The Pennon - May 2013

MAY 2013

• A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE STUDENTS OF NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DANVERS, LYNN, & BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS • •READ THE PENNON ONLINE AT: NORTHSHORE.EDU/PENNON•

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GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK...

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YOU KNOW, ‘CAUSE I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO SAY IT

BY LYDIA WAHL, EDITOR IN CHEIF Farewell Northshore, Graduation is bittersweet, mostly sweet, but my last two years at NSCC have been good. I have learned a lot from many excellent teachers, but some of them were truly supreme. I have always believed, in my very long twenty one years on this earth, that farewell letters should also be accompanied with many thanks.

Especially because my farewell to Northshore means also saying goodbye to a lot of good people and professors.

I have embarrassingly enough taken at least six French classes. I took French in eighth grade, most of high school, and two

Pennon Office, Left to right: Dawn Karolides, Jonathan Hoel, Calvin Gil, Jessie Paiva, Lydia Wahl

years here. I am far, very far, from fluent. Although I loved my first French teacher dearly, Professor Sophie Vinokur will always have a special place in my heart. She had an unyielding dedication to finding the perfect way of teaching us French. She was loving in all her classes and never forgot if you were missing from class. She brought all her classes close together, making for long term friends. Just this last class she said “I have the best students in the whole college.”

Now I know that is far from true but I believed we were to her.

Profite de la vie! Enjoy the life!

I only took one class with Professor Yusef Hayes but it was truly memorable. I think a lot of students will agree with me. He taught me about speech, most importantly, because that was the class.

He also taught me to truly speak up for what I believe in but also how to construct that in the most polite and poignant way possible. He taught me about people who have sacrificed their whole lifestyle and being for what they believe in. Our speech class became very close, I think mostly because we all start off so terrified of public speaking.

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2013 GRADUATES

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BOSTON MARATHON MEMORIAL

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Student Government Election Results

DEAN’S CORNER

DR. JOANNE LIGHT DEAN OF ENROLLMENT As May 23rd quickly approaches, I want to congratulate all our graduating students – you should be so proud of your accomplishments as you continue on your journey to jobs, additional higher education and opportunities. Your hard work and perseverance have paid off, and we honor you as you prepare to walk across the stage and receive your diploma with your family, friends, classmates and NSCC staff watching with delight. Do not doubt yourself and continue to dream and accomplish your goals.

Hopefully we have conveyed to you the importance of “community” in your college experience, and you become engaged in your own community. Your education and this accomplishment are more important than ever in our current climate and economy.

The Commencement speaker, Dr. John Nelson is a familiar persona to many of us.

Nelson, formerly a professor in NSCC’s English department, retired in 2002 after 31 years of service. During his tenure at NSCC, he was awarded a Teaching Excellence Award, the National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development, (NISOD), and twice was awarded the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Outstanding Service Award. John, a resident of Gloucester, earned a B.A. from Harvard University, an M.A. from the University of Illinois and took graduate English courses at Oxford University, England. Nelson served on the NSCC Board of Trustees for 7 years the last two of which he served effectively as Chair. John writes both fiction and non-fiction, on subjects ranging from bird behavior to the depiction of criminals in literature, and has published a book on the teaching of critical BY

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Dr. John Nelson

thinking skills, Cultivating Judgment. He is sure to add a wonderful touch to our ceremony.

If you believe you are eligible for graduation for a degree or certificate in May or in August of this year, be sure to submit your “Application to Graduate” available online or in the Enrollment Centers. I t is not too late to apply. You want to be sure to receive your credential in a timely manner! This will be important in both your job search or transfer application. You can complete a summer 1 class and stillbe eligible for May completion.

Continuing students, kudos to you as well for moving forward with your academic progress. Consider summer as a means of making up time or moving ahead with your degree pursuit. There is still time to register for summer classes.

There are 6 week, 8 week, 10 week and 12 week options - so carefully check the course search on the Web or in Pipeline so you can see your options and choose appropriately.

It is also the time now to register for your fall classes in order to get the best choices.

Bills are not due until August 1, 2013. The best action at this

point is to see an advisor so you can build a schedule, discuss your education goals and plan ahead both academically and financially. You want to be sure to stay on track for your major and strive toward completion.

Meeting with an Advisor is one of your best decisions and resources on campus.

Now is also the time to apply or re-apply for financial aid. Enrollment Services is trying hard to serve all of you who have questions and concerns about your financial status and your means for paying for school. Please be patient when you have an inquiry and come in early to seek help when the offices are somewhat less busy.

It is best to leave for summer break with everything in order so act early ! A Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) must be filed every year in order to receive financial aid. The Financial Services Department will post upcoming workshops for help with completion of FAFSA on Pipeline so stay tuned.

Have a wonderful and productive and safe summer. I hope to see you all on campus in the fall ready to succeed and participate!

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The Boston Marathon Bombing

Letter From The Editor To The Worried,

National atrocity has ravaged our academic year. North Shore has set it’s flags at half mast for many tragedies; from the shooting at the Connecticut Elementary School, to the shooting at the Colorado movie theater. Now, more recently, the bombing at the finish line of The Boston Marathon have brought our flags down again. With every new act of violence a sense that nowhere is safe overcomes us, but we can not cower.

If people hide away, they will lose their sense of community and send a message of vulnerability out to the world. The human race needs community, to boost courage and strength. Because of this, a major part of society is accountability. We can not be scared out of holding people accountable for their actions. The President was right when he said Boston is a tough city; we are fighters, and are a national beacon of justice and freedom.

A Word From The Student Government Association:

The Student Government Association would like to recognize all those affected by the Boston Tragedy you are in our thoughts and prayers. We would also like to extend our sincerest thanks to all law enforcement members for their quick response time and tireless efforts to capture the suspects. It's because of them we are all a little safer. We would also like to thank our own campus police for doubling their numbers taking extra precautions to keep our students safe.

Society can be disgusting and hideous. At first glance, the footage of the Boston Marathon appeared to be footage of war in a far off land. Now it is here, and that is why we must get up after the bully pushes us down and say these things are not acceptable to me. Our nation is putting a stop to bullying in our schools, and now its time to do the same around the world. My father always told me life is unfair and bad things happen to good people. However, I have always believed that life is only unfair if we allow it to be. Our citizens can join together to make our city peaceful again. Remember that, at heart, we are all patriots and that means we should not be afraid.

The moments after the incident were filled with bravery and selflessness.

Now it is our turn to be brave and restore Boston and our fellow citizens to health.

We can not allow people to take good from our lives, and we can stop them.

Current students will be the ones to change the world and its conduct. Though many of you may feel like you are still young, it is already time to start fighting for a different world. We have to send the message that anger and destruction are not forms of communication. North Shore has a society of intelligent and enthusiastic students, it is time for us to join our community in its fight against evil.

We are Boston Strong.

Lydia Wahl Editor In Chief, The Pennon

North Shore Community College sends all it’s love to the victims of The Boston Marathon Bombing.

How You Can Help

Donate Blood- The Red Cross has annonced that it has sufficient blood to satisfy the tragedies needs. However, there is always a high demand for blood. Please schedule an appointment to give blood at the Redcross.com

Donate money at: One Fund Boston- https://onefundboston.org/ The Red Cross- american.redcross.org/BostonMarathon Boston Childrens Hospital https://giving.childrenshospital.org/ways-to-help-boston-marathon

To avoid donating to fake charities, donate to larger, well established organizations. Wicked Local recommends checking out credible charities at: “charitynavigator.org, bbb.org/charity or the attorney general’s Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division at mass.gov/charitiesreports.”

Read more: Where to donate to aid Boston Marathon bombing victims - Concord, MA - The Concord Journal http://www.wickedlocal.com/concord/news/x409757229/Where-todonate-to-aid-Boston-Marathon-bombing-victims#ixzz2RJQa5e5S

"Boston is a tough and resilient town, so are its people. I'm supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city and as they do, the American people will be with them every single step of the way."

-President Barack Obama

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FAREWELL NORTHSHORE rest. He also picked the best course required textbooks I have ever had to use which I suggest anyone who glanced over this letter to read. One was The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods

by Julia Hill. This booked delved not only into preservation but analyzed how people react to preservation, and those striving to do so. The other book was a book on speech called The Natural Speaker by Randy Fujishin. The Natural Speaker was a book that broke down speech on a whole new level.

These were definitely the kind of books you don’t return at the end of the semester. For something that you have done and will do your whole life, talking, Professor Hayes was able to teach us that words are not the only thing that go into a speech.

I took three out of my seven English classes with Dr. Altomari. Those were classes I truly hated to miss. She introduced me to many authors who have become some of my favorites. I will miss her Jane Austen and William Shakespeare action figures.

However, her teaching style is what I will most miss. She would give us notes but would also take notes with us so we knew what she really held important in her courses.

Everything she said was not just written on her powerpoints which is the way you are supposed to do them but no one does. She would let us express our creativity and perspective in a liberating and unbiased way. I will never forget watching Chaucer Raps. She also taught us a lot about writing style and professionalism. I will always remember not to call an epic a novel which I didn’t do but I will always remember not to. I will never forget a quote from Mark Twain she told us “I didn't have time to write a short letter, so I wrote a long one instead.” I think I will remember a lot of what I learned from her well into my career.

I don’t want all my others teachers to be sad. They were all important to me but you know, I can not write a paragraph for each teacher. I mean I could...how about a few sentences. Timothy Whitman was the best math teacher I have ever had. I hate math and I know everyone says that but if math was a person I would torture it as it has tortured me. He explained things so plainly and simply which was great because this was before I took college

The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods

by Julia Hill.

The Natural Speaker by Randy Fujishin.

level math, which out of pure intelligence I decided to save for the end of my time here. I am currently working with Dr. Sullivan and Professor Gawrys who are both great Math teachers but have assisted the Math

tion and know that you have affected and changed me but I could not write a paragraph on you.

Last but not least, because those words needs to be in every letter, I have to thank Chris, Victoria, and Laurie who guided me through my time in The Pennon. They gave me an opportunity to be an Editor In Chief which is a privilege I do not think I will ever be graced with again. It was one of the most exciting things that has happened to me since I got married. All three, full heartedly offered me help with anything they possible could. Chris and I became good friends (I think secretly because we have the same haircut) and I will definitely carry some of his knowledge and spirit with me into my career. Thank you for answering all of my incessant and senseless questions, you have all held more patience than most. And thank you Chris for providing me with your “professional opinion,” which sounds mean and sarcastic except that was the beginning of about a third of Chris’ sentences.

The Pennon showed me that this is truly a career I want to be in, even the things that are a pain I enjoyed. Take advantage of programs at school, they will open your eyes

MOTIVATION FROM MICHAEL MILLER

BY KONSTANTINE PAPAGEORGIOU

This past week we at NSCC had the distinct pleasure of welcoming, for the second year in a row, renowned motivational speaker Michael Miller.

Michael was gracious enough to host four one-hour sessions here on the Danvers campus, each covering a different topic but each falling under the same gen-

overall effectiveness of their delivery. In the case of Michael Miller though, his energy is one of his greatest assets and it is nothing short of infectious. Not only does it afford him the ability to hold the attention of his audience for the duration of his performance, but it also grants him a certain level of credibility.

The listener ends up wanting to believe in what Michael has to say in hopes that they might end

Michael Miller

Pennon Staff. Left to right: Jessie Paiva, Lydia Wahl, Rozi Theohari, Kevin Hayes, Anthony Harris, Calvin Gill.

Monster in torturing me, for which I can’t forgive. Mr. Glickstein was a very excellent science teacher who somehow dragged me through my second least favorite subject. I greatly appreciated his enthusiasm for science which made for an interesting class but also made me feel less like I was wasting my time. I won’t forget Mr. Glickstein, saying in one lab “Isn’t that the most amazing thing you’ve ever seen,” it wasn’t but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t for him either. Thank you to all the teachers who I didn’t men-

to choices that will impact the rest of your life. I hope students here continue to get as much out of NSCC as I did. Remember that school is not about where you attended it but what you learned and invested in it while you were there.

Au Revoir, Lydia Wahl Editor In Chief, The Pennon (The last time I will write these words).

eral idea of empowering the listener to make positive changes in his or her life. One would be hard pressed to deny that anyone that was in attendance did in fact leave more empowered than when they arrived, if by nothing else than the sheer energy with which Michael performs.

Michael Miller’s style is in my opinion highly unorthodox, yet effective. He does not simply stand and deliver a series of practiced self help clichés, but instead communicates his message in short energetic bursts. Michael intelligently supplements each instance of lecture with an activity designed to not only keep the listener engaged but also to help reinforce the subject matter. The end result of this tactic is as designed, the listener is left with a more full understanding of the speaker’s message than would have resulted from a standard speech.

In some instances having a speaker that might be described as bombastic could actually take away from the

up with the same energy level that he himself exhibits.

Michael’s message is an interesting amalgamation of ideas. He draws inspiration from various schools of thought, ranging from psychology to business analysis, to create a well-rounded approach to changing one’s life for the better. Each challenge that Michael brings forth to his audience, be it taking risks or setting more measurable and specific goals, are grounded firmly in established scientific thought and backed up by the research therein.

For the second year running, Michael Miller has displayed for the NSCC community his strength not just as a motivational speaker, but also as a performer in general. We as a student body would like to take the time to thank Mr. Miller for coming to speak for us, and we all look forward to our next opportunity to see him.

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SLICE OF CULTURE

BY DR BLANCA MEDINA CONTRIBUTER Hispanics occupy 14% of our population.

Hispanics turn to drug abuse for many reasons, such as low economic status due to lack of available jobs, and lack of access to health care. Drug abuse among Hispanics also increases with replacement of their cultural beliefs with Americans (Acculturation).

“Acculturation involves the adoption of new cultural information and social skills by an immigrant group, which often replaces traditional cultural beliefs, practices and social pat-

HISPANIC DRUG USE

ed Hispanic communities. In 2002 over 21.4 percent of Hispanics were living in poverty. It is proven to be due to drug through consistent abuse research. Hispanics due not typically use healthcare services or are even insured. “Drug abuse has economic and social costs because it contributes to the premature death and ill health of millions of Americans every year and to the high cost of health care” (Improving Research on Hispanic Drug Abuse). By the year 2050 Hispanics will be 25 percent of population. Poverty rates will shoot up. Hispanics can’t

Drugs

terns” (Science Daily). I agree with this because I’ve seen many Hispanics that come to the U.S. and quickly start drug abuse because their cultural beliefs are replaced with that of a White American’s.

Studies show that 6.4 percent of whites reported using drugs compared to 7.2 percent of acculturated Hispanics (Science Daily). Hispanics also tend to live in heavy concentrat-

always find a job so therefore they turn to drug abuse. Even if they are working they can be on drugs. They also won’t have insurance and that’s why poverty rates in Hispanics will rise along with the rise of population.

Biology and science also take place in drug abuse of Hispanics. “Increasing evidence indicates that biological differences among different ethnic and racial groups may affect the

onset, progression, and outcome of drug abuse” (Improving Research on Hispanic Drug Abuse). Because Hispanics don’t typically have great jobs and their lower social status they are more likely to turn to drug abuse.

Drug abuse can also put these Hispanics at risk of HIV/AIDS. There must be a higher risk of getting an STD because of the fact that

Hispanics do not use health care services and for the most part are not even insured. “Most Hispanic women are primarily exposed to HIV through Heterosexual contact, including sexual contact with drug users (75%), followed by injection drug use (23%)”(Improving Research on Hispanic Drug Abuse).

Hispanics turn to drug abuse for a variety of reasons,

Acculturation and lack of jobs, help, and healthcare services.

Drug abuse rates are growing everyday with the growth of the Hispanic population. Along with this are consequences of higher poverty and higher risks of HIV/AIDS. Hispanics are the highest ethnic drug abusers in the United States.

RITCHIE VALENS

THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED

BY RICK COLLEY CONTRIBUTER Ritchie Valens (Born Richard Steven Valenzuela; May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959) was a Mexican-American musician in the late 1950’s. He is widely considered a rock and roll pioneer, and a forefather of Chicano Rock, which is music that is themed from Chicano or Mexican culture. More recently, Valens might be most notably known as the feature character of the 1987 movie La Bamba, which was a biographical account of Valens’ rise to fame, and his unexpected death which has become known as “The Day the Music Died”.

Valens is credited with inspiring many Latino or Chicano musicians.

Valens was born and raised in Pacoima, California in the San Fernando Valley area.

He grew up listening to traditional Mexican mariachi music and expressed interest in being a musician as early as 5 years old.

A completely self-taught musician, Valens played the trumpet and drums, but later became known as a very talented guitarist and vocalist.

In May of 1958, the owner of Del-Fi Records saw Valens play at a local high school and was so impressed, he invited Valens to his home where he had a studio, to record some tracks. Not soon after, Valens was offered a recording contract with Del-Fi and signed on May 27, 1958. Valens, who was just 17 years old, had immediate success with his recordings. His most popular singles were “Donna”, “Come On, Let’s Go”, and “La Bamba”.

The success continued for Valens throughout 1958 and was booked to appearances all across the country. It wasn’t easy for Valens, however, as he had a fear of flying that derived from an accident that killed or injured several of his classmates after two planes collided midair above his junior high school playground. Valens was able to later conquer that fear and travel by plane to various places such as Philadelphia to be on American Bandstand, and New York City to participate in a Christmas Jubilee, put on by legendary disc jockey Alan Freed.

In early 1959, Valens joined rock legends Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and others on a highly publicized mid-west rock and roll tour.

The extreme winter cold while on tour resulted in undesirable conditions on the tour bus after the heating system failed. After a show in Iowa on February 2, 1959, Valens won a coin toss to take a small passenger plane to their next tour stop in order to avoid traveling on the freezing cold bus. Unfortunately, the plane crashed shortly after take, killing the pilot, Valens, Buddy Holly, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson. Valens, whose career success lasted less than one whole year, was just 17 years old.

The crash has become known as “The Day the Music Died” and was dubbed in a popular song titled “American Pie” by Don McLean.

Valens’ music and legacy still hold true today. He has been credited with inspiring many successful Latino or Chicano musicians including: Santana, Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys, and Selena to name a few.

SLICE OF CULTURE

BY

Cultural Beliefs

ELIZABETH DELL ISOLA

CONTRIBUTER Many people in the country of America don’t listen to warnings when people and doctors tell them to get vaccinated.

Many think they are not affected by the statistics and warnings. A study done in 2009 states those between 5% and 20% of people in the US contracts the influenza virus a year; that is 62,318,383 people a year getting the flu. That’s only the flu, never mind the millions of other diseases that travel the world. Cultures have different beliefs when it comes to medicine; so many people choose not

to get vaccinated. When people choose to believe in their cultural views, and not the advisories of the doctors, death and serious illness occur.

Latinos and Hispanics have many cultural views, which they have had and practiced and respected for years and years. A big issue is the language barrier, and failure to understand the seriousness of immunizations. Many will have serious medical consequences such as; inaccurate histories of families and medical conditions in the past, harmful home remedies learned from others or heard on the internet and denial to get medical screenings that could find and help a serious issue. There is a big language barrier between medical personnel and patients, so it is difficult to get the full information of the patient and have the patient understand what needs to be done. When the language barrier becomes visible, one needs to realize that it is not all Hispanic and Latinos who are difficult to understand.

Like all cultures, family is the most important thing to the Latino and Hispanic race.

Their immediate family and closest friends come first before anything or anyone; financial and emotional support from the family is important and expected. Since decisions of an individual Hispanic may not be made without consulting the family first, there will be a lot of different opinions to listen to,

and think about. The doctor must accept the opinions of the family and gain the trust, or else there will be much discomfort and possibly issues with the doctor that can lead to non-compliance, dissatisfaction, and the delay of important medical decisions. The importance of family in the Latino and Hispanic culture is called Familismo.

Fatalismo is another word in the Hispanic culture used to indicate fate. The Hispanic culture does not believe that one can change their fate, and they choose to believe they cannot change

what is to be done. Many Hispanics may not want to know they have a deadly disease, or a disease at all, and may choose not to accept treatment.

They choose to live their lives stress free, and do not choose to get screenings to prevent, or catch cancer and other diseases doctors can see easily. The Hispanic culture is very protective of their souls, and spirits and do not want to interfere with the path “God” has chosen for them.

It is difficult to talk someone into treatment or anything, when they believe that God is choosing a life for them that is different from what they chose. I chose to write about this because my mother was taken by cancer, and I am glad we had the families support to make her go get checked out by a doctor, and the family made her keep fighting, and supported the decisions she wanted to make in her treatment options and life. In a lot of ways, all cultures are the same, they believe in love, life and wellness. It would be nice to see the Hispanic culture accept the decisions of their families and it would be a lot easier to speak to doctors and understand the illness or injury.

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Hispanic Agriculture Worker Safety and Health

BY KELLY HOUSTON CONTRIBUTER

“Agriculture is recognized as being one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, ranking second only to the mining industry in yearly fatality rates,” Centers for Disease Control (CDC). CDC’s Office for Minority Health estimates that eighty-five percent of workers serving farms in the United States are foreign-born, and of that population, ninety percent are from Latin America, mostly Mexico. Approximately 230,000 children and adolescents, most of them Hispanic, were hired to work on U.S. farms in 2009 from other countries.

There are many hazardous conditions that agricultural workers face on a daily Harvesters regularly basis. carry heavy loads of 50 to 75 pounds continually throughout the day, causing injury, strain, and chronic pain. They face extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, which can lead to heat strokes and hypothermia.

Lightning strikes kill about 80 people in the U.S. each year and injure hundreds more, many of them farm laborers. Repeated exposures to loud noises made by large machinery like tractors and chainsaws can lead to tinnitus or permanent, incurable hearing loss.

They also face infection from many vector-borne diseases, illnesses that are spread by insects. This includes West Nile virus and other forms of encephalitis spread by mosquitos, and many tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, tularemia, anaplasmosis, and many others. They are at risk of being bitten and stung by poisonous insects like brown

recluse spiders, scorpions, and fire ants.

There are also poisonous snakes and plants. All of these contacts are especially dangerous to workers who have allergies to these insects, plants, or animals, which can lead to ana-

phylactic shock.

Perhaps one of the greatest dangers agricultural workers face today is illness and injury due to pesticide exposure.

The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 10,00020,000 physician-diagnosed pesticide poisonings occur each

tains a national database of information from all of the participating states.

This information allows officials to compare exposure data between states, giving NIOSH the opportunity to notify areas that have not been impacted by a certain pesticide advance

year among U.S. agricultural workers. However, I believe that number may be much higher. Seasonal workers from a foreign country rarely have access to health insurance benefits through their employers, and without health insurance people are far less likely to see a doctor until their symptoms are much more extreme.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) started a nation-wide program in 1987 to try to address, monitor, and reduce the impact of pesticide exposure called Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks - Pesticides Program (SENSOR-Pesticides).

NIOSH provides extra funding, training, and technical support to local health departments in 11 states. The extra training helps

warning of illness outbreaks not reported during initial manufacturer testing.

This is particularly important when tracking birth defects of babies born to mothers who suffered pesticide exposure.

Although agricultural workers are exposed to significantly higher concentrations of all pesticides due to the nature of their work, I think everyone has an interest in monitoring, reducing, and providing care for those suffering from pesticideexposure illnesses. After all, the food that these poisons are applied to are being consumed by nearly every one of us, every day. By offering excellent care and a full option of treatments regardless of income or immigration status, we all benefit by learning what works best (or doesn’t work) in a wide variety of exposure cases.

I personally feel like agricultural workers are doing a public service that should be recognized and respected.

Much like a firefighter or a police officer, they work in extreme and dangerous conditions, doing a job that the average person would never consider undertaking. In America we demand access to food 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And not just any food will do, we want access to every food, every hour of every day. This is quite a luxury and I think that our culture needs to respect the people who make it possible. The least we can do is provide adequate medical care and treatment to all those who work in such hazardous settings.

the medical staff identify exposure-related illnesses they may not have known about and extra funding has allowed many communities to establish outreach programs targeting those workers most at risk.

SENSOR also main-

Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-108/ http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aginjury/ http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/populations/HL/H HP/Agri.htm

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North Shore Community College will open state-of-the-art culinary and cosmetology programs at 270 Union Street, Lynn this September.

The new location will expand the college’s footprint in Lynn by being close to the college’s existing Thomas McGee building, which is slated for a $28 million renovation and expansion. The Union Street campus will be easily accessible to students as it is adjacent to the MBTA commuter rail and parking garage, and also offers ample on-site parking.

The building will include: teaching and baking kitchens, culinary storage/freezer/cooler, a 40-seat cosmetology salon, teaching and reception area. There will also be room for additional general classrooms, a Smart classroom, faculty offices and a student lounge area. In addition, the location offers visible store fronts and easy street access to the two public learning laboratories – the Scholars Den Restaurant and Cosmetology Salon. The Scholars Den currently operates two days a week for 20 weeks a year with two reservation- only seatings at 11 and 11:45 a.m. , and cosmetology provides a student-run, instructor-supervised hair, skin and nail salon three days a week from December-May from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“We are extremely excited about bringing these two programs to Lynn where our students will benefit by learning on new, state-of-the-art equipment,” said NSCC President Wayne M. Burton. “This new center will open up new educational and career opportunities for Lynn residents and allow the

BY CHRIS RICCI NSCC STAFF

On the eve before the nation-wide Day of Silence, North Shore Community College's Queer Straight Alliance welcomed friends and family to the Berry building for a touching and truly memorable event. The Family & Friends Dinner Event took place on April 18th in Danvers and featured great food, a silent auction, and a well-constructed presentation.

The QSA welcomed Greater Boston PFLAG's Executive Director Pam

CULINARY & COSMETOLOGY FALL PROGRAMS MOVING TO NEW LYNN CAMPUS BUILDING college to more fully contribute to the revitalization of downtown Lynn.”

“We are very excited about moving our cosmetology and culinary arts programs to Union Street in Lynn. We are confident Lynn’s urban location, with its increased accessibility, will attract many new students to these two very popular programs,” said Patricia Brown,

ing with Higher Education Partners, a private company specializing in utilizing private equity investment funding to assist community colleges in meeting their space and facility needs. HEP will lease the property, assume all financial risk for the project, and will outfit the programs with state-of-the-art equipment. For this commitment they will earn a service fee based on program revenues.

HEP has previously worked with Bristol and Northern Essex CCs on projects, with two other MA community college projects in the pipeline.

“The college is fortunate to be able to work with

said, “HEP searched for space for this expansion across the North Shore. The Lynn Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (EDIC) was instrumental in convincing us to settle on a downtown Lynn l o c a t i o n .

We believe that creating a culinary arts and cosmetology program in the Lynn central business district will be a continuation of the ongoing revitalization of the area."

EDIC Executive Director James Cowdell said, "EDIC and the city of Lynn are excited to bring staff and students into the central business district. This is a solid commit-

Dean of NSCC’s Business Sciences Division.” The newly renovated program spaces will include many design elements that will enhance the instructional experience for our students.

“The kitchens and bake shop will feature state-of-the-art equipment and will include a multifunctional restaurant that can be used for both à la carte and buffet services. The Cosmetology salon will feature specially designated areas for color treatments, hair styling, manicures, facials, pedicures, and make-up artistry.

A colorful, comfortable student lounge, along with computer access areas and a locker room are also in the works,” Brown added.

In the fall of 2012 NSCC enrolled 101 students in

its culinary program, drawing most from Lynn and Salem. The cosmetology program is currently capped at 40 students per year by state regulations.

NSCC currently enrolls close to 25% of Lynn Classical, Lynn English and Lynn Vocational Technical graduates. The new location, which has two floors and a full basement, offers room for both programs to grow and the college is also deliberating what other courses might be colocated to help address its ongoing space needs on the McGee campus.

The relocation of the programs, currently housed at Essex Agricultural High School in Danvers, was necessitated by the pending demolition of this facility to make way for the construction of the new Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School.

The search for a new location for the two programs spanned two years and many sites were examined, Burton noted. He added that the search was particularly challenging due to the significant space and equipment demands of the two programs. In order to keep the programs continuously operational, any new location needed to be ready to welcome classes in the fall of 2013.

The college intends to fully utilize the new space and will also be scheduling day and evening noncredit health courses at the Union Street campus such as CNA - nursing assistant/home health aide, EKG technician, phlebotomy technician and its health care technician certificate program. Other courses will include horticulture, aesthetics and nail technician among others.

The college is partner-

HEP on the project because we would not be able to afford the alternative and didn’t want to discontinue the programs,” Burton said.

"The opportunity to work with North Shore Community College is exciting for our company," said HEP President Gerry Kavanaugh.

"Expanding the Lynn Campus will enhance the educational opportunities available to Lynn area residents."

Bill Luster, HEP VP,

ment to expand NSCC in Lynn and we look forward to continuing our partnership. "

Garramone as their special guest speaker for the evening.

The Greater Boston PFLAG, which stands for "Parents, Familes, and Frieds of Lesbains and Gays," has been providing advocacy and education in and around the Boston area for quite some time now, and offers a plethora of information regarding support, statistics, and other important resources one may be looking for. For more information on PFLAG and the different forms of support and information they offer, check them out at www.gbpflag.com The event proved to be successful as the lunchroom

quickly began to fill up with interested staff, students, and their families. After a relaxing stress-balloon exercise, Pam took to the podium and made sure that the major focus was on the issue at hand and not just about her, which made the event that much more unique and memorable. She presented statistics that just couldn't be ignored: According to the 2011 Massachusetts High School Students and Sexual Orientation's Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 34% of GLB students attempted suicide (compared to 4.6% of other students), 8.3% required medical

attention as a result of a suicide attempt, and 33.5% were bullied at school (compared to 17% of other students).

Pam made it clear that there's a major problem in our state, and across our nation that requires attention sooner than later. Pam provided fliers and additional statistics (which can be found on the PFLAG website) that expanded upon this and opened the eyes of all those attending.

After the screening of a film about the evolution of a father's acceptance towards his son's coming out, Pam took to the floor where people dis-

For information on admission into either the cosmetology or culinary program, please contact Jennifer Kirk, Director of Admissions, at 978-762-4000, ext. 4333 or jkirk@northshore.edu.

THE QSA’S FAMILY & FRIENDS DINNER cussed their personal experiences in school and in work.

The comfort level from everyone in the room was high, and the event was incredibly warm and inviting. Everyone was on the same level of understanding, and everyone was together. As the event ended, people stayed behind and talked with each other for over an hour, furthering how comfortable this event really was. The events offered by the QSA are, by far, some of the most socially rewarding events on campus, and are worth experiencing.

Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) meetings are open to all that wish to attend. We do activist work, participate in various discussions, and have parties! The "queer" in QSA is used as an all-inclusive term in the GLBT community. Using the word queer is an easy way of saying the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, trannsexual, asexual, intersex, two-spirit, genderqueer, pansexual, and questioning community; this way, no one is left out. We hope to see you at our meetings!

Contact: Anne Tabet, Queer Straight Alliance Adviser email: atabet@northshore.edu Or check out facebook.com/pages/Queer-Straight-Alliance/261522157200628

THE SPORTS HAYES

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Sweet Revenge

BY KEVIN HAYES,

SPORTS COLUMN WRITER

The Tuck Rule...it’s become part of New England folklore. Recently the National Football League eliminated the tuck rule but before that, it helped end 25 years of misery for long-suffering New England Patriot fans. What is the tuck rule, and how did it end 25 years of misery? NFL Rule 3, Section 22, Article 2, Note 2. When an offensive player is holding the ball to pass it forward, any intentional forward movement of his arm starts a forward pass, even if the player loses possession of the ball as he is attempting to tuck it back toward his body. This rule turned 25 years of misery into a Superbowl championship - and here’s how: Up until the 1973 season, the New England Patriots were the laughingstock of the American Football Conference (formerly the American Football League). On January 26, 1973 they hired Chuck Fairbanks as the coach and he went about drafting future hall of fame guard John Hannah, dependable running back Sam "Bam" Cunningham, quick receiver Darryl Stingley and defensive end Ray "Sugar Bear" Hamilton. Fairbanks instantly brought credibility to a franchise that had zero up to that point. In the next few years he drafted rugged quarterback Steve Grogan, tight end Russ Francis and future hall of fame cornerback Michael Haynes. By 1976, the Patriots had become one of the top teams in the AFC. Then came the playoff game that old-school Patriot fans still pound their fists on bar counters over to this day. The Oakland Raiders and their coach John Madden were 13-1 with the lone loss coming to New England earlier in the year. On December 18, 1976 the 11-3 Patriots traveled to Oakland to play the Raiders in the AFC Divisional Playoffs. It was a rough-and-tumble affair but the Patriots hung tough to enter the 4th quarter leading 21-10. A touchdown by Raiders cut the lead 21-17 but the Patriots were in control. Then controversy not only erupted but swarmed the remainder of the contest. With a few minutes left the Patriots needed just one first down to put the game away. Grogan handed off to Cunningham who ran off a block from Hannah toward the sidelines. What was a sure first down turned into a 3rd when the "chain gang,” the men responsible for the down markers, pulled back way too early and Cunningham ran out of bounds thinking he had the first down, he didn't. The Patriots jumped

offside on the next snap which turned a 3rd and 1 to a 3rd and 6. Grogan then went back to pass and found Francis over the middle but Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano literally held Francis' arms so he couldn't make the catch. Instead of calling an obvious pass interference, refree Ben Dreith was "looking at clouds" in the words of Russ Francis. So not only had the chain gang robbed them of the first down, Dreith had cost them another shot at it as well. It g o t

Superbowl 11. The Patriots just as easily could have beaten the beat-up Steelers and overmatched Vikings to win the Superbowl. The loss haunted the Patriots for years as everyone from the era claimed that was the best Patriots team of all time. Turns out the misery of the loss would last 25 years.

The night of January 19, 2002 was a snowy one at Foxboro Stadium. 25 years had passed since the loss to the Raiders. The Patriots had beaten

of it, leading 13-3 in the 4th quarter. A Tom Brady touchdown run and a defensive stop set up what looked to be a goahead drive. With 1:47 remaining Tom Brady dropped back to pass. Just as he was about to release the ball, he was sacked by cornerback Charles Woodson and fumbled. The Raiders pounced on it and the game appeared to be over. Raider fans celebrated on the sidelines as their ticket to the AFC Championship game was

worse as the Patriots lined up for a 50 yard field goal instead of punting the ball which would have caused the Raiders to go, at least, 80 yards to win the game.

Instead the Patriots missed the field goal and the Raiders took over at midfield. At first the Patriots had the Raiders dead to rights when a sack and an incompletion set up 3rd and 18.

On the next play, Stabler was rushed by Hamilton and released a pass that fell incomplete. Game over right? Wrong!

Apparently Ben Dreith called Hamilton for roughing the passer when replays shows Stabler ducking into the glancing forearm off the side of his helmet that wouldn't have knocked Stabler's mother to the ground.

Instead of a 4th and long it was an automatic first down. A few plays later Stabler ran into the end-zone for the game winning touchdown with seconds remaining. Put simply, the officials robbed the Pats of a victory. As it turned out, the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers were the next opponent and they lost both starting running backs during their playoff game. The Raiders then feasted on the one dimensional Steelers offense to win the championship game then demolished the inferior Minnesota Vikings to win

the Raiders in a playoff game in 1985 but they would have to wait until tonight for their true revenge. This year the Patriots were led by second year sensation, quarterback Tom Brady.

His troops were 1,000 yard running back Antowain Smith, tight end Jermaine Wiggins, receivers

punched....not so fast! Referee Walt Coleman was asked to review the play. The replays showed Brady bringing the ball back just as Woodson hit him.

Walt emerged from the replay booth and spoke, "After reviewing the play...the quarterback's arm was going forward, it was

David Patten and Troy Brown, and ace kicker Adam Vinatieri.

On the snowy night in Foxboro, the Raiders came to Foxboro for an AFC Divisional Playoff game. They controlled for most

an incomplete pass." The Patriots then had new life as the Raiders complained on the sidelines. Even with the ball back, the Patriots couldn't advance it and had to settle for a field goal.

This is what Adam Vinatieri was looking at: a 44 yard field goal into the wind, in a blizzard, with the season on the line, with only 27 seconds left. No pressure at all right? Vinatieri booted a low line drive that just barely made it over the crossbar to tie the game at 13 all. With 20 seconds left the Raiders still had time run a kick back and pull off some miracle pass, but they instead took a knee and the game went into overtime. The Patriots then won the coin toss then marched down the field to set up a game winning field goal, which they hit to win the game. Just when the Raiders thought they had the game won, it was taken from them. In a touch of irony, the Raider fans then claimed the officiating was biased for the Patriots to win.

Years later the Raider fans wouldn't stop talking about "the tuck rule game". It was sweet revenge for Patriot fans that had to deal with an agonizing loss for 25 years and now it was the Raiders turn to suffer.

The rule has since been abolished as of February of 2013. The Raiders haven't made the playoffs in 10 years while the Patriots went on to win 3 Superbowls and make it to 2 more. Still the Raider fans complain of the tuck rule game but long time Patriots fans still feel the sting of 1976. They will gladly tell those Raider fans to stick it.

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Q-AND-A WITH KINGSLEY FLOOD LEAD SINGER NASEEM KHURI

BY ANTHONY HARRIS, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SENIOR EDITOR @ANTHONYHARRIS89 A day after the February release of Kingsley Flood’s much-anticipated LP Battles, I spoke with lead singer/rhythm guitarist Naseem Khuri about the Boston group’s journey thus far and their plans for the future.

let sit with us for a long time.

And we were able to bring them to life in an appropriate way by really spending time with them and really stripping them down to their basics and then adding

an idea that I’ve really been thinking about a lot lately. And every song hints at that one way or another. I tend to write from the perspective of different characters…Either you’re that guy

First of all, congratulations on the release of your second album, Battles. How does it feel to finally have a finished product to show the world?

Naseem Khuri: It’s a sense of relief, I would say, more than anything else. We had been sitting on these songs for a long time and they finally came to life when we went up to Parsonsfield, Maine to work at our producer Sam Kassirer’s studio…it was summertime and it was hot and we were shooting BB guns…a totally different environment than what it is now.

It’ll drive you crazy, just sitting on these songs that you think are good and you think have come to life in an appropriate way…So it’s a big relief to just get them out to the world and share it with our friends and our supporters and whoever else.

Maybe even our enemies.

How does Battles differ from your 1st album Dust Windows, both lyrically and sonically?

NK: I think in a lot of ways.

First off, we were operating with a very different lineup back then. That first album we had a different drummer, we had a different violinist…We recorded that first album in four days on a very small budget, and we didn’t know if a band would even be in our future. We released an EP last June which was a good stepping stone, and this album finally now feels like where we want to be. It feels like the culmination of a band that has been on the road for a while and has really come into its sound and understands what its sound is.

Another difference is we spent more time with this [album]. These were songs we cared deeply about and that we

things on top of it, and then just basically throwing them in a washing machine. That and working with [producer] Sam [Kassirer] was great. He brought this whole other aspect to it. And so it just feels appropriate…it feels like the way the songs should feel.

What themes and ideas inspired you as you wrote the songs for this LP? Would you describe it as a concept album?

NK: I think that every album should be a concept album. I don’t want to listen to albums that don’t have content. I know it’s a toxic word, but I don’t want to shy away from it. I like the idea that there’s a concept – I think that every song should have a conscience. A lot of these songs come from the idea that you do everything right and you still fall behind, and then what choices do you have there to actually get ahead or reach your potential in whatever you’re doing. I don’t know if you want to interpret that with the bad economy and people who go to school and get a job and are still really falling behind.

I think a lot of people can definitely relate to that feeling.

NK: Yeah - you play by the rules and still get screwed, and what choice do you have? That’s just

who falls behind by following the rules, or you’re someone who throws elbows.

There’s a song called “Straw Man” which – I had been watching this protest from Egypt, the Arab Spring and all of that stuff. That was very much informative of that song. I was just fascinated with the idea of these delusional dictators who are just complete jerks and find a way to rise to the top, and why are they rewarded for that?

NK: Absolutely. I personally don’t do well in any creative process if I’m distracted, and the fact that we’re out in the woods and could light campfires at 2 in the morning and could just live there and be around everything, just be soaked into all of these songs, really made a different output. If we had recorded in the city with our cell phones and all that stuff, it would’ve been a different beast.

There is some real buzz centered on you guys at the moment: a full-length article in The Boston Globe, praise from the Boston Phoenix, and your songs debuting on Rolling Stone and MTV Buzzworthy. How do you as a band deal with those raised expectations? Is it difficult to stay grounded when big-name publications start to take notice?

NK: So far nothing’s very different. All we’re doing is really

your sound. Does that strike you as an accurate description?

NK: It depends how you interpret that term. A lot of people say that ‘Americana’ means you play fiddles and banjos, and sit on porches, and drink whiskey, and just wear boots and kick things down. But we’ve always thought of ‘Americana’ as a much broader term…I think it’s an umbrella term for American music. We draw as much influence from hardcore bands of the late 80’s as we do more traditional folk bands. I personally love anything that Stax Records has put out. We love R&B and all that stuff…We tend to think of [Americana] in a broader sense than a lot of people associate it with. Does it mean banjos and violins and all that stuff?

Absolutely. Does it also mean…straight up rock-androll? We think that as well.

Which bands or artists have

Can you describe the recording process for Battles? What did Sam Kassirer bring to the table as producer?

NK: Sam was like another member of the band, but he was also this external voice that allowed you to shake things up a bit. He came in and allowed us the opportunity to really dive into the songs we had been playing for a while…He said ‘Nope – let’s throw it in the washing machine and really mess around with the structures for these songs.’ So we did a lot of tinkering with them at the studio. We recorded a lot of it live, but we [also] did overdubbing and built on them as we went according to what the proper feel was in that moment.

Did the isolated Maine environment influence the sound of the album?

focusing on the next thing. The next thing for us now is this show on Saturday night, and all we’re thinking about is how can we put on the best show possible where you leave it all on stage and create the best experience possible for the people there, and for us too. At the end of the day, we want to have fun as well. That’s what we’re thinking about; I don’t really know how else to think about things.

I’ve seen many writers use the term “Americana” to describe

most influenced Flood?

Kingsley

NK: For this record in particular, we’ve been listening to a lot of The Kinks. Pretty much everyone in the band is a big fan. They have a lot of dynamics in their records. They really care about interesting types of arrangements. That was our huge goal, to make an interesting album, to take you on a ride, to tell a story that goes from CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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SHAKING THE HABITUAL: THE TRIUMPHANT AND SCARY RETURN OF “THE KNIFE”

BY CHRIS RICCI NSCC STAFF

You’d be very hard pressed to find someone that disagrees with the fact that seven years is an awful long time between major releases in any sort-of genre. Imagine taking seven years to work on your next novel, painting, or (God forbid) album. The Swedish electronic duo The Knife waited seven years to release Shaking the Habitual, and quite honestly, it was well worth the wait.

2006’s Silent Shout was a dark, intense, and beautifully orchestrated sonic storm that, if nothing else, predicted the avantgarde direction brother Olof Dreijer and sister Karin Dreijer Andersson were taking their musical project. Before 2013, Karin expanded on this dark theme with a 2009 solo album (the eponymous Fever Ray) met with widespread acclaim that, of course, made many question if The Knife were now on the backburner.

After a series of cryptic messages spanning from spring of 2011 to the fall of 2012, The Knife announced their return and promised a new album by the spring of 2013. Many critics and fans wondered if the duo were going to diversify (like they had done with their three previous albums) or stick with the dark-wave electro pop they made so beautifully with Silent Shout. The first single, “Full of Fire” answered this question quite eloquently: a dense and dreary nine minute genderbending electric ballad that put its predecessor to shame.

This made the anticipation for the new album to reach unbearable levels and, when it was finally released in April, fans and critics alike opened it

warmly; propelling it to the number one slot on various indie and electronic charts

tainly unprecedented; clocking in at just about 96 minutes, the album is split over 2 CDs and 3

shuffling of the tracks, Shaking The Habitual might have been the most consistent album ever

around the world.

It’s easy to be deceived by the catchy and upbeat “A Tooth For An Eye” which proudly opens the album; the open drumming and dissonant chanting gives the album a strangely pleasant and approachable vibe; harkening the likes of Talking Heads and Animal Collective. The strange tribal minimalism featured on this track is, in no way, a strong reflection on the rest of the album, as what follows is a 90 minute long wave of dark electronic mastery.

The length of this album is cer-

vinyl records, making it longer than their two previous albums combined. The content on this album is tied together with randomly placed electronic interludes that serve as more of an atmospheric bridge between songs than an actual note-worthy track. Even though the album is daunting, it doesn’t mean it’s perfectly constructed; the organization of the songs, at times, is a bit strenuous and, as proven time and time before, double CDs don’t have the same fluidity as multiple vinyl records. With a more efficient

released by them. However, as it stands, there’s a bit more picking that needs to be done on the individual level.

A notable difference in this album than their previous works is the immenseness of Karin’s voice. Sure, her vocal prowess has been a centerpiece for The Knife since their inception, but it’s clear that age and maturity have deeply improved not only her style, but her range and delivery. “A Tooth for An Eye” features a more classic Karin with a dry and consistent drone, but as the album progresses, her

vocals get more diverse and daring. “Without You My Life Would Be Boring” features, quite honestly, the best vocal performance of her entire career; ranging from highpitched Kate Bush shrills’ to a more downtrodden and ethereal Bjork inspired sound. Despite the incredibly diverse range in vocals on this track, it fails to become obnoxious or overbearing vocally and, if nothing else, shows just how well Karin has focused on her voice over the past seven years.

Entertainment-wise, the first disc is clearly the stronger of the two. The 19 minute closer “Old Dreams Waiting to Be Realized” serves almost as a career retrospective channeling the sounds of all the previous work crafted

by Karin and Olof, while the dark and somehow catchy “Wrap Your Arms Around Me” dances and broods at an almost heat stopping level of intensity.

This isn’t to say that the second disc isn’t bad; “Fracking Fluid Injection” and “Raging Lung” are near perfect tracks that mirror the sounds of the first disc flawlessly, while the closing drone of “Ready to Lose” will leave you in a state of longing that may (or may not) force you to give the album another spin.

When comparing, however, there’s no real contest and the beauty of disc one is a clear winner.

Notorious for their lack of media attention and reclusiveness, both Karin and Olof have remained ambiguous regarding their future as a band. They’re musicians for music-sake and, quite honestly, if they continue making albums in a vein similar to their near-perfect Shaking the Habitual, then it’s clear they have a long career ahead of them.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAY

MAY 1, 1972 MAY 1, 1946 MAY 3, 1974 MAY 5, 1983 MAY 6, 1945 MAY 12, 1950 MAY 14, 1969 MAY 17, 1955 MAY 20, 1946 MAY 24, 1965 MAY 25, 1939 MAY 31, 1930

NAME

JULIE BENZ JOHN WOO JOSEPH KOSINSKI HENRY CAVILL BOB SEGER BILLY SQUIER CATE BLANCHETT BILL PAXTON CHER JOHN C. REILLY IAN MCKELLEN CLINT EASTWOOD

OCCUPATION ACTRESS DIRECTOR DIRECTOR ACTOR SINGER SINGER ACTRESS ACTOR SINGER ACTOR ACTOR ACTOR

AGE 41 67 39 30 68 63 44 58 67 48 74 83

CELEBRITY FACTS, BY NICK STILIANOS •Bob Seger’s album “Face the Promise”, released in September 2006, sold over 400,000 copies in its first 45 days of release.

•Before acting, Eastwood worked as a lifeguard and swimming instructor for the US Army (19501954).

•In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated Cate Blanchett’s earnings for that year at $13 million.

• Cher’s first recording was novelty record “I Love You Ringo.” under the name of Bonnie Jo Mason in 1963.

•Director John Woo’s birth name is Yusen Wu.

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CREATIVE

WRITING

THE MOTHER-DAUGHTER PHONE CALL TO MY DAUGHTER FOR MOTHER’S DAY BY

ROZI THEOHARI

--- HI, MAMA, WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- TELL YOU WHAT? --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- A MOTHER RAISES A DAUGHTER TEACHING HER CONFIDENCE. --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- I TOLD YOU HOW TO LOVE AND TO PRAY TO GOD! --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- NO ONE KNOWS HOW I CARESSED YOU, GIRL—RECITING IN TONES SO SWEET HEART-TOUCHING STORIES… --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- AND YOU’RE STILL GROWING SWIFTLY MY RESPECT FOR YOU IS MINGLED WITH ADMIRATION. --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- LISTEN, THE LOVE OF A MOTHER BRINGS BLISSFUL DAYS, DOESN’T IT? --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- OF COURSE MY DEAR, SOMETIMES DAYS ARE BLUE BECOMING WEARY…VERY BLUE BUT YOU HAVE A HUSBAND FOR PRAISING! --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- LOOK…YOU DID MANAGE YOUR FIRST PREGNANCY I KNEW YOU COULD DO IT—I’M PROUD OF THE CUTEST GIRL THAT A MOTHER EVER HAD. --- WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME? --- …TELL YOU WHAT…MY CHILD!?

--- H O W M U C H I W O U L D L O VE M Y B A B Y !

M A Y 2003

PAINT YOUR HEART OUT NORTH SHORE! CALLING ALL PAINTERS! GET READY TO ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES Save the Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013!

This spring faculty, staff and students are invited to help paint the cafeteria at the Brickett Elementary School in Lynn, where the college has an ongoing service learning partnership. Student Life, Service Learning and the Public Policy Institute are once again collaborating to sponsor our fourth NSCC Day of Service, and we hope you will want to volunteer to be a part of this fun project. It’s a large space!

We will be working in the following shifts: 8 – 10 am; 10 – 12noon; noon to 2 pm; and 2 - 4 pm (including clean-up).

The school is located at 123 Lewis Street which is about a ten minute walk from the Lynn campus. Parking is available on the surrounding streets. Sign up for any or all of them!

Anyone wishing to volunteer should email their name, shift(s), and contact info (including cell phone number) to studentlife@northshore.edu by Friday, May 10, 2013.

For more information, contact one of the following individuals: Cate Kaluzny – ext. 5571 or ckaluzny@northshore.edu Diana Kerry – ext. 2105 or dkerry@northshore.edu Lisa Milso – ext. 6242 or lmilso@northshore.edu

BLESSED FOR A SANDWICH

BY ROBERT WILLIAMS

DIDN’T ATTEND TO BE BLESSED,

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I ONLY WENT FOR A SANDWICH. WHEN THE PREACHER LADY STRUCK UP HER ACOUSTIC GUITAR, I MADE FOR THE EXIT. IT WASN’T THAT I WASN’T GRATEFUL, I WAS HUNGRY TOO. I DIDN’T GO TO BE BLESSED, I WAS ONLY THERE FOR THE SANDWICH.

CHEESE AND EGG - VERY NICE TOO. IT WASN’T THAT I DIDN’T APPRECIATE THE FOOD, OTHERS DID TOO. BUT I DIDN’T GO TO BE BLESSED. OTHERS STAYED TO BE BLESSED, AFTER THEY HAD EATEN THEIR SANDWICH. THEY STAYED FOR THE SINGING, BECAUSE THEY BELIEVED.

I WAS JUST STARVING, HADN’T EATEN FOR DAYS. I DIDN’T GO TO BE BLESSED. I WAS ONLY THERE FOR THE SANDWICH.

DIRTY OLD MAN

I

BY ROBERT WILLIAMS

SHE WALKED INTO THE LIBRARY THAT DAY, HOODED TOP WITH A STAR TREK BACKPACK. SLOPPY JOE CLOTHING THAT COULD NOT FOOL THE DISCERNING EYE. THE GIRL WAS BEAUTIFUL. SHE SMILED AS I APPROACHED, WITH SOME POINTLESS QUESTION THAT DIDN’T NEED AN ANSWER. WE GOT TO TALKING, ON NIETZSCHE AND STEPHEN HAWKINGS. GOOD LOOKING BUT SHARP AS A TACK. THE AGE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN US DIDN’T SEEM TO MATTER. MAYBE SHE NEEDED A FATHER FIGURE, OR MAYBE THE YOUNG GUYS JUST STARED AT HER CHEST?

SHE TOLD ME HER LIFE STORY, THE HIGHLIGHTS IN 30 MINUTES. HER MOTHER HAD MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND THE GIRL WANTED OUT. SHE SOUGHT ESCAPE.

MAYBE I GOT TOO CLOSE TOO QUICKLY. I WENT TO THE LIBRARY EVERY DAY, BUT THE GIRL JUST DISAPPEARED. I NEVER SAW HER AGAIN.

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DEAR SAVVY...

PEER TO PENNON ADVICE COLUMN

Dear Savvy,

I find myself highly annoyed in math class. A student that sits near me is always tapping her pencil, and it drives me crazy! What should I do?

Annoyed Student

Dear Annoyed Student,

Try talking to the said student.

She probably has no idea that it bothers you. If she does not want to talk about it or come to an agreement, then move your seat somewhere else.

Dear Savvy,

My grandpa died 3 months ago. I feel this awful pain inside of me. It’s so hard to focus at school and work and to talk to my friends. How can I feel better?

Grieving Gal

Dear Grieving Gal,

Death is a hard thing. It certainly impacts how you feel. What you’re going through right now is normal. The sadness will lessen time. Try to spend a little time each day remembering your grandpa. By dedicating some time to him, you will face your problem head on rather than it creeping up on you at school or work or with your friends.

Dear Savvy,

I really like this girl in my history class. I want to talk to her, but I get too nervous and chicken out!! Help!

Secret Admirer

Dear Secret Admirer,

You can find the courage in you to talk to this girl. Next time you see her in class, take a deep breath and plan what you are going to say. “What did you think of last night’s homework?” or “Hi” are good places to start. When you talk to her a few times you just might find you can relax around her.

And then you should offer to take her out to a movie!

Dear Savvy,

I’m really bored with the food in the cafeteria; do you have any new menu ideas?

Hungry and Bored

Dear Hungry and Bored,

How about lasagna or some churros? Maybe corn on the cob? Watercress salad? Cake?

There are endless possibilities.

You should contact the school’s head chef and talk to him about new ideas that might interest the student body.

Email Dear Savvy! at Pennon@northshore.edu

TRAILBLAZERS TO YALE SMDEP

Dr. Iona Black Geanpaul Mora and Kendall Grasso are to be congratulated for being the second group of NSCC students to be accepted to Yale University Medical School Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP). They will be there during months of June and July, 2013.

The Yale University Medical School SMDEP program is an intense six week program where students take chemistry (General or biology Organic), (Introductory or Advanced), Physics, English, Public Health, and a variety of seminar courses. The program also offers career development - learning skills seminar, limited clinical exposure, and a financial planning workshop. They are taught by Yale professors and the teaching and resident assistants are Yale University medical and students. graduate Transportation, housing, food and a stipend is given to all participants.

In 1988, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation established the Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP) to increase the number of highly qualified medical school applicants from minority groups that were underrepresented in medicine—primarily African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians. MMEP supported six medical schools in offering a free, six-week medical school preparatory pro-

gram. The Association of American Medical Colleges assumed the role of National Program Office for MMEP in 1993. Over the years, MMEP's intensive academic preparation program expanded to 11 campuses. The 11 campuses are: Case Western Reserve University Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine, Columbia University of Physicians and

Surgeons and College of Dental Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and UCLA School of Dentistry, Duke University School of Medicine, Howard University College of Arts and Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine, The University of Texas School of Dentistry and Medical School at

Houston, New Jersey Medical and New Jersey Dental Schools (UMDMJ), University of Louisville Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Colleges of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, and Yale University School of Medicine.

In addition, the program broadened its initial focus on specific minority groups to include students who were from rural areas, economically disadvantaged, and came from groups that have historically received substandard health care regardless of their racial or ethnic background. In 2003, the program changed its name to Summer Medical the Education Program (SMEP), reflecting the inclusion of students representing a wide range of economic, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity.

The Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP) builds on the lessons learned from those earlier programs. It expanded to include pre-dental students who face challenges similar to those of pre-medical students, and it focuses on students in the first two years of their college education because the experience of previous programs indicates that this is when students derive the most benefit.

Club Directoy

ACADEMIC CLUBS: AVIATION: JOHN KREEFT CRIMINAL JUSTICE: ANN KOSHIVAS FOOD SCIENCE CUB: GREG REPPUCCI PHI THETA KAPPA: FRED ALTIERI PSYCHED FOR PSYCH: KRISTIN ERBETTA SOTA: PATRICIA BANKS AND RUTH DELISIO STUDENT CIVIL ENGAGEMENT AND ANTI-VIOLENCE CLUB: LAURIE MESSINA DEBATE CLUB: KARA KAUFMAN

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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS: CHRIST ON CAMPUS: TIM WHITMAN ENGINEERING: MARY BETH STEIGERWALD ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB: JOSEPH MODUGNO FILM CLUB: JOHN ZAMPARELLI MEDIA CLUB: JIM HARRINGTON MULTI-CULTURAL SOCIETY: ESPY HERRERA MUSLIM ASSOCIATION: YUSEF HAYES PHILOSOPHY CLUB: FRED ALTIERI QUEER STRAIGHT ALLIANCE: ANNE TABET STARS CLUB: NANCY TUFO SURFRIDERS CLUB: SEAN HANLON VETERANS CLUB: MIKE MONAGLE YOUTH GROUP UNITED: ALEXANDER GUZMAN

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Organizations

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Attention Student Body

Patrick Gravlin Fall 2013 President Courtney McQueen Fall 2013 Vice President Nicholas Mancuso Fall 2013 Treasurer Amanda Krickhahn *Reelected* Fall 2013 Student Trustee

Ballot Questions: Students are in support of Masspirg and Masspirg will continue to stay as an opt out $9 registration fee for students.

Students are in support of an opt in $5.00 Student Activities Fee.

Congratulations to the students who ran for executive positions, you will be sworn in at the last meeting of the semester.

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BY KEVIN HAYES,

SPORTS COLUMN WRITER Jim Yardley has slam dunked a winner. This book is a lot more than just basketball, it is a revolutionary look at not only the state of Chinese basketball but of China itself. Yardley spent a year covering the Shanxi Brave Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association and brought to attention the battle between old school a new, long running racism and the different culteral impacts of not only foreigners but of different parts of China as well. Along the way Yardley goes into great historical detail on each province including its past and present.

The book begins by introducing Boss Wang, the insane owner of the Brave Dragons located in Taiyuan of the Shanxi province. He was a steel baron for many years and sold his last steel mill to concentrate on running the Dragons.

He sent his team on an exhibition tour in the summer of 2008 to the United States in order to see what the team could do against American competition.

The Dragons stayed at the United States Basketball Academy but were routinely defeated by 20-30 points and Wang decided he needed an American coach. Yardley notes the Dragons had just finished the 2007-08 season with an abysmal record of 5-24 with two of the wins coming by forfeit.

Yardley also notes that Wang had never seen American college basketball, only the professional games that happened to be shown on Chinese television.

Pennon Book Review: Brave Dragons

Wang was insatiable and impatient, firing a total of 16 coaches between 2002 and 2008 because he wanted an NBA style game.

The coaches in China had no idea what the American game was played due to lack of exposure.Enter Bob Weiss, the former NBA coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs and Seattle Supersonics that beat prostate cancer in the summer of 2008. His last NBA stint occured when he took over the Sonics in 2006 but was fired by impatient and incompetent owner Howard Schultz. Schultz ended up driving his team down the toilet and sold it in 2008 which then moved to become the Oklahoma City Thunder, leaving Seattle high and dry. Weiss lived off his guaranteed contract from the Sonics until Wang and the Brave Dragons came calling. Wang paid Weiss $250,000 dollars for a grand total of 8 months work.

Yardley does tremendous work detailing how Chinese basketball evolved beginning with Dr. Naismith's protege David Willard Lyon building the first YMCA in Tianjin in 1895, four years after Naismith invented the game.

The first pure basketball court was built in 1914 and the game took off, impaired briefly by Mao Zedong's reign of error, building to what it has become

today.

As the story progresses, the readers witness some of the most incompetent and bungling management decisions

that would make even American owners say "Not even I would do THAT!" For example, Weiss thought he was hired to be the head coach which in America means running the whole show.

He brought in American coach Rick Turner as his assistant. All fine and dandy, right? Not so fast! Apparently Boss Wang decided the Chinese players needed more discipline so he hired a coach known as Wingtips for his style of shoes and former CBA star Liu Tie. As it turns out, Wang handed the

team over to Tie with Weiss serving as only a figure-head.

Weiss would suggest plays to run and Tie would ignore them and continue running repetitive drills. At first the team signed two Americans, Donta Smith of the Atlanta Hawks and Rob "Tractor" Traylor. Turns out it was only Smith as Traylor was lowballed

by Boss Wang. After watching Liu Tie run 2 hours worth of boring drills designed for middle schoolers without running a single offenor defensive sive scheme, Traylor said to heck with it and went home. Traylor's replacement was Weiss' former Seattle player Olumide Oyedeji who becomes the un-appreciated star so to speak.

The rest of the book is a roller coaster ride of players coming and going, the history of China mentioned previously and the mental state of the players and coaches. Liu Tie and Boss Wang are labeled villains for Liu's refusal to listen to Weiss and Wang's constant meddling. For example, when the team appeared to be hitting its stride with Olumide and Donta Smith, Boss Wang ruins everything by dumping Smith for Bonzi Wells. Wells was an above average NBA player with a selfish streak and when he came to the Dragons it was shoot first and ask questions later. He became instantly the

star of the league, along the lines of Yao Ming playing in the USA. Unfortunately, Wells did not create good chemistry with the team and it sputtered. Wang continued to be portrayed as the villain when the general manager informed assistant coach Rick Turner that it was ok that he could go home for Christmas.

When Turner got home he was called by the general manager and told he would not be returning. Wells saw the writing on the wall and he also requested to go home and he never came back. Wells was considered the best American to ever play in China and replacing him was Flordia State's Tim Pickett.

Unfortunately Pickett was only half the player Wells was and his teamates did not respect him. Wells could be disrepectful to his team but he had the talent and name power to back it up, in their minds who the heck was Pickett really? All this culiminates in the Dragons missing the playoffs and Pickett literrally thrown out of the dressing room because the Dragons thought he threw the game they were eliminated in.

All in all its more than just a basketball book as it is a miniature history book about China. Chinese television, its steel industry, its provinces and its state of sports are all covered in this book. I would consider it a must read for not only sport fans but for history buffs and political science majors for the in depth look at China's battle between the Communist Party and its competitors.

NK: We played with Air Traffic Controller at a show that 92.5 The River sponsored a while back at The Hard Rock Café. We thought that this would be a cool bill and a very Bostoncentric bill.

At past studio release shows, we had bands from out of town, and we were like, ‘For this one, let’s keep it local, let’s celebrate the Boston m u s i c scene’ – because it is so great, and it’s one thing we want to keep supporting. It’s something we really believe in. That was another reason we wanted to [play with] them – cool local bands working really hard and hopefully having a great show.

plish as a band in 2013?

Q-AND-A WITH KINGSLEY FLOOD LEAD SINGER NASEEM KHURI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

start to finish… We wanted to treat our audience with that respect that says, ‘No, we think people will actually want to sit don and listen to an album from start to finish. We think they’ll want to put it on, they’re looking for music that isn’t just in the background, that they can actually listen to. So we tried to make that record.

It seems there is more crossover appeal in the music industry today. Bands like Fun, The Shins, and The Lumineers are reaching the top of the charts, yet they’re still referred to as “indie” or “alternative.” More up-andcoming bands like yours are taking off in a relatively short time. As a musician, what do you attribute this to, and do you see it as a positive development?

NK: Absolutely. I think with the Internet and the disarray of the music industry, it leveled the playing field. People have access to so much more stuff.

They’re not just listening to what one label puts out – they

can go on YouTube and find whatever they like. I think that means you have more supersuperstars like Lady Gaga and less middle-of-the-road people.

I think it gives more power to the people, and a lot of people want that choice…to listen to whatever they want.

I’m not sure you w o u l d have a band like T h e Lumineers so huge as they are now 10 years ago, 5 years ago…But they work very hard, and these days it’s much more about fan involvement and getting your fans directly involved. That’s why I was really thrilled that we were able to raise about $20,000 to get this album funded. Going directlyto your fans

and asking them to be your record company – that didn’t really happen before. It’s much more direct-to-fan; you give them much more power, much

more choice, and you see what they like. It’s definitely a different time.

I was excited to see that you’re playing with Air Traffic Controller on Saturday. Is this your first time playing together, and have you guys had a chance to hang out much?

What do you hope to accom-

NK: What we want to do is keep working hard, and that means playing the cities we have been playing, playing them well, opening up new cities we haven’t played before, putting out a lot of content – so we’re gonna have a couple videos…And we just want to keep working. Life is short, and we just want to work our asses off and see what happens. We’re gonna go on this faith that people might respect a live show where a band really gives it all and leaves it on stage, and maybe there’s an audience for that…And our job is to find that audience and nurture it and try to expand it.

Kingsley Flood’s album release show for Battles was rescheduled due to inclement weather and is slated for May 3rd at Boston’s Brighton Music Hall. Air Traffic Controller and Velah will also perform.

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May

Asmaa Abdelaal Aya Abdelaal Joseph Robert Abesamra Hana Accar Loretta A Andreani Kathy Aggelakis Angelica Marie Alemàn Rosario James S Alexander Michael G Allain Nancy Belinda Allphin Ralph Joseph Almeida Gregory G Alterio Amanda L Alto Joy Marie Alvarez Vanessa Marie Alves Misty L Amero Zachary R Anderson Corin Ashley Antonucci Niraby Arias Karina Paola Ariza Samper Iliana I Arzola Richard Attridge Joseph C Aubin Andria Isabel Avalo Amina Aziz Marina Angelique Babcock Bah Ibrahima Pita Holly Baker Adam James Baker Bouchaib Salim Bakhouch Kamika McKeen Bangura Robert L Banister Jr Francisco Barahona Manuel Santiago Barahona Brittany Rose Barata Alexa I Barcelona Roberta Goulart Leal Barcelos Merlin Bardhi Jay K Barker Jennifer Marie Barker Kathryn Barker Robert A Barletta Nicole Barreto Timothy Barrows Michelle Marie Barry Sydney Lynn Bates Jessie Rae Beaton Isaac Beke Charlene Belim Tori E Beliveau Susannah C Bell Naizak Idriss Bellemsieh Suzanne R Below Christopher S Benson Shannon Evelyn Bentley Starsha Lee Berchoff Skyler Bernard Dianah Louise Berube Michael C Bettencourt Janine Lee Bettencourt Charmine Bien-Aime Tina Antonina Bimbo Steven Bivens Christina Marie Blaney Nathaniel David Blue Lauren Ashley Boenitz Jennifer K Boles Robert James Bollmann Michael C Bonelli Stacy Borjeson Rachel Lauren Palomo Severine Boucicaut Carl Boyles Jillian Leigh Brice Brittney Brilhante Emmanuel Brito Robert M Britt Philip Joseph Brooks Crystal Lynn Brown Renee Kimola-Ann Jacques Sandra A Brown Ramóne Bruno Dominique Bambina Budd

NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY Katie Marie Burke Joanne H Burke Cori Elizabeth Burt Alexandra Fay Burton Oltjana Bushi Malcolm Bybee Benjamin Todd Cabral Sonedis Cabral Alejandro Cabrera Jason G Caloggero Mariame Camara Chelsei Cameron Frank J Cammisa Cassandra Campbell Meralis Canales Kevin N Canney Jessica Mary Cantin Michael Joseph Cantin Jr Gregory Taitetsu Cantrell Marissa Jean Canty Leah Nicole Cappos Kristy L Carbone Brandi L Carpenter Rachel Sierra Carr Sarah Faith Cash Jessica Castillo Ashley Catizone Rhiana Lee Champoux Brandon Robert Charest Krisha Charest Davis M Chavez Linda Chea Manyya Chhom Louise Marie Chinault Santia Sarah Chingofor Maimuna U Chiocca Chhay Chum Luis D Ciriaco Linda Ann Cisto Matthew W Clark John Clem Jonathan P Cobbett Stephen T Coffey Jeffrey P Cohen Alex Cohen Patrick J Cole Toni K Coleman Lyndsey E Collette Taylor Marie Collins Alyse M Comeau Kathleen Ann Conant Brian Connick Nichole Conran Jessica Contreras Kathyrn R Conway Devon Elise Coombs Mary Elizabeth Pratt Corcoran Danielle Corff Jill Corkern Alexandre Cunha Costa Michelle Reneé Costa Melanie K Costa Adam C Cote Leonard A Coté Robert Coveno Jennifer L Cole Cortney Crehan Tyler A Cresta Paul J Crevatis Nicole Rachel Cronin Danielle Marie Croteau Amy Elizabeth Crowley Charlene Ellen Crowley Vanessa Cruz Weimann Kristen Curcuru John Harvey Currie VIII William Cushman Alexandria D'Ambrosio Lenny Danh Lisa Marie D'Attilio Holly Rita Davenport Ellie Kate Davis Elaine De La Cruz Sayra E De La Cruz Robert L Dedrick

Sarah DeJesus Emily M Delehanty Keith R Della Grotte Ashley E Eisnor Lisa S Denicola Eric Leonard D'Entremont Alicia Marie Desfosses Carlos A Diaz Leann Dorothy DiCarlo Holly Jean DiFava Maria Tsimounis-DiFruscia Arthur A DiGiacomo Zachary Vincent DiGiulio Danielle M DiMartino Nicholas G Dimopoulos Melvin Disla Draga Djordjevic-Gilroy Jonathan Domingue Whinston Charlies Done Castillo William Charles Donovan II David W Dougwillo Jay Downs Deborah L Drake Denny Patrick Driscoll Tiffany Rose Drown Stephen Lee Duffy Ediola Duka Jeffrey W Duncan Jacqueline Michelle Dunham Mercedes Ann Duprey Grace Duran Emily Duran-Poli Jeffrey Tyler Durkee Richard Dwyer Bettsaly Echevarria Osamudiamen Edebiri Lauren Ellis David J Elwell Betsy Dariana Encarnacion Dalkys Encarnacion Marisa Nastasi Englin Ulaine N Espaillat Victor F Espinal Merissa M Evans Tracey L Evans Keith Christopher Fader Leah Candida Fagundes Paulette Fasciano Danielle Faucon Melissa Ann Fenton Nuno Fernandes Jennifer D Fernandez Jeimy Fernandez Jennifer D Fernandez Pamela Jean Fidler Marsha Finkelstein Janice Marie Finn Gina Firicano Madelyn D Firth Christine Fisher Daisy Evelise Flete Marie R Florestal Foade Armel Doulasse Rhiannon M Forbes Victoria Marie Ford Donald J Forgione Joseph Forgitano Johanna Fox Heidi L Franz Brianna Katherine Frasca Donovan Leslie Fraser Robert D Frechette Mathieu Furlotte-Bois Kathleen Marie Gaffney Lauren Nicole Garnick Jonathan Andrew Gately Elizabeth Gates Meaghan E Geary Gina Marie Generazzo Charles R George Stacey Marie Geotis Mary Frances Gill Carlos Gilliam Michelle A Girard

Christine M Goldstein Edward Anthony Gomez Priscilla Borges Gómez Radharani Gonzalez Marina Stochi Gorgati Amanda M Goveny Lauren Bentley Grace Roy G Gradozzi Elisa Maria Graffeo Corey Elizabeth Grasso Michel G Gravel Peggy Sue Gravlin Michael Greenwood Ashley Isabel Grimes Daniel Marl Grunst Joel Guptill Julio D Guzman Pros V Ham Eric Michael Hamlin James D Harbison Cheryl S Harold Paul A Harrington Jr Christina M Harris Kristi Harris Barry L Hart Tori Anna Hartman Nora Louise Harvey Heidi Hashem Elizabeth C Hayden Scott L Hazel Jr Maria E Wetherbee Tara L Helms Angel Henriquez Walter A Hernandez Jessica E Herrera Sokpira Heuk Joyce Ellen Hewson Alisha Linda Hiduchick Michael Charles Hiland Jennifer Hue Ho Kevin Thomas Hogan Joseph T Hollins Amy M Howard Alma Hoxhaj Carolyn deLangis Hoy Linda Marie Hussey Brisilda Hysenaj Kyriakoula Iliopoulos Kurt W Isherwood Laura Marie Ivone Jessica Rose Jackson Liniquie M Jackson Mathew Jepson Nathalie Jimenez Reid Joshua Carl Johnson Karon Leigh Johnson William S Johnson Kyle Steven Johnston Marcia Shari Jordan Alexa Jorgensson Erica Amanda Josselyn Joseph C Kahora Dawn Karolides Michael Kapsokalis Corie Lynne Keatley Spencer Campbell Keefe Leanne Marie Kelly Lisa M Kelly Shawna M Kendall Derrianna Kennedy Debra J Kennedy-Puzzo Lynne A Kerrigan Julia Ketsoian Kayla King Samuel J King Caitlyn Walsh Kinney Eileen Khouch Knapp Allison C Knoblich Katherine J Kobierski Gregory David Komornick Kary Roathanak Kong Charlotte Ruth Koolian Angela Dawn Kulakowski AnnMarie Kulis Bisaccio Kimberly R Lacey

Katherine Renee LaChapelle Thomas J Ladd Altagracia M Lara Jessica Laramie Jessica M Lavoie Mark Elliot Lawler Sean C Lawson Daniel Lazo Cortijo Stephanie A Leary Joseph Leblanc Charles L LeBlanc Jr Andrew S LeClerc Brittany Rose Legault Xaiomara Leon Kert V Lessard Sarah E Levins Anthony Thomas Lewis Kimberly Lynne Lezott Thary Sun Lim Robert E Logue Jr James S Loisou Stephany S Lok Christine Melissa Lopez David M Lopez Beatrice Louis Olita Louis Nicholas A Lovasco Roderick Love-Smith Gary G Lucas Guy J Lucien Renee Josephine Luongo Annette F Lustenberger Kaitlyn A MacDonald Megan E MacDonald Kyle MacEachern Gina Marie Macera Sherri Mackey Stacey Macpherson Kimberly N Madden Charlene D Madruga Jennifer Lee Maguire Kristen Mahan Margaret Mahoney Danielle Makosky Diana Lisette Maldonado Caitlin Ryan Mallett Bruce R Mangano Joanna L Mann Caitlin Bridget Mannion Alfred Manushi Marinez Jenifer Marc Sherry A Marconi Fausto A Marichal Ogando Maritza Marinez Gomez Eric Marino Vasilios Markos Jessenia E Marquez Jason C Marshall Thomas H Martin Manuel R Martinez Jason Matusek Wayne S Maxner Victoria Maxwell Kathleen Mayo Joan Marie Mazza Sharon H McCabe Colby McCauley Meghan B McDiarmid Tiana E McGhee Alicia R McIntire Meghan McKane Francis J McNulty III Elaine Marie Meehan Joseph D Melanson Kelsey I Melkonian Tania Mello Fransciso B Mendoza Frias Carmen M Menendez Rebecca Ann Menton Janice Mercuri-Almasi Francis Alphonse Messina Amanda Mickle Johanna E Miller Melissa Ann Miller Melissa A Mills

Y COLLEGE 2013 GRADUATES

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Leah A Mitchell Nicole Mizzoni Marianne Catherine Molina James Joseph Monagle Christian Stuart Mont Geanpaul Mora Victoria Rea Moran Alicia M Brunet Elizabeth Janice Morgan Joelle Moriconi Molebogeng M Morodi Matthew J Morris Catherine Morse Michael L Moschella Sean Patrick Moulton Yelena Belova Moyers Abdessamad Mrani-Alaoui Katie Mulholland Serge Maturin Mune Rolly Munyanya Jonathan P Murphy Andrew C Mustone Kristen Neil Lev Neyman Bichphuong Nguyen Michael A Nguyen Kristine Marie Nightingale Matthew R Niland Ryan Noftle Ashley M Nolan Gaetano Nure Lisa Oates Nataly Ochoa Kirsten O'Keefe Camilla Fernandes Oliveira Farron Cyr Oliver Sarah E Oliver-Munn Madison Ruth Onanian Francis James Oneil Miguel Angel Ozuna Jr Christopher James Pantapas Dawn A Panzo Michael J Patalano Mehul Sanjaykumar Patel Melinda Ann Patterson Linda Ann Paul Jenna Paul Cassanya B Pauley Braind Peavey Rose Marie Peguero Jeffrey B Pen Luisa F Pereira Bella E Perez Jose Perez Joshua Alexis Perez Mariaervita Perez Amanda A Perrault Francis Phillips Tania M Picano Samantha L Picillo Andrew M Pierce Sadrak Pierre Stephanie Heidi Pingryn Jared James Pizza Sophie A Plamowski Justin Plourde Clydell Krystal Powell Alyson Preston Amanda Lee Prifti Nash Ryan Pszenny Joseph T Quadros Krystin N Quinn Michael D Quinn Jr Karnya Kito Quintana Samah Ragab Brianna Kayla Ramirez Deandra Ramirez Elsira Maribel Ramirez Melissa M Raye Kathleen Mary Raymond Tina Clark Raymond Brian Reczek Carol Carkin Reilley Blanca Eloina Reyes Vallecillo Lisa Dianne Reynolds

LeeAnn M Reynolds Hellen M Reynoso Lourdes Cristal Reynoso Gonzalez Lucas Rezende Sarah A Rice Matthew E Richards Janet Elizabeth Riley Jaclyn E Rinaldi Gretty L Rivera Lee Rizzitiello Cheryl L Robbins Jessalyn Robins Clare Rochez Tiffany Elisabeth Rock Nicole Rodolpho Altagracia M Rodriguez Parra Julie Ivette Rodriguez Rosselyn Rodríguez-LaLana Farah Roman Alexander Romero Elisa M Romero Fabienne Romulus Brittney Roork Tiffany Emmarose Rosten Nancy J Roth Katherine Bartlett Roundy Dana E Rowe Dominique Ramona Roy Deborah Briant Rudloff Mark Anthony Rugoletti Kathleen Ruiz Daniel J Rull Gregory C Russo Amanda Elizabeth Sakovitz Piseth Sam Andrey Samuylov Bladimiro Sanchez Louis Sanchez Martinez Paula Sanderson Alicia Santana Estephany Santana Edwin Santillan Ilana Santos Mathieu C Sargent Jonathan Sarit Christopher Frank Sarno David Patrick Saunders Donna M Sawyer Tina Marie Scally Nancy J Scannell David P Scranton David James Schane Alycia Schutz Adelaide Elisabeth Scofield Derek James Scott Shaun Flynn Seariac Eric Steven Sears Brendan Seavey Alicia L Segarra Larisa Seredkina Emilia Serrano Conor John Shanahan Joseph John Sharamitaro Kathleen Wells Shaw Katie Lin Shaw Richard M Sheehan Sarah Kelsey Sheehan Samantha Leigh Shepherd Robert W Shine Heather Marie Shorten Ashley Tamara Shotwell Jacquelyn Shrestha Taylor Reneé Shultz Marisa Mary Siciliano Christina Marie Siebertz Ashley Silber Cidalia N Silva Heather Silvia Deborah Maida Simpson Mercy Simpson Sarah E Sirois Neco C Sison Nalin Sitha Venessa A Skinner

Adeline M Slocum Malee Slocum Brittany E Small Debra Smart Lindsey Rose Smith Stacey A Smith Jewel Numania Snyder Chenda Sok Stephanie Saua-Solis Victoria Soto Edward Souksomphong McKenzie Marie Souther Joseph Spallone Jr Karen Ann Spear Lisa Marie Speicher Brenda S Spencer Ashley Spongberg Samantha Sprague Gina Christine Squizzero Kara Ssembitto Arthur J Stark III Jennifer Marie Stevens Rafael Stinson Jacqueline Talice Strzesak Gisela A Suarez Cochachin Allyson Sullivan Rory Carter Sullivan Brian M Sullivan Kelly Ann Sullivan Staycee L Surette Yudelka Susana Diana J Tarantino Moyra Tarraza Cynthia Lee Taurasi Shaun Taylor Jessica M Taylor Khary Te Jeri Lynne Terenzoni James Sebastian Ternullo Gina Marie Testaverde Jean E Theberge Alexie J Thomas Noélle Raynae Thompson Kayla Monique Tiggs Adam Austin Tillinghast Jennifer N Tinkham Leanne Nicole Tirabassi Meagan J Tkachuk Lisa To Colleen Marie Todd Gonzalo P Tolosa Felix A Torres Lan Tran Dillon Anthony Traver Carolyn Troy Nicole C Tucker Ashley Kate Turner Donald F Turner III Lucien George Tyler Socrates D Valdez Kim Valenti Rebeca Valentin Tina Marie Van Alstyne Christopher L Vazquez Sybil K Velez Bianca Venezia Ashley Noelle Ventrice Sheyla Veras Abigail Marie Verga Gabriele P Vernacchio Yesica Via-Batista Vany Marie Vidal Kayla Ann Vilardi Maria A Villani Danielle Lisa Visone Janet Lee Voner Annie Membo Voumbo Deborah A Voyer Lydia Elizabeth Wahl Nicholas Scott Waiswilos Burke D Wallace Danielle Walsh Michele Walsh Charles G Wangari William J Watton

Joseph West Cody Andrew White Derek Henry White Jaclyn A White Lynne White Rachael Elizabeth White Emily Lana Whitlow Jacob C Whitman Taylor L Wholley Ryan A Wilkins Jill Rae Williams Krista Marie Williams Robert B Williamson Julie M Witham Alyssa Wojcicki Sheldon B Yarmovsky Demetri Zaimes Tessa Zak Carol Zichella Melanie Joanne Zitano Nicholas Robert Zuffelato

August

Alaa Abduljaleel Abdulwahid Jennifer Renee Andrade Emmanuel Atemnkeng Jennifer M Barrett Kevin F Barry Francis Bartholomew Kara J Berg Amanda Bettencourt Sarah Elizabeth Bettencourt Henry Albert Bouchard IV Thomas J Bourgeois Carla Marie Sheehan Zuleidy Brito Jennifer Debra Burgess Anthony M Cardoza Thomas R Carter Janice M Castillo Christine F Champanis Christopher Champigny William John Chiaradonna Chyrel Denise Christian Kerri Christie Nicholas Michael Cognato Laura Lee Corbosiero Brett James Crandall Ryan W Crowther Lee L Cusolito Stormy Levi DeFreest Charles R Denault III Adam DeRiggi Alexandra Dominguez Michael Benjamin Eaton Darlene Edwards Szuter Patrick M Eustace Alison M Ferrandi James Matthew Ford Christina Lee Cano Deni Angel Gaito Brian Joseph Gauthier James N Giovanni Natasha Lee Gonzalez Lauren Elizabeth Green John Hovanes Grigorian Chet B Gurung Michelle Harris Helen M Hobson Mary Ann Honaker Nicholas Ironfield David Pierre Benjamin M Jewell Kaleigh Johnson Reama Samir Jouni Therese Kamalondo Manjinder Kaur John Kingston Robert Harris Knapp Elena Lazar Joseph LeBlanc Layheang Ly Malinda Ly Kristi Nicole Lyons

Katie Maney Travis P Mazac Samuel Taylor McLain Karin Mercedes Julie Messinger Julie Murray Nohemy Nunez Espinal Molly A O'Hara Susan Isioma Okoh Ana Ortega Nadia Ouerhani Ashley Elizabeth Pavia Kyle Perreault Lisa Perry-Calderan Anthony Carmen Persia Jamie R Pitts Juliet Prenney Trina M Presutti Aaron B Pydynkowski Andrew Rabelo Marc Andrew Razin Jeffrey Reinold Melissa Reynolds Mary C Richardson Yahaira Rijo Del Rosario Gerardo Rodríguez Chávez, Jr Janine M Russo Marceline V Saint-Felix Shirley Salas Juan F Sanchez Carolisa Selmo Alyssa Shamberger Heather Sinclair Manpreet Singh Alba Soto Margaret Soto Lisa Marie Speicher Lyndsey Splaine Moses Ssebunya James P Sullivan Scott Eugene Sullivan Courtney Sweeney Beth Elinore Fulwider Talbot Gayle G Terhune Anthony N Theodore Felix A Torres Michelle A Tower Fiona Tu Zarnell Joanna Wallace Kaitlin Walsh Brandon Lee Whitlock Lorelei Wibberly-Dunajski Curtis Phillip Wightman Steven R Wood Dorothy M Wright-Irwin Nolan Ryan Young

January 2014

Joanna K Alexander Keene Parker Allen Helen Amore Christopher J Angelo Nathaly Sofia Baez Johanna Balbuena Keith Jerome Baldwin Hanna Bannikova Kristin Marie Barr Brittany Bauer Raquel Bendezu Leon Stephen Daniel Berardino Marc Patrick Bibaud David Hanson Bishop Jessica Ann Bishop Rudolf Christopher Boentgen Bianca Silva Borges Danielle Bornstein Alan Bourbeau Derna Bourdeau MacKenzie Joy Breton Donald F Brown III Renee Kimola Ann Jacques Dana Andrew Buonopane Rosa Buscaino

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Jacquelyn Byrne Medeiros Cassandra Campbell Catherine M Cantwell Xuan Cao Cara Ann Carideo Brian A Carito Michael D Carlson Sheryl-Ann Carolan Shanno Carrick Alyssa May Carro Yosqueline Casallas Gomez Veronica V Castillo Kristi L Cavagnaro Nicollette Marlissa Celeste Kathy Minh Che Kipchirchir Cheruiyot Vanessa Viola Cimino Jacqueline Rae Collins Jamar R Colucci Kelly Anne Comeau Philip Condon Jennifer C Eisnor Rebecca A Constantino Ashley Coombs Hayden Coombs John Jake Coppola Rosa Alexandra Corominas Yanitza Coronel Crystal M Cortez Devon Coss Carmen Crisostomo Peter M Crivello Katie M Crockett Amanda Cronin Crystal M Curley Josephine Currie Amanda Cutone Quynh Danh Dolly Danh Brianna L D'Apolito Samuel N Davis Massimo A Delisi Kathleen Dennis Michael R DeVito

Anacany Diaz Maria Victoria Diaz Ngozi Patience Dike Ashley Taylor Dimino George Dimitrakopoulos Miriam R Domer William James Donahue Tiffany M Donovan Timothy W Donovan Erin Driscoll Diana Durbano Taylor Englehardt Rosalind Sahara Rose Erikson Brenda L Espinal Tracey L Evans Leah S Faddoul Christopher Farren Samantha Katherine Felton Steven Finocchio Gina J Firicano Katherine Teresa Fitzgerald Caitlin Carol Ann Fitzpatrick Justin Patrick Ford Katie J Freeman Jessica L Fultz Kristi Lyn Furbush Wesley John Gallo Paula Rose Galvin Jovany Garcia Lindita Gashi Melissa Anne George Pierre Maniessa Germain Sabrina Gillis Desireé Ginepra Eileen Claire Girard Joia M Goyetche Joseph Michael Grasso, Jr Bryan Eric Gray Anthony Joseph Messina Harris Kim A Hart Alexander James Hayward Andrew David Heard Kelly Hiraldo Michelle Jolliffe Hodge

Matthew Wade Holler Kelly Houston Amanda L Hunt James Hunter Shelby Rose Innes Amadou Jawara Karon Leigh Johnson Elizabeth A Jonikas Jennifer B Joyce Jazmine Marie Julien Tyler R Jutras Joseph Lynn Kaulenas Kevin M Kenny Ayeda Khalid-Malik Robyn Elizabeth Kinghorn Alexandria Louise Kluge Samantha Knibbs Michael Knowlton William Kusch Jennifer L LaJoie Beth LaPointe David George Lawrence Krystal Lee LeBrun Nicholas Wayne LeColst Lisa M Levine Amanda Rose Lowry Allyson Lussier Bridget Lynch Daniel Lyons Adam R Maccario Jessica Tayla Macharia Caroline MacIntosh Heather MacLean Laura Marie Madden Courtney Ellen Manchester Dean Marsinelli Thomas H Martin Johannes Martinez Yelizka Martinez Sarah Freitas Sathler Martins Michael P Marxsen Edward Frank Mastrocola Liberta Mataj Tania A Mayorga

Law Day 2013

Stefanie A McCarthy Adam McKeever Lauren E Mears Johan Manuel Mejia Shaylyn Grace Merullo Lyndsey Mewa Shawn Millea Daniel J Mills Brandon P Misuraca Colette M Montoni Brenton Morrissey Laura C Moses Scott D Mullen Jill Murray Kali Marie McInnis Theresa M Nascimento Carol Neil Hollis Nelson Heather Nicholson Cynthia Nuñez Yohei Ohno Kayla O'Neil Sharolyn Pearyer Sophanna Pen Samara Assad Pereira Stephanie Nicole Perez Kevin T Phipps Russell Edward Pike Andrew S Pray Amanda Lee Prime Frederick C Prue Ann Qurat Maura A Racamato Samah Sayed Ragab Danielle Marie Rallo Deandra Ramirez Kenny Ramos Bethany Anne Reardon Stephanie Nicole Reeves Carla Veronica F Reis Oscar A Reyes Fernandez Matthew Richard Angela J Richi Melissa Ricker

Benito R Rivas John S Roeung Mark Francis Daniel Rooney Cora Jill Ruiz Kervin F Sainme Santo a Salvatore Sergio Sampaio Tina Scalisi Stacy Scouten Shaun Flynn Seariac Margerie Serrano Lizmara Serrano Velez Katelyn Marie Sheldon Laura Sierra Jessica M Silva Evan Robert Smith Margot Carlson Smith George Soundis Jennifer Stone Amanda F Stuart Ratha Sun Raphael Sunday Nicole M Surette Jaymes Henning Sweeney Shannon Barbara Thibault Jolene Maria Thomas Maryanne Tinkham Priscilla Ann Tobey Jessica Marie Tower David Leo Trainor III Eric Truong Matthew J Tulley Robert L Tuneburg Adriel Wajda Aimee L Webber Westley Allen White Jonathan Michael Wilson Robin Brittany Wood Christopher B Wreh Dea Xhama Daniel Young John Zegarowski Mustafa Zhugli

Realizing the Dream: Equality for All

Please join us on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 AM for NSCC’s Annual Law Day lecture.

Law Day is celebrated every year across the nation. President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Law Day in 1958 to mark the nation's commitment to the rule of law. In 1961, Congress issued a joint resolution designating May 1 as the official date for celebrating Law Day. Every president since has issued a Law Day proclamation on May 1 to celebrate the nation's commitment to the rule of law.

This year’s theme of Realizing the Dream: Equality for All will provide an opportunity to explore the movement for civil and human rights in America and the impact it has had in promoting the ideal of equality under the law. It will provide a forum for reflecting on the work that remains to be done in rectifying injustice, eliminating all forms of discrimination, and putting an end to violations of our basic human rights.

The lecture will take place at the Danvers campus, Math & Sciences building lecture hall, Room DS 119 with a teleconference to the Lynn campus gym.

Please join us for an interesting lecture; refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public but seating is limited. For more information or to reserve your seat please contact Sandy Rochon, Alumni Coordinator, srochon@northshore.edu or 978 762-4000 ext 5481.

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WE NEED NEW STUDENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE PENNON!

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MAY 2013

STUDENT LIFE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May

Event

Location

May 1, 2013 May 2, 2013

Danvers Ping Pong Tournament Student Awards Ceremony Performing Arts Play “365 Days 365 Plays” Battle of the Bands Performing Arts Play “365 Days 365 Plays” Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society Induction Performing Arts Play “365 Days 365 Plays” HAWC Walk Queer Straight Alliance Meeting Zumba Class Program Council Meeting Yoga Class Spring Fling Zumba Class Billiards Tournament Yoga Class Spring Fling Day Classes End Rain Date for Battle of the Bands Student Government Association Meeting

DB129 Lynn Campus Gym Lynn Arts, Lynn MA Danvers Campus Lynn Arts, Lynn MA

May 3, 2013

May 4, 2013 May 5, 2013 May 6, 2013

May 7, 2013 May 8, 2013

May 9, 2013

May 10, 2013

May 13, 2013

May 13-15, 2013 May 14, 2013 May 15, 2013

May 16, 2013 May 20, 2013

May 21, 2013 May 22, 2013 May 23, 2013

May 24, 2013 May 27, 2013 May 28, 2013 May 29, 2013 May 30, 2013

Evening Classes End Zumba Class Final Exam Period Yoga Class National Society of Leadership Induction Ceremony Zumba Class Yoga Class Service Learning Awards/ Ceremony Zumba Class Spring Community Service Project Program Council Meeting Yoga Class Zumba Class Commencement Ceremony Yoga Class Student Government Association Meeting Memorial Day - School Closed Yoga Class Zumba Class Yoga Class

Time 10:00 PM – 1:00 PM 2:30 PM 7:00 PM

7:00 PM

Lynn Arts, Lynn MA Salem DB208 & LW307 Lynn Gym DB208 & LW307 Lynn Gym Lynn Campus Lynn Gym DB129 Lynn Gym Danvers Campus

3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM 9:30 AM 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 9:30 AM 10 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

DB208 & LW307

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Lynn Gym

9:30 AM

Lynn Gym Lynn Gym Lynn Gym Lynn Gym

6:00 PM

Lynn Gym Lynn DB208 & LW307 Lynn Gym Lynn Gym Salem State University Lynn Gym DB208 & LW307 Lynn Gym Lynn Gym Lynn Gym

9:30 AM

9:30 AM 9:30 AM

9:30 AM 8 AM Shifts Start 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM

9:30 AM 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

SEE STUDENT ACTIVITIES FOR MORE DETAILS EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM

Health Services would like to acknowledge all the students who volunteered for our 8th Annual Fit & Fun Health Fair held on Wednesday, April 3, 2012 on the Lynn campus. Your help was greatly appreciated and made for a fun-filled, lively and successful event for everyone. In addition to the students photographed to the left, we would like to thank Sigma Alpha Pi Leadership Society volunteers Edith Ngetuny, Hannah Tumwesige, Sheyla Vera and Lisa Jones and Presidential scholar Sarah Basley.

From left to right: Shirley Phoung, Clare Rochez, Marylyn Tamayo, Jairo Castillo and Ana Stipanobic.

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For all of our students who are graduating this month I offer my heartfelt congratulations and very best wishes as you graduate! I would also like to welcome you to NSCC’s Alumni Association and hope that you will stay connected with us. Please maintain your connection to this valuable network as you continue in your academics and career. Your connections with fellow graduates, students, NSCC faculty, staff and administration and over twenty thousand NSCC alumni who all started where you did can be the foundation for your professional network.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Alumni Association Scholarships:

Nancy Allphin, Ruth Fisher and Lindsey Smith will all be continuing their education at four year schools and will receive NSCC Alumni Scholarships to assist them. Congratulations Nancy, Ruth and Lindsey!

I look forward to seeing you all at the commencement rehearsal on the morning of May 23 at the Salem State University O’Keefe Center. NSCC’s Alumni Association Board will be volunteering selling NSCC Alumni T- shirts and diploma frames, with all proceeds going to fund future alumni scholarships. Meet current board members and find out ways you can get involved with our alumni board.

The Alumni Office will provide refreshments immediately following graduation rehearsal and FREE raffles!

Hope to see you there!

Sandy

NSCC Alumni Coordinator Sandy Rochon can be reached at srochon@northshore.edu or 978 762 4000 ext 5481.

Find us online at www.northshore.edu/alumni Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/myNSCC.alumni

T-BUILDING PARKING IN LYNN IS FREE FOR STUDENTS OF NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

For students at NSCC’s Lynn Campus, TBuilding parking can help you park free and get a place to park any time. If you don’t have a place to park on the Lynn campus, you don’t have to worry about that. You just have to get your student ID card, and go in front of the Central Square T-building.

Show your student ID card, and you can park for free. The T-building is large parking garage; it has five floors which means there are many places available every time to park. This garage contains 965 spaces and appears to not have a high level of utilization.

It is integrated into the train station structure. If you’re not a student, the parking rate is $1 per hour, $4.00 daily, and $45.00 monthly. It is free, if you are a student of NSCC. You can get more information for LAZ Parking; the T-building is managed by them. You can also get information in Student Services on the Lynn Campus.

Don’t forget to get your student ID card.

For more information, you can call or mail: LAZ Parking 325 Broad St Lynn, MA 01901-1511 (781)-794-1791 NSCC Student Services 300 Broad St Lynn, MA 01901 (781) 593-6722