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Vol.17 / Nov. 18, 2016
THANKSGIVING BREAK IS HERE!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 MAGS PRESENTS
Lynn Student Tom Sharp Discusses Thanksgiving Food, Family, Traditions and Memories
3 EDITORS’ NOTE
The Editors-in-Chief, Calvin Jordan and Adrianna Matamoros, Write To iPulse Readers
4 GIVING BACK AT LYNN Students Looking To Give Back For The Season Have A Wealth Of Options To Choose From
YEditors-in-Chief
Adrianna Matamoros Calvin Jordan Video Producer Chris Daniels Managing Editor Grace Trumpfeller Graphic Editor Esther Mendoza Web Editor Erin Soza Tech Editor Adam Yurkiewitz Assistant Editors Brian Martin Kaitlyn Frame Paige Ellenson Graphic Support Paige Stegeman Copy Support Michelle Varon Sydney Lepselter Vicky Elhelbawi Staff Writers Nicholas Abad Sarah Bandes Raney Diamond Caroline Duerr Grace Goodenough
Lea Himpens Ian Magnan John Mizell Gabriella Nicolia Danielle Paschall Anthony Primavera Darpan Shah Vincent Shkreli Rikki Soumpholphakdy Jacqueline Sullivan Brian Thibault Lucas Tuchman Matthew Weitz Christina Diabo James Starnes Dominique Marghella Charlotte Hansen Elias Bustamante Michelle Varon Laura Garrido Mahmood Al Abri Salim Al Batrani Angel Green
7 HOLIDAYS WITH DINING The Lynn Campus Has Lit Up With Holiday Spirit And The Dining Staff Are No Different
Graduate Support Brooke Rudisill Christelle Mehu Maria J. Cardenas Faculty Support Andrew Vermes Faculty Advisor Stefanie Powers Martin Phillips Faculty Advertising Advisor Gary Carlin
Above: With Thanksgiving break finally here for Lynn students, iPulse wishes the entire community a restful week off. Stock Photo.
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THANKSGIVING STUDENT GIVES THOUGHTS ON THANKSGIVING Tom Sharp Discusses Family, Food, Traditions and Memories By IAN MAGNAN Staff Writer Tom Sharp, a junior on the lacrosse team, recently was interviewed by iPulse about his thoughts surrounding Thanksgiving. He was candid with his responses as he recalled stories from his own life while answering questions about the holiday.
Do You Ever Name The Turkey Before You Eat It?
Who Or What Are You Most Thankful For And Why?
“No, we’re just happy the turkey was cooked properly and at a reasonable hour.”
“My family—both at home and the family I have joined as a member of Lynn University’s lacrosse team.”
Name One Tradition You Have At Thanksgiving? “Rotating who hosts dinner. This makes it so that we include extended family members who are not as well connected to my immediate family i.e. Second cousins, in-laws, aunts and uncles.”
Who’s The Funniest Person At Your Dinner Table And Why? “It’s a toss up between my siblings and I. [We all have] a similar sense of humor which makes for interesting conversations.”
If You Can Only Eat One Thing During Your Thanksgiving Meal What Would It Be And Why? “Stuffing. It’s bread and everyone loves bread.
A NOTE FROM THE EDITORS ON THANKSGIVING The Editors-in-Chief Of iPulse Have A Message For Readers
By CALVIN JORDAN & ADRIANNA MATAMOROS Editors-in-Chief During the past year, people of this nation and from around the world have experienced some of the most tense moments in modern history. From international conflict, to national
dispute, 2016 can easily be categorized as one of the tougher years of our generation. That is why we would like to welcome the holiday season and Thanksgiving break with open arms and remind our readers to cherish these last weeks of the semester and year. To take things back, we reflect on the good, the bad and even the odd. Everything from Harambe (a deceased gorilla) to a perceived outbreak in killer clowns has filled our newspaper headlines and our Facebook feeds. Over the summer, the world came together for the 2016 Summer Olympics, watching as world records were squandered by inspiring individuals from around the world. And in America, citizens witnessed one of the most contentious elections
in modern times, content to have survived and prepared to conquer the aftermath. Regardless of the abundance of newsworthy events that have transfixed us over the previous ten months or so, the editors of the iPulse want to thank our readers for the constant support and wish them a holiday season filled with light, love and laughter. We feel it is imperative to recognize the importance of taking time to appreciate all of the good in the world, so we ask for everyone to hold their loved ones a little bit closer, hold their laughs a little bit longer and smile a little bit brighter. If we can all do those little things, the rest of this year will, undoubtedly, be just fine.
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GIVING ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR FAMILY, GIFT EXCHANGES Students Around Campus Find Ways To Give Back To By ADAM YURKIEWITZ Tech Editor Each Thanksgiving, faculty, staff and students look for opportunities to say thank you throughout the community. Local organizations near campus appreciate any help they can receive and with Thanksgiving break arriving, there is no better time than the present. Volunteer opportunities at nearby places, such as Boca Helping Hands, Palm Beach County Animal Control, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League, are just a few options to help give back to the community. “Volunteering to me means going out to somewhere where I would like to work and enjoying my time with the people I am working with, as well as making it fun for other people,” said Michael Oldaker, senior. “Working with kids is
Above: From students at Lynn, to the President of the United States, giving back to the community is a central part of the Holiday season and a tradition among many. Stock Photo.
my favorite way to volunteer, such as being a coach or working at a high school or middle school.” Boca Helping Hands, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food, medical and financial assistance always welcomes faculty, staff and students to help package meals and carry them out to those
requiring assistance. Even for a few hours, volunteering with Boca Helping Hands provides satisfaction of putting a smile on the faces’ of those receiving items. “Giving back here on [campus during] Thanksgiving really does match the sentiment of the season,” said Javier Arbona, junior.
Above: Students enjoy down-time with Oswald the Turkey before leaving for Thanksgiving break. In a few days, most will be at home with family or giving back to their community through charity work and volunteering. Staff Photo/ C. Mehu.
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BACK AND GIVING BACK TO THE LYNN COMMUNITY The Community During The Start Of The Holiday Season
“The best part of volunteering is to choose from. deserving families.” always the sense of gratitude that “Find a program or organization Those that take part in this you can get and the fact that you that has meaning for you and opportunity will work with other can make a connection with a connects to your personal values interested volunteers in the person; you still share that desire and beliefs. Then show up,” said Dr. construction of a home for a family to make things better with people Anthony Altieri, dean of students. in need, helping to build team from all walks of life.” “Give your time, your talents and leadership skills and employing Another nearby volunteering your compassion to others. Those teamwork. opportunity for those staying close experiences benefit the recipient All of these openings are to Lynn during the break is with the and community in a number of available on a day to day basis, Tri-County Animal Rescue. ways. Although, you may be the along with long term options for Volunteering with an animal one that grows from experience if the dedicated that fall in love with rescue organization allows one to you truly give it your all.” giving back to their communities help walk the animals, clean up Those who are Interested in and those that live within it. their homes, entertain them and building and being outdoors can Thanksgiving is a time to reflect help gain people’s attention of the also look into South Florida’s local on all there is to be grateful for. organization itself. branch for Habitat for Humanity, Volunteering tells a community “I think it is important to volunteer an “organization that works to and its members in need that they during the holiday season as it is provide affordable homeownership are loved and respected by the always vital to give back to [one’s] opportunities for hardworking and people who surround them. community,” said Valerie DePauw, senior. “My favorite volunteer groups are those that give back to the less fortunate and soup kitchens.” Students preparing to take their first J-term course, the Citizenship Project, may not be too familiar with volunteer opportunities nearby. Not to worry, as VolunteerMatch (http://www. volunteermatch. org) is a nonprofit website helping to bring together those interested in volunteering within the community and providing them with a Above: Volunteers at Tri-County Animal Rescue bring life to animals in need. They can groom, play plethora of selections and nurture local animals that have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Staff Photo/A. Yurkiewitz.
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ENTERTAINMENT THE TRUE MEANING OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” Is The Best Movie To Celebrate By NICHOLAS ABAD Staff Writer
shows friends coming together and celebrating Thanksgiving together, showing that friends matter just “Holidays always depress me” – as much as family do during the Charlie Brown holidays. When someone thinks of In the movie, Peppermint Patty, Thanksgiving, they usually think one of Charlie’s friends, invites of a big feast around a table herself and two more friends over surrounded by family. However, to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” without realizing he has plans already. Charlie, not wanting to let his friends down, does all he can to make a decent Thanksgiving dinner, but since he cannot cook, all he is able to make for his friends is buttered toast, popcorn and some candy. When it comes time for dinner, Peppermint Patty gets furious, saying that this is not what a Thanksgiving dinner is, but soon comes to realize, with the help of her friend Marcie, that she should not judge, considering she invited herself, and that Thanksgiving is not about the food, it’s about the people. Thanksgiving is traditionally time spent with family, but really, it should be spent with whoever you love. Friends are an important part of not only Thanksgiving, but the holiday season altogether. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” teaches all the true meaning of to what one has,
and friends are an integral part of everyday life. Many people now not only celebrate Thanksgiving with family, but also do something called Friendsgiving. The idea of Friendsgiving is to make sure that friends get the kind of love and appreciation they deserve, and friends can come together and be thankful for each other just as family is. “It’s important for your friends CHARLIE BROWN to know how much you care about them, you don’t always get the chance to remind them, so it’s important,” said Lorena Sanchez, senior. Although cheesy, it is true that friends are the family that people choose and Charlie Brown makes many realize how important it is to make sure friends are thought about as well during the holidays. Even though Charlie’s Thanksgiving did not come out quite as well as he expected, in the end, he and all his friends go and enjoy a family and friend dinner at Charlie’s grandma’s house. “I want a Thanksgiving like Charlie Brown’s,” said Jack Piuggi, junior “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” serves to remind everyone to always be thankful—not only for family, but friends too—and to remember all of the times shared with families and friends in the past and present. In a nutshell, it reminds viewers how important it is to be together for the holidays.
“HOLIDAYS ALWAYS DEPRESS ME,”
the season and how to embrace family and friends. Stock Photos.
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FOOD & DINING NEW SEASON BRINGS NEW EATING EXPERIENCE Lynn Dining Is Set To Begin Renovations During Holiday Break By SHAWN JOHNSON Staff Writer While many Lynn students are looking toward winter break as the semester concludes, Dining Services has much in store for students to anticipate prior to the holiday getaway. Brian Bowser, general manager of Lynn’s dining, is working alongside his team to make the dining culture a more innovative experience before students leave for break. The goal, in short, is to create a sense of universal hospitality among students. “It is a sense of inclusion, not implementation, during the holiday season,” said Bowser. “It is our job to set the table for that inclusion.” With this in mind, the Dining Services department has designed new phases that celebrate the holiday atmosphere and the season change. Most notable of these plans is the “Twelve Days of
Lynn Dining,” an initiative scheduled for the last twelve days of the fall semester. “The Twelve Days of Lynn Dining is done entirely on Twitter,” said Bowser. “Each day I will tweet something like, ‘On the first day of Christmas, Lynn Dining gave to me,’ and it will usually involve a BOGO or free item.” Aside from the free promos, student can partake in the 24 hour hot cocoa bar in the Elmore Dining Commons. The event runs through the last week of final exams, accompanied by a Lynn dining welcomes festivity and innovation variety of ‘themed’ desserts Above: during the final months of the semester. LU Photo. currently being crafted. “Elmore is a blank canvas for us, new and improved Dining Commons especially during the holidays,” said come January. During winter break, Bowser. “Every day we get to create renovations will take place, lining up with Bowser’s motto. “This is why I do what I something new and special.” Students can look forward to a do. I bring innovation; I bring change.”
ARTIST’S CORNER “WE LIVE IN A WORLD THAT TENDS TO VALUE IDEOLOGY OVER FEELINGS AND EXPERIENCES. LIFE WOULD BECOME LESS OF A FIGHT IF PEOPLE APPLIED MORE EFFORT IN UNDERSTANDING THE FRUSTRATIONS OF OTHERS.” - ALLISON C.M. FOLLOW ALLISON ON TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM @ALLISONCM21
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The iPulse family wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving! Staff Photo/A. Williams.
ATHLETICS
UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN’S
Escape The Library 11/18 @ 7 p.m. | Library Instruction Classroom
UPCOMING MATCHES BASKETBALL vs. Palm Beach Atl.
Date Time 11/19 2 p.m.
BASKETBALL vs. Clark-Atlantic
11/21 6 p.m.
BASKETBALL vs. Tuskegee
11/22 5:30 p.m.
MEN’S
UPCOMING MATCHES BASKETBALL vs. Palm Beach Atl. BASKETBALL vs. Valdosta St. BASKETBALL vs. Lee BASKETBALL vs. Eckerd
Date 11/19 11/26 11/27
Time 4 p.m.
2 p.m.
2 p.m. 11/30 7:30 p.m.
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Water Aerobics Party 11/18 @ 9:00 p.m.|East Swimming Pool Area Perper Residence Hall Furniture Display 11/20 @ 7 a.m.|Student Center Auditorium American Songbook: Peggy Lee 11/20 @ 4 p.m.|Wold Performing Arts Center Thanksgiving Break 11/21-11/25 |Have A Great Break!