April 2011 Pennon

APRIL 2011

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An Artistic Perspective

A Debt to Pleasure

• A Monthly Publication For The Students of North Shore Community College, Danvers, Lynn & Beverly, Massachusetts •

BY NELSON BAKER

One of our own here at NSCC, Professor James Chisolm, has been an Professor of art for close to 9 years, and an instructor for more than 38 years. Chisholm taught at Endicott College for 14 years, at the University of New Hampshire, and for Harvard

ing.

Much of what Chisolm has painted on his own time has been outdoors, using water colors and oil. One of his favorite times to paint is during the cold weather. He described a time when it was so cold that his painting literally froze, and he had to bring the watercolor painting home to let it melt.

There was another time he was

BY CHRIS RICCI AND AMANDA WORONECKI

Montserrat College of Art is holding “A Debt to Pleasure” show in the gallery until April 2. The pieces of artwork are a whirlwind back to traditional styled painting that is keen on realism while it is fresh for contemporary appeal and

new concepts. The artists in this exhibition are Julie Heffernan, David Ording, Shelley Reed, Erik Thor Sandberg, and Anne Siems. The artwork makes the viewer question what time period these paintings belong in.

This group of artists combined in one show emphasis on the importance of historical painters. The Modernist con-

cepts of today are stale and show very little thought of how painting originated. A painting is a decoration and an aphorism simultaneously.

Shelley Reed portrays her still life subject matter in black, whites, and gray tones yet her technique is reminiscent of Dutch painters. Her painting is luminous and transcends the normal beauty of classical and exotic subjects with a sinister feel. The monotone colorless palette tarnishes the grand theme that has been celebrated years past. The peacock does not seem lively. The fruits and flowers symbolize innocence, fertility, and wealth but they do not seem to thrive with vibrancy without color. Reed illustrates her concepts to explore oldworld symbols and allegorical realism to speak against where modern art world is heading. It CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Painting by Professor James Chisolm

University Extension School for 34 years in conjunction with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and continues to instruct drawing at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. His knowledge of painting and art history extends beyond the classroom, and he has created many award-winning landscape paintings both outdoors and in his studio in a completely natural setting.

In the beginning, Professor Chisolm’s students learn basic academic drawing practices. Advanced classes enable students to create their own compositions, and eventually create a compendium paint-

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doing a painting on the marsh on a cold and windy day, and “it came out perfect,” he said.

Chisolm uses different techniques when it comes to his style, but nature is always present. “If it’s raining, it goes into the painting,” he said. “I draw what I see. It’s just myself and nature.”

In 2007, Chisolm and NSCC art club members created a wall mural for the activities room at Radius Health Care in Danvers. He also has done murals of Lynn Beach.

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Japan: A Spirit Unshaken

BY NELSON BAKER

Over the past week, the people of Japan have been bombarded by devastation beyond comprehension. They were hit by a magnitude-9.0 earthquake, stronger than any ever recorded

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in the country. What followed was a deadly tsunami that killed thousands. At the center of it all, Japan has displayed a character in their people that is simply inspiring.

The numbers are horrifying. The video clips are unbe-

lievable. As of March 23, there are over 9,500 confirmed dead, with close to 13,000 still missing. Hundreds of thousands have been removed from their homes because of threats of nuclear radiation from plants that are threatening a reactor meltdown. Hundreds of homes have been uplifted, and washed away, along with countless vehicles – basically anything you can think of. Some villages have been completely wiped off the planet, with entire families having lost their lives. There is even video of ships being taken by the current and smashing into bridges.

There are reports of stores with empty shelves.

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Dean’s Corner

This month the Dean of Retention and Student Success, Dr. Martha Brine and Dean of Student Financial Services, Stephen Creamer provide some important information about the on-going Summer Registration and Fall 2011 Early Registration process for all current students and other related deadlines and information.

Summer 2011 Registration

Summer Registration has been underway since early March. As a current student here at the College, we encourage you to take a few minutes to come to the Student Support & Advising Center and/or speak with your faculty advisor about how taking a Summer course could help you either (1) accomplish your academic goals more quickly or (2) help you balance your time commitments during the upcoming Fall and Spring semesters by spreading your coursework over the entire year.

Taking a summer course now can help you finish your degree or certificate program that much sooner.

Summer is also an opportunity to take a course in an area that you are good at and leave the more difficult course for the longer fifteen-week semester. Summer coursework is more intensive. There is less time in terms of weeks and more hours for each class meeting.

For a subject that you find more difficult, it would be wise to take a ten week rather than a five week course which allows you more time to absorb the material and gradually build a foundation that will allow you to be successful.

Remember, payment in full is due at the time you register for Summer. For students using Financial Aid that are currently receiving a Pell Grant for the Spring 2011 semester, the Federal Government has extended this benefit to cover the costs of Summer courses. In order to be eligible, students must enroll in 6 credits during one or both Summer sessions.

There are several other enrollment requirements that need to be met to receive a Pell Grant for the Summer 2011. We would encourage interested students to stop by Student Financial Services on either campus to get more information and complete a Summer Financial Aid Application, if they qualify.

The Summer application can also be found on the Student Financial Services webpage,

under the “Featured Links” area by clicking on “Financial Aid Forms.” Stafford Loans are also available to cover Summer charges for eligible students enrolled in 6 or more credits.

Student Financial Services is also offering book store credits to eligible students this Summer for the first time in many years. Students who complete a Summer Financial Aid application should be sure to check off that option on the form, if they are eligible and interested.

NSCC continues to drop for non-payment and will be reviewing accounts regularly to make sure students have paid in full or have financial aid eligibility to cover their Summer charges.

Advising and Early Registration for Fall 2011—Six Easy Steps

It’s hard to believe that the Winter/Spring 2011 semester is half over and that it’s time to think about registering for Fall 2011 courses at NSCC, but it is! As a continuing student here at the College, you can now pick your courses for next Fall. That means that you can signup now for the courses and times that meet your schedule.

Take advantage of this opportunity and be among the first to get into the courses you want at the times you need them.

What should you do first? Contact your advisor and sit down to plan next semester’s course schedule.

Who is your advisor?

In February you received an email at your NSCC address telling you the name of your advisor and that person’s contact information. Go into Pipeline and find that email and use the contact information given there to make an appointment with your advisor. If your advisor is the Student Support and Advising Center, that office is conveniently located on both the Lynn (W114) and Danvers (DH101) campuses and provides walk-in service.

What if I can’t find that email with my advisor’s information? You can log-in to your Pipeline account at www.northshore.edu and find your advisor’s information by taking the following steps: Selecting School Services Selecting Student Services and Registration Selecting Student Records

Selecting Student Information Read down until you see Primary Advisor.

Why should I meet with an advisor? Whether your advisor is a faculty member from your Program or a professional academic advisor from the Student Support and Advising Center, this person can not only help you choose the correct courses for next semester right now, but can also answer questions regarding career possibilities in your program and offer you study skills advice.

Why didn’t you tell me about this advisor person before? We did, but you may have forgotten or not realized until now how helpful this person can be to your success at NSCC. So take the time to connect with them and get first pick of the Fall 2011 courses at the times and locations you want.

When can I register and pay for Fall courses? The Early Advising and Registration period begins April 4, 2011 through May 13, 2011. As in previous semesters, there is a deadline of July 26, 2011 @ 5 p.m. to pay your bill or your courses will be dropped. So the earlier you lock into your courses and provide a method of payment, whether it is by check, credit card, a payment plan or financial aid, the sooner you will be all set for next semester!

Financial Aid recipients should remember to file their 2011-12 FAFSA by the College’s May 1, 2011 Priority Filing Date.

Filing your FAFSA and all required documents by this date will allow NSCC to award you the maximum amount of Financial Aid for which you are eligible.

With an ever increasing number of students choosing to take courses at NSCC, the earlier you register, the more likely you will get the courses you need at the times you want.

Don’t delay!

If you have other questions about advising, please contact Dean Brine at mbrine@northshore.edu or drop into the Student Support and Advising Centers on either Campus. For further questions about your Student Account or Financial Aid, please contact Dean Creamer at screamer@northshore.edu or stop by the Student Financial Services Office on either campus.

The NFL Labor Dispute

BY ASHLEY VIATOR

Many people think that football and all sports are just for entertainment, but what these people don’t understand is how much the economy is affected. Football brings in a lot of money and provides jobs for people.

With the NFL labor dispute, it is important to know just how much is at stake in regards to an already struggling economy. In an espn.com article written by Rick Reily on March 3, 2011 titled “NFL owners' false labor pains,” he writes, “Do you realize what having no NFL season would do to the economy? According to the NFLPA, it's estimated it would cost each NFL city $160 million and 3,000 jobs. That's 93,000 jobs nationwide.” There are 32 NFL cities; as a whole the country would lose $5,120,000,000 in revenue. That number does not include the reported $9 billion in revenue from the 2010 season.

President When Obama said in a news conference, “I’ve got a lot of other stuff to do,” in regards to the NFL labor dispute, it bothered

me. At that same news conference he said, “My working assumption at a time when people are having to cut back, com-

promise, and worry about making the mortgage and paying for their kids’ college education, is that the two parties should be able to work it out without the President of the United States intervening.” He is the leader of our country but apparently losing 93,000 jobs and $5,120,000 in revenue is not included in the “other stuff” that he has to do.

Those 93,000 people are just like everyone else; they have kids to send to college, and they have to pay their mortgages too.

The NFL news analysts and NFL writers would lose their jobs too. They would have nothing to report on or write about, except for the NFL draft.

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of food, and to add to it all, temperatures have dropped below freezing in some areas. What else can go wrong for them?

People are saying that the videos look like a science fiction movie, but unfortunately, this is reality for a country that has remained calm through it all.

The US military has begun to transport food and items of survival to people.

They are providing help in any way they can, as thousands are in shelters throughout the country, waiting for things to gradually fall back into place, and hoping for no further chaos.

These are slow and painful times for the Japanese people, but there has been no reports of riots, or any other violence for

that matter.

People are patiently waiting in lines at stores, and elsewhere, even as they are extremely hungry and dirty.

Many places haven’t had running water since it all started.

Ken Belson of the New York Times wrote, “most Japanese are trying to uphold the ethic that they are taught from childhood: to do their best, persevere and suppress their own feelings for the sake of the group.”

Gavin Blair of the Christian Science Monitor stated, “Yet amid all the destruction, shortages, and despair, one thing stands out: the character of the Japanese people, which remains almost unflinchingly respectful, honest, and conscientious through these darkest of times.”

share. Some of his most recent exhibitions include the Bravos Arts Gallery and Gallery Della Piana in Wenham. Two awards come from the Rockport Art Association and the Marblehead Festival of Arts. He has done art demonstrations, commissions, lectures, and has many collections. Professor Chisolm’s work has also been published, having provided illustrations, artwork, and poetry for books such as “The Dogs of Northside Avenue,” “Between the Sounds,” and “Living Proof,” and in an article for American Artist magazine, on landscape

painting in the 1980s.

As with all types of art forms, it takes more than facts and knowledge to have something be noticed by others, to strike a cord. You have to use what you have learned, and then find something inside of yourself and pull it to the surface - to make it your own, to make it unique. When you have succeeded in doing this, Chisolm said, you will have developed your own artistic "voice," and may soon find your own list of achievements begin to take form.

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Notes on a Film About a Latin American Journey

iarios de Motocicleta (The Motorcycle Diaries) is meant to be a film about the division of class in South America. As an American viewer, however, I was also viewing it as a guided tour of Latin American culture in the 1950s.

As the protagonist’s journey leads them through much of their home continent, they become forever changed by the

Miami Florida. Their only stated goal is to spend a few weeks volunteering at a leper colony in Peru, although throughout the trip it is apparent that Alberto wishes to have as much fun as he can while Ernesto wants to absorb as much information about local culture as possible.

It’s through this exposure to the trials and tribulations of the local people that Ernesto transforms from an idealistic medical student in to the Marxist revolu-

This film was an international co-production from film companies across South America, Europe, and the US and as such captures a certain sense of authenticity. The iconic character of Che Guevara is played by Mexican actor Gael García Bernal, whose performance is nothing less than outstanding. Alberto Granado was portrayed by Argentine actor Rodrigo de la Serna, who was recognized for his performance

the film there are several key shots of locations which are simply breathtaking. From the lush green forest surrounding the Amazon River, to the stunning Incan Ruins, to the foggy mountains of Peru, nearly everything was shot on location, and this gives a great visual payoff that CGI and green screen simply couldn’t hope to match.

Che Guevara is quite a polarizing figure. It could be said that he represents youthful

admirable and abominable. In this film, however, Che isn’t portrayed as anyone all that special. In this film it’s the setting that is portrayed as being special - the setting of Latin America that changes a medical student into a revolutionary. Through the journey from country to country, Che disregards the divisions of race, ethnicity, nationality and class, and grows a deep need to help his fellow Latinos. If something is able to

actions of the people they encounter and the landscapes which they had only read about.

The fact that almost all of the cast and crew in the film were Hispanic, both by race and nationality, also helps with the authenticity of the film. This film, both in story and how it was developed, is a great example of Latin American culture.

The story begins with the protagonists, 23 year old medical student Ernesto “Fuser” Guevara and 29 year old biochemist Alberto Granado, setting off on a road trip that they had been planning for years.

Their plan is to go from their home country of Argentina through Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama and finally

tionary Che Guevara.

Throughout the journey, the division of upper class and lower class weighs on the protagonists thoughts despite the fact that they never initially intended it to. One example of their reflection on the division of rich and poor is when the two men sit at the Incan ruins of Manchu Picchu and lament the loss of the ancient Indian culture to the conquering Europeans, turning a beautiful landscape of the country into an industrialized waste. The climax, symbolic of Che wanting to bridge the division of rich and poor, comes when Che swims across the Amazon River to spend a night with the lepers rather than the doctors as they had been.

with an Argentine Film Critics award for best actor.

Nearly all major cast credits went to someone of Latin American heritage, be they directors, producers, cinematographers, composers, et al.

Despite being a foreign film with all dialogue spoken in Spanish, this film would make the rounds on the independent film circuits and was well received, winning awards at Cannes, BAFTA, the Independent Spirit Awards, and even the Oscars.

Despite being mainly about iconic Marxist Che Guevara’s journey into adulthood, it was able to keep the authentic feel of the journey of two common men. Throughout

defiance, counter-culturalism, socialism, truth, honesty, violence, and extremism amongst other qualities that are both

have such a powerful influence on a person’s world view, then that is something; Latin America is truly beautiful.

is paying ode to the old masters that almost seem to be lost to history.

Anne Siems styles her subject matter to that of 17th century American folk art. Her painting Hummingbird Girl rendered delicately and sweetly.

The girl is nearly transparent to the field she stands in. The frock the girl wears is ghostly. Siems intentions are stated as so, “Later, three dimensional, transparent garments floated in front of a backdrop of birds, flowers and text. Eventually, faces attached themselves to these garments or floated freely, surrounded by flora and fauna.”

The painterly quality of thick paint she applies develops cracks leading to the illusion

that the paintings have aged.

Washington DC artist, Erik Thor Sanderg, has the unyielding quality of Hieronymus Bosch due to female nudes at sinful play or partaking in slightly sexual pleasures with a modernized view. His figures of women are well executed with perfect proportions.

The painting alterations depict two women. One is nude sitting on a chair with her legs wrappped around a male deers neck. The deer has red balls on the antlers. The other woman in a red halter bathing suit holds a baby chicken and her other hand grasps a spray can of red paint. She intends to finish spraying the

bottom half of the chick in red paint. A beetle on the ground is highlighted in red paint as well.

This painting has a cruel sense of humor. The animals might die from these paint chemicals.

Julie Heffernan creates self-portraits. She sees herself in every subject she paints. This one included in the show is titled Self-Portrait as Tender Mercenary. Her nude self is surrounded by an array of wildlife against a sapphire colored background. Out of her head grows a gigantic chandelier. The painting glistens under the lights.

Heffernan is not holding back on what imagination dreams of.

The allegorical symbolism overwhelms the viewer. She is her goddess. The grandeur of her

painting comments toward the present bleakness of conceptual art. With her rich brushstrokes and the vitality she breathes into it, this piece brings historical subject matter alive today.

David Ording is a New York based painter. He is not subtle in his homage to the past.

He directly copies paintings from art history such as Vermeer, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, and countless more. In “A Debt to Pleasure,” there is the largest painting by Ording, titled After, and it measures 84x120.'' He crops out the specifics of the paintings he copies to hone in on the technique or the ideas of symbols.

Perhaps he wants the educated viewer to become more aware

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“From the lush green forest surrounding the Amazon River, to the stunning Incan Ruins, to the foggy mountains of Peru, nearly everything was shot on location”

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of how we arrived at the present day art world and if we have we forgotten any great masters along the way.

“A Debt to Pleasure” has a key theme to all paintings gathered here. Art has a significant past and it is one that should never be forgotten.

Painting is a language that shall always evolve into new concepts, just like Ording manipulates great masterpieces to perform this task. However, these paintings have their own artistic merit without trying to pass as the original creator. Think of it as a time machine to another era.

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Get Yourself Tested - and Talking

By Sarah Kennedy McPhee, MPH, Health Quarters

it comes to W hen healthy sexual

relationships, communication is key. Yet there are some aspects of sex and relationships – sexually transmitted diseases for example – that are especially hard to talk about. If you’re entering a new relationship or just interested in “hooking up,” failure to communicate about STDs can have significant consequences for both your body

and your life.

It’s not possible to be 100% sure if a partner has been exposed to an STD based on their sexual history or whether or not they have any visible symptoms. Often people themselves don’t even know if they’ve been exposed! Testing is the best way to make sure you are protected against HIV and other STDs, and introducing the idea to a partner is even better.

Getting tested together is the only way to absolutely know if either of you has an STD. Here are some ways to get the conversation started with your partner:

Before You Talk:

• Know what you want to get from the conversation – Come to the conversation with a goal – knowing what you want to get out of it will make things a lot smoother. Your bottom line is that optimally you and your partner should get tested for STDs before you start having sex. Making your goal clear - up front - will help kick off the conversation.

• If you think it will be hard to talk, figure out why –

In a healthy relationship, you can talk about anything, including STDs and testing, without worrying that it will lead to a break-up or a big fight. If it is really hard to bring up and talk about, you may want to think about how healthy the relationship is. The things that can make it hard to talk about also offer insight into your relationship.

Starting the Conversation:

• Time It Right - Big exam

tomorrow? Falling asleep in front of the TV? The right time is when you have time and privacy so there’s nothing to distract you.

• Bring It Up - Don't wait for your partner to bring up getting tested. Someone has to do it and it might as well be you! You might be surprised - your partner will probably feel relieved that you approached the subject.

• Listen to What your Partner has to Say - If there's no response, go ahead and ask what he/she thinks. This lets you figure out if you guys are in agreement about things — and if you're not, you can talk about it more.

• Suggest Getting Tested Together - Let him/her know that you have done your research and know where to go (Health Quarters, of course!).

You can each make an appointment and go together.

• Come Clean - If you get tested alone and learn you have an STD, it’s best to be honest. Let your partner know he/she should get a test too, share what you know about symptoms and treatment, and give your partner some time and space to digest

the news.

After being tested, use condoms and dental dams to prevent passing STDs. Some people complain that introducing condoms or dental dams during oral sex can be awkward and less pleasurable; talking about why and how to use these latex barriers can make them a more natural, comfortable, and even fun part of sexual activity!

A final note about communication…many people say that talking with a partner about STDs can be a positive

experience. They feel gratified that their partner cares about their health and it creates a deeper respect and closeness for each other. Communication about sex and relationships empowers couples to make more informed choices about care of their bodies, and sets the stage for a healthier relationship. For more information, check out the American Social Health Association’s website: www.ashastd.org, and MTV’s w e b s i t e : www.itsyoursexlife.org.

LIMITED TIME OFFER:

In observance of National STD Awareness Month, Health Quarters, 19 Broadway, Beverly is offering free chlamydia testing for women and men through April 30. It’s important to get a simple urine test for chlamydia even if you don’t have symptoms, as it’s commonly undetected, especially in women. Untreated, it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease - and sterility – in women. Call 978.922.4490 for a same or next day appointment.

Sex & Excess

24th 2011 we F ebruary were very fortunate to

have an opportunity through our College Success Seminar class to be part of a presentation that was given by Elaine Pasqua.

Our instructor, Arlene Hanson, asked us to reflect on three important points that were important to us and what we learned or reinforced what we already knew and practice in our social lives.

This presentation was informative and Elaine was so down to earth. We talked about so many aspects of sex and how the influence of drinking and drugs can be life threatening.

Through this presentation, we learned about life and choices.

Arlene told us in advance that this information was so vital for our health and the ability to make choices. She was right, and the lessons and information that Elaine brought to us could not be in any textbook and as part of College Success, what a lesson to learn about how to live safely in College and in our lives beyond college.

One of three subjects that I picked was the issue on drugged beverages. I don't go to parties but I was not aware of how serious the matter was and how many people are victim to this evil drink. I learned that both women and men are affected by this malicious act. She told her story and it deeply affected me; I will never understand why stuff like this hap-

pens. If I were to ever go to a party or a club, I will make sure that I always have my cup in hand and have close friends that I can go to if I were to get drugged.

The second thing I learned is how to put a condom on. I never knew how to put a condom on. But, now I am happy to know that it is very easy and necessary for safety and protection from serious infections, like HIV aids. It was very educational and a little awkward but, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

The third thing that I found interesting is that, although you may be a virgin, your partner might not be. She discussed that it is so important to get HIV testing before having a sexual encounter. This shows that you value your life. You cannot be sure about a partner’s sexual partners and through the skit about relationships, it showed that you can be dealing with a very tangled weave of partners that did not protect themselves during sex. The skit presented by the students was an eye opener for me.

Professor Arlene and the class would like to extend our thanks for having Elaine Pasqua at the college for one this event. As well as, thanking Victoria Pasciuto, the student Program Board and Elissa AlChokhachy, our nurse for making this happen.

Measles Advisory:

A Message From Health Services

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Massachusetts Department of Public Health has announced a measles advisory following three confirmed cases of measles in Massachusetts since the start of 2011. Measles is a virus that spreads when a person sneezes, coughs or talks. Initially, this virus looks like a cold with a runny nose, cough, high fever and red, watery eyes. A few days later, a red, blotchy rash will start on the face and then spread to the rest of the body.

To help protect you against this virus, make sure you have been immunized with two doses of measles vaccine.

Also, remember to practice good hand-washing techniques and respiratory etiquette. This includes: • Cough or sneeze into sleeve or tissue • Wash hands with soap and water • Use hand gel sanitizer • Distance yourself from others

if sick • Use mask if necessary • Wipe down work space surfaces with disinfectant • Stay home if you are ill for your protection and others

Because measles looks like other diseases that cause a rash, the only way to determine for sure is a blood test, which can identify if you have the disease or immunity against it. If you are exhibiting symptoms, are unsure about your measles immunity or have not been immunized with two doses of measles vaccine, please contact your primary care physician.

Also, please be sure to submit updated immunization information to Health Services in Danvers DB108 or Lynn LW126.

For more information, click on the MDPH measles fact sheet at http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/ docs/dph/cdc/factsheets/measle s.pdf.

OTA Students Embracing Leadership Opportunities

BY MAUREEN S. NARDELLA, MS, OTR/L DEPARTMENT CHAIR, OTR PROGRAM

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SCC Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) students, Brenda Lewis and Allison Kelleher, have pursued national leadership opportunities within the occupational therapy profes-

Leaders Development Program and Capital Hill Day at Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. and at AOTA’s national headquarters in Bethesda, MD. The weekend was a great success. Thursday was extremely memorable as I was able to meet with healthcare from representatives Congressman Edward

option of study, was elected by the Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club to serve as NSCC’s official delegate to AOTA’s Association of Student Delegates (ASD). In this role, Allison will be participating in student delegate meetings with occupational therapy master degree students and occupation-

OTA students, graduates, and faculty at the MAOT Conference this past October sion and have been awarded leadership positions. Brenda is one of 17 participants in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s 2011 Emerging Leaders Program.

This leadership development program is designed for new occupational therapy practitioners with 5 or fewer years of experience and students in their last year of school. Brenda participated in a 2-day leadership program in January at AOTA’s headquarters in Bethesda, MD and will engage in a 12 month mentorship program with established leaders in the profession.

Brenda is currently completing her final full-time equivalent fieldwork requirements and will be graduating from NSCC in May of 2011 to begin her occupational therapy career as an entry-level occupational therapy assistant and emerging leader.

Brenda recognizes the influence of her vast social support system inclusive of family, friends, trailblazers, teachers and advisors on her leadership development. “The assistance, advice, belief in and encouragement of me has allowed me to achieve what I have accomplished thus far. One such recent achievement is being chosen to take part in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Emerging Leaders Development Program (ELDP).

This accomplishment is particularly gratifying to me as I discovered that I was the first individual to apply and be accepted that represented the field of occupational therapy, at the student and or practitioner level.

On January 13, 2011 through January 15, 2011, I had the privilege to attend the Emerging

Markey’s, Senator Scott Brown’s and Senator John Kerry’s offices. I was able to discuss with them the importance of the field of occupational therapy and rehabilitation services in general has in the successful delivery of healthcare services for all. The two day ELDP seminar was even more amazing. I learned some of the more pertinent components of what it means to be a leader from professionals and pioneers in the field of leadership as well as from my peers.

The entire weekend was amazing and the successive weeks that have since followed have been equally wonderful.

One of the things that we as participants in the program are expected to complete is a project relating to some area of interest as it relates to the field and profession of occupational therapy. Being afforded the opportunity to be peered with and work with a mentor who shares similar interests as me is extraordinary. I hope to do a project that addresses the psychosocial aspects of health and well being, and what it means to be engaged in those “occupations” that one finds purposeful and meaningful for victims/survivors of catastrophic disasters (especially, natural).

Without the many champions that have embraced me as a part of my present journey, many which are part of the North Shore Community College Community, in particular the Occupational Therapy Assistant program and Disability Services, none of this would be possible. I am forever grateful and appreciative.”

Allison Kelleher, second semester student in the OTA Program’s accelerated

al therapy assistant associate degree students from across the county at AOTA’s national conference in Philadelphia this April. In addition, Allison is on the national ballot to serve as Communication and Advocacy Chairperson for the Association of Student Delegates. Allison’s intent and expectation are captured in her statement, "I'm honored to be serving as NSCC’s student delegate at the 2011 AOTA conference. This is an opportunity for OTA students from our campus to have an effective input on AOTA student affairs. I can voice student concerns, hopes, and suggestions for our future profession of occupational therapy at the national level. Meeting with other student delegates will help advocate for and promote our future careers. I hope this opportunity will in some way benefit all OTA students at NSCC." OTA Program faculty and staff are confident that Allison’s participation as NSCC’s ASD will definitely benefit all students within the program and within the occupational therapy profession.

The OTA Program and college community are proud to acknowledge the leadership qualities and leadership development endeavors of Brenda Lewis and Allison Kelleher.

These two students embrace and serve as exemplars of North Shore Community College’s mission and vision, and the outcomes of their leadership engagement contribute to the strategic initiatives of the college and of the OTA Program.

More importantly, these student leadership endeavors extend to better serve our communities and nation.

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Sex and Disability

The North Shore Uncensored

column in the North Shore Community College Pennon Newspaper provides educated harm reduction responses and alternative options to students who have any questions related to sex, drugs, alcohol or any other health concerns sent anonymously to (NSUncensored@hotmail.com) . All responses concerning harm reduction, health, and safety follows NSCC’s commitment to their students and their well being. If you have any questions please send them to the column address. Your personal information will not be shared with anyone and you have the choice whether or not your question will be published.

Question: Many people assume that because I have a disability that I am unable to want or have sex. Can you please discuss this common stereotype in the Pennon?

NSU: Thank you for asking about this important issue that is hardly ever discussed. It is very true that people that have disabilities want and have sex regularly. This common stereotype that people with disabilities are not sexual is a statement of ableism. Ableism is discrimination against disabled or handicapped people.

The word "disability" covers many conditions, such as physical, sensory, developmental, medical, psychiatric, speech and language, and many more.

Some people are born with a disability and others acquire them later in life. In actuality, most people will experience some kind of disability before they die.

Disabilities can be so mild that they may not have any effect on everyday life, or so severe that they require fulltime care and assistance. There are very few factors that apply to all people with disabilities.

The main issue that people with disabilities have in common is that they have to deal with other people’s stereotypes and prejudices, such as areas around sex.

Having a disability can sometimes make it harder to find a sexual partner and it may be difficult to socialize and meet people in social events that are held in inaccessible buildings. Some conditions like depression or chronic fatigue syndrome may temporarily reduce interest in sex; however, there is not anything about having a disability that prevents someone from having sexual feelings. People with disabilities feel desire, lust, and are sexual just like anyone else. common Another stereotype is that if people with disabilities do have sexual feelings, then they must be in a state of sexual frustration, either because they "can’t have sex," or because nobody could possibly want to have sex with someone with a disability.

In some cases, a particular disability might mean that intercourse is difficult or not satisfying for a particular person. For example, spinal cord injuries or diabetic neuropathy might mean that someone has reduced sensation in their genitals, or that a man’s ability to get erections might be affected, however, there is more to sex than just intercourse.

Some disabilities may mean that you need to make practical adjustments to partnered sex, but these are pretty simple with good communication and a bit of imagination.

For example, someone with a hearing impairment might want to make sure that the lights stay on during sex so that they can lip-read or sign to their partner.

Joint or back problems might make certain positions uncomfortable or tiring. In these cases, the most important thing is simply making your partner aware of how you function by letting CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Alumni Profile:

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Ryan Mills, Class of 2006

Ryan Mills completed NSCC’s Digital Graphic Design degree in 2006. In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree he transferred to The New England Institute of Art to study Interactive Media Design where he learned many aspects of video, animation and audio. Facing his last semester line up of only classes in coding left to take, he opted to take what he had learned and head for the professional world just one semester shy of earning his bachelor’s degree.

Using his expressive creativity, enthusiasm and willingness to take risks, combined with the technical skills he’d gained, Ryan contracted a music video deal despite his lack of experience. He put together a group of web designers, 3D animators and motion graphics

people to start a company.

However, due to his lack of experience in production pricing, he overcharged and lost the deal. This may have discouraged some, but not Ryan. He viewed it as a critical learning experience and said in the beginning of his career he learned a lot, especially how to receive critiques and using negative reviews to grow and improve - an important and very valuable skill.

After working a couple of internships where he had the opportunity to learn the ropes and develop his skills, Ryan moved on to a Boston area film company called Forty8Three Films, working in production.

He has since moved on to Thinkforward Media Productions where he is current-

ly working in Business Development.

Ryan said, “Without NSCC I could never have been where I am today. Community College was the 2nd most influential experience of my life. It paved the way for my most influential experience - being recognized as a career driven professional in a sea of extremely talented and creative individuals.”

For more information on the work Ryan is doing, see ThinkForwardMedia.com.

Ryan can be seen in video production shoots at http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=I0L1cpfR2l8&feature=relat ed n d A http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=ob_fHnPH9LI.

GOP Presidential Hopefuls Play the Waiting Game

BY ANTHONY HARRIS

With the midterm elections a distant memory and the 112th Congress well on its way to accomplishing little, media coverage of the 2012 election is starting to heat up. You may recall that the 2008 cycle kicked off extra early in January 2007, a full 2 years before eventual winner Barack Obama took office. This time around, Republicans are in no rush to get the campaign underway. As of this writing, no viable GOP candidates have officially thrown their hat into the ring.

Some Republicans are praising the wide-open nature of the race, but others fret that the field of candidates is weak and may fail to produce a worthy challenger to Obama.

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has been frequently called the early favorite for the GOP nomination. Romney ran for President in 2008 and had a respectable showing, winning 11 primaries and caucuses before dropping out of the race and endorsing John McCain. Although popular with the party’s business wing

and well-known nationally, Romney has a potentially fatal weakness: Massachusetts’s universal health care law, which he championed as governor and signed in 2006. Given how unpopular Obamacare is among Republicans, Romney faces an uphill battle as he tries to justify his very similar bill.

One prospective candidate causing headaches for the Republican establishment is Sarah Palin. The former Alaska governor has been in the public eye almost nonstop since McCain picked her as his running mate in 2008. Despite her popularity among conservatives, Palin is a highly polarizing figure among the general electorate. While she may fare well in Republican primaries, she is widely considered unelectable in a general election. No doubt GOP leaders are praying that she will take a pass on this one.

Several other former officeholders have received considerable speculation. This diverse group includes Newt Gingrich, famous for leading Congressional Republicans to power in 1994, Rudy Giuliani,

who became a national hero in the wake of 9/11, and Rick Santorum, the former Pennsylvania senator known for his confrontational style. Also in the mix is Tim Pawlenty, who served as Minnesota’s chief executive from 2003 to this past January. Pawlenty has solid conservative credentials, but his lack of name recognition could prove problematic.

Cable news pundits seem to be growing increasingly impatient as the “invisible primary” drags on, but they needn’t worry– the waiting game will soon come to an end. The first Republican debate is set for May 2nd in California, and it’s a safe bet that any serious contenders will not want to miss the first big showdown. One thing’s for sure: it’s going to be a busy spring for the GOP as the prospective candidates finally decide whether or not to take the plunge. With the Iowa caucuses a mere 9 months away, the campaigning will soon kick into overdrive. Are you ready for another thrill-packed election cycle? Well, you better be, because it’s already well underway.

college website.

The site will be designed specifically for students who are out and about.

“We want to give students an easy, phone-friendly site they can access when they need information on the go,” informed Chris DuFort, one of the designers of the site.

Technology leads the way, and we will be taking that next step with this new site.

“The way mobile phones - as well as iPads and other tablets -

interact with the web is really changing and growing right now, so we'll be looking for new, cool ways to expand the mobile site after it goes live,” DuFort explained.

Students will be able to respond to what works and what doesn’t, and what other applications may work well with the site. It is going to be a site for the students of NSCC, and so they will have the ability to alter or transform things in the future, if they wish to.

New Mobile Website in the Works for NSCC

BY NELSON BAKER

NSCC is in the process of creating a new mobile website. It will provide students with easily accessible college information from their phones or other mobile devices. Once logged on, a student will be immediately directed to the site, where they will have available to them maps/directions, shuttle schedules, a phone directory, a calendar, and a link to the main

Paws Picks of the Month

BY TANYA GREEN

This month I will be returning to business as usual featuring multiple pets. This month I have one anxiously awaiting cat and an adorable guinea pig. Well without further a due here they are:

Cricket

About Cricket

* Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info) * Species: Cat * Rescue ID: 652C * General Color: Tuxedo * Color: Black & white tuxedo / Tuxedo * Current Age: 6 Years 11 Months (best estimate) * Microchipped: Yes * Declawed: No * Housetrained: Yes * Owner Experience Needed: Breed * Reaction to New People: Cautious

Cricket is a handsome tuxedo male with a striking face and very long legs. He loves the companionship of other felines, but takes time to adjust to new humans. He prefers to hang out alone or with his feline friends. But, when it is time to eat, he is quite happy to hear the sound of the can opener! He will start pacing and talking until dinner is served. For reasons beyond his control, Cricket has been in foster care since he was a kitten. He really deserves a home of his own.

Marsha

About Marsha

* Status: Available for Adoption (adoption info) * Species: Guinea Pig * Rescue ID: M110001 * General Color: White * Color: Mostly white with orange patches * Current Age: 2 Years (best estimate) More about Marsha: Good with Kids

Marsha is a talkative and cheerful 2-year-old spayed female Guinea pig, and she gets along well with other pigs.

For more information on these loving pets and the other deserving pets in PAWS’ foster homes please go to pawswakefield.rescuegroups.org PAWS is also on Facebook.

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BY DEBBIE SCARFO

T

A HERO FOR FENNVILLE

he small, close-knit Michigan town had been eagerly anticipating this night, the last basketball game of the season for Fennville High School.

The undefeated Blackhawks had an amazing 20-0 record and the 1,400 spectators nervously held their breath as the game went into overtime, the court heavy with intensity. With seconds remaining, Fennville’s star player Wes Leonard drove to the basket with the winning layup for a 57-55 triumph against Bridgman High. Exhilarated by their victory, Leonard’s teammates hoisted him high in the air, innocently unaware of the horror they would all witness of their hero moments later. Just minutes after Leonard sank that game winning shot, he collapsed in front of friends, family and team, suffering a heart attack. He died two hours later.

He was only 16 years old.

Leonard was a tremendously talented athlete, scoring more than 1,000 points in his young basketball career. He was one of the strongest and most solid players on his team. He was also a health nut, working out faithfully every day in the gym. He didn’t smoke or drink, and unlike most teens, despised junk food. This handsome, friendly basketball star was extremely popular at Fennville High; a normal 16 year old with no known health issues. So why did he die of a heart attack at such a young age without any warning?

Dr. David Start, chief medical examiner for Ottawa County, states that Leonard’s cause of death was “cardiac arrest due to dilated cardiomyopathy,” which in layman terms is an enlarged heart. Leonard was unaware of his dangerous heart condition, and it is possi-

Wes Leonard lifted up by his teammates at Fenville High

ble that he could have had it since birth, undetected all these years. Some also speculate that it could have been caused by a previous viral infection that affected his heart muscle. He had just recently recovered from the flu, but so far that illness does not appear to have contributed to his disastrous fate.

Unfortunately, no one could have known of his heart condition, as dilated cardiomyopathy is a silent ailment that typically goes undetected without any apparent symptoms.

According to the Mayo Clinic, dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle.

When the left ventricle becomes enlarged, or dilated, it cannot pump blood throughout the body as well as a healthy heart can. The New England Journal of Medicine states that it is the leading cause of sudden death among athletes because they have a higher risk of suffering cardiac arrest as exercise can trigger an attack. It’s ironic that the healthier and more active person would die from a heart attack than one who is overweight and out of shape.

According to Dr. Steven Fowler, a cardiac electrophysiologist at NYU Langone Medical Center, roughly thirty percent of dilated cardiomyopathy cases are inherited, with the rest caused by high blood pressure, vitamin deficiency, infections of the heart muscle, and certain drug use. Unless a person is aware of a family history of dilated cardiomyopathy, they literally have no clue as to the ticking time bomb lying idle inside of them.

What’s shockingly sad is that Leonard was not the only teenage athlete to recently die of a heart attack minutes after a

Wes Leonard

victorious sporting incident, and astonishingly he is the second Fennville High School athlete to die in the last few years. In January of 2010, 14 year old Nathanial Hernandez suffered a seizure after an intense wrestling match for Fennville’s varsity team, dying later that evening of a heart attack. And just days after Leonard’s death, Matthew Hammerdorfer, a Colorado 17 year old, died suddenly while playing in a high school rugby game. The cause of death for this young, talented team captain was also cardiac arrest due to an enlarged heart.

So, how do Leonard’s parents survive their suffering after helplessly witnessing their son die immediately following one of their most proud moments of him? How does this small town of Fennville recover after such a terrible tragedy?

And of course, how does a reigning high school basketball team go on after their star player, teammate and friend died in front of their eyes? The answer appears to be an easy one for Fennville. They continue on as Leonard would have wanted

them to, living by the legacy he left for them. “He lived his life to the fullest, he really did,” says Leonard’s best friend and teammate Jordan VanderBok. The team has shown their strength remarkably well since Leonard’s death and less than three days after the atrocity, attended their first playoff game in his honor. The entire town, including Leonard’s grieving parents, attended the game showing their dedication for Leonard by a standing ovation as the team walked onto the court without their star player for the first time. VanderBok said he prayed to Leonard throughout the game for his help to win in tribute of him. “It was the kind of game Wes would have loved to have played in,” said teammate Xavier Grigg. The players struggled emotionally throughout the game, some weeping openly on and off the court. "I think he was watching down on us," said Blackhawks coach, Ryan Klinger.

Unquestionably Leonard was gazing down from above guiding his team, as the Blackhawks won that night against Lawrence High, 65-54, and they have continued to win every playoff game thus far.

Leonard may no longer be the Blackhawks’ star player in presence, but it is evident his spirit does and always will reside in the heart of each one of his teammates.

The town of Fennville will surely continue to struggle with the senselessness of the loss of Wes Leonard, but their powerful unity and inspiration is a reminder to us all of the strength of the human spirit.

Life is a constant uncertainty and Wes Leonard commemorates how precious each living moment should be.

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BY ANTHONY HARRIS

U

ntil recently, Meryl Streep was one of those big stars I didn’t know much about. I knew the name, but I couldn’t tell you more than one or two movies she had been in. But after seeing her delightful turn as Julia Child in 2009’s “Julie and Julia,” I realized just what I’d been missing. Streep lived up to her reputation, capturing Child’s distinctive voice and bubbly personality with apparent ease. I was eager to see more of her work, and I had the chance when “It’s Complicated” started airing on Starz.

“It’s Complicated”

Streep plays Jane Adler, a divorced mother of three grown kids. Ten years have passed since the split, and though she’s moved on and maintained a successful career, she still feels lonely from time to time. Her ex-husband Jake (Alec Baldwin) is remarried and has a young son. While attending their youngest child’s college graduation, Jane and Jake run into each other in a hotel bar. A casual conversation becomes increasingly intimate, and before the night is through the couple has reunited. For the rest of the movie, Jane tries to keep their affair secret as she sorts out her feelings toward her

ex. On top of that, she starts to fall for her architect Adam (Steve Martin), who is also coping with a divorce.

One of the film’s biggest assets is its top-notch cast. Streep, Baldwin, and Martin are well-suited for their roles, and all 3 deliver solid performances. Streep in particular is a joy to watch. Whether it’s a childlike giggle of excitement as she reviews plans for her new kitchen or a moan of distress after realizing the consequences of her actions, Streep embraces the role of Jane and makes it her own. She and Baldwin have great chemistry, and it’s fun to watch them stumble through

Phil Hartman:

Alec Baldwin and Merril Streep

their newfound romance. Jane’s kids Luke, Gabby, and Lauren are also well-cast and could pass as Streep’s real-life children.

Fans of “The Office” will recognize John instantly Krasinski as Lauren’s fiancé Harley.

“Complicated” is an enjoyable movie with likable characters, witty dialogue, and some truly funny moments. In one scene, Jane and Adam attend a family party while high on marijuana. Streep and Martin really have fun with these scenes; their behavior and dialogue is nothing short of hilarious. Their enjoyment shines through again when they make croissants together at Jane’s bakery.

There are no real villains in “Complicated.” Each of the main characters has their flaws, but the audience can easily sympathize with Jane’s loneliness or Jake’s desire for another chance. The movie reminds us that we have to make the most of the opportunities we get because they may not come back again. It’s also a testament to life’s messiness and a celebration of families in all shapes and sizes. Overall, “It’s Complicated” is great fun and another fine addition to Streep’s résumé.

Renaissance Man and King of Voice Acting

BY TRIPP CAREY

P

hil Hartman, born Phillip Edward Hartman, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada was most famous around the world for his 8 year run on Saturday night live and immortalized through his film roles and voice overwork for various commercials specifically on television.

His first on screen role was a cameo in a documentary rock opera called Stunt Rock (1978), followed by another cameo in The Gong Show movie (1980) as a fast talking gunman and narrator for the skateboard documentary Skateboard Madness (1980).

Before becoming an actor and writer he was a graphic arts major and holds a degree from California State University. He also ran a business making covers for various bands. He was the 4th of 8 children of Doris and Rupert Hartmann (the family’s last name originally had two n’s, but Phil later dropped it during his solo career). He was the second oldest son, with one older brother he stayed close with his whole life named John. They shared a room growing up and that was when, according to John, Phil started his first baby steps into comedy.

He and his family

came to the United States when he was 10. His family called him “Chippie,” because John’s daughter Ohara called him that as a little girl and it stuck. He was always pretty shy, and may have began acting to receive the attention he was lacking elsewhere. “I actually took my first drama class when I was in the 8th grade and was exposed to Moliere and Shakespeare at that tender age. As a senior in high school, I made the conscious choice to become an art major instead of pursuing acting. It was largely because my brother had attempted to be an actor and I was exposed to the slimy underbelly of Hollywood life, it was important to me to make a living, because I wanted inde-

pendence. I didn’t want to get into a career that involved a lot of effort for no return,” Phil said, in an interview.

Long before he joined SNL, he had a previous career as a graphic artist and owned a business decorated and creating albums for many bands and artists. Before receiving his graphic arts degree at California State University, he studied art at Santa Monica City College and dropped out in 1969 to become a roadie with a rock band. When interviewed in 1991, on why he became an artist, he stated that his brother John was the one trying to be an actor and he chose to be more realistic. He had a strong urge to be independent and be able to

generate income to survive, so by being an artist, getting paid to make albums, it was his way of affording rent and doing something he liked.

During the 1970s when Phil was still just a graphic artist, his brother John Hartman, manager for the band America, asked him to develop an album for the band. John was blown away by his cover concept.

He would often keep himself entertained by doing voices, so he joined the now famous improv group The Groundlings. Many of the alumni there would later go on to join SNL. While In The Groundlings, he became good friends with Paul Reubens.

Together, they created Paul’s most famous character Pee Wee Herman. In both cases Phil would write and perform on the show. He and Paul starred in small roles together in Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie, and Pandemonium (1982). Before the show was picked up by CBS in 1986, Phil and Paul, with a third writer wrote the screenplay for Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (1985) with a then unknown Tim Burton.

The success of this small budget movie jump-started their careers. Within a year he was picked up on Saturday CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

Celebrity Birthdays

BY NICK STILIANOS

Birth Date April 3, 1961 April 4, 1965 April 4, 1991 April 7, 1954 April 9, 1990 April 10, 1951 April 15, 1990 April 19, 1978 April 23, 1977 April 26, 1977

Name Age Eddie Murphy (Actor: Beverly Hills Cop) 50 Robert Downey Jr. (Actor: Iron Man) 46 Jamie Lynn Spears (Actress: Zoey 101) 20 Jackie Chan (Actor: Rush Hour movies) 57 Kristen Stewart (Actress: Twilight movies) 21 Steven Seagal (Actor: Under Siege) 60 Emma Watson (Actress: Harry Potter) 21 James Franco (Actor: Spider-Man movies) 33 John Cena (Wrestler/Actor) 34 Tom Welling (Actor: Smallville) 34

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January Gill O'Neil: NSCC's 2011 Visiting Poet

long-time fellow of Cave Canem, an organization devoted to developing and promoting African-American poets.

Access her wonderful blog Poet Mom at www.poetmom.blogspot.com.

Ms. O'Neil's poems about her parents, her family, and food are sure to charm everyone.

O’Neil’s “Morning Poem” can be found on page 14.

Facts: - Originally, Tom Welling turned down the role of Clark Kent in TVs Smallville twice before he said “yes.” Smallville is in its tenth and final season; it has been on the air since 2001.

- James Franco actually auditioned for the role of Peter Parker in the Spider-Man movies, but instead he was given the role of Harry Osborn instead.

- Jamie Lynn Spears is about to enter her third year as mother to her almost three year old Maddie Briann Aldridge, who she gave birth to on June 19, 2008. Reminder: she was pregnant at age 16 and was announced a mother at 17.

- Emma Watson is named Hollywood’s highest paid actress, bringing in a $30 million paycheck for the last two Harry Potter movies.

P oet

January Gill O'Neil will visit NSCC as part of National Poetry Month and Arts in April. She will read and discuss her poetry on Tuesday, April 12 in the Danvers Old Cafe at 9:30 and 11:00am and

Two and a Half Men: No More Charlie Sheen!

BY NICK STILIANOS

M

oney, Drugs, Women, Alcohol: Charlie Sheen’s formal lovers of the world - or are they still? It has been over a month since CBS and Warner Bros not only cancelled the eighth season of TVs popular comedy show “Two and a Half Men,” but also fired Charlie Sheen. Was it a good idea?

There are countless ups and downs in regards to the situation in general, but the biggest downfall here is the show. Are we to blame the creators of the show Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn because they were the ones who casted Sheen in the first place? They knew about his on and off problems before the show started, so wasn’t there a thought bubble pop-

ping up somewhere on whether or not it is a good idea to cast him. Or did they think that without Sheen the show would not be as popular as it is now?

Given the fact that he is playing a fictional character of his former self, someone should have expected that the ghosts of his past could have resurfaced.

Sure, Sheen still has problems in life, but the whole time he was working on the show, he never showed up late.

He also passed several drug tests. Even when he was dealing with his problems during the hiatus, Sheen was ready to come back on set and shoot what was left of the eighth season, but the creators backed out.

Right now, what are the goods and bads for the show?

Good Point:

Charlie Sheen

The studio would be saving a truck load of money because Sheen was making at least $1.8 million an episode while co-stars Jon Cryer was making $500,000 an episode and the kid Angus T. Jones made $300,000. While Sheen was doing interviews, he said that if they resolve the setbacks he would have asked for a new contract demanding $3 million an episode. $3 million dollars an episode! Sheen spoke about how he has a family to raise; while he is living in his $7 million dollar Beverly Hills mansion. Come on!

on Wednesday, April 13 in the Lynn gym at 9:30 and 11:30am.

All readings are free and open to all members of the NSCC community.

January Gill O'Neil's poetry collection Underlife was published in 2009. She is a

January Gill O'Neil is the author of Underlife (CavanKerry Press, 2009), her first poetry collection. She was featured in Poets & Writers magazine’s January/February 2010 Inspiration issue as one of its 12 debut poets. A Cave Canem fellow, she is on the planning committee for the 2011 Massachusetts Poetry Festival, and lives with her two kids in Beverly, MA. She blogs at Poet Mom (http://poetmom.blogspot.com).

“They Are Not Expendable!”

BY NICK STILIANOS

From CD players to

iPods: from payphones to cellphones: from VHS to DVD, but no one can replace the action stars of cinema history.

Some of the 80s and 90s names of action movies are a part of American history of

will see him in next. When he said “I’ll be back,” he always came back.

Schwarzenegger first made a name for himself in 1984 as the Terminator, and came to a halt in 2003 after his last leading role in the third “Terminator.” It is strange, too, because he was approached to reprise many roles in sequels to

Bad Point:

If they were into the end of the first or second season we would not worry, but if we are in the eighth season and have made 178 episodes of the show, then it would not seem right. How is the “one man” theme going to work out? Will they create the story of another Harper son or just have a neighbor drop by the house regularly?

The other bad point is that before Sheen was let go, the show had already been renewed for a ninth season. Good Luck!

Speaking out loud, they are better off cancelling the show now that Charlie Sheen is gone. If they make new episodes without him, then the ratings will go down and they will be forced to take that kind of action. Plus, they will still be making millions on re-runs.

From left to right: Arnold Schwarzenneger. Bruce Willis, and Sylvester Stallone film: we have Schwarzenegger, “Predator,” “Total Recall, “and Stallone, and Willis. All of “Commando,” but his whom have proven to us by “Terminator” role is the only making their big movies and by character that he ever returned showing the world that the old as. man is not filled with dust.

Sylvester Stallone has A r n o l d made six “Rocky’s,” four Schwarzenegger, former body“Rambo’s,” and many more builder and former governor of action movies; he must have his California - but is he a former own death wish.

Stallone hit it action star? Now, with his term big in 1976 when the first in office at an end, there is spec“Rocky” came when he was 30, ulation that he might rejoin and now he is still blowing peoHollywood and make a comeple away at age 64, after The back. With the announcements Expendables came out with a of a starring role in the next phenomenal casting list, if I “Terminator” movie or another sequel, who knows what we CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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CREATIVE WRITING Morning Poem

BY JANUARY GILL O’NEIL

An hour before sunrise, I put on my red robe and walk the dark halls of the house, listening to its creaking under my feet.

I look into the bathroom mirror, see the oval of my mother's face, warm chestnut. She reminds me to wipe the sleep out of my eyes, to smooth lotion on my skin, keeping it soft and ageless.

Not a laugh line or crow's foot to be found.

I ask her how this poem should end.

THE DEATH OF “THE THREE-CENTURY MAN”

BY ROZI THEOHARI

Ramadan Mihasi was 113 years old; He died on Wednesday, 28 February 2001, In Vllahat, South Albania.

Around his deathbed pray his great-great, great, grand, & children.

Three black-kerchiefed mourners murmur: “He was born on December 25, 1888.”

“Yes, and he was named, ‘the three-century man’—he lived and tasted feudalism & socialism & capitalism, all three.”

“Yes, and he fought in three wars.”

“Did he?” “Ah—in the first and second world wars, and In the 1920s war against the Italian occupation.”

“And do you remember? He always worked as a mailman.”

“Now he is working Paradise with e-mail.”

The three black-kerchiefed bob and giggle; pray and whisper, Their humming, rustling and mysterious voices Emerge from the deep of centuries And ascend—into the deep of space.

BY DARGUIN FORTUNA

A Breath

I am desperate. I look around me, and I see that it is dark. All is dark. The walls are dark, the lights are dark, and I am dark. I am looking. I am just looking for something, something that will kill the pain, and something that will kill the darkness. I am empty and that makes me feel pain. I am looking for consent. I am looking for success, for freedom, for happiness and for love.

Every step that I have taken has led me to this place, this dark and empty place. I have learned thousand stuffs. I have learned about everything, about life and death, about real and unreal, about love and hate. I have felt hate and I have felt love, but now I am empty.

I slowly try to open my eyes. Though they are already open, I try anyway. I try to see, but the only thing I can see is the thought of a night. The thought of that rainy night that made me free Now I stop to look around me. Now I look inside me. Inside myself, I have all the answers and all the questions. Those questions that live within me, questions to what, why, where and how. What am I? Why am I here? Where am I, and how did I get here?

Though I have a name, I can’t even think if this name belongs to me. I want to be. I want to be something. I want to run, but run to where? I don’t know, just run. That’s all that matters. Run. Be free to decide what I want, and run somewhere.

The dark outside becomes a gray light. The gray light becomes white. The white becomes all and nothing. I am alive. Am I alive? I am dead. Am I dead? It`s good when you don’t have answers. Its better when you don’t even have the questions.

I am empty, that’s all.

Softly I hear a sweet voice. It says I am here. It says I love you. I love you.

Again, and again. Those words make me feel in love, in love with something, in love with myself, in love with the emptiness.

At this moment the pain is gone. Now I am worse that empty. I am nothing, as if I have never been born. Now there is not voice. Now there is not pain. Now I am not here, and I have never been here. This is a dream. I wish this could be a dream, because it could be easy to forget, but it is not. This is who I am. This is me. Nothing …..

BY DEBBIE SCARFO

Broken Still

We first met at a place in time where Flashdance wannabes pranced among vain muscle-heads, pumping iron for hours, admiring their rippled reflections in foggy mirrors, while hard-bodied robots mimicked frenzied gestures, sweat soaking the headbands of matching high-cut leotards. Narcissus attracted me, his chiseled cheekbones and picture-perfect smile beguiling my insecurities, charming post-adrenaline endorphins to plunge through my veins, sucking me in to believe, only to later collide with calamity. Fool for his web of smoke and mirrors, losing myself inside his flawless exterior, controlled by the pendulum of his desires.

The embodiment of his perfection, I was carefully placed on the elusive pedestal he worshiped, not me. Chameleon of mine, knocking me down time after time, as I lay amidst the broken pieces, waiting for him to put me back together again. He proposed a peace offering, a circle of sparkling glass, causing my heart to beat with dread, until the day I flew south by the vane of dissonant winds, leaving pieces of me swirling through the atmosphere.

He visits me still, sometimes in unconscious thoughts, random dreams, stirring in me once again, broken pieces.

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“Imagine That”

BY NELSON BAKER

J

MOTHERLY INSTINCTS

BY DEBBIE SCARFO

Engulfed in the blatant minutia of motherhood, I couldn’t run away if I wanted to. Three sons, plus one parent equals chaos. Daily. Did you brush your teeth? Get dressed! Here is your lunch money, where is your back pack? Quick, out the door to school, kids. Gone. Sigh, relief for a millisecond. Go to work, run to class, food shop, home, make dinner, pay bills. Hurry, hop in the sports utility vehicle, we’re late for practice. Did you forget your cleats, water bottle, ball? Stop that fighting this instant or I swear I will leave you off on the side of the road! Turn up the radio to counteract the jabber: he hit me first, no I didn’t, yes you did, you idiot! Mom, there’s no food in the house, the toilet’s clogged, the cat threw up on the couch, can he sleep over tonight, I need a ride to my girfriend’s house, there’s nothing to eat. Mom, what’s for dinner? I need money for new sneakers, cell phone, mine broke. Where the hell is that permission slip for your field trip?

Remember Mom, it needs to be back by yesterday. Monday’s dishes piled up in the sink. Is it Wednesday already? Mom, is my uniform clean, I need it for the game tonight. Mount the laundry jeering at me. Oh, no detergent! Go to MarketBasket case is what I am. Can I please somehow squeeze an hour at the gym? Did you finish your homework? Mom, my game’s Friday night at eight in Marblehead. What!

I had plans to go out with some friends I haven’t seen in so long. Maybe I will see them next time, I guess. I don’t care if their moms said it’s okay, I said no more South Park. Because I said so! Stop teasing your brother. Did you finish your homework, take out the trash, clean your room? Mom, there’s nothing to eat. I said hang up the phone, shut off the TV and get ready for bed. This minute! Rolling eyes. Do you want me to wipe that smirk off your face? Back talk. Why wasn’t I told it was going to be like this? Congratulations, you’re going to have a baby, that is wonderful news! You are going to be punished if you keep talking to me like that! Mom, did you go food shopping yet, I’m hungry. I need to have some money for the movies tonight, can you drive me there right now, please ‘n thank you for making our favorite dinner, Mom, you are the best! Hugs, kisses. Love you, Mom!

ust a few months before he died, my father was still so full of life. He still had relevant things to say, commendable things to teach, lots of energy, and interesting ideas for the future. He looked good – facial wrinkles prevalent, though the kind that accentuates timeless good looks and a lifetime full of deep, worthwhile thoughts. The only thing that he had going against him was his smoking; he died from lung cancer just 2 years ago. He was 73.

Like most older men, Dad had his memories – his stories. I have to say, I loved hearing them. He was a really good storyteller; they often contained both humor and inspiration. It usually boiled down to a message in which he wanted to get across. Most of the time, in one way or another, his message was to try and be humble, soft-spoken, or kind, but to always,

Dad’s Story ment, unannounced – something I asked him not to do since I am often not home or extremely busy. I looked out the window and saw him standing there, humming to himself and sort of hopping up and down because he was excited to see me. He had on his favorite leather jacket, and even at his age, he still looked cool. Just having lied down for a quick nap in which I desperately needed, I was not exactly in the best of moods.

He had come all the way from New Hampshire – over an hour drive. When I opened the door, I felt the need to show him that he made a mistake, and that I needed to sleep.

He said little, only that, yes, I needed my rest, and then he drove all the way back home, alone. I wish I could have dug deeper to hold back my emotions. I wish I was able to better handle the stress in my life. I wish I didn’t do what I did on that day, not just because I

so excited, with so much to say – as if he was not even sick at all, and amazingly, not even old.

The things we talked about actually motivated me. His mind was neutral – no age. I realize that, even though we were apart for most of my life, Dad is the reason I have had such a strong sense of the power of the mind since I was a teenager.

We looked up to the sky, both of us finding inspiration in it, and it was hard to hold back my tears in knowing that it may actually be the last time we speak. He pulled himself up out of his wheelchair to stand, something he liked to do, even though his body was getting weaker every day. He started pushing and pulling against the metal railing, extending outward, kind of like a sideways pull-up – getting a little exercise.

He asked me to call the newspaper so that they could do a story on him – no lie. He said he would show them how many

found out only 2 weeks later that he was diagnosed with lung cancer, but because, I could have been kinder to him anyway. It shouldn’t have mattered that he didn’t get that he should have called me before he showed up. It should have only mattered that he just really wanted, maybe even needed, to see his son.

One of the last times I saw him at the hospital, he was outside on a beautiful, summer day. When I walked over to him, as always, he lit up and became

push-ups he could do, and it would break a record. I mean, who else has the will, when they are dying, to try and break any record? I know he believed it, too – and so did I. He had the strength, if not in his body, then in his mind, to break that record.

I owe it to him, until the day I die, to stay mentally and physically strong, and to be as good of a person as I can.

Dad was a man of few words, just like me, but those few words were well thought out and will stay with me forever.

“When I walked over to him, as always, he lit up and became so excited, with so much to say – as if he was not even sick at all, and amazingly, not even old”

always keep working out. Of course, like the rest of us, he was not perfect, but I know that he tried harder than most.

Dad had stories about boxing during his years in the Navy. He had one about literally throwing a bigger, much younger guy off the Greyhound bus he was driving, because he was loud and causing a scene.

There were so many others, but this one is about him; this is Dad’s story.

Just before he became sick, he stopped by my apart-

George Baker, 73 years old

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Arts in April

Schedule of Events – April 7-15, 2011 Events are FREE & open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Friday, April 8th NSCC Talent Show - 7pm, Lynn Gym - This will be a wonderful evening featuring our students showing off their impressive range of talent. Join us in showing our support for them and their hard work. Admission is FREE!!

Monday, April 11th Multicultural Fair – 10am-1pm, Lynn Gym – Travel to foreign lands without leaving campus! Enjoy sights, sounds, & foods from various cultures. Sponsored by Student Life.

Film Presentation: Mandabi (1968) – 2-4pm, DH119 (Danvers) – A classic film from Senegal, Mandabi is a comedy/drama about how a money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a poor Senegalese family man out of order.

As he clings to his traditional way of life, he must deal with the corruption and greed of the modern world.

Hosted by Profs. Moussa Traore and Larry Davis. Part of the International Film Festival and cosponsored by the Committee for International Education.

Tuesday, April 12th Poetry Reading & Discussion with January Gill O’Neil - 9:3010:45am & 11-12:15pm, DH111 (Student Study area near Danvers Bookstore) – January Gill O'Neil has published her poetry in many poetry magazines and in her first book, Underlife. She has a blog called Poet Mom (www.poetmom.blogspot.com) and

Do you have an educational goal?

Are you motivated to succeed?

TRiO/SSS can help!

is co-host and co-founder of the New & Emerging Writers Series in Arlington, MA. Fred Cumberland Environmental Art Display – 10am-12pm, Foyer outside Lynn Cafeteria – Enjoy an amazing exhibit of visionary art created by a local artist who discovers his materials in the natural world. Talk with the artist about his process & learn the stories of his Earth Art works.

Visit Fredie’s art page at: http://artwanted.com/fredie22.

Salsa Dance Demo and Lesson – 11-11:45am, Lynn Cafeteria - Get infected by the so-called Salsa bug!

Whether you already know how to dance or have two left feet, stop by for a little Salsa dancing with Ana Duarte. No partner necessary. A quick lesson with a few basic steps will be provided followed by some dancing time to practice your new moves!

Poetry from Around the World – 1-2pm, LW235 (Lynn) - Organized

by Caroline Schwarzwalder and Tom Justice, English as a Second Language (ESL). Students will be presenting a series of poems in their native languages. Come enjoy listening to the rhythmic sounds of poetry in a variety of foreign languages! English translations will also be provided so that participants can understand the meaning of the poems as well.

Wednesday, April 13th Ansel Adams DVD – On-going video loop throughout the day, Danvers Library - Ansel Adams was an American environmentalist and photographer, famous for his black and white photographs. This film is a "portrait of the artist for whom life and art, photography and wilder-

Offices: Lynn: LW165 Danvers: DB104

In TRiO you will receive: Personalized Academic and Career Advising Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Assistance Free Tutoring and TRiO Linked Learning Classes Opportunities to Develop Leadership Skills Visits to 4-year Colleges and Cultural Events A Supportive Learning Community

TRiO/SSS is a federally-funded student support program that provides motivated students with the support and encouragement to help them succeed in college.

Our participants have a high graduation rate and have transferred to a variety of 4-year colleges.

Participation is free. Income guidelines apply.

For more information and to find out if you qualify, stop by the TRiO offices.

ness, creativity and communication, love and expression, were inextricably connected."

Fred Cumberland Environmental Art Display – 10am-12pm, Danvers Berry Cafeteria Lobby – See 4/12 listing.

Poetry Reading & Discussion with January Gill O’Neil - 9:3010:20am & 11:30am-12:20pm, Lynn Gym – See 4/12 listing.

Graduation Cap Décor – 12:30pm, Lynn Cafeteria - Though graduation caps are very distinctive, they are not very fashionable and lack individuality. Join us for a graduation cap decorating event.

Bring your cap or just decorate a black 'practice' square (supplied).

Bring any items you would like to adhere, or use some of our donated paints, beads, and bobbles. Come with your ideas, creativity and explore your artistic side.

Sponsored by Prof. Sandra Fuhs and Graphic Design.

Thursday, April 14th “Spark” Your Mind – 9:30am10:45am, DH111 (Student Study area near Danvers bookstore) - Join Prof. Lisa Altomari as we celebrate the third annual publication of NSCC’s graphic & literary arts magazine, Spark. Meet the writers & artists, & listen to readings from our own newly published authors.

NSCC Harmony Tree – 10am12pm, Foyer outside Lynn Cafeteria - Disability Services invites everyone to take part in a community art project. Add a leaf to our tree and make it blossom by writing or drawing a stressor on one side and a stress-reliever on the other. The finished tree will add beauty to the campus and give everyone examples of fun coping and relaxation

strategies.

Show Tunes and More! – 1111:45am, DH119 (Danvers) -Math Professor Walter Stone is pleased to perform a diverse set of show tunes and a sprinkling of familiar standards. Prof. Stone will sing selections by Lerner and Lowe, Rogers and Hart, Hammerstein, Fats Waller, and Bernstein, to name a few. He will be accompanied by his close friend and vocal coach, singer/songwriter and performer, Nancy Day. People’s Poetry and Open Mic 12:30-1:30pm, DB123 (back of Danvers Berry Cafeteria) - Please join students, faculty, staff, and the community for an afternoon of creative expression. Bring your best poetry, raps, comedy, political and personal rants, music, drama, humor, and oral interpretation to share in a free, open, and democratic setting. Feel free to contact Prof.

Yusef Hayes (yhayes@northshore.edu) to sign up, or sign up on the day of the event.

Graduation Cap Décor – 12:30pm, Danvers Berry Cafeteria See 4/13 listing.

"Philosophy of Aesthetics” – 23:30pm, LW326 (Lynn) – Does art have intrinsic value or is beauty merely 'in the eye of the beholder?'

Do the artists themselves know why their art is beautiful or are they seized by a divine madness, producing beauty without fully knowing why, as Plato thought? Were the Marx Brothers a manifestation of Freud's Ego, Superego and Id? Explore these and others questions with the Philosophy Club and Prof.

Fred Altieri.

Friday, April 15th Ansel Adams DVD – on-going video loop throughout the day – Lynn Library- See 4/13 listing.

Salsa Dance Demo and Lesson – 11:45am-12:30pm, DB123 (back of Danvers Berry Cafeteria) – See 4/12 listing.

“Spark” Your Mind – 11:30am12:20pm, LW326 (Lynn) – Prof.

Mark Sherf's Creative Writing class will be performing in varied artistic mediums including poetry, theatre & fiction. The class will also host students featured in the school's literary magazine, Spark, reading their works. And with whatever time is left over there will be an open mike.

“My Name is Khan” film – 610pm, LE303 (Lynn) - Please join the Muslim Students Association for a showing of this international

hit Indian film starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol. The film explores issues of love, religion, identity, disability, and profiling through the touching story of Rizwan Khan and his family. During intermission sample Pakistani food and try a henna tattoo.

Express Yourself: A Celebration of TRiO Talents – 6-8pm, Danvers Berry Cafeteria – TRiO is proud to showcase their students’ artistic expressions, including art, photography, poetry, dance, and more.

Part art show, part talent show – a great night out for all!

ON-GOING ALL WEEK •Canned Art Displays sponsored by TRiO in the lobby opposite DB104 (Danvers) & Library (Lynn) – All canned food will be donated to local food pantries at the end of the week. Donations welcomed!

• Continuous film loops of Student Photography & Faces of North Shore Photographs –Watch the debut of the 2011 "Faces of North Shore" photo slide show that portrays & celebrates the diversity & spirit of our NSCC community.

Sponsored by the Diversity Leadership Council.

• Student Poetry and Art Display outside & inside TRiO, LW165 (Lynn) • Watch for short student staged readings on each campus!

• Student & Faculty Art Exhibits View artwork by NSCC students & faculty in the Danvers & Lynn Libraries, Lynn Cafeteria, & Across from TRiO (DB104) in Danvers.

• Display of NSCC Faculty & Staff Authors (Danvers & Lynn Libraries) • Display of Art Books (Danvers & Lynn Libraries) • Free Popcorn - Danvers campus Located outside both Cafeterias on Arts in April Table: • Free Local Arts Booklets (listing artistic venues in Boston & on the North Shore) • Free Candy • Free Arts in April Pins Arts in April is a celebration of the arts sponsored by the following departments at NSCC: Cultural Arts, English, Interdisciplinary Studies, Graphic Design, Human Services, Student Life, the Library, TRiO Student Support Services, Program Council, Performing Arts Council, English as a Second Language, the Committee for International Education, Disability Services, Muslim Student Association, Philosophy Club, & the Diversity Leadership Council.

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Information about your club can be featured here!

This is your page and if you want other people to know about your club or what your club is doing, then contact us!

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Join Program Council!

THIS GROUP PLANS AND COORDINATES A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. PAST ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED AIR BRUSH T-SHIRTS, PSYCHIC READINGS, AND MASSAGE THERAPY. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT VICTORIA PASCIUTO AT (978) 762-4000 X5471 OR VPASCIUT@NORTHSHORE.EDU.

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NSCC Veterans Club Meetings April 5th April 18th May 3rd May 16th

12:30-1:30 11:30-12:20 12:30-1:30 11:30-12:20

Student Life Conference Room (DB130)

The newly revitalized Veterans Club of North Shore Community College is dedicated to promoting a rich college experience for the unique perspective of the student veteran. We also assist fellow student veterans who are new to college life, educate student veterans on the available benefits from the college, state, and Federal Government, and provide an atmosphere for student veterans to learn social/networking skills that will assist them in life. We provide community service as appropriate and recognize the individual achievements of our student veterans.

ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND, VETERANS AND VETERAN-SUPPORTERS ALIKE!

April is OT Month!

Occupational therapy enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants focus on “doing” whatever occupations or activities are meaningful to the individual. It is occupational therapy’s purpose to get beyond problems to the solutions that assure living life to its fullest. These solutions may be adaptations for how to do a task, changes to the surroundings, or helping individuals to alter their own behaviors. Show your support for Occupational Therapy and the NSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program by purchasing a raffle ticket from a Student Occupational Therapy Assistant (SOTA) Club member. For more information on OT, feel free to ask an OTA faculty member, OTA Student or go to www.aota.org.

Arming Campus Police Info Session

Student Government & Campus Police would like to invite you to attend an info session on arming Campus Police.

The Board of Trustees is currently considering a proposal to arm campus police. The Student Government wanted the students to have access to information regarding this proposed pilot program. They have asked Chief Doug Puska to present the plan to the students and he has agreed.

The presentations will take place on both campuses at 12PM In Lynn it will be April 5th in the Gym at 12PM In Danvers it will be April 6th in the Lecture Hall DH119 at 12PM

A Royal Wedding

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from NBC News’ royal commentators Camilla Tominey and TODAY.com’s Windsor Knot blog -- an interactive royal family tree with all the key family members you need to know for the wedding day, with bios by NBC Royal commentator and author Robert Jobson -- ways to share all our royal content with other fans using Twitter and Facebook -- opportunities to purchase exclusive royal wedding products from the NBC Universal store.

In these tough times this wedding is actuall expected

On April

29th 2011

the future King of England, Prince William, will marry Kate Middleton at Westminster Abbey. This quite possibly will be the most followed wedding of all time! There is a full on media craze following this royal couple. Nearly 35% of the world’s population will be tuned in. So far it is estimated that 2 billion TV viewers will tune in and over 400 million people will use online streaming and radio to follow the event. None of that includes the possible 800,000 in person observers outside Buckingham Palace the day of the event. It will be a

media explosion.

There is even a new app for the Royal Wedding!

According to NBC The Royal Wedding app by NBC is a oneof-a-kind news app. It is an interactive and engaging way to experience all the news leading up to the Royal Wedding and a social tool for the day itself. The app combines a number of features including: -- over 300 photos and more than 40 NBC News royal reports from Today, Nightly News and Dateline — both new & from the NBC News Archives -- the latest news and content

to boost the British economy.

You can follow the royal wedding wedding for yourself on the royal site. http://www.officialroyalweddin g2011.org/

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don’t say so myself. Right now, he has announced production of a second “Expendables,” bringing everyone back from the first movie with a few changes, like seeing more of Schwarzenegger, making Willis’s character the baddie, and by bringing in more former action stars. The word is that Stallone will not be in the director’s chair for “Expendables II.” To think that Stallone started out in a porno movie in 1970, and now he is a high paid action star of Hollywood.

Retirement is going to be pretty good for him; that is if he ever does retire.

Finally, Bruce Willis,

went from a middle-class comedy star appearing in TVs “Moonlighting” and a couple of Blake Edward films to a wild cowboy overnight, thanks to his hit “Die Hard” in 1988, when he was 32. He may not have a patch of muscle on him, but he is a master at those one-liners and very hard-headed. The other difference for Willis is that he is now 56, about ten years younger than Stallone; so “Yippee-Kay ay” to that.

Speaking of which, a fifth “Die Hard” is also in the early stages of development, and hopefully they will take it worldwide. Meaning, the only way the fifth movie will be a

smash is if the terrorist threat is is taken global. Think back - the first movie; a skyscraper in Los Angeles, the second movie; Dulles International Airport, the third movie; the setting took place in New York City, and in the fourth movie; an attack on the entire country of the United States via Internet usage. A global attack storyline seems the only way to hopefully conclude the “Die Hard” franchise.

These three guys must have a big fan base. Otherwise, they probably would not be taking part in a starring role in an action-pack blockbuster hit at their age.

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night live where he became one of the longest running cast members in the show’s history.

One of his big influences throughout his career was Bill Murray. Hartman claimed that he borrowed his style from him: "He's been a great influence on me -- when he did that smarmy thing in Ghostbusters, then the same sort of thing in Groundhog Day. I tried to imitate it. I couldn't. I wasn't good enough. But I discovered an element of something else, so in a sick kind of way I made myself

a career by doing a bad imitation of another comic."

“The one thing I could do was voices and impersonations and weird characters, and there was really no call for that, except on Saturday Night Live.”

“I've succeeded beyond my wildest dreams - financially and the amount of fun I have in my life.”

Phil Hartman

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them know that the side-effects of some medications can make it harder to reach orgasm, or warning them if you sometimes have seizures or muscle spasms.

Some people with disabilities, just like some people without disabilities, may choose to be celibate for part or all of their lives. People with disabilities also practice safer sex and birth control just like anyone else. This is another common stereotype; it does not seem to occur to some people that anyone with a disability might get pregnant or contract an STI. However, a particular disability may affect your choice of safer sex or birth control methods.

For example, some doctors feel that birth control pills should not be prescribed to women who have poor circulation or mobility, because they may

have a higher than average risk of thromboembolism. Also, many people with spina bifida are allergic to latex, so they need to use non-latex gloves, condoms, and dams for safer sex.

Having a disability can actually become a positive advantage when it comes to sex.

It means that you need to learn how to communicate and be forward about what works for you and what does not. You have to focus on what actually feels best for you and your partner, instead of getting hung-up about what’s "normal" or how you are expected to have sex.

For more information around sexuality, ability, and disability please visit www.scarleteen.com.

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CONNECTING ALL DEPARTMENTS: Lynn: (781) 593-6722 Danvers: (978) 762-4000 Beverly Cummings Center (978) 236-1200

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Lynn (781) 477-2133 Danvers (978) 762-4000 x.5526

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NSCC Spring 2011 Schedule APRIL

Final Exam Schedule posted under Pipeline Announcements . . .

Apr 15, 2011

MAY

Day classes end . . .

May 13, 2011 Evening classes end May 16, 2011

Patriot's Day - no classes . . . . . . . . . . .

Apr 18, 2011

Final Exam period, day classes . . . . . . .

May 16, 2011 to May 18, 2011

Deadline for IP Contracts from Fall 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Apr 22, 2011

Commencement no evening classes (4 p.m. and later) . .

May 26, 2011

Last day to drop a course or withdraw from college with a "W" grade . . . . . . .

Apr 23, 2011

Memorial Day - no classes . . . . . . . . . . .

May 30, 2011

PAGE 16 – NSCC PENNON

Spark Writer Krystina Tejeda

BY NELSON BAKER

With

Faces in the Hall:

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Human

Services Practitioner major, Krystina Tejeda has managed to maintain a 4.0 GPA. She is looking to graduate next summer, and then go for a bachelor’s in Psychology, and finally, a PhD. Most recently, a short story by Tejeda, which is actually a real letter to her brother Michael, was chosen for publication in the latest issue of Spark, the NSCC literary magazine.

The letter, titled “My Sweet Baby Brother,” was written to him after his passing.

Michael had been crossing a street, when in 2009, he was hit by a vehicle that appeared unexpectedly. Tejeda said that there was video of the accident, and that he checked for oncoming vehicles before crossing.

Unfortunately, the driver has still not been discovered, despite several witnesses being present and the involvement of the State Police and the Lynn Police.

Throughout the letter, she brings to the surface her feelings for Michael, and her thoughts about what happened on that day, and the weeks fol-

lowing. “There were many people in the room, doctors and nurses, but for that moment I felt as though it were just you and I,” she wrote. “‘Michael, stay with me, please.’”

Tejeda wrote, hoping that her brother could, somehow, read her words, or hear her thoughts. “The local newspaper announced your death. You would have gotten a kick out of

knowing that you made the front page.” Writing the letter was therapeutic for Tejeda in this respect, she explained, and was one of the ways she was able to move forward. Hopefully, this is yet another step in that same direction, now that, in a way, Michael’s story has made the newspaper for a second time.

There is no doubt that the letter Tejeda has written is

real; you know this from the start. Her emotions are genuinely displayed, with nothing held back. She has removed nothing from her original letter to Michael, before she knew any other person would ever read it.

“Forever in my heart, you will remain and the hurt hasn’t gotten any easier; but I know in time, my grief will become less painful,” she wrote.

For many, it is maybe the most difficult thing to overcome in life, when a loved one has died. Tejeda has proven to be one of the strong ones, as she was able to move forward, not only from the death of her brother Michael, but also, two other family members within six months time. Her cousin Melissa suffered from a fatal heart attack, and her older brother Louis died from cardiac arrest, after having recovered from severe pneumonia, brought on by the swine flu (H1N1).

How does a person continue to stay hopeful after losing not one, but three people that are extremely close to them, and in such a short time? It takes strength, but maybe love is what is leading the way. Tejeda believes her cousin and her brothers can see her today, and

would be happy with her accomplishments, and the choices she has made. After all that she has been through, and more that goes unmentioned, Tejeda still told herself shortly after her losses, “It’s time to stop making excuses.” That is when she decided to get her degree.

In just two years, Tejeda has accomplished a lot, both on paper and in her ability to overcome. “Being here helps me remain focused on my goals,” she said, speaking of NSCC. “I am doing this for my brothers and cousin.”

Occasionally, Tejeda will still leave messages for her family members on their Facebook pages. Though she knows that they are no longer here with her, it reminds her of what she has lost, and what she is fighting for today. “Tomorrow is a gift that is never promised,” said Tejeda – something that has been instilled into her and has begun to lead her in a direction that would most definitely put a smile on the faces of those that are no longer with her.