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UC ECJS Building Wins Design Award

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Newest building on Utica College's campus and what most would probably consider the most eye catching, has been catching more than just the looks of students and members of the college community. The Economic Crime and Justice Studies building was awarded a 2009 merit award from the American Institute of Architecture.

Academic Support Services Hosts Event on Accomodating Students with Disabilities

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Office of Academic Support Services hosted the Adapting Curriculum for Student Success (ACSS) Conventions on Thursday, Feb. 25.

Learning Specialist Judy Borner and the Director of Learning Services Kateri Henkel hosted the event and explained how students with disabilities get help and accommodations for their academics at Utica College.

Over One in Ten UC Students on Academic Probation

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Approximately 11 percent of students every semester, whose grade point average fall below 2.0, are put on academic probation, according to Stephen M. Pattarini, dean of student success. Academic probation is used to closely monitor students' academic standing throughout the semester.

Career Services Offers Tips on Interviewing

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A small group of students made their way into the Willard Conference Room for the third seminar in the Backpack to Briefcase series on interviewing.

Although a number of aspects covered throughout the seminar seemed obvious to many students, Steve Cantine, director of career services, pointed out the most common mistakes students make while sitting through that once in a lifetime interview.

Tournament Raises Money for Autism

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Autism Awareness Club began the six-a-side volleyball tournament on Tuesday Feb. 23, in the Clarke Athletic Center. Volleyball for Disabilities is one of the many charity and fundraising events held by organizations at Utica College.

The event is being sponsored by the Autism Awareness Club to raise awareness for autism and other disabilities.

Alicia Keys to Inspire Local Fans at Turning Stone Event Center

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

R&B superstar Alicia Keys will be appearing at the Turning Stone Casino & Resort Event Center on Thursday, March 11, as part of her Freedom Tour, which kicked off on Wednesday in Chicago.

The tour follows the release of her fourth studio album, The Element of Freedom, released in the fall of 2009.

UC Performance Leaves Audience Guessing Until End

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"Being invited to the Tomb family may introduce you to some interesting people, but you may not live to talk about it."

That was the message on promotional posters for the spring play, Tomb With a View, put on by the Utica College department of performing and fine arts.

Jazz Trio Performs at Lunch Hour Series

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Carmen Carmonica Jazz Trio performed at the Harry F. and Mary Ruth Jackson Lunch Hour Series on Wednesday, March 3, in the library concourse.

The trio featured Carmen Caramanica on guitar, Rick Compton on drums, and Cosmo Castellano on bass guitar. They played seven songs.

BSU Dance Celebrates Black History Month

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Black Student Union (BSU) held its first on-campus party, "Black in the Day," on Saturday Feb. 27 in the Library Concourse. The party was free of charge for Utica College students only.

Half of the concourse was set up with tables and chairs for students to sit and eat the pizza, hot wings and several beverages that were provided.

Life At Its Finest

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

As the seasons prepare to change, many of us tend to get hit by the "love bug." We either have relationships that made it through the cold winter or we are beginning to notice someone in a whole new light. For whatever reason, when the weather changes for many of us, it seems the attraction to people seems to change with it.

Gaming Apps: Friend or Foe?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The average expectance of a college student is becoming almost completely unfeasible. Students are expected to study at least 20 hours per week, involve themselves in the campus community, and exercise 30 minutes a day, five times a week, all whilst tending the fields, generating mobster-like schemes, and slicing, dicing and sautéing their ways to becoming owners of their very own 5-star restaurants.

How to Double Date for Less Than $50

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A lot of people that go to UC say there is not a lot to do around the Utica area. So we decided to do a little investigative reporting about double dates. What we found might surprise some people who thought it would be hard to do a double date for $50 or less.

Women's Basketball Wins Empire 8 Crown

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Utica College Women's Basketball team played two very tough games and the best of the best in the Empire 8 conference over this past weekend.

In their first conference tournament match-up, the Lady Pioneers took care of the Stevens Institute of Technology Ducks in a seesaw battle on Friday night at Ben Light Gymnasium in Ithaca, N.

Women's Hockey Advances With Win Over Neumann

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Utica College Pioneers women's hockey team overcame an inconsistent start to their season to beat Neumann 4-1 in the ECAC West quarterfinals on Monday, March 1 at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.

In the quarterfinal game, Neumann scored the first goal halfway through the first period.

The Autistic Sports Nerd

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hey guys, the Autistic Sports Nerd here. The Olympics are over, spring training is on the way, the NHL resumes and there is a lot of buzz going around campus about our sports teams.
UC Women's Basketball

Congratulations to the Utica College Pioneers Women's Basketball team, as they have earned their second Empire 8 Conference championship in the last three seasons.

Getting to Know New Head Baseball Coach Andrew Weimer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When the Utica College Pioneers baseball team officially takes the field later this month, it will do so under the guidance of new Head Coach Andrew Weimer.

Weimer was hired in June and finished his professional playing career before coming to Utica College to coach.

UC Softball Gearing Up For 2010 Season

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Spring is almost here and the Utica College softball team is ranked seventh in the Empire 8 pre-season coaches poll released last Wednesday. Coaches Pat Mineo and Rinae Olsen, former softball player for UC, will lead the Pioneers into 2010 campaign. Utica College finished last season with an overall record of 16-22, including a 4-8 mark in conference play.

A Salute to the Maintenance Crew

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I am sure there were more than a few students who saw the snowstorm last Thursday, knew more was coming on the next day, hoped for a snow day and tried to sleep in on Friday morning.

I was not one of those students, mainly because I had to get up at 6 a.

Living Through Adversity

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Could you ever imagine never being able to taste your favorite food or even eat again? Could you imagine never being able to be heard with your natural voice and say anything that you would like freely? Scary thought if you think about it long enough, isn't it? Well these are just a few of the privileges that we may often take for granted.