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Vol. XXXVII, Issue 9, March 12, 2013

A College of the Dallas County Community College District

Cheap spring break Pg. 2 Cover story Pg. 3 ‘Dead Space 3’ Pg. 5

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Spring break on a budget

REBECCA BANKS Editor in Chief

Spring break is less than a week away and although some students have planned that beach party getaway, the cost of such a trip can be out of a college student’s budget. Not to worry, Dallas offers tons of low cost and free activities. If you enjoy the outdoors, White Rock Lake is a perfect location to take in some sunshine and fresh air. You can grab a bunch of your friends or significant other and have a picnic. There is also a museum that has free admission. Even better, the DART rail has a designated stop for White Rock Lake. The fare is $5 for a day pass. Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas is another enjoyable park that is new. Its website, www.klydewarrenpark.org, provides a list of activities and events. It also has a dog park and two playgrounds for kids. Food trucks are available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. that offer a variety of sandwiches, burgers and ice cream. The food truck vendors rotate their schedules so you can come back another day and try something new. Food can be a bit pricey, but splurge a little and enjoy the day. The Dallas Museum of Art is across the street from Klyde Warren Park. The museum has free general admission but certain exhibits inside will have a fee that costs $12 with a student ID. The museum features artworks from around the world and also kid-friendly activi-

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The Nasher Sculpture Center offers different exhibits for its visitors. Currently, Ken Price’s “A Retrospective” is the main exhibit at the museum.

ties. For more information, visit the website www.dm-art.org. Other museums in the Arts District are The Crow Collection, which features free admission, and the Nasher with a $5 admission for students. Did you know that downtown Dallas has its very own trolley? It’s the McKinney trolley or the M-line, and it provides passengers a free ride and travels along McKinney Avenue. There are various restaurants and shops along the way. It’s also a great way to explore downtown. Who doesn’t like food? Visit the Farmer’s Market in Dallas and try some free tasty sam-

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Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas has walking trails for visitors and pets.

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The application deadline for a certificate or diploma is quickly approaching. All students who are completing their degree this spring or summer semester or finished in the 2012 fall semester will need to submit their graduation applications by Saturday. An online form can be found at www. richlandcollege.edu/graduation/apply. Students also need to make sure that they meet the graduation requirements before submitting an application. On Richland’s graduation requirements web page, www1.dcccd.edu/catalog/admiss/ filing, you must be graduating within five years of submitting your degree plan as well as completing 25 percent of the total credit hours for your degree. Students can visit Admissions and Student Records in Thunderduck Hall, Room T-170. The office is available MondayThursday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. -Rebecca Banks

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Upcoming Events Each week, the Division of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts at Richland College presents its Recital Series. All performances are on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Fannin Performance Hall and are free to the general public. For more information about this series, contact Dr. Michael Crawford, associate dean of performing arts. Today (March 12): 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fannin Performance Hall, Room F-102 Today there will be a vocal composition recital.

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ples. The market is open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and offers assorted fruits and veggies. For more information and list of events, visit the market’s web page at www.dallasfarmersmarket.org. You can even stop by and grab some food for your picnic on the way to Klyde Warren Park. If you enjoy taking pictures, downtown Dallas has beautiful architecture and sculptures all around. Dallas has a rich history, especially Dealey Plaza, which commemorates the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Any history fanatic will want to explore the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. A student ticket is $12. Also, there’s the Dallas Holocaust Museum. Admission is $8. Other deals for activities are also available on Groupon and Amazon Local. Dallas offers plenty of activities you can enjoy during spring break that will fit right into your budget.

Tuesday, March 12: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free STD Testing - East Circle Drive (close to the library) The Dallas County Health and Human Services Sexually Transmitted Disease Mobile Medical Unit will be testing for HIV, chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea. For questions, call 214-500-2968. For more information, call the Richland Health Center at 972-238-6135 or stop by Thunderduck Hall, Room T-110. Monday – Friday, March 18 – 24 Spring Break No credited classes this week. Friday, March 29 Holiday – no credit classes Tuesday, April 2: Next edition of the Richland Chronicle

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Thursdays: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Free Relaxation Group – open to all students and staff El Paso Hall, Room E-081 - The Richland Counseling Center invites students to enjoy relaxing with a group. It will consist of simple yoga postures suitable for all abilities. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel. For more information contact Julie Hanson at 214-890-3825 or by email at jhanson@dcccd.edu.

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Obama’s big lie and massive deficits: spending addiction disorder (SAD) Pt.1 RAYMOND THOMAS PRONK Staff Writer

This is part one in a two-part installment of articles dealing with the budget. Crisis and fear mongering as well as blame shifting are again running rampant among the ruling political elites in Washington over outof-control government spending and what to do about it. President Barack Obama and progressive congressional Democrats want to increase federal government spending by increasing taxes through closing so-called “tax loopholes” or more precisely eliminating existing tax deductions and credits in the Internal Revenue code. House Speaker John Boehner and conservative congressional Republicans want to decrease government spending and decrease tax rates also by eliminating “tax loopholes.” There is no middle ground to negotiate given the diametrically opposed positions of the political parties. This was not always the case. Early in his first term, Obama delivered a speech in the White House titled “A New Era of Responsibility,” captured on the YouTube video titled “Obama will cut deficit in half FEB 2009.” He said, “We cannot, and will not, sustain deficits like these without

end. Contrary to the prevailing wisdom in Washington these past few years, we cannot simply spend as we please and defer the consequences to the next budget, the next administration, or the next generation.

Summary of Spending Outlays, Tax Receipts, Deficits (-) or Surpluses, 2005-2013 (in millions of dollars) Fiscal Spending Tax -Deficit President House Senate Year Outlays Receipts Surplus (Party) Control Control 2005 2,471,957 2,153,611 -318,346 Bush (R) Republicans Democrats 2006 2,655,050 2,406,859 -248,181 Bush (R) Republicans Democrats 2007 2,728,686 2,567,985 -150,701 Bush (R) Democrats Democrats 2008 2,982,544 2,523,991 -458,553 Bush (R) Democrats Democrats “We are paying the 2009 3,517,677 2,104,989 -1,412,588 Obama (D) Democrats Democrats price for these defi2010 3,456,213 2,162,724 -1,293,489 Obama (D) Democrats Democrats cits right now. In 2008 2011 3,603,061 2,303,466 -1,299,595 Obama (D) Republicans Democrats alone, we paid $250 billion in interest on 2012 3,538,286 2,449,093 -1,089,193 Obama (D) Republicans Democrats our debt -- one in ev2013 est. 3,803,364 2,901,956 -901,408 Obama (D) Republicans Democrats ery 10 taxpayer dolSource: The Budget for Fiscal Year 2013, Historical Tables, Table 1.1 lars. That is more than three times what we spenthttp://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/omb/budget/fy2013/assets/hist.pdf on education that “And that’s why today I’m pledging to cut was serious about meeting his pledge of cutyear; more than seven times  what we spent on VA health care.

“So if we confront this crisis without also confronting the deficits that helped cause it, we risk sinking into another crisis down the road as our interest payments rise, our obligations come due, confidence in our economy erodes, and our children and our grandchildren are unable to pursue their dreams because they’re saddled with our debts.

the deficit we inherited in half by the end of my first term in office. This will not be easy. It will require us to make difficult decisions and face challenges we’ve long neglected. But I refuse to leave our children with a debt that they cannot repay -- and that means taking responsibility right now, in this administration, for getting our spending under control.” The last George W. Bush deficit for fiscal year 2008 was nearly $459 billion. If Obama

ting the deficit in half by the end of his first term, the deficit should have been less than $230 billion for fiscal year 2012. Obama did the exact opposite of what he promised the American people he would do in February 2009. Instead of cutting the deficit in half, he doubled the deficit to more than a trillion dollars for each fiscal year he has been in office as the table above shows. Part two will appear in the April 2. issue. (Ap Imagecourtesy whitehouse.gov

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Radio News Director Richland College’s Career Services Center will host its annual Spring Career Fair on March 27 in El Paso Hall from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Representatives from than more than 50 wellknown companies will be taking applications and, in some cases, conducting spot interviews. In today’s job market, many companies are utilizing career fairs as a means of promoting job opportunities and meeting a diverse group of potential employees in one day. Manny Jacobs, a Richland College business major, said he is tight on cash so being able to apply for several jobs at one time will definitely save him time and gas money. “I am a fulltime student and it is hard to just go here and there just to fill out the application. This way I might hopefully get an actual on-the-spot interview and I am going to fill out as many job applications as I can.” Warren Orsby, team leader for the Richland Career Services Center, said many companies prefer college campus job fairs because it allows them to reach a group of people who are looking for work for companies that offer flexible work shifts. If you would like to get practice, the Career Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. If getting to the center is a problem, access the Richland Career Center

webpage, www.richlandcollege.edu/career/, which offers a variety of online tutorials that will help with resume and cover letter writing to practicing person-to-person interviews. The department has added a simulated interviewing program, The Perfect Interview, which will create an interviewing scenario for the students to practice answering tough questions. There is also an online 500 client job bank. All services and career fairs are free to the campus community and general public.

Tips on career fair etiquettew Take the time to prepare for a oneminute speech connecting your skills to the needs of the company. (A list of companies is available in the Career Services Center, Room E090) Don’t interrupt the employer representatives or your fellow job seekers. If someone is monopolizing the rep’s time, try to make eye contact to let them know that you are interested in speaking with them. If all else fails, move on to the next company and come back later. Always get a business card after handing your résumé to the person at the table. It is not good practice to just drop off your résumé; if your goal is to take your one shot at making a good impression, this is where your one-minute presentation speech comes in. Bring several résumés and dress for business.

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Game guide to spring break NOAH PERCIVAL Staff Writer

Looking for some exciting things to do this spring break but can’t exactly afford to bust the piggy bank on a trip to the beach? Then look no farther than this list of recently released and upcoming games for a suggestion of how to kill time this spring break!

“StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm” Releasing on both Mac and PC, Blizzard’s legendary sci-fi real-time strategy franchise returns in this expansion pack to the previously released “StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.” This new expansion pack will add new game units and changes to “StarCraft II’s” epic multiplayer as well as a brand new campaign focused on the alien Zerg race’s perspective.

“Gears of War: Judgment” The newest installment of the popular Xbox 360 third-person shooter series throws you into Kilo Squad as they struggle to save the city of Halvo Bay from an alien threat known as the Locust. The game will feature

a brand new campaign that occurs before the events in the original “Gears of War Trilogy,” as well as new multiplayer modes.

“The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct” While Telltale game’s well-received adventure styled games set in the universe of the horror comics delivered excellent character development and interaction, fans looking for a more visceral and traditional zombie experience may be interested in giving this first-person shooter a try. Based on the popular AMC television show, the game allows players to play as fan favorite character Daryl Dixon, and the game will be released on all major consoles.

“Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon” A sequel to the Game cube game by the same name, Dark Moon will be arriving on the Nintendo 3DS. Staring Mario’s brother Luigi, the game sees Luigi traveling to different haunted mansions on a quest to gather the broken pieces of the Dark Moon in order to change the ghosts back to their normal friendlier state.

‘Dead Man’ leads spring break movie parade RICKY MILLER Richlandchronicle.com March 12, 2013

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“Dead Man Down” (now playing) Director Niels Arden Oplev re-teams with his star of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” Noomi Rapace, for this revenge tale that also stars Colin Farrell and Terrence Howard. “Emperor” (now playing) Tommy Lee Jones stars as Gen. Douglas MacArthur who has the decision on whether or not Emperor Hirohito will be charged with war crimes at the end of World War II. Matthew Fox of TV”s “Lost” and “Speed Racer” co-stars as Gen. Bommer Fellers, who has an integral role in the proceedings. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” (March 15) Steve Carell of TV’s “The Office” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” stars alongside Steve Buscemi and Jim Carrey for this magic tale about a couple of dueling magicians vying for a prime spot in Las Vegas. “The Call” (March 15) Halle Berry is a 9-1-1 operator handling a call from a distressed girl (Abigail Breslin) who has just been abducted.

“Upside Down” (March 15): Kirsten Dunst and Jim Surgess star as a couple who live in twinned worlds with gravities that go in opposite directions. They fall in love despite the opposition. “Spring Breakers” (March 22): Disney’s Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens of “High School Musical” fame try and leave behind their good girl image in this tale of bank robbers gone awry. James Franco co stars as a character named Alien who sports a grill (for his teeth) and dreadlocks. “The Croods” (March 22): Nicolas Cage, who has not had a real hit since 2010’s “Kick Ass,” stars in this animated tale about the last known caveman trying to become part of the real world. “Olympus Has Fallen” (March 22): The first of two flicks involving the taking of the White House. In this movie, Aaron Eckhart is the president while Morgan Freeman is Speaker Trumbull and Gerard Butler is a Secret Service agent. “Admission” (March 22): Tina Fey and Paul Rudd star in this comedy from director Paul Weitz, who has not had a big hit since “About a Boy” in 2002.

“Slender: The Arrival” Last year’s independent game “Slender: The Eight Pages” became a frightening Internet sensation, and this year we will see the sequel released as a professionally developed and released game for Mac and PC. The game plays in much the same manner as the original, with the player having to travel about creepy environments while being pursued by the mysterious and horrifying Slender Man.

“Bioshock: Infinite” The long-awaited installment in the critically acclaimed Bioshock series, Bioshock infinite takes place before the events of the first game but instead of the underwater city of Rapture; players will find themselves flying high above the clouds on the floating city of Columbia. Players take on the role of a former detective named Booker DeWitt as he struggles to rescue and protect a young woman named Elizabeth. Bioshock Infinite will be released on all major consoles.

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“Dead Space 3” has arrived with more infected, mutated and grotesque monsters that will scare the bejesus out you. You will definitely need a new pair of pants once you have conquered this beautiful survival-horror thriller game. Players come back as Isaac Clark and if you choose to play co-op, you will also take on the role of John Carver, a cold-hearted solider, and have to venture through space to uncover the origin of the Necromorph outbreak that is taking over the colonies and is on the verge of human extinction. Players crash land on a Hoth-like planet called Tau Volantis where Isaac and John trudge through the brutally horrific and infested world. All the while hunting for spare parts, you will use Isaac’s engineering skills and the adorable scavenger bot to assist you to getting raw materials for you to customize weapons, survival tools and suits. “Dead Space 3” offers a variety of monsters, which definitely keep it from becoming stagnant and repetitive. The infected are incredibly well done. They not only scare the living hell out of me, but they are also very unpredictable. Players have to watch out for them coming out of vents, but also watch out

for them hanging from the ceilings, t w i t ch i n g erratically, which really freaks me out to the core. Building weapons has become a favorite perk of mine, which usually annoys me, because I typically like to just pick up new weapons and move on. They’ve made the bench a lot easier to use to customize your weapons and create a mean machine of death, which actually excites me. To add to this beloved game, it paints a breathtaking picture of what hell could be like. The story is filled with corruption, death, monsters and fighting for mankind. This deadly frozen planet literally holds the key to end this epidemic once and for all. “Dead Space 3” is a must buy! If you want to be scared and have an amazing storyline, then you need to invest in this game. And if you get too scared, you can always play with a friend. Do you think you could handle this suicide mission? Give it a try, I dare you.

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Fannin Performance Hall was transformed into an intellectual battle of the minds March 6-9 in Richland’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."

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(Above) The cast greets the audiance at the end of the show. From left to right, they are: Gracie Gonzalez, Ryan Nelson, Jimmy Jensen, Giselle Saucedo, Caleb Packer, Kevin Dang, Kelsey Cabell, Ashley Mullings and Sabino Garcia.

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(Top Right) Sabino Garcia portrays William Barfee on the mic, who spells words on the stage floor with his foot. (Bottom Right) Ryan Nelson, (far right) as the comfort counselor, helps Chip Tolentino (Caleb Packer) off the stage floor after spelling a word incorrectly, while the rest of the contestants look on.

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Letter to the editor This is in response to Mr. Pronk’s editorial. I would like to point out there is already severe unemployment in the populations he referred to; young, inexperienced, minority and low income workers. His "free market wages" are not reaching these people. In addition many college graduates must settle for entry level low income jobs due to extended unemployment beyond their control in fields they prepared for, while facing severe financial debt from unpaid student loans their salary can›t assist with. Next, let's talk about those who are actually enrolled in "Free Market Wages." I respectfully invite Mr. Pronk to try living on minimum wage salary, while driving a typical American car that gets around 20 MPG with gas now costing nearly $4 per gallon. In addition, I invite him to relinquish whatever health care plan covers him, since most minimum wage earners have zero health insurance whatsoever. Once he sees the budgetary and survival challenges low wage earners face on a daily basis, perhaps heightened compassion will develop regarding the life such individuals lead. Minimum wage economic reality means living paycheck to paycheck and frequently just one paycheck away from being homeless. Many of the people who are the foundation for our jobs here - our student customers - face these conditions every day while struggling to rise above those realities and complete their college education. An increase of minimum wage to more living wage levels may make a big difference in their lives. Sincerely, Stephen Levine [Editors note: Pronk's article was an opinion, not an editorial.]

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College survival: Midterm special J.D. STOCKMAN Staff Writer

College Survival Tip 4:

Midterm!  Midterms are upon us. Time to panic!   Just kidding. Fact is, the more you panic, the higher the chances are that you fail. This week I am offering you as much straightto-the-point advice as they will let me publish. When you are first introduced to material, that is the time you should cram your studies. Put the material down after a day or two, then reacquaint yourself with it. Do this once more a few days before your exam. The day before your exam, do not cram for the test! Studies show that cramming causes stress. Stress wrecks your sleep, and you need a full night’s comfortable rest before an exam. The day of the exam, all you want to do is read over a light summary of what you are testing on and make a mental note only of wrong answers you have had in previous studies. Passing a test is far more likely if you are reflexively answering and not trying to recall the correct answer. Eat light just before the test. If you go in hungry, your mind will be distracted. If you go in full, your mind will be sluggish. Brain power does require energy so having a snack just before the test is best. Teachers and instructors teach what they want you to know based on their professional opinion. This means the notes that you (might) take are key points to what you need

to know on the test. If you took notes, give them a “once over” when preparing. Fear is the mind-killer. If you panic, you lose. Panic usually comes from believing you don’t have the answer. This leads to your focus on having the correct answer, which takes away from just answering. Spare yourself. Do not waste brain power on whether or not you know the answer. You will answer with more clarity on something you’ve studied not caring than you will worrying. If you can’t answer a question in four to five mental cycles of asking yourself, circle the number and move on. Over-thinking a question might put your brain on temporary lock. It eats up time and it may be that something else in the test will jar the answer from you. If you come to the end and can’t think of an answer, then best guess is better than no guess. Not answering is a wrong answer. Statistically, you might still get it right if you guess. Most tests you take are multiple choice. Never neglect the fine art of process of elimination, deductive reason and when absolutely necessary logical conclusions. Most of the questions will have common sense answers for someone who is in that particular field, and most sets of

answers have a wildcard or two among them. Cut the obviously wrong answers out, and you can usually cut the options down to two answers. When the test is over, make a final pass over the answer. Take what time you have left to see if you forgot something and survey the questions that hung you up. While you might feel a need to rethink an answer, take the remaining time to also think long and hard on whether you should. Reserve changing an answer for when you have new and solid reason to. Instincts are right more often than uncertainty. Finally, if you didn't make a passing grade, there is still a very slim change left for you to come out on top of this. There is no certainty they will allow this, but ask both the testing center and/or your instructor if a retest is possible. Some courses will allow a second chance within a limited time frame.

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3-D printing our future?

Layer by layer, technology is growing rapidly. For instance, 3-D printing is going to revolutionize the market and put manufacturing back into the hands of individuals. Imagine a Made in the U.S.A. sticker on everyday products instead of Made in China. With 3-D printing, this could bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.A. Most people would think that’s going to be impossible, but if manufacturing can be made this simple, they may be onto something. Bottles and eyeglasses can be made here in this country, and it doesn’t stop there. Companies are working on printers that can print circuit boards so that one day computers may carry a Made in America emblem. How does this technology work? Well, start by designing a 3-D module on the computer. Architects develop modules for buildings, cars and even cities. After designing a module, the 3-D printer will print it layer by layer. Since the printing is done this way, it reduces material waste, saving companies money to lower the cost. Imagine purchasing a pair of glasses online. Select a size, color and corrective lens. Now imagine printing them at home on a printer. This is the future. This is a chance to bring manufacturing back to the United States. Colleges are full of students majoring in engineering and students hoping to start businesses one day. Manufacturing in the U.S. is what is needed. Americans need to set this goal. -Christian Tanner

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