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October 5, 2016 Volume 11, Number 7

Campus | Parkland Café

News | Presidential Debate

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A review of the first pres. debate with Parkland’s thoughts

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Upcoming planetarium talks

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HUMANS Zayd Jawad

Peter Floess Staff Writer Staerkel Planetarium’s coming “World of Science” series hopes to introduce its guests to just that, with a range of topics—at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels, on earth and beyond— addressed by learned voices in their fields. “[We hope] that our audiences leave with not only a greater appreciation of what our scientists are working on at the moment, but with some of the amazing results that have emerged from their research,” said David Leake, director of the planetarium. Leake emphasized his understanding that several Parkland instructors offer extra credit to their students for attending planetarium events. The first lecture, on Oct. 7, is by University of Illinois physicist Peter Abbamonte: “How Laws, Sausages and Science Are Made: An Inside View of How Science Really Works.” Despite the rather eclectic title, the focus of Abbamonte’s presentation is his experiences working with some of the smallest pieces of existence known to man and interacting them with water at time frames that make mere seconds look like eons, as well as explaining what he says is the true nature of the scientific method and how science is done. Nov. 4’s “The Threat of Zika Virus and other Vectorborne Pathogens” is by viral disease epidemiologist James Dobbins, a veteran of both the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dobbins says his lecture “will be an update on the current Zika virus disease outbreak in the Americas, as well as provide some additional information on the rapidly expanding Zika virus disease outbreak in Southeast Asia.” He says his presentation will work to identify the real risks people face from Zika and sort out the true and untrue elements of the “almost

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audience gain an appreciation of “the variety of the stuff of the galaxy and the universe, and that it all has a personal role in making us.” The first lecture after winter break is on Feb. 7, 2017, by Cultural Resource Coordinator with the Illinois State Archeological Survey Thomas Loebel. “Seeing Beneath the Ground: Geophysics and Recent Archaeological Explorations and Discoveries in Illinois” will discuss the use of geophysics—the field

Zayd Jawad was diagnosed at age five with an extremely rare genetic disorder called Hunter syndrome. “I am quite blessed,” he said. Whereas Jawad’s family comes from the Middle East, he was born and raised in Champaign. A student of the Unit 4 district, Jawad graduated from Champaign Central in 2015. “From a young age, I had to learn to do the best I can with what I have, wherever I am,” he said. “Hunter [syndrome] is what they call a lysosomal storage disorder that affects every system of the body from growth and development of your organs, to your ability to walk and move, to even physical and mental lifespan.” Hunter syndrome, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a result of an enzyme—which are microscopic molecules that serve as the spark to most of the body’s chemical reactions necessary for healthy functioning— failing to do its job as it should, resulting in a build-up of harmful chemicals in the body. It is inherited from the mother’s X chromosome, which carries and passes down the malfunctioning enzyme to the son. Each son has a 25 percent chance of having Hunter syndrome. Girls almost never have the already-rare condition due to having two X chromosomes; if one is affected, the other can compensate. Jawad says he did not let his diagnosis interfere with his desire to make the most of his high school years. “I could not necessarily play sports in high school and excel,” he said. “Instead I rose up the ranks in music playing lead jazz trombone.” The Parkland communications student’s

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The Zeiss Model M1015 star projector is the centerpiece of Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium. “Carl”, as it is called, can be used to show the movement of the sun, the moon, the stars, and the planets through the sky. constant media hype” surrounding it. Photographer Tom Murphy and UIUC Geologist Bruce Fouke will give a talk called “The Art of Yellowstone Science: Mammoth Hot Springs as a Window on the Universe.” According to the website of the World of Science Lectures, “in this presentation, photographic art at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park is melded with cutting-edge natural sciences to search for common laws of nature through the power of observation and a willingness to embrace the unexpected.”

The lecture will work to tie in the phenomena viewed in places like right above Yellowstone’s brewing supervolcano and connect them to laws of nature universe-wide. The two co-authored a book on the subject, which is to be made available to attendees following the Nov. 15 presentation. Dec. 2 will see retired U of I astronomy professor and worldknown science fiction and popular science author James Kaler, who has talked at the planetarium before, presenting “Cosmic Dust.” “[C]osmic dust,

usually in the form of complex silicates or carbon, plays a powerful role,” Kaler said. “The dust, which is so fine you could not see it, helps form both stars and planets.” Kaler, who has published over 120 academic papers relating to astronomy, will explain in his lecture how small objects in space coalesce to create the gargantuan objects that exist in the universe, from the one you’re standing on to the stars that are thousands of times bigger than our sun. Kaler hopes his lecture will help the

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The U wing café is the hot spot to get food on campus. Actually, it’s the only spot to get food on campus—besides the small Cobra Market in the X wing’s main lounge, which is much smaller and closes at 2 p.m. The Terrace Food Court, as it is officially known, offers a range of freshly-prepared foods, from chicken fingers to burritos and salads, along with fountain, bottled, and canned soft drinks, juices, and a plethora of pre-packaged snack items. Chartwells, the company which runs the café through their Dine on Campus program, says they are committed to making their food courts more sustainable and healthy for students, and that they are accomplishing this through several goals. One of their goals is to reduce waste in the forms of water, energy, and pollution. They try to make responsible purchasing decisions and work with local companies and communities as often as possible. Chartwells also aims to provide education about healthy lifestyles through programs such as Balanced U, which the company’s website touts as its “health, wellness, and sustainability platform… designed to provide healthy meals through enhanced menu development and educational wellness tools…”

Photo by Matt Moss | The Prospectus Despite practically nil competition on Parkland’s campus proper, a small survey of Parkland students conducted by The Prospectus revealed that nearly a third of the student body has never eaten food from the food court. One of the top cited reasons cited by these students was that they were trying to save money. Meals in the café generally range between $2–$10. Compared to the second closest option by physical distance— Hardee’s—the food court’s prices could be considered competitive, especially when factoring in its convenience for those on campus. Despite this, students surveyed around the same time last year said that price was a big factor in avoiding the food court, with law

student Alex Pryde-Wate saying of the food “good quality, but pricey.” Another reason students cited for not using the cafeteria was simply that they had no need or had no time. Many students do not have classes that require them to be on campus near meal times; in other words, they are simply not here when they are hungry. Many other students have an opposite schedule where they do have classes during lunch hours and are therefore in class instead, with no time to go to the café. Still, most students have eaten at the Terrace Food Court and most have had at least adequate experiences, they say. The top reason for eating at the

cafeteria cited by surveyed students was convenience. Other reasons were similar, including to save gas, needing food quickly, and forgetting to bring a lunch. Some students, however, did cite good food as their top reason for eating at the cafeteria. Favorite foods included fries, burgers, the salad bar, and whatever the cheapest thing at the time is—a typical thing to hear from a college student. However, data collected by The Prospectus in October of last year showed 33 out of 50 Parkland students—66 percent of those polled— expressed dissatisfaction with the food options present at the café. Kristopher Rhoads, a

Parkland criminal justice student, said last year: “My thoughts are that Parkland pretty much offers snacks, or ‘gap’ food, until you can go get yourself some food.” One suggestion from students surveyed this year was for the cafeteria to bring in fast food vendors from outside, like Jimmy John’s or McDonald’s to serve food alongside Chartwells. Another idea was for the café to start issuing coupons or to lower their prices to accommodate the college student’s oft-stretched budget. Students also suggested that the cafeteria strive to include more healthy foods, like cereals, on their menu. That said, it does already serve options like yogurt parfaits, flour tortilla wraps, and submarine sandwiches, but in October of the year past as well students claimed it was “not enough.” Regardless, the Terrace Food Court is an option for Parkland-goers who opt for the convenience of not leaving campus for their meals. The Terrace Food Court is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Additional information on the café can be found at dineoncampus. com/parkland/.

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Martice Chapple serves a burger in the Parkland cafeteria.

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Recapping the first presidential debate David Saveanu Staff Writer

Sept. 26 saw Republican candidate Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton square off in the first presidential debate as the two leading candidates in the 2016 election. The debate was moderated by NBC’s Lester Holt, a first time moderator, who placed much emphasis on discussing national security. The topics covered included how each candidate was going to secure America, what direction they were going to take the country in, and the steps they’d take to advance its prosperity. The polls following the debate seemed to be leaning toward Clinton, with CNN’s results of 27 percent voting for Trump and 62 percent for his primary opponent. A selection of Parkland students, when surveyed, revealed a similar response, describing Trump’s performance as “restrained” and “lacking his usual aggression,” as described by Joey Magyar. “It hurts me to say, it but Hillary took this

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton shake hands during the presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. one,” Magyar said. The consensus among those who viewed the debate was that Clinton seemed more prepared, which is something Trump had pointed out as a fault. Clinton had a response: “I think Donald just criticized me for preparing for this debate,” the former U.S. secretary of state said. “And, yes—I did. And, do you know what else I prepared for? I prepared to be president, and I think that’s a good thing.” Speculation holds that Trump, being an

outsider to politics, wasn’t as adapted to the usual debate procedures and struggled to keep up with Hillary, a seasoned career politician. Willie Fowler, a professor of political sciences at Parkland, shared his thoughts regarding the debate. He hypothesized that this would be the mostwatched debate— which it was, with over 84 million viewers according to NBC, and Trump’s lack of preparation would set him back for early voters and those on the

fence. Fowler described Clinton’s performance as one that was “very strong,” while he said Trump appeared to “wander aimlessly.” There is a history of views declining following the first presidential debates— meaning the second and third debates don’t bring in nearly as many viewers—adding on to this is the fact that this had been the most watched debate of all time, so any error on either side could have lasting effects on their campaign. Trump’s

lack of persistence, and aggression had set him back, as well as his non-preparedness, while Clinton’s wellrehearsed responses had perpetuated her campaign greatly. The debate may have been one of the most history-making, as it featured the first female ever to participate in a presidential debate. It showed us the candidates’ abilities, and personalities with one another, it allowed us to understand their most recent views, and it granted us a

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HUMANS ability to perform music in front of live audiences provided him the confidence needed to transition into his current passion for public speaking. “I love to practice speaking,” he said. “Reciting speeches and writing my own is what I plan to do [for a living].” In addition to his studies, Jawad is a senator in Parkland’s student government, and he works as a student assistant in the Office of Student Life. “The most rewarding part of my job is being able to interact with so many people,” he said. “I love connecting to others, in fact as part of my journey to health I realized the importance of every single person around me, that is each person in my life is a gift.” When he isn’t working or involved in his studies, Jawad enjoys calisthenics training, martial arts, and spending time outdoors. “Before, I never used to be the most involved person,” he said. “Now, I am currently building my career as a speaker, living each day to the fullest, working hard to bring out my own vision—so that I might shine to bring out the visions of those around me.” loose representation of where the election may be going.

Eighth annual Champaign-

Urbana Folk and Roots Festival The 8th annual Champaign-Urbana Folk and Roots Festival will be held in downtown Urbana, Thursday, November 3 through Saturday, November 5. Central Illinois’ only all-volunteerrun, grassroots music and arts festival brings together national, regional, and local artists and organizations for more than 80 highquality, interactive music performances, dances, storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. This event provides a oneof-a-kind, inclusive, accessible, and diverse community experience. This year’s festival kicks off on Thursday, November 3 with “Uncorked” at Krannert Center for

the Performing Arts. The Hobnob String Band will open for multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins—a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops—and his blend of country blues, ragtime, oldtime and traditional jazz. This free event begins at 5:00 in the Krannert lobby. On Friday and Saturday nights, headlining national and regional performers include award-winning blues artist Gaye Adegbolola from Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women; altcountry blues singer/ songwriter Amythyst Kiah; Irish accordion virtuoso Jimmy Keane; Nashvillebased Howlin’ Brothers string band; Chicago country band the Hoyle Brothers;

and Baltimore’s the Honey Dewdrops. The Cactus Blossoms come to town after a summer tour that included the Newport Folk Festival and A Prairie Home Companion. From St. Louis is Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing band, and Dan Gellert is one of the finest old-time musicians working today. JD Wilkes is a musician, artist, and filmmaker who has recorded with Merle Haggard and Hank Williams III. Reflecting the styles of mariachi and Latin/ American folk, Cielito Lindo, a fourthgeneration family band, will perform a free show for kids and their parents on Saturday afternoon. With roughly half of the performers hailing

from Central Illinois, the festival provides an important showcase for local musicians, including the Bashful Youngens, Faye Ballard, Still Shine, and many more. The Independent Media Center, adjacent to Lincoln Square, will host family events, singalongs, musical performances, and dance events. Beginners and seasoned dancers will share the floor for square, swing, contra, and international dances and workshops. In addition to renowned storyteller and author Janice M. Del Negro, the Local Storytellers Showcase will feature some of our area’s favorite tellers— Linda Dust, Mary McCormack Deka, and Erica Eis—at the

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Urbana Free Library. Several hands-on workshops will be held on Saturday at the Community Center for the Arts, including banjo and fiddle workshops by Dan Gellert and a banjo and harmonica workshop by JD Wilkes. Pizza M will host bluegrass and oldtime jams throughout the afternoon. A blues jam, hosted by Susan Williams, will be held on Saturday afternoon at the Iron Post. All workshops, singalongs, jams, and performances on Saturday morning and afternoon are free and family-friendly. All are welcome to these participatory events. Admission to evening events is available with multiday wristband—$40—

or daily venue cover charges. For the full schedule, visit folkandroots.org. The C-U Folk and Roots Festival is a notfor-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of accessible art forms and community building in East Central Illinois. Volunteers are always welcome to join our community, make friends, have fun, and support the folk arts. Top sponsors for this year’s event include: City of Urbana; City of Urbana Public Arts Program; Sousa Archives and Center for American Music at UIUC, and the Urbana Business Association, as well as many area businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Campus-wide, health professions open houses Oct. 28 CHAMPAIGN, Ill.— Parkland College will hold its annual fall Open House Oct. 28 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Student Union atrium (all academic programs) and from noon to 3 p.m. in the L and H wings (Health Professions programs only). Designed for high school students, counselors, and parents of college-bound students, the open house allows visitors to tour the campus; have their questions answered from admissions, financial aid, and counseling representatives; and explore Parkland’s majors, student life, and support services. Students will also receive tips on the college experience from members of Parkland’s Student Ambassadors group. New this year, the open

house will include hands-on demonstrations of hightech visualization tools used in Parkland’s anatomy and geology courses: Anatomage Table: This virtual dissection software lets students see life-size, 3D renderings of real cadavers. Students can cut through (section) any of the body parts, view X-ray images, isolate organ systems, see soft tissues and more. Augmented Reality Sandbox: Students use their visual and tactile senses to explore abstract earth processes, creating 3D models of mountains, valleys, streams, volcanoes and other earth landforms as well as manmade features such as levees, homes and roads.

Photo by Scott Wells | The Prospectus Above is a view of the lobby in Parkland’s William M. Staerkel Planetarium on Feb.19, 2016.

The Health Professions Open House will take place in two locations. Department programs including Dental Hygiene (DHG), Nursing (RN), Radiologic Technology (XRA), Respiratory Care (RTT), Surgical Technology (SUR) and Veterinary Technology (VTT) will be

featured at the main campus’s L wing. The department’s Nursing (RN), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Massage Therapy (MSG), Medical Assisting (MAS), Nursing Assistant (CNA), Occupational Therapy (OTA) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs will be featured

at Parkland’s H wing, located in the Parkland on Mattis complex at 1309 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign.

make a point of sharing where our collective lack of information leaves blank spots in the history of—literally—everything. Vieira actively works with information retrieved by the most advanced astronomical equipment, like the Hubble Space Telescope and the orbital-based Chandra X-ray Observatory, to generate models of time and space. Vieira’s presentation is on April 7. This academic year’s final “World of Science” lecture is by David Leake, who will discuss on May 7 the complete solar eclipse set to occur later in the year and the best places to view the event. Complete solar eclipses only happen every blue moon, with only a few places in the world able to view it, due to perspective—in other words, being in the right place at the right time. Even though the sun will be covered by the moon, the former’s corona—it’s hot and bright outer shell— will still be visible as if it was around the moon itself

and still has the potential to cause eye damage, Leake stresses. There are locations within Champaign-Urbana and surrounding areas that have special equipment that provides both optimal viewing and protection from the star’s potentially-blinding rays. Leake speaks highly of “World of Science” and is excited not only to make the event possible but also to attend the presentations. “[B]ooking speakers into our ‘World of Science’ series was one of the first tasks I inherited when I began at the planetarium 27 years ago and, though it is a lot of work, it is quite enlightening for me as I get to hear from top-of-theline scientists,” Leake said. “I learn things, too.” An overview of “World of Science” as well as a plethora of other information about Staerkel Planetarium, including its full calendar for the entire fall 2016 semester, can be found on its website: http://www2.parkland.edu/ planetarium/.

For more information about the open houses, contact Admissions and Records at 217/351-2482 or admissions@ parkland.edu.

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SCIENCE of natural studies regarding earth’s ground processes— at prominent archaeological sites local to Parkland-goers. March 3 will see David Kristovich, head of the Illinois State Water Survey’s Climate and Atmospheric Section, discuss the volatile nature of Midwestern weather and why the region sometimes bears witness to some of the harshest winter storms in the country in his “Observing the Worst Winter Storms East of the Rockies.” He will take into account new findings from modern weather testing instruments and the impact of the Great Lakes in the equation. Cosmologist, astronomy professor, and resident faculty member at the UIUC’s Observational Cosmology Laboratory Joaquin Vieira’s “How the Universe Began” is a lecture on just that, although he will

Photo by Scott Wells | The Prospectus The Zeiss Model M1015 Star Projector adorns the center of Parkland’s Staerkel Planetarium. Staerkel is the second largest planetarium in the state of Illinois.