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BY. CHRIS RICCI Republican Congressional candidate Bill Hudak made an appearance at the Danvers Campus on Monday the 25’Th in hopes of reaching out to a diverse and younger crowd. This 6’Th District candidate is running against John Tierney who has held a seat for nearly fourteen years now. Looking to extend out to the student vote, Mr. Hudak went around the Danvers lunchroom and introduced himself to the students. “He was very polite” says a student “I couldn’t believe I didn’t know who he was before this.” John Hudak, thought relatively unknown (unlike Tierney) has stayed relatively low-key advertising wise and, seemingly, the only ads on TV about Mr. Hudak are attack ads from the Tierney camp. “It’s hard to believe that they got away with those ads” says Jack Lawrance, who was in the lunchroom at the time, “when he talked about what he stood
for, I had the ads in the back of my mind and they said the OPPOSITE. I am glad I heard the man face-to-face and not screen-to-face.” Many students were eager to ask Bill Hudak questions about his
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political past and his hopes for the future, and he graciously answered them all. Bill, himself, has been an attorney specializing in aiding employees for nearly 26 years and has also owned a business himself. “I
found my own law offices [Hudak Law Offices] in the 80’s and it’s been going strong ever since.” On dealing mostly with employees, Hudak stated that he’s “worked in small businesses my whole life and, being a small business owner myself, I know how tough it can be.” Hudak also explained what provoked him to run for congress. “About two years back, I read some articles about the job market because I wanted to see what my son would have to face when he graduated college,” Hudak started, “and the more I read, the more bleak it looked. That’s when I knew something had to be done and someone had to stand up for this.” Continually proving that he’s trying his best to be the champion of the everyday college student, Hudak explained why he picked apart the Obama Health Care Plan and chose only “relevant” parts
The Immigrant Experience
BY. JOSE MIRANDA “I don’t want two classes of citizens in this country. I want everybody to prosper.” President Barack Obama
It is estimated that there are between eleven and twelve million undocumented immigrants living in the United States, while each year, approximately sixty-five thousand of those undocumented immigrants are students who graduate from U S high schools. The vast majorities of undocumented students were brought to the United States not of their own free will,
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but as children by their parents and have lived in the United States for the greater part of their lives. These same undocumented immigrants are high school seniors that have successfully met all the require-
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ments to graduate and have high dreams of continuing onto college. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that those dreams of a higher education will never become a reality.
On October 21st, 2010, North Shore Community College and its students, made their voice heard towards the support of a Dream. Through the Diversity Dialogues, Student life brought to our school’s gym an informational forum that allowed for the discussion and reasonable dialogue of the immigrant experi-
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BY CHAD FREEMAN America has a long history of caring for those who rose to defend our nation, even before the creation of our great country. It has been said that the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces after 9/11 are the “new greatest generation”. In 1636, when the Pilgrims were at war with the Pequot Indians, a law was passed that soldiers disabled during the fighting would be supported by the colony. Benefits increased with the inception of our nation, and through the years of peace and war that have strengthened our dedication to freedom. One of the biggest breakthroughs in veterans benefits came with the GI Bill in 1944, of which millions of returning veterans partook. Before this monumental bill passed, education and homeownership were, for the most part, unreachable dreams for the average veteran. The GI Bill allowed many, who would come back to flood the job market, the chance to opt for a college degree. The bill has been revamped twice, once in 1984, and again in 2008, providing enhanced benefits for those who have served on, or after, September 11, 2001. Many returning veterans, however, do not know about the wealth of benefits that are available to them. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has long led the way with veteran compensation and benefits. Obscured within the mires of federal and state laws, hidden gems can be found. From bonuses, educa-
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tion and financial assistance, and hiring preference, to better rates on home loans. If you are a veteran, it is recommended that you seek the guidence of the NSCC Veterans Coordinators, your local VA office or veterans organization (IAVA, VFW, AmVets, etc.), or just do a quick search on the internet for “veteran benefits”, as billions of dol-
lars are set aside each year to support those who have stepped up to defend our country. Some benefits may vary, depending on when you served, but many are available to all veterans.
The following are examples of some of the benefits available to veterans: • Massachusetts “Welcome Home” Bonus – If a Massachusetts veteran has served overseas for six months or more, they are entitled to a tax free bonus of $1000, and $500 for each subsequent deployment. In other words, free money for you, if you have served overseas. All you have to do is fill out a form. (www.tinyurl.com/welcomeho mebonus) CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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USING YOUR FINANCIAL AID REFUND WISELY
BY AMANDA ABREU Financial aid disbursements posted to students accounts at the end of October, and refund checks are in the process of being mailed to students this month. If you have a remaining credit from your financial aid, and are anticipating a refund check, please take a few moments to consider the best way to utilize your excess funding. The steps you take now could mean a bigger payoff later on.
Tip #1 – Don’t squander loan money If you have borrowed a Stafford loan, and are receiving a refund check, it is important that you understand your check is actually “borrowed” money. Students are eligible to use Stafford loan money to pay for direct costs, such as tuition, fees, and health insurance, but you may have borrowed your loan to help pay for indirect costs, such as textbooks, a computer, or a commuter rail pass. Decide how much of your refund money you actually need to keep before you spend it, because you have the option of returning your unused money, and paying back your lender directly. This would reduce your overall loan amount, so you graduate with as little debt as possible. There is no prepayment penalty associated with federal student loans. Remember, don’t spend the money on anything you don’t need, or you may regret carrying that debt for the next ten years.
Think about the best way to save and grow your money, and open up a local bank account. Since you will need a place to cash your refund check, find a local bank where you can deposit your check and withdraw money, as needed. Choose one with convenient ATM access (withdrawal fees add up), and don’t pay any account maintenance fees. Most places offer free checking or savings for students, so take advantage of those offers. Another option is to use an online banking resource, such as ING Direct or Emigrant Direct. They offer higher interest rates than “brick and mortar” banks, because they don’t have the cost and maintenance associated with running branch locations. Each semester, if you receive even a small refund amount, you can grow your account with your refunds.
Tip #3 - Establish an emergency fund If you haven’t already done so, create an emergency fund. Just because you’re a student doesn’t mean you won’t have emergencies. Place a small portion of your refund aside, and keep it handy in case something comes up. What if your car needs repairing, or you can’t work as much during finals? An emergency fund can help supplement the unexpected times. The bonus is that, as your fund grows, you will have a bigger cushion when you graduate. That could help you if you plan to move onto another college, or while you start your new career.
If a computer is on your list of purchases this term, save money by shopping for student specials. Located within your Pipeline home page is a link to GovConnection, which offers hardware and software discounts to NSCC students and faculty. Apple also offers online discounts to college students through the “Education Store” section of their website. If you can do without the laptop, you may find desktops to be considerably cheaper. We’re talking a few hundred dollars. Get the most savings by going with a model that doesn’t have all the fancy features, but will get the job done. If you have to get a laptop, consider looking at refurbished items. A used laptop can also cost significantly less than a new model, especially if you are just looking for something to type up papers or do internet research. As always, don’t take risks with your equipment. Keep an eye on your belongings, and don’t forget to secure them when you’re not using them. They cost an awful lot to replace.
Tip #5 – Think before you buy. As you move forward to make any purchases with your refund check, ask yourself “Do I need it?” If you think you don’t, wait a bit. Don’t buy something on impulse. Write down an item, or a list of items, and wait a week. At the end of the week, if you think you still need something, then consider buying it. But always compare prices! Students, like anyone else, should learn how to comparison-shop, to get the best deals.
NSCC Staff Spotlight
Tip #2 – Open up a bank account
BY CASSIE PRUITT AND CHRIS LEE Need to manage your student life? Just head down to the Student Life office in Danvers and you will be greeted with a smile and taken care of to the fullest by a dedicated staff member named Laurie Duberry. Laurie started out as a workstudy student here at NSCC and promoted to a part-time employee then on to a full-time employee. When I asked her what she likes most about NSCC and the students here, she said, “I like the diversity, and I enjoy working in the Student Life office with the students.” Laurie finds working at NSCC a rewarding job, because she gets to work with great people. She also enjoys the students because she can interact with them on a personal level through her office and the Student Life lounge. When I asked her what she would change, she said, “I would like to see more students participate in student-run events and activities.”
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Laurie was born in Salem, MA. She lives in Haverhill, MA now. She has two children, one of which attends NSCC. Laurie was married this past July, Laurie and her husband will be taking their honeymoon in December where they will go to
her husbands home island in Montserrat. They both enjoy playing pooleach week at a local pool hall. Want to nominate a faculty or staff member to be spotlighted in the next issue of the pennon? Simply go to northshore.edu/ pennon and submit your vote!
Dean’s Corner
BY: MARTHA BRINE & STEPHEN CREAMER This month the Dean of Retention and Student Success, Dr. Martha Brine and the Dean of Student Financial Services, Mr. Stephen Creamer provide some important information about the Winter/Spring 2010 Early Registration process for all current students. Winter/Spring 2011 Semester – Coming Soon!
Check out the upcoming important dates for the Winter/Spring 2011 Semester:
-November 1st – Enrollment Office turns on Winter/Spring 2011 credit course schedule for viewing by students via Pipeline.
-November 8th – Registration for Winter/Spring 2011 begins -December 7th – Winter/Spring 2011 Payment Due Date -January 24th – Classes begin, Day & Evening
As a current student here at the College, you can get a jump on picking next semester’s courses now at the days and times that will be most convenient for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to get assistance from your Academic Advisor in choosing the appropriate courses for your program of study. In early to mid October you received an email from Dan O’Neill and Betsy Mariere telling you the name of your advisor and that person’s contact information. Go into Pipeline and find that email and use the contact information given there to make an appointment with your advisor. If your advisor is in the Student Support and Advising Center, that office is conveniently located on both the Lynn (W114) and Danvers (DH101) campuses and provides walk-in service. If you deleted the email and can’t remember who your advisor is, you can find this information online by going to www.northshore.edu and logging into your NSCC Pipeline
account and then select the following: School Services Student Services and Registration Student Records Student Information—see information beside Primary Advisor Remember, your advisor is there not only to help you choose the correct courses, but also to answer questions regarding career and/or transfer possibilities in your program and provide advice and support to help you be successful in your current semester courses. Take the time to connect with this person. It will make a difference for you! Once you have consulted with your advisor about your program/course requirements, you can register for these courses on Pipeline, beginning November 8th. The last day to courses for add/drop Winter/Spring 2011 is January 30, 2011. The next date to be mindful of is December 7th. Students must choose a payment option by 5 p.m. on December 7th or their class schedule will be dropped for non-payment. Those students who register after December 7th must have a payment option in place at the time of registration. We urge you to register early and choose a payment option. We recommend you do this, to lock in the best course selections and times to meet your busy schedule. To review your payment options, please go thttp://www.northshore.edu/fina ncial_aid/ and choose “Semester Payment Options” from the featured links. Our doors are open for any and all questions. You can reach Dean Brine at mbrine@northshore.edu or drop into the Student Support and Advising Centers on either campus. You can contact Dean Creamer at screamer@northshore.edu or drop into Student Financial Services which is also located on both campuses. Good Luck with the remainder of your Fall semester
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Athletes And Image
BY ASHLEY VIATOR Tiger Woods, Brett Favre, Antonio Cromartie, Ron Artest, Barry Bonds, and many other athletes are held to a certain standard when it comes to their image. There are conduct rules in the leagues, and in athlete contracts, it is stated that they can’t engage in activities that are detrimental to him or her or
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line reporter. He also tried to go for the Jets team masseuses and supposedly sent them inappropriate picture messages too. This is Brett Favre, a man in is forties, who is still playing football, and he retired once, and then planned to retire again, but didn’t.. Unlike Tiger Woods, who is divorced, Brett Favre is still married. And like Tiger, has children. Brett also has won one Superbowl. Yet with the recent scandal the NFL has decided to conduct an investigation into the situation. Multiple children by different women is what is with Antonio wrong Cromartie’s image. It doesn’t send a good message to young children who watch the sport and hear about his multiple children by different women. It shows a lot of immaturity on his end. Do these off-field issues take away from the fact that he is a good player? Absolutely not. Despite his off-field issues, the NFL has never suspended him. Many players in the NBA are seen as thugs, Ron Artest is no exception to this. He was suspended for 73 games and the playoffs, he got into a fight with a few fans and a Detroit Pistons player. The fight was highly publicized. He’s had more suspensions, but those are not as high profile as his 73 game suspension, which is the longest suspension in
the team they play for. Yet some athletes break the league’s conduct policy. Athletes are supposed to be “role models,” people children want to be like when they grow up. Children want to be like their so-called idols. Yet, athletes are held to such high standards, and sometimes they don’t hold true to those standings. Tiger Woods had this image of a family man. He had a supermodel wife (they divorced), and he has children. However, he like most likely other athletes, got involved in extra marital affairs. His dirty laundry was aired out to the public on different media outlets, and his image as a family man was tarnished. He had affairs with women in the adult entertainment industry when he was on the tour. Not only was his image tarnished, but his golf game suffered too. After spending months away from golf trying to figure things out with his family, and a stint in rehab for his problems, he returned to golf at the Masters Tournament. He didn’t play well, and he didn’t play well in the other tournaments he entered either. Brett Favre is another athlete that had a very good image. He seemed like he was a golden boy. His scandal, he sent inappropriate picture message to a female New York Jets side-
NBA history. Since then, it can be said that he has matured, however with his fight with fans and another NBA player he can still be seen as a thug. He is not the only NBA player with image issues. Many players that have image issues should know better
like the one regarding Students on parents policies seeing that “kids don’t need to be thrown into the deep-end so early on and definitely could use and would need the extra time to sort their lives out.” This wasn’t the first stop on his college tour, but Bill Hudak
seemingly enjoyed this particular stop quite a bit. “I’ve stopped at Gordon and Salem State, for example,” Hudak stated “, but the problem with settings like that is that I’m in front of a big lecture hall and it’s not really intimate.” I asked Mr. Bill Hudak person-
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than to get angry at other players and start fighting with fans. Barry Bonds, the home run king, has never really had a good image. His career has been marred with scandals. Steroids, perjury, an extra marital affair, and problems with the media. Barry Bonds pretty much used steroids for the majority of his career and lied
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New Orleans Service Project
North Shore Community College Labor Of Love Committee recently invited students to apply to become members of the 6th New Orleans Service Project. The application
New Orleans who do not have the resources or power to rebuild their neighborhoods and homes. They will also have the opportunity to learn more about New Orleans, to develop new
Manager of Boston Street McDonalds in Lynn Denise Legere and crew
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about it. He is a cheater, no one should look up to Barry Bonds as a role model, and his cheating was highly publicized by the media. He claims that he never knew what he was taking were steroids, yet there is evidence that suggests otherwise. The federal government is even going after him, for perjury and obstruction of justice charges. He’s already been indicted on those charges. Despite the known steroid use, all his hitting records still stand, yet tainted, because he used drugs to get them. In the San Francisco Giants locker room, he would always sit alone, and hated the media, and rarely talked to reporters. He rarely gave autographs too fans either. Barry Bonds, while married had a mistress, this was also well known. He was always in his own world. With a lot of issues in sports, especially issues with image, it is important not to forget that athletes are people too. Off the field they try to live somewhat normal lives, they make mistakes like the rest of us. Yet because of their careers and are in the public eye more often, their mistakes, scandals and issues are more publicized. Just because these athletes do wrong, it doesn’t make them bad people, it just means that they aren’t the best role models.
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ally about his advice for students who might be interested in running for a federal office, even if they had limited experience. He told me how that, though he had limited office experience, he has life experience that he believes “definitely proves to be efficient in this type of field”
process consisted of students answering a questionnaire, obtaining letters of recommendation from faculty and providing tetanus information. Over 70 students applied and 15 were invited to a formal interview with the committee members. The committee which consisted of students, faculty and staff are pleased to announce that the following students have been selected to attend this January 2011 trip: Farah Ahmad, Sara Barrientos, Joseph Basher, Marissa Carfagna, Gisell De La Cruz, Emily Jones, Roberta Leal, Michael Nguyen, Mirna Portillo, Alexander Reddy and Adeline Henrietta Slocum These students will be working with “Rebuilding Together” and “Volunteers of America” in assisting those in the hurricane affected areas of
friendships, increase knowledge of self and gain a deeper understanding of social issues. As you can imagine, a project of this scale will involve an enormous amount of fundraising by the students and we are asking for the college and the community’s support in helping us raise our goal of $10,000 which will go towards the costs of airfare, housing, van rental, food and daily expenses. The students selected have already begun actively fundraising and have sold Yankee Candles and worked with McDonalds on Boston Street in Lynn who donated a portion of their food proceeds on October 20. Other events planned include dining at The Tides restaurant located in Nahant at the end of the Nahant Causeway on Monday, November 8th between 5-8pm.
BY ADAMO PULZONE The day is Thursday, September 9th 2010 and a legendary Quarterback is suiting up for a heavily anticipated rematch against the team that knocked him and his colleagues out of last year’s Super Bowl contention. Despite missing training camp due to worrisome concerns on a healing left ankle, his tough mentality and high ego leads him to continue where he left off last season. With high hopes entering the rambunctious and noisy SuperDome for the first game of the football year, Brett Favre a twenty year veteran and the most famous record holder of the league feels prepared to lead his team to another victorious season. However, old age finally proved more dominant over the Minnesota Vikings’ Quarterback who threw for well under 200 yards in the opening
game loss to the Saints’ 9 - 14 victory. His next three games, completing a quarter of the regular season didn’t prove too well either, ending in a total of one win out of four games and throwing for 5 touchdowns and a staggering 7 interceptions. Favre, who is nown as an indestructible player that has never missed a game since George Bush Sr. was in office (1992) is expected to end that streak by this season. Not only is he suffering from a pre-existing ankle injury, but the 41 year old Quarterback is gaining tendonitis pains in his right elbow which happens to be his throwing arm. These injuries haven’t kept Brett off the field for long, but are resulting in many under thrown passes on first down and touchdown opportunities. For a team with missing key offensive players, Continued on Page 10
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Police Log
10/1/2010 9:38 AM Lynn: Ofc. Scouten was dispatched to outside the cafe near cashier to retrieve a bag of contraband (Marijuana). It was placed in an evidence bag to be destroyed.
10/1/2010 1:09 PM Lynn: Report from staff member that she has a non student in her office making her nervous requesting officer presence. Officers Scouten and Sgt. Vaccaro on scene. Non student being calm, officer Scouten cleared.
10/5/2010 2:08 PM Lynn: A female reports a black male with a bike near the elevators is selling half price MBTA tickets. K S is the party. A WMS check was performed and nothing came back active.
10/6/2010 10:10 AM Lynn: Ofc. Grondin spotted M E on the second floor of the McGee building. M E tried to flee the building but was detained by and arrested by Ofc, Grondin for trespassing. The suspect will be processed and then transferred to Lynn District Court.
10/6/2010 7:20 PM Lynn: Ofc. Claudino called in that he was out with a party in Broad St. lot. Ofc. Ventura and Sgt. Thomas were dispatched to back him up. Ofc Claudino stated that a BMW MA Reg. 685EV5 operated by a hispanic male was fleeing the Broad St. lot, Broad St. towards Washington.
BY NELSON BAKER Picking herself up off the ground after yet another frustrating slip in the rain, Sarah Wells walked alone down Tremont Street with tears in her eyes, wondering if the baby inside of her felt it too. She had gained less than 10 lbs since she found out she was pregnant just over two months ago, but it may as well have been 50; every movement felt new to her. In her thoughts, she worried about what the life of her child would be like, with no father, no money, and a teenage mother that had no idea what to do with something that fragile. She wondered how she could possibly make the life of this child any better than her own mess of an existence.
Ofc. Claudino stated that he approached the vehicle to advise the male that he was parked in a faculty spot. The male stated that he was waiting for a student. He also stated that he was a student at which time Ofc, Claudino asked for his student ID. The male then put his car in drive and fled at a high rate out of the lot.
The car comes back to E L 1/25/83 who does not have an active license. Lynn police was notified to keep an eye out for the vehicle. All units cleared Party was checked for a BOP and WMS both were negative.
10/8/2010 9:00 AM Lynn: A staff member reports that a hispanic male keeps waiting for her when she is done with work. The hispanic male waits at the west end of the McGee building , then asks if he can talk to her. The woman states that she tells the man she does not want to talk but the man persists. Eventually the man leaves. According to the victim the last time this happened was thursday 10/7/10 at 1700 when she was leaving work. Sgt. Vaccaro, Cpl. Guadenzi is investigating the incident and have a possibl suspect on video.
10/8/2010 10:31 AM Lynn: Motor vehicle collision, main lot, Lynn campus. Cpl. Gaudenzi, Sgt. Vaccaro on scene to exchange papers and take report. No personal injuries reported.
10/12/2010 2:01 PM Lynn: Ofc. Scouten stood by while Lynn police and Transit police assisted an individual having emotional problems. The patient will be transported to the hospital for an evaluation, VIA Atlantic Ambulance, who has just arrived at the MBTA garage area. 10/12/2010 1406 Union Hospital
10/13/2010 8:21 PM Lynn: L F reported to Sgt. Thomas that a man was inside of the 1st floor west end men’s room was yelling and being disruptive.
Sgt. Thomas, Ofc. Claudino and Ofc. Ventura were dispatched to investigate.
Male party identified 8/29/1961 was run WMS. A positive hit came back for an active warrant out of East Boston for attempt to commit a crime, and destruction of property over $250.00. Warrant docket # 0905CR000794.
Suspect was taken into custody, Lynn police were notified for transportation.
Sgt. Thomas conducted a BOP search which came back with 33 adult arraignments. Suspect was issued a verbal trespass from the campus.
10/14/2010 10:20 AM Lynn: Ofc. Ventura reports MA reg. 454DS6 struck the bumper of MA reg. 159GW7 while attempting to park causing damage to the rear left side drivers side bumper. Photos were taken and a report assigned to Ofc. Ventura.
10/15/2010 2:01 PM Lynn: Two male individuals that were hanging around the gym area for hours questioned by Cpl. Gaudenzi why they were here. Light skinned male party and black male party refused to give ID when asked by Cpl. Gaudenzi. Both parties were asked to leave. Both parties left the college area.
Say “Good-Bye” to Cyber-Privacy
BY SARAH KENNEDY MCPHEE, MPH, HEALTH QUARTERS Have you heard story about the sex scandal at Duke University? Recent grad Karen Owen wrote a 42-page Powerpoint “mock” thesis, “An Education Beyond the Classroom: Excelling in the Realm of Horizontal Academics,” that rates and compares sexual encounters she had with 13 male athletes, identifying them by name and including photos of each. She thought this was solely for her amusement and that of a few friends she shared it with via email, but it turned out she was seriously mistaken. Those “friends” passed it on to others, and, it quickly went viral, turning into a national news story. Needless to say, her “hook ups” are furious and Karen has removed her Facebook page, essentially going underground to avoid the attention. What can we learn from this and the various “sexting” incidents - most recently NFL quarterback Brett Favre allegedly sending genital photos to a young woman – constantly in the news? You cannot assume that anything you put out through the Internet will only be seen by your intended audience. An email can be forwarded, posted, Tweeted, and quickly made available to anyone on the web. It’s best to remember this before you hit send, and think through the possible consequences if your material were to land in someone else’s lap. Respect and consideration is important in sexual relationships. Karen’s relationships seemed more casual than committed, but regardless, everyone involved should still be treated with respect. Sharing personal
“Imagine That”
The darkening clouds warned of even more stormy weather, but Sarah chose rain over the chaos that was ensuing within her home. Her parents had been fighting for hours and the last thing she wanted was for them to focus on her. She was stressed out already, and a miscarriage would torment her for years. Then again, she wondered if this might not be such a bad thing after all, at least compared to the alternative. She needed a way out of her situation, and she had limited options. In the darkness, Sarah found a dimly lit path leading to the train tracks below. She found a place to sit on a slab of concrete, and wrapped her arms around her body, shivering. Her stomach was in knots, though she felt
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as if she could fall asleep within seconds. Her worries were getting the best of her again. The rumbling of an oncom-
through with it. She knew the train would keep its speed as it traveled past her, since they were between stops. All she
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ing train shook the ground, and Sarah looked into the distance at the light that gradually lit up her surroundings. It was a sign, she suspected. It was her way out, if she was strong enough to go
would have to do is walk a few steps and close her eyes. Within seconds, it would all be over. Sarah stood up as the train’s lights had engulfed the entire area with its brightness. She had
information about her sexual encounters and identifying her partners by name and photo was disrespectful of their privacy. Healthy relationships, no matter the level of commitment, are respectful, mutual and safe. Gender roles are constantly in flux. Media commentators and Karen herself have said that “men have been doing
this for years,” i.e. “kissing and telling” and rating partners in locker rooms. So this situation represents a reversal of those roles; some may find it empowering, others equally dehumanizing. Regardless of whether gender roles have changed, it is worth considering what gender roles and stereotypes mean to you and whether you let them define how you think, act and feel as a man or woman. The names and faces of the “subjects” in the “thesis” have since been blocked and blurred from mainstream news sources; however that does not take away the damage that has occurred to everyone involved. For information about digital abuse, check out www.athinline.org, www.sexreally.com, and goaskalice.com.
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to make a decision – life or death. As she placed one foot on the tracks, Sarah trembled. It overtook her body and soul. The sounds of the train felt like an earthquake tremor, and the light was so bright and beautiful, though it did not blind her. She was overwhelmed with these feelings of excitement mixed with adrenaline and fear – and then she remembered. She was still alive. Sarah quickly stepped off the tracks, as her hair blew into her face from the passing of the train. Standing there, in the black of the night, with the light and the noise quickly fading away together, she continued to feel.
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Diarios de Motocicleta
BY BRIAN LONG Diarios de Motocicleta (The Motorcycle Diaries) is meant to be a film about the division of class in South America. As an American viewer however I was also viewing it as a guided tour of Latin American culture in the 1950’s. As the protagonist’s journey leads them through much of their home continent they become forever changed by the actions the people they encounter and the landscapes which they had only read about. The fact that almost all of the cast and crew in the film were Hispanic both by race and nationality also helps with the authenticity of the
ed goal is to spend a few weeks volunteering at a leper colony in Peru although through out the trip it’s apparent that Alberto wishes to have as much fun as he can while Ernesto wants to absorb as much information about local culture as possible. It’s through this exposure to the trials and tribulations of the local people that Ernesto transforms from an idealistic medical student in to the Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara. Throughout the journey the division of upper class and lower class weighs on the protagonists thoughts despite the fact that t h e y
film. This f i l m both in story and how it was developed is a great example of Latin American culture. The story begins with the protagonists, 23 year old medical student Ernesto “Fuser” Guevara and 29 year old biochemist Alberto Granado, setting off on a road trip that they had been planning for years. Their plan is to go from their home country of Argentina through Chile, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Panama and finally Miami Florida. Their only stat-
never initially intended it to. One example of their reflection on the division of rich and poor is when the two men sit at the Incan ruins of Manchu Picchu and lament the loss of the ancient Indian culture to the conquering Europeans, turning a beautiful landscape of the country in to an industrialized waste. The climax, symbolic of Che wanting to bridge the division of rich and poor, comes when Che swims across the Amazon River to spend a night with the lepers rather than the doctors as they had been.
The final fundraising event of the semester will be a comedy evening with all you can eat pizza held at Prince Pizza located on Route One in Saugus on Thursday, December 2nd commencing at 6pm. Several local comedians will perform throughout the evening along with a raffle consisting of a variety of gift baskets. Tickets are priced at $25.00 each and can be obtained from any Student Life Office or from any of the team members listed above. We would be remiss if we did not mention how grateful we currently are for the generos-
ity of Elissa Al-Chokhachy, North Shore Community College’s Health Care Counselor and author of the book Miraculous Moments; True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On for donating the proceeds of her book to Labor of Love and other future student community outreach projects. Her book is available at Student Life or at one of her many book signing events the next of which will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 7 PM in the Lynn Gym. Any additional help and support you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
This film was an international co-production from film companies across South America, Europe, and the US and as such captures a certain sense of authenticity. The iconic character of Che Guevara is played by Mexican actor Gael García Bernal who’s performance is nothing less than outstanding. Alberto Granado was portrayed by Argentine actor Rodrigo de la Serna who was recognized for his performance with an Argentine Film Critics award for best actor. Nearly all major cast credits went to someone of Latin American heritage be they directors, producers, cinematographers, composers, e t al.
Despite being a foreign film with all dialogue spoken in Spanish this film would make the rounds on the independent film circuits and was well received, winning awards at Cannes, BAFTA, the Independent Spirit Awards, and even the Oscars. Despite being mainly about the iconic Marxist Che Guevara’s journey in to adulthood this was able to keep the
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We welcome donations of any kind be it money, gift certificates or items that may be used for raffle prizes. If you are so inclined to write a check, it should be addressed to NSCC Foundation with a reference to New Orleans or Hurricane Katrina in the memo line. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Lisa Milso, Director of Student Life, Cate Kalunzy, Service Learning Program Coordinator, or Gerard Sullivan, Vice President Alumni Association & Adjunct Faculty Member.
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ence. An experience that has been sold to new immigrants as a dream. A dream that grants every citizen an opportunity for a better life, knowing that if you work hard enough, you can become anything you want.
The notion of this dream is what brought, Karen Escobar, to North shore community college. The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment grants her the privilege to attend an institution of higher education. Ms. Escobar considers herself one of the lucky ones, fortunately for her; she is one of the few students who can manage to afford their tuition without any federal aid. “Community college is affordable, but the four year schools are much more expensive” Ms. Escobar laments. Unfortunately, due to the skyrocketing prices of four year institutions, she sadly expressed that“I won’t be able to afford it”, putting an end to her aspirations and dreams for the future. A future that can only go as far as the community college level.
The reason why students like Karen Escobar can’t get the help to finance their dreams for a degree are because recently, our governments has been plagued by dirty politics from the far right. They have taken the immigration issue to a new low and just as, Samuel Tsoi, from the Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy coalition stated during the monologue, “People know that candidates have used immigration in the past as a political wedge issue, and we need to be vigilant about people who use immigration for political gain”. Mr. Samuel Tsoi, expressed that the only way to help fight this is to get out and vote for what you believe it s right. Let your vote speak for you this November 2’nd. Together we can make a difference he enthusiastically stated. “We have to send a clear signal from your house to the white house that using undocumented aliens as a scapegoat is not acceptable”. As exposed in the dialogue, immigrants have played a
mayor in role in our countries’ economic history. The facts themselves show proof of this statistic. The forum attendees’ were stunned to find out of what the national statics said about the matter. The statics reassure us that this country needs this young immigrant population. Immigrant children in average 20, 000 to 80,000 will pay more in taxes than they will receive , this is because the immigrant populations tends to be younger, and in turn they will be paying into the system for a long period of time. Many forum attendees were left in awe during the event. National statistics showed them that more than 75% of undocumented immigrants pay taxes, and some of them have been paying money into the system for decades with nothing to show upon retirement. This was due to the fact that because of their legal status, they use a fake social security number on which they won’t be able to collect social security benefits. To put more clearly, Mr. Jose M. Encarnacion said that the Undocumented Immigrants were a real bonus to the social security. One begs to question about what is happening to that money? Why is it then, that this same money that is pocketed by the federal government can’t be used to help these undocumented high school graduates clear the path for a shot at their dream of a higher education? We can’t just let the red tape slide on this matter. We have to hold our constituents accountable for this money and for their actions, just by simply fallowing the paper trail they surely left behind. We cannot allow discrepancies like this to fall through the wide loophole created to hide our nation’s dirty laundry. Let’s all come together this November 2’nd and help this graduates clear a path for their dream of a higher education to become a reality, and finally end the vicious cycle of second class citizenship.
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Celiac Awareness Month
BY AMANDA FROST Celiac Disease is a chronic condition that occurs when gluten is absorbed and small villi flatten and the intestinal lining becomes inflamed. Within the small intestine, small villi (small finger shaped tissues) line the surface and absorb vitamins, sugars and other nutrients as it passes through. But, when the villi flatten, nutrients and vitamins can no longer be
Facts about Celiac Disease
The average length of time it takes for a symptomatic person to be diagnosed with Celiac Disease in the US is 4 years (11 years 6); this type of delay dramatically increases an individual’s risk of developing autoimmune disorders, neurological problems, osteoporosis and even cancer. The average cost of misdiagnosis is $5,000 – $12,000 per person per year.
Improving the time to diagnosis Celiac Disease could save the health care system millions of dollars annually in unnecessary medical care. 60% of children and 41% of adults diagnosed during the study were asymptomatic (without any symptoms).
absorbed, which weaken bones, stunt growth and can cause other medical issues such as osteoporosis, iron deficiency anemia, folic acid deficiency and rickets. Celiac disease affects people of all ages from children to the elderly. The causes for the disease are not known, but having certain genes increase your risk for getting Celiac such as, having a relative that has had Celiac disease.
Some symptoms consist of gas, bloating, abdominal swelling, abnormal stools, weight loss, fatigue, constipation and vomiting. Celiac Disease affects 3 million Americans today. Gluten is a protein in foods like bread, crackers, and pasta. Symptoms include gas and bloating, weight loss, and fatigue. People with Celiac Disease must change their diet to a Gluten-Free diet.
Ingredients: 5-6 cups gluten-free bread (about 2 loaves), cut into oneinch cubes, toasted and cooled 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups celery, chopped 1 large yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped 1-2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1-2 cups gluten-free chicken broth 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper
the egg yolk, slowly, while whisking the mixture. Add the rest of the chicken stock to the egg mixture. (blending a small amount of stock into the egg first will prevent scrambled eggs.) Add the cooled celery, onion, and herbs mixture into the stock and egg mixture. Toss the bread cubes into this mixture and coat thoroughly. Add the salt and pepper and toss bread a bit more. Place all of this into a greased casserole dish (big enough to hold three quarts) and cover it with aluminum foil. Place in 400°F oven for 40-50 min, covering as needed with aluminum foil, until done. Insert a toothpick into the stuffing. If it comes out clean, the stuffing is done. If not, bake until the toothpick comes out clean. If you want to cook the stuffing inside the turkey add only 1 cup of Chicken broth. Serves six to eight people, depending on their appetite for stuffing.
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Directions: Sautee the onion and celery in olive oil on medium-low heat until translucent. Stir in the rosemary, sage, and thyme, and cook another one or two minutes, until the aroma of the herbs fills the air. Bring the chicken stock to boil on high heat. Place the egg yolk in a medium-sized bowl and carefully spoon two or three ounces of the chicken stock into
Diabetes Awareness Month
BY AMANDA FROST A person with diabetes has a condition in which the amount of glucose in the blood is too high. It is also known as hyperglycemia. This is because the body does not produce enough insulin, produces no insulin, or has cells that do not respond properly to the insulin the pancreas produces. This results in too much glucose building up in the blood. This excess blood glucose eventually passes out of the body in urine. Even though the blood has plenty of glucose, the cells are not getting it for their essential energy and growth requirements. There are three main different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when someone produces no insulin at all. Type 2 diabetes is when someone doesn’t produce enough insulin, or his or her insulin is not working properly. Gestational Diabetes is when a person develops diabetes just during your pregnancy. Types 1 & 2 diabetes are chronic medical conditions. They are persistent and perpetual. Gestational Diabetes usually resolves itself after the birth of the child. Diet plays a vital role in controlling diabetes. Avoid junk food as it contains lots of fat building materials and the sugar content in such foods will always be high. Always maintain a balanced diabetes diet, increasing the intake of low-glycemic foods. Such foods include fruits such as apples, oranges and pears; grains like oatmeal, barley, peanuts and granola; and
vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, green leafy vegetables, beans and peas. A balanced diet low in fat, carbohydrates and cholesterol is ideal for diabetes. Highglycemic foods like potatoes, pasta and white bread which are rich in carbohydrates, must be avoided, as they easily enter the bloodstream and get converted to glucose very fast. For the required carbohydrates intake,
diabetic patients can depend on foods like chicken, turkey and seafood, which are low in starch. Salads are a good way to get the required vitamins. Even though there are many different medications available for treating diabetes, Insulin is the primary medication used to cure Type 1 Diabetes. Those having Type 2 diabetes on insulin treatment must measure the glucose levels every morning before meals, to check the amount of insulin required overnight. Avoid fatty foods and adhere to a strict diabetes diet to avoid further complications.
Statistics for Diabetes in the US
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17.9 million people are diagnosed with diabetes 5.7 million people are undiagnosed with diabetes 57 million people have pre-diabetes 186,300 people under 20 have diabetes 1 in every 400 to 600 under 20-year olds have Type 1 diabetes 2 million adolescents have pre-diabetes 23.5 million of those over 20 have diabetes 12.2 million of those over 60 have diabetes 12 million men have diabetes 11.5 million women have diabetes Courtesy of American Diabetes Association
How can YOU stay healthy?
BY AMANDA FROST The holidays are among us, adding onto the present stress of tests, quizzes, reports, studying, work and all of the other wonderful things college is made up of. Of course, we all forget to think before we grab whatever food we can find and go. Eating healthy isn’t as hard or as complicated as it seems! By getting enough sleep and eating correctly, you give yourself the advantage of being not only academically prepared, but physically prepared and healthy. By NOT eating correctly or getting enough sleep, you are putting your chances of success at risk. Regular exercises such as cardio can help you stay in shape and feel more energized. This guide will help you to learn easy ways to make nutritious choices & include fitness into your busy schedule! Don’t just exercise your brain. Physical Exercise is very important for college students because it relieves stress, improves confidence, and improves overall health. Exercising regularly can help relieve the daily stress of tests, quizzes, exams, grades, parents, relationships, etc.
Instead of
High stress levels can start to affect a college student physically as well as mentally. Exercising can help get out stress and avoid physical symptoms. Most college students find that going for a walk around the neighborhood or
nearby lake is a lot easier than going to a crowded gym (and cheaper too!) But, if you want to go to the gym and need help for getting motivated to go to the gym, sign up for a spring break trip with friends, that way your desire to look your best in that bathing suit should help get you to work out. Top 5 Healthy Eating Tips 1. Make Time for Meals Eating 3 meals per day plus
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Fried foods Refined grains (such as white bread and white rice) Whole milk French fries Sweetened drinks Sweetened desserts (such as cookies, cake, or ice cream)
Grilled or baked foods Whole grains (such as whole wheat bread and brown rice) Low-fat milk or soy milk Baked potato or sweet potato Water or seltzer Fruit
BY AMANDA FROST Starting in 2011, NASCAR will begin to use a more energy-efficient fuel in all three of its series consisting of the Camping World Trucks, Nationwide and the Sprint Cup Series. The Sunoco Green E15 brand is the type of fuel NASCAR will begin using. It includes a 15 percent ethanol blend using American-made ethanol from corn grown by American farmers. The fuel
will be blended at Sunoco's facility in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania and then be pumped directly from tankers at the track, rather than from onsite underground storage tanks. The mileage is expected to be the same as the current fuel used by drivers. This step has been added onto the other green initiatives that NASCAR has recently made. Other green steps include a program that plants 10 trees for every green
snacks will give you energy that will last all day and keep your metabolism active and keep you from falling asleep in class! Pack healthy portable snacks such as fruit or a granola bar when you're on the go. 2. Balance Your Meals Eating healthy meals that contain foods from at least 3 different food groups will help to ensure that you get all the nutrition you need to stay healthy. Be sure to eat different combinations of grains, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and healthy fats throughout the day. Use the charts below to help! 3. Don't forget Dairy Your bones still need calcium to stay strong. Dairy foods and alternatives such as soymilk provide protein and vitamin D, as well as calcium. 4. Stay Hydrated Staying hydrated is important for healthy skin and organs. Drink water even if you are not thirsty. Waiting until you are thirsty to have fluids means you are already partially dehydrated. Pack a bottle of water in your backpack! 5. Choose Appropriate Portions Food portions in restaurants are often more than one serving size and they're getting bigger and bigger. You may not realize how much food you are actually eating. When you are at a restaurant, plan on taking half of your meal home or spilt an entrée with a friend. When eating at the dining hall, take smaller portions to start and go back for more if you are still hungry.
NASCAR Goes Green
flag waved in a Sprint Cup race; a recycling program NASCAR touts as the largest in pro sports; Pocono Raceway is the the world's largest solar-powered sports facility; and two new LEED certified "green buildings" house NASCAR's offices in Charlotte and Daytona Beach, Florida. The product will make its debut at the 2011 Daytona 500 race.
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Finding the Spot
will easily go. Then crook it up Question: I have a question toward yourself, sliding your about my G-spot. I feel like fingertip along the top of the women are always talking about vagina until you find an area the spot but they never explain that is rougher than the rest of how to find it. My question is that vaginal wall. This rough or how do I find my G-spot and slightly ridged area is the Gcan it help me really reach spot, and touching it will often orgasm? cause a woman to react with NSU: Thank you so surprise or pleasure. much for asking this really Some women experiimportant question. ence sexual arousal, orgasm, The Gräfenberg spot (G-spot) is and an ejaculation of fluid when the bean-shaped, spongy tissue the G-spot is stimulated. The of the paraurethral gland, which ejaculation of fluid is from the is similar to the male prostate. urethra. 82 percent of women The actual area is only about the who said they were aware of size of a quarter, but it feels their G-spot reported fluid rougher to the touch than the release during orgasm. surrounding tissue. Because the Although all women have the G-spot is composed of erectile spot, some women like their Gtissue, it swells up when blood spots stimulated as a part of sex rushes to it especially during play and other women do not. sexual arousal Many women do not notice any The G-spot is located difference in sensation one way about one to two inches back or the other. All women are diffrom the vaginal opening inside ferent and it is important to be the front vaginal wall. The comfortable with your body, "front" wall is the wall of the your partner, and your sexual vagina on the same side as the experiences. belly button. The G-spot is easiIf you have any further quesest to locate when a woman is tions about the G-spot or its sexually aroused. functioning please visit To locate and master HealthyWomen.com the G-spot, insert your two fingers into the vagina as far as it North Shore Uncensored is a North Shore Community College Pennon column that answers health questions that have been sent anonymously to (NSUncensored@hotmail.com). If you have any questions please send them to the column’s address. Your personal information will not be shared with anyone and you have the choice as to whether or not your question will be published.
Head Lice
Head lice are a common problem, second only to the common cold among communicable diseases affecting school-aged c h i l d r e n . They are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects. Also known as pediculosis capitus, head lice live on people’s heads and feed on the blood from their scalp. They do not spread from humans to pets. Getting head lice have nothing to do with poor hygiene or an unclean living environment. How are they spread? Head lice are easily spread by close personal contact with an infested person or by sharing their personal belongings, such as a hair brush, comb, bedding, towels or shower caps. You can get them from lying on a contaminated bed, pillow, carpet, upholstered furniture or by wearing infested clothing such as a coat, scarf, sports uniform, hat, hair decorations, or head phones. Head lice can also be indirectly transferred when coats, scarves and hats are hung next to each other on coat hooks or racks. What are the symptoms? 1) Intense itching of the scalp, although some people on
their first infestation do not experience itching. 2) Adult lice on the scalp, most commonly found behind the ears or nape of the neck. They are tiny, about the size of a strawberry seed. They don’t hop or fly, but they can move quickly which makes them hard to detect. 3) Lice eggs (or nits) on the hair shaft; they are oval shaped and usually yellowishwhite in color. Nits look like dandruff but can’t be easily brushed out of the hair. What’s the treatment? Over the counter lice shampoos are commonly used for treatment, although prescription medicines are available for hard to treat cases. Follow instructions carefully. Diligently comb hair afterwards with a nit comb to remove all nits from the hair. Treat affected individual, family members and close contacts as needed. Check every 3-4 days after treatment to make sure the head lice were eradicated. Also, wash all affected clothing and bedding in hot water. Vacuum furniture and carpets to remove any nits. Clean all CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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Escape To the Plastic Beach
BY. CHRIS RICCI When word of ex-Blur frontman Damon Albarn’s new band, The Gorillaz, was doing a major world-wide tour, many wondered how he was actually going to go about it. Since the band is a “virtual band” and its constant members are just animated characters (most of who are played by different musicians from album to album) it’s very hard to grasp how Damon could pull it off. Sure, at some of the limited shows they played
that rubbed off on and riled up the crowd the entire night. The next two songs (“Last Living Souls” and “O Green World”) were more of the same with Damon providing the most energy on stage. The next string of six songs were so well done and were definitely the most important songs of the whole entire night. The first one, (Plastic Beach’s first single “Stylo”) had Damon calling R&B legend Bobby Womack out on stage to
in the past, the bands would be behind a screen and act as silhouettes while the virtual band played on a jumbo-tron and in the past they used a “pepper’s ghost” effect with 3-D to make it seem like the animated characters were playing on stage but there’s a slight problem. Their most recent release, 2010’s “Plastic Beach,” features the largest line-up Damon has ever handled and even includes an orchestra. Needless to say, he would have been pretty hard pressed to hide this massive array of people behind a screen. All these questions were answered on the memorable Boston stop of their “Escape to Plastic Beach World Tour.” At the start of the show, the stage was flooded with over fifteen people ranging from cello players to Clashalumni Mick Jones and Paul Simonon (dressed as sailors, a far-cry from their punk years). Opening with the Orchestral Intro to their album “Plastic Beach” and leading into “Welcome To The World of The Plastic Beach” featuring Snoop Dogg (who appeared on the jumbo screen, also dressed as a sailor), the band proved to be incredibly tight and showed that they could potentially pull off the rest of the show without a single flaw. Following their Plastic Beach intro segment was the fan-favorite “19-2000” which hasn’t been played live since 2002. This is when Damon ran onto the stage and proved how well his voice works both in the studio and on stage. I don’t think Damon missed a note all night and had an incredible amount of charisma and energy
belt out some of the strongest vocals of the night. The synthladen “Rhinestone Eyes” followed up “Stylo” and provided some of the best on-screen visualizations of the night. A personal favorite, “Superfast Jellyfish,” had De La Soul come out on stage for the first time and did a flawless job with this otherwise silly and nonsensical song. “Tomorrow Comes Today” brought the focus back Damon and the old-school visuals from the original music video provided a bit of nostalgia
for the older fans who saw the release of their first, self-titled album. The last of this string, “Empire Ants,” had Yukimi
Nagano (of “Little Dragon” fame) providing some very light and airy vocals that brought the show down a notch and showed that the Gorillaz aren’t all synthand-rap. The rest of the set was still pretty solid but the sheer ferocity of those six songs was easily the best combination of songs I could have asked for. The encore consisted of Bobby Womack’s melancholic “Cloud of Unknowing,” major singles “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good Inc.” and thunderous closer “Don’t Get Lost in Heaven”/”Demon Days.” With that, Damon went off stage with the rest of his rather-large backing band. Overall the show was fantastic. The set-list was one of the best imaginable and touched upon the high points on all of their albums and were arranged in such a way that you weren’t entirely bored or entirely wornout. The band was very well selected and provided immense interpretations of otherwise simple hits. The sound quality of the arena was perfect acoustically and wasn’t really overpowering bass or treble-wise. Damon and the other vocal performers did a top-notch job this evening, Bobby Womack in particular stood out. Lastly, the visuals (which they are known for) were phenomenal and caused the audience to decide which was more important to watch. There weren’t really any downsides to this show. I am sure if the show was longer, I would have been a bit happier with it but overall my complaints are entirely outweighed by the positive views on this show. I can safely say that if you ever get a chance to catch The Gorillaz live, take it. It’s an
experience that you won’t likely receive from any other animated band.
Mark Twain Strikes Again!
BY NATE BLUE Whether it’s 2pac’s “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory” or Michael Jackson’s “This is it” the best way to guarantee that your last work does no go unexpected is to release it after your death. Of course with Tupac Shakur, this posthumous work is questionable at best, but in the case of Mark Twain, also known as Samuel Clemmons to some, there is no question to the legitimacy of his death. His posthumous work, it was deliberately planned. In Twains final years, he dictated the stories that made up his life.
He specifically requested that the transcripts be kept secret for one hundred years. His reason for doing this was so that he could protect the people that he knew. It is also plausible that he wanted to ensure that no one could contradict the validity of his stories. With this said, April 10 marked one hundred years since Mark Twain’s death, as he wished the publication date of the first installment of his autobiography would be released November 15th. Though due for release in November, the book is actually available for sale now. Its current rating on Amazon.com is four and a half stars and is the topic of many discussions in literary circles across the country. The book itself is a staggering 760 pages but is bound to be a fascinating look into the personal history of a classic author. Two more installments will follow and will surely be met with much enthusiasm, discussion and interpretation for decades, even centuries to come.
Jackass 3D Movie
BY CASSIE LOTTI Jackass for anyone who doesn’t already know, is about a bunch a guys (Johnny Knoxville, SteveO, Bam Margera, Dave England, Ryan Dunn, Chris Pontius and Ehren McGhehey) stuck in their college days having lots of good old weird fun
and putting themselves and each other in a lot of pain mainly for our entertainment. They have to get some sort of thrill and sick excitement from putting each other through what they do but we wont get into that now will we? I mean really, don’t we all? In the movie Jackass
3D the wild crew definitely stepped their game up when it comes to literally in your face good old jackass wonders. They cover all the nasty stuff in Jackass 3D. Such as a crap volcano, immense puking, pain, and of Corse lots of laughs. They open up the movie to the whole cast prancing around in colorful outfits and messing each other up with everything from paintball guns to boxing gloves. This opening scene has to be, in my opinion, the best and most creative opening they have ever come up with thus far. As a die-hard Jackass fan, I give you my word that the Jackass 3D movie will be everything you expect from Knoxville and others. Expect lots of new and creative ides. You will laugh yourself out of your seat. That third dimension definitely gives the whole movie an extra kick too! It always warms my heart to hear Knoxville open up with his saying, “I’m Johnny Knoxville and welcome to jackass!”
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authentic feel of the journey of two common men. Throughout the film there are several key shots of locations which are simply breath taking. From the lush green forest surrounding the Amazon River, to the stunning Incan Ruins, to the foggy mountains of Peru nearly everything was shot on location and this gives a great visual payoff that CGI and green screen simply couldn’t hope to match. Che Guevara is quite a polarizing figure. It could be said that he represents youthful defiance, counter-culturalism,
socialism, truth, honesty, violence, and extremism amongst other qualities that are both admirable and abominable. In
this film however Che isn’t portrayed as anyone all that special, in this film it’s the setting that is portrayed as being special. It’s the setting of Latin America that changes a medical student in to a revolutionary. Through the journey from country to country Che disregards the divisions of race, ethnicity, nationality and class and grows a deep need to help his fellow Latinos. And if something is able to have such a powerful influence on a person’s world view then that something, Latin America, is truly beautiful.
Celebrity Birthdays
BY NICK STILIANOS Birth Date November 2, 1966 November 3, 1959 51 November 4, 1962 November 6, 1988 November 11, 1974 November 17, 1942 68 November 19, 1962 November 23, 1992 18 November 28, 1959 51 November 30, 1965
Celebrity Name David Schwimmer (Actor: Friends) Dolph Lundgren (Actor: The Expendables)
Ralph Macchio (Actor: The Karate Kid) Emma Stone (Actress: Easy A) Leonardo Dicaprio (Actor: Inception) Martin Scorsese (Director: Shutter Island)
48 22 36 48
Ben Stiller (Actor: Tropic Thunder)
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Interesting Facts on these Celebrities:
BY CHRIS RICCI This year seemed to be pretty heavy on the whole “romanticcomedy-action-espionage” scene. Two of the main blockbusters this summer (“Killers” and “Knight and Day”) fit in that genre. Even thought they had a lot going for them, they flopped almost entirely due to a lack of originality in the script. People want something a bit different! Sure, they want to see the good guy get the girl in the end and the bad guys get what they deserve but some flair and originality is what makes a movie of this type memorable. This is what separates those two
Wife.” The way it was shot was eerily similar to director Guy Richie’s style; random jump cuts and flamboyant transitions with interesting (sometimes nonsensical) music. That being said, it feels surprisingly fresh with this movie and definitely adds a light-hearted atmosphere to some of the movie’s grittier scenes. The movie is also laden with not only very dark witticisms from the core cast that will keep you laughing throughout, but also a major amount of random nonsensical comic devices that somehow manage to brighten up even the most
mediocre offshoots from Robert Schwentke’s “Red.” “Red” features Bruce Willis as Frank Moses, a “R.E.D.” (Retired and Extremely Dangerous) CIA operative who spends the majority of his retired days at home talking to a customer service agent named Sarah (played by Mary LouiseParker) over the phone. However, when a highly trained team of assassins nearly wipe him out, Frank finds himself back in action and (after kidnapping Sarah) begins his desperate crusade to find the man who’s got it out for him. Along the way, Frank re-unites with some
violent of gunfights in “Red.” The cast of “Red” are at the top of their game in this movie and, though from all different walks of life, somehow form a fantastic chemistry together. Willis has definitely stepped up since “Surrogates” and gives it his all, successfully giving Frank Moses a John McClane feel. Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman both show that age is no big deal and that they can still play “action hero.” The one actor that shines the most in this film is, by far, John Malkovich. John plays Marvin, a paranoid ex-agent who was secretly experimented on with LSD for
of his old team-mates (played by Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren) that help not only provide a back-story, but also help Moses in a big way physically and emotionally. Based off of the DC limited-run comic series, “Red” the movie separates itself almost entirely from “Red” the comic except for the names and looks of some of the characters. The comic series was a lot more serious and, on top of that, it was one of the more gritty and bleak things DC has released in recent memory. The movie is, in short, hilarious. This is only intensified by the cynical and dark comedy strewn throughout this film. If nothing else, Shwentke showed that he can definitely make something completely different than his 2009 romance film “The Time Traveler’s
eleven years of his life. Malkovich definitely provides the most laughs in this movie with his stuffed-pig-toting grenade-launching paranoid character and definitely goes down as one of his most memorable roles. If nothing else, see this movie to watch him kick ass while carrying a plush pig. The film did have some slight down-points dialog-wise and did have some very random loop-holes that the director didn’t care to explain but, overall, the film was an awful lot of fun and it definitely kept me laughing. Was it predictable? Yes, of course! You’ll be hard pressed not to figure out what happens in the end of the movie after the first ten minutes of the movie. However, you’ll still have a blast and probably enjoy the ending no matter how cliché it is.
Age Turning 44
Jodie Foster (Actress: The Silence of the Lambs) Miley Cyrus (Actress and Singer)
Judd Nelson (Actor: The Breakfast Club)
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• Ralph Macchio was 22 years old when he played a high school teenager having bullying problems in “The Karate Kid” back in 1984. • David Schwimmer and the rest of the “Friends” co-stars started earning $1,000,000 per episode in 2000 and just kept climbing higher. • Ben Stiller has brought home a $20,000,000 paycheck for “Little Fockers” coming December 22, 2010. • Miley Cyrus’s net worth thus far is $50 million. • Emma Stone just recently won the part of Gwen Stacy in the new “Spider-Man” reboot. • Judd Nelson was 25 years old when he portrayed John Bender “The Jerk” in “The Breakfast Club” in 1985.
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NSCC Trustees Vote to Oppose Ballot Question 3
Fearing that its passage would spell financial disaster for Massachusetts public higher education, the Board of Trustees at North Shore Community College last night voted unanimously to oppose Ballot Question Three, which would reduce the state sales tax from 6.2% to 3%, on the grounds that Its passage would adversely affect NSCC and its ability to fulfill its mission. NSCC Professor Caroline Schwarzwalder, faculty and staff union representative, suggested and spoke in favor of the motion. When asked for his assessment of the impact of a positive vote on this question, NSCC President Wayne Burton noted, “A $2.5 billion hit to the Commonwealth's revenue stream at this time would certainly make a bad situation much worse. “According to the Massachusetts Taxpayers Association, voter approval of Question 3 would result in across-the-board cuts of approximately 30 percent in virtually all state programs - including higher education, local aid, human services, prisons, courts, environmental protection, and state parks and beaches,” Burton stated. The MTA report concludes that state leaders would face a $4.5 billion short-
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fall in the fiscal 2012 budget an already existing structural deficit of at least $2 billion, plus $2.5 billion of reduced tax revenues by cutting the sales tax from 6.25 percent to 3 percent. John R. Nelson, NSCC Board Chair, said loss of state funding, in addition to other budget cuts, would require the Trustees to consider increasing fees charged to students and curtailing college operations. “Most of our students work at least part-time,” Nelson said, “and many receive financial aid. If NSCC is hit with even more cuts because of Question Three, many families will no longer be able to afford the higher education and training they need for today’s jobs.” Massachusetts public higher education has already suffered some of the most severe state cutbacks, Burton noted, adding that Massachusetts already ranks first in declining state support for higher ed – a 25.6% reduction between FY05–F Y10. NSCC, which is the fourth-largest community college in the state and the 18th largest among all Massachusetts colleges and universities, has been seeing continuous recordbreaking enrollment for six years, in part because of the ever increasing high cost of education at private colleges. This
fall semester, 7,923 students signed up for credit classes, credits many will eventually transfer to four-year colleges and universities. In total, NSCC serves over 15,000 people of all ages each year. “Our students live in our region. And most continue to live and work in our region after studying at NSCC. They work in health fields, environmental, biotech and other science fields, all kinds of businesses – you name it. Massachusetts needs educated workers,” Nelson said. “We hope our fellow Massachusetts citizens will look carefully at this ballot question and say no to Question Three on November 2nd.”
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Favre has only been making matters worse. To add to the dilemma, his “good guy” image is surely fading away. He is facing allegations of sending lewd text and picture messages to a femaleNew York Jets employee dating back to 2008, the only year Favre ever played with the team. These allegat i o n s h a v e b e e n quite the distraction to him and the team aiming for another N F C Championship run. The last time Favre was ever close to being a distraction for a team was back in the mid 1990’s when he was with the Green Bay Packers. Back in the beginning of the 1996 summer, Favre admitted he had an addiction to pain killers and would be attending a program to control his problem. He succeeded and for the next decade since then, he has broke numerous records in the NFL ranging from beating every team in the league at least once to the most starts ever by a
Quarterback. The only main difference between his past problems and his present problems is that he has no control over them this year and he is looking more human than ever before. From the start of this season, Favre has broken less celebrated
records such as m o s t fumbles by a Quarterback and is adding on to the most interceptions ever thrown in history of the NFL.
Sadly, this once NFL hero and role model is playing his worst season of football ever and at the vulnerable age of 41, it doesn’t seem like America will ever see Brett Favre in a football uniform ever again after this season. John Madden must be having nightmares.
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Mother Teresa Descends As A Saint in 2010
BY ROZI THEOHARI
“By blood , I am Albanian. By citizenship, an Indian. By faith, I am a Catholic nun. As to my calling, I belong to the world. As to my heart, I belong entirely to the Heart of Jesus.” Mother Teresa
2010—100th anniversary of your birth 100 candles lit all over the globe. Your immortal face would have appeared in news, Announcing your centennial celebration, As You spent your life Cuddling the dying and the abandoned Carrying the weight of the cross onto your small shoulders In Calcutta's streets and wherever humans breathe, Treading the globe--as a Good Samaritan-On your misshapen small feet in old patched brown sandals That today rest in the museum at the Vatican.
Mother Teresa—the proof That the soul purifies itself as much as Its closeness to the holiness of God. O Mother!--O lantern of love! You encoded the connection of your spirit to God In your body and in others By picturing heaven into people’s souls In innumerable avenues of Love. Now you reside in paradise—sending blessings— Haleluia!
2010—“The Mother Teresa Year”—You are present: Books, pictures, movies, monuments, memorials, museums, Concerts, science symposiums on every continent; USA Postage—your portrait on stamps In Albania, your face on gold coins, In Kosova, The Cathedral was built in Your memory.
Once, as a little girl, you wrote poems in Albanian, Sang hymns in the church choir with your mother, Drande, and your sister, Agge; Then The Lord chose thee to build a house for the dying— You left your parents’ house, Dedicated yourself to Missionaries of Charity, Nirmal Hriday, Sisters of Love To cleanse the face of Earth Of disease, wounds and poverty… A small nation’s daughter— With a small flower’s name, “Gonxhe” (Flower-bud), (Now, a new white tulip from Holland is named after You.) A young bud fused into the sufferer’s veins. Named The Mother of a big world, The queen of humanism, Nobel Prize! Your white-and blue-striped cambric robe-A symbol of your spiritual value— No comparison with ladies’ strewn garbs.
Mother Teresa, Mother Albania—yours and my common homeland— Gives me the right to decipher the hieroglyphs Of furrows on your face—cut by tears Of thousands of Albanian mothers: One of them, my own late mother—now 100, like You. (In our capital, Tirana, I kissed your cheek and your right hand While you blessed me with your left hand on my forehead) Teresian virtue—the sinless humanity— Nurtured—by our birthplace’s tradition of self-denial At the beginning on Illyria's ancient lands, An ancient part of Albanian genes Echoing and revealing civilization’s first morning… Mother Teresa, Came into this world, she helped; Sometimes, she struggled in vain. Now she works From heaven. Caritas et amor, ibi est.
The Number 13 Part 2
BY JACK RAUBACH
I stared at the clock with a baffled look, 13:00? That can't be right, I reached out to tap the clock, however I stopped short. I had suddenly felt an extreme burning sensation on my hand. When I went to investigate I discovered that some type of mucus-colored goo-like substance had fallen on my hand. I looked everywhere yet their was no clue on where it had come from. The pain got worse. When I looked back at my hand, it was smoking, the goo-thing, or whatever it was, was obviously acidic and was eating through my hand, it was agonizing. Then, with utter horror I heard it speak. It looked at me and said. "This is 13!"
Flower Child
BY CASSIE PRUITT
Do you remember those warm summer days as a child, running around with not a worry in the world? One has that feeling of serenity while around beautiful creations, such as being with a child outside in nature. These two elements truly are two halves of a whole . This whole is that both a child and nature are the same, free to express, explore and grow. This picture was taken on a warm summer day in Utah by Jayden’s grandmother when he was nine months old. This photograph is exactly that. It resembles a young boy’s innocence and joy that parallels with the purity of the nature around him. The smell, touch, and sounds of the child and the nature around him, and all of us, truly tell a story. Your sense of smell can bring you to memories of good times and recognize you natural environment without even opening your eyes. This photo explains exactly how your sense of smell is so amazing. When you look at a picture of yourself as a child those memories come back to you. The can almost smell the roses in this photograph. You could also smell that serene summer air we all know so well that inspires the senses to a steady calm. One could also remember the distinct smell of a baby boy lingering in the air, that smell of baby powder. Not only can your sense of smell bring up nice memories of being a child, your sense of touch can too. Your sense of touch can captivate you, and help you be more in touch with the natu-
ral world around you. The feeling of your fingers flowing through your son’s hair, admiring such a beautiful creation you have made. This feeling can bring you back to one of those good days, spending your summer days with your kids. The grass feels like an ocean of energy flowing around you, awakening your spirituality and bringing up memories of you child. Both of these elements, pure and innocent. One also realizes that a child and nature are paralleled. The humans senses are truly connected as well. As smell is connected to touch, touch is connected to sound. The sounds of the purity of nature and the innocence of a young child mirror each other to a science. They do this in a way that both are free, free to grow and play as they wish with that blissful ignorance of the harsh world around them. Both have not a care it the world. The rose leaves, sounds of a child’s giggles and laughter, and the freedom of the plants and child show that they are both together in harmony forever. Nature is pure and fresh, as is a child. They both have a sense of virtue that is truly remarkable. This photograph portrays this message to the fullest, showing that freedom and beauty in both. Using three of the five senses, smell, touch, and sound, you can remember the good times and also realize that mother nature and a child are truly beautiful together.
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NSCC’s Women’s Center Salutes our Military!
Sponsored by a coalition of the Women’s Center, Veteran’s club and Program Council, NSCC is saluting our military! We are inviting anybody part of the military to wear your uniforms, stand up and stand out. Let our student and faculty body know who you are so we can support YOU! If you are military and would like to show your appropriate pictures in our slideshows, send them on in! We encourage all the help we can get from you and everybody else! Do you hear that noise? Hmm.. Take a peek into the Lynn Gym or around the Berry Building and see if you can spot our performances! The Women’s Center is hosting a Color Guard and Drill Team for your entertainment. There will
Career Speaker Day
Join Us for Career Speaker Day Professionals from the region will be sharing their career stories on November 10th from 10:30 – 12:30 in the Health Professions Building, DH 111. TRiO students and staff invite the college community to participate in learning about select career fields. Hear from a Biotechnologist that participated in performing forensics after 9/11. Learn from a former TRIO student, now an MS Candidate at Brandeis University’s International Business School and Financier at State Street Corp. A Patent Attorney will share her experiences in working with companies and individuals in patent law. Just what is a Green Job anyway? A local expert will answer your questions. Do you plan to major in Social Work? What can you do with a Criminal Justice degree? More questions? Please join us! Contact Jean Lendall at ext. 5479, jlendall@northshore.edu
be a table for you to sit, relax and write a letter to a solider overseas. What a way to make their day. To kick off this event, hear from Women’s Center members Alicia Vargas and Victoria Nickerson and learn why this event is so important have. Pay your respects at the tables dedicated to those killed in action or missing in action. If you are running between classes and don’t get a chance to look around, hey we understand. Why don’t you bring in some donations for our Care Package Collection going on at both campuses? Our soldiers aren’t only looking for letters but necessities like hygiene products and long lasting food, such
as Twizlers. Things such as soap, feminine products (tampons, pads, ect.) toothbrushes, magazines, toothpaste, and the list goes on. So when is this event going on, you ask? November 10th from 10 am to 1pm on the Lynn campus and November 12th from 10 am to 1 pm Berry Building, Danvers. Don’t forget to pay your respects in between on the real Veteran’s Day, November 11th! We look forward to seeing any and all in between those classes! Any questions or wondering what to bring for the Care Package collection, feel free to send us an email at bhaley01@northshore.edu (Brittany) or avargas03@northshore.edu (Alicia)
On 10/10/10 over 7,300 community events took place around the globe in 188 countries to show world leaders that they need to get to work on climate change! 350.org is an organization devoted to community action to help reduce global atmospheric levels of Carbon dioxide (CO2) back down to
dangerously altered the earth and how we must start NOW to reverse and slow down some of the serious damage that we are doing! For 350.org’s 10/10/10 call to action, over twenty Northshore students and two faculty members, Gregory Reppucci and Dr. Iona Black, both in the Natural Sciences,
10/10/10
PICTURED ABOVE: Sean Campbell, Paul Fuanyi, Greg Reppucci, Catherine Mureithi, Lisa Poole, Richard Quist, Dr. Iona Black Hderly Merlande,Ryan Nolan, Paul Mourer, Joseph Froeber, Eric Malenba
350 ppm ( pre-industrial revolution) from current levels of 392ppm. Why? To avert catastrophic climate change! 350.org was begun by Bill McKibben, a Middlebury College, Vermont Professor and author of the recent book, EAARTH and other influential best sellers (such as The End of Nature). In his books and world-wide lectures he explains how human civilization has
volunteered their time in Salem MA to learn how to weatherize older homes and plant trees with a local Green group that had registered for the 350.org event. The students had a great time working together and felt like they truly accomplished more than just volunteering their time for one day. In fact, many have asked us when the next event will be held! Together we can make a difference!
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clothing, furniture and items that have been in contact with the head of the person with the infestation in the last 24-48 hrs before treatment. Place anything that cannot be washed (stuffed animals) in a plastic bag for a few weeks. Lice cannot survive without blood from a human host. Head lice prevention tips: 1) Do not share personal items such as combs, brushes, towels, helmets, headphones with others. 2) Avoid direct contact with anyone who has head lice, as well as their clothing, bedding and personal belongings. 3) Watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent scratching of the scalp. If seen, look for nits in hair, especially behind the
ears and on the nape of the neck. Nits don’t cause the symptoms, but they can be found on the hair shaft.
This December, the North Shore Community College Performing Arts Council proudly presents a beloved American classic for the whole family to enjoy! Thornton Wilder’ s THE MATCHMAKER Directed by Matthew Woods Wealthy merchant, Horace Vandergelder, gets more than he bargained for when he hires irrepressible busybody, Dolly Levi, to find him a new wife, for she knows that love makes the world go round, but a little money helps to pave the way! When Dolly sets out to part the penny-pinching Horace from his purse and bring a smattering of young lovers together, however, complications – and grand adventures -- ensue! Wilder’ s comic valentine to a bygone era weaves together the time-tested elements of traditional farce -- mistaken identities! thwarted young lovers! secret rendezvous! – with a lively wit and a merry wisdom that are sure to warm the hearts of young and old alike. And here’ s a little
something for the trivia buffs: Thornton Wilder’ s The Matchmaker would go on to inspire the hit Broadway musical, Hello, Dolly! So don’ t just sit there wondering what to do this winter, grab a hat and come out to the Lynn Campus for a rollicking and old-fashioned good time at the theatre. The MATCHMAKER will be performed in the Lynn Campus Gymnasium 300 Broad Street, Lynn Thursday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, December 11 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Do you believe in life after death? Have you heard from a deceased loved one? Come listen to hospice nurse, author and health care counselor Elissa AlChokhachy discuss her intriguing new book, Miraculous Moments: True Stories Affirming That Life Goes On. Elissa will talk about the vari-
ous ways bereaved individuals commonly hear from deceased loved ones after death. She will also share experiences of hope shared by the dying and those who have had near death experiences. Be sure to check it out at the Lynn Gym at 7 P.M. on Thursday, November 3'rd.
4) Examine family members and close contacts of a person with head lice, and treat as needed. 5) Make sure that schools, camps and childcare areas provide separate storage areas, such as cubbies or lockers for all children. Individual sleeping mats and bedding should be assigned to each child and stored separately. 6) Exclude children with head lice from school or day care according to the institutional policy. -Health Services
The Matchmaker
Tickets: $7.00, general admission $5.00, students and seniors (with valid i.d.)
For more information or to reserve seating in advance please contact Matthew Woods, Performing Arts Coordinator, 781-593-6722, x 6228 or write matwoods@northshore.edu
Miraculous Moments
NSCC’s Presidential Scholars and Community Service
This November North Shore Community College’s Presidential Scholars with the help of Melanie McKinnon are making a strong impact through community service. The North Shore Community College's Presidential Scholar Program recognizes leadership and representation at North Shore and the surrounding communities. Melanie McKinnon also recognizes and represents her community of Salem with her organization, It-Starts-With-Me. Last year It-Starts-With-Me donated 150 dresses, shoes, and accessories to Salem High girls who needed help during the prom season. It-Starts-With-Me also raised $10,000 for medical bills for Melanie McKinnon’s sister Katie, who has multiple sclerosis. McKinnon and her team also raised funds for the Walk MS in Boston and a similar
event in Marblehead for multiple sclerosis. Melanie McKinnon is an important influence, not only to the Presidential Scholars but for all persons in the North Shore community. One event that Melanie McKinnon participates in is helping families during the Thanksgiving season by hosting a Turkey Drive. Last year the Turkey Drive fed twenty families with a full Thanksgiving meal and cooking supplies in Salem and extra supplies were given to a shelter in Peabody. The Scholars are taking on this inspired community service to host their own Turkey Drive, with the help and support of Melanie McKinnon. Shore North Community College’s Presidential Scholars has vowed to serve fourteen families in three different high schools, including Lynn, Saugus, and
Revere. The Turkey Drive donations will begin in November all throughout North Shore Community College and other communities. The donations for one meal include: a turkey, gravy, turkey pans or tins, stuffing, veggies, rolls and breads, milk, juice, potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, desserts, and gift cards for multicultural families who celebrate Thanksgiving differently. It is really important to spread the word and to try to find families and friends to donate to the Scholars Turkey Drive in the entire month of November. Be sure to look for boxes and advertisements to make a contribution to this very important cause presented by North Shore’s Presidential Scholars and Melanie McKinnon.
• Free Tuition – Massachusetts veterans are entitled to free tuition at Massachusetts state schools. Yes – this means that, as a veteran, you do not have to pay tuition at NSCC. • Post 9/11 GI Bill – Championed by the veteran organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the new version of the GI Bill provides enhanced benefits, which not only take care of tuition and fees, but also gives you a stipend for books, as well as a monthly wage equal to the BAH for an E-5 in the your school’s ZIP Code. There is, however, a limit to the amount that the GI Bill will cover. For many state schools, such as NSCC, this is not an issue, but if you plan on
moving on to a private institution, the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) will step up to augment the GI Bill. If the selected institution participates in the YRP, the program will pay a percentage of the tuition and fees beyond the limits of the GI Bill, and the school will match that amount. Often, this will take care of the remaining amount owed, or at least take a big chunk out of it. To calculate your benefits from the GI Bill, seek out IAVA’s GI Bill C a l c u l a t o r (www.newgibill.org). • VA Home Loans – In the market to buy a home? Veterans can get a VA guaranteed loan up to $475,000 in Massachusetts, depending on the county. The guaranty means the lender is protected against
loss if you or a later owner fails to repay the loan. The guaranty replaces the protection the lender normally receives by requiring a down payment allowing you to obtain favorable financing terms.
BY: NICK STILIANOS This year the Topsfield Fair was held on October 1st to October 11th, and many people should have gone earlier. Most people went ahead and waited to the last day to go check out the fair grounds and that was intense. Saturday the tenth of October looked like you were in Time Square on New Year’s Eve just trying to get a good sit for the ball to drop. Instead, it was just for good food, a dozen of rides on the fairgrounds, several animal exhibits, and fun entertainment for both adults and kids. The fair still had its surprises
and fun for the whole family. The fun part for most would be animal exhibits where you got to witness the birth of new born baby birds, get the chance to feed some of the animals and even ride on an elephant for maybe a minimum of three minutes maybe. The kids could have to pleasure of funning on a dozen rides and even have their face painted too. With the fall season here everyone was just waiting to see how big this year’s pumpkin turned out to be, and “man” first place winner was over 1600 lbs. Most people must have walked around the fair several times and
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These are but a few of the myriad reasons to contact the Veteran Representative for NSCC (Michael Smith, DH105, (978)646-5317), you town’s Veteran Service Officers, who usually works in the Town Hall, or contact your local veteran organization (VFW, AmVets, American Legion, etc.). These benefits are free and available. All it takes is for you to utilize them.
The Topsfield Fair: Fall 2010
wonder if they have visited every single animal exhibit; animals from bees to birds, from turkeys to cows, and even from camels to kangaroos. The food of course is unforgettable to miss out on a visit to the fair. You have the fried dough, the candy apples, and of course the kennel popcorn too. Except, of course you end up paying up to $20 on a full meal if it is just you. For those who did not have a chance to go this year, well you will just have to wait next year and try to go earlier.
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PAWS Picks of the Month BY TANYA GREEN PAWS Picks of the month is a new column that I have started and will be appearing in the Pennon each month for the remainder of the school year. The purpose of this column is to spread the word about PAWS and help this dynamic group of volunteers re-home as many pets as possible. I am not only writing this column to spread the word about PAWS, but also as a way to remember the legacy of the late Esther Nowell, the founder of PAWS who passed away in August.
PAWS, which is the acronym for Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that was founded in 1982 by Esther Nowell. Since then PAWS has grown in size to serve multiple communities north of Boston. The goal of PAWS is to promote the welfare and well being of all animals. In order to make this happen one of the many things that PAWS does is adopt out pets from foster homes. That’ s right, people volunteer to care for, feed and get medical attention for these pets in their own private homes until they are adopted. When necessary, the volunteers of PAWS will also do some matchmaking to assist perspective pet owners in choosing the pet that is right for them. Aside from fostering pets until they are adopted out, the members of PAWS are also very involved in reaching out to the community via spay/neuter clinics, microchip/rabies clinics, feral colony management, a humane response line, and numerous educational programs. Some of the many programs are: The Wonders of Animal Life, a 1 to 2 hour program put on for the 5th grade; Eyes on Owls, a demonstration with live owls; and Living With Coyotes, a film and lecture. This month I will be featuring two cats that are very special and lucky, in that they belonged to Ether Nowell herself. Although they are older, they are very healthy and lovable.
To get more information on Cooper and Babe as well as the other pets and services that PAWS has to offer please log-on to http://pawswakefield.rescugrou ps.org. PAWS is also on facebook.
Cooper Nowell Age: 15 Breed: Tabby Gender: Male More about me:
My name is Cooper and I was one of Esther Nowell’ s favorite cats (if I do say so myself). Maybe it was my cute face, or my pretty coloring. Or maybe it was because I loved to snuggle with her and purr. If you pet me...I will purr! And, my purr gets deeper and louder with every stroke. Plus, I adore being brushed! I admit I really miss my human friend and the times we shared. Someday I will join Esther on the other side of the rainbow...but not yet! I am a young 15-year old and I have a lot more love to give. Would you like to come snuggle with me?
Babe Age: 10 years 6 months (best estimate) Breed: Calico Gender: Female More about me:
Eight years ago, I lost my human friend when she had to go into assisted living and I was left behind. Luckily for me, Esther Nowell, the founder of PAWS, brought me home to live with her, her dog and her cats. It was wonderful. However, Esther has now gone to join all her friends on the other side of the rainbow and, once again, I am looking for a new home. I am a sweet calico with a bobbed tail. Since I am shy, I would be perfect for a quiet house with adults and maybe some other 4-legged friends. If you can be a little patient and give me time to adjust, you may just be my new best friend!
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THIS GROUP PLANS AND COORDINATES A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE ENTIRE COLLEGE COMMUNITY. PAST ACTIVITIES HAVE INCLUDED AIR BRUSH T-SHIRTS, PSYCHIC READINGS, AND MASSAGE THERAPY.
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CLUB WINNERS
The Student Government would like to extend their thanks to all who participated in the Raffle to raise money for the Youth Build Boston Mission. The winners of the new Ipod Nanos were Student Angela Panevino and Cheryl Blundell.
Breast Cancer Camera Raffle Winner
The Women Center would like to thank all who participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Events. We raised over $200 for Breast Cancer Awareness. The winner of the Breast Cancer Camera Raffle is Michele Harris, a 7yr breast cancer survivor!
PENNON MEETING TIMES Michele Harris
First and Third Tu e s d a y 2 - 3 P. M .
November 2’nd DH 119, LW 225 November 16’th LW 307, DB 308 (Video Conference) December 7’thDH 119, LW 225 December 21’st LW 307, DB 308 (Video Conference)
Women Center Out of Darknesss
BY: VICKI NICKERSON On October 2, 2010 The Womens Center participated in the Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention. Our team was 25 individuals strong and we received numerous donations from thoughtful individuals. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all those who participated either by walking or raising funds to help promote awareness. As many of you may know, suicide claims 30,000 lives per year in the United States alone. In recent headlines there have been numerous stories of teens committing suicide because they were being bullied. Suicide amongst the military is also at an all-time high. With this as the third leading cause of death in the college age range, I believe the fight should not stop at one
walk. Therefore, we are continuing to raise funds with a penny drive and a beauty basket raffle. We are going to continue to bring awareness to the campus as we are determined not to let this huge issue fall by the wayside.
Tanya Green, a dedicated member of the Womens Center and one of the participants in the OOTD walk described the 5k (3.3 miles) as moving and enjoyable. The walk was held in Wakefield, MA around Lake Quannapowitt.
TEAM NSCC
November 2010 Calendar of Events
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November
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Event
Location
College Fair HIV Testing Pennon Meeting College Fair Student Government Association Meeting 26th Forum on Tolerance Lynn Gym New Orleans Labor of Love Tides Restaurant Fundraiser Recreation and Wellness Intramural Basketball HIV Testing Game Day Program Council Meeting Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony Women’s Center Military Letter Event Program Council Veterans Appreciation Event Veterans Day College Closed Recreation and Wellness Intramural Soccer Women’s Center Military Letter Event Program Council Veterans Appreciation Event Recreation and Wellness Intramural Soccer HIV Testing Pennon Meeting SOTA Club Bake Sale SGA Meeting Game Day Recreation and Wellness Intramural Basketball Multicultural Fair Danvers Campus Program Council Meeting BINGO Women’s Center Meeting Thanksgiving Recess Begins Recreation and Wellness Intramural Basketball Recreation and Wellness Volley Ball Tournament
Lynn Gym LW126 DB208 & LE307 Danvers Lobby DB208 & LE307 6:45 PM Tides Restaurant, Nahant Lynn Gym DB108 DB129 DH119 & LW225 Lynn Gym Outside Lynn Café Lynn Café
Lynn Gym DB123 DB123 Lynn Gym LW126 DB208 & LE307 Danvers Café
DB129 Lynn Gym DB123 Café DB208 & LE307 Lynn Cafeteria DB130 Lynn Gym Lynn Gym
Time
10:00 – 1:00 PM 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM 2:00PM- 3:00PM 10:00 – 1:00 PM 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
6:00-9:00 PM 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 10:00 PM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 2:00PM- 3:00PM 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 1:00PM – 2:30 PM 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 11:00 – 1:00 PM 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Please note events are subject to change
Important Numbers
CONNECTING ALL DEPARTMENTS: Lynn: (781) 593-6722 Danvers: (978) 762-4000 Beverly Cummings Center (978) 236-1200
Math & Writing Lab Lynn x6254 Dan x5417 Hawthorne x1544 November Veterans Day - no classes . . . . Nov 11, 2010 Final Exam Schedule posted under Pipeline Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . Nov 19, 2010 Thanksgiving recess, evening/weekend classes. . . . . Nov 24, 2010 to Nov 28, 2010 Thanksgiving recess, day classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Lab Lynn x6296 Danvers x5569
Library
Book Store
Lynn (781) 477-2133 Dan. (978) 762-4000 x.5526
Lynn (781) 477-2127 Dan. (978) 762-4046
December Dec 1, 2010 Deadline to petition for fall graduates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 9, 2010 Day classes end . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 17, 2010 Evening classes end . . . . . . . . Dec 20, 2010 Final Exam period, day classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec 20, 2010 to Dec 22, 2010 Martin Luther King Holiday - no classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
January Jan 17, 2011 Low enrolled courses canceled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 19, 2011 $10 per-credit late fee begins . Jan 20, 2011 Add/drop period . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 24, 2011 to Jan 30, 2011 Classes begin, day and evening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan 24, 2011 Withdrawal through Week 1: 100% tuition/fee refund . . . . . Jan 24, 2011 to Jan 30, 2011 Withdrawal through Week 2: 100% tuition refund.
NSCC Fall 2010 Academic Schedule
Nov 25, 2010 to Nov 28, 2010 Deadline for IP Contracts for Spring and Summer 2010 . . . Nov 30, 2010 Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the College with a W grade . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather Hotline (978) 762-4200 No refund on fees.. . . . . . . . . . Jan 31, 2011 to Feb 6, 2011
Alumni Corner
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In honor of Disabilities Awareness Month, this month’s alumni corner features two NSCC grads who generously volunteer their time as disability advocates. Mary Dennesen, Class of ’84 and Mary Ann Murray, Class of ’90 were recently honored by the Independent Living Center of the North Shore and Cape Ann for their advocacy work for people with disabilities. Both worked with a committee to establish a citizen’s board in the city of Lynn to advise city officials on state and federal disability law and provide information referrals. Lynn had been one of few cities in this region without such a board. As a result of their work, in spring of this year the Lynn City Council voted unanimously to establish a Disability
received a bachelor degree in social work. She has worked with the Salem Affordable Housing Trust Fund as well as the Independent Living Center. Mary Ann Murray has completed multiple associate degree and certificate programs at NSCC, including gerontology, infant/toddler care and business management. She also works with children as an education consultant.
Pictured Above with President Wayne Burton and NSCC’s Alumni Association Board; front row left: Mary Ann Murray, front row second from right: Mary Dennesen. Both have served on NSCC’s alumni board for several years.
Commission which will be comprised of disabled individuals as well as caretakers to people with disabilities. This spring they
were presented with the Independent Living Center’s 2010 Adrien Award for Outstanding Advocacy.
Mary Dennesen graduated from NSCC’s general studies program in 1984 and went on to Gordon College where she
Faces In The Hall This issue we asked students:
Who are you voting for in this election and why? Zac Spur
I don’t know exactly who I’m voting for, all I do know is that I’m definitely not voting for Deval Patrick. I’m not because I don’t I don’t like the way he has run this state during his term in office. I am leaning more toward baker for governor. I am because looks and sounds like a stronger candidate than the others. I truly think that baker can and will make a brighter future for mass.
Greg Stone
Andrew Gilfillan
Vicki Nickerson
That is a very good question. I might vote for Deval Patrick because he has done a lot for mass higher education. I don’t exactly like what he has done with taxes, but due to my lake of political research, I think I would vote for Deval Patrick depending on the results I get about the other candidates.
Charlie Baker because at least he is promising to lower taxes, he would be a fresh voice in the state house. He has also promised to increase local aid, and to create more jobs. “Compared to the other candidates, he is the best candidate in my mind.” Tim Cahill is joke, crying because his running mate left him. As for Deval Patrick, he has raise taxes and cut local spending.
I don’t know because I haven’t followed the political debates lately. I don’t know who is running against Deval either. Although Deval did a lot of good for higher education he taxed everything like crazy. Like sugar, cigarettes, alcohol, soda and a lot of other things. I think Deval has cost mass a lot more money in taxes than we need. that’s why I’m definitely not voting for him.
James
Hi, my name is James. I am from across the ocean. My vote is for governor is Baker. I believe, full-heartedly, that he is the man for the job. He always has a smile and will unquestionably go out of his way for the students of Massachusetts. My vote rests firmly in Baker.
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