MARCH 2010
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A D ec l a ra t i on o f E q u a l i t y a nd H o p e
O l y mp i c L u g e r D i es D u r i n g P r a ct i c e
• A Monthly Publication For The Students of North Shore Community College, Danvers, Lynn & Beverly, Massachusetts •
BY THOMAS MCCAUL
There comes a time in every family’s lives when you have to sacrifice for one another; that time is upon us. Following the catastrophic earthquake that ripped through Haiti claiming more than 200,000 innocent lives, and
leaving an estimated one million homeless, countries such as the United Kingdom, Iceland, China, Israel, and America organized together and substantiated the idea that compassion can triumph over strife.
“Good morning and thank you for coming for this black history month cultural activity and celebration sponsored by TRiO/Student Support Services, Upward Bound, the Multicultural Society and the Diversity Leadership Council,” the voice of Miguel Lugo announced, echoing through the gymnasium to an audience of 30-50 students and faculty Friday morning. After Mr. Lugo explained that the event was in support of the Haiti Earthquake relief efforts, he gave special thanks to Vice President Donna Richemond, Dean Lloyd Homes, Lisa Milso and Espy Herrera. Mr. Lugo went on to say “we will be showcasing a talent and fashion show segment covering the decades starting with the 60’s”.
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The focal point of the themes was the social struggles of economics, politics, civil rights, and racial equality. Visitors to the event were greeted by two table stands adorned with red, black, and green balloons representing the colors of the UNIA Flag. There was also a 10 gallon water jug placed
upright for people to donate to the Haiti relief efforts. Another table, commemorating the efforts of the New Orleans Service Trip, featured photographs of students and faculty members making an effort to rebuild down in New Orleans.
The show began with a raffle as Mr. Lugo asked the audience questions pertaining to famous civil rights activists, poets and artists from the last 50 years. The first rounds of raffles were followed by a solo dance performance by student Kim Tran and a poetry reading by Professor Troy Smith. Afterwards, during the play of an instrumental hip-hip song, male and female students participated in walking down an imaginary runway boasting their “stuff’ to an on-looking audience who expressed their respect with exuberant applause and light verbal praise. Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” welcomed the show’s next theme which demonstrated— Continued on Page 4
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BY NELSON BAKER
All over the world, people tuned in to watch the excitement take place in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Winter Olympics were very popular this year with a record number of viewers. Some of the events that took place were the skiing, figure skating, and the luge competition. The tragic death of 21-year-old Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili on February 12, 2010, just prior to the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics, placed a dark shadow over the games before they even began.
Kumaritashvili’s father reported on the phone call he had with his son just days before his death. He said to him, “Dad, I’m
scared. I’m scared of this one turn.” Ironically, the turn he spoke of was the last one he would ever take. Despite his uneasiness about the Whistler track, he assured his father that he was going to make them proud.
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Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili
Michael Goldman Speaks to NSCC Presidential Scholars
BY: AMANDA FROST
The Presidential Scholars had the privilege of meeting with political consultant Michael Goldman on Friday February 19th in the Student Life Lounge. Michael Goldman is currently a senior consultant for the Government Insight Group in Boston and a lecturer at Tufts University. Prior to this position, Goldman co-hosted two national radio programs for Bloomberg Radio News. Early in his professional career, he served as a consultant in Federal, State, and local governments, and later became a prominent political consultant. In 2008, Goldman, a previous recipient of four 'Best of Boston' awards as well as numerous other national awards for excellence in politics, was recognized by Boston Magazine as one of
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the 25 most powerful people working in Massachusetts poli-
served as a lecturer in the political science department at Tufts
In this photo taken by Kurt Eddy: Michael Goldman speaks to the scholars.
tics. He has taught and lectured at virtually every major college and university in New England. For the past decade he has
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University, where he teaches such courses as "Media,
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