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Student Child Care Grant Will See Funding Increase

By AELYA EHTASHAM Sun Staff Writer

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Sustainability Groups Probe Internal Issues

Annual ECO summit addresses member retention, continuity difficulties and public engagement

By Amina Kilpatrick Sun Staff Writer

Environmentally minded students identified activity burnout and lack of structure as primary issues within Cornell’s sustainability community during an annual summit on Saturday

The Cornell Environmental Collaborative hosted the summit to discuss leadership and ways to improve environmental organizations in the Cornell community ECO is an umbrella organization that represents more than 40 sustainability organizations

The summit included both a panel and a follow-up discussion in small groups

Martha Williams ’20, ECO’s vice president of events and the facilitator for the panel, said the purpose of the summit was to identify problems that environmental organizations want to solve and discuss “how to look at things differently ”

The panel included five students and one faculty member Each shared their experience as leaders within the Cornell community and the challenges they face

Lauren Yeaman ’19, who works with Nature Rx, highlighted her concerns about “continuity” and “burnout” within clubs at Cornell

“It’s ver y hard to establish continuity or sense of structure, ” she said “Leadership is constantly changing It’s hard to retain people ”

Yeaman also discussed how including all members in a club’s efforts is imperative

“I think it’s important to be able to involve everyone, to let people know that it’s okay to contribute whatever you can contribute,” she said “You can be honest with whatever time you have, whatever emotional reserve you have ”

Emelia Black ’18, co-director of programming for the Cornell Thrift Initiative, also noted a “lack of student involvement ”

Members of the panel also addressed dispelling sustainability misconceptions Khansa Mahum ’19, public relations manager for Anabel’s Grocery, argued against the idea that

environmentalism is inherently expensive

“People [have] a perception that being environmentally sustainable is expensive,” Mahum said “ That I believe we can very easily address As someone who does a lot of [public relations] work, I love coming up with new ideas to target communities that are resistant towards change ”

“It’s very hard to establish continuity or a sense of structure. Leadership is constantly changing ” L a u r e n Y e a m a n ’ 1 9

Devon Rosen ’19, director of store communications for Anabel’s grocery, also noted

that there was a “misconception” that Anabel’s Grocery solely caters to food-insecure students “ We are [tr ying to] increase the accessibility to healthy food,” Rosen said “If you don’t have a car, it’s ver y hard to get to Wegman’s, especially with the snow ” Cynthia Chu ’20 expressed her concern with the varying access to sustainable infrastructure “We do not [always] have access to com-

posting,” Chu said “It’s different all across campus There are not always signs ”

While there are still problems to address, Kimberly Anderson ’06, sustainability engagement manager for Cornell’s campus sustainability office, applauded the progress the Cornell community has made since she was a student

“We were not having these kinds of conversations about sustainability and climate change when I was a student here,” Anderson said “The evolution and progression of these conversations is really remarkable ”

Amina Kilpatrick can be reached at akilpatrick@cornellsun com

Scholar Investigates‘ Scientific Miracles’ Predicted by Quran

By MARYAM ZAFAR Sun Staff Writer

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The fact that the Quran was revealed in Arabic was only a “contingent factor.”

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Munasinghe then explained that the Division of Human Resources itself must go to the LGBTRC for training and suppor t This seems to defeat the purpose of adding another layer of bureaucracy to the system for faculty and staff only, according to Munasinghe

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“ We don’t really endorse this idea that we should fracture the LGBTQ community and send them to two different places ”

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pate, ” Rogers said “It’s a big, time-intensive process ” Rogers listed a fe w campus initiatives that were carried out because of the GPCI, including the Big Red Barn’s $1 2 million renovation, the hiring of career advisors for the Graduate Professional Community Center and the initiation of the Maple wood Housing project

Xanda Schofield grad delivered a presentation on the software program Slack, a cloud-based set of team collaboration tools and ser vices that categorize chatroom-style communities by select topics

“We don’t really endorse the idea that we should fracture the LGBT community ”

created in 2007 The document is a collection of the graduate community’s concerns and needs organized into one text so that they can be addressed gradually over time

“ The GPCI has been the document driving how Cornell approaches and interacts with the graduate and professional student community,” Rogers said “ You can see this in that a lot of the things that you have heard about recently have their roots in the GPCI ”

However, the document has not been addressed as much in recent years, according to Rogers

“Most within the GPSA don’t really know what the GPCI is and we just really haven’t stepped up to par tici-

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“ We have this thing called Slack that we have made available for ever ybody who wants to keep up with GPSA goings-on in the Cornell community,” Schofield said “ We thought that this might be a useful platform for people to be able to talk about the GPSA when we are not in these big meetings ”

Elena Michel grad, a voting member for biological sciences, explained that this was her third year attending GSPA meetings and that she enjoys learning about the passions of other graduate students who want to incentivize positive change on Cornell’s campus

“It is a good oppor tunity to meet people from other depar tments and other divisions, and also to bring these impor tant things that we are talking about back to my own depar tment, ” Michel said “ While a lot of the stuff we talk about is focused on graduate and professional students, a lot of it does have implications for the whole university ”

Stacey Blansky can be reached at sblansky@cornellsun com

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In a recent column entitled “Don’t Decry the Greek System if You Use It for Your Own Gain,” Ara Hagopian performs the “oft-necessary task of criticizing people who agree with [him] ” While using the recent Zeta Beta Tau incident to criticize the overuse of the word “woke,” he says the only solution to the Greek system is to stop attending fraternity parties, realign one ’ s actions with one ’ s morals and consider how Greek life leads to oppression

I am unwilling to believe that the only solution to the problems rampant in the Greek system is to quit it and ignore them.

I am disgusted by Hagopian’s feeling of being “vindicated” by the pig roast competition at Zeta Beta Tau While his assumptions about fraternity culture may have been confirmed by their actions, no one should enjoy being proven right at the cost of another person experiencing pain By beginning his column in this manner, I am forced to question Hagopian’s motives in writing it I am less convinced they stem from a sense of altruism but moreso from an inflated ego Nonetheless, I will entertain some of the ideas he presents I more than agree that “woke” has become a buzzword Too often, people who experience privilege use it to make themselves feel better about experiencing that privilege Yet, there is something to be said for people who don’t use the word “woke” but are incredibly aware of their privileges and actively try to educate themselves and advocate for inclusion

Furthermore, I am confused by his call to action in regard to the Greek system While he criticizes leaders by saying that

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they are “overrated,” he simultaneously says that “ you don’t have to become an activist, go to a protest or join a philanthropy club on campus ” What’s the answer then quit? Distance yourself from the problem and pretend it doesn’t exist? I am unwilling to believe that the only solution to the problems rampant in the Greek system is to quit it and ignore t h e m Re f u s i n g l e a d e r s h i p p o s i t i o n s , belittling the efforts of people in those positions and advocating withdrawal creates bystanders, the most harmful role of all

And finally, the idea that one should not join Greek life because of “ your female friends or your gay female friends or even your mother” is incredibly harmful Not only does it erase the fact that people within the Greek system are LGBTQ+, but it reinforces the idea that you should only stand up to injustice because it affects people close to you That’s not an “empathy boat,” that’s empty sympathy that goes nowhere It allows people who don’t have, or care about, female friends or gay friends or a mother to escape from the problems of the system This is the same rhetoric used by conservative politicians after the release of Trump’s Access Hollywood tape: “I have a [insert female relative here], therefore I am disgusted by this sexism ” Instead of using the women and minorities in our lives as reasons to stand up against injustice, let’s fight against injustice simply because it is wrong

I am not denying that the Greek system has its problems It definitely does Yet, I am unwilling to agree with Hagopian’s solution of inaction In the face of this challenge, the Greek system needs fearless leadership, a commitment to systematic change, and an optimistic vision for the future

Maya Cutforth is the vice president of citizenship, diversity and inclusion for the Panhellenic Council and a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences Comments can be sent to opinion@cornellsun com

This in itself is not necessarily a bad thing Consistency in the opinions you hold, especially opinions that overlap in the content they address, is to be expected when it comes to people and their perspectives It’s not as if your background a n d e x p e r i e n c e s c h a n g e w h e n y o u approach a different issue so why would your vie ws on a separate issue with a similar premise necessarily change?

What is a problem, however, is that people have come to blindly make up their minds on issues without entirely understanding why they hold the opinion that they do

Let’s take the recent Justin Tr udeau comments, for example Yes, he came out and stated that his comment was a bad joke, but let’s for the purposes of this discussion ignore the fact that ever ybody’s favorite woke bae made a bad joke and consider the reaction that occurred in response as if he meant what he said Twitter picked two sides: political correctness is r uining the world; and Justin Tr udeau is absolutely right, “mankind” does alienate women If you are a liberal college student, chances are without having any idea what occured at the event you would pick a side, given simply w h e r e y o u s t a n d o n o t h e r s i m i l a r l y framed issues around politically correct language

Here’s my issue with picking a side based on what you think about other issues: it’s not that you picked the side you did It’s that you cannot, with some measurable amount of cer tainty, tell why you stand where you do

Aside from using the transitive property in lieu of reasoning through their opinions on ever y issue, most people don’t know why they are defending the perspective that they are, only that it is the “right” position because all the other opinions on this side of political thought are opinions they agree with If you go through a conscious effor t to understand and reach a conclusion about your perspective and end up on the same exact opinion, that would be entirely unprob-

lematic because you have at the ver y least tried to educate yourself on an issue with an open mind, and that is all we can ever ask of anyone

For what it’s wor th, the only reason I recognized this as a trend on Twitter, and e v e n o n c a m p u s m o r e g e n e r a l l y, i s because I found myself succumbing to it When the Tr udeau ne ws broke, I immediately defended his actions until someone asked me why and I was forced to consider why I held the vie w that I did Surprisingly, it had ver y little to do with being politically correct As someone who loves words, I appreciate any

It’s as if the majority and minority whips have transcended their roles in Congress to whip the general

public to split along party lines.

effor t to bring light to the fact that words h a ve p owe r a n

impact In order to create change, we must care about what we say and how Semantics in the English language can often cater to gender roles, and paying attention to what we associate with words and being more deliberate in how we use them is impor tant if we are to create change I won ’ t bore you with the details, but for more insight on how gender roles come through in our language, “Man is to Computer Programmer as Woman is t o Ho

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Embeddings” is an insightful study to note A

It is cool to be progressive on college campuses, especially those as liberal as Cornell’s As someone who considers herself a liberal, I won ’ t pretend it is easy or all that helpful to surround yourself with ne w and opposing perspectives Frankly, I think it’s quite pointless to actively seek out differing perspectives if the only reason you ’ re doing so is for the sake of seeking out different perspectives What I do think is impor tant, however, is some introspection when it comes to forming an opinion on a hot-button issue Understand why you feel the way you do not because it might change your opinion or because it might put you in a better position to defend yourself in the future Rather, do so because it is impossible to incite change in others if y

f believe change should occur

Hebani Duggal is a senior in the College of Arts and S c i e n c e s Sh e c a n b e re a c h e d a t hduggal@cornellsun com Teach Me How to Duggal appears alternate Tuesdays this semester Hebani Duggal |

G e n e t i c s

Gene in Worms Could Be Key To Longer Human Lifespan

By SOPHIE REYNOLDS Sun Staff Contributor

Popular legend claims that drinking from the fountain of youth will keep one ’ s body vigorous and vivacious for years to come

Prof Sylvia Lee, molecu-

l a r b i o l o g y a n d g e n e t i c s , may have discovered such

a n e l i x i r i n t h e s o i l s o f

Ithaca Her research indicates the secret of immortality may be hidden in the genome of a worm

L e e f o u n d t h a t

C a e n o r h a b d i t i s e l e g a n s , a c o m m o n s p e c i e s o f s o i l worm, has a ver y similar

l i f e s p a n a n d r e p r o d u c t i v e pattern to humans, importantly sharing hallmark fea-

t u r e s o f h u m a n a g i n g

These similarities make C

For Lee, the most impor tant question is how can humans age in a healthier manner Wanke Wang grad, a student in Lee’s lab, recently found that two genes in the C elegans genome,

a gene knockout disabling the SET2 6 g e n e ’ s f u n c t i o n L e e a n d Wa n g

obser ved a three-day addition to the worms ’ lifespan, which is normally two to three weeks More critically, with the SET-26 gene function disr upted, the worms appeared more r o b u s t , a l e r t a n d r e s i l i e n t t o s t r e s s a s they aged

With more research and a little more time, Lee believes gene therapy that improves the health and vigor of older individuals could become a reality.

e l e g a n s a p r e m i e r e x p e r imental model to reveal the mysterious mechanisms of mor tality in humans

A l t h o u g h m o r t a l i t y h a s w o r r i e d p e o p l e s i n c e t h e b e g i n n i n g o f h u m a n k i n d , s c i e n t i s t s d o n o t u n d e r -

s t a n d t h e p r o c e s s o f a g i n g v e r y w e l l We d o k n ow t h a t t h e l e n g t h o f c e r t a i n s t r u c t u re s o n t h e e n d s o f c h r o m os o m e s c a l l e d t e l o m e re s p l a y a r o l e , a s d o c e r t

called SET-26 and SET-9, are associated with a longer and healthier life in w o r m s I n i t i a l l y, Wa n g a n d L e e thought both genes influenced aging

They later found that SET-26 was the key gene since it is present in all worm cells, while SET-9 protein only appears in the worm ’ s reproductive cells What was the SET-26 gene doing to influence the aging process in worms? Lee and Wang set out to parse the gene ’ s role in C elegans by per forming

In a n o r m a l c e l l , D N A i s c o m p a c t l y wrapped around molecules called histones

T h e S E T- 2 6 g e n e

c o d e s f o r a p r o t e i n t h a t m o d i f i e s t h i s bundling process Lee explains that the SET26 protein recognizes a r e c e p t o r c a l l e d Histone H3-Lysine 4, which modulates how securely the DNA is c o i l e d L e e d e s c r i b e s this as a “decoration on the histone which changes how tightly the DNA gets wrapped ” The SET-26 protein ensures that only the section of DNA adjacent to the receptor gets wrapped Once deactivated, the absence of the SET-26 protein allows more DNA to come in cont a c t w i t h t h e r e c e p t o r r e g i o n a n d , somehow, extends the life of the worm

A big myster y remains, however Lee a n d Wa n g k n o w t h a t m o r e D N A

bundling leads to longer life in worms, but they do not know why this occurs

But Lee is hopeful that the increased longevity and resilience in worms with the disabled SET-26 gene could be applied to humans in the future “ The SET-26 protein itself has a g o o d h o m o l o g ( f u n c t i o n a l l y s i m i l a r gene) in humans which is actually not ver y well studied,” Lee explained

With more research and a little more time, Lee believes gene therapy that improves the health and vigor of older individuals could become a reality

Lee said that one of the most exciting aspects of her research is the possib i l i t y o f i n

g e n e r a t i

l e p i g e n e t i c influence on aging It is possible that a n i n d i v i d u a l c o u

longevity of their progeny by passing down specific histone molecule modifications These modifications can be

result in entire family lines of healthy agers

While the project was per formed on a molecular level, the future impact and implications of this discover y may be massive With a healthier senior

and decrease their reliance on social safety nets such as social security, all while also staving off the gray hairs and senility

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIES

L a L a L a nd - D am i e n C h az e l l e

Start with a cliche, heartwarming love story and you have a good movie Throw in a soundtrack that’s impossible not to dance along to, Ryan Gosling’s beautiful bone structure and an ending that renders me incapable of movement every time I rewatch it and you have a V-Day must-see - Lev Akabas ’19

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I’m not crying, you ’ re crying Actually we ’ re both crying The whole world is crying because Call Me by Your Name just inflated our stupid, romantic hearts just to rip them out and beat them like a, uh, used peach Wistful, angst-ridden Elio transcribes music on lazy summer days Chiseled, chummy Oliver dances like a doofus to Psychedelic Furs The movie is a harrowingly evocative ode to young romance, and in the end will have you weeping like Elio by the fireplace - Shay Collins ’18

An ni e Ha l l - Wo o d y A l l e n

Through self-deprecating humor and neurotic aggression, the diminutive comedian has never been more honest with his desires and frustrations It’s a story about falling in, and then quite inevitably, out of love Maybe all our relationships are completely crazy and destructive, but as Allen’s Alvy sighs, “ we need the eggs ” - Ruby Que ’20

BOOKS

“H e ar t Mus e u m ” - Du r g a C h e w - B o s e

In “Heart Museum,” featured in the collection Too Much and Not the Mood, essayist Durga Chew-Bose ponders love, and the physical hearts that supposedly manifest it Chew-Bose writes of a love that she directs not at other people, but rather at fleeting moments with friends, Paul’s Boutique, emojis, manatees and a plethora of books and films In flashes of humor and anxiety, Chew-Bose sees love where others might see mundanity First and foremost, “Heart Museum,” marvels at the organ that constantly powers us - Shay Collins ‘18 Twe n ty L ov e Po

n d a S o ng of D e

p a i r - Pab l o Ne r u da

“You are like nobody since I love you ” A collection of some of the Chilean poet ’ s most renowned works, Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair aptly portrays the complex nature of romantic relationships, brilliantly capturing the universal experience of falling in love as well as heartbreak A master of poetics, Neruda immortalizes the often ephemeral beauty of love and shines light on the immense power it has over human emotions - Andrea Yang ‘20

MUSIC

“L ove s o n g ” - T h e Cu re

Intended by Robert Smith as a wedding gift for his wife, the lyrics are simple and honest However, Smith’s voice, always close to tears, manages to pull the song from the brink of mushy-gushy pop saccharinity and lend it a haunting, obsessive quality It’s a versatile song: dance to it, play it for your true love or wallow in unrequited longing - Ramya Yandava ’21

“ Ma g ic ” - C o l d p l ay

“Magic” is about being with someone for a long time without losing any spark The line “Call it magic, cut me into two ” extends that comparison to include more than the usual rosecolored relationship we often hear in music There are ups and downs when it comes to love, and Coldplay knows -Viri Garcia ’20

“ Le t ’ s Sta y To g e t h e r ” - A l Gre e n

“Let’s Stay Together” speaks to relationships outlasting difficulties and turning to one ' s partner always, while including a catchy backtrack filled with rhythmic drums and soulful guitar riffs The Obamas danced to this song at the 2013 Inaugural ball, further solidifying its legendary status - Ashley Davila ’19

FOR THE SINGLE AND PROUD

“C om pa n y P i c n i c ” f ro m T h e O ff i c e

Michael Scott has moments of relatability and wisdom interspersed with his near-constant idiocy In “Company Picnic,” he plans to win back Holly, but decides to simply enjoy his time with her and wait to tell her how he feels In one of the great Office monologues, he says, “I will see her every now and then, and maybe one year she'll be with somebody, and the next year I'll be with somebody, and it's gonna take a long time And then it's perfect I'm in no rush ” - Lev Akabas ’19

“M ar vi n ’ s R o o m ” - Dr ak e

Demonstrating drunken passion for a woman from his past, Drake broods and solemnly raps over a track that would be known as one of his most emotional The song showcases a frayed state of communication between the desired and the undesirable Remorse turns to yearning and power yields to shame as Drake progressively reveals his vulnerable state The lyrics “I’m just sayin’ you could do better/Tell me, have you heard that lately?” encapsulate what it means to desire someone who doesn't feel the same - Jonvi Rollins ’20

H e r - Sp ik e Jo n z e It’s 2018 and you ’ re not falling in love with an AI yet? You probably should, because that’s definitely not the worst option In this romantic sci-fi, sensitive writer Theodore finds himself intrigued by his new operating system, who has a bright and playful personality Few movies manage to capture the beauty and heartbreaks of human connections as acutely as this one in an unusual way, that is - Ruby Que ’20

“ S c e n e s f ro m a S e p ar at io n ” - Da rre n H an l o n

As someone who listens to the saddest music, not much phases me anymore “Scenes from a Separation,” however, is the saddest song I have ever listened to The song opens with Darren Hanlon’s melancholic, folksy guitar chords, and the first line he sings is “We earmarked our August vacation as a fine place to fall apart / Then heard that a trial separation was a quaint idea for a new start ” The song is about a relationship that has been broken but remains hopeful Darren Hanlon writes about good memories while he hopes that the relationship doesn’t dissolve in his fingers - Viri Garcia 20

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Red Sets New Records

Laxers Picked to Finish Fifth, Yale Unanimous Favorites

By DYLAN McDEVITT Sun Staff Wr ter

A panel of media rep-

defending-champion Yale to finish first in the Ivy

Wednesday

Cornell men ’ s lacrosse, off the heels of a fourthplace finish, was picked to finish fifth in the upcoming season After opening its 2017 season with five consecutive losses, the Red went 5-3 down the stretch and were able to secure a 3

, including a shocking upset of then-No 13 Princeton in the season finale

The Tigers, last season ’ s No 2 offense in the

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nation, were tabbed as the second-place team in the preseason poll

Cornell retains some of its key players from last season, including sophom o r e a t t a c

whose 69 points led the team and were fifth-most in the conference Senior g

returns, having made 150

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tions for his group “ We want Cornell to be the No 1

Runners Post Record-Clad Weekend

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Icers Clinch Ivy Title, Honor Seniors at Lynah

By SMITA NALLURI Sun Staff Writer

It was a fun weekend for the Cornell women ’ s hockey team

In an action-packed weekend homestand, the Red claimed its second consecutive Ivy League title with a victory over Yale on Friday and celebrated its annual senior day the following day

Cornell put up a pair of decisive victories to show why it deser ved to be champs, defeating the Bulldogs by a score of 4-0

a n d d ow n i n g t h e Be a r s by a score of 6-1

Cornell (17-7-3, 13-5-2 ECAC) donned purple beanies in its game against Yale (9-13-4, 710-2 ECAC) in honor of the Do It For Daron Foundation, which promotes mental health awareness in young adults

A goal from freshman forward Maddie Mills off of an assist from sophomore linemate Kristin O’Neill 5:14 into the first period got the ball rolling for Cornell

The Red then dominated the Bulldogs offensively, scoring three more times before the end of the

match and outshooting Yale 5010

Junior goalkeeper Marlene Boissonnault recorded her fifth shutout of the season the thirdmost in program history and currently fifth-most in the country

“Going into the weekend we knew the Ivy Championship was on the line,” said junior forward Diana Buckley “There was only one thing on our mind and that was securing the trophy for another year I think we played well in both games and sent a message to the entire ECAC that we aren ’ t satisfied with just an Ivy Championship ” Cornell put an exclamation point on its title by skating past Brown easily the following day

“After the win on Friday, we wanted to put a stamp on the Ivy title by beating Brown and sending a message to the other Ivies that we really deserved to be [the conference champions],” said junior for ward Pippy Gerace

B o i s s o n n a u l t also recorded 11 saves on the day, while freshman goalkeeper Lindsay Browning recorded two after coming in to relieve Boissonnault during the third period

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“It was very good to see our team generating scoring from several other players,” Gerace said “That is something that will be crucial heading into the playoff stretch ” Saturday afternoon also marked the last home game of the regular season for the Red and was an opportunity to honor the three seniors who have left their mark on the program Knee, Erin O’Connor and Brianna Veerman

“I am so happy for our seniors to win the Ivy Championship on their senior weekend,” said head coach Doug Derraugh ’91 “That will be something they will always cherish This senior class has been

a real pleasure to coach They have been great teammates and leaders They are not just good hockey players but great people We will certainly miss them next year ” Though this was the last time the seniors would play at Lynah during the regular season, the team is crossing its fingers that it will get a chance to play in front of a home crowd during the playoffs

“To be honest it hasn't really hit me that it was the last [home game],” Knee said “I think it's because I still feel like we have more hockey to go I'm just focused on the weekends to come ”

The Red hits the road again this weekend to close out the regular season against Union (7-20-5, 513-2) and Rensselaer (9-17-6, 611-3)

“We need to learn to play as well on the road as we have at home,” Derraugh said “We also want to be at the top of our game heading into the playoffs, so we want to keep improving in all areas of our game ” The puck drops against the Dutchwomen at 6 p m on Friday and at 3 p m on Saturday at RPI