Student Commentary: Include commuters in a safe Dolphy Day
Aubrey Zych, News & Features Editor
May 2, 2013
Phones start buzzing, ringing and lighting up, reading “TOMORROW’S DOLPHY DAY!” “Finally it’s here!!!” “LET’S GET F***ED UP!” Students put on their Dolphy Day shirts, start filling up their duct-taped jugs and drink them down just as fast as they were filled. And it’s not... (more...)
Femfessionals fights for club approval
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
April 11, 2013
The female professional organization, aptly named, Femfessionals, currently encourages women across more than 50 cities and college campuses throughout the U.S. … but not at Le Moyne. According to their website, Femfessionals aims to connect professional women together and create a global... (more...)
Firefly, bonnaroo festival lineups announced
Aubrey Zych, Co- News & Features Editor
February 28, 2013
Murmurs of “Did you see the lineup?!” “Are you going?” and “I might cry, oh my god,” could be heard across the Le Moyne campus on Tuesday, Feb. 19, as the lineups for both Firefly and Bonnaroo were announced and people prepare themselves for these 2013 summer music... (more...)
Le Moyne dedicates its first alumni house
Aubrey Zych, Co- News & Features Editor
February 21, 2013
A bright yellow ribbon was cut Friday, Feb. 15 by Dr. Fred Pestello, alumni Chaplain Dave Casey, S.J.; Trustee Chair Sharon (Kinsman) Salmon ’78; and alumni Director Kim McAulif as Le Moyne formally dedicated its first Alumni House. The house, located at 546 Fayette Boulevard, is in the college’s... (more...)
LMC goes red for heart disease awareness
Aubrey Zych, Co- News & Features Editor
February 14, 2013
The month of February is all about cupids, valentines and boxed chocolates; but among the love notes and bouquets of roses, the Le Moyne Health and Wellness Center is pushing for more than just conversation hearts through promoting the American Heart Association’s annual “Go Red... (more...)
SUNY Cortland cuts tobacco, LMC continues discussions
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
January 31, 2013
On Jan. 1, SUNY Cortland became a completely tobacco-free campus, joining only eight other colleges in New York State in that category. In an effort to become one of the healthiest higher education institutions in the U.S., the school has placed a ban on not only smoking, but all tobacco-related... (more...)
Enrollment numbers sink for Le Moyne, colleges nationwide
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
January 31, 2013
Over the last three years, each consecutive group of Le Moyne freshmen were proudly able to title themselves as Le Moyne’s largest incoming class ever… until this year. For the first time in 15 years, enrollment in colleges nationwide is dropping, and Le Moyne is no exception. Freshmen... (more...)
Le Moyne students team up with HOPE for Ariang
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
December 6, 2012
As part of their senior capstone project, five seniors put together an auction on Wednesday, Nov. 28, to raise money for the HOPE for Ariang Foundation “My memory keeps reminding me that something bigger than both of us aligned the stars for us to meet. My husband and I were on the Cape and... (more...)
30 things to do instead of study for finals
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
December 6, 2012
In just a few short days, the entire Le Moyne community will go from the usually cool, calm and collected students living the jesuit dream, to psycho maniacs straight out of Pandora’s box, running around throwing textbooks in the air. Finals week is back again to ruin everyone’s lives,... (more...)
Juniors face major changes with next year’s housing lottery
Aubrey Zych, Co- News & Features Editor
November 15, 2012
In an effort to increase campus community and work towards Le Moyne’s educational missions, as well as hold the standards in Le Moyne’s Student Handbook to its word, Campus Life and Leadership announced last week that, starting next year, they would not be offering off-campus housing... (more...)
Get to know the congressional candidates
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
November 2, 2012
The upcoming national elections, which take place on Nov. 6, will be a deciding night for more than just Governor Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. There are several other elections taking place that night, including those for the 24th Congressional District in Central New York. Voters... (more...)
Tips for avoiding the flu
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
October 25, 2012
Sniffly noses. Deadly coughs. Fevers through the roof. Flu season is in full swing again this year, and college campuses will take take some of the hardest hits to the disease. Each year, approximately 5 to 20 percent of people in the United States will come down with the flu. With students... (more...)
Scary-cuse
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
October 18, 2012
Whether you’re braving the scariest haunted houses or looking for a pink, frilly costume to wear to the dance, Syracuse has lots to offer for Halloween enthusiasts this year. Zombies will rise from the dead, ghosts will screech and witches will cackle in glee as Syracuse gets a little... (more...)
Syracuse woman charged for robbing local college students
Aubrey Zych, Co- News & Features Editor
September 20, 2012
Le Moyne students can leave campus feeling a little safer knowing the woman wanted for robbing local college students and Syracuse residents has been found. DeWitt police arrested a Syracuse woman on Friday, Sept. 14, charging her with as many as 20 robbery scams, including one involving... (more...)
Meet Le Moyne’s newest Jesuit: Father Bucki
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
September 13, 2012
As many students have already noticed, there is a new smiling face around the heights this year. Le Moyne is excited to welcome Father John Bucki, S.J. as Le Moyne’s new director of campus ministry and latest addition to the Jesuit community. Fr. Bucki comes to Le Moyne from Buffalo,... (more...)
Welcome to St. Mary’s, girls and boys
Aubrey Zych, Co-News & Features Editor
September 13, 2012
For the first time since its construction in 1963, move-in day this year at St. Mary’s meant both girls and boys entering its doors. Beginning this year, St. Mary’s has converted from an all-girls dorm to coed living, now making every dorm on campus coed. According to Ann Bersani, Associate... (more...)
Le Moyne announces this year’s commencement speaker
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
May 3, 2012
The Le Moyne College graduates of 2012 will welcome John B. King. Jr., commissioner of education and president of the University of the State of New York, as this year’s commencement speaker for the college’s 62nd commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 20. Each year, the commencement... (more...)
Construction to hit the ground running this summer
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
May 3, 2012
While students are heading home for a summer of relaxation, the construction on campus will be in full-force, taking on three major construction projects for the upcoming fall. The first project, and seemingly the biggest renovation, will be the reconstruction of the west and east wings... (more...)
Le Moyne purchases house for Pestello
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
April 26, 2012
In just a few short weeks, Le Moyne College president Fred Pestello and his family will be moving into the college’s very first official presidential house. The new home is located approximately four miles away from campus, at 5016 Worthington Way in the Waterford Woods subdivision of DeWitt,... (more...)
Students apathetic towards new composting bins
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
April 19, 2012
In February, two new waste management bins were placed in the cafeteria in an effort to create a more environmentally-responsible campus. These bins are designated for food and paper products only, while plastic, styrofoam and metal are placed in the trash. Many students have noticed... (more...)
Le Moyne announces its first Writers-in-Residence
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
April 19, 2012
Professors of creative writing, Linda Pennisi and Patrick Lawler, have been named the very first Writers-in-Residence within Le Moyne College’s creative writing program. These positions were awarded to writers with extensive teaching experience, significant publications and connections... (more...)
SGA elections result in new officers, drama
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
April 12, 2012
This year’s Student Government Association (SGA) elections, which were held on Wednesday, March 28, had some interesting results: new officers and new class representatives, as well as accusations and campus-wide drama. Questions regarding the validity of the recent SGA elections surfaced... (more...)
Student Government prepares for end of year
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
March 29, 2012
With the end of the school year approaching, the Student Government Association (SGA) sat down on Wednesday, March 21, to gather ideas for the last few months of the semester, to discuss new plans for next fall and to prepare for SGA elections this week. Junior David Palmer, a representative... (more...)
Den After 10 idea fed by student entrepreneurs
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
March 22, 2012
Students who are up late studying through the night may be able to look forward to a new late-night dining option, Den After 10. Kandace Burke-Thompson, Michael Renaud, Rachel Farneti and John Feeney, a group of entrepreneurship students, created the idea for Den After 10 in response... (more...)
Student Government discusses library renovations
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
March 22, 2012
With the multitude of renovations around campus to the science center, the pub and the plaza, the library has been knocked down the to-do list year after year. However, the Student Government Association (SGA) recently sat down with Robert Johnston, library director, to discuss what... (more...)
SGA discusses possibility of electronic housing lottery
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
March 15, 2012
As students begin picking out roommates and living arrangements for the fall, the Student Government Association [SGA] is raising questions about an electronic housing lottery proposal for next year. SGA academic affairs chair Emily Ianno brought the idea to the SGA’s attention after she... (more...)
Student Government committees present their cases
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
March 1, 2012
The Student Government Association met on Wednesday, Feb. 22, to discuss the progress of each of the group’s three committees: the smoke-free campus committee, the central mail room committee and the general maintenance committee. Each committee was created at the beginning of the... (more...)
SGA reconsiders a smoke-free campus
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
The Student Government Association’s (SGA) Smoke-Free Campus Committee met on Wednesday, Feb. 15, to discuss their research and exchange notes regarding the potential for Le Moyne to become a smoke-free campus. Last semester, the idea of the college becoming smoke-free was brought... (more...)
SGA welcomes new members and discusses 220
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
The Student Government Association (SGA) met on Wednesday, Feb. 8 to welcome its newest members, discuss changes to its constitution and meet with members of 220 Student Ministries. The group welcomed two new sophomore representatives, Hannah Miles and Laura Nicolais, and a new junior... (more...)
Students encouraged to sign up for Heights Alert
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
February 16, 2012
With temperatures outside decreasing, and the number of thefts on campus increasing, the Le Moyne Security Office is encouraging students to take advantage of the free emergency notification system, Heights Alert. The Heights Alert system is designed to be an immediate notification system... (more...)
SGA Update: Security and safety on campus
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writers
February 9, 2012
The Student Government Association (SGA) met on Wednesday, Feb. 1, to discuss two new clubs and security on campus, as well as to begin implementing plans for the semester ahead. Last week, the SGA voted to table the constitution of Le Moyne Loves Life, a new pro-life club that advocates against... (more...)
Two clubs up for approval by SGA
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
February 2, 2012
Following the winter break, the Student Government Association (SGA) met on Wednesday, Jan. 25 to address several ideas that had been discussed in the fall semester, as well as to discuss other clubs on campus and to consider the problem of rising textbook prices. Last semester, the group split... (more...)
Student Government meets with Security
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
December 8, 2011
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, John O’Brien, director of Security, and Dr. Deborah Cady Melzer, vice-president of Student Development, sat down with Student Government members to find solutions to the ongoing student complaints regarding campus security. The group’s key complaint was regarding... (more...)
SGA sets plans for the rest of the semester
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
November 17, 2011
The Student Government Association (SGA) met on Wednesday, Nov. 9, to organize ideas, adjust any internal problems and finalize its plans for the rest of the semester. Members agreed on two distinct projects to have completed before students return home for winter break: the smoke-free campus... (more...)
SGA discusses academic honor code
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
November 10, 2011
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss the possibility of an academic honor code being set in place for students at Le Moyne The honor code was first brought to Le Moyne’s attention when Michael Miller, a mathematics professor at Le Moyne, and Dr. Deborah... (more...)
SGA discusses dining on campus
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Jim Toczydlowski, a manager of Sodexo for Le Moyne dining, met with members from the Student Government Association (SGA) to resolve ongoing issues and complaints regarding the food services at Le Moyne. Members of SGA have been discussing problems in dining at the past... (more...)
Jen Marlowe presents talk on humanity and non-violence
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
November 3, 2011
Jen Marlowe presented a talk based on her recent book “The Hour of Sunlight: One Palestinian’s Journey from Prisoner to Peacemaker” on Thursday, Oct. 27, in Grewen Auditorium. Marlowe’s talk was filled with video footage, stories and quotes that focused on nonviolent resistance to oppression... (more...)
Student Government seeking more student input
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
October 27, 2011
The Student Government Association (SGA) held a forum in Grewen Auditorium on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in addition to its regular weekly meeting. This event was intended to allow students to express their opinions, ask questions, and suggest new ideas to their elected student officials. However,... (more...)
SGA discusses “smokey problems” on campus
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
October 20, 2011
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, members of the Student Government Association (SGA) met to discuss the possibility of Le Moyne becoming a smoke-free campus. The idea was brought to the Student Government’s attention by Le Moyne College President Fred Pestello, who suggested the idea in response to... (more...)
Student Government discusses retention rate
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
October 19, 2011
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, members of the Student Government Association (SGA) shared thoughts to fix one of Le Moyne’s biggest problems over the years: the retention rate. In 2010, the average freshmen retention rate was 83.8 percent. Generally, Le Moyne strives to reach a rate of at... (more...)
Student Government discusses School of Business
Aubrey Zych, Staff Writer
September 29, 2011
The Student Government Association (SGA) met on Wednesday, Sept. 21, to introduce the new freshmen representatives, re-introduce old members, and discuss the possibilities for a School of Business, as well as other plans for the academic year. Following introductions, the SGA announced Le Moyne’s... (more...)
SU professor: Climate change is a hard reality
Aubrey Zych
September 22, 2011
By Aubrey Zych John Mathiason, professor of International Relations at Syracuse University, presented “Confronting Climate Change: Myth or Hard Reality?” as part of the Scholars Series at Temple Concord on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Students, professors and members of the community filled Temple... (more...)