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September 10, 2014 Volume 7, Number 3 Your source for Parkland College news, sports, features and opinions.

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Parkland Colleges strives to keep its campus environmentally friendly by maintaining natural areas, like this pond outside of the M Wing.

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that competition, and help us document the data achieved,” Walburg said.

Many students were directly involved in national energy competitions coordinated in the spring by Walburg. These projects took over the space of two campus buildings, and two groups competed against each other with their projects.

The projects being worked on now have data loggers that show students and everyone else how much energy the campus is using. The business club also worked with the committee to help promote green ideas around the

Parkland has implemented a new registration policy beginning in the fall semester of 2014 called On-Time Registration. The new policy states that every student must be registered by 11:59 pm the Tuesday before their class is scheduled to start.

If the classes are not paid in full nor have a payment plan set up by 11:59 pm of that Tuesday students will be dropped and are not eligible to register for those classes again. Gone are the days of walking into Parkland, getting on a computer the day your class starts, registering, and then going to class.

Many at the Parkland College have differing views of this policy.

On one hand the new policy is being implemented to help students. On the other hand it is hindering them by putting stricter deadlines on paying tuition and signing up for classes.

The new policy has affected one

instructor in particular; Dr. Matthew Hurt. Hurt has a very positive outlook on the new policy.

“The goal of On-time Registration is for improved student success. It promotes retention and helps develop soft skills such as responsibility, preparation, and time management,” Hurt said.

Hurt also explained that the new policy will make the beginning of the semester smoother for both the instructors and students. The student roster won’t be ever-changing in the first week as it was before. Hurt went on to say that having different types of the same class, for example a class that started on the Aug. 18 and one that starts on the Sept. 8, may be slightly inconvenient but he and his colleagues would do whatever it takes in order to make the change easier and more beneficial for students.

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has also made a considerable effort to keep a green thumb.

The Student Union was designed using the most up to date heating and cooling units, and was also built to make best use of natural light.

The sun rises in the east, where all of the windows in the new building are facing. It was oriented so that it would track the movement of the sun and maximize the amount of light in the building, making it a warm and attractive environment for students.

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program and also works in the Office of Student Life. He spent most of the summer helping with SOAR orientations and registering students for classes.

Campbell himself is in two late start classes that he chose so he could meet his 12 credit hour requirement. He also chose them because they fit into his busy schedule well, and he enjoys the subjects.

“Parkland could’ve done a better job at getting the word out to students. It’s tough for those of us that have been going Photo by Billi Jo Hart/Prospectus News here to have the policy changed The On-Time Registration policy at Parkland all of a sudden,” Campbell said. has urged many students to get their classes Campbell ultimately believes registered for early. Students who are unable the new policy is a good one to make the first deadline may still register and continued, “In the long run for classes with late start dates. it will be better. There may be Despite the high hopes enrollment a few bumps in the road but overall the college has done a great job with at Parkland is down when compared On-Time Registration, Triage, and See REGISTER on P. 5 SOAR.”

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There is a natural prairie on the eastern side of the campus where native plants are grown, as well as a pond that will help keep Parkland green. Campus Sustainability Day nationwide is coming this October, which will have activities for students to be involved with, with its most popular activity being the planting of milkweed in some of Parkland’s gardens. The milkweed will attract monarch butterflies to the campus, and provide a simple yet beautiful treat for the students to see from day to day.

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Parkland College has been working hard to make sure its facilities are both energy efficient and environmentally friendly. New ideas to promote sustainability have sprouted at Parkland in an effort to make the school more “green,” and faculty members as well as students are making an effort to make the change around campus.

“Thedreamofthecommunity is to find sustainability projects on Parkland’s campus by establishing a green revolving

fund,” Hilary Valentine, Manager of Creative Services said. “This would help us to see what we’ve done and how done it saved us money, so that more can be put into more sustainability projects.”

Greg Walburg, faculty member of Engineering Sciences and Technologies explained that the Sustainable Campus Committee has been working to involve students in the cause.

“Last year we were involved in the Nationwide Conservation Nationals. Phi Theta Kappa worked to help reduce energy usage in buildings as part of

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Campus civility made a top priority at Parkland

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Students were encouraged to sign this banner during last year’s Civility Awareness week to support civility around campus, an event put on by Parkland College 4 Civility. The banner currently hangs in the D Wing of Parkland College.

Humna Sharif Staff Writer Parkland has taken a number of initiatives towards maintaining a friendly and courteous environment.

From the very first day that new students step into the college for orientation they are reminded that their willingness to respect and work with other people is what will earn them respect.

Marietta Turner, Dean of Student Services at Parkland College, explained that abusive language should be avoided when speaking with other students and faculty.

“College is a place where we must open ourselves to new ideas, if a student disagrees with an idea, then attack the idea and not the person,” Turner said. “We must be willing to understand others before being understood by others.”

Parkland College also has a

committee called Parkland College 4 Civility, or PC4C, which works closely with the Office of Disability Services and the diversity committee.

Every year the PC4C committee plans and executes a Civility Awareness Month, where students sign cards pledging to be civil at Parkland, attend movie screenings, and participate in discussions like “Free speech, not Mean Speech.”

Information tables are set up for National Coming out Day and Disability Awareness during this week as well.

Phi Theta Kappa has also been a part of the civility initiative at Parkland.

In the past they have given out things such as colorful civility bands and civility pins to students to encourage and promote a cordial environment.

Parkland College also has a student conduct code published every year, the inspiration and guidelines for the conduct code come from P.M Forni’s

book “Choosing Civility-The 25 rules of considerate conduct.”

According to Turner there has been a massive change in students’ attitudes and overall feel of the campus since the addition of the Student Union. It provides much needed space for Student Life, and the colorful yet elegant décor of the space creates a fun environment where students can hang out as well as get all their official stuff done.

“When people are not crammed over one another it really can do wonders for civility,” Parkland Librarian Raeanne Dossett said.

STAR staff member Jason Mathew Gordon, who has been associated with Parkland since 2007, only had nice things to say about all students, “Sure they sometimes come in all upset and cranky but as soon as their Wi-Fi gets fixed they are happy again.”

There are however some civility

issues that still need to be addressed.

We live in an age of rapid change and excess technological resources.

Instant messaging, e-mails, social networking and snap chats; these are all the things designed to help us connect better, but sometimes the instant connectivity can make us seem stand offish and in some cases downright rude.

“I have students who walk up to me and tell me whatever thing they need help with and all the time their eyes are glued to their cellphones and the person they are talking to upfront only has 10 percent of their attention,” Dossett remarked. “This is not a very civil thing to do.”

Putting your phone away before class begins can also help you connect better with fellow students.

Simple gestures like this can go a long way is promoting an overall positive atmosphere in the class.

According to Turner most of the

students’ problems she usually deals with arise from miscommunication, where all that’s needed is for two people to sit down and talk about what is bothering them.

These little civility issues have some simple fixes. Walk the few steps to those trash cans and put your trash in there. Hold the door for the person behind you and say hello to your classmates, even if you don’t know their name. Smile if you pass someone in the corridors. Parkland does pretty well on the matter of campus civility, but a few small things to remember can go a long way towards setting a positive theme for the whole campus.

The planning meeting for this year’s civility month will take place in Turner’s office in room U-242 on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. All students and faculty interested in being part of the civility initiative are welcome to attend.

Firearm Concealed Carry Act: How does it affect you?

Kaleb Schwaiger Staff Writer On Wednesday, July 9, 2013, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act came into effect, making concealed carry legal in Illinois.

At Parkland College and other learning institutions, however, weapons are still banned.

The concealed carry act, 430 ILCS 66/1 et seq, has several requirements for acquiring a license. An applicant must be over the age of 21 and not have any misdemeanors in the last five years.

These include the use or threat of physical force, two or more DUI’s, or court ordered alcohol treatments including detoxification and drug rehabilitation.

If the applicant meets all these requirements, they then have to pass the required firearms training. Once training has completed and the applicant has been given their license, there are still many regulations to follow.

Restricted places include any government buildings, schools, hospitals and liquor establishments, public transportation, public parks playgrounds and athletic facilities, nuclear facilities, airports, amusement parks, zoos and museums, among other federally restricted areas.

According to Parkland Police Chief William Colbrook, there is one exception.

He calls it the “parking lot exception.”

“A registered card carrying citizen is required to disarm themselves in the parking lot when they leave their vehicle.

They must then lock their weapon up in either a case or the trunk,” Colbrook explained.

The theory there is that citizens have the right to protect themselves on the streets, and should be allowed to bring their weapon with them. Once they get to school grounds though, the job of protection falls on Campus Safety.

Some might argue that it is safer to have concealed carry here at Parkland.

The officers cannot be everywhere at once and if a situation arises, a civilian carrier could potentially defuse it. Colbrook feels that there is not enough study to know if concealed carry makes everyone safer or not.

Having concealed carry creates a new dynamic for the 2014 police force.

Colbrook expects to get calls about people putting their weapons away in the parking lots. He is confident his team has been properly trained for the situations.

Before the law was in place, responding to a gun call would be big news. Now, however, the officers can assume nothing going in to the situation. Odds are the person will just be putting away their weapon, which Colbrook said will certainly cause concern to people the first time they see it happening.

Business Administration major Ashley

Beals said she would feel safer knowing that trained people are carrying weapons.

“There is a time and place for everything,” Beals remarked, and guns are no different. She, like many others, is concerned that the guns might be used if someone gets upset, or as a form of intimidation.

Business Professor Judy Smith said that ideally only law enforcement would have weapons. She is okay with concealed carry as long as the licensees have proper training. Her main concern is the potential for more guns being available to children.

A suggestion Smith made was for the age to be increased to 25, since the human brain does not fully develop until around that age.

“People aren’t able to fully comprehend their actions at a younger age,” Smith stated.

Colbrook encourages the public to remain vigilant in spotting suspicious activity.

“We are only as good as everyone else is. If someone is out of line, try to get information and contact public safety.

Be part of the solution,” Colbrook said.

If you need to report a crime or suspicious activity, please call Public Safety at 217-351-2200.

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The challenges of being a non-traditional student Scott Barnes Staff Writer Parkland’s student body is incredibly diverse. Students can generally be divided into two groups - traditional and nontraditional. Traditional students are those who enroll in college courses straight out of high school, and nontraditional students are typically 25 years of age and older. College life is very different for these two groups of students, and non- traditional students often face a lot of adversity in the world of academia. This can be a very stressful experience, and Parkland offers services to help these students cope.

Tony Hooker, Advisor in the Adult Re-entry Center, is one of the many faculty members at Parkland that helps non-traditional students navigate their academic careers.

Hooker explained that the Adult Re-entry Center is a one stop shop for adult learners. Students can find out what they need to know about enrolling in college, and Advisors will help guide them through the process. Instead of wasting valuable time trying to figure out what it is they need to do, and wandering around campus looking for specific offices, students can use the center as resource to efficiently get things done.

In addition to going through the process of enrolling in college, non-traditional students also face other difficulties, such as feeling

alienated, financial pressure, and learning how to manage their time more efficiently. All of these things add up to a lot of stress, and Hooker hopes that he can be of help to students dealing with these issues.

“Most adult learners have jobs, families, and responsibilities over and above school,” Hooker added. “What we try to do is be a repository for as much information as we can so that our students can focus on the important stuff, which is the learning. Whatever might inhibit their ability to successfully complete their class, I feel it is my job to try and filter that out.”

Although non-traditional students might have a lot more responsibility, they also tend to be more focused. They have life experience, knowledge, and they tend to know why they are in school and what they expect to gain from the experience. Sandy Spencer, Director of the Career Center here at Parkland agrees.

“Anecdotally, I feel like adults, academically, are more focused and more ready for school,” Spencer said. “That’s because maybe they’ve had some experiences where they weren’t as focused, so when they come back to school, or when they start school, they are more focused and more appreciative of the opportunity.”

Adult learners certainly don’t have an advantage over traditional students, but their focus seems to be the factor that ensures their

academic success. Statistics show that non-traditional students typically perform well.

According to the Institutional Accountability and Research department here at Parkland College, as a group, nontraditional degree-seeking students have a higher average cumulative GPA than traditional degree-seeking students.

Many adult learners may feel as though they are alone, but the Fall 2014 enrollment statistics show that approximately 31.6 percent, or 1,913, of all degreeseeking students here at Parkland are non-traditional.

Non-traditional degree-seeking students range from ages 25 – 81, with an average age of 34.

Dealing with family life and all of the other responsibilities that go along with being an adult leaves little time for school. The data supports this fact, and shows that most of non- traditional degree seeking students (62.7 percent) are part time students.

Whether you are a traditional or a non- traditional student, college is a stressful endeavor.

Adult students currently enrolled at Parkland, as well as adults who are contemplating going back to school, can find assistance in the Adult Re-entry Center, located in room U233, or the Career Center, which is located in room U238.

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Baby Boomer Connie Deyarmond and Generation X student Bethany Parker study Microsoft Office applications this semester at Parkland. Keeping pace with rapidly changing technology allows them to remain competitive in the work force.

Transfer students succeed through research, planning Marnie Leonard Staff Writer Parkland College is rife with students who plan to transfer to a four-year university after they earn their Associate’s Degree. But are those students doing the preparation they need to achieve that goal?

According to Randy Rothwell, an Academic Counselor for Parkland College, there are some steps students can take to boost their readiness to make the switch.

“I try to get new students to think about where they want to go to school.

They should think about two or three options of where they might want to go, and start researching what the school has to offer,” Rothwell said.

Rothwell explained that students should check and make sure that the university offers the major they want.

Students who are unsure of what major they want to go into should take classes that interest them, because

eventually something might stand out as being what they really want to do.

“If a student knows what college and major they want to go into, it’s pretty simple,” Rothwell commented.

When asked if he often sees students lose their earned credits through a transfer, Rothwell said that he doesn’t usually hear of that happening, but doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.

“Every school has the right to evaluate whether or not they’ll accept those credits or not, especially when you start getting to out of state or private schools, and they might have different requirements, so that’s another reason why it’s important to research schools,” Rothwell explained.

For the types of classes that transfer to four-year schools the best, Rothwell listed English, Math, Science, Business, and classes like Psychology and Sociology. He explained that since Parkland is a community college, the curriculum is designed to be able to transfer

anywhere.

Exercise Physiology major Santiago Martinez is in his second year at Parkland College. He said that speaking with an Academic Advisor helped him feel more equipped for his upcoming transfer to the University of Illinois.

“I hadn’t really thought to look at the transfer requirements for the U of I, but I went to see one of the advisors and they set me straight.

They showed me the classes I should sign up for and now I feel like I’m pretty ready to transfer,” Martinez said.

For students who haven’t picked a major yet, though, Rothwell had a few words of wisdom.

“I encourage those undecided students to sign up for the very common courses that you see in most universities. They’re safer. Intro to Psych is one of the most average courses, it tends to be required by most majors, like education, nursing, pre-med, business, etc. That’s a good

one, if they’re unsure,” Rothwell commented.

“Also, I tell them to take math and English early, because English helps your writing in every class you’ll need for any major. And math, even if you hate it, you should get it done and over with and keep it as fresh as possible coming out of high school, because that’s another subject that will be required by almost every school you’ll transfer to,” Rothwell continued.

John Sheahan, the Director of the Counseling and Advising Center at Parkland College, said that more students change their major than don’t during their time in college.

“College is a time of discovery, but the earlier a student can make those kinds of decisions, the better it is for them when it comes time to transfer,” Sheahan remarked.

When Sheahan was asked what advice he would want to give to any students looking to transfer to a four-year university after their time

at Parkland, he had two immediate answers.

According to Sheahan, the most important thing is to try and decide as early as possible what you want to major in and where you want to go to school.

The earlier you make these decisions, the easier it is to plan everything.

“The second part, once you have that plan, is to make sure you’re getting help to map out the route that you need, whether that help comes from advisors or counselors at Parkland or advisors at those the four-year schools. If you do those two things, it tends to work out a lot better for you in the long run,” Sheahan explained.

For more information on transfer requirements and tips to help you plan out your time at Parkland, visit the Parkland Counseling and Advising Center in the U Wing or check out http://bit.ly/WvjHBC.

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Alejandro Lopez Senator I have always been drawn to public service and representing a group of individuals for a greater cause and purpose.

Serving in Student Government will help me do just that, and more – it will give me the chance to have a voice for the overall student population here at Parkland College and be able to bring concerns and issues to the table. I have prior experience in being appointed as a youth leader for a neighborhood council in Chicago, being the student representative for my entire high school, and the highest ranking cadet in the Junior R.O.T.C. program. Administrative decisions without student input, student concerns, making sure students know the all of the resources offered at Parkland, and diversity are just a few of the issues that are important to me. During my first term, I would like to be able to help students from all backgrounds and cultures learn from each other. Diversity is very important in today’s society. Given the opportunity, I know Parkland College has the resources to be able to bring the student population together, and I will give it my all to make it happen.

Diarien Garrett Senator Since middle school I have been involved in organizations and groups that has required me to take on the leadership role. From being a captain on the basketball and soccer team, or to being President of the African-American Club.

I have always enjoyed and took pride in making decisions that would benefit someone. I feel that being senator for the Parkland Student Government will allow me to not just add another activity to my Resume, but to serve a greater purpose in assisting students from all walks of life to achieve their academic and career goals by addressing issues given from the student body and making polices that will make the Parkland College Campus a more comfortable environment for everyone. I am currently volunteering for the State Representative Candidate Carol Ammons campaign. By helping with her campaign I have gained a better understanding for politics and how the Federal and State governments function. By gaining knowledge from working with Mrs. Ammons, I would be able to take on the Student Senator position with the confidence and intelligence to make decisions on matters brought to the Student Governments attention. I have relished all the amazing experiences and opportunities Parkland College has provided me with, yet this being my second year at the College, there are some issues that I have noticed that concern me.

Parkland College is an extremely diverse school, with students from all over the world. However, I see division among students of different cultures. I feel if students of unlike backgrounds become more interactive with one another, the school will flourish in having students excel at the next level of their career.

If elected, I would demonstrate a true philosophy of honesty dedication to the Student Government and the students and faculty of Parkland College.

Kenia Gonzalez Senator

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I am excited to put my name forward as a candidate for Student Government. My focus is on the interest and success of each and every one of the students attending Parkland. I am looking forward into being in a leadership position at Parkland College before I finish my last year. I am currently completing my associate’s degree in Business Administration and plan to transfer after Spring 2015. I want to use my leadership experience to advocate and continue to contribute to the wellbeing and betterment of Parkland’s student body. One of the most important issues for me is to promote awareness about scholarship opportunities from the Parkland Foundation Scholarships.

Students need to take advantage of the tremendous opportunities available to them. Secondly I would like to develop a more economical alternative(s) for overpriced textbooks. Last, but not least, I think it is important to have affordable meals. Eating right is essential to stay focused and motivated on long school days.

College is expensive and we need make it as economical as possible.

During my term I will take every opportunity to make the cost of college more suitable for every student’s interest. I believe I can bring my enthusiasm, dedication, and leadership skills to a position in Student Government. I cannot wait for the chance to be allowed to represent the students and fulfill their needs.

Thank you for your vote.

Ahmad Mansra Senator I love being a student here at Parkland. Being a student here has impacted me and made me feel good about myself. Experiencing the school of life of Parkland has made me want to give back. My entire life I have sought to improve the community that surrounds me. Being a Parkland student, I feel the responsibility to help my fellow students with better Parkland experience. What better way to do that than to become a senator to represent the students on campus? Being a senator would help me help the Parkland community along the long process of life. I want to bring more student life into the picture and let the students voices be heard more. We can all help Parkland become an even better college than it is now.

Erin Lemley Senator “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen”?Winston Churchill My name is Erin Lemley and I am running for your Student Government senator. As a Parkland Pathways to the University of Illinois sophomore, majoring in Agricultural and Consumer Economics, I am very well qualified. Along with that, I have served many leadership positions.

Belonging to the Parkland Ag club, the ACE club at the University of Illinois, and maintaining a 4.0 grade point average, I feel very prepared to serve as senator.

The major issue I want to address during my term is the student body voice. I want to relay problems, ideas, and opinions that all students have to the Student Government at meetings. My specific duty as senator is to “be aware of the needs and interests of the student body and . . . be the spokespersons for students at Student Government meetings.” I plan to do just this by listening to my fellow classmates and acting upon their needs.

During my term, I plan to collaborate with the Student Government officers to accommodate the student body as a whole. If that is by preparing additional activities/services or eliminating current ones, I will make sure students’ voices are included in decisive actions.

Please vote for me, Erin Lemley, as your Student Government senator.

Chang-hee Lee Senator Time…it’s such a valuable asset in our lives and even while you’re reading this, that time is passing by. So I thank you for taking the time to read this and although it’s not your typical 140 characters in a tweet (which I already passed…), I won’t take long. I promise!

My name is Changhee Lee and I’m a recent graduate from Urbana High School. Yeah, yeah, I kept a good GPA and brought the A’s home but I’m not here to talk to you about those things. I’m here to tell you why I’m qualified for the job. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m LOUD! And if we haven’t met, you’ll be hearing me in the hallways soon enough. People are my life and honestly, I can’t get throughout the day without…well talking. So I hear a lot from everyone around me and although Parkland is quite the institution, no place is perfect.

That’s where I step in.

As you are all probably aware, one of the major issues going around is the cost of food in our cafeteria. Humans need food, period! Therefore food should be affordable and that is why if you vote for me, I’ll make that all possible. Yupp!

No more searching the laundry room for spare change. And just in case you’re not feeling those tator tots, I will bring in food chains such as Panda Express and Sbarro into our student union. I am your voice and I will make sure I see this issue to the end! I love you all <3

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Maggie Potter Senator Hello, my name is Maggie Potter – yes, like Harry Potter – and I am running to be a Senator for our Student Government. I feel that I am qualified to hold this position; so far, I have maintained a 4.0 GPA in college, and I will work hard to continue to do so. I was very involved in my high school Student Council all four years. Also, I have held leadership positions in all aspects of my life, from being co-captain of my color guard squad to co-directing a play my senior year. When I came to Parkland last year, I felt like I needed a break from extracurricular activities; I’ve had that break, and I want to be involved again. Student Government is exactly the kind of organization I want to join. I want to make connections with my fellow students, and help solve the problems that we all face as a student body. I would also love to be a part of the community service this organization is involved in. That was my favorite part of Student Council in high school, and it is the reason why I became a Social Work major. Joining Student Government is the perfect way for me to get involved again, and it will be excellent training for my career. In conclusion, I am a responsible, hard-working college student that is looking for a way to be a part of something bigger than myself. I hope that I will be given that chance by being elected into the student government. Thank you for your time reading this, and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Holden D Heiser Senator My name is Holden Heiser. I am studying Political Science at Parkland College. I am running for Student Senate. I cannot wait to be involved in Parkland’s Student Body Government. I plan on transferring to a four year university and becoming active in the Federal Government. This is a great first step into the future. I believe that I can evoke change for the better within the Parkland College student population and environment. I want to help the Student Government become more active in the Parkland community. I have always been interested in politics, and if I am elected I Iook forward to working alongside my fellow students to create a better school experience for our peers.

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being built, there were extremely stringent rules that went along in making sure that all wood and all plastic could be recycled.

There are an abundance of things the new Student Union building provides that gets students with involved in making a sustainable impact, in ways that students may not even notice. All of the restrooms located in the U Wing have eliminated paper towel dispensers, and have

replaced them with air hand dryers. There have also been trash bins with separate land-fill and recyclable cans for the students to throw their waste in throughout all of Parkland, and many rooms with overhead lighting are triggered with motion sensors, so energy is not wasted when a room is empty.

There is a campaign beginning this year that will develop more signage and more information regarding visual descriptions for more green tidbits.

“The biggest impact on Parkland’s carbon footprint is the use of cars, since so many students drive,”

Seamus Reilly, Vice President of Administration said. “Parkland is incorporating ways to encourage students to use more energy efficient ways of getting to school, and since the students of Parkland are rather well-versed in using public transportation or riding their bikes to classes, it is quite possible to educate the students of the new ways that they can contribute.”

If you are interested in seeing the energy usage of Parkland’s campus, please visit www.analytics.eniscope. com, log in as sustainablecampus@ parkland.edu, and use password: cobras2014.

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to the last few years. The full figures for late-start classes have yet to be released and only time will tell how this new policy will affect enrollment.

Kevin Knott, the Director of Accountability and Research said that enrollment is down about 5.11 percent.

“There have been studies showing that many colleges experience an 8-10 percent drop in enrollment when implementing an On-TimeRegistration model. So far we have not seen this much of a drop in our numbers,” Knott explained.

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Another department heavily impacted by the new policy is Counseling and Advising.

“On-Time Registration is still a work in progress. We have to implement it and test things but overall, even statewide, we’re doing much better than expected,” Director of Counseling and Advising, John Sheahan stated.

Sheahan went on to explain that this policy didn’t just come out of thin air. It took almost two years of careful planning to develop. He believes that an increase in midterm and latestart class options would be highly beneficial for the school.

To find out important dates on registration and classes at Parkland, please visit http://bit.ly/1lPSwxR.

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Women’s Soccer begin their season undefeated

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Ginyce Haywood

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Midfielder Pike HS Indianapolis, Ill.

Leticia Rabello

She shoots, she scores! This was a very popular phrase Wednesday, Sept.

3, 2014 for Parkland Women’s Soccer Team as they battered and bruised Lincoln College in an 8-0 beating.

Parkland had an astonishing 20 shots on goal in the first half. The win against Lincoln gives the Cobras their first win of the season against a conference team and their second win for the season overall. Starting off undefeated is not a surprise to the team or to Women’s Soccer Coach Joshua Alford, but with some tough opponents lurking in the future, the Cobras will have to bring their “A” game.

This is especially true when they go up against the number one team in the nation Iowa Western Community College. Iowa Western received all eight first place votes in the August 13 poll and is also off to a 2-0 start for the season.

This season should be exciting to see how far the Cobras can make it, although it will not be an easy journey. The team has three games against opponents ranked in the top 20 for the Women’s Soccer Division 1 national poll.

“We are very excited this year after returning several key players including Captains Jacie Spate and Emily Bushue, and just plan to keep getting better as the season progresses,” Alford said.

The Cobras were only two wins away from making it to the National Championships last year and have high expectations this year. Alford has come very close three times, as he has taken his teams in recent years to the playoffs three out of the six years he has coached here.

“My goal for our team this year is to finish strong, I was a little disappointed with the way the team ended last year,” Alford explained.

Fatigue may have played a role in last year’s loss that kicked them out of the playoffs and ended their run for making the National Championship Tournament.

Along with a good squad of talented players to watch, Parkland Soccer also has a new field this season with more comfortable seats and an all-around better venue to make it more enjoyable for fans to root their beloved Cobras on in victory.

The new soccer field is located where the old track used to sit, right across from the M6 parking lot near the baseball/softball fields.

The Cobras will play their next home game on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 against Lewis & Clark Community College, which is the number 17 ranked team in the nation currently.

To find out more information on Parkland Women’s Soccer, please visit http://bit.ly/1rSE1Mf.

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Jacie Spate

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Remembering Gustavo Cerati Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram As much of the entertainment world mourned the death of comedian Joan Rivers Thursday, fans of Latin American rock’n’roll were saddened by another passing: Gustavo Cerati.

The death of the former lead singer of the groundbreaking Argentinian band Soda Stereo at the age of 55 didn’t come quite as much of a shock as Rivers’ - Cerati had been in a coma for four years after collapsing after a 2010 show in Venezuela - but that didn’t make the news any less heartbreaking.

Cerati possessed a distinctive swagger of a rock’n’roll voice, one that was at once soulful and sexy, rich and romantic. It didn’t matter if you didn’t understand Spanish, the emotion of such songs as Cancion Animal (Animal Song), En la ciudad de la furia (In the City of Fury) and Signos (Signs) was enough to scale the highest linguistic barrier.

It was that singular voice that helped propel Soda Stereo (a trio that also included bassist Hector “Zeta” Bosio and drummer Charly Alberti) from being just another scruffy, postpunk band influenced by The Police, U2 and David Bowie to a leading light in the Spanishlanguage rock scene in the late ‘80s and ‘90s whose sleek guitar-rock remains powerful.

And it wasn’t as if they didn’t have any competition. From Mexico to Chile, Latin American bands of the time - influenced by imported Anglo-American rock as well as their own musical traditions - were at a creative peak.

Such acts as Cafe Tacuba, Maldita Vecindad, Aterciopelados, Fito Paez, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Desorden Publico, Todos Tus Muertos, Plastilina Mosh and Fobia were making their own style of music - often marketed as “rock en espanol” in the U.S., “rock en tu idioma” (rock in your language) at home - by reinventing rock on their own terms.

But Soda Stereo remained in a league of their own, partially thanks to Cerati’s vocal presence, but their crafty melodic gifts and skilled musicianship (though he may be known for his voice, Cerati was no slouch on the guitar either.)

Over the course of seven studio albums, and numerous live and best-of collections, Soda Stereo became the kind of band that headlined soccer stadiums throughout the region.

Their 2007 reunion Me Veras Volver (You Will See Me Return) tour played six nights at the nearly 70,000-capacity River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires. The Rolling Stones could only manage five. Their album sales throughout Latin America were equally impressive.

Even in the United States, they could headline large arenas in some markets like Los Angeles

and Miami. (The only other Spanish-language rock acts that might be able to rival them in terms of pull might be Mana and Juanes.)

I first became aware of Soda Stereo in the early ‘90s when a Spanish-speaking friend turned me on to them, knowing I was interested in music from places that, for many Anglophones, might be considered off the beaten path. The first two albums I heard - Cancion Animal (1990) and its predecessor Doble Vida (Double Life) (1988) - were not only impressive but caused me to go back and get their early albums: Soda Stereo (1984), Nada Personal (Nothing Personal) (1985), and Signos (1986).

Those early recording often were more primitive but Cerati’s passion and personality came through.

Soda Stereo broke up in 1997 and Cerati embarked on a solo career that included experiments with electronic music, soundtracks and classical music. He even recorded a version of The Police’s Bring on the Night (called Traeme la noche) with former Police guitarist Andy Summers.

While his solo albums were sometimes more adventurous than what he did with Soda Stereo - Bocanada (Puff) (1999) was heavily influenced by dance music - there was still that through-line of voice and melody.

For his rock side though, the swinging 2006 album Ahi Vamos (Here We Go) ranks as one of the best things he has done. His last solo effort was Fuerza Natural (Natural Force) which, while not as much of a knockout as its predecessor, still shows a man on top of his musical game.

So it was especially shocking Photo by Donna Ward/Abaca Press/MCT when he collapsed after that In this November 2, 2006 photograph, Grammy-winner Gustavo Cerati poses in the press room at the 7th Caracas concert four years ago. Annual Latin Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York. Cerati was an international rock star He was someone who still seemed 15 years before the world heard of Shakira or Juanes. to be rippling with vitality and He might have found that music fans in the music remains, as fresh and vital as ever, and creativity.

I often wondered why Cerati didn’t record in broader pop world who had never heard of him just waiting to be discovered after his death by English and hoped he would one day, perhaps would have embraced him as readily as those those to whom he was a stranger while alive.

--expanding his popularity beyond Latin America at home. (c)2014 Fort Worth Star-Telegram Now, of course, it’s too late for that. But his and Spain.

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