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Vol.17 / May 10, 2017
JOURNALISM I: SPECIAL EDITION
ALSO IN THIS
EDITION: A CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION: PINE TREE CAMP SUMMER SPORTING: EQUESTRIAN STUDENTS ON CAMPUS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 4 6 Editors-in-Chief Sabrina Fonte Adam Yurkiewitz Assistant Editor Matt Petrini Web Coordinator Brian Martin Social Media Manager Gioia Sacco Graphic Support Eddy Bien-Aime Staff Writers Elna Argen Anthony Biagini Bianca Dorothe Liselotte Ebbers Will Hirschtick Kerry McCahill Gabrielle Michaud Nicole Schrader
RECONSTRUCTING CAMPUS
The Story Behind the Campus Transformation Into an Immersive Summer Camp
PHOTOGRAPHY AT LARGE
Students’ Photography Published at Boca Raton Salon
INTERNSHIP GUIDE
Helpful Tips to Finding snd Applying for an Internship Without the Headaches and Stress
7 MULTILINGUAL PERKS 8 VACATIONING LOCAL 9 IPULSE IN REVIEW
Student Shares What It Is Like to Speak Five Languages and How It Has Impacted Her
Boca Raton Beach Resort Offers Plenty Of Opportunities This Summer
A Look At Some Of The Semester’s Key Highlights Around Campus As Featured In iPulse
10 STAYING SAFE DURING A STORM Helpful Tips to Prepare for this year’s Upcoming Hurricane Season
11 DON’T BE A NAYSAYER
Students’ Love for Equestrian Sports Provides Unique Opportunities throughout Summer
Graduate Support Maria Cardenas Calvin Jordan Christelle Mehu Faculty Support Andrew Vermes Faculty Advisor Martin Phillips Stefanie Powers Faculty Advertising Advisor Gary Carlin
Last week, Professor Martin Phillips’ documentary, “The Life and Times of Merle Singer,” premiered on WPBT and WXEL, both PBS affiliated television networks. Stock Photo.
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AROUND CAMPUS A TRANSFORMATION FROM CAMPUS TO CAMP
What Happens Around Campus After Students Leave For Summer Break?
By GABRIELLE MICHAUD Staff Writer
Professor Diane DiCerbo wears many hats here at Ly n n . N o t o n l y i s s h e t h e director of academic advising and assistant professor of mathematics, she is also the camp director of the annual Pine Tree Camp. DiCerbo has more than 26 years of camp experience and is the only faculty member who works at the camp. Set up for the camp begins right after graduation and takes a lot of work and cooperation. The camp offers day programs for children ages 3-14 and the over night program, Kampus Kampers, for ages 6-13. Kampus Kampers have the opportunity to stay on campus Monday through Friday and go home on the weekends. “The counselors I have had work for me are many of my admin,” said DiCerbo. “They have been with me for over 20 years.” When President Emeritus Donald E. Ross wanted to help
rebuild Lynn, then known as Marymount College, he and his wife, Mrs. Ross, brought down friends and family from Delaware to help. They had children and needed a place for them to go during the summer while they worked. Mrs. Ross and her friend Sue Marrill decided to start a summer camp for the children, and in 1978 the Pine Tree Camp opened. “The camp is very familiar and common, it’s a big family,” said DiCerbo. “Adults get to be kids again.” More than 1,800 children attend the nine-week long day and over night camp during the summer months. With the help of student counselors, the children enjoy days filled with activities such as fishing, boating, nature, walks, arts and crafts, sports and cooking on the Lynn campus. “My favorite part of my job is being able to be outside and play,” said DiCerbo. “You are never too old to play.”
Above: As the semester comes to an end, the campus will transform into a summer camp full of activities for kids of all ages headed by Professor Diane DiCerbo. LU Photos.
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COVER CAPTURING NATURE’S BEAUTY AND Four Students’ Photographs Can Be Seen Displayed On By CHRISTINA DIABO Staff Writer
From Left to right: Evan Musgrove (junior), Alyssa Grouby (freshman), Dillanes Gonzalez Castillo (senior), Alexandra Caplan (junior) pose infront of their photos. Staff Photo/V. Alvarez.
Glades Plaza was on the quest to replace dark and dull window panels outside of Peter Coppola’s Salon. With a little help from Lynn, four students and their pieces of art were able to provide the community with a facelift. “The management team at Glades Plaza thought it would be a great idea to cover the windows in artwork so I reached out to Ellen Stern and Barbara Cambia,” said Tracy Shore Adamsky, co-founder of Above & Beyond Advertising who works alongside of Glades Plaza. “I have a long relationship with Barbara Cambia who always assists us in projects with Lynn
University students that can benefit them as well as our community.” Glades Plaza and Lynn put into action a photography contest, where 20 students entered their photographs and 4 winners were chosen. “[It is] pretty amazing to see my photo here,” said Dillanes Gonzalez Castillo, senior. “I thought we were looking at a smaller window and to see that it takes up two panels, it is impressive.” Each photograph spreads across two panels and wraps around on the west side of Peter Coppola’s salon. Castillo and three other
students, Evan Musgrove, Alexandra Caplan and Alyssa Grouby, were able to see their photos come to life as they were installed on April 25 and 26. Each student was able to put their creative minds at work and portray it through their own lens. Freshman Alyssa Grouby explains how happy she was that her photo was chosen and her vision for her photos. “The idea of tiny planets is that you bend them and manipulate the photos to look like one continuous photo,” said Grouby. All four photos encompass the theme of nature and beauty, be sure to stop by and check them out as they will not be removed anytime soon.
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STORY SPLASHING IT ON TO THE COMMUNITY The Windows Of Peter Coppola’s Salon in Glades Plaza “[It is] amazing to see my photo here.” - Dillanes Gonzalez Castillo, Senior
“The idea of tiny planets is ... to look like one continuous photo.” - Alyssa Grouby, Freshman
“The
management team at Gladez Plaza thought it would be a great idea to cover the windows in artwork.” - Tracy Shore
Above: The photographs wrap around the corner of a building at Glades Plaza and are expected to be on display for a while, with no set take down date. Staff Photo/V. Alvarez.
Adamsky, co-founder of Above and Beyond Advertising
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EDUCATION THE ULTIMATE INTERNSHIP SURVIVAL GUIDE Find the Ideal Internship This Summer and Expand Your Network
By NICOLE SCHRADER Staff Writer Summer is fast approaching and it is the best time to find and prepare for a fall internship. Inter nships are important for s t u d e n t s t o g e t a re a l l i f e perspective of their field. There are thousands of sites available at one’s fingertips and since this may be overwhelming, here are four easy steps to help make the search process easier. Step 1: Stay calm, it is easy to get flustered and confused with all of the information and sites for inter nships that can be found online. Take a deep breath and use some of the top rated sites, such as Indeed. com, Internships.com or even LinkedIn. These sights act like a search engine, bringing in all relevant internships according to certain parameters.
Step 2: Get help. After finding a desired internship, it requires a resume to be submitted. Creating a resume can be difficult but do not fret, help can be found. The Hannifan Center for Career Connections exists to help students with all aspects of the internship search and even build a resume. They also offer advice for those who have an existing resume. “Update resumes, prepare for interviews,” said Kelvin Ma, Hannifan Center for Career Connections employee. “[A] nd networking, a very power ful tool can give you connections you might not be able to get on your own.” Step 3: Apply for everything, being active in the search is key. Step 4: Be patient after applying, the deadline for
Above: It is easy to become flustered and quickly give up during the search for an internship, but do not give up, simply apply to all opportunities to ensure success. Stock Photo.
applications may not be until later, pushing back the time for a response. So do not worry, they did not forget you. Just keep your chin up and keep applying. Internships are important for many reasons, from work experience to even finding out more about one’s self. The following students share how past inter nship experiences have benfitted them. “The benefit of having an internship is gaining real world experience,” said Grace Paulus, graduate student. “It also helps me learn a lot about myself and how to work and communicate with others,” said Clarissa Leon, senior. “[A] nd make[s] me want to become a better person for myself. And you also receive three credits just like any other normal class.” “The benefits of an internship are unending. Not only do young students get a taste of working in a profession,” said Sharon Lee, Azusa Pacific University junior. “But they also get an unfiltered behind-thescenes look at what it’s like on a day to day basis.” “It allows you to gain hands on experience while hopefully getting paid for it,” said Hannah Nyquist, Virginia Tech senior. “An internship can also provide networking opportunities.” Check out the latest internships available at the Hannifan Center for Career Connections, located on the first floor of the library.
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AROUND CAMPUS NAZIK BERGSMA: THE WORLD THROUGH HER EARS
How Being Multilingual Shapes Your Perspective on the World
By LISELOTTE EBBERS Staff Writer Nazik Bergsma is able to speak five different languages. She lear ned them all starting at a young age growing up in Morocco and is glad she did. Bergsma is a freshman
around 10 years old, she began learning French and when she was fifteen, she started learning Spanish for fun. “When one lives in Morocco, you have to speak French and Arabic.” says Bergsma. She speaks English because she
Above: Nazik Bergsma, freshman, enjoys the view of a park in Madrid, Spain from a boat. Below: Bergsma wears a traditional dress worn during Moroccan weddings. LU Photos.
originally from the Netherlands who moved to Morocco when she was only two years old. Her father is Dutch and her mother is Moroccan. Her diverse background is one of the reasons she speaks Arabic, Dutch, English, French and Spanish. “The international aspect of Lynn University was a major factor as to why I applied,” said Bergsma. Bergsma started speaking multiple languages at a young age starting with Arabic, Dutch and English. When she was
“It is an indescribable feeling to be able to speak all these languages.”
- Nazik Bergsma, Freshman attended an American high school back home. “I want to be able to speak another language,” she said. “This language would be Italian since my mother can speak it.” Being multilingual has a lot of advantages. It helps Bergsma make her way around town when she travels to different countries. It also makes it easier for her to communicate with foreigners when she needs to find directions or order at a restaurant. “It is an indescribable feeling to be able to understand all these languages,” she said. Speaking different languages is hard and requires lots of effort, h o w e v e r, t h e o u t c o m e is worthwhile. When one expands the number of people you can fluently converse with and build relationships with, the possibilities are endless. In today’s world of interconnected cultures, speaking another language can also open new doors.
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AROUND BOCA TAKING A BREAK WITH A BOCA RATON STAYCATION Why Leave Boca This Summer When People Vacation Right Here? By ELNA ARGEN Staff Writer Boca Raton offers many highend resorts on the water for people who want to get away for the day, without going too far. The Boca Beach Club is about five miles away from Lynn campus on Ocean Boulevard and can be a great spot to sit back and relax this summer. It provides upscale rooms and suites at a beachfront resort with a spa, sur f school and two golf courses. The Boca Beach Club offers a luxurious experience at both locations including the Boca Resort and Club located a few miles away. Guests are offered equal access to each resort and all they have to offer. This resort is all the talk of many in Boca. It offers golfing, a sur f club, boating, a pool and pri v ate beach acces s. There are eleven award-winning restaurants and the Waldor f Astoria spa that offers the ultimate spa experience. “I liked the chairs out on the poolside,” said Chelsea Castillo, sophomore. “The food and drink service was great.” Not many places can top the Boca Beach Club’s ocean front pool that looks onto the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. “The beach club is the best place to stay,” said Victor Moreira, senior. “The beach is always packed!” The private beachfront s t re t c h e s a h a l f - m i l e a l o n g Florida’s Gold Coast in Palm
Above: As summer is near, why not stay close to home in Boca Raton with a vacation at the Boca Raton Beach Club, located on South Ocean Boulevard. Stock Photo.
Beach County. “The best part of the resort was being able to relax and lay by the pool while also being just steps away from the beach,” said Trisha Mockapetris, senior. “Everyone at the resort made you feel as if you owned the hotel and were royalty.” The Boca Beach Club tries to provide its guests with the best stay possible with its many attractions. Boca beaches provide great waves for sur fers to ride. The resort also offers the new FlowRider, a dual-sided wave simulator so that guests can get the ultimate sur f experiment on land. More experienced guests that want to hit the ocean can sign up for clinics or private lessons at the new sur f school. The resort has two of the finest and most renowned
golf courses in southern Florida. The original resort building and course were in 1926 and are famous for their historical appearance during our countries golden age. The traditional course has been used by many PGA professionals who enjoy its signature water feature design that provides an exclusive experience. The Boca Beach Club is the best place to stay when looking for a luxurious vacation on the beautiful beachfront. Everything that this club provides is top rated and the experience is almost guaranteed to be amazing. When booking a vacation, just stay in Boca Raton and receive the experience of a lifetime at the Boca Beach Club on South Ocean Boulevard.
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THE SEMESTER IN REVIEW
Above: Throughout this semester, iPulse reflects back upon the many events around campus that were featured in iPulse, such as the Mary and Harold Perper Residence Hall, the Christine E. Lynn University Center, Alumni Weekend, Celebration of the Arts, student athlete profiles and much, much more. LU Photos.
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HURRICANE SEASON HURRICANE SEASON IS ABOUT TO HIT Being Prepared For This Hurricane Season Begins With Some Simple Steps By ARNALDO SAVORETTI Staff Writer
Above: Last year’s Hurricane Matthew scared much of the East Coast, which may be prevented in the future by following some of these helpful tips. As hurricane season begins in less than a month, preparation is key to maintaining a safe season around the South Florida area. Stock Photo.
As most Floridians know, summer is hurricane season. More specifically, June 1 to November 30 is when locals need to be at maximum readiness in case of a hurricane. As the rest of the nation prepares for their summer holidays, locals prepare their homes and businesses for the summer storms. However, every summer many residents are caught out by hurricanes, so the time is now to prepare. As many Fall 2016 students will tell you, campus closing for Hurricane Matthew was undoubtedly a daunting situation. “It was a close call,” said Brain Kiel, senior and Lynn lacrosse player. “We were all pretty nervous when it looked like campus was going to take a
direct hit.” Luckily, Matthew, the most recent hurricane to pass near campus, missed by about 100 m i l e s . H o w e v e r, h u r r i c a n e s can cause power-outages and serious damage to local infrastructure, so what can one do to be better suited to deal with a Hurricane? According to a New York based media outlet, every hurricane kit should include flashlights, a battery-operated radio, battery-operated lanterns, batteries of all sizes, sufficient bottles of water, a first aid kit and duct tape. These items will help in case of power outages and in situations where residents need to contact local rescue services. Also, it is important to listen to the local news and
weather reports to ensure one have up-to-date infor mation. Fuel and food supply shortages are also commonplace in the days before a hurricane due to make landfall, it is important that locals are stocked up on supplies well before the threat is near. As Floridians enjoy the sunshine-filled beaches of Boca Raton, the need for safety cannot be understated. With hurricane season on the brink, students should plan for security and safety through the storms.
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AROUND CAMPUS RUNNING TOWARDS THE FINISH LINE
AsTheSemesterComesToAnEnd,EquestrianStudentsSetTheirSummerGoals
By KERRY MCCAHILL Staff Writer The small town of Wellington, j u s t 4 5 m i n u t e s f r o m Ly n n University, is home to the Winter Equestrian Festival. During WEF, international competitions attract riders from all over the
Newsome travels the summer circuit in North America with her trainer Connor O’Regan. “My goal for the summer is to show my eight year old in a few Grand Prix and also to bring up my 7 year old and get him jumping some bigger classes,”
Above: Equestrian students enjoy spending their time with talented and loving horses. Below: Throughout South Florida, equestrian sports have become a popular hobby all year round. Stock Photos.
world. For Lynn students Riley Newsome and Grant Gazzi, WEF provides riding opportunities close to campus. Gazzi, a polo player, explains that he started riding at 2 and competing at 4. Newsome has been showing since she was 11. Life-long involvement and dedication to the sport truly shapes all of the decisions these riders make. For these student athletes, summer is a brief reprieve where they can focus primarily on their equestrian goals.
“My goal for the
summer is to show my eight year old in a few Grand Prix.” - Riley Newsome, Sophomore said Newsome, sophomore. The summer circuit provides Gazzi and Newsome a break from both educational pursuits and the intense pressure of international competition. Riders often use this time to develop a horse to the next level. “My plan for the summer is playing polo in Aspen, Colorado,” said Gazzi. “My goal for this summer is to have fun and have my string of horses per for ming at the best of their abilities.” For students competing at the highest level of a sport, juggling an academic career can be difficult. Gazzi, originally from Philadelphia, says that Lynn enables him to travel and compete in polo through flexible scheduling and make-up work options. “Lynn University has really helped me be able to split my time between the two most important things in my life, riding and my education,” said Newsome. “If I went to another school, I [would not] be able to earn a higher education and also successfully compete at the highest level of my sport.”
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iPulseLive recently broadcast its last episode of the semester. Tune into it anytime, anywhere, from any device at http://bit.ly/ iPulseLive and be sure to look out for updates on its return this fall. Staff Photo/A. Yurkiewitz
EDITORS’ NOTE
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thank you for all of your support and dedication for iPulse throughout this semester. Our readers make iPulse possible and we are extremely thankful to everyone that picks up a copy of the paper both in person and online. A special thank you to Professor Powers, Professor Phillips and Professor Vermes for all of their hard work, assistance and time spent to ensure the paper was published on time. We wish everyone an enjoyable summer and we look forward to begin publication again in the fall.
Career Center Walk in Wednesdays 5/10 @ 2 p.m. | Hannifan Center for Career Connections
Thank you and have a great summer. The iPulse Editors
As finals are here, faculty, staff and students should take periodic breaks to enjoy the beautiful weather around campus. Staff Photo/A. Yurkiewitz
SAB General Meetings 5/11 @ 5 p.m. | Assaf 209 Commencement Ceremony 2017 (Online, Graduate and Doctoral)
5/12 @ 6 p.m. | de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center Commencement Ceremony 2017 (Undergraduate) 5/13 @ 10 a.m. | de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center Natalie Douglas in Four Women 5/17 @ 7:30 p.m. | A.G. Concert Hall