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DACA ON A CROSSROADS
Repeal of Obama-era
Immigration Policy Draws
Censure from UAlbany,
SUNY, and Beyond
By TYLER A. MCNEIL
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JHOANNA HARO, A DACA RECIPIENT AND UALBANY SENIOR. HARO HAS BEEN IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 2003.
For her, the daughter of undocumented
Ecuadorian immigrants, a future beyond
the University at Albany became foggier
last week.
Jhoanna Haro is one of an unclear
number of UAlbany students affected by
the Trump administration
to repeal the Deferred Action for Child-
hood Arrivals program, an Obama-era
policy whi
the country illegally as children from
criminal action.
s recent move
shielded some who entered
Now she fears being forced out of the
country or barred from employment after
graduation should Congress fail to pass
legislation in place of DACA.
Fourteen years ago, she came to the
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Author Opens Up His ‘Hart’
By ARIAH MATIAS
Discussing the story of his
rise from poverty to privilege,
James Hart, a writer, poet, and
activist, shared with University
at Albany students and several
community writers the scenes
that almost ruined his life.
During an art and memoir
seminar last Thursday evening
at the Science Library Standish
room, Hart discussed his
powerful new memoir “Lucky
Jim.”
Hart was married to Carly
Simon for almost 20 years, and yA
he says their marriage was filled
with “kinky sex” and “mutual
jealousy” until it ended with his addiction to
alcohol, and his homo-
crack cocaine, pills,
sexuality.
Hart married Simon six months after
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their first encounter. The writer said, “When
men started to look more and more suspicious to
me | thought to myself ‘you should
see a therapist about this part,’ I
was confused.”
When their marriage became
distant, Hart said Simon advised
him to “go get laid,” when he went
to Chinatown and looked at the
selection he wasn’t attracted to any
female. That same night he went
toa male strip club and felt he was
home.
Hart befriended the Clintons
during Bill’s impeachment, taught
Jackie Onassis how to dance and
tells stories of famous people from
Martha’s Vineyard, all while getting
roaring drunk, becoming sober, getting
hooked on crack, taking any drug that will keep
him going, becoming bisexual, and taking care
FOOTBALL
Danes Pitch Shutout
By JOHN C. LONGTON Ill
BALTIMORE, M.D. — The
UAlbany defense held Morgan
State scoreless in their 26-0 win on
Saturday recording their first shutout
since 2014.
The Danes didn’t get off to a fast
start, but certainly finished strong in
their second road game in as many
weeks. Freshman running back Karl
Mofor rumbled for 98 yards and two
touchdowns as the Danes wore down
a good Morgan State defense.
“He’s (Mofor) doing great,” said
UAlbany Head Coach Greg Gattuso
in an interview with ESPN 104.5 The
Team after the game. “He’s coming
along. He’s got a nice little feel. He’s
got patience.”
Mofor ripped off 29-yard run
to end the third quarter putting the
Danes up 23-0, which sealed the win
for UAlbany.
Gattuso had high praises for a new
back that is trying to fill the void
left by Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, who
tore his ACL on the last game of the
season and had a few setbacks in the
offseason. Ibitokun Hanks ran for
1,388 yards last season and averaged
over 5 yards per carry on his way
to receiving all-conference honors.
With Ibitokun-Hanks sidelined with
an injury the Danes needed someone
to step up.
“I though he (Mofor) and K J
(Kendal Rodgers) made a couple
nice runs,” said Gattuso. “So those
two are going to have to run the boat
and run the ship for us in the running
game.”
Greg Gattuso has always had a
ground and pound philosophy and
he’s got to be happy with his of-
fense’s ability to rush for over 200
yards against Morgan State, a team
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of his severely disabled son.
Hart grew up in Troy, New York, where he experienced
the violence of a father whose “rage was as unpredictable as
the Atlantic,” and Catholicism had been his refuge.
“Time gives and takes away, and recovery comes
with loss,” said Hart when asked how he balanced to deal
with all the scenarios.
He had been trying to write this book since he
was 14, “I tried to reveal as much as I can that is important.
I could’ve written a book that could’ve been a complete
failure. It happens all the time, but I persisted during the
writing, publishing, and ended up revealing to myself
throughout,” he said.
His success in life, he said, has been based on his ability
to connect with others, from people recovering in 12-step
groups, to those famous ones living in Martha’s Vineyard.
“As a young writer you should always trust in yourself
and your ability to do the work,” said Hart.
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DACA
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Haro’s parents moved to the country after her birth.
“[’m a regular college student,” said Haro. “I didn’t do
anything wrong. I shouldn’t be scared.”
THE NATIONAL STAGE
College and universities across the country last week
lashed out against the Trump administration over end-
ing the five-year-old executive order. The University of
California went as far to sue the Trump administration (its
president, Janet Napolitano, helped put together the pro-
gram during her term as Secretary of Homeland Security).
Democratic attorneys general from Washington, Cali-
fornia, and New York State have threatened to sue the
Trump administration over ending DACA. Prior to the
decision, ten Republican attorney generals threatened legal
action against the White House had the program not been
repealed.
H. Carl McCall, chair of the SUNY Board of Trustees,
and Chancellor Kristina Johnson on Tuesday released a
joint statement supporting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s threat to
sue the Trump administration should DACA be repealed.
About 42,000 DACA enrollees are in New York State.
The Albany Student Press requested a comment from
incoming president, Havidén Rodriguez, whose term begins
this week. UAlbany Communications and Marketing sent a
statement from Interim President James Stellar:
“As part of our commitment to inclusive excellence,
UAlbany continues to strongly support students who are
beneficiaries of DACA. We stand with SUNY and Gov-
emnor Cuomo against the Trump Administration’s plan to
rescind DACA, and we urge Congress to keep these critical
protections in place.”
‘The Student Association has echoed a similar senti-
ment. President Jerlisa Fontaine mentioned that SA would
use every relevant party to protect students from potential
deportation and urged lawmakers to shield DREAMers.
“Lastly, we would like to formally urge all legislators to
give up the politics of divisiveness and remember that the
United States of America was founded on guaranteeing all
people with these inalienable rights to life, liberty and, the
pursuit of happiness,” Fontaine said.
tirred controversy in the past for taking political
, especially with last year’s TYRANT resolution,
legislation standing against President Trump’s travel ban.
Fontaine has spoken out against the Trump administra-
tion over Twitter. She last week tweeted that past and
present Trump supporters are to blame for the president
“literally erasing everything that has helped people who
need it most.”
PREPARATION
After last year’s presidential election, preparing for then-
President Elect Trump to take office, talks began within the
university over shielding undocumented students. Some
like Cara Ocobock, an anthropology professor, demanded
that UAlbany become a so-called sanctuary campus.
A petition which requested Stellar to declare UAlbany
“sanctuary” status siphoned about 1,000 signatures. Even
so, such action could only be directed from SUNY admin-
istration.
“We care about them, we care about their safety, and we
care about their education,” said Ocobock. “And I think
that did come through quite forcefully from the petition.”
In January, the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a
resolution reaffirming support of DACA, but did not adopt
“sanctuary” status, The term, they said, does not fall under
one clear definition.
University officials approached potential Trump admin-
istration policies with caution, Sally D’Elassandro, director
of Student Care Services said.
Last academic year, university officials met with cam-
ttorneys to discuss possible ways to shield DACA
ients. They ultimately decided against reaching out di-
rectly to recipients out of fear that records could be tracked
down by the federal government.
“This comes down to that we're identifying students,”
said D’Elassandro. “We didn’t want to be in a position
where we were jeopardizing students or possibly facing
losing federal aid.”
Student Care Services currently provides confidential
support services for DACA recipients.
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No Quick Remedy for Parking Woes on Alumni Quad
By TYLER A. MCNEIL
There isn’t a short term fix expected to reduce tight park-
ing on Alumni Quad.
Student parking is at max capacity most weeknights,
sometimes pushing students to move into street parking. As
of now, there are over 70 student spots total, lower than any
residence hall at the University at Albany.
Isaac August, a junior chemistry student, often arrives
at Alumni Quad from work after 11 p.m.. According to
Parking & Mass Transit Services, lot parking is often at
maximum capacity between 6 p.m. to 9 a.m...
“There’s not enough parking space so sometimes when
T come home from work, I will park all the way down the
street,” said August.
Potential parking solutions are currently being evaluated
by Facilities Management as part of an overall study of
Alumni Quad.
“We’re thinking of any idea of finding parking wherever
whether it’s talking to the City about bumping sidewalks or
going diagnonal or finding some land some land some-
where,” said John Giarrusso, vice president of Facilities
Management. “We don’t know but it’s a vexing challenge
tous.”
Jason Jones, director of Parking and Mass Transit Ser-
vices, is hopeful that the university will find a solution to
expand parking on Alumni Quad within the next two to five
years.
PMTS has eyed potential green space nearby to build an
extra lot. This will not be a short term solution, Jones said.
“We definitely understand parking is a challenge at
Alumni Quad and has been for many, many years but solu-
tions are limited,” said Jones in an email. “But as you can
see we are dedicated to fixing this challenge through focus
groups, studies, and regular[ly] meeting with the City [of
Albany].”
PMTS floated the idea of a “parking lottery” with
Alumni Quad students. The idea was rejected by residents.
remedies to parking as now, Jones said, are
, ZIPCAR, and bike sharing.
Free public transportation through the university and
CDTA doesn’t ease student’s demands on Alumni Quad,
said Haven Hutchinson, former Student Association
Alumni Quad senator.
“The only problem with that is that a lot of the constitu-
ents at Alumni are transfers so they have vehicles prior,”
he said. “And usually when you have the option to have a
vehicle here in Albany — you take it.”
Last year, Alumni Quad was home to over 800 transfer,
international, and continuing students. It’s unclear how
many students on Alumni Quad have parking permits.
PMTS doesn’t collect data per quad.
‘As an Alumni Quad representative last year, Hutchinson
was approached with parking complaints from residents,
namely over ticketing. Partridge St., located next to Alumni
Quad, is ticketed from 9 - 2 a.m. on Thursday (facing
Alumni Quad) and Friday (facing Albany High School).
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Is Access to Higher Education a Human Right?
By CAMILLA VINCENT
On Jan. 3, 2017, Gov. Andrew Cuomo
announced his plan for the Tuition-Free
Degree Program at Queen’s LaGuardia
Community College. Standing confidently
at the podium, he shouted to a roaring
crowd, “This society should pay for college
because you need college to be successful.”
The Excelsior Scholarship, as this plan
is commonly known, is the first statewide
effort to provide free college for lower
and middle income Americans. Despite its
popularity among Cuomo’s young, liberal
audience, the idea of free higher education
has only recently been seriously discussed
in politics, and many
are still unsure about
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older Ami
as higher education
was once only one
of many options
for a young person,
and considered
lofty and impracti-
cal for the majori
of Ameri
ins who.
did not work in a
highly specialized
field. For most of
American his-
tory, the only way to
climb the economic
ladder was to start
with a low paying,
entry level job and
CAMILLA VINCENT / ASP
or training beyond the high school level,
though only a third of the US labor force
currently have any. Combined with the
stagnating real income levels of middle
workers since the 1970s, these fore;
will make it harder and harder for anyone
without a degree to compete for a job, ac-
cording to a 2015 article from the Econom-
ic Policy Institute. While higher edu
used to be a privilege, it will soon become
anecessity for anyone hoping to make a
living wage.
If the skills and education of the new
labor force does not adapt to match the
new jobs available, the notion of American
social mobility is also in jeopardy. Al-
though higher education
is viewed as a baseline
requirement for a decent
income, the average cost
of a four year college
just under $40,000,
according to 2016 data
ational Center
Only wealthy students
whose families can pay
the tuition will be able
to escape the significant
amounts of debt from
student loan:
for a student from a
q regular family to gradu-
ate without significant
amounts of debt. This is
an extra burden inflicted
on already disadvantaged
students, and becomes a
work one’s way up.
Recent-day politicians often appeal to this
image of the American dream, the ideal of
a young individual going out west to make
their fortune with just old-fashioned grit
and determination, and without help from
anyone. However, this view of labor has
not been accurate since the Industrial Revo-
lution. When agricultural jobs gave way
to manufacturing and management jobs
that required much more education and job
training, opportunities shrank for under-
educated worker
What happened then sheds
current situation tod:
needs for labor ar
another major shift, from manufacturing
jobs to jobs in technology, engineering,
and healthcare that require an even better
educated work force. Georgetown’s Public
Policy Institute proj that in 2020, sixty-
five percent of all jobs in the economy
will require some postsecondary education
large hurdle for people
trying to enter the middle cl For a truly
equal society, every person with the ability
should have the right to self-betterment
regardless of wealth and privilege.
In a country as wealthy as the United
States, it is not foolishly idealistic, as it
is often framed, to ask the government to
make provisions for educating the next
generation, and allow them to enter the
workforce free of hefty loans. If more
people are able to attend college, American
society will eventually reap all the benefits
of a better educated populace, such as
lower crime and more innovation and en-
trepreneurship. The increasingly outdated
and out of touch concept that anyone can
pull themselves up by the bootstraps is not
an excuse to avoid dealing with the real
economic hardships that young persons
face. If the US is to remain a land of op-
portunity, higher education must be made
more accessible.
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By MATTHEW NOYES
The United States was founded on the
ideals of individual liberty and inalienable
rights. The core precept of the Revolution
and foundation of the United States was
that all people have rights that come from
Nature and God. Jefferson claims that man,
in his natural state, is free and that such
rights are self-evident. That is to say, it
moral and just for an individual to live lives
free without threat of violence from others.
Forcing people to accept higher education
as a right is an authoritarian construct;
people would not be allowed to choose
whether or not to support the program. The
state would sim-
ply steal people’s
labor and property
to achieve that
totalitarian goal
rather than let in-
dividuals choose
how to contribute
to higher educa-
tion.
Although
there is wide
acknowledgment
that human rights
do exist, what is
and is not a right
is often miscon-
strued. A right
is the freedom
to exist, and to
act upon one’s
own accords in
Ff
ye a
what they want. However, that is not to say
they are assured to succeed or achieve their
goals. When we begin to refer to things
as rights, that are not rights, it not only
creates a moral hazard, but in practice it
does not work. The failure of the Excelsior
Scholarship is the perfect example of such
government programs failing, as I believe
after reading the article by Elise Coombs in
the Sept. 5 edition of the ASP.
For one to say people have a right
to higher education (to paraphrase Sena:
tor Paul), it implies that they believe in
conscription and slavery. Higher education
requires a professor, administrative staff,
and maintenance staff among other human
resources. A law only ex-
ists through compulsion by
force. If one has a right to
higher education, the gov
ment can force a
teach, in effect ste: ling his
or her labor, which is an in-
fringement on the professor’s
ights. If a professor does not
give his labor to the state,
the state then sends men with
guns to arrest or harm them,
suppressing that individual’s
right to life, liberty and the
suit of happiness
here is a differen
between a right and a some-
thing we should strive for
through voluntary contracts
between individuals. When
the state calls something a
MATTHEW NOYES / ASP right, it is no longer vol-
a way that does
not encroach on
another individual’s liberty. For example,
the right to free speech exists because for
one to express their mind does not require
the submission of another’s rights. Such
natural law has been enshrined in a number
of different ways, one being the American
Declaration of Independence. It stat
“all men are created equal, that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain un-
alienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”
People have the right to pursue happine:
although they are not guaranteed it nor are
they guaranteed equal outcomes. It is not
only impossible to do so, but attempting
to do so would diminish the freedom of
others. This brings us to the question of
whether or not higher education is a right.
Higher education is valuable to indi-
viduals and society as a whole. However,
the notion that everyone in the country
and in the world ne nd is entitled to a
college degree is objectively false. Going
to college is right for some people, just as it
is wrong for others. Everyone has their own
path, and everyone has the right to pursue
untary to comply with it,
meaning someone is being
conscripted or having their property stolen.
We as individuals and as a society can and
should help those who seek higher educa-
tion through voluntary charity; not through
compulsion under the threat of force. It is
never okay to force someone to give away
their life and liberty for a morally corrupt
government program,
ry we ought to aspire to help
each other reach our potentials. If that in-
cludes helping someone who wants to go to
college but cannot afford it, then we should
help them as a community and through
private contributions. The United States is
the most charitable nation in world and as a
people we can and often do help those who
need it. According to the National Philan-
thropic Trust, Americans gave nearly $400
billion dollars to charity in 2016, more than
any other country in the world nominally
and more per capita than any other people
in the world. We should voluntarily help
those who want to go to college but cannot
afford it. This is very different than declar-
ing higher education a right and having it
provided by the state.
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Lil Uzi Vert Brings the Rage
of Luv With Second Album
By NAJEE ELLIS
Lil Uzi Vert may just have delivered
music fans across the world the song of
the summer with his hit single “XO Tour
Lips.”
Not only is that considered to be the
song of the summer but it is even the
highlight of his career right now. On Aug.
25, the Philadelphia native finally released
his debut album, “Luv is Rage 2,” after
teasing fans online with multiple snippets
on social media.
Lil Uzi Vert had released “Luv Is Rage”
back on Oct. 30, 2015 which is a mix tape
that caught the attention of many fans and
other artists in the music industry. “Luv is
Rage” is clearly the tape that put Uzi in the
light of stardom and increased his fan base
a lot. The project consisted of 16 songs
and had many standout tracks such as “All
My Chains,” “Enemies” and “Top.”
When fans across the globe found out
Lil Uzi Vert was releasing “Luv is Rage
2,” they were all hoping the project would
have the same impact “Luv Is Rage” had.
Lil Uzi Vert offered 16 tracks on “Luv
is Rage 2” in which he proved his rapping
ability on upbeat instrumentals, but he still
showed his rock star style.
Lil Uzi Vert is one of the first musicians
seen with this “trap-rock” style which had
stirred many different emotions. Some
people seem to love the sound while some
seem to hate it and don’t consider it to
be hip-hop or rap at all. Although there
may be many who dislike it, much of the
younger generation love the sound.
Uzi teamed up with producers he was
clearly comfortable with, who have been
previously heard on many of his previous
projects such as Maaly Raw, Don Cannon
and Metro Boomin.
A huge surprise was Uzi teaming up
with famous producer Pharrell Williams.
on the eighth song, “Neon Guts.” Not only
did Williams produce the beat, he even
delivered a pretty good verse. Throughout
the chorus, Williams repeated, “And I got
colorful aura like I got neon guts.”
It is assumed that the song explains how
good of a mood both Uzi and Williams
are in. This good mood can come from the
success the two rappers have received, or
even with some of the materialistic items
they named in the song like their flashy
jewelry or their high-end name-brand
sneakers.
Although it seems like Uzi is in a great
mood after hearing “Neon Guts,” when
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one listens to other tracks on the album,
Uzi seems to be reminiscing about his ex-
girlfriend.
On the fourth song, “No Sleep Leak,”
he sings, “Nowadays, | think a lot of you
but I really don’t wanna bother you.”
Then, on “The Way Life Goes,” he sings,
“Wish I never ever ever told you things / 1
was only only trying to show you things /
Iced out heart on your neck trying to froze
your ring.”
One can notice with these two songs
that Uzi seems to be in his feelings about a
particular person, whom the world and his
fans can assume to be his ex-girlfriend.
Many will say “Luv is Rage 2” is not
Uzi’s best project but it is a great album
nonetheless. Either way, he was able to
reach number one on the Billboard 200
and sold 135,000 albums.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
ALBANY STUDENT PRESS
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
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REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA
Unrealistic Depiction of Suicide in Netflix’s
Hit Drama ‘13 Reasons Why’
By GIANLUCA RUSSO
Suicide and mental illness have a
complicated relationship with media.
While these topics are sometimes
depicted in realistic ways, they are
often glamorized or presented in a
way that does not show how serious
and detrimental they can be. Recently,
over the past few years, a light has
begun to shine on the portrayal of
suicide and mental illness in film
and onstage. While no depiction is
perfect, an important outcome of thi
is that conversations are sparking —
conversations that are long overdue.
As someone who has struggled
with depression and mental illness
since early high school, I, like many
others, found much fault in the recent
Netflix Original Series 13 Reasons
Why. There are high points, but far
too many low ones concerning its
depiction of suicide. Among these
issues is the glamorization of suicide
and how after it takes place, one’s
life can continue on, while that is
completely false.
After suicide, a life is lost. Yet in
13 Reasons Why, the life of Hannah
Baker lives on through the tapes she
has left behind. Her spirit remains as
a ghost lurking through the hallways
of Liberty High, bringing justice to
the terrible treatment she endured. In
reality, this does not happen. Suicide
is not a means for revenge on those
who have wronged you.
Alexa Curtis, a well known blogger
and friend of mine, wrote in Rolling
Stone, “For teens who are battling
mental health issues, witnessing the
end of a life as easily as the show
portrayed it could help desensitize
kids to this very serious matter.” She
goes on to add, “13 Reasons Why
failed to end Baker’s story, since
she lives on through the tapes. We
become captivated by the drama of
the suicide rather than the actual
suicide itself.” Curtis’ piece entitled
“Does 13 Reasons Why Glamorize
Teen Suicide” was the first of many to
criticize the show’s portrayal.
Of course, 13 Reasons Why does
start conversations about suicide,
depression, rape, sexual assault and
other topics that must begin to be
addressed. Unfortunately, its faults
seem to outweigh its benefits.
However, as a musical theatre nerd
myself, I found solace in the 2017
Tony Award winner for best musical,
Dear Evan Hansen. The show, which
centers on the suicide of a high school
student and the impact it has on his
community, portrays the topic is a
manner that is both effective and
real. As opposed to 13 Reasons Why,
the show constantly reinforces the
message that you are never alone
and that suicide is not the answer.
The show’s message that “today
you're enough, and that’s enough,” is
warming, reinforcing and helping to
many.
Watching the show was one of
the most emotional experiences I’ve
ever had. While it’s score by La La
Land’s Benj Pasek and Justin Paul is
one of the most gorgeous currently
on Broadway, its depiction of suicide
is one of the best I’ve witnessed. It
not only shows that suicide is not
the answer, but also the impact that
suicide has on a community. Its act
one closer entitled “You Will Be
Found” features the following lyrics:
“Even when the dark comes
crashing through, when you need a
friend to carry you, and when you’re
broken on the ground, you will be
found.”
Both 13 Reasons Why and Dear
Evan Hansen depict suicide and
mental illness, the difference being
the effectiveness of each portrayal.
While I found 13 Reasons Why to
be incredibly triggering, Dear Evan
Hansen was entirely encouraging.
My experience with mental illness
is entirely different than those reading
this piece. And being that I am a
flawed human, this piece is most
likely flawed in some way. But like
these two shows, I hope this piece
will start an open conversation. If you
have a story or perspective to tell, I
want to hear it. If we talk openly and
safely on these issues, we too, like
Evan Hansen, will always and forever
be found.
MENTAL ILLNESS
“Mental illness creates a big
bubble around you and the world.
Instead of lying in a hospital bed,
you find yourself unable to leave
your bedroom,” she says. “It’s
debilitating. You implode and
self-sabotage without realizing
what you’re doing. You come
off as wildly irritable, angry and
despondent to your friends and
family. You become debilitated
and implode, inevitably isolating
yourself without making a
conscious effort to. Your support
system dwindles down to nothing.
Mental illness is silent and sneaky,
so please, if you notice anyone you
care about distancing themselves,
be there. Be patient and persistent.
Know that showing you care could
mean the world to someone who is
struggling.”
GIANLUCA RUSSO/ASP
Franchesca Caputo, a junior Journalism Major who transferred
to UAlbany this fall, dons a simple purple shirt in honor of
suicide awareness, accompanied by black jeans and a long,
draped black cardigan.
SUICIDE
Impact of Suicide Extends to College Campuses
By LEAH DUELL
As we walk across the concrete
pathway on our way to class, each
person we pass by has a different
story. We so desperately want to
believe that everything is okay, that
there is nothing fo worry about and
that our community is whole and
complete. We look at the bright faces
that stroll by us, continuing their day
as if everything is perfect. What we
don’t see is the struggle. We don’t see
the pain that hides under their skin as
they wave by and continue walking,
never knowing the possibility that
only a few hours earlier, they were
just barely holding onto the ledge, the
contemplation of suicide becoming
more and more real.
Suicide affects tens of thousands
of people every year. According
to the American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention, nearly 45,000
Americans die of suicide each year,
making it the 10th leading cause of
death in the nation. Additionally,
the rate of suicide attempts is much
higher. Emory
After the death of the renowned
actor Robin Williams, a spotlight
was shined on depression and how
detrimental it can
truly be. While there
University reports
that suicide takes
the lives of 1,000
college students
yearly, making it
the third leading
cause of death
between ages 15-
24 and the second
leading cause of
death between the
ages of 25-34. On
campuses, those
are many different
attributes that go
into depression, the
American Psychiatric
Association defines
it as “A common
and serious medical
illness that negatively
affects how you feel,
the way you think
and how you act.”
Depression
more than just ‘sad’
most at risk are
white males under the age of 21.
There’s no denying it: suicide
is real, both in Hollywood and on
college campuses.
and ‘low’ spirits.
Among the many symptoms are loss
of interest in pleasurable activities,
changes in diet and appetite, difficulty
sleeping and thinking, and yes,
thoughts about suicide. The risks of
depression are often heightened by
other mental illnesses such as anxiety,
bipolar disorder and post-traumatic
stress disorder.
If you suffer from depression, you
know that waking up every day is
an accomplishment on its own, the
ability to look in the mirror and tell
yourself that you are worth it and
can make it through the day makes
you feel powerful. Unfortunately, for
many, doing so is nearly impossible.
Being that it’s National Suicide
Prevention Week, make sure to tell
the people you love exactly how much
you love them, because you never
know exactly what they’re going
through. Lastly, wear your semicolon
(the sign of mental illness and suicide
prevention) with pride for the those
who have fought for their lives and
for those who have lost them.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2017
ALBANY STUDENT PRESS
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that has a very good defense.
7 good on defens
not an easy team to play agains
tuso.
Another staple in the Gattuso game plan
is to play good defense and control the
clock. The Danes defense came up big and
limited the Bears offense to only 11 first
downs and only 234 yards, a large chunk of
which came in the last minute of the contest
when the game was all but decided.
“They play hard and they run to the ball,”
said Gattuso speaking about his de =H
s really proud of them today because we
truggling on offen:
The Great Dane defense imposed their
will on a struggling Bear offense that
haven’t scored a single point all season.
While being able to control the tempo on
one side of the ball it gave UAlbany a little
wiggle room to experiment with some
things on the other side of the ball.
Neven Sussman, who started at quarter-
back for the Dan i, was put in the
and came
SPORTS
through when his number was called. He
rushed for 48 yard on 11 carries for multiple
first downs.
“We have so much faith in Neven. We
know Will's our starter, but we just like
Neven. He can do a couple different things
and he’s great in short yardage situations,”
d Gattuso.
Their new starting quarterback Will
Brunson didn’t have himself a bad day.
He threw for 143 yards and a touchdown.
The touchdown was thrown to a streaking
Jordan Crockett for a 34-yard score, which
the Danes an early 7-0 lead. Brunson
ked twic
dropped for in the v
ainst Old Dominion. He also didn’t
throw any interceptions.
The offense has some growing pains to
get through this on and the defense is
in mid-season form. Next week the Danes
have their home opener against Monmouth
at Casey Stadium at 7 P.M. The Danes
have their work cut out for them seeing
Monmouth is 2-0 on the season and have
outscored their opponents 77-39.
Last year the team was 4-2 at home and
are looking to build on that success this
Saturday.
Orange Blacks-Out Danes
By ROBERT LEPELSTAT
After a 3-1 win over #16 Boston Univer-
sity Friday night, the University at Albany
women’ Id hockey team fell to the Sth
ranked Syracuse Orange 2-0 Sunday night
behind two goals by sophomore midfielder
Roos Weers to knock off the 21st ranked
Gre team.
Dane:
that has yet to surrender a goal all
long.
Frederike Helmke and Carli Pelletier
produced multiple turnovers on th
se
offense throughout the match to keep UAI-
bany in contention but the offens
all day long to get anything going.
UAlbany managed just one shot all game
which came from Ghislaine Beerkens,
which landed just wide of the post
In the win over BU Friday afternoon, ju-
nior captain Frederike Helmke scored two
goals and one assist, finishing with five
points on the day for the Danes’ biggest
win of the season.
“T was very pleased with how our team
played today,” head coach Phil Sykes said
to UAlbany Sports Information. “Boston
University has been a big rival from their
ys as part of the America East confer-
We knew it was going to be a tough
battle today and it was.”
Helmke along with freshman forward
struggled
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Katie MacCallum lead the way for the Great
Danes thi son with seven points each
through their first five matches in 2017.
UAlbany will look to get back to .500 as.
they take on UNH on Saturday Sept. 16th
at Ipm.
GHISLAINE BEERKENS MANAGED THE
ONLY SHOT AGAINST SYRACUSE.
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MOFOR SCORED TWO TOUCHDOWNS AGAINST MORGAN STATE.
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