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Applebee’s

7079Although it isn’t unique only to the Utica area, Applebee’s is a very popular restaurant with over 2,000 restaurant locations in the United States. They specialize in casual dining, serving everything from salads to steaks. In addition to food, every restaurant location offers a bar section that serves alcoholic beverages.

With their new slogan, “Together is good,” it’s clear that Applebee’s emphasizes on comfortableness and casualness.

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They offer a very wide range of food options. For meat lovers, they offer chicken, burgers, steaks and ribs. For seafood lovers, they sell different variations of shrimp and salmon. Lastly, for those who like to eat a little lighter, they sell pastas, soups and salads. Each entree comes with a side of either french fries, mashed potatoes or cole slaw.

To vote on what you think Applebee’s best entree is, click here.

Utica vs Brockport

On October 10th, the Utica College Pioneers will be taking on the College at Brockport. The game will be at 7 at Brockport, NY. The Pioneers have been doing well, sitting at a 3-2 record. Both losses were on the road, heading to ADA, OH to face Ohio Northern University and Cortland, NY to face SUNY Cortland. Brockport is currently 3-1, their only loss was to St. John Fisher 41-42 in an OT nail bitter.

Utica College is coming off a big homecoming victory, winning in overtime against the Ithaca Bombers. The game ended with Utica’s Teddy VanGalen connecting with Jerred Beniquez on a 25 yard touchdown making it a 30-27. VanGalen finished the game completing 18 of 30 passes with 254 yards and two touchdowns.

Brockport’s last matchup ended in a win as they steamrolled past Alfred State 59-7. Dan Andrews, Brockport’s starting running back, finished the game with 21 carries for 170 yards and three touchdowns.

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The last time these two teams faced, Utica College came out on top 41-28. Their top performers were Anthony Acevedo who caught 12 passes for 199 yards and Jesse Baldassare who finished with 24 carries on 151 yards and three touchdowns. Both star athletes have graduated, so this game can go either way.

Both teams are looking similar so far this year and the records are almost the same with Utica playing only one more game than Brockport. Who take home the victory this year? Place your vote here or comment https://uticaentertainment.com/

Poetry for the Pioneers

Do you enjoy listening to poetry? Utica College is having Danniel Schoonebeek read his work Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the MacFarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall. The reading will take place on the main campus. DePerno Hall is directly across from the library. Admissions is free.

Schoonebeek’s book, American Barricade, was named one of 2014’s ten standout debuts by Poets & Writers. The Boston Review called it “a groundbreaking first book that stands to influence the aesthetic disposition of its author’s generation.”

His work’s been published in many publications including: The New Yorker, Iowa Review, The Brooklyn Rail, Poetry, and more.

Schoonebeek’s next book, C’est la guerre, will be released by Poor Claudia later this year. C’est la guerre is a travelogue.

Check it out here

Gerber’s 1933 Tavern

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Gerber’s 1933 Tavern has been around for years and has offered many different services throughout those years. At one point in time this tavern has been a cafe, a tobacco shop, a produce place and much more.

The original owner, Harry Gerber was born in 1880 and opened up Gerber’s Grill in 1933. Years after his death in 1942, Gerber’s Grill closed.

The place remained vacant for some 40 years before Gerber’s 1933 Tavern opened in 2013. The company has experienced tremendous success since and has received rave reviews from critics and customers. With a wide range of options on their menu and reasonable prices, Gerber’s 1933 Tavern is a must visit restaurant.

Utica College Women’s Basketball

With college basketball slowly approaching, the UC women s team is working hard in practice and looking to bounce back off a tough year finishing 11-14. Michele Davis is returning to Utica for her 16th season as head coach of the women’s basketball team. She has recently reached a milestone of 200 career wins. She is currently at a overall record of 201-164, which is a good .550% winning more than half of her games played.

The team has been doing well on and off the court under her coaching. Her team was named Empire 8 All-Academic for the second consecutive season with an impressive team grade point average of 3.5.  Four of the athletes earned President’s List after an outstanding 3.75 GPA or better.

The schedule is tough this year, playing most of the same opponents from last season. Although the record is a loosing one, coach Davis and her team has been working very hard to reach their goals and expectations. Below is a diagram with more information on head coach Michele Davis and her team.

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