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NEWS BRIEFS Fall 2013 honor roll announced The college released the fall 2013 honor roll last Friday; students can view the lists by visiting jccc.edu/press_releases/2014/gen-fall-2013-student-honorroll.html.
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Gravel parking area removed The previously-gravel parking area by the east campus entrance has been permanently closed. The lot, which was a temporary space for vehicles during the construction of the Hospitality and Culinary Academy, has been covered in dirt and will soon be reseeded for grass.
tions, ask questions, print schedules and more. Student IDs and ticket sales will not be offered at that location. The new location was created to help engage students who may not visit the other side of campus where the original desk is located.
Academic Excellence Student activities and infor- Challenge team to compete mation adds second desk in national tournament location in Carlsen Center The new student welcome desk, located near the college box office in the Carlsen Center, will allow students to get direc-
The college’s Academic Excellence Challenge team won the National Academic Quiz Tournaments Sectional Qualifier on Jan. 25 for the third year
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in a row. The team is currently ranked 15th in the nation. Coached by Mindy Kinnaman, team members include Kurt Partridge, Brandon Hattesohl, Haley Bonebrake, Daniel Crist, Trevor Crookston, Cody Hattesohl, Matthew Kelley, Jared Mullis, Rhiannon Pearson, Elliot Rogers and Ali Zinati. The team will travel to Atlanta to compete in the national championship Feb. 28 – March 1. Compiled by Stephen Cook, editor-inchief, scook35@jccc.edu. Illustrations by Alyssa Jolitz.
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POLICE BRIEFS
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SOPCICH ANNOUNCES BUDGET REDUCTIONS
Missing money
Police arrived at the men’s locker room at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 to be informed by an individual that his currency was nowhere to be found. The victim had returned to the locker to find it standing open with the lock missing. Police searched the area for possible witnesses, but were met with negative results. The case remains open.
Open locker, stolen lock
At around 9:45 a.m. on Jan. 17, a student returned to the men’s locker room to find his locker open, with his belongings still inside. Nothing was found to be missing, other than the lock which had previously secured the unit. Police checked all of the trash cans in the area for the lock, but nothing was to be found. The case remains open.
Catalytic crime
An individual reported the catalytic converter had been stolen from his vehicle on Jan. 24. The victim had returned to his vehicle around noon after giving a presentation for Ryan Lawn to find the converter had been cut away from the vehicle’s exhaust. When he parked the car around 9 a.m. he said he did not observe anything unusual in the area. An area canvass presented negative results. The case remains open. Compiled by Stephen Cook, editor-inchief, scook35@jccc.edu.
By Stephen Cook President Joe Sopcich has announced the changes that will take place at the college in an effort to reduce the budget. A number of vacant positions have been eliminated, with a savings of almost $3.1 million. Changes and reductions in college programming and services will amount to a savings of $772,503. A number of teaching positions will not be filled, as well as adminis-
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trative. Vice President and Executive Director are two functions that have been eliminated from the President’s Branch. Additionally, the King’s Cove location will be closed and programs such as JCCC to the MAX and Performing Arts will undergo change. The museum store in the Nerman will be closed and the general fund support of athletics will be reduced by $157,838.
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COLLEGE KICKS OFF STUDENT CONCERT SERIES Rock and roll melodies echoed off the walls of the cafeteria on Jan. 22, signaling the first performance of the college’s new Student Concert Series. The series is an initiative of Student Activities featuring the talents of student musicians performing live throughout the spring semester. Performances will be held every other Wednesday at noon in COM 155. The next concert will be held on Feb. 5. Every concert is free of charge. Keith Davenport, manager of Student Activities and Leadership Development, said a couple of different considerations steered the decisionmaking towards creating the event. He said Student Activities used to sponsor movie showings every week, but cancelled them in favor of allocating those funds elsewhere. “We found that although we had relatively good attendance for those, a lot of the attendance for those events were from community members,” Davenport said. “All of our events are funded by the Student Activities Fee that each student pays along with their tuition. It’s important for us to use that money to go back and engage students. While we like engaging community members, we want to be using the Student Activities Fee to provide activities for students.” Davenport said auditions for the Concert Series will be held each week on Fridays at 2 p.m. in COM 309 B. Stu-
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dents interested in participating are encouraged to contact Mpho Kekana or Samantha Skinner at the Student Activities Desk or call (913) 469-3807 to sign up for an audition. Mpho Kekana, student ambassador, said once students have completed their audition, they will be notified within a week whether or not they have secured a spot for performing. Kekana also said for the time being, each music group will perform once a semester. “Currently there will only be one act per semester from each music group,” Kekana said. “Depending on the re- Student Jonas Birkel (guitar) and Sean Cedillo (drums) perform in the COM dining sponse from student room on Jan. 22. The two comprise the local rock band Vela. Photo by Stephen Cook. musicians, some acts “I really like getting people involved would. have the possibility of Samantha Skinner, student ambascoming back more than once. Individ- in music. I like talking with people beuals of a band can each perform their fore and after the show, shaking hands sador, said Student Activities does not and getting connected,” Birkel said. plan to move the concerts to another loown solo act.” The first concert of the semester was “You meet a lot of interesting people, cation, such as the Polsky Theater. She said there are not as many stuperformed by Vela, a band founded in you really do.” Birkel said the only concerns he had dents milling about in the area where 2010 by student Jonas Birkel and Sean Cedillo. Birkel, who has been involved regarding the student concerts is the the Polsky is, and people could feel like in music for about 16 years, said his area in which the bands play. He said it’s a separate event from the Student favorite part about performing at con- with the way the music reverberates Concert Series. certs is meeting people who are inter- off the walls, it distorts the songs and SEE “CONCERT” ON PG. 15 sounds much louder than it normally ested in music.
ENROLLMENT CONTINUES TO FALL By Stephen Cook
LESS STUDENTS CREATES CHALLENGES FOR DEPARTMENTS, PROGRAMS
As a new semester begins, there are a number of faces that won’t be seen again in the classroom. Enrollment is on the decline and credit hours and students are both less than in the fall. On Monday, Jan. 27 a total of 15,815 students were enrolled at the college with a total count of 135,988 credit hours, according to MargE Shelley, Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management. However, Shelley emphasized dayto-day and moment-to-moment comparisons do not mean much. To be accurate, numbers must be compared to the year before. Also, comparing numbers on the 20th day, after students have finalized enrollment, late start classes have begun and college
now classes have begun, gives a better idea of where things stand. The official numbers from the 20th day will be available on Feb. 11, Shelley said. The 20th day numbers from the spring of 2013 were 17,837 students and 144,303 credit hours. In the fall of 2013, there were more than 16,000 students enrolled. Csilla Duneczky, Dean, Sciences and Math, has seen her department cut classes as not enough students are enrolling in various sections. “We weren’t really expecting it to be this low,” Duneczky said, “We did see it low in the fall, and there have been some changes in math with some prerequisites and things like that, so we did schedule a few less sections than
we normally do, but even so it’s lower than we were expecting.” Andy Anderson, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Administrative Officer, explained that a lot of unknown factors play into the enrollment numbers as well as deciding on how many classes should be offered. “Scheduling is partly science and partly an art, if you will,” Anderson said. “Trying to anticipate how many sections I need [of a class] from semester to semester is difficult.” Among the classes that remain, Duneczky offered an optimistic outlook. “We’re seeing a lot of classes that have openings; they used to be full,” Duneczky said. “It’s kind of nice in one
way: students get a lot more personal attention; so you do have a small class, but it can also be a little awkward if you don’t have enough people.” When sections get cancelled due to low enrollment, she said they call the student and try to work with them to see what other classes they could take. However, this can be difficult due to conflicts and restrictions within a student’s personal schedule. This also means that, for example, one adjunct faculty member won’t be working at the college this semester, Duneczky said. SEE “ENROLLMENT” ON PG. 15
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AN INSIDE LOOK AT Desire Learn By Jessica Skaggs
This semester marks the first opportunity for students and faculty to use the college’s new learning management system, Desire2Learn (D2L). “We are really excited about D2L and the new features it includes,” Distance Learning Director Ed Lovitt said. “We think students and staff will really benefit from it.” One of the benefits includes a Google widget located on the right side of the D2L homepage. Once students
link their student e-mail to the widget, they’ll be able to access their e-mail messages with ease. Another benefit built-in to the site is the ability to track the users’ progress for each class. Once a class has been selected, students can have access to a calendar, content of the course, discussion posts, dropbox, quizzes, categorized grades, the user progress feature and a class list. An additional advantage with D2L
is the ability to register a mobile device to receive class notifications via SMS. Students can register their phone number on the site and choose what notifications they want to receive, including grade updates, quiz reminders, and any news items sent out by the professor. Although there are similarities to ANGEL, the several enhancements within D2L encourage more communication between professors and class-
mates. For more information and guidance with D2L, check out the student video tutorials located at the top right of the D2L homepage.
The homepage is where STUmail and the Google app widget is located.
At the top of the page, students can navigate from course to course.
This feature allows students to instant message other students.
This is where students can track of their coursework and keep up with their grades.
Access to course calendar is located on the course page.
Professors can post news about the class here, similar to ANGEL.
Contact Jessica Skaggs, managing editor, at jskaggs4@jccc.edu. Image captured from D2L tutorial video.
Here, students can scroll to access their course content.
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ENGAGING THROUGH ANSWERING STUDENT AMBASSADORS BEGIN FIELDING ALL COLLEGE PHONE CALLS By Stephen Cook Callers will now hear a different voice when they contact the college, the voice of a student. Monday, Jan. 27 marked the first day only students were answering the phones. Prior to the transition that began Nov. 18, two to three operators in the Carlsen Center police department would field all of these phone calls. This meant that the operators had to answer both emergency and general college inquiries simultaneously. Now, a staff of 12 ambassadors take turns throughout the week answering an average of around 400 to 500 phone calls a day at two operator stations, working 8 to 6 on Monday through Thursday and 8 to 5 on Fridays. Four of the ambassadors were recently hired to help with these duties as well as other responsibilities at the Student Welcome Desk. Keith Davenport, manager of Student Activities and Leadership Development, said the college made the decision as a step to be more engaging when talking over the phone. “The college as a whole has been seeing that when students engage other students, it’s much more effective than if a staff person engages a student,” Davenport said. “Students are much more responsive to talking to another student than they are to somebody who is 5, 10, 15, 40 years older than they are.” Since the students don’t have to worry about police matters while answering general inquiries, Davenport said they will be able to offer better customer service to callers. Bonnie Hensley, who has served as an operator in the Carlsen Center for the police department for 16 years, said
they likewise will be able to focus on improved customer service for emergency and non-emergency calls. “I’m glad they finally did it,” Hensley said. “There have been absolutely zero complaints on the phone calls because I think they’re getting answered faster and better, so that is a huge, huge plus and the stress level’s gone way down.” Hensley also helped train Davenport so he could guide the student ambassadors through the transition. Student ambassador Samantha Skinner said she enjoys her job and doesn’t mind the new duty of answering calls. However, talking on the phone versus in person creates new challenges. “I get a lot of people calling and then hanging up and then I get really self conscious because I’m like oh they didn’t want to talk to me,” Skinner said. “There’s a lot of cases where you can’t understand the person; they’re mumbling or something.” Another way the college is working to improve efficiency is through the installation of an automated operator. Through voice-recognition technology, callers can now say the name of the individual or department and the system will automatically collect them. Davenport said they are waiting for the data to see how the new automation affects calls sent through to an operator, since you can only compare to a year before. Although students were a little apprehensive at first, Davenport said once they start doing it everyone really likes it. There is an aspect of problem solving as operators have to connect callers with the right person on campus. “The students are already doing a lot of that at the student welcome desk
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In the middle of the call, student Joe Hoffman transfers someone to the Brown and Gold department with a question. Students are now answering phone calls instead of staff operators. Photo by Julia Larberg here in the first floor,” Davenport said. “So it’s kind of just taking the same idea and putting it on the phone.” He said they are also working on some different methods to provide feedback for the call center, such as an online ticketing system. After the transition, the number of Carlsen Center operators remains the same, although scheduled hours may vary.
Davenport believes it is a great move by the college for callers to hear a student’s voice when they speak with an operator. “I’m really excited about the impact it’s had and how well the students have caught on,” he said. “They’ve caught on very quickly.” Contact Stephen Cook, editor-in-chief, at scook35@jccc.edu.
• April 4 at the JCCC Regnier Center • 9:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. • $10 per attendee • 12 attendees per school (Will wait-list additional students) • Film Pros Panel Discussion, workshop sessions; film festival awards • Lunch: hot dogs, hot pretzels, nachos and cheese, popcorn, pop, water and candy • Student film screenings all day • 5 Categories: Sci Fi, Documentary, Narrative, Animation, Original Music Video • All entries must be no longer than five minutes • Online movie entry deadline March 4, 2014 For more Take 5 Film Fest & Workshop information, contact Molly Baumgardner, molly@jccc.edu (913.469.8500 x4949)
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THE WIZARD OF OZ
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THE UGLY DUCKLING AND THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE
RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
THE GRADUATE
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8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 in Yardley Hall
9:45 a.m. and 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in Yardley Hall
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 in Yardley Hall
Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 and 8 p.m. in the Polsky Theater
Ballet Memphis, a regional Tennessee based dance company, will be performing an enactment of “The Wizard of Oz.” Ticket prices are half-off for attendees under 18.
Combining electroluminescent wire and cutting edge technology, Lightwire Theater and Corbin Visual Arts and Dance re-create Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling” and Aesop’s “The Tortoise and the Hare” on the big stage.
Rain, a Beatles tribute band, will be performing long time classics of the Beatles such as “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Let It Be,” and other hits.
A novel written by Charles Webb, the Graduate tells the story of a college graduate who finds himself without direction during the changing social and sexual values of the 60s. L.A. Theater Works, a Los Angeles based radio theater, will be present two performances with discussion afterwards.
Cost: $32, $40.
Cost: $5.
Cavalier Q&A Christine Hager “Yes [...] I think that like with the-the whatever happened with the Target thing was a tragedy and just so many people – and a lot of people lost out on their security and just like the safeness factor of what could happen out there, and I think it’s a problem because [...] people need hope in life and it kind of takes away the hope when there’s a lot of other things they should be worried about.”
Cost: $45, $60.
Carolyn Chanthorabout “Yeah, but the thing is [...] even if you put more security, there’s just going to be more people who just learn how to get past that so it’ll just continue to grow. Yeah, there should be more security so that it’ll happen less often.”
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Cost: $30.
“Do you think hacking is a problem that’s growing in significance? Why or why not?”
Malorie Ridgnal “It’s becoming a problem. I mean any precaution is good because you don’t know. Hackers are always way ahead of everybody and all you can do is try to put something up to try to protect yourself.”
Nickson Karitu “I think it’s becoming a problem because people’s identities keep getting lost every single time and more criminality is increasing into that.”
Aimee Teets “Yes. I mean, take Target for example. That affected a lot of people. I have a friend that, in relation to those Target hackings [...] somebody hacked into his iTunes account and spent $1,500 on music. How you spend that much? I don’t know – so yeah, definitely.”
Photos by Julia Larberg. Compiled by Valerie Velikaya, staff reporter, vvelikay@jccc.edu.
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Every Friday at 3 p.m. the culinary students sell everything from key lime pies to pretzels. Costumers include students as well as community members. Proceeds from the weekly sales help fund the culinary program.
Pastry shop attracts community members on and off campus
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astries and other delectable treats made fresh by students from the Pastry and Baking Certificate Program are being sold at the college much to the delight of customers across the metro. The shop received rave reviews when it opened its doors in 2004. Ten years later, it continues to thrive, attracting the attention of students, faculty members and community members outside of the college. “It is very successful,” said Doug Flick, professor of hospitality management and former pastry chef at the Ritz Carlton. Flick, as well as Ona Ashley, the hospitality management director, both agree that the shop’s growing popularity derives from its quality ingredients. “It has to do with the quality of the product,” said Ashley, “and the fact that it is students putting it on.” The Pastry and Baking Certificate Program is a selective program, and students are interviewed prior to becoming a part of Flick’s team.
“We want to make sure that this is what they want to do with their life,” said Ashley. Last fall, the pastries were sold in the GEB building. Since then, the shop has made its transition over to the newly built Hospitality Culinary Academy building, located south of the Regnier Center parking garage. Inside it’s spacious, containing seven kitchens for students to work at under the supervision of faculty. Its size makes it easy to spot, benefiting those who are strangers to the college or to the pastry shop. “I love it,” said Flick of the new building. “Everybody enjoys it.” Despite opening at 3 p.m. every Friday, the afternoon rush begins 15 minutes early as customers line up to fulfill their sweet tooth. Newcomers, overwhelmed by all the options, can either be assisted by the young chefs themselves or by returning patrons. One familiar face at the college, Jim Pettitt, associate professor of psychology, is a self-proclaimed “loyal” customer.
“I come here every two to three weeks,” said Pettitt. “I enjoy the chocolate indulgence cookies and the key lime tarts.” The menu changes from week to week, but it never fails to provide mouth-watering indulgences to satisfy all palates. From éclairs to cronuts and challahs to pretzels, the chefs-in-training work at a rapid pace, yet are meticulous in their craft. Although the program itself isn’t a piece of cake, students are highly passionate when it comes to their work. “A lot of the students go on to do great things locally and nationally,” said Flick, and as the semester progresses, it “goes from a timid atmosphere to a more confident one.” It’s their determination that overshadows the difficulties of the job, which includes coming up with new ideas for different products on the menu. “It’s a lot of work but I’m not going to say it isn’t fun,” said Ashley. “We like what we’re doing and [the students] are
doing something they’re passionate about.” The prices for items vary; with costs ranging from 50 cents to $12 for an entire pie. The sale’s success keeps the program busy as well the pastry shop open. “The proceeds go directly back into the Pastry and Baking Program,” said Ashley. “It’s a self-funding program. If they don’t sell then they don’t have the funds to continue to sell.” The shop opens every Friday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., or until they’re sold out. It closes in May but will open once classes are back in session in the fall. For more information, visit the Hospitality Culinary Academy building or contact Doug Flick (dflick@jccc.edu or ext. 3613). To find various items on the menu, visit: jccc.edu/hospitality-culinary/pastry-products.html Contact Valerie Velikaya, staff reporter, at vvelikay@jccc.edu.
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What brings you to the bake sale?
Bernice Lindley
“Oh my goodness, everything is so good. Scones – I like the scones and they have a chocolate brownie that’s awesome and the breads are really good.”
“It’s the rosemary bread. It’s so good, but it’s cheaper, I know the ingredients are great. It’s right here on campus, [...] Trevor Crookston very convenient. I just absolutely love it.”
“I’ve never actually been here. This is my first time […] I heard they had apple strudel that I want to Brandon Hattesohl try.”
Elliot Rogers
“They make these little [...] mocha cheesecakes. Heavenly. I’m not going to lie. I’ve only actually been to the new occasion bake sale once before.”
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hance their professional pursuits. “They can use it in career development as well as in job search,” Cunningham said. “It’s a great teaching tool. In a way it’s sort of a mini-vocational biography that you’re looking at. [Students] can research different positions, and see what people who have that same job title are doing. Or if they’re trying to create their profile, it’s good to look at other people’s examples.” The topic of LinkedIn arose when the career development center advisory committee met in the fall. On this committee are 29 members, most of which are employers from the Kansas City area. “At our last meeting,” Cunningham said, “one of the employers stated that LinkedIn is becoming even more important to them than resumes. And in a way when you look at this, it is an online resume in some ways. It’s sort of a combination of a portfolio in way and a resume. And there’s the ability to get all that information out there and you’re controlling the marketing on what you put in your profile.” Ryan Jones, adjunct associate professor of Graphic Design, is one professor that makes students create a LinkedIn account as a part of his courses, as its importance continues to increase in the business world.
“Part of the reason for the class is to prepare people to go out in to the job field and give them all the tools they need to find the job they want, do interviews, create their resume, portfolios things like this,” Jones said. “So it’s our job to make sure they’re aware of all the tools that are being used most commonly by recruiters and people that are hiring and things like that. Recruiters are using [LinkedIn] to go find people right now. It spans all sorts of industries but its really good in that it’s basically an interactive version of your resume so people can see your experience right there.” Student senator Joe Beeso uses LinkedIn not only to network professionally with businesses, but also to connect with other students. “LinkedIn has helped me in several different ways,” Beeso said. “First of all, it can help you get jobs, but the thing that it’s most important for is networking. Every college student should have a LinkedIn because if you’re trying to get a job […] usually the first thing they’re going to ask you is ‘Do you have a LinkedIn?’ Other ways it’s helped me is collaborating with other students, so I get to know other business students, other students who are in graphic design, marketing students and that helps me because those are going to be my fu-
ture colleagues.” Another feature Beeso enjoys is the ability to make possible connections by following different professional groups. “You can follow people just like on social media sites, but it’s all professional,” Beeso said. “You’re following Richard Branson or CEOs like Arne Swanson, who’s the CEO of Marriot Hotels, and you get advice and articles just like you would find on Facebook except they’re professionally focused and you can reply to them and connect with them. It’s very facilitated to helping you learn while you’re in college.” For students looking to get started or improve their LinkedIn profiles, resource packets are available in the career center. “All of this information is very good for students both in terms of the educational components LinkedIn offers when it comes to career development and when it comes to job search,” Cunningham said. “But also how to act professionally. I’m happy to meet with students who need to work on this, and if I get several students from this article that need to do it then I’ll probably come up with a couple of workshops and try to get in as many as possible that way.” Contact Jessica Skaggs, managing editor, at jskaggs4@jccc.edu.
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“I’m doing a lot of volunteer service hopefully. I’m the president of Invisible Children, it’s a humanitarian group. I’m a member of nutrition club and a couple of medical and research groups on campus. And I am doing all I can through those groups to network.”
Lauren Hicks
“I’m taking my gen-eds here so I can get a business degree at the University of Texas. Basically I’m just trying to get a foothold in the business world.”
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“I’m an international student, I’m from Ireland and I want to finish here and then I’ll probably go back there. I am studying graphic design. I want to stay here but I’ll probably end up having to go home because of my visa.”
Jordan McDonald
“I’m just trying to graduate from here pretty much. Studying. And trying to set myself up for a future that I’ve always wanted: to be a professional pilot.”
Chealsea Partridge
“Well, here I’m just getting my gen-eds, and then I plan on going to a different university to get my business degree.”
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Coping with seasonal depression HOW TO AVOID THE WINTER BLUES
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he holidays are officially over, but despite being greeted by the hopeful beginnings of a brand new year, many students continue to battle with the remains of the season. For the most part, winter is perceived as a time to cuddle up with a good book, hibernate beneath a bundle of blankets while “trying” to stick to that aching list of resolutions. People tolerate these frigid, bitter days (some may even enjoy it); however, for others, it’s an endless cycle of despondency – similar to a seasonal flu that plagues them once a year. Those afflicted with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) often believe the only cure is to endure it until it gradually meets its own demise. Mary Jean Billingsley, coordinator of the college’s mental health task force, believes seasonal depression is at its worst from December to March. “It can manifest itself by presenting depression where people are having difficulty engaging and interacting with people in a healthy way,” said Billingsley. “We just want to hunker
down and go into a cave.” Detachment occurs for a number of reasons, whether due to a lack of sunlight or not enough rest. Billingsley recommends getting both. “Our bodies need that vitamin D-3 from the sun,” said Billingsley. “Sleep is effective as well. [When students] are not getting an adequate amount of sleep ... it’s hard to function in a way that’s productive.” Nevertheless, some students may recall an unfortunate experience pertaining to the winter months. “I know for some people it’s been more like if something bad has happened to them during that specific time in the past,” said Kyle Clark, student, “and they’re kind of like, ‘I remember this.’ It’s not too fun to be in this particular season.” Students are encouraged to speak to any of the counselors if they’re feeling melancholy. “What’s great about our campus is the counselors we have available in the counseling center,” said Billingsley. If deemed necessary, a college coun-
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selor has the ability to refer students to Saint Luke’s Health System where they can get up to five free counseling sessions. If a student wants to take a more “active” approach, Active Minds is an organization on campus designed to create dialogue and awareness of mental health issues specifically among students. Susie Sympson, adjunct associate professor of psychology, is the adviser for Active Minds, whose motto is, ‘not everybody has mental illness, but everybody has mental health.’ It began as a way to “make [depression] easier for people to talk about so it wouldn’t be so stigmatized,” said Sympson. Active Minds is in its 11th year and has received a five-star certification since it began. The organization takes part in the planning and cosponsoring of activities along with other groups. “Our whole goal is to start the conversation about mental health,” said Sympson. Active Minds isn’t a therapy group
but an advocacy group. This includes advocating for resources as well as spreading awareness of the prevalence of mental health issues across the community. Though it’s not a support group, it can be supporting to be a part of something like that. “In fact, if you go on the national website,” said Sympson, “you’ll see postings of people who credit Active Minds for saving their lives.” There are several ways to cope with seasonal depression, and it’s best to take immediate action while it’s still under control, otherwise it may continue to escalate, making it seem insurmountable to conquer in the future. Active Minds meets every Wednesday at noon in CC 212. For more information on Active Minds, visit activeminds.org or contact Susie Sympson (ext. 6425 or ssympson@jccc.edu). To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 913-469-3809. Contact Valerie Velikaya, staff reporter, at vvelikay@jccc.edu.
MEET THE ECAV DJ: BILL BUTTS Major/Area of study: Theater and journalism Position: Station manager Show: “Unscripted”, weekdays at 1 p.m. What is your job at ECAV Radio? I am currently the station manager at ECAV radio. I lead a great team of professional DJs in JCCC’s own Internet radio station broadcasting great music and talk shows from 9am to 7pm.
What has been your favorite part about working with ECAV Radio? Getting to do what I love while working with a bunch of people with similar mindsets.
If you could meet one person, dead or alive, who would it be? I would want to meet Hitler, so I could punch him in the jaw. Just kidding; I would want to meet Abe Lincoln.
Who is your favorite musician? Frank Sinatra
What is one fact most people don’t know about you? I love karaoke.
What is your dream job? Why? Hollywood actor because I love acting in theater and film.
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Lifetime Fitness Center:
The Barbara Gill Lifetime Fitness Center is open to students enrolled in Lifetime Fitness, providing an opportunity to improve cardiovascular conditioning and muscle tone.
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Academic resource centers:
Students looking for assistance on an assignment can drop by the Math Resource Center in CLB 212, the Writing Center in LIB 308 or the Science Resource Center in CLB 112A. A valid student ID will be required at the door.
Counseling on campus:
If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, the Counseling Center, located on the second floor of the Student Center, is a safe and confidential environment to discuss personal concerns.
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Clubs & organizations:
Information on the various clubs and organizations on campus can be found on the college's website or in COM 309. Student clubs on campus include Cineclub, Yo-yo club and International Club.
Nerman Art Museum:
Students who are more artistically inclined can visit the college's Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, featuring over 1,200 different works of art from regional, national and international artists. The museum is closed on Mondays and college holidays.
Where to find a good parking spot:
Once the clock strikes 9 a.m., finding a good spot which requires very little walking becomes near impossible. Better wake up early if you want to beat the rush, Cavs.
Connected walkways:
Many of the buildings on campus are connected by suspended walkways. However, some only connect to others from certain floors. Becoming familiar with how the buildings connect will help you to avoid freezing winter temperatures, rain and snow.
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The hill:
One of the most distincive landmarks on campus, the hill behind the COM building serves a purpose not many students on campus are aware of. Beneath the hill is a concrete tank which holds over 600,000 gallons of water, for use by the college's air-conditioning system.
Looking for a little quiet study time? The second floor of the Billington Library is a designated quiet zone for completing that project you should have had done a week ago.
Campus coffee shops:
If you had a sleepless night and need a quick picker-upper, coffee can be purchased from Java Jazz in COM 153, Vibe outside CLB 202 and Encore Espresso on the bottom floor of the Carlsen Center. Contact David Hurtado, features editor, at dhurtado@jccc.edu. Map courtesy of JCCC Marketing Communications.
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REFLECTING ON THE REDUCTIONS
THE LEDGER CONSIDERS HOW THE BUDGET REDUCTION PROCESS WAS HANDLED In a time when funding is uncertain and enrollment is on the decline, appropriate measures have to be taken. Last Friday, President Sopcich announced a plan of action that would result in over $3.8 million of reductions to the college’s budget. Compared to the FY 2013-14 budget, that is roughly 2.8 percent. This may not sound too significant, but in reality, it is a huge step in the right direction. In order to ensure a successful, flourishing future for the college, it is important we assess what that means. Right now, it is crucial we cut back on spending and create a safety net in case the economy or funding falls flat.
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just like everyone else. And that is why this is so important. Our job is to hold those in power accountable through the power of media and reporting; and here, in a college setting, we are very directly affected by the administration’s decisions. As we move through this semester and into next year, we can only hope decisions continue to be made with thought and respect to those at the college. After all, it is in the best interest of the students that these decisions should be made.
SIXTEEN-WEEK SEMESTER SPRINT READYING FOR MONTHS TRAVELED AT LIGHTSPEED
Welcome back, Cavs! The spring semester is here and it’s bound to go even faster than the fall -there’s no time to waste. First off, many of you may have received a reader survey in your email. I would like to thank each and every individual that took the time to respond and share
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Although it is unfortunate when any them. organization has to cut back instead of It was announced that the most of the expand, we would like to concede that positions which were eliminated were this round was already vacant. Of Here at the Ledger, we are the 53 positions handled very well. student journalists, student removed, nine of In the weeks journalists. That means we those were proand months fessor positions. take classes, pay tuition and Ultimately, a lot of leading up participate in activities just like pain was avoided to this announcement everyone else. And that is why just by using comthere was mon sense -- this is this is so important. certainly an what we like. environment Here at the Ledof fear and uncertainty amongst staff ger, we are student journalists, student and faculty at the college. Personnel journalists. That means we take classes, were unsure of what the future held for pay tuition and participate in activities
your thoughts -- we received over 500 responses. One of the themes I noticed from the survey responses was a call for us to be open to suggestions from students. We are always open to hearing your ideas; in fact, we want to hear your ideas, whether it be for an interesting feature about a student, a fun feature piece about campus or a news tip for an investigative story. All you have to do is shoot me an email (scook35@jccc.edu). As this semester goes forward, I want us to be the best we’ve ever been.
Believe me, I have read each comment -- good and bad -- and have taken them to heart. I’ll be the first to admit that we are in no way flawless; and that’s sort of a blessing in disguise. It means that there is always motivation and reason for us to continue to improve our collective work. Ultimately everything we do is for our readers: we aim to keep you informed, aware and entertained. So, in return, we want to know what you’d like to read about.
This is your campus and this is your newspaper. As my final semester at the college begins, I look forward to what the future holds. Time will fly, so we must make the most of it while we can. For one, I can say I’m extremely excited to spend the next few months working away on the Ledger -- I hope you’re excited to read it. Contact Stephen Cook, editor-in-chief, at scook35@jccc.edu.
THIS YEAR’S PROBLEMS, LAST YEAR’S SOLUTIONS
By Jessica Skaggs
“So, together, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis, and we can say with renewed confidence that the State of our Union is stronger.” This was said by President Obama in last year’s State of the Union address. But the American people seem to lack the same enthusiasm as the president this year. In the last State of the Union speech, the president made several promises and proposals. And as expected with any administration, some were kept while others were not. Congress will be blamed for those broken promises, and a new performance of zeal will be birthed. However, whether or not the country will buy into this zeal is uncertain.
COMPARING THE PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESSES Last year the president painted a picture of economic recovery. Gone were the years of a “grueling recession” and the “true engine of America’s economic growth” would be reignited. But according to survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 45 percent rated the economic conditions as “only fair” while a mere 16 percent labeled it as excellent or good. In addition to the dismal outlook of the economic recovery, the administration continues to participate in major clean-up efforts as the rollout of the president’s signature healthcare law proved to be disastrous, especially considering how during the last address the president spoke so highly of the decreased health care costs the Affordable Healthcare Act would provide. According to the Pew Research Center, 54 percent of Americans disapprove of the health care reform law, and 48 percent said the law would only worsen the na-
tion’s health care condition. Tuesday evening we learned nothing new. The president reaffirmed the promises made in 2013. Sweeping government actions and executive orders to close the income gap and improve the economy. The same problems and so-called solutions. However a recent Rasmussen report found that although 69 percent of Americans think income inequality is a problem, 59 percent believe less government involvement would aid in closing the income gap. “[…] I believe this can be a breakthrough year for America. After five years of grit and determined effort, the United States is better-positioned for the 21st century than any other nation on Earth.” Although Tuesday night President Obama ardently declared this year as a year of “breakthrough,” the American people will need new solutions to last year’s problems before coming any-
where close to rallying behind him. If the Obama administration fails to keep the majority of its promises in the upcoming year while still observing the role of Congress, the approval ratings will only continue to slip. As of now 51 percent of voters disapprove of the president’s job performance, according to a recent Rasmussen report. The American people are waiting for a leader to step up to the podium. One who will demonstrate significant effort to work with a bipartisan Congress and cease to make promises that simply cannot be kept; a leader who refuses to participate in the partisan blame game both sides in Congress are guilty of and who will listen to the voices of all Americans. Maybe then the 2015 State of the Union address will sound a bit differently. Contact Jessica Skaggs, managing editor, jskaggs4@jccc.edu.
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Donnell Bronson runs a play during a men’s basketball practice on Jan. 28. This is just one of many drills the team runs to keep their defensive and offensive skills sharp. Photo by Gabe Alejos.
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The Lady Cavs have had a stellar season thus far. The ladies are 21-0 with all of those victories coming by double-digits. The squad is giving up a conference best 45 points per game on the defensive side. The girls boast an impressive four players who average double-digit points this season, with Sameia Kendall, Timeka O’Neal, Nieka Wheeler, and Juanita Robinson. The team is currently ranked number one in the NJCAA Div. II National Poll. The Lady Cavs will play State Fair Community College at home on Feb. 8
After the men’s basketball squad started the second half the season with five straight losses, they have rebounded with two straight doubledigit victories to improve to 6-15 on the season. The Cavs prevailed over Kansas City Kansas Community College at home in a defensive struggle 59-49 and an 89-73 overtime victory on the road over Hesston College. The Cavs will face off against State Fair Community College at home on Feb. 8 at 4 p.m.
A MATCH MADE IN FOOTBALL HEAVEN
By James Howey As a football fanatic, you can’t ask for a more tantalizing and intriguing matchup than the one in Super Bowl XLVIII. The Denver Broncos are the number one offense and the Seattle Seahawks are the number one defense. The Broncos scored a record-breaking 606 points throughout the regular season. Denver is the only team in the history of the National Football League to boast five different offensive players to score at least ten touchdowns. The Seahawks are the first defense since the 1985 Chicago Bears to be number one in yards, passing yards, scoring, and turnovers for a defense. The majority of American audiences were introduced to the leader of the Seahawks’ defense, cornerback Richard Sherman, following Seattle’s victory in the NFC Championship game over the San Francisco 49ers. Sherman, who made the play to win the game for Seattle, was interviewed by Fox’s Erin Andrews. During the brief “interview” Sherman did not shy away from his emotions. “Well I’m the best corner in the game,” Sherman said. “When you try me with a sorry receiver like Crabtree, that’s the result you’re going to get.” Since Sherman’s emotional rant, he has faced much criticism from the public. Words like thug, classless and cocky have been associated with Sherman. While what Sherman did was very emotional and arguably inappropriate, the word thug could not be the farthest thing from what Sherman actually is. Not only is Sherman a Stanford edu-
cated man and with a Master’s Degree, he accomplished all this after growing up in crime and gang ridden Compton, California. Sherman is an emotional guy who plays an emotional game and he made a crucial play against Michael Crabtree at the end of the NFC Championship. Sherman and Crabtree have both had “beef” with each other for some time. We should not be surprised Sherman reacted the way he did with a microphone and a camera in front his face mere minutes after he made the biggest play of the game in the biggest game of his life. Many athletes have and will do much worse things than Sherman did after that game. Sherman’s massive chip on his shoulder not only makes a great player, it also makes him a perfect face for a team and a city like Seattle that feels overlooked by the general public. Speaking of someone with a chip on their shoulder, no one has ever had a bigger chip than the man Seattle’s defense will face Sunday, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. In the 2013 season, Manning has thrown 55 touchdown passes and he has thrown for 5,477 yards, both being single season records. Manning will play in his third Super Bowl with his second team and is likely to win a record fifth MVP award. Manning has accomplished all this after four neck surgeries in 2011 that nearly ended his legendary career. Many people, including his former team, the Indianapolis Colts, doubted Manning would ever be close to his old self. Amazingly, Manning has never looked better than he did this year. But
at times in rehab, Manning doubted that he could ever come back from his surgeries; he often struggled to grip and throw a football ten yards. When you reflect on what Manning has been through the last couple of years, it’s hard to imagine how many, if any, NFL players in history would have been willing to come back from an injury like Manning’s. If Manning wins Sunday, he will be the first NFL quarterback to lead two different teams to a Super Bowl win, which in many people’s eyes will make him the greatest quarterback of all time. The one drastic difference this Super Bowl has and will be remembered for is the fact that it will be the first Super Bowl played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, a cold-weather stadium. To me and many other people, this is just a ludicrous idea to put the Super Bowl in this type of venue. Not only could the potential for wind or snow heavily affect the game, the weather could present even bigger problems for traveling that weekend before and after the game. Despite the potential problems, barring a devastating storm the week of the game, the Super Bowl festivities should still be great and the game may be one of the best ever. This game is truly strength versus strength. The potential for bad weather would certainly look like an advantage to Seattle. Denver has an underrated running attack coupled with maybe the best passing attack in league history and a defense that has been playing great the past month. Manning right now just looks like a player who simply will not be denied. I’ll take Manning
SPORTS CALENDAR Men’s basketball 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Fort Scott Community college 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Brown Mackie College 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 v. State Fair Community College 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Kansas City Community College 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 v. Hesston College
Women’s basketball 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Fort Scott Community college 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Brown Mackie College 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 v. State Fair Community College 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Kansas City Community College 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 v. Hesston College Compiled by James Howey, sports editor, jhowey@jccc.edu. and Denver in a classic game; Denver 24, Seattle 20. Contact James Howey, sports editor, at jhowey@jccc.edu.
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“BUDGET” CONT. FROM PG. 2 In his Jan. 24 email to faculty and staff, Sopcich explained there are three levels to the budget actions for the upcoming fiscal year. Level One is reducing staffing, Level Two is assessing and making changes to programs and areas around campus and Level Three will be ongoing as areas are continued to be reviewed throughout the spring semester. As of now, “there are no immediate
budget savings accounted for in Level Three.” The total reductions from Level One and Two amount to a total of $3,856,121. The college’s FY 2013-14 budget is $137,701,764. “Originally, our goal was to cut at least $3 million in salaries and benefits from the college’s budget next year. However, as we gave our five-year budget projections another look, we
felt our original projections were too optimistic,” Sopcich said in his email message. “For example, revenues this year will be down as a result of the decline in enrollment, and we are no longer assured that we will be able to see an increase in state aid next year. Our projections calling for annual increases in enrollment and state aid were overly optimistic and unrealistic. Therefore, to keep the college sustainable for the
future, it is in our best interest to eliminate a little more than $3 million this year and continue to review our programs and processes each year to make sure we are functioning as efficiently as possible.” Be sure to visit CampusLedger. com for more updates over the coming weeks. Contact Stephen Cook, editor-in-chief, at scook35@jccc.edu.
“CONCERT” CONT. FROM PG. 3 “If it’s in a theater and the doors are shut, people aren’t going to walk in and want to view it,” Skinner said. “They’re going to think it’s something they have to be a part of beforehand. We’re going to keep it where it is, where students
are always circulating.” Like at a professional concert, students will be allowed to promote themselves by selling merchandise. However, Davenport said the college has to collect state sales taxes for each purchase, creating additional record keeping and accounting work.
He said it might be easier to just give it away rather than sell it. “I’m excited about the potential of it because it gives students an opportunity to perform,” Davenport said. “We’re paying students to perform at a real concert; legitimate contract and everything. It’s a good experience for
them and it’s also a great experience for students to see their friends, hang out and have live music on a regular basis.” Be sure to pick up issue 10 on Feb. 13 to read profiles about student bands performing this semester. Contact David Hurtado, features editor, at dhurtado@jccc.edu.
“ENROLLMENT” CONT. FROM PG. 3 Also, the college hasn’t been replacing faculty unless essential. Anderson said compared to two years ago, the college is down 18-20 full-time faculty. Adjuncts are on the decline as well. Now, Anderson believes it is important to consider what the college should be to the community. “I don’t know that we’ve ever answered it in kind of a clear, philosophical way, as to what is the right size for this college. We’ve always just sort of
grown as the demand increased,” Anderson said. “We got bigger and that’s tied in part to trying to be the center of the community and providing whatever the community needed.” For programs offered by the college, the shrinking numbers becomes an issue of sustainability, Anderson said. Community colleges are being forced to decide what they can be most effectively. “There’s always been this sense that we should be sort of as big as the
community, as many people as want to come should be able to come,” Anderson said. “When our enrollment was peaking we were being forced to almost question, ‘How big can we be?’ I think now with the kind of declining numbers, the question is, ‘How big do we need to be to provide the services that we feel are important to provide?’” These decisions are going to directly affect what is offered at the college in the future, he explained. “As a school gets smaller you’re
forced to make some choices,” Anderson said. “You get into questions — can we be everything to everybody? If you don’t have enough students, the answer is absolutely not.” Be sure to pick up the next issue of the Campus Ledger and visit CampusLedger.com for updated statistics as information becomes available. Contact Stephen Cook, editor-in-chief, at scook35@jccc.edu.