SEPTEMBER 2014
• A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR THE STUDENTS OF NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, DANVERS, LYNN, & BEVERLY, MASSACHUSETTS • •READ THE PENNON ONLINE AT: NORTHSHORE.EDU/PENNON•
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WELCOME FROM THE NSCC PRESIDENT BY PATRICIA A. GENTILE, ED.D. PRESIDENT Welcome to Fall Semester 2014 at North Shore Community College! To our returning students….we are glad you are back! We’ve missed you over the summer. It is so quiet here without you. And a very special welcome to our new students! Your achievement and success is of paramount importance to all of us at the college. Our mission is to help you fulfill your personal goals – whatever they may be. Whether you are on our Danvers, Lynn, Beverly or Middleton campus, you will meet dedicated faculty, counselors, advisors and professional staff, all of whom are committed to helping you succeed. I encourage you to take full advantage of your time at NSCC and the many opportunities available to you. Utilize our technologically advanced
facilities, talented and knowledgeable faculty and staff, support services and Student Life programs. We offer a wealth of informational resources – on our website www.northshore.edu and through your Campus Pipeline account. The Campus Pipeline is the college’s portal to your emails, registration, payments, schedule and other essential services. Be sure to read this student newspaper The Pennon, watch digital signage at each campus and sign up for emergency text services. Like North Shore Community College on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media. If you find yourself confused, overwhelmed, or feeling lost – at any time – please contact the student support services available at every campus. Counseling, advising, and tutoring services are available to help and guide you along the CONTINUED ON PAGE
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THE MARKET BASKET SAGA BY CALVIN GIL EDITOR IN CHIEF Market Basket, the popular grocery store chain known for its low prices and wide variety of products, has recently been embroiled in a great deal of company drama, with its chief owners fighting each other for control of the immensely profitable chain. Tensions within the company have been building for a long while; the two main heirs to the Demoulas empire, Arthur T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas, have been fighting over the company for several decades. The whole ordeal goes all the way back to the 1950’s, when Arthur Demoulas, Market Basket’s founder, sold the company to his two sons, George and Telemachus, giving them each 50% of the company. Tensions between the two sides
of the family started to build when George died, which prompted Telemachus to slowly try and seize control of the company, starting a rivalry that would last for decades. Things really started to heat up in the early 1990’s, when George’s side of the family sued Telemachus’s. After a long and
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bitter court battle, Arthur S., George’s heir, was granted a controlling share of the company. Although he lost the court battle, Arthur T., Telemachus’s heir, managed to keep his place in the company, convincing someone on Arthur S.’s side of the company to vote in his favor CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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budgeting, understanding credit, help with tracking and managing student loans, and how to avoid identity theft. Additional educational information offered through the site includes assistance searching for scholarships, jobs, and internships. Members can also
www.saltmoney.org and set up an account indicating North Shore Community College as your school affiliation. Any difficulties in accessing the site and be addressed through American Student Assistance at 855-469-2724.
EBOLA ADVISORY WARNING BY NSCC HEALTH SERVICES Dear Students, On August 20, 2014, the Boston Public Health Commission and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued an Ebola advisory for colleges and universities. Although the likelihood of becoming infected with the Ebola virus is very small, the college is being asked to reach out to every community member who has traveled to an Ebola affected area within the last 21 days.
At the time the advisory was issued, the affected areas included Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and to a very limited extent, Lagos in Nigeria. Please contact Health Services immediately for evaluation if you have traveled to an Ebola affected area within the last 21 days. Contacts: Brianne Duff, MSN, RNC, HNBC Danvers Health Services DB108 978-739-5469 bduff@northshore.edu
Elissa Al-Chokhachy, MA, RN, FT Lynn Health Services LW-126 781-477-2197 ealchokh@northshore.edu Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and healthy college community environment for all. ~ NSCC Health Services
way. There are no “stupid” questions, no embarrassing concerns, and no reason for you not to feel welcome and encouraged to seek the help you need at North Shore!
This is a very exciting time to be part of NSCC. This month we are launching a yearlong celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary. I urge you to engage in the many events and activities that have been planned for your enjoyment. Can you believe that 50 years ago NSCC only existed on paper and now over 240,000 North Shore residents have taken advantage of all that the college has to offer? The vast majority of our graduates are highly satisfied with the program and services they have received. I believe you will be very satisfied with your college choice of North Shore as well.
My Inauguration is planned for Friday, September 19 on our Lynn campus. I am honored and excited to very formally become the college’s fourth President. This event will unite the college community and special guests as we acknowledge and celebrate all that the college has contributed to our region over the past five decades. Later this fall we will hold a symbolic groundbreaking for a new addition to our Lynn campus, which will provide much-needed classroom, lab and student support space. We look forward to upgrading our Lynn facilities to provide you with enhanced educational experience. Thank you for choosing NSCC and best wishes for an engaged, happy and successful time here at North Shore Community College. Have a great year !
VETERANS CORNER BY GABRIEL NUNEZ VETERANS CORNER Greetings fellow students, veterans, and faculty, I hope your summer was as great and productive as mine has been. This summer has been one of positivity and growth for myself and I hope to ride this momentum into the new semester. I challenge each and every one of you to embrace a new positive out look in life and make this semester the best yet. This summer I have done a lot of soul searching in order to find my calling in life. The aimless wondering and class-taking has become unacceptable to me; I want a goal and a direction. I have flirted with every possible Idea, from Law school Professional to mixed martial arts (yes, I said that) to joining the Navy Seals. This goal to find my calling was brought on by sudden life changes, one of them being that I almost lost my mother, among other things. Witnessing my mom almost pass away really sparked the fire within, but more so I had found myself once again in the envi-
ronment of a hospital (I have spent way more time in hospitals than any man my age should have). I don’t know what it is, but there is something special I feel when I am in a hospital. Even though every time I have been in a hospital it’s obviously always for bad reasons. I was sitting with my mom in her hospital room, holding her hand, when suddenly I had the insight I have been looking for all along. I belong here, and not as
DISCOUNT TOPSFIELD FAIR ADMISSION BY CALVIN GIL EDITOR IN CHIEF Discount Topsfield Fair admission and ride tickets will be available for purchase from Student Life DB 132 & LW171 beginning September 22, 2014 with your valid NSCC photo I.D. These tickets can be used any day the fair is open, October 3 – 13th. Children under the age of 8 are free when
accompanied by an adult. Contact Student Life at X6659 or email studentlife@northshore.edu for more information. Individuals can save up to $6.00 per ticket! “Let the Good Times…….Grow!”
the accident-prone chronic patient or worried sick visitor. The sounds, smells, adrenaline and chaos reminded me very much of another life I had once lived, the life of a Paratrooper in the U.S Army. I had considered going back into the military under a Navy Seal contract, but a friend and mentor of mine offered me some great advice: “Is returning into a combat environment going to benefit the world as much as you becoming
a Physician?” She offered a perspective that made sense to me, and I offer this same advice to my fellow Veterans who suffer from a loss of identity. We have already served and given our lives to this country at great cost, and we should be deeply proud of that, but we should also know when it is time to move on and embrace our next endeavor to better society and ourselves. I realized going back into combat
and the military would not help me grow as a person or better society because I have already given such a commitment in this lifetime. While I was sitting there in the hospital waiting for my mother to wake up, the epiphany hit me and though I realize that I will always be a soldier, I now have the opportunity to do it in a different sense. I can be a soldier of medicine and a soldier for people in need, like the doctors and nurses who treated my mother. Veterans and students, my message to you is to find your metaphorical fight and wage it energetically with passion and vigor. I have chosen to pursue an MD, with the goal of helping Veterans and other underprivileged members of society with family medicine. What is your fight? Are you moving your life towards the fight you believe in, or are you aimlessly taking classes with no direction and purpose? Sometimes life is telling you all along, you’re just not listening hard enough.
NSCC TRIP TO THE AZOREAN ISLANDS BY CALVIN GIL EDITOR IN CHIEF Join NSCC this January in the beautiful Azores Islands! Enjoy eight days and six nights touring Sao Miguel in the breathtaking Portuguese Islands of the Azores! Highlights include guided tours of Ponta Delgada, Furnas, a trip to the magnificent “Fire Lake,” and an off-road volcano jeep tour. There will be a tour of Sete Cidades (The Seven Cities), one
of the most beautiful settings in the Azores, composed of two lakes in the center of an extinct volcanic crater. Sao Miguel offers many spectacular sights, but plenty of time will be dedicated to individual sightseeing, exploring, and relaxing as well. The trip departs from Boston and includes flights, transfers, sightseeing tours, some meals, and accommodations in a four-star hotel, based on twin occupancy.
Pricing: $2,039 (credit card)/$1,999 (cash or check) A deposit of $350 is due For more information on this amazing trip, contact Betty Kelly, Coordinator of NSCC’s Hospitality and Tourism Program at or 978-762-4000 x6660 or bkelly@northshore.edu
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SLICE OF CULTURE THE DANGER OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES IN HISPANIC SOCIETY BY CAROL ZICHELLA CONTRIBUTING WRITER According to Nancy Neff, MD of Baylor College of Medicine, Folk medicine (or lay medicine) is “the ordinary person’s concept of health, illness, and healing”; it is the treatment of disease practiced traditionally among the common people stressing the use of herbs and other natural substances.” When one reads this definition, you wouldn’t immediately think the practice is dangerous. In and of itself, these practices do not pose a risk to the health of the person using it. However, it can become risky and dangerous when used in combination of some traditional medicine practices and drugs when not disclosed to your healthcare professional or primary physician. In just over a decade, the use of Complimentary and Alternative Medicines (CAM) in the United States has increased over 30% in the Hispanic population. These
practices include medical interventions not taught widely in U.S. medicals schools or not generally used in U.S. hospitals and physician practices of conventional medicine. This has also increased the risk that the population exposes themselves to if they do not disclose the practice to their healthcare provider. This lack of disclosure puts the patients at increased chance or likeliness of CAM-drug interactions, or CAM-disease interactions. It can negatively affect the therapeutic effects of traditional pharmaceuticals, or cause adverse reactions as well as causing changes in diagnostic testing results due to an interaction. Ultimately, the patient’s safety and health may be compromised due to nondisclosure. Prevention of these dangers is simple but takes both the patient and practitioner to work together for a positive outcome. The practitioners need to be knowledgeable of alternative practices as well as respectful
and tolerant. They should learn about the different practices and methods commonly used in the culture in which they are practicing as well as the possible interactions of the treatments, along with the complimentary benefits. While the practitioners should always inquire about the use of alternative therapies, the patient is responsible for informing their physician about their use of natural remedies as well. When care is provided in a team setting that includes the patient with their healthcare team, risks can be decreased and positive outcomes increased. Work Cited: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed /18540283 www.bearspace.baylor.edu/Cha rles_Kemp/www/hispanic_healt h.htm www.rice.edu/projects/Hispanic Health/Courses/mod7/mod7.ht ml
INTERPRETERS BY MEGHAN SMITH CONTRIBUTING WRITER In the health care system it is very common to find come across a language barrier, such as Spanish. As an EMT at a full time ambulance company we tend to use family or friends that can help us with communication. However, I believe that it is more beneficial for interpreters to be used when it comes to patient care and health care in general, due to it can be a burden on the person you are asking. For example, they may not understand how to explain the care you are providing. They may become frustrated and anxious because they may not understand what you are saying. One case that I found while researching was that a mother was trying to get help for her daughter and she could not communicate well with the hospital. The article goes on to discuss how a survey was performed in New Jersey and only 3% of interpreters were provided for 25% of the population had spoken another language other than English in their homes. Another study was performed where 75% of the interpretation that was being used was a non-medically trained interpreter. There are some cases that one can come across where it is more important to use an interpreter instead of a family member or child. You may have a patient where you need to ask private questions, such as, if they are pregnant, do drugs, or if they smoke. The patient may not want to tell another family
member or child. In those times it would be beneficial for the interpreter because you do not have to put the burden on a family member or get the patient upset. Another case that I found is where EMS had arrived on scene to a child that had been collapsed in the back of his father’s pickup truck. The father’s native language was Spanish so the EMS crew used the neighbor for assistance with interpretation. The ambulance crew had gathered the information from the neighbor after translation and took the child to the hospital. The child died a few days later and father then filed a lawsuit over the death of his son stating that the ambulance crew spent too much time on scene questioning the parents because they were suspecting child abuse. It was later found out that the child had suffered from an ruptured congenital brain aneurysm. In my opinion, I think this is the perfect example where interpreters should be used. Anyone in the health care field could come across this situation. I believe that interpreters should be available no matter what to help in situations like these. Hospitals now have a service that they can call for an interpreter to assist them with patient care. The ambulance service that I work for can call into our dispatcher and they will put us through to an interpreter who can assist us with patient care, explain to the patient what is going on, and find out why
the patient is sick. Also, schools are requiring students to take a Spanish class as part of their degree requirement in the health care program. I also find it frustrating sometimes because when I go on a call and try to communicate with someone who is primarily speaking only, I speak very little Spanish and I cannot help but feel bad when it comes to trying to explain to the patient what am I going to do and what is going to happen. I feel as if the patient is getting confused or not fully understanding what I am trying to say. Also, when it comes to someone not wanting to go to the hospital, they are allowed to refuse care and refuse to go to the hospital. I have found trying to use a neighbor or family member can be difficult. As I try to explain to them the possible risks of not being further evaluated the person interpreting tends to say things like, “They don’t want to go or they know.” Works Cited: Boyles, Salynn. Web MD. 19 July 2006. 10 April 2013 <www.webmd.com/healthinsurance/news/20060719/languagebarrier-affecting-health-care>. Dees, Lynne. “Culturally Competant Care in the Emergency Medical Services.” Texas EMS Magazine (2007): 6.
LOS CURANDEROS BY NICOLE LEGERE CONTRIBUTING WRITER A curandero is a traditional “healer” in the United States and in Latin America. The curandero dedicates their life and power to remedying sick people from illnesses affecting the mind, physical ailments, and spiritual disease. Roles of curanderos range from being identified and described as a psychiatrist, doctor, or healer, depending of the type of ailments of their patients. Types of healing can range from the use of water, mud, or simple herbs. Others are used with the Catholic religion and belief in God and prayer for healing the sick. Most diseases brought to the attention of a curandero are usually caused by evil spirits, ancient curses, or a lesson from God. According to www.cancer.org, Curanderos are believed to have the power to heal by channeling “divine energy throughout their bodies.” Curanderos do not use their power to earn a living, and most if not all provide healing services for free. They do, however, accept donations in return for their assistance. Curanderos practice on the belief that every person should maintain a balance between hot and cold. In order to treat an individual according to their specific ailment, curanderos will evaluate all aspects of that individual’s life. They will scrutinize everyday life with the intention of treating that one patient to the best of their ability. Curanderos learn about their patients physical ability and daily exercise, food and drink intake, drug use (if any), and their state of being (referring to hot and cold) as soon as they enter into the curandero’s care. Based on
these evaluations, the healer will then come up with a remedy specific to their patient and use his practices to heal them. The curandero also uses close family members of the patient in the act of healing. ‘Limpia,’ a wellknown act of healing by curanderos, is often part of each patient’s ‘wellness program.’ Limpia helps those that are ill, and even those that are not ill as well. According to www.gracesesma.com, “effects of a personal limpia to generate blessings of peace, harmony and prosperity for the business and/or family.” Limpia helps those that are wishing for good karma and also good luck with situations that may be occurring in their lives at that particular time. It is a way to bring new energy in to their lives, and cleanse out the weaknesses and bad vibes, which are believed to affect them everyday in a negative way. The healing power of curanderos has been practiced for many years and still has a great effect on their patient’s everyday lives. Curanderos naturally heal, as opposed to hospitals that medically heal. Curanderismo (the practice of curanderos) is a very popular method of remedy, which benefits many of the people that it treats, and has always had a great effect on patient’s spirit, attitude, and well-being. Work Cited: www.cancer.org/treatment/treat m e n t s a n d s i d e e f fects/complementaryandalterna t i v e m e d i cine/mindbodyandspirit/curand erismo www.gracesesma.com/Curande rismo_the_Healing_Art_of_Me xico/Curanderismo.html
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5 MOST IMPORTANT RULES FOR FINANCIAL AID AT NSCC gram is 60 credits, you can receive financial aid for up to 90 credits. • What if you are having trouble and haven’t met these rules for the semester? • After one semester, you can receive financial aid under a “Warning’ status. • After two semesters, the “Warning” turns to “Denial” and you can submit a one-time financial aid appeal. If you fail to meet the minimum SAP requirements during the appeal semester, you must pay for as many courses are necessary to regain financial aid eligibility. • If you repeat a course more than 2 times, you may not receive financial aid for the 3rd attempt.
BY SUSAN SULLIVAN DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
1) CHECK PIPELINE & EMAIL OFTEN • Student Financial Services will contact you through your NSCC email address. It is your responsibility to check your email. • Two of the most important screens in Pipeline are “Eligibility/Financial Aid Requirements” (it shows reasons why your aid may not be finalized) and Student Account (make sure financial aid covers what you owe and see if you are getting anything extra).
2) APPLY TO FAFSA EVERY YEAR & FOLLOW DEADLINES • May 1st is “Priority” deadline – complete FAFSA before this date for the most aid possible. • July 31st & December 1st are usually the payment deadlines. You must make a payment or complete your financial aid application to avoid having your classes dropped.
3) MAKE SURE FINANCIAL AID IS “GOOD TO GO” EACH SEMESTER – BE THOROUGH! • Rules and costs can change from year to year and your award is based on your
course-load. You do not have to be full-time to receive financial aid. • Applying for financial aid is an on-going process. After reviewing documentation, we may need to ask for additional paperwork. • Good questions to know the answers to and almost all can be answered through Pipeline: • Is my file complete? If not, what documentation/tasks do I need to complete? • Do I have enough financial aid to cover my classes? What about books?
• Do I need to pay for health insurance through the school? If not, did I waive the charge? • Am I making Satisfactory Academic Progress? (See Number 4).
4) STICK WITH AND DO WELL IN YOUR CLASSES – Meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) • Your academic progress is monitored by both Student Financial Services and Academic Affairs. Each office has slightly different rules and
you may have to submit an appeal to both offices. • FINANCIAL AID SAP Rules: • You must successfully complete 67% (or 2/3rd) of the credits that you register for. For example, withdrawing from 2 of 4 classes in the middle of the semester would have a negative impact. • You must earn a minimum of C or better AND maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above. • You cannot receive financial aid for more than 150% of the credits required for your program. So if your pro-
5) THINK & PREPARE FOR BEYOND NSCC • Financial aid funding has limits. For example, the main type of financial aid, the Pell Grant, only allows you 3 full-time years to get an Associate’s Degree. So think about what program you want to study and consider program changes carefully. • Think carefully about borrowing loans while at NSCC, especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year school. Please check out the SFS website at www.northshore.edu/financialservices/ or contact Student Financial Services with any questions or concerns at
SUMMER 2014: THE HEADLINES ANTHONY HARRIS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT SENIOR EDITOR War in Gaza shatters hopes of Mideast peace. Following the abduction and murder of three Israeli teenagers in July, and the retaliatory killing of a Palestinian youth, the long-standing IsraeliPalestinian dispute flared once more. The latest round of violence had been brewing since 2007, when Israel and Egypt imposed a blockade on the Gaza Strip following the Battle of Gaza. Hamas, the Sunni group that has since controlled the region, fired thousands of rockets into Israel over the summer, a tactic it has employed since 2001. In response, Israel launched Operati Protective Edge, aimed at ending the rocket attacks and destroying a network of tunnels used by Hamas to smuggle weapons and supplies into Gaza. By August 16, the fighting had claimed the lives of 66 Israelis and nearly 2,000 Gazans, roughly a third of them women and children.
Ebola outbreak
Originating last December, an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone reached crisis levels in July, claiming over 1,000 lives by mid-August. The World Health Organization deemed the epidemic a “public health emergency of international concern” on August 9. Authorities faced daunting obstacles in their containment efforts, from difficulties crossing borders to mistrust of health personnel among residents. Amid much publicity, two American healthcare workers who contracted the illness in Africa were flown back to the U.S. to be treated with ZMapp, an experimental drug that had not been tested on humans before this summer. Officials warned it could take 6 months or more to contain the outbreak. Germany captures World Cup Over a 32-day stretch, the world went soccer-crazy as Brazil hosted the 20th FIFA World Cup. A million fans from over 200 countries descended on Rio de Janeiro, and millions more tuned in around the globe.
Spain, the 2010 champions, were eliminated in the first round, while the United States advanced to the round of 16 before falling to Belgium 2-1. In the end it came down to Germany and Argentina, who had previously faced off in the 1986 and 1990 finals. Mario Götze scored the game’s only goal in extra time, handing Germany its first World Cup championship in a quarter-century. Over 26 million Americans watched the final, making it the third mostwatched soccer game in U.S. TV history. Refugee crisis on Southern border The hot-button issues of illegal immigration and border security were pushed to the forefront in July, as thousands of unaccompanied children from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras were apprehended along the U.S.-Mexico border. The minors were fleeing appalling conditions in their home countries (Honduras, dubbed the “murder capital of the world,” saw more than 7,000 people killed in 2013).
Immigrant activists insisted the children be treated as refugees, while others decried what they saw as giving amnesty to illegal immigrants. President Obama asked Congress for $3.7 billion to process the influx of children and boost security in the Rio Grande Valley. To nobody’s surprise, the most polarized and least-efficient Congress in decades failed to act before leaving for their 5-week August recess. Aviation disasters raise concerns A rapid succession of plane crashes made July one of the deadliest months in aviation history. On July 17, Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine, claiming the lives of all 298 people onboard. The attack is believed to be the work of proRussian separatists, who have led an armed rebellion against the newly formed Ukrainian government since March. Just 6 days later, a TransAsia jetliner crashed into two homes while attempting to land in inclement weather in Taiwan. Of the 58 passengers and crew, only 10
survived. The very next day, Air Algerie Flight 5017 crashed in Mali for unknown reasons, killing 116 passengers and crew. Despite the high-profile disasters, air travel as a whole has become much safer in recent decades, with fatalities falling from 2,429 in 1972 to 265 in 2013. Top Box Office Performers (as of 8/17/14) 5. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 ($203M) 4. Guardians of the Galaxy ($222M) 3. X-Men: Days of Future Past ($232M) 2. Maleficient ($236M) 1. Transformers: Age of Extinction ($243M) Summer Soundtrack • MAGIC! – “Rude” • Nico & Vinz – “Am I Wrong” • Sam Smith – “Stay With Me” • Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX – “Fancy” • DJ Snake and Lil John – “Turn Down For What”
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THE SPORTS HAYES: THE CURSE WAS NEVER REAL BY KEVIN HAYES, SENIOR SPORTS WRITER The Curse… It was embedded into the minds of Boston Red Sox fans for decades. The Curse was the reason the Red Sox could never win the World Series. Like the folks from The Mummy, the Sox were “cursed.” In the words of the wise Colonel Potter, “HORSE HOCKEY!!” There was never a curse, just 86 years of bad management, bad players and bad luck. In the legendary movie The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, there’s an iconic line that goes, “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” The myth is that the Red Sox were “cursed” when they sold their star pitcher Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $120,000. Ruth went on to become the greatest power hitter the game has ever seen and the Red Sox never won the World Series again. Well that’s the legend. The fact is it wasn’t just Ruth that went to the Yankees and it wasn’t because of Ruth that the Sox failed to win the series long after Ruth retired. The Red Sox owner Harry Frazee was a Broadway promoter that cared more about financing his shows than owning the Red Sox. Babe Ruth wasn’t the first player of the Sox to go. Frazee sold Hall of Fame center fielder Tris Speaker to the Cleveland Indians following the 1915 season. After the Red Sox won their fifth record World Series championship in 1918, Frazee was in big trouble. He had paid too much for the franchise and had spent too much on it to make them winners. Realizing he could finance his Broadway shows or the baseball team, not both, he made his decision. Midway through the 1919 season, the vile pitcher Carl Mays was sold to the Yankees. Even though he wasn’t a pleasant fellow, he had won 43 games the previous two seasons including game’s three and six of the 1918 World Series. The trade effectively took the Red Sox out of pennant contention, finishing 66-71 on the season. Was the trade of Mays a curse or just poor management? It had only just begun. A month before Ruth was jettisoned; Frazee traded catcher Wally Schang, outfielder Harry Hooper, who had been a part of four World Series winning teams, and 21-year-old rookie Waite Hoyt to the Yankees for garbage. Hoyt would eventually become the ace of the Yankees by the end of the 1920’s and Schang the starting catcher for the early 20’s Yankee pennant winners. On January 5, 1920 Babe Ruth was sold to the Yankees. The Yankees still weren’t the best team in 1920 and the Red Sox actually finished better than they did in 1919 (72-81). Then the floodgates opened. Frazee traded shortstop Everett Scott and pitchers Sam Jones and Joe Bush to the Yankees prior to the 1921 season. The Sox plummeted out
to the ball going through Bill Buckner’s legs. That iconic play is also a legend for people who think it ended the series, it didn’t. That was Game 6, there was still Game 7 to play. Hot head starter Oil Can Boyd wasn’t very reliable but when motivated, he could dominate. He was slated to pitch Game 7 but a rainout gave starter Bruce Hurst an extra day of rest. Sox manager John McNamara could go with Boyd or try his luck with Hurst who had been the Sox best pitcher in the post-season. McNamara passed over Boyd for Hurst and Oil Can cried. The final score of Game 7 read Mets 8, Sox 5…again, bad management.
BILL BUCKNER of sight in 1921 while the Yankees won the American League pennant. In July of 1922, Frazee traded Elmer Smith and Joe Dugan to the Yankees and the Yanks repeated as American League champions. Frazee finally sold the last piece of the championship puzzle to the Yankees in January 1923 when he traded ace pitcher Herb Pennock and minor leaguers George Pipgras and Harvey Hendrick. The Yankees won the World Series in 1923 and Frazee sold the Sox down the river following the 1923 season to Bob Quinn. Back in those days there was no free agency. This was thanks to the dreaded “reserve clause” which bound a team to one player for life. So with no free agency and the minor leagues non-existent, it would be twelve whole years before they finished above .500. Thomas Yawkey bought the team following the 1933 season and immediately started making them contenders. Over the next few years he purchased Hall of Fame pitchers Wes Ferrell and Lefty Grove, along with Hall of Fame slugger Jimmy Foxx and Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell who was Wes’ brother. Then the farm system developed Dom Dimaggio who was Joe’s brother, Bobby Doerr, Johnny Pesky and the greatest hitter that ever lived Ted Williams. By 1941 the Sox looked to be a powerhouse again. However, it all came crashing down when the US entered World War 2. When the dust settled, the regrouped Red Sox won the American League pennant in 1946 but their top players had given way nearly five years to the war. Again, that’s not a curse, that’s just bad luck. The Sox were one of the top teams of the late 40’s but then fell victim to the next reason they couldn’t win the championship, racism. Jackie Robinson became the first African American major leaguer since the 1880’s and a lot more tal-
ented ballplayers followed him in the years to come. Unfortunately, Tom Yawkey’s racism denied Boston the chance to field such stars as Willie Mays, Larry Doby, Hank Aaron and Robinson himself. Yawkey kept the team strictly white despite one team after another lining up to sign the talented African American players. The only other team that was as racist as the Red Sox was the Yankees. This would come back to haunt the Yankees later but the Sox almost never recovered. Once their core four players: Pesky, Dom, Doerr and Ted, got old and so did the pitchers, they became a mediocre team for the next 20 years. The team didn’t integrate until 1959 and even then their first African American player was utility infielder Pumpsie Green. Ted Williams never got back to the World Series due to the racism and he was one of the catalysts into getting the old Negro League stars into the hall of fame. By the time the Sox got their heads out of their behinds, it was 1967… 49 years since they last won a title. They managed to win the pennant but ran into a superior St. Louis Cardinals team in the World Series. There were no “what ifs,” the Cardinals were simply better. Fast forward to 1975 when the Red Sox had the best team in the American League… until they lost their best hitter, Jim Rice to a broken hand in September. The Red Sox played the Cincinnati Reds in arguably the greatest World Series of all time and lost 4 games to 3. With nearly every game decided by one run, Rice’s bat would have definitely played a factor had he been out there. Once again, bad luck. In 1978 bad management cost the Red Sox the AL East division when grumpy manager Don Zimmer refused to start the hippie Bill Lee down the stretch despite Lee’s being the top left-handed starter. The Sox 14 game lead
evaporated due to injuries and ineffectiveness and the Yankees went on to win the division, pennant and World Series. Over the next few years, an internal power struggle split the ownership into two factions, which left them little time to turn the Sox into contenders. The Sox squabbled and staggered through most of the 80’s until finally getting it right in 1986. By then it had been 68 years since 1918 and still, what was “cursed”? Bad management , bad teams and bad luck. The Sox blew the 1986 World Series because closer Calvin Schiraldi admitted he stopped pitching with 2 outs in the 10th. He literally just threw the ball up there expecting it to be hit to someone to end the game. Instead the Mets got three straight hits, which led
The 90’s brought more of the same, bad ownership decisions, bad player management, bad trades and more bad luck. Who knew when the Red Sox traded Jeff Bagwell to the Houston Astros for aging relief pitcher Larry Andersen that Bagwell would hit over 440 home runs for the Astros? Who would have thought Mo Vaughn and Jose Canseco would both go hitless in the 1995 playoffs? Who knew Tom Gordon would blow only his second save of the season in Game 4 of the 1998 playoffs? Thankfully by 2004 the Sox had put it all together. They had a steady owner, a general manager that took care of the farm system and had superstar players that were well paid. So was there ever a curse? No, not at all. The past ten years proves it. Even though the Sox have had their ups and downs in the past ten years, the ups far outweigh the downs. The downs are also explained with actual facts, not a phony “curse”. Now the Babe can truly rest in peace.
HARRY FRAZEE
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY REVIEW BY CALVIN GIL EDITOR IN CHIEF Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel’s latest bigbudget superhero flick, recently came out in theaters, and it looks to be one of the blockbusters of the summer. Though, in hindsight, it may seem like the film was always destined to be successful, it was actually a fairly risky venture for Marvel. It was based on an obscure comic, cast a leading man known mainly for supporting roles, and attempted to blend action, drama and comedy, all of which seemed difficult to pull off . Even Marvel’s usual fanbase was ambivalent about the movie based on the trailers, wondering if all of the movie’s elements would work. After the movie’s release, however, it became evident that the risk paid off greatly; the vast majority of critics have reviewed the film quite favorably, most fans of the genre have expressed their love for the movie, it has been a huge financial success, nabbing the number two spot at the box office. Guardians of the Galaxy focuses on the escapades of Peter Quill, a space adventurer, played by Chris Pratt. The movie opens with a young Peter witnessing his mother’s death and getting abducted by a group of aliens. The story then jumps forward forward twenty-six years, where a fully-grown Peter is on a quest to steal a mysterious orb for his abductor and boss Yondu, played by Michael Rooker. Though he is attacked by the henchman of a shadowy figure known as Ronan in the middle of the heist, he manages to successfully escape with the orb, which he decides to keep for himself instead of returning it to Yondu. Ronan, however, will stop at nothing to get the orb, and spends the rest of the movie trying to nab it from Peter. As he’s being chased across the galaxy by Ronan, Peter teams up with a group of misfit aliens, all of whom want to sell the orb and split the profits. In the interest of not spoiling anything, I’ll refrain from divulging any further plot details, but I will say that the story is quite good. It spans across a wide variety of locations throughout the galaxy, contains plenty of well-choreographed action sequences, and
develops the relationship between the main characters very well, with them going from a group of outcasts with a fragile alliance based on greed to a team of compatriots fighting for the greater good. The movie’s acting is also quite impressive, with each actor providing a performance that fits their character well. Though he’s known mainly for his supporting roles, Chris Pratt shines in the lead role as Peter Quill. He does a great job at providing the kind of comedic acting he’s accustomed to while also showing that he’s able to play the ‘action hero’ role quite well too, proving his versatility as an actor. Bradley Cooper takes an interesting turn, voicing an animated, talking raccoon named Rocket, a bounty hunter who initially runs into Peter Quill while trying to capture him. It’s a far cry from Cooper’s normal roles, but he does give a great performance, employing a rough New York accent and a likable amount of testiness and resolve. Zoe Saldana also provides a good performance, playing Gamora, the roguish femme fatale with a conscience. Dave Batista gives a simple yet enjoyable performance as Drax, the terrifyingly huge, deadly serious ex-con with a mission of vengeance against Ronan. Finally, Vin Diesel provides the voice for
Groot, Rocket’s partner/bodyguard. Though his role essentially boils down to him repeatedly saying “I am Groot,” it is good for what it is. In addition to the main cast, the movie features cameos by several big name stars, such as John C. Reilly, Benicio Del Toro, and Glenn Close, all of whom spice up the film with unique performances. Guardians of the
Galaxy gets most things right, but it is not perfect. The film’s one major flaw is its main antagonist, Ronan, who is simply a weak character all around.The audience knows that he’s a really bad guy, his main goal is the genocide of an entire race of people, and he shows how ruthless he can be, but his motivations are never fully explained. The audience never really understands why he wants
LEE PACE AS RONAN THE ACCUSER
to commit genocide, or how he became such a bad guy; he’s almost cartoonishly bad, due to a lack of character development or background. Ronan’s actor, Lee Pace, does the best he can with the material he’s given, but no amount of acting prowess can change the fact that his character is simply one-note and underdeveloped, which ultimately detracts from the overall story. All-in-all, Guardians of the Galaxy is a great film. Its story spans a plethora of interesting locations throughout the galaxy, contains an engrossing, straightforward narrative, and focuses on a diverse and wellacted cast of characters. Throughout the course of the story, you can really see how the characters develop and grow, both individually and as a group. Also, as one would expect from a film directed by James Gunn, the film features a multitude of engrossing, wellchoreographed action scenes, none of which feel forced or shoehorned in. Though the film’s main antagonist is underdeveloped and overly simplistic, its positive aspects more than make up for this weak point. If you enjoy superhero movies, or action comedies in general, this movie is definitely worth your time. 9.0/10
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SLEEPING BEAUTY AUDITIONS MATTHEW WOODS PERFORMING ARTS COORDINATOR BY
The Performing Arts Council is pleased to announce their fall 2014 show! Celebrate North Shore Community College’s 50th Anniversary with the Performing Arts Council! This year, magic and mayhem mix in the fall 2014 main stage production, Sleeping Beauty (a Victorian Pantomime). The classic fairy tale is turned upside down and inside out this December 5-7 at Lynn Arts, Inc, 25 Exchange Street, Lynn. Forget what you think you know about pantomime—white-faced clowns stuck in invisible boxes, a game of charades—for the British tradition has none of that; instead, social mores are
given a hilarious send up with a healthy dose of pop songs and topical references. And at the center of the spectacle, the most important element of all – the battle of good versus evil—is played out against a fairy tale backdrop. Children and adults alike will delight in this theatre tradition that finds them rooting for the good and right and true! Auditions for the fall production will take place on both campuses between September 8th and 16th. To sign up for an audition slot please stop by the Student Life Office, Lynn Campus or contact Matthew Woods at x6228, or email matwoods@northshore.edu. Auditions are open to everybody: students, faculty, staff and alumni.
BELOVED COMEDIAN ROBIN WILLIAMS PASSES AWAY AT 63 CALVIN GIL EDITOR IN CHIEF Robin Williams, a comedic actor best known for his roles in iconic films such as Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Dead Poets Society, was found dead in his home in Paradise Clay, California on August 11th. The death was an apparent suicide, confirmed by the results of his autopsy. Williams’ was suffering from depression and was in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, conditions that seemingly led to him tragically taking his own life. Williams is survived by his wife, Susan Schneider, and three children, Zelda Rae Williams, Cody Alan Williams, and Zachary Pym Williams. BY
Williams’ death comes as a shock to most, as he never publicly expressed the extent of the emotional and physical turmoil he was experiencing. His passing has been met with an outpouring of mourning and support for him and his family; many of Williams’ friends and fans have expressed their sadness at his passing, and celebrated his long and beloved acting career. Sarah Michelle Gellar, whom Williams recently worked with on the CBS television series The Crazy Ones, is quoted as saying that Williams was the “Father [she] always dreamed of having.” Other former costars of Williams, such as Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Sally Field have also come forward with their condolences fol-
lowing Williams’ Passing. Williams completed work on several films prior to his passing, all of which are slated for release in 2014 and 2015. Though Williams is now gone, it can be confidently said that he will be remembered for many years to come, through his brilliant film performances and great impact on Hollywood in general. He touched the hearts of many with uplifting performances and jovial public persona, always putting on a brave face despite his difficult person struggles. Rest in peace, Mr. Williams; you will be missed greatly.
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS BIRTHDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 1966 SEPTEMBER 3, 1986 SEPTEMBER 8, 1991 SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 SEPTEMBER 12, 1980 SEPTEMBER 15, 1984 SEPTEMBER 15, 1977 SEPTEMBER 19, 1928 SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 SEPTEMBER 21, 1950 SEPTEMBER 23, 1959 SEPTEMBER 27, 1982
NAME SALMA HAYEK SHAWN WHITE TRIPP CAREY WIZ KHALIFA YAO MING PRINCE HARRY TOM HARDY ADAM WEST JIMMY FALLON BILL MURRAY JASON ALEXANDER LIL WAYNE
OCCUPATION ACTRESS
OLYMPIAN WRITER RAPPER BASKETBALL PLAYER ROYALTY ACTOR ACTOR TV SHOW HOST ACTOR ACTOR RAPPER
AGE 47 27 23 26 33 29 36 85 39 63 54 31
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CREATIVE WRITING SUPERCLOWN EPISODE 8: WEEKEND ESCAPADES AND TAKING A BREAK BY PRITT YERAC
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Upon locking eyes with the Attorney, he demanded, “what the hell are you doing here?” “I’m merely waiting for my client to show up and thought this would be the likely place to allow that transaction,” The lawyer stated matter of factly. “What about trespassing, loitering and disturbing the peace? C’mon on in.” He slides a card underneath the window lock and climbs through the window entering his apartment. As they enter they see his bedroom and walk by a basketball wall sticker and hoop. The go into the kitchen where the lawyer continues his place of business. “C’mon you can’t want money, our divorce was never finalized, she clearly was cheating on me with everyone” and pulls out one of the compromising photos of her and without even bothering for the lawyer to take a look the lawyer states, “I agree.” Superclown looks at him with a serious eye glance to register his response. “Not paying is a very serious offense Roger,” the Attorney stated solemnly. Roger, resisting the urge of wanting to punch the professionally dressed degenerate hard across the face, decides not to and then remembering the nice stash of money he won the other day winning a bunch of arm wrestling matches with a bunch of the other construction workers during lunch break. He hands him a 1000 dollars and the lawyer impressed since the fee was 920
dollars, “Keep the extra money for a nice whore and whatever else you lawyers do for fun” and he winks at him while stating with razor sharp sarcasm. The lawyer thanks him generously and impressed with his quick payment departs instantaneously. After that interaction Superclown goes to the fridge and pulls out a nice cold Rainbow Mercury soda and walks over and jumps on his bed and turns on the TV. As he turns it on his body slowly melting into the bed, he flips through the channels and comes across an archeologist unearthing a new ancient civilization on an unknown island in the Indian Ocean. He realized quickly it was the remnants of his specific tribe. Highly advanced irrigation systems, mechanized tools and mythical power sources with the power of helium, unfortunately no one ever knew how advanced their culture was because they surrounded themselves with camouflage so to all outside travelers the island looked like a big flower and no one dare to invade it as it already seemed conquered. As the archeologist continued to exhume a chamber, you could see him walk by ancient graffiti and stick figure drawings that heavily contained high school level dirty humor material. Anyways it was fun watching the archeologist on the discovery channel make educated guesses and use deductive reasoning to explain all the findings he found. He laughed at how far off he was on some claims and gasped at the couple he was accurate on. He then flipped through other channels, as he was slowly fading to sleep
he was imagining himself inside the programs he was watching, it cuts to him digitally generated into scenes on a detective show helping solve the crime of that episode, then a medical drama (i.e. he is one of the surgeons cutting open the body, showing him shed a few tears while holding back the urge to hurl when he realizes what they are actually looking at). Followed by a concert film and he is one of the performers on stage and as a member in the audience clapping along, flashing powdery white creampuff tits with red pinpoint nipples. Finally cutting to basketball game where he is one of the players who scores a winning basket and getting carried away by the team off the court. After a long satisfying nap, he started to gather his belongings, bringing a couple bathing suits, a couple disguises, a nice shirt and tie and overcoat, a bikini, a stethoscope and a few false identity cards, along with a wad of cash attached to a clip, along with various toiletries. He then ate the leftover take out from various restaurants in the fridge, showered and left in his pimp business suit attire while locking all the door and windows. But he left on the stereo with a three hour long cd at very low volume of recordings of him sleeping, eating, talking on the phone, humming, the sound of him reading on repeat and a couple stray lights in strategic places to make it seem like his home had life in there to deter crooks. He threw his suitcases in the trunk of his white Cadillac. The rainbow streak design going across still lush with life after all these years.
Being a manual, he causally moved the gears up and once he got it to 40mph, he moved along the end of the street and eventually merged onto the highway, it was early afternoon, the sun slowly setting, many clouds in the sky, the temperature slowly falling, he was planning to have the trip be 90 minutes gunning it, but unfortunately it wasn’t, there was decent traffic, he went up 95, but there was multiple areas of construction, there was also multiple detour routes he had to take, I was every route he took was a dead end and then he remembered the U2 song where the streets have “no name” finally after three hours and multiple quick meals through various fast food places to help assuage the stress he was feeling; he finally reached the Maine border, he couldn’t wait to check in with the cabin and got his spare keys from the realty shack check in and as soon as he pulled into the driveway he let out a nice “whoooo!”, he opened the car door and did backflips front flips, karate chops in the air, waving his arms around like the Tasmanian devil and after reliving his tight body opened the door to the cabin. It took him a quick 10 minutes to unpack and set up all his stuff. After everything was set up, he unchanged out of his business clothes, putting on a tank top, khaki shorts and sunglasses. He filled a big pitcher of ice and water. Followed by another pitcher with an ice but with raspberry puree, some carbonated water, a spoonful of sugar with some sliced lemon. He went out to the front porch, sat in a nice wooden rocking chair to begin soaking up more
rays. His back was stiff from the three hour drive up, while his legs were knotted up from being stuck in the same position for hours tapping the gas pedals. Then he began to stretch out his legs which felt really good, he pulled out his antique silver lighter and lit a big hand rolled cigar. He took his sweet time puffing the cigar till it was burnt out to the tip length of a fingernail, enjoying the beautiful idyllic scenery, longing for answers to a more fulfilling existence, as well as the intimate companionship of a beautiful buxom women to cure his heartache. The long decades between serious relationships has taken its toll on him he is naturally worn out and thick skin, distant and darker personality sensibilities. It’s been three hours now, the sun having moved across the sky, clouds starting to fill up steadily, he decides to down three glasses of water, some cranberry soda and head into town to check out the entertainment and get some action. He changes into something more formal as now he is wearing a polo shirt, with college athletic varsity jacket circa 997a.d with khaki shorts, along with his favorite sneakers the Air Jordan Grapes and drove into town. The nearest happening place where he was staying was Portland. A really nice city with multiple restaurants, attractions and clothing stores. Though on vacation, his desire to continue searching from clues was never far from his mind and was hoping against hope he would score some juicy tidbits. Little did he know that he was about to meet someone who would lead him back to the top of his game and a juicy story to
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THE PLACE WHERE I LIVE BY ROZI THEOHARI AUTHOR IN RESIDENCE
“Ocean Shores Apartments”— An old brick castle with the parapets of a fort Resembling centuries past— a guest Setting to rest At the beginning of the causeway to Nahant, A reminder of the old-fashioned cow pasture beach, A reminder of the old Lynn-Nahant friendship… Surrounded forever by the white ocean foam and the green grass Framed by the clear blue of the Atlantic sky Saying every day: “Good morning!” to the sun When it bounds up from the deep ocean. At nighttime the red bricks murmur—a silent lullaby to Egg Rock Shaking in slumber between the waves. An extension of the people themselves Surviving the severe winter, the snow, the cold, the whirlwind, But on a spring day—the ocean, a breeze, a breath Even a sparrow song can heal… Every season brings a new scene: In Feb. 2004, on the iced coast, a little seal Directed its melancholy black bulging eyes To the eight-story building’s windows. If only she knew the many grandparents watching with compassion. In mid-January 2007, a western yellow bird- Wilson’s Warbler— Flying coast to coast—winging at the garden’s trees Of the “Ocean Shores...”—like a good omen! This towerwhere old people grow older and slip away Petite great-grandmothers and grandfathers Live with memories—remembering jobs, wars, hurricanes, The old dear houses, verandas—the milkman… Proud men and women who raised children, danced and sang, People who are thankful, rejoice and pray and cry “Alleluia!” Nature is at work…in those apartments: Healing, comforts, wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen, fire-alarms, encouragement, Parties, “God Bless America,” singing group and dancing, bingo, voting, enthusiasm, Walking, swimming, fishing, tennis, yoga, cat and doggie ladies, Gardening and flower, “ Red Had” women.—Flea markets, Movies, computer games, cards, entertainment, photographers, trips, The community room breakfast and coffee A pot of ethnicities, cultures and races: Irish, Jewish, Russian, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Polish, Armenian, Albanian, A place to share love, care, compassion, anecdotes, choices and company, Old fashioned clocks ticking, grandmothers’ pictures, antiques and jewels… …At night—the moon sliding by the windows Tasting cooking from the ladies’ kitchens, The usual visitors: Doctors, nurses, homemakers, children, friends, nursing home and death. Veneration for all old women and men who died Remembering the death of Gloria McDonald, the advisor of The Ocean Shores Club—who became an angel so fast! Our house! A spirit castle that breathes Through the inhabitants’ hearts, minds and art. At number 808, Ms. Sima Chernyak, all day long from her window Paints the picturesque views of blue-red-orange-pink-white: The changing colors -light and shadow- the landscapes of clouds and sky From sunrise to sunset in the forefront of the outlines of Boston skyscrapers. At number 210, Ms. Sheila Scholl composes music, And sings songs at her piano…Drawing—her second hobby… Many others sing…At number 706, a gentleman plays Beethoven on the piano… …Seated at a small table, near my open balcony—at number 718, I write verse after verse…adoring the view That opens before me… …The white sailing yachts—sliding into a summer silent sea… …The bronzed moon—pouring gold in the fall evening ocean… …The indistinct sleepy blur of Nahant in winter… …The spring pink horizon line that divides The blue-red sea from the blue-black sky Penetrated by the seagulls’ scream That takes away my dream In a green-blue morning air… Here I became a poet!...
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at board meetings. Recently, however, Arthur S. was able to rally the majority of votes and oust Arthur T., who was the CEO, from the company. Though it may have seemed like Arthur S. won the decades long feud, the battle was far from over. Arthur T.’s dismissal was the beginning of what may be the most vicious battle in Market Basket’s history. Although Arthur S. managed to gain control of Market Basket’s board, he failed to consider one crucial factor: Market Basket’s employee and customer base. Arthur T. was revered by Market Basket’s employees and customers, thanks to his dedication to treating the employees and customers well, paying them fair wages and keeping prices low, even though it upset some of the greedier members of the board. As such, the employees and customers of Market Basket vehemently fought back against Arthur S. when he forced Arthur T. out, launching a companywide strike and large scale protests. At the time of this writing, the vast majority of customers refuse to shop at any Market Basket stores until Arthur T. is brought back as the CEO, and employees have
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Arthur T. Demoulas’ supporters rallying in Tewksbury stopped coming into work, leaving the stores understaffed and crippling their distribution centers. As a result, all Market Basket stores have little to no customer activity and are unable to restock their inventory, effectively halting the business entirely. This has proven to be a crippling blow against Arthur
S.’s regime, which has lost hundreds of millions of dollars worth of potential profits due to the strikes and has very little employee or customer support. This striking has been ongoing for almost two months, and has resulted in all of Market Basket’s part time employees temporarily losing their employ-
ment. Market Basket’s employees won’t have to hold out much longer, though. At the time of this writing, Arthur T. has reportedly made a bid of 1.6 billion dollars to buy Market Basket, which Arthur S. has accepted. This is a done deal at this point, so Market Basket should be back on it’s feet very
soon. Though the latest chapter in the Market Basket has left customers without an affordable place to grocery shop, cut down the current work force, and brought the company to the brink of collapse, everyone can take away an important lesson from the ordeal. Though Arthur S. managed to win battles within the company, he was more worried about maximizing profits than keeping his employees and customers happy, and this was ultimately his downfall. Market Basket’s` current situation has shown how dangerous customers and employees can really be, showing how important of customer and employee relations really are. Sources: www.bostonglobe.com/business /2014/07/14/the-sagademoulas-market-basket/S1D7gi92dqfJYZzr9FIBCJ/s tory.html www.bostonglobe.com/business /2014/06/23/market-basketboard-ousts-president-twoo t h e r - e x e c u tives/V1Im18ZrXmdN4lTgwNe EAM/story.html /www.myfoxboston.com/story/2 6389384/report-market-basketstandoff-ends-after-deal-putsartie-t-back-in-charge
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BY SEAN REID STUDENT GOVERNMENT TRUSTEE
During my sixteen or so years of being in public schools, I have come to the realization that there are two types of opinions when it comes to grades. There are those people who don’t think grades translate to any real world skills. I'm sure you've heard those people say things along the lines of, “Anyone can study for a test and get A’s.” Even top employers don’t ask you about your GPA during the hiring process. Then there are those people who study for every test as if their life depended on it, the ones who think grades are everything. They calculate their GPA ten places after the decimal place just so when someone asks what their GPA is then can spit out some long rehearsed number that sounds impressive like, “Well, I have a 3.88856879 GPA.” These people do have a point, though; graduating with
DO GRADES REALLY MATTER? honors is impressive on a resume and, since NSCC is a 2year school, it ultimately is a huge factor in dictating where they will finish off our bachelor’s degree and pursue further education. Throughout my years of schooling I have gotten to experience being both of these kids – and, to be no honest with you, both ends of the spectrum have a solid case. Now of course grades are critical and I’m not condoning bad grades, but just think about it. Someone could have lots of ability but, without the degree, they may struggle to break into their career. At the same time, one who only has the grades may not know how to translate that into real-world skills. Well, I think I have something that can prove both views on grades to be true – and serve as a solution to both sides of the problem. It’s a little something called experience. No matter which of the above categories that you fall
into – or anywhere in between – in college it is vital that you get involved. College, for the most part, is the ideal time to gain this experience because you are surrounded by a plethora of resources and other students with a strong will to make a difference. There is a sense of community. For all of you with grade paranoia, experience is what will help many of you in learning how to take your work off the pages and into real world tangible skills. And for all of you with the not so glamorous GPAs, this experience is where you can make up for it by proving yourself to potential employers and showing off to other schools. Let me make one thing clear, though; this experience is so much more than a resume booster. It’s a chance to network, enjoy doing something you love, and make a difference. Probably some of the best experience I’ve gained at NSCC is as a member of Student Government. We get to make a
difference on a wide range of issues, we are the voice of the students to the administration, and we are here to represent and serve you. I’m sending a personal invitation your way. Please join us in making a positive difference within the school and within our community. If you have a passion for something, Student Government can help you pursue that passion by taking on projects and tackling related issues. Student Government has something in it for you. You can also join a club! Volunteer! Do something to enhance the life of others! We have tons of opportunities at NSCC and if we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can most likely make it happen! If you want let us know about any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to say hello, you are more than welcome to just stop us in the hallway, set up a time to talk, have fun at one of our events, or come by one of our
meetings. Without your ideas, we have difficulties meeting the needs of our students, which our duty. We are here to help you with any of your issues whether it’s helping you start a club, allocating you funds, or just connecting you to the correct resources and people. We are here simply to serve our students. If you have any questions, concerns, or anything else, you can contact me at sreid01@northshore.edu or sga@northshore.edu Now I understand Community Colleges like ours can face unique challenges. Everyone commutes. People have tons of responsibilities: jobs, children, expenses, etc. I understand this. But being involved is key for most in the learning cycle. With the fall semester starting I hope you choose to make a difference. Even the smallest commitment can make the biggest difference. Have a great semester!
OBITUARY OF GREGORY C. RUSSO WRITTEN COLLABORATIVELY BY GREGORY RUSSO’S FAMILY NSCC Alum Gregory (Greg) Russo of Reading, MA passed away suddenly on Friday evening, July 11, 2014 while on a mission trip to the Niños Con Valor (Children with Value) orphanage in Cochabamba, Bolivia. He had spent a joyous week serving with a team from Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church in Danvers, Mass. The team recalled how much the children enjoyed Greg and the love and attention he showed them. Greg always enjoyed working with the arts and children and he brought those gifts with him to the mission. Gregory was born 44 years ago and valiantly worked to overcome his physical and learning disabilities, enduring many surgeries on his spine and joints. Despite his disabilities, he persevered and didn’t give up. He worked hard to achieve his own high expectations. He was an intelligent and funny guy with a dry sense of humor. As a mission team member wrote, “My most powerful memory of Greg is of the day we visited the state orphanage in Cochabamba for children with major physical and cognitive disabilities. I observed them watching Greg in awe as he walked freely on his own, amazed, I think, at the life he had in light of his massive challenges.” Greg received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Adelphi University and had just completed an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies from North Shore Community College in 2013. He was passionate about the environment and most recently enjoyed doing an internship with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He was working towards his Master’s Degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. On his last full day in Cochabamba, Greg visited the orphanage’s aquaponics farm (combining aquaculture and hydroponics), which deeply interested him. Greg enjoyed quiet pursuits, taking courses, visiting art museums, tending to his bonsai plants, photography, and collecting wine. He thoroughly enjoyed going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2011. He had become energized as a Christian over the past four years and served as his church’s librarian and was on the Bolivian mission task force. He spent his last days doing the Lord’s mission work to those who have the least in the world—parentless and disabled children. Greg will be greatly missed by all who were fortu-
nate enough to know him. He is survived by his parents, John and Susan Russo of Reading; his sister, Andrea Tieso, her husband, John, and their children, Madison, Brandon, and Andrew of Charlotte, Vermont; his uncle, Dante Russo, of Grimesland, North Carolina; his late uncle Joseph Russo and his wife Cynthia, and their children, Angela, Anthony, and Dante, of Victorville, California; his uncle, Peter Spear and his wife, Joann of Melbourne, Florida, and their sons, Eric, of Gloucester, and Dana, of Melbourne, Florida, and many other friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church and sent to the church office at 85 Constitution Lane, Suite 200A, Danvers, MA 01923, specifying the Greg Russo Memorial Library Fund.
The “GoodShip Gregory” Story His ship was called the "GoodShip Gregory" and was docked next to his mother ship. He was anxious as he walked the deck of the mother ship waiting for his time to leave. At 44 years, his health was declining. His sister had left in her own “GoodShip Andrea” years ago. “When is my turn?” he asked himself. He hated to be dependent on others for so long. “How long can my “GoodShip Gregory” last while docked?” It was getting old and he was getting older too. “It would be another five years before the next trip to Niños con Valor, the children’s orphanages in Cochabamba, Bolivia,” he thought to himself. He was longing for this trip since he was part of the planning group. He couldn’t find a more worthy cause over the years—a unique opportunity. “This is my trip; I’m sure I can do it even if it is now more risky
without either parent.” His mother, Susan, was going to go with him but she developed severe vertigo and it was difficult for her to walk. They couldn’t wait for her to get well. She wasn't going. He never asked me about the trip nor did I say anything. It was his “Carpe Diem” moment—”seize the day” in Latin. The ropes were released from the mother ship and off he went with his crew from Christ the Redeemer Church. A doctor and a nurse went along as missionaries too. As his ship plowed the seas toward the Panama Canal he saw whales. It was a great sight as he was reminiscing about the figure of a whale on his license plate. He was so very happy to be on his own. He finally landed in Bolivia, South America. It was a joyous welcoming since it had been about five years since the Niños con Valor children’s orphanages were visited by members of Christ the Redeemer Church. As Gregory
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was visibly disabled and only five feet tall, the children with disabilities were especially attracted to him. He was one of them. He was fine during the first few days with no indications of altitude sickness or other health effects. But the clouds were forming over the “GoodShip Gregory.” As the team was getting ready to go home, Gregory began having difficulty breathing, and he had a heart attack in the hospital. We looked over the horizon to see Gregory waving from the “GoodShip Gregory” roped to his new mother ship— the “GodShip.” The song we are to sing today, Lord, When You Came To The Seashore (Pescador Des Hombres), ends with the words, “I will seek other shores.” Gregory did this at the height of his evolving understanding of his Christian work. After reviewing the events, my wife and I agree that several sequential incidents seemingly conspired against Gregory. It seemed like destiny that he would not be coming back. He had finally arrived at his new home with God who created him and loved him the most. I quote from Gregory’s own Bible he used so often here: “Jesus said to them, ‘the children of this age…who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead…can no longer die, for they are like angels; and they are the children of God because they are the ones who will rise.’” Luke 20:34-36 “For they are like angels”—this was his aspiration and it is now our aspiration. How many of us will have the good fortune in our last actions on earth to do the Lord’s mission work for some of those who have the least in the world—parentless children and disabled children? Gregory and his mother were energized as followers here at the Christ the Redeemer Church where both realized their greatest spiritual growth with action over the past four years. Both opened the door to let God into their daily lives and responded, as they had never done before. God will not open the door for you; you must take the first step. God bless you all. Johnny Russo, father Gregory C. Russo Born on 7/23/1970 Died on 7/11/2014, about 9 PM in Cochabamba, Bolivia, South America
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ALUMNI CORNER: PEGGY ANDREAS, CLASS OF ‘85 Peggy also volunteers at a summer camp program in rural New York where she has served as the camp medical director each August for the past 20 years. Her annual summer camp volunteering is very dear to her heart and she has established a scholarship there to help campers who wish to pursue a career in healthcare.
BY SANDY ROCHON ALUMNI COORDINATOR Welcome to the fall semester, a time of fresh starts, new beginnings, introductions and opportunities. Each month, the Alumni Corner of the Pennon will introduce you to info from and about North Shore Community College alumni: career profiles, information about alumni scholarships, news from our Alumni Association Board and articles about NSCC grads out doing great things in the communitylike the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award winner, Peggy Andreas, pictured at right at this year’s commencement.
NSCC’s Alumni Association Board was very proud to honor Peggy with this year’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. Her compassion and kindness, her commitment to helping others and her dedication to the field of nursing are just some of the ways that she has distinguished herself. Peggy exemplifies the power of education to change lives and works tirelessly to enable and empower others to access opportunity.
Peggy is a graduate of NSCC’s Nurse Education program which she attended while working full time, as a single parent with two children. After NSCC she continued her education, going on to become a Nurse Practitioner. Peggy’s work in hospitals and urban health centers eventually led her to becoming an advocate for economically disadvantaged women. She works with Boston Healthcare for the Homeless as a Family Team nurse, where she con
Peggy Andreas (left) was presented with NSCC’s Distinguished Alumnus Award by “Sully” Sullivan, President of the Alumni Association Board. ducts motel outreach. She also volunteers with Found In Translation, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping lowincome bilingual women use their language skills to attain
employment as medical interpreters. Peggy has witnessed first-hand the difficulties posed by language and cultural barriers and the resulting disparities in healthcare, making this a
cause that is very close to her heart. The Found In Translation program works to address the problems Peggy has witnessed, along with many others, through education and career training.
Do you know of an NSCC grad doing great things? Please let me know and they may be featured here or in other NSCC publications! Contact Sandy Rochon at srochon@northshore.edu
ENVIRONMENTAL CORNER: THE EARTH IS NOT OUR OWN BY JESSIE
NOCELLA ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER One of the biggest misconceptions in our society is how concerned we are about the environment affecting us. In reality, we only deal with environmental issues because of how we affect the environment. I've started to adopt the everyday perspective that each action or word we put out comes back around. After all the built up years of our over-consumption, ignorant style of living, eating and expansion, we have manifested a surrounding that’s like a big wave, about to crash down and wipe out a civilization. We have created something that will inevitably turn its wrath back upon us because of how much we’ve taken without giving back. This world is like a giant road under construction and we should all be getting ready to pull out our hard hats. Algae, organisms, plant life, and multiple types of naturally made rocks were all settled into place before we were even a consideration. This Earth was nothing but the environment before the post-modern, pre-industrial and post-industrial revolutions. All marks of our evolution in this plan to make our lives more
quick, easy and efficient. This world was full of natural life and was more than sustainable on its own before we came in and built our cities and factories.
When I was thinking about what I could write to start off the semester, I decided that we would need to redefine how we interpret the environment.
If we break down our surrounding environments to the very basics, we'll see how naturally complex the world was before our presence and how much we
take advantage of what we have been given. We have the ability to change and create the planet we want around us. We didn't want a world that required natural hard labor and trading, so we changed it into something more entertaining and attractive to buyers and spenders by selling property. Once land started being sold we found different industries to create on Mother Nature’s territory. My question, though, is who said it was right to divide the earth into pieces when it doesn't even belong to us? We belong to the world. We revolve around nature, the miracles and disasters that go along with it. It seems as though humans believe we have a right to own and manipulate our environment for our benefit, but are our choices benefiting nature? If not, then it is a one way battle that Mother Nature will always win. She is omnipotent, not us. She can rise her seas to drown our people, or make winds that casually pick up and crush things we took years to establish…if everything comes back around why would we hurt something that in the end will diminish us? Only you can choose what the environment means to you, and, to me, it is everything.