day of show
Chris Webby | Northern LightsWith Special Guests A.M.J , Austin Watts
1208 Rte 146 Clifton Park, NY 120657 p.m. Doors / 7:30 p.m. Show
Tickets are $15
It’s rather appropriate that one of Hammer Horror’s most recent offerings since its revival in 2007 is an old-school ghost story. Based on a novel of the same name by Susan Hill, “The Woman in Black” comes in just as the market is swinging back to more supernatural forms of horror, and switches out gore and madmen with weapons for a more chilling, atmospheric piece that feels like something from the 1960’s.
In his first role outside the monumental Harry Potter series, Daniel Radcliffe is Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer and single father of a four-year-old boy (Misha Handley), whose mother died in childbirth. Arthur has been neglecting his job in his grief and preoccupation with raising his son, and thus is in danger of being fired unless he completes one last account for his firm: handling the estate of Alice Drablow, a deceased woman in Crythin Gifford. On the train ride over, Arthur strikes up a friendship with Sam Daily (Ciarán Hinds), who turns out to be the only cooperative person in town; everyone else is highly suspicious of Arthur, and clearly doesn’t want him to go to Gifford’s old home, Eel Marsh House.
Arthur must, though and
with clear planning and plenty of buildup between them, and there is a lot of time between scares spent on building the atmosphere again. There’s even instances where smaller scares directly foreshadow bigger ones later on.
Overall, “The Woman in Black” rewards active viewers over passive ones. So much is going on in the background, and so many clues on the situation are given, that a viewer who is paying attention and actively piecing things together will simply enjoy the experience more. Unfortunately, it ends up hindered by some of the film’s few weaknesses, including the fact Radcliffe is a bit too good of an actor to fit. He sells the role of Arthur Kipp near-perfectly, especially since most of the film is him alone in the gothic mansion, but in a film where so much is going on in the background his performance doesn’t really allow the viewer to stop paying attention to him and take in the full picture.
“The Woman in Black” is also burdened by overexplanation. Every interesting thing that happens leads to the film almost pausing so it can explain every little detail to the viewer; for example, the first minute or so perfectly establishes Arthur’s character and backstory, as does the fact Radcliffe plays him with an expression that seems like
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Even Daniel Radcliffe’s reflection is haunted in The Woman in Black.Courtesy of rottentomatoes.com
The Woman in Black is Hauntingly Goodwhen the carriage driver refuses to help him, Daily steps in with his automobile. Not since 1922’s “Nosferatu” has a simple journey to a house been so filled with dread; the road up to Eel Marsh House is the only causeway over extremely deep marshland, and the tide washes the road over for most of the day. The house itself is a wonderful piece of production design, forlorn and desolate, littered with the possessions of lives cut short, but feels alive in itself thanks to the sound effects employed. Every gust of wind or creak of floorboards and furniture is like the breaths and stirrings of a slumbering beast, keeping the tension up every time the building appears on-screen and making it clear that something very unnatural is going on. This is coupled with the excellent score, which usually combines with the ambient noises of the area to a very creepy effect.
Of course, the malevolent, enraged ghost doesn’t hurt, either. Eel Marsh House is surrounded by rumors of the eponymous Woman in Black, a spirit avenging the loss of her child by forcing other children in the area to commit suicide, and it isn’t long before she makes her presence known. The scares in this film are both subtle and blatant; while it loves jump scares, they’re well-paced, done
he’s always either on the verge of tears or wistfully remembering a better time, but then the whole film is spent beating the viewer round the head with it over and over. A lot of the scares get reduced to mere startles this way, too, as the score reduces itself to an incredibly loud “BE SCARED NOW” chord, and one brilliant sequence where the Woman is sneaking up behind Arthur is ruined by cutting to her perspective. In a lot of ways,
the trailer - which features some of the same shots - was much creepier than the actual film.
However, the film’s missteps don’t stop it being a very solid piece overall, especially as the ghost story shares screen time with an interesting character study, particularly of Arthur, Daily and his wife (Janet McTeer). Much like last year’s “The Descendents” and “The Grey,” “The Woman in Black” is a film that skilfully looks
at people’s reactions to loss. Spirituality, grieving, coping methods and death itself are all handled in a mature manner that leaves a much stronger product in its wake, and for what the film lacks in originality at times - this being a Hammer film, there’s little new here, though it’s not overplayed to the point of being tired - it makes up for with a daring ending that’s a far cry from the usual Hollywood fare. Go see it.
Drawing by Nate McClennen
Oscar PredictionsOscar season has rolled
around again, and as the Academy Awards draw closer, critics and casual moviegoers alike are making their predictions for who will be taking home the golden statues. Here are some picks to keep an eye on.
Best Picture-- “The Help.” Love it or
hate it, the Academy can never get enough of films like “The Help,” and it was enough of a critical and financial success to earn the recognition.
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Actor in a Leading Role-- Gary Oldman in “Tinker,
Tailor, Soldier, Spy.” Oldman’s portrayal of George Smiley is as natural as breathing, and is one of the primary reasons the film is as powerful as it is.
Actress in a Leading Role-- Between Michelle
Williams for “My Week with Marilyn” and Viola Davis for “The Help”. Odds are good on Williams. Rooney Mara was excellent in “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” but it’s a film that’s likely to be overlooked by the Academy.
Actor in a Supporting role
-- Nick Nolte in “Warrior.” Without his sombre performance as recovering alcoholic Paddy Conlon, “Warrior” - which didn’t get the Best Picture nomination it so deserves - would have been hamstrung. He’s absolutely perfect in his role.
Actress in a Supporting Role
--Octavia Spencer really showed off “The Help’s” range as a film through her performance, and stands as the most likely candidate for this one.
Animated Feature Film
--“Rango.” A very interesting visual style coupled with a giant send-up to the old Spaghetti Westerns (and Chinatown) will mean success.
Cinematography-- This is a tough field, but
will probably go to “Hugo.” Scorcese’s love letter to movies has undoubtedly the finest use of 3D to date, effortlessly drawing the viewer into its world, and will be hard to ignore. Failing that, “The Artist” will likely take it, as its silent gimmick will probably be seen as something deserving recognition.
Art Direction--“Harry Potter,” easy.
Costume design--“Anonymous.” The
costume work really sells the viewer on this film’s setting, as the drama unfolds against the
backdrop of Queen Elizabeth I’s succession and the Essex Rebellion.
Directing--“Midnight in Paris”;
Woody Allen still hasn’t worn out his welcome, and with good reason.
Worst Snub--Not an actual award, but
“Drive” would take this if it were. Nicolas Winding Refn’s neo-noir story about a Los Angeles getaway driver was far more intelligent than its “The Fast and the Furious”-esque trailer suggested, and its striking visual design, brutal arthouse violence and excellent performances from actors like Ryan Gosling, Christina Hendricks and Albert Brooks (in a disturbing departure from type) should have earned it a spot in this year’s lineup.
Courtesy of oscars.org
who has local celebrity Mikey Faragon, the tenth-ranked light heavyweight in the world, in his corner - caught Brooklyn’s Karim Richardson by surprise, wrapping up the first fight of the night by knocking Richardson out two minutes into round one. Abraham, who has earned all his wins by knockout, dropped Rochester fighter Darnell Jiles with a flurry of punches with one second remaining in the first round of their fight.
“I hit him with two bricks,” Abraham said during a post-fight interview with ring announcer Joe Antonacci.
Between the fights, various local figures in sports and entertainment were called to the ring by Antonacci, such as Philadelphia Eagles running back Dion Lewis. Ray J, cousin of rapper Snoop Dogg, brother of Brandy Norwood and a rapper himself, also came to
are in sole possession of first place in the conference with a 14-1 record.
Feb. 1 - The HVCC men’s basketball team (17-7) defeated Clinton Community College (5-15) 76-64 on Wednesday evening. Kalik Parker (Ragsdale (NC)/Greensboro, NC) led the team with 19 points and Anthony Metzold (Schalmont/Schenectady) came off the bench and hit four three-pointers to help pace the Vikings past the Cougars. Conor Maisch (Coleman Catholic/Kingston) and Jeffrey Kruzinski (Mohonasen/Schenectady) both posted double-doubles as Maisch had 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Kruzinski recorded 10 points and 10 assists in the win.
Feb. 2 - The HVCC women’s basketball team (12-8) fell to Clinton Community College (13-3) 66-59 on Thursday evening. Arianna Youngs (Lansingburgh/Troy) led the team with 22 points, and Erica Houle (Shaker/Latham) added 17 points converting on five three-point field goals.
Feb. 3 - The HVCC College men’s bowling team finished first at the Mohawk Valley Invitational in Utica on Friday afternoon. Brian Mariano (Mechanicville/Mechanicville) rolled a 228-608 series which was tops for the men and Victoria Jansen (Kingston/
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Upcoming Home Athletic Events 2/7: [Tue] Women’s Basketball vs. Adirondack @ 6 p.m.2/11: [Sat] Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Monroe @ 7 p.m.2/12: [Sun] Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Monroe @ 1 p.m.2/14: [Sat] Men’s Basketball vs. Schenectady @ 6 p.m.2/18: [Mon] Women’s Basketball vs. Clinton @ 1 p.m.
Jan. 30 - Kalik Parker (Ragsdale (NC)/Greensboro, NC) of the HVCC men’s basketball team has earned Region III Player of the Week honors. Parker led the Vikings to a 3-0 week with wins over SUNY Adirondack, Fulton-Montgomery Community College, and Columbia-Greene Community College. During that three game stretch, he averaged 18.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and shot 20-38 from the field. Parker currently ranks sixth in the region in scoring, averaging 16.8 points per game and seventh in rebounding, pulling down 9.2 rebounds per game.
Jan. 30 - The HVCC men’s basketball team (16-7) lost to Albany College of Pharmacy (5-10) 56-54 on Monday evening. Conor Maisch (Coleman Catholic/Kingston) led the Vikings with 20 points converting on six 3-pointers and Kalik Parker (Ragsdale (NC)/Greensboro, NC) added 14 points in the loss.
Feb. 1 - The HVCC men’s bowling team finished first at the Adirondack Invitational at Broadway Lanes on Wednesday evening. Brian Mariano (Mechanicville/Mechanicville) rolled a high of 290-723 for the men and Victoria Jansen (Kingston/Kingston) bowled a 258-669 for the women. The men
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Kingston) bowled a high of 179-497 for the women. The men are still in first place.
Feb. 4 - The HVCC men’s (17-8) and women’s (12-9) basketball teams both lost to Mohawk Valley Community College on Saturday- the men 90-54 and the women 75-62. Kalik Parker (Ragsdale (NC)/Greensboro, NC) led the men’s team with 15 points and Conor Maisch (Coleman Catholic/Kingston) added 13 in the loss. Arianna Youngs (Lansingburgh/Troy) led the women with 26 points, while Erica Houle (Shaker/Latham) and Kelly Kell (Kingston/Kingston) added 14 points each.
Feb. 4 - The HVCC men’s hockey team (5-11) defeated Broome Community College (11-9) 3-2 on Saturday afternoon, earning head coach Matt Alvey his 100th career win. Scoring for the Vikings were Luis Gallego (East Boston/East Boston, MA), Roman Malyshev (School No. 90/Moscow, Russia) and Jason Savino (Elwood John H. Glenn/Huntington).
Feb. 4 - The HVCC men’s bowling team finished first out of 10 teams in the Dutchess Community College Invitational tournament. Men finished 1st and 2nd in doubles and Ryan Sickler finished second in All-Events. Women finished 2nd in doubles and Victoria Jansen won singles and All-Events.
the ring. While speaking with Antonacci, Ray J told the crowd that boxing legend and business partner Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield would be attending the next event.
Though most of the audience left at the conclusion of the actual fights, those who stayed were given the chance to participate in shooting for “The Challenger,” a feature film by Wishing Well Pictures. Filming was done of the crowd during the card, and afterwards portions of the final fight between Jaden Miller (Kent Moran) and light heavyweight champion James Berchard (Justin Hartley) were filmed, including the walk-in, introductions and key parts of the fight. Fans were invited to portray members of the crowd, and filming continued until past midnight.
Joe DeGuardia and Bob Belber, General Manager of the
Times Union Center, were both pleased with the event and what it signified for their working relationship.
“The event didn’t make a lot of money, but it didn’t lose any money, so it’s a good event to build on,” said Belber. “We have a great relationship with Joe... but I think the other thing is this is a great boxing area.”
“It was a great night. I think the fans here in Albany are good boxing fans, are interesting boxing fans, and I think it was a good vibe and [had] good electricity from the crowd,” said DeGuardia. “I’m looking forward to being back here.”
Both DeGuardia and Belber confirmed that a date has already been chosen for the next Star Boxing event in the Times Union Center, which will fall on April 28 and might be filmed and televised by Showtime. Further details on that card are pending.
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IBA Americas Heavyweight Champion Joe Hanks poses with Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia after the abrupt end of his fight with Rafael Pedro.
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With Price Hikes And A Falling Out With Starz Ent., What Is The Future Of Netflix?
Pictured above is Chris Corker, Freshman Business Administration.
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“I used to have Netflix until the price hike, then I just started using Redbox and Hulu instead. I’m glad I canceled, cause their library’s starting to look a little weak.”
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What do you use Netflix for primarily?“Movies mostly.”
Were you aware that this month, their contract with Starz Entertainment is expired, and they’ve chosen not to renew, taking with them about 1000 movies?
“What? No…I heard something about them and Wal-Mart but no.”
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