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Vol.17 / Dec. 9, 2016
LAST CHANCE TO CATCH
“NOISES OFF” TONIGHT @ 7:30 p.m.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 PHOTOS FROM NOISES OFF Take A Look At Some Selected Shots From Lynn Drama’s Latest Production
4 DISCOUNTS FOR STUDENTS
With The Holiday Season In Full Swing, Students Can Save Themselves Some Money
6 AMERICANS LIVING SHORTER After Many Years Of Increase, The Life Expectancy Of U.S. Citizens Is In Decline
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 MONSTRESS SERIES
Assistant Editor, Brian Martin, Gives A Literary Recommendation For Readers
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: Graduate Student M. Michelle Riofrío Bravo adds the final touches on her digital painting for her Drawing and Design Theory and Practice class. Staff Photo/C. Mehu.
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SCENES FROM NOISES OFF
Lynn Drama’s ongoing production of “Noises Off” has been well-received by audiences made of students, faculty, staff and members of the greater Boca Raton community. The show, running just over two and a half hours, has proven itself to be a fine piece of comedic theater with a large cast of talent supported by a dedicated crew. Here are some selected shots of Lynn Drama’s production on Thursday, Dec. 9. Staff Photos/C. Mehu & M.J. Cardenas.
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COVER
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE AT TOWN CENTER MALL Different Offers Make It Easier For College Kids On A Budget To By PAIGE STEGEMAN Staff Writer Though it is common to hear about some of the financially negative aspects of a college education, students should keep aware of the benefits available to them. At the Town Center Mall in Boca, many stores offer great discounts for college students who present their ID at the point of sale. “I love student discounts because I feel less guilty about purchasing more luxurious items,” said Abbey Busch, senior. “Discounts just make everything
easier.” Stores such as Banana Republic, Top Shop, Ann Taylor, Express and J. Crew, among many others at the mall, have 15 percent or more off on clothing or accessories. “We want to help to give back to the teachers and students who help to develop a community by offering a discount to make their shopping experience better,” said Daniel Sohlden, a sales associate from Banana Republic. Though the discounts vary from store to store, every cent saved can make a big difference for college students on a tight budget.
“We give out discounts for students and teachers from all over the community so they can have a fair price for items and clothing at our store,” said Haley T., sales associate from J Crew. If stores do not offer discounts specifically for students, they should not feel discouraged from saving money; heading online to make purchases can be an effective way to find sales not available in-store. “We are always running sales online as well. While student or teacher discounts cannot be accepted online, there is always a great deal waiting,” continued
Above: Banana Republic is one of the more popular stores located within Town Center Mall, where there are various offers, specials and deals available to students. Staff Photo/P. Stegeman.
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STORY
ALLEVIATE FINANCIAL STRESSES FOR STUDENTS Shop Around For Gifts, Clothing And Food This Holiday Season the J. Crew employee. When heading online to the Town Center Mall’s official website, a section titled “Deals & Steals” provides information all about the special offers or incentives available at certain retailers within the mall.
Deals range from a 15 percent student discount at Sperry’s and Kate Spade to a buy one, get one half-off deal at Vitamin World for select products in the physical store. Ultimately, any time a student can save a couple of dollars, they
are helping themselves out. “Due to all of the high expenses college students have to take on, student discounts make shopping more appealing to people who are dealing with high costs of living associated with their education,” said Stephanie Woloshin, senior.
Above: Students should take advantage of the money-saving opportunities presented to them not only for attending college, but also those surrounding the ongoing holiday season. Staff Photo/P. Stegeman.
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NATIONAL NEWS
AVERAGE AMERICAN LIFE EXPECTANCY IS FALLING For The First Time In Decades, Expectations For Life Spans Are Declining Olshansky, a University of Illinois-Chicago public health researcher. An American born in 2015 is expected to live 78 years and 9½ months, on average, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An American born in Above: In recent years, the U.S. has found its life expectancy 2014 could expect trailing those of other major Western countries. Stock Photo. to live about month longer, and even By MIKE STOBBE an American born in 2012 would Associated Press have been expected to live slightly longer. In 1950, life expectancy was A decades-long trend of rising just over 68 years. life expectancy in the U.S. could be The United States ranks below ending: It declined last year and it is dozens of other high-income no better than it was four years ago. countries in life expectancy, In most of the years since World according to the World Bank. It is War II, life expectancy in the U.S. highest in Japan, at nearly 84 years. has inched up, thanks to medical The CDC report is based mainly advances, public health campaigns on 2015 death certificates. There and better nutrition and education. were more than 2.7 million deaths, But last year it slipped, an or about 86,000 more than the exceedingly rare event in a year previous year. The increase in raw that did not include a major disease numbers partly reflects the nation’s outbreak. Other one-year declines growing and aging population. occurred in 1993, when the nation It was led by an unusual upturn was in the throes of the AIDS in the death rate from the nation’s epidemic, and 1980, the result of leading killer, heart disease. Death an especially nasty flu season. rates also increased for chronic In 2015, rates for 8 of the 10 lower lung disease, accidental leading causes of death rose. Even injuries, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, more troubling to health experts: the diabetes, kidney disease and U.S. seems to be settling into a trend suicide. of no improvement at all. The only clear drop was in cancer, “With four years, you’re starting to the nation’s No. 2 killer. see some indication of something Experts aren’t sure what’s behind a little more ominous,” said S. Jay
the stall. Some, like Olshansky, suspect obesity, an underlying factor in some of the largest causes of death, particularly heart disease. But there’s also the impact of rising drug overdoses and suicides, he noted. “There are a lot of things happening at the same time,” he said. Some years the CDC later revises its life expectancy estimate after doing additional analysis, including for its 2014 estimate. Average life expectancy declined for men, falling by more than two months, to 76 years and 3 ½ months in 2015. It fell by about one month for women, to 81 years and 2 ½ months, the CDC said. Death rates increased for black men, white men, white women, and slightly for Hispanic men and women. But they did not change for black women. The new CDC report did not offer a geographic breakdown of 2015 deaths, or analysis of death based on education or income. But other research has shown death rates are rising sharply for poorer people - particularly white people - in rural areas but not wealthier and more highly educated and people on the coasts. “The troubling trends are most pronounced for the people who are the most disadvantaged,” said Jennifer Karas Montez, a Syracuse University researcher who studies adult death patterns. “But if we don’t know why life expectancy is decreasing for some groups, we can’t be confident that it won’t start declining for others,” she said.
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ENTERTAINMENT
“MONSTRESS” SERIES EXPLORES POWERFUL THEMES The Fantasy Series Uses Storyline To Examine Real World IsBy BRIAN MARTIN Assistant Editor
There are wonderful stories out there in the world of comic books today that can have readers talking for years because of certain qualities it had such as its themes. “Monstress” is one of those stories. Set in a world divided by war and segregation, “Monstress” follows the journey of a teenage girl who must traverse through a world that both despises her and wants her dead in order to uncover a mystery. The story is full of powerful themes that make reading the series all the more worthwhile. Written by Marjorie Liu with art by Sana Takeda, “Monstress” is an Image Comics series that takes place in a fantastical world that has been sharply divided by war. The story follows Maika Halfwolf, an Arcanic, which is a human-looking species with magical abilities, who must enter the land of the Cumea, sorceresses who must consume Arcanics as fuel for their power, in search of answers regarding her mysterious abilities and the death of her mother. The starting issue of the series is extra long in order to help readers get a better idea about the plot and the tone of the series. While the beginning is good at best, the story gets better with each progressing issue. The story is very powerful in terms of the themes that are represented throughout Halfwolf’s journey. One of those themes is the powerful bond of friendship.
Throughout her journey to find answers, Halfwolf is struggling to keep her powers in check and relies on her friends to help make it through the hardship she alone must endure. She also remembers her friendship with her Arcanic best friend Tuya as motivation to keep pushing forward no matter the obstacle. Other themes are perseverance in the face of discrimination and one’s own dehumanization in the eyes of others. Halfwolf and her companions are forced to be brave while facing threats and discrimination from those who would do her and Above: Artwork from the Monstress series of comic books. Stock Photo. her people harm. As readers fictional setting to convey continue to follow the story, they very powerful themes that are will be provided with flashbacks reminiscent of today’s world. into Halfwolf’s backstory and The series uses those themes understand more about her to help create a compelling, character and the hardships heartbreaking story as a result. she faced before the story’s This makes the series a must read beginning. These moments help for those who want to read a the reader to better understand wonderful tale with very human Halfwolf as a character and what themes at its core. her motivations are. “Monstress” is a wonderful “Monstress” is a comic book comic book series because its series that will resonate with story contains themes that make readers because it utilizes its it relatable to today’s world.
Dec. 9, 2016 | Page 8 Today marks the end of Lynn Drama’s “Noises Off,” signaling the close of yet another season of theater. Staff Photo/C. Mehu.
ATHLETICS
UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN’S
Noises Off 12/9 @ 7:30 p.m.|Wold Performing Arts Center
UPCOMING MATCHES
BASKETBALL vs. Nova Southeastern
Date 12/10
Time 2 p.m.
BASKETBALL vs. Miles
12/17
2 p.m.
BASKETBALL vs. Benedict
12/18
2 p.m.
MEN’S
UPCOMING MATCHES BASKETBALL vs. Nova Southeastern BASKETBALL vs. Miles BASKETBALL vs. Pace BASKETBALL vs. Drury
Time Date 12/10 4 p.m. 12/13 7:30 p.m. 11/16 7:30 p.m. 12/17 7:30 p.m.
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