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Madison College VP donates kidney to friend, Provost
Former Clarion editor produces movie »13
Volleyball team ready to spike the competition »17
Administrators hope story of their transplant success inspires others to look for ways to help those around them, even in small ways. »4
New faces and places Daniels ready to lead as new president of college MICHAEL KLEIN Editor in chief Madison College met its eighth president during the Aug. 20 convocation at the Mitby Theatre. Dr. Jack E. Daniels III “emerged as the first
choice of the board of trustees, as well as faculty, staff, students and community members, from throughout our district, who shared their comments with us,” said Dr. Carolyn Stoner as she introduced Daniels. “We are positioned to build
on the strong foundation that‘s already in place and with new ideas and the fresh perspective of Dr. Daniels to climb to new heights in the future,” Stoner said shortly before allowing the president to address his new constituents. She also presented Daniels with a hooded jacket to prepare him for the unpredictable weather indigenous to Wisconsin, and a lapel pin to
Finished construction brings about transformation at Madison College RYAN SPOEHR Special to The Clarion After years of students being re-routed around the building to enter, the new Truax entrance on Wright Street, equipped with three levels, is now complete after a two-year construction project. The project across the college actually started in 2010 when a statewide referendum was placed on ballots. Voters opted for yes for the plan. Since then, Truax has a brand new entrance and a couple new buildings as well. With the new additions, a new entrance has been constructed known as the Gateway Building. School officials say the most important attribute is that it adds to the learning experience as it has a new expanded library including study carols, extra macs and study tables accommodating 1-4 people. There are couches and even a new commons space. “It actually has a really cool ‘60s vibe,” said Julie Gores, director of library services. Gores said the new Student Achievement Center is
one of the most important parts of the new Gateway Building because it has the students in mind. It encompasses old features with new including peer tutoring, instructor support, the writing center and labs for foreign languages, math and science. Reading help is available there as well. She said she thinks it will help students succeed. “Someone can walk in and there is a one-stop shop for all their needs. Students can go here on their own time and everything is in one specific space. They don’t have to go to the first floor then the third floor,” Gores said. “This is what the students wanted. It’s all about the students. “ The Gateway has areas throughout for studying and leisure. The now titled Bettsey L. Barhorst Welcome Center is now at the main entrance along with the Enrollment Center. There is a new coffee shop simply called The Cafe as well. Jennifer Johnson, current student and 2011-12 student body president, was on Student Senate as » SEE NEW PAGE 5
“officially mark the beginning of (Daniels’) tenure as president of Madison College.” After a warm standing ovation Daniels expressed his gratitude to all of Madison College for the support he has received. The new president then began exhibiting his jovial disposition by addressing one » SEE PRESIDENT PAGE 5
Long-awaited Unity Park opens COREY LITTLE Staff Writer A 10-year-long goal to create a park at Madison College honoring all nations and people was achieved this summer. The college’s Unity Park was officially opened on June 14 during a ceremony featuring many of the people who helped make it a reality. The project was a collaborative effort that included the Volunteer Center, the Student Activities Board, Madison College students and the surrounding community. Construction of the Unity Park began the spring of 2013 and became a perceptual piece, which is located off the bike path across from the main Truax building. Bob Corbett, a faculty member in the Architectural Technology Program, developed the park’s design. The center piece is a 4-foot globe that serves as replica of the world. Once inside the » SEE PARK PAGE 2
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No left on Wright
Continuing students may be surprised to find out that they can no longer turn into the main parking lot from Wright St. If heading to school from Anderson St, students must Hoffman St. in order to enter the main or secondary parking lots.
Color flowing
Approximately 1,500 individually addressable LED fixtures make up the waterfall in the Gateway
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The new health building is located across from the gateway. The new building will provide more of a realistic training situation for the nursing program. An interesting fact about the new health building is that they now house the Massage therapy program, Dental Assistant Program, and Optometrist Program. The massage program is currently taking appointments and its $30 per hour. The dental program does offer teeth cleaning and x-ray for $30. They also take Medicaid. The optometrist will provide free eye exams.
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There are now 65 proximately convenient parking spaces at the Anderson and Wright St. horseshoes. It will cost drivers, however. A quarter will allow for seven minutes of parking time, while dimes give three minutes apiece and nickels buy you a minute. This may seem confusing but it does end up working out if you are paying with a pocket full of change. What the parking meters don’t say, is a half an hour costs a buck and a full hour costs two: with an hour limit.
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Unity Park just off the bike trail by the tennis courts.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 park’s paved areas, visitors will realize that all of continents are surrounding you as if you are inside of the world. Beyond the centerpiece sculpture, a variety of native Wisconsin plants landscape the area. At the grand opening of the Unity Park, there were a number of speakers who expressed their gratitude for the opening of the park expressing that is was a safe space for everyone that would bring the diverse group of individuals in our community together. The people who spoke at the ceremony were Corey Little, then Executive Director of the college’s Volunteer Center; Jo Oyama-Mille, a
representative on the College District Board; Kris Howard from the Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood; and Alison Ahlgrim, Assistant Director of the East Madison Community Center. The ceremony was closed with a few words from student body president-elect Colin Bowden. The concept for the park, which was previously named “Peace Park,” was first suggested after Sept. 11, 2001, as a sign of respect and unity to all nations and people. Due to funding and space uncertainties the project was put on hold. With the creation of the College’s master facilities plan, the peace park was reenergized. Corbett proposed the design and $62,700 was approved by the Student Activities Board on Nov. 19, 2010. During the spring of 2013, the Volunteer Center picked the project back up and along with the SAB, renamed the park Unity Park.
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PUBLICSAFETY By Sergeant Joe Steffen
What’s happening?
Public Safety officers respond to many calls for service. However we would like to keep the college community informed. Here are some of the notable incidents from this month. On July 30, a Public Safety officer observed a person removing scrap metal at the Truax Campus. The officer approached the subject and asked him what he was doing. The subject attempted to drive away when the other Public Safety Officers arrived on scene. One officer was dragged a short distance while attempting to apprehend the subject. With the help of another officer the subject was later removed from the vehicle and restrained. Madison Police Department arrested the subject for theft, disorderly conduct, felony bail jumping, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Public Safety officer sustained minor injuries and has since returned to full duty. On July 1, Public Safety officers responded to a female patient who was having an unknown medical emergency. Public Safety officers rendered aid until Madison Paramedics arrived and transported the patient.
Campus Safety update of the month
During the Summer semester multiple Public Safety Officers attended training including Field training, Taser, CPR and IMPBA mountain biking certification. Campus Safety tip of the Month With the beginning of the Fall Semester be sure to stop at the Public Safety Department to pick up your fall parking permit and a map of the new parking locations, including recently added metered lots. If you have any information regarding the above incidents or other campus safety concerns, please contact our department at 245-2222 we have Public Safety officers available 24/7.
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The new Gateway hosts the welcome center, student achievement center, library and cafe.
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WolfPack Welcome Social
Performing Arts open house
This event debuted Aug. 22 in the gym at 2 p.m. to assist in acclimating new students to college resources. Clubs, student life groups, and such organizations are set to aid the success of recently enrolled college students. Attending students had the opportunity to socialize with their peers, enjoy refreshments, and the chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the bookstore.
Student leaders of the performing arts program will host their open house Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. in the Studio Theatre room A2031. The event is available to all enrolled students who are considering extracurriculart as a performer or technician this semester. Refreshments are provided and students are encouraged to meet and greet each other afterwards.
Clarion expanding media reach As many of you have heard, The Clarion is adding some new ways to communicate with the students around all of our campuses. We are starting a videocast and a Podcast at the Truax Campus. We are really excited to start these great projects and we are inviting everyone who would like to help and be part of these adventures. If you are interested in the following please stop by our office located in Room C1410 for details or send an e-mail to Clarion@madisoncollege.edu
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Welcome students! Come on up to the top of the Gateway at Truax and explore your ultrahip, brand new library! Stop in for a visit, take a look around, and discover why the library and library commons areas are THE place to be on campus. We’re the go-to place for everything you need to help you succeed on your educational journey. This is your one-stop destination for studying, research, reference help, meeting up with friends and classmates, working on group projects, and finding awesome resources for class assignments and leisure time. Not a student at Truax, but at one of our regional or branch campuses? No worries! You’ll find new libraries and awesome spaces at Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, and Watertown as well. These libraries are beautiful, newly equipped and furnished, and feature all sorts of resources. Highlights include cloud computers, PrintSmart printing, and “green” librarians, to name a few. Not sure what that means? Read on. Cloud computers can be found all over campus, including the libraries. Cloud computers, if you aren’t familiar with them, are pretty awesome. Let me describe how they work. Picture a computer lab with all of the towers moved to the center of the room. OK, now transform that huge pile of computer towers into one large super computer. Now put that super computer in the Technology Services back room, and there you have it! A cloud computer looks like a regular computer monitor without a tower. It allows for greater flexibility, accessibility, security, and ease of updating. For more help,
check out the student computer help desk located in your library. While you’re in the library, you can familiarize yourself with Madison College’s new PrintSmart initiative. Reducing the amount of paper is an important part of the College’s ongoing efforts to have a more environmentally friendly and greener campus. Also, as a not-for-profit, taxpayer-supported institution, the College is committed to recovering costs wherever possible. That’s where PrintSmart comes in. Each semester, students will receive 100 free black-and white prints, plus an additional 50 pages to allow for problem prints. After that, printing costs just a nickel per page. Check out the library’s home page and click on the PrintSmart icon for more information on how your College is going green. Speaking of green, all of your librarians and library student help staff will be wearing green lanyards so you can identify us more easily. If you see someone in a stylish green lanyard, feel free to ask for help. That’s why we’re here. There has never been a better time to be a student at Madison College! This semester you’ll find your campus libraries looking better than ever and offering all sorts of new, greener features and services to help you succeed with your educational goals. See you in the library!
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College administrators become unlikely match for kidney transplant Transport between campuses easy ride for Madison students
JENNIFER MAYLEIGH BELL News Editor Three years ago, Madison College Provost Terry Webb discovered a new purpose for life, to continue living. His terminal diagnosis of kidney failure left a missing piece to a ticking internal jigsaw that needed to be solved. “It was a slow process until the end. It went from being able to sustain me to within a period of four weeks being shut down,” Webb said. He said the process was more annoying than painful. “ I did the type of dialysis that could be done at home, I wanted to continue working. Supposedly you sleep through it, but you don’t really sleep through it,” Webb said. “It is much better than the alternative. I certainly am grateful for the fact that it sustained my life during that time.” While he was on dialysis, Webb’s nephrologist encouraged him to find a transplant donor. However, he had to qualify to receive a donation. The qualification process takes 6-8 weeks. In 2010, there was more than a fiveyear waiting list to receive an organ from a deceased individual, Webb said. Doctors informed Webb organ rejection was substantially less with a live donor. People volunteered, including some of his friends, family and relatives to be considered as a possible live donor. Among the people that were tested was Keith Cornille, Madison College vice president of Student Development and Webb’s coworker. Doctors recommend organ recipients go with the most ideal match possible, no matter who it is. It turned out Cornille was a more compatible match than the others who were tested. Cornille and his family discussed with medical professionals whether or not to proceed. “They explained a great deal and I learned a lot and asked questions about my own children. Such as, if I give this up what if my children need something?” Once the Cornille family was at ease with the procedure he proclaimed his commitment saying, “Lets do it! I was ready and had no apprehensions about it and to be honest, I never did.” “The most amazing thing was how close our markers were.” Cornille said. However, Cornille said it didn’t really matter if he was a family member, friend or just a respected colleague. Both of their offices are next to each other so Cornille said he saw impact on Webb and wanted to help. “I would’ve done it for someone else as well. To me it has been amazing that people ask if it was a big deal or if it took a lot of soul searching. And no, it didn’t,” Cornille said. “He was a person in need; he was someone I worked with and a friend. I had the opportunity to try to help out so that is what I tried to do.” On June 13, the transplant was performed at UW Hospital and the results are successful. “Right now I feel 100 percent better than I did without a functioning kidney because now I have one that
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Terry Webb (left) and Keith Cornille. functions well. So in my life, it made a huge difference -- more of a difference than I even thought,” Webb said. In his role as vice president of student development, Cornille works with students to help guide them through their school tenure and works with many staff members as well. “I learned it has helped people in our college community to think of how they can help and give to others. If this gets people thinking how they can help others even in the smallest of ways then that is a great thing and I am very pleased. I am grateful I could help Terry and I am grateful we have our friendship.” With that friendship and throughout the experience, Cornille said that he just wanted Webb to have better health and have the opportunity to enjoy life and share love, laughter and smiles with his wife, daughters and granddaughter. He also said with the opportunities that did not pan out for him elsewhere, he believes he was
meant to stay at Madison College to help Webb. “I believe there is a reason for things,” Cornille said. “I can only believe one of the reasons was because I needed to be here to help Terry out and it’s all good. Webb said he is grateful and it’s impossible to express the level of gratitude the situation deserves and doesn’t know if he would have done the same if he were presented the option of donating a kidney. “I don’t know if I would have done the same, it’s hard to say unless you have to make the decision. I like to think I would have, but I don’t know,” Webb said. Webb has to take health-sustaining medications the rest of his life and take special precautions to avoid infection. Even with the precautionary measures, Webb remains positive and said that it is “a million times” better than being on a dialysis machine or worse.
As school begins many students wonder how to get from one campus to another or even how to get to school all semester. Madison College Student Senate is invested in providing options to students for transportation needs to help ensure their academic success. The Senate firmly believes that transportation should be the least of a student’s worry when considering options for school and impact on success. Current Student Senate President Colin Bowden said “Our shuttles, bike clinics and bus passes have been integral to student success, so it’s incumbent on us as Senate to keep them strong.” Commuter options for students continue to grow. However, funding for these initiatives does partially comes from student fees. Each Fall and Spring semester students taking degree credit courses are assessed a $46 fee for Commuter Services. The summer session fee is reduced to $26 due to the shorter duration. This supplemental fee goes toward the bus, para-transit, parking and shuttle program. Students enrolled in degree credit courses can obtain a bus pass at no extra charge from the Student Life Office at the Truax Main Building or the Downtown center. Bus passes allow students to ride the Madison Metro Bus system throughout the semester. Students should carry their OneCard with them as bus drivers may request to see a school ID when using their bus pass. The Campus-to-Campus shuttle program runs East and West shuttles. The East shuttle picks up outside of the new Gateway entrance and goes to the Downtown campus with times posted on the Madison College Commuter Services website. The West shuttle runs from the Downtown campus to the West campus with times also posted online. Both shuttles operate Monday thru Friday during the semester, including final exam week. Students simply present their OneCard in order to ride the shuttle. The East shuttle is equipped with a bike rack so that students may easily transport their bicycles between campuses when they ride the shuttle. Senate continues to work on shuttle options assessing ridership on the different campuses and improve all commuter services. “They’re [shuttles] a great example of work done that we benefit from but don’t always consider the history of – the legacy is critical and deserves our follow through,” said Bowden. In addition to these formal programs, Senate has also worked on initiatives for other transportation options including B-cycle, the red bikes, which riders can use a bike for up to thirty minutes before checking the bike back into a B-cycle station. Essentially, a bike can be rented to get around and then returned when the rider gets to his/her destination. Senate is currently working with the B-cycle group to increase red bike stands between the Downtown campus and Truax. For more information on transportation options, students can visit the Commuter Services page on the college’s website or they can stop by the Senate office for more information.
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of the most common questions he has received since arriving on campus. He discussed the factors behind his decision to move from pleasantly temperate Los Angeles to the unpredictable Wisconsin climate. “We’re staying 17 miles away and my trip took 21 minutes,” said Daniels to the amused spectators. “In L.A.,” he later explained about his old daily commute, “you’re spending four hours in your car.” Considering the commitment he knows his presidential duties will entail, Daniels insists, “It is about balance; because as much as my commitment is to this college and these students and this community, there’s still a life on the other side.” His family life is that other side. Like any wise husband, Dr. Daniels introduced his wife, Kimala, during his commencement speech. He also talked about their son, a two-year-old labradoodle named Paxton. “You can’t enjoy the weather from your car; and if I have to get to the big city, I know how to get to Chicago,” said Daniels. He is, in fact, well acclimated to “Midwestern weather.” He is a proud Chicago native with family still residing in Illinois. Aside from a much friendlier commute and proximity to kinfolk, Daniels discussed why this was an opportunity he couldn’t pass on. “Outside of the very high reputation at Madison College has been their whole effort on student success and constantly moving forward. This is a forward thinking, forward moving college,” Daniels said. “If there is a roadblock that’s put in front, we discuss how in fact do you navigate the roadblock. Sometimes you go over it, sometimes you go under it and sometimes you go through it but you find a way to navigate it.” Additionally, Daniels recognized the indispensible people that make up the college. When commenting on the staff and students he has met, he joyfully affirmed that they have demonstrated “warmth and commitment; that’s special.” He went on to elaborate on the “strong Midwestern work ethic.” This work ethic, to him “is oftentimes, in California specifically, missed that.” Succeeding Dr. Bettsey Barhorst, who served for nine years as president and helped push Madison College’s massive transformation, will not be easy but Daniels is confident he is up for the task and “is very comfortable here” and leading the school into the future. For the first few weeks of his presidency, Daniels’ itinerary includes six key stages for success. Firstly, he plans to observe. From there he wants to listen, compile the findings, analyze the information gathered and communicate with all parties. After the first five steps are complete, Daniels will then formulate his plan for Madison College. One part of this plan, will be “sustaining enrollment and improving yield.” Daniels recognizes that it will be a key challenge. “Budget woes will continue,” he acknowledged. It is an obstacle that Daniels is prepared to clear, even considering the tasks now
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Dr. Jack E. Daniels III, the new Madison College president, speaks at convocation. facing the school in a post-Act 10 environment and the subsequent resource restraints. His experience dealing with budget difficulties, at previous positions, helped assure the committee of his suitability as president. Daniels also values the other side of education to help nurture student success. When asked about the importance of student clubs and athletics, he stressed their value to the student body. “We have a sense of community that is so rich because folks want to stay.” It also “gives students a different view, and gives them a global aspect of how they’re going through their college career.” Overall, he outlined how great of a learning experience it can be. “It’s not just the activity of the club; it’s what you learn from the club. It’s that connection you have with your college. That’s what builds that camaraderie.” He is also very proud of the tradition Madison College athletics has built. “You’ve got some very, very strong teams: from baseball, women’s basketball.” And despite being relatively new on campus, he is well aware of the top ranked volleyball team. Regarding these activities’ greater role, Daniels recognizes their significance as well. “There’s another interesting fact too, it’s not just the players or scholar athletes that are on the team, but it’s who they take with them.” Daniels does have a personal goal, although he isn’t confident he can reach it. “Sure, I want to break 70 at the golf course,“ he chuckled. Although he believes his only chance at it is on a video game, he feels like his professional accomplishments are up to par. After serving countless students at several colleges within many college districts, Daniels said “I feel very comfortable with what I have achieved over my career, I feel very comfortable being here as president. Dr. Daniels was hired based on many factors. His main objective at Madison College is fairly simple and reflects his years of dedication to the students he has led. “My lasting legacy will always be about how did I impact students’ goals. And were they successful at reaching their goals: whatever that might be. What role did I help play in that to help facilitate that?”
NEW CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the referendum was passed and was a student throughout the construction. She has also been a peer tutor as a student at the college. She said she was impressed when she toured the Gateway for the first time. With all the new features including the new waterfall and the ambient music in the background, she said it seems more professional and it’s like being in a whole new building. “I think it’s good to have The Café close to the library so people can grab
coffee after studying,” Johnson said. “The Student Achievement Center is great because there is more room for tutoring.” The Redsten Gymnasium and the Mitby Theatre also have new facades. There is a new elevator bay. Other modifications include new room numbers. Early in 2013, a new Health Education building was placed directly across from the main building and a new Protective Services building on Pearson Street.
The Madison College Volunteer Center has many events planned for students and staff to get involved with the community this year. Volunteers are needed to take advantage of these opportunities to impact the lives of others while learning more about ourselves and our world. The mission of the Volunteer Center is to develop, implement and promote service opportunities that will impact the community and enhance student learning. The events the Volunteer Center have planned range from one time, ongoing and even week long Alternative Break trips to national and regional locations. One of the larger events of the semester is the 9/11 First Responders and Veterans Appreciation event which will be held at Unity Park on Wednesday September 11 from 11am to 1pm. The 9/11 event is a collaborative event between the Volunteer Center and the Madison College Veterans Club to recognize the sacrifices First Responders and Veterans make every day. The Volunteer Center is having monthly meetings where community nonprofit organizations will come in to discuss their organization and opportunities to get involved. The meetings are the first Tuesday of every month from 1:30-2:30 p.m. check the Link for location. The first Volunteer Center meeting is Tuesday September 1. Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Dane County and the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County will be the featured community organizations at this meeting. The Madison College 2014 Alternative Break trips are currently being planned and destinations include Indianapolis, Indiana, Kanab, Utah, New Orleans, Louisiana and the fourth destination is yet to be determined. Contact the Volunteer Center Board if you are interested in participating in an Alternative Break experience. In the past cost has prevented some students from participating in alternative breaks so, this year students can volunteer at UW-Madison Football home games to earn money towards their Alternative Break trip. Anyone is welcome to volunteer at the concessions during the UW Madison Football games all the proceeds will benefit the 2014 Alternative Break trips. Sign up on the Link to volunteer at the Badger football games space is limited to eleven people per game. The Volunteer Center Board also has several open positions and is currently looking to fill them. Being involved with the Volunteer Center board allows students opportunities to gain leadership experience, practical work experiences, connections with community leaders as well as paying a stipend each semester and being able to participate in an Alternative Break trip at a discounted rate. To learn more about joining the Volunteer Center Board check us out on the Link.
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Academic success isn’t just about good grades Before you realize it, summer is over and fall semester has begun. The hustle and bustle of school is in full swing and everyone is running around trying get to class on time. There is a sense to buckle down and get serious with the coming year. You have your obligation to schoolwork as well as somewhat of a social life. School is the road to success for many students. We have all been told the same thing on how to succeed. Things like read, take good notes, study, ask questions and efficiently using your time. Everyone knows this philosophy for success and has been branded in our minds since we were little. These are the essential of what we’ve been taught to succeed in the class. Paying too much attention on academia isn’t always the paved road to your realizing your career. What about success outside the classroom? Truth is you can’t build a reputation on grades alone anymore. Good grades will help, but it is not enough to define the person that you are. Whether you’re a transfer student or studying a craft, it really comes down to reputation and who you know and can meet. One of the easiest ways to build a reputation is to get involved with the school. The school offers several extracurricular activities and options that need student involvement. There are legitimate excuses why some people may not be able to participate in activities. The reason why you are in school is to invest in your future. Why not take advantage of what is being offered and given? The school offers several organizations and positions that help build a decent resume. Madison College has many organizations that are designed to engage like-minded students with one another. These organizations were created to help serve the school and communities. These organizations also help us link with professionals that can help you further your agendas or career. Another way to get connected is through clubs. Madison College has more than a handful of clubs that are tailored to the individuals’ personal needs, career and orientation. They tend to be smaller, which isn’t a bad thing because they can help point you on the right path to branch out. Clubs tend to be more specifically geared towards goals within the group. Building a good reputation can be a challenge, especially in college. The environment is different and the task is more rigorous than in high school. So take on the challenges that are presented. Know where you stand so you can improve your chances of success. Learn and reach beyond what you are capable of. Whether you’re entering Madison College after high school or coming off of a break, you’re starting over with a clean slate.
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Searching all options when buying books can save you money NATALIE SOWL Page Designer I love books. All books, textbooks even. Purchasing a new book is kind of guaranteeing that you’ll know more than you do before you bought the book, that’s the whole point right? But excitement for new knowledge can quickly be squelched upon learning the exorbitant cost of textbooks. For reasons unbeknownst to me, tuition for a class does not usually include the required text. Wouldn’t that be nice? So, that leaves all of us students with a mission: Find the books. Now, the easiest way to complete this mission might be to walk to the bookstore with your semester schedule and have the friendly sales associates help you locate your reading materials. But there are other options that could save you money. I’ve been a student for a few years and have learned a few tricks that have saved me hundreds of dollars. First off, find out what you need. The sooner you can find your books, the greater chance the cheapest options will still be available. This also ensures that you can have your books before the start of class. Be sure to ask your teachers if an earlier edition would be all right to use. This is by far the most cost effective method, if available. Textbook companies use forced obsolescence by issuing new editions of books, even if there might not be new information to cover. Often it’s just a few page numbers that differ between
editions. So always ask if it’s OK to look for an older edition. Your teacher may even know which pages numbers are different. However, it is important to check so that you’re properly prepared for class. Once you know your titles, check online for better prices. Amazon.com, TextbooksRus.com, and BarnesandNoble.com are all great websites to check out. It’s easiest to search by ISBN. Amazon has almost everything, so it’s a good way to find out the ISBN of a book if you only know the title. TextbooksRus.com is my favorite. It’s often the cheapest and they have the best buyback values I’ve ever seen. I bought a $100 art history book from them and I sold it back for $60. High-fives to whoever is running that place. Save the planet and buy used copies of the books you need. If available, used copies are always cheaper, no matter what site or store you go to. They are also the first to go. Amazon and Barnes and Noble offer used copies from third-party sellers for even better prices. Renting textbooks is another option, as are e-books, which are online versions of the textbooks. Chegg.com, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com offer renting options for textbooks. I personally have never done this, but it’s a great way to save money. However, it adds the extra responsibility of getting the book back on time, something I’d be likely to forget. Also, if something happens to the book, you’ll be liable for the entire cost. If you need the newest edition of the book immediately, check the library for a reserved copy. While it might be problematic for the semester, it’s a good option for getting that first chapter read while you’re waiting for your textbook to ship. College is expensive enough as it is. By implementing these strategies, there’s potential to save hundreds of dollars per semester, dollars better spent on other things.
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Editor Michael Klein and Madison College’s new college president both like the same NFC North team – or so the rest of the staff has heard.
A quick word from the Editor-in-Chief Michael Klein
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his is such an exciting time for Madison College. There is a new student body, buildings and president. My staff and I are ecstatic to introduce a new age of The Clarion. Instead of giving everyone the cliche welcome back, I’d prefer to utilize this section to explain The Clarion’s goals and invite all students, new and old, to join our newspaper. A goal of ours, this year, is to incorporate all
areas of study, clubs, organizations, interests etc. As we are a student run paper for the students, our staff can only achieve this with participation of students. The Clarion is branching out to broadcast journalism and will be producing bi-weekly news clips that will be done on alternating weeks from the print version. With all these new ventures, we need fresh faces and ideas.
Cheesehead goes vegan NATALIE SOWL Graphic Designer Growing up in Wisconsin instilled in me a very particular set of food values. Cheese is God; Beer is King; and those who don’t like sauerkraut on their brats are not to be trusted. While this mentality is undeniably delicious, it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of actual nutritional value. Luckily, I was raised with fresh vegetables and whole grains at every supper time, as well as understanding why those foods are so important to health. However, after leaving home and starting college, my lifestyle brought more processed foods into my diet and eventually alcohol as well. I think that is a pretty common thing for lots of people; hence the continuing trend of the “freshman 15.” Part of independence is figuring out how to feed yourself and shop for the right food, and I believe a lot of people lack the knowledge necessary to build a solid foundation of good health. You are what you eat, right? And I see far too many McDoubles walking around and not too many bunches of kale. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 70% of Americans over 20 are overweight, with 36% being clinically obese. These statistics are terrifying, as being overweight greatly increases chances of heart disease, diabetes, cancer...all of which can lead to death. Fortunately, the solution is pretty easy and it’s well within anyone’s reach. Change your
diet; change your life. I did. In April 2012, I found myself battling a kidney infection as a result of poor diet and lifestyle habits...that and I really hate going to the doctor and waited way too long to get treatment. But it still stands that I wouldn’t have had problems in the first place if I hadn’t been doing what I was. What I was doing was having what I called, “a pretty good time.” Like many my age in this city, I made my living waiting tables. Working at a classy restaurant opened up my dietary world to a wealth of possibilities. I learned that I love mustard, artichokes and sundried tomatoes. I also learned that I love dark beer, bourbon, gin and pork belly. I worked nights, because who wants to work lunch, right? I’d get off around midnight, in time to find another restaurant with a late night menu and plenty of aforementioned potations. I wasn’t being moderate or smart about many of my eating decisions, and when the doctor’s scale said I had 20 extra pounds in addition to a kidney infection, something had to change. The first things to change were my drinking habits. I, like maybe you, have rampant alcoholism in my family and the decision to mostly cut out alcohol wasn’t too difficult. It would give my wallet a much-needed break as well. I also started dating someone who didn’t drink much, which made my social life change. Instead of eating out all the time, especially late at night, I started cooking my own meals. I believe this is one of
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Afraid of eating vegan? Try this “It Won’t Kale You Smoothie” and you won’t be afraid any more. the best things you can do for yourself, but it can also be the most daunting. I started with a few recipes I knew I liked and could make well and built up from there. Making vegetables, legumes and whole grains the mainstays of my meals, rather than processed carbohydrates, meats and dairy was very important to me and has greatly benefited my health since. After reading Eating Animals, by Jonathan SafranFoer, I gave my dormant vegetarianism a kickstart and eventually transitioned to plantbased or vegan diet. However, I like cheese more than most people and my resolve is sometimes weakened. Now it’s August 2013 and I’m 30 pounds lighter, much stronger and happier too. I haven’t gotten sick in a long time, my skin is clearer and I get so much more energy from the food I eat. You know when you feel like you need to lie down for a while after eating? Or starting work after eating lunch feels like a gargantuan chore? That’s because your body is horrified at the food you put in it and it needs a break to deal with it. Try adding a few plantbased meals to your routine each week and who knows?
Maybe you’ll become a vegan too. Probably not because everyone thinks I’m crazy. But hey, I’d rather be crazy healthy than crazy drunk and bloated with a laundry list of chronic health issues. And if you haven’t seen Forks Over Knives yet, it makes a powerful case for a plant-based diet. It’s available on Netflix. Watch it, if you want to. This is just my story, yours is up to you.
Smoothie recipe
Smoothies are one of my favorite things to make. Quick, easy, with limited mess, a nutritionally packed smoothie can make for a delicious breakfast or post-workout snack. This smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free and even sneaks in a serving or two of vegetables.
It Won’t Kale You Smoothie In a blender combine: • 1 banana • 1 cup of non-dairy milk (I use coconut milk) • 1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries • 1/2 cup of frozen cranberries • 1/2 cup of fresh kale, stems removed • 1 tablespoon of flaxseed • 1 tablespoon of raw honey (ice if your fruit is not frozen)
New places, new faces: Texan adjusting to Madison CAROLYN KENDALL Social Media Editor Freshman year can be an exciting thing. New environment, new people and new types of classes. I’m 19 years old and moved here three years ago from Texas. Just as I was getting used to the high school kids up here, I’m thrown into another new world – college. I don’t expect to play heads-up seven-up or any name learning activities my first day. As much as I want to learn everybody’s favorite color or their first pet’s name, I’m more excited to get a start on my future and what I want to do with my life. But just so you don’t have to ask me, my favorite color is pink and my first pets name was Trixie. My family is swarming me with questions like: “What are you nervous about?”
And “Aren’t you so excited?” Yes, so excited to write 20 page essays and forget about sleep, who needs that anyway? I’m starting to wonder if one of them is going to pack my lunch too, since it seems like they’re more excited about it than I am. Don’t get me wrong, I am excited, but since I’ve moved around all of my life, I feel like I’m just doing it all over again. Another new beginning in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar faces – all I want is to do well in class and meet new people. I’ve heard a lot about college, I’m sure we all have. Everywhere from the freshman 15 to the “MATC Confessions” page on Facebook. In response to the freshman 15, I was eating ramen and Mac n cheese before college, but maybe that’s just a Texas thing. Walking around campus, I’ve noticed college kids are pretty focused on their own things. I’m trying really hard to walk
fast and look nowhere but forward with a blank expression, but it’ll take some getting used to. I can’t help but wonder if it’s the same in Texas where several of my friends are going to school. That said, I am looking forward to a new chapter in my life. I’m just hoping for an eventful year, great teachers, good grades and most of all memories. There are still so many Wisconsin adventures I haven’t conquered such as snowmobiling, skiing, or going to a water park (how is that a Wisconsin thing anyway?). Lucky me, I get to write all about my adventures all semester. Lucky YOU, you get to read my embarrassment. So here’s the deal, I need you, the readers, to come up with several suggestions that I need to do, one for every issue. Send your ideas to The Clarion Facebook page. We’ll take it from there. See you in the next issue.
Folks, I come from a country where – in the words of Mies van der Rohe – “less is more.” It’s a country where less food on your plate means that you’re in a gastronomic restaurant; where living in a tiny apartment means that you are in a fancy neighborhood; and where people find it acceptable to pay 1.5€ (basically $2) for an ounce of coffee in a bar. Yes, I come from France. And I have finally escaped. Anyhow, being used to “small,” “short,” “tiny,” “minuscule,” etc., you can only imagine my surprise when arriving at Truax campus to visit the place where I will be studying for the next two years. I don’t know how big the former campus was and I know it has recently been re-done, but I have studied abroad in North America in the past, and even my four-year college wasn’t this massive. This place looks like a French university on steroids. Seriously. I can’t say if it’s just me, or if my fellow international students will find the whole place as impressive as I do. I would definitely be curious to know their opinion about the subject. More importantly; however, I think it is important for you to realize how lucky you are. You probably already do, but if you don’t, you definitely should. I have had the chance to study in different Western countries and I have sat in dingy classes with more dried chewing gum than wood on tables. I remember my first day at Université Paris 8, where half the students in my program had to take notes from the hall because there were so few chairs in the classroom. I get the feeling that this does not happen often around here. So yes, you probably don’t know it, but you folks have gotten the extra-large meal without even asking for it. You have the luxury of space and I truly hope that you can see how precious that is. If not, I’ll be glad to take your share. Mies van der Rohe and France can keep their hobbit-sized espressos and microscopic fine cuisine. I’ll have the supersized menu, thank you very much. EDITOR’S NOTE: Raefal is an international student from France who will write a column for The Clarion this semester.
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DIRTY WARS
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Writer Jeremy Scahill visits with young soldiers in Yemen.
WORLD’S BATTLEFIELD
Former Clarion editor takes it to the big screen TOM RICHARDSON Staff Writer
“Everything you don’t hear about these forces,” is the first statement you hear about a political themed film, “Dirty Wars,” before entering the theater room. This quote came from Jeremy Scahill, the lead actor, narrator, and writer of the documentary. Scahill spent several years observing the war in Afghanistan before this film was completed. “Dirty Wars” is a documentary about an investigative journalist, who keeps a film journal of his studies and travels through Afghanistan, Yemen, and Somalia. Not only was Scahill seeking answers about the war, but he also did some research on the
several night raids that occurred, as well as seeking answers behind the assassination of Anwar al-Awlaki, an American citizen who got involved with some al-Qaeda terrorist operations. Several portions of this film were based on some of the content from Scahill’s book “Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield.” The film also intriguingly explores the unfortunate truth of the U.S. government’s constant need to hide important information from the American people; it explores the possibility that the news might sometimes only give its people a fraction of the truth about the war. “Dirty Wars” will always be known for its informative content, and its strong stance on its political beliefs. The film also successfully depicts the perspectives of what the children feel in these countries as the war continues, and really gives the film a sense of tragedy. The film also shows some top secret photos of hidden White House activity that went on underneath all the sugar-coating that sometimes happens with the press – so the government doesn’t have to worry about injecting fear into the public eye. Though many might get what they want from
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Editor’s note: Scahill attended Madison College is a former writer and editor of The Clarion.
“KICK-ASS 2”
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AUG 30 GETAWAY PG-13 Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez star in this movie about a man’s desparate efforts to save his kidnapped wife. CLOSED CIRCUIT R Lawyers and former lovers find themselves in danger after agreeing to defend a terrorist. PASSION R A workplace rivalry in an advertising agency goes from stealing credit, to humiliation to murder.
SEPT 6 RIDDICK R Starring Vin Diesel, Riddick battles an alien race of predators after being left for dead on a remote planet.
this film, both in an informational and a political sense, there are quite a few flaws in this film that might prevent it from being an all-American documentary classic. The first being that some of the interview camera angles were poorly framed and positioned for the camera. It’s important that the viewer gets the impression that the person being interviewed has some form of head and shoulders, and isn’t a floating head. This film is also politically heavy, so those who were expecting a third-party friendly approach to these journalistic chronicles might feel a little left out. The original rough cut of this film was almost four hours, which might explain the lack of details for some of these lesser known organizations that the film tends to talk about a lot. For those in need of a documentary that isn’t afraid to tell the truth on hidden information on the long-going war, and on some of the acts of alQaeda over the past few years, this documentary might be the perfect fit for expanding one’s political knowledge. For those who aren’t big into politics, this might be a better rental.
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Chloe Grace Moretz stars in “Kick-Ass 2.”
All one needs is a mask and a costume. Once crime fighting, and saving citizens gets involved, you have a superhero. Sounds like an easy task to do, right? Well, both Dave Lizewski (a.k.a. “Kick-Ass”) and Mindy Macready (a.k.a. “Hit Girl”) had to learn this the hard way, in the new superhero sequel “Kick-Ass 2.” Jeff Wadlow replaces Matthew Vaughn as director. The sequel takes place shortly after the first film, where Kick-Ass and Hit Girl have been superheroes for some time. Hit Girl’s superhero days come to an end, though, when her new guardian Marcus, (who was briefly seen throughout the first film,) wants Hit Girl to commit to school. This leaves crime fighting all up to Kick-Ass, who immediately hates the idea of being by himself. But before Kick-Ass gives up, he hears about a league of real-life superheroes who treat crime fighting like community service and Kick-Ass manages to become a member of this league. But things begin to turn dark once Red Mist makes a villainous return: he is out to kill
both Kick-Ass and Hit Girl in revenge of his father’s death. Red Mist manages to form a villainous league of his own, putting Kick-Ass and Hit Girl into one very crazy situation. The idea of allowing both Kick-Ass and Hit Girl to resolve each other’s problems throughout the film was a very intriguing element. The film also successfully depicts the consequences of violence in society, and it leaves an impression as to why reallife superheroes don’t happen in reality. “Kick-Ass 2” also manages to be a very fun film that never feels boring. Though “Kick-Ass 2” is a great experience, there are a few flaws along the way. The first being that the film has a tendency to let the action go absent for too long. Also, some of the over-the-top moments in this film get pushed too far at times. Director Jeff Wadlow’s filming style for action scenes, also feels too “shaky-cam”-like, making it hard to distinguish the on-screen focus sometimes. Despite the flaws of this film, “Kick-Ass 2” is a very fun superhero sequel that has a lot to say about the consequences of violence. For those who loved the original “Kick-Ass”, this is a great continuation.
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GREG GINTER’S GUITAR SHOP OF WISCONSIN
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Nearby shop truly pulls at the heart strings of local musicians
Welcome back. And, for all the newbies, welcome here. I’m sure all of you love music, right? If not, you need to. Anyways, my intent for this column is to help you expand and broaden your horizons with venues and bands you might not have stumbled upon otherwise. I’m just another music lover who, thankfully, has parents who happen to have careers in the music industry.
JON REID Arts Editor The passion is evident the second you step through the door. Greg Ginter’s Guitar Shop of Wisconsin is a haven for all musicians. Whether you are an aspiring acoustic guitarist or an experienced shredder, 1804 Wright Street can fulfill all of your stringed-instruments’ needs. Baritone guitars, violins, amplifiers, mandolins… Whatever your fancy--whatever your need--they can guide you in the right direction with information and advice you can trust. Between Greg and just one of his employees there is 100+ years of experience. The Guitar Shop of Wisconsin is one of the largest, if not the largest, used and vintage, acoustic and electric, sellers and buyers in America’s Dairyland. They are open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shop recently moved from its previous location near the Barrymore theater in August. After speaking with him, Ginter allowed that his largest market is beginning guitarists. Though a big chunk of their business is servicing working Musicians, all levels of talent are welcome and encouraged. They have guitars starting out at $125, specifically for beginners (or broke college students). They will show you the ropes on how to maintain and operate the instrument, such as how to string and tune. The shop has serviced some pretty notable names: Bob Dylan, Cheap Trick, Slash and the Zach Brown Band, who stopped by just a few weeks ago. Which isn’t all that surprising to me. After selling over 17,000 guitars, I’m sure that helps solidify your place as the one-stop-shop for touring bands and guitarists. Ginter started as a roadie for a local band as a guitar technician. He started selling and servicing out of his basement in 1989, then moved to a location in 1994. So, whether you don’t know how to turn on the amp or you can fret your way through the Circle of Fifths in your sleep, you can trust Greg Ginter and his people when he says “For stringed instruments, we take care of everybody.”
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Check out Broadjam.com. For any musicians looking to get their music out there, this is a must. Every Sunday, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., Stephanie Elkins hosts “Simply Folk” on Wisconsin Public Radio. Last June, Badgerland joined over 450 communities celebrating the summer solstice throughout the world. Make Music Madison is a citywide celebration of music. Anyone willing to sign up could perform. All ages and levels of talent were welcome, no matter the genre. Venues included everything between libraries to bus transfer points.
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Vintage guitars line the shelves of Greg Ginter’s Guitar Shop of Wisconsin.
SOMETHING ELSE
Tech N9ne
AUG. 27 AVENGED SEVENFOLD MARKS After nine months of preparation, Avendged Sevenfold is out with its new album “Hail to the King.” The album is streaming now on iTunes and will be available soon. BLACK JOE LEWIS ELECTRIC SLAVE This 11-track album goes will be available Aug. 27. The first track, “Skulldiggin,” can be previewed at www.blackjoelewis.com.
SEPT. 3 NINE INCH NAILS HESITATION MARKS Fans will be excited for Nine Inch Nails’ first alubm since 2008. It’s the band’s eighth studio album.
Tech N9ne’s new album “Something Else” is really something else. Alternative/older-school rap artist Tech N9ne is releasing his thirteenth album here, making him almost 20 years in the business. He has some fun inserting fake news bits, making a loosely based story
of a meteor heading toward Kansas. This theme also contributes to the album being divided into three sections: songs of fire, water and earth. The beginning fire section has many of the most serious and hard hitting tracks. The opening song “Straight Out the Gate” featuring Krizz Kaliko and Serj Tankian leads the album straight out of the gate with declarations of being the “children of your rivals, holding guns while holding rifles.” This and other opening songs are fiery and angry, characteristic to the mood. However, this also contributes to the beginning of the album being a little hard to get in to without necessarily being in an aggressive musical mood. The next transition section, water, are songs that are starting to mellow out, yet still catch my attention lyrically. “Fragile,” for example, has a beat I can get in to and lyrics I can start to relate to, speaking of his personal experiences as an artist. It speaks to those who are easy to criticize those of his trade yet are “clueless when you scribble on your pad,”
Finally! The Taste of Madison draws near! This Labor Day weekend will mark the 31st show, Aug. 31 (2 p.m.-8:30 p.m.)Sept. 1 (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) It will be held on Capitol Square; thesurrounding 100 blocks and the 200 block of MLK and Wisconsin Ave are closed to traffic. Three different stages dedicated to three different genres will be setup: 93.1 Jamz’s R&B and variety stage, WJJO’s rock stage and Q106Country’s stage. Remember to bring cash for drinks, parking, and food stands, and your ID! Don’t be dumb, drink responsibly. Unfortunately, you cannot bring pets unless it is a service animal, or coolers. The Taste of Madison is put on by Madison Festivals, Inc. MFI is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing overall life for the Madison area and benefiting local charities. I hope you’re excited as I am. With over 15 hours of free live entertainment and cheap food packed into two days, it’s hard to beat. Hope you’re comfortable with crowds, an expected 250,000 people will be in attendance. Enjoy yourself out there. saying it is easy to make harsh criticisms of any artist, old or new. The last section, Earth, continues to be both mellow and catchy, making it successfully hip hop. I continue to enjoy featuring artists, such as the groovy Cee Lo Green and The Doors. Overall, the last half of the album is easy to listen to and a few songs, such as “Believe,” are memorable. “Something Else” is clearly the work of an experienced artist. Tech N9ne is a skilled writer and has excellent taste with his picks of featuring artists. Being almost entirely a serious album, it did go through some periods of being slow, but progressively won me over. The album is worth a listen and several of the songs stuck out as particularly catchy or interesting.
– ANDREA DeBAUCHE
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COLIN BOWDEN Staff Writer It takes brains to make a good zombie experience for gamers these days. Supple, delicious brains… One thing the big companies in the gaming industry have had issues with is creativity. Sequels upon sequels would be produced, and clones of more popular games would be made ad nauseum to sell millions without the hard work of innovation or thought to story, continuity or to intellectually challenge. Case in point, one of the bigger trends in games for the past decade has been non-linearity, or being able to escape the main story to tackle any number of side stories. This has been done well (example: “Elder Scrolls: Skyrim”) but is often done poorly, with game elements repeating, the main story being trampled, and lackluster level design rife in many big-selling
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games like “Dragon Age 2” and “Mass Effect.” “The Last of Us” for PS3, a zombie adventure game by Naughty Dog (makers of the famed “Uncharted” series) attempts a more linear path. That is, “TLOU” has decided the story and path, and the player is to travel along with them. This is a formula for modern-day failure if the story is not done just right. Fortunately, “The Last of Us” gets the story amazingly right. “The Last of Us” is a tale about Joel, a middle-aged veteran of a zombie outbreak in the United States, taking care of Ellie, a 14-yr-old survivor who needs to be taken westward for a greater cause. Joel, a man used to deep loss, struggles to both care for Ellie as an escort and yet not paternally. Ellie, for her part, just wants to live, understand, and grow and be normal, whatever that means in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. We learn about both of these charac-
ters, their environment, and for some people, ourselves, through their story. The Sony Playstation 3 console is on its way out, and usually big titles like “TLOU” make sure to show off the console’s greatest assets. This is without a doubt true in this case. Lighting and shadows are magnificent here; sounds accentuate the experience, especially on certain unforgettable enemies. There are times where the player will absolutely need the sound to alert them to the surroundings. Similarly, the voice acting is top-notch. Ellie, played by Ashley Johnson, really does a great job with giving a sense of what a young person growing up knowing only brutality, mortal fear and constant loss must think of our current-day fascination with celebrity, fashion and all manner of frivolity. The acting helps keep the player involved and wanting more little tidbits or terrible jokes from Ellie’s joke book.
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EA Sports has greatly profited from its exclusive licensing agreements with both the NCAA and NFL and essentially monopolized the football sports genre of video games. The problem for fans, however, is that EA’s motto “It’s in the game,” has been a hit or miss proposition. Every year seems to bring a gimmicky addition that replaces beloved staple features of years past. NCAA Football ’14 and Madden 25 are no exception. As far as in-game gameplay is concerned, though, NCAA took a major step forward and fans of the series have reason for optimism. Better runner control, especially during the option where you can finally pick your hole and hit it, finally gives players the ability to control their players and create highlight worthy replays. The Dynasty Mode continues to be the most valuable mode, despite its flaws. Recruitment is essential to maintaining a successful dynasty. Developers made it much easier in ’14 and, sadly, dumbed it down so much that it loses the control of previous years. Also, sloppily added RPG elements seem forced in and distracting. A valuable returning “new” feature, and a personal favorite of mine, allows the transfer of rookie draft prospects from the college game to Madden. The subtraction of this from last year’s game was a major letdown because it added unequivocal value to both titles. Plus, EA allows file sharing between gamers and makes it possible to replace the generic “QB #4” with players’ actual names. The real NCAA is in hot water over using student athletes’ likenesses for profit. There are folks online trying to do the same thing with the names by charging up to $20 for the rosters. Casual fans will enjoy freely scampering about while long-time fans may be let down by a cheapened overall Dynasty Mode. EA manages to give just enough to make up for what it takes away. Let’s hope that next year they can put it all together.
– MICHAEL KLEIN
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John Madden Football has ended its first quarter of a century. The ups and downs that the franchise has brought fans can best be described as a revolving door of features that leaves, this fan at least, nauseated. Last year’s effort is a prime example. “Madden 13,” finally, brought a “physics engine” with muchimproved tackling and realistic player interactions. However, the removal of a fantasy draft local franchise mode made playing with friends impossible without an additional investment in a second gaming system and copy of Madden. The “Madden 25” demo, released Aug , was a promising first glance at EA’s attempt to make amends with their fanbase and attract newcomers. Practice mode and a choice of two head to head matchups were added to the standard preview videos. To be fair, I’ve only had a short period with the review version so I will only comment on the demo. After kickoff, there is an immediate noticeable difference in control. The “run free” addition gives runners the ability to string together jukes, spins, hesitation steps and trucking. While foot-planting is far from precise, it does add depth to ball carrying, which used
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to rely almost entirely on speed and initial pursuit angles. The demo completely falls apart, however, when your opponents’ defenders begin vanishing. This will appear to leave receivers wide open and usually end up badly for your offense. Some players may find this to be a minor glitch, but it truly sacks the entire project and makes me skeptical of the full game, which will be released Aug. 27. I’m still optimistic that the return of favorite modes like local franchise and fantasy draft coupled with more precise running and tackling can make for the great game that football fans deserve. From EA Sports: “This year’s title will allow you
to unlock the power, precision, and creativity of the NFL ball carrier. Whether you’re a slashing runningback, dual-threat QB, or ball-hawking safety, unleash 30 new moves and string together devastating combos with the all-new precision modifier in Madden NFL 25. You can also cement your legacy as one of the all-time great NFL players or coaches in the new Connected Franchise, or step into the front office and run the entire organization with the new Owner mode.”
– MICHAEL KLEIN
LOST PLANET 3 XBOX 360, PS3, PC This third-person shootger game takes place on the planet of E.D.N. III, where the planet is in an ice age.
SEPT 3 RAYMAN LEGENDS XBOX 360, PS3, PC, PS VITA It’s time to go in and save the Glade of Dreams once more. You’ll battle dragons, giant toads, sea monsters and evil luchadores. DIABLO III: REAPER OF SOULS XBOX 360, PS3, PC Take on the Lord of Terror in Diablo III. You’ll need to survive in order to save Sanctuary.
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‘THE ABOMINATION’
THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE Written by Neil Gaiman Published by Harper Collins
Sink or Swim?
Gaiman’s latest novel explores what it means to be an adult ARIELLA WADDELL Staff Writer
It’s been more than 10 years since Neil Gaiman first published “American Gods,” his first novel geared specifically to adults, and in that time he has dabbled in many other pursuits. He’s written a couple of “Doctor Who” episodes, created more comics, worked on a few screenplays and wrote various other short stories and children’s stories. One of the most important things that happened to Gaiman in the last 10 years, however, was that he married longtime girlfriend, Amanda Palmer. On Gaiman’s blog he cites Palmer as his inspiration for writing his newest novel. Palmer is a singer/songwriter known for baring her soul through her emotional lyrics, and Gaiman wanted to tell her a very personal story in that same vein, but with his own whimsical style of storytelling. The result was “The Ocean at the End of the Lane.” The story, on the surface, is about a middle-aged man who goes back to his hometown searching for validation that his life has amounted to something. Most of the story is told in a flashback sequence where he revisits a tragic moment in his childhood and the magical and mysterious things that followed that event. But it goes so much deeper than that. It took me a long time to figure out what this novel was about. Admittedly I had read Palmer’s own blog entry about the novel’s conception so I had an inkling of an idea, but it really hit me about halfway through. I will pull a quote from that page to help me explain. The protagonist, who is being bullied by his new babysitter, asks his young, peculiar neighbor, who he suspects may be more than she appears, how it’s possible for the babysitter to be afraid since she is a grown-up, to which she replies: “‘Grown-ups don’t look like grown-ups on the inside either. Outside, they’re big and thoughtless and they always know what they’re doing. Inside, they look just like they always have. Like they did when they were your age. The truth is, there aren’t any grown-ups. Not one, in the whole wide world.’” So there it is. It’s a story about what it means to be an adult. Sort of. It’s also partially about how precious childhood is, and how we take it for granted. Having turned 30 this year, and looking back on my own childhood disillu-
sions and how they equate to my adult life, I took this novel a lot more to heart than someone in their late teens or early 20’s might have. I’d read somewhere that this was a kid’s book disguised as a grown-up book, and I would argue the opposite. It’s a grown-up book disguised as a fairytale. Sure the majority of the story is told from the perspective of a seven-year-old boy, but the theme is much more mature than that. At the heart of it, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a tale about how there is
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no perfect grown-up. There is no magical point at which we grow up and then become the model of what an adult should be. We think of it as this goal we are trying to reach when we are young, and then we get there and it’s more of the same frightening stuff as when we were kids, but in a different capacity. Worst of all, you don’t have someone there to reassure you that you are doing the right thing, or scold you when you’ve done wrong. Essentially we’re all thrown out into the endless ocean to sink or swim.
Jonathan Holt
Don’t be deceived by the title, “The Abomination.” There’s nothing unreal about Jonathan Holt’s excellent first mystery. It’s solidly based in presentday Venice, with two women protagonists, Captain Kat Tapo of the Cabinieri and an American Second Lieutenant Holly Boland. The “Abomination” is the washed-up body of a woman dressed in the robes of a Catholic priest _ something that is viewed as desecration by the church. Don’t get distracted by this murder; there’s much more to come. The third major player is Danieie Barbo, the creator of Carnivia, a worldwide online game based on Venice itself. Barbo, a reclusive genius who inherited a vast fortune but lives in his family’s decaying Palazzo awaiting sentencing on hacking and pornography charges _ charges that may not be true. Tapo is assigned the job of discovering who the Abomination really was and what she was doing in clerical garb. Boland becomes swept into the hunt when it turns out the military and the CIA is involved. Barbo and Carnivia is a touchstone for finding the path to the bigger mysteries. Throw in the 1990’s Bosnian war, human trafficking, sex discrimination, the Catholic Church’s views on women priests, drones, and you have a heady mixture for a first mystery. Holt writes in a deft engaging fashion. He’s outstanding in sketching out his characters. “An attractive young women, her face heavily made up, wearing a short black coat, galoshes, and apparently very little else, was hailing him (the detective at the crime scene) from the wooden walkway. “You can’t come through here,” he said automatically. “This is a crime scene.” She dug an ID card out of her pocket and held it up. “Capitano Tapo, sir. I’ve been assigned to the case.” But it’s Carnivia that is fascinating. Besides being a reproduction of Venice, it also “uses encryption technology to keep its users anonymous. ... So once you’re inside Carnivia, your communications are safe. It’s like having your own military-grade communications channel.” This is useful for many of the characters. While the plot sometimes becomes too tangled for comfort, and the parts of the finale border on disbelief, there is something about “The Abomination” and Carnivia that is fascinating. Even if any of the three major characters don’t return for the next two novels, the set-up is in place for future reading. – TISH WELLS / MCT
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sports
ATHLETESHOWCASE Profiles of selected WolfPack athletes
EDITOR: NICK GARTON
ALL-AMERICAN
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DANNY KRAUSE Madison College has another AllAmerican athlete. First-year catcher/ infielder Danny Krause was named NJCAA First Team All-American in June following the team’s third-place finish in the Division II World Series. Krause led the team with a .433 batting average, recording 65 hits in 150 at bats. He also had 38 runs scored, 34 RBI, seven doubles, two
triples, a home run and a .527 slugging percentage. Krause was the only WolfPack better to finish the year with a batting average above .400. He also stole 12 based and walked nine times. In addition, the Germantown native was named to the AllConference and All-Region IV first teams. He is the first WolfPack baseball player to earn All-American honors since Tanner Vavra was named to the third team in 2011.
Ranked and ready WolfPack volleyball team prepared to storm its opponents NICHOLAS GARTON Sports Editor
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Madison College volleyball players warm up for a recent practice.
Current players Danielle Crawford (7) and Sydney Clarson (4) at the WolfPack alumni game.
Perhaps it was the mixture of old and new faces together on the volleyball court that had WolfPack coach Toby Parker in a reflective mood. With Parker looking on, several of his former players filed silently in to Redsten Gymnasium for an annual alumni volleyball game to take on the current Madison College team. Perhaps feeling nostalgic or maybe just needing a break from the action, Parker took a few moments to catch his breath off on a side court where he could see the familiar faces of teams past and the fresh faces of the present potential juggernaut. “Every year we bring back old players and introduce them to the new team” Parker said of the alumni game. “They get a chance to see who is going to be carrying the torch this year. I imagine it is a walk down memory lane for the former players as well”. It was easy to see how Parker might wax nostalgic right before an alumni game. But his eyes are also fixed firmly on the present. “We look very good. We returned five of six starters from a team that was ranked sixth in the nation and won a conference title. We have our most decorated recruiting class since I’ve been here.” Decorated might have been an understatement. The WolfPack are ranked No. 1 in the nation and are the preseason favorites to win the NJCAA national championship. Fifteen of the 16 players on this WolfPack roster were All-Conference in high school and one player, sophomore Terissa Bierd, was an honorable mention player on the national AllAmerican team. Although Parker wouldn’t say it directly, one might infer from his tone, that the WolfPack are chomping at the bit for a chance to win a championship this year. The WolfPack’s No. 1 national ranking has created quite a stir on the Madison College campus. The hype seems to be coming at just the right time, as Parker has worked tirelessly to make Madison College a national power. Now, it seems, all the work is about to pay off.
“Everything is coming together at the right time. We call it the perfect storm,” Parker said. At the center of the storm are sophomores Vanessa Clarson and Danielle Crawford. With the news of the WolfPack’s No. 1 national ranking still ringing in their ears, both players made it clear that this season would be about acquiring more than just a ranking. “Even if we weren’t ranked No. 1, winning the national championship would still be our number one goal” Crawford said. “It is exciting but it is just a preseason ranking” Clarson added. “We have to prove it. There are a lot of good teams this year. I guess we’re just trying to live up to it”. Their first game is against Rock Valley, the defending national champions, and the word on the street is that the WolfPack players feel they need to make a statement in that game. “We kind of had a rivalry with them last year and it will be exciting to see what we can do against them this year” Clarson said. Crawford added that it would be an opportunity to help the players gauge where they are as a team. If the season opener against Rock Valley isn’t enough to live up to this team’s billing, don’t worrythe WolfPack will have two other games against top 10 opponents this season. As far as Coach Parker is concerned, however, this team has already proven everything they need to prove. Several of the former players participating in the alumni scrimmage said that they felt this was absolutely the best group Madison College has ever had. Coach Parker says everything is in order and this team is ready. No one is happy about how last season ended but everyone is equally tired of talking about what this season might bring. “We just have to focus on the small things right now” Clarson said. The talk will all end in soon enough. The team dubbed the best group ever at Madison College will be ready, and Aug. 29 will be ready to storm the Redsten Gymnasium at 6 p.m.
Baseball team battles back to place 3rd in NJCAA Division II World Series CLARION STAFF REPORT Few teams have enjoyed the type of success the Madison College baseball team has had the past four years. In each of those seasons, the WolfPack earned a spot in the NJCAA Division II World Series and posted more than 40 wins. Over the past four years, the team has won 177 of the 234 games it has played. Clearly, Madison College has shown it deserves to be considered among the nation’s elite Division II baseball programs. This past May, the team completed the season with an impressive run in the NJCAA Division II tournament. Madison College placed third in the NJCAA Division II College World Series, finishing post-season play with a 10-3 record and an overall record of 43-13. The WolfPack dropped its first game in the World Series, 2-0, to North Iowa Area
Community College. Then rattled off five straight wins in the loser’s bracket, including an 8-2 win over No. 1 ranked LSU-Eunice. That win meant three teams – Madison College, LSU-Eunice and Murray State Community College – each had one loss. A coin flip determined which team would get the bye into the championship game. Murray State won the coin flip, and Madison College got a re-match with LSUEunice to see which team would advance to the championship. LSU-Eunice controlled the rematch from the start. Madison College was limited to six hits and didn’t score in the 8-0 loss, the first loss suffered by pitcher Dan Schmidt all year. Four Madison College players received post-season honors. Freshman Danny Krause was named first team NJCAA All-American and first team All-Region. Schmidt, Ryan McShane and Nate Hoffman were all named second team All-Region.
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The Madison College baseball team celebrates its third-place finish in the NJCAA Division II College World Series on May 31 in Enid, Okla. The team won five straight games to earn third place.
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SOCCER Schedule AUG. 28
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The Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun walks back to the dugout after the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics on June 4 at Miller Park in Milwaukee.
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There are times when ‘sorry’ just doesn’t cover it
OCT. 11
So many public figures and athletes are caught in scandals or criminal activities that it all starts to become white noise. I don’t pretend to care about most of them. I find tabloid news and the TMZ culture to be disgusting. But this summer has been different. We have seen prominent athletes engage in horrendous deception, racial discrimination and even be accused of murder. While each situation is different there is one thing that remains consistent through it all: a drumbeat of empty apologies. Lately, being sorry seems to be more of a passing fad than an act of contrition. Am I the only one who thinks this summer’s apology tour has felt like putting a bandage on a gunshot wound?
“I’ve Made Mistakes:” The Ryan Braun Saga
Like many fans I remember where I was standing during Ryan Braun’s winter of 2012 national address. He stood red faced in front of a camera as he insisted on his innocence amidst P.E.D. allegations. He told us that he was innocent because he is not the type of person who would cheat. He clung to the concept that the use of performance enhancing drugs was beneath his dignity as a human being. He said he would bet his life on it. He dragged Major League Baseball and the poor urine sample collector through the mud. He lied to us, to investigators, to the media, to the commissioner, to Aaron Rodgers, to his family and to his teammates. Braun was finally caught this year
when MLB presented an overwhelming case of evidence against him. When it was all over and there were no more lies to tell or people to blame, Braun took the lowest road NICHOLAS possible. He said GARTON no one is perfect. Staff Writer He said everyone makes mistakes. That was his apology after all the sleazy things he did. Even now he can’t take responsibility for his actions. He is still pointing a finger at everybody else.
Embarrassed and Ashamed: Riley Cooper Runs for Cover
Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper recently asked the NFL for extra security, which would be hilarious if his history with security personnel wasn’t so serious. At a recent Kenny Chesney concert Cooper was videotaped having an altercation with a black security guard. He was caught on tape directing a racial slur at that man and saying he would “fight every n----- in this place.” Later, Cooper offered a statement saying he was embarrassed and ashamed of his conduct, and that he would seek professional help. Cooper wound up doing four days of deep introspective healing with a professional before returning to Eagles’ practice ready to collect a hefty paycheck.
The NFL stunned many by not suspending Cooper for the entire season. The Eagles, for their part, simply fined him and excused him from a few practices. This apparent slap on the wrist comes in the wake of George Zimmerman’s acquittal for killing a black teenager. It has many people worried that we are living in an era of racial regression instead of racial pregress. While Cooper’s apology seemed massively more heartfelt than Braun’s, it is still appalling. “Sorry” doesn’t cover the words he spewed or the dark heart they came out of. People were hurt and victimized by these men’s actions. An apology seems empty. Mistakes were not made. These were knowing, deliberate, disgusting acts. A mistake is when you turn left when you meant to turn right. Lying to everyone and making racist remarks aren’t mistakes. They are intentional and they are an exact representation of the character of the people doing it. Saying you’re sorry should only be the tip of the iceberg when taking responsibility. It should be the beginning of accepting consequences for one’s actions and not the means by which one avoids them. Plenty of us have had to fess up and own up to our actions. We have had to live through an ordeal of consequences for those actions and then figure out how to be better people in the aftermath of it all. Why shouldn’t these guys?
New coach excited about challenges soccer team faces after 1-15 season TYLER RICHTER Staff Writer It is a year of transition for the Madison College men’s soccer team. New head coach Corey Sims takes over the WolfPack after being an assistant on last year’s team, which went 1-15. Sims also coached the U10-13 boys for the Magic Soccer Club in Madison for the past three years. When asked about going into this year as head coach of the WolfPack team, Sims said that he was learning on the job last year and believes his year of experience as an assistant will definitely help. Sims noted that as the head coach, he gets to put his own plan into action where as an assistant coach he had to defer to the head coach for any ideas he had. Still, Sims does not seem to be particularly nervous about this season and stated that his expectations are “pretty high” and
noted that the team has “quite a group of talented players.” Madison College returns its No. 2 scorer from last year’s roster and has signed several new players, including first team all-conference player Elliot Piper from Fond du Lac high school. Midfielder Ittay Rivas also returns to this year’s squad. He scored two of the team’s nine goals last year, playing in all 16 games. The only other sophomore on the squad is defenseman Michael Digman from Dodgeville. Scoring was a challenge for the WolfPack last year. The team was shut out in eight games, while allowing opponents to score almost five goals a game. Madison College opens the regular season at home with a scrimmage against NJCAA Division I team Kankakee Community College. Madison’s first home game is against Harper College on Friday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m.
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Former assistant coach Corey Sims will be the head coach for the WolfPack soccer team during the 2013 season. He said he believes this year’s squad has a lot of talent and that he has high expectations for his team.
at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, 4 p.m. at home vs. Harper College, 7 p.m. at home vs. Triton College, 4 p.m. at home vs. Waubonsee Community College, noon. at home vs. Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, 4 p.m. at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 4 p.m. at Carthage College JV, Kenosha, 3 p.m. at Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL, noon. at home vs. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 1 p.m. at Harper College, Palatine, IL, 4 p.m. at Triton College, River Grove, IL, 4 p.m. at Carthage College JV “Border Battle,” Kenosha, 2 games, TBA. at home vs. Joliet Junior College, 4 p.m. at home vs. Concordia University JV, 4 p.m. at NJCAA Region IV Tournament Quarterfinal. at NJCAA Region IV Tournament Semifinal at NJCAA Region IV Tournament Championship.
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at College of DuPage Invitational, Glen Ellyn, IL, TBA. at College of DuPage Invitational, Glen Ellyn, IL, TBA. at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL, 6 p.m. at home vs. Rock Valley College, 6 p.m. at home vs. Milwaukee Area Technical College, 6 p.m. at Rochester CTC Invitational vs. Des Moines Area Community College, 2 p.m. at Rochester CTC Invitational vs. Rochester CTC, 6 p.m. at Rochester CTC Invitational vs. Ellsworth Community College, 9 a.m. at Rochester CTC Invitational vs. Western Technical College, 1 p.m. at home vs. Triton College, 6 p.m. at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL, 6 p.m. at Harper College, Palatine, IL, 6 p.m. at Harper College Invite vs. Oakton Community College, Palatine, IL, 3 p.m. at Harper College Invite vs. Lincoln Land Community College, Palatine, IL, 7 p.m. at Harper College Invite vs. John A. Logan College, Palatine, IL, 10 a.m. at Harper College Invite vs. Marshalltown Community College, Palatine, IL, 2 p.m. at home vs. College of DuPage, Madison, 6 p.m. at Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL, 6 p.m. at home vs. Western Technical College, 6 p.m. at Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, 7 p.m. at home vs. Clarke University JV, 6 p.m. at Triton College, River Grove, IL, 6 p.m. at home vs. Fox Valley Technical College, 6 p.m. at UW-Whitewater JV Invitational, TBA. at home vs. Joliet Junior College, 6 p.m. at home vs. Harper College, 6 p.m. at home vs. UW-Whitewater JV, 6 p.m. at home vs. University of Dubuque JV, 6 p.m. at the NJCAA Regional IV Quarterfinals, TBA at the NJCAA Region IV Tournament, Rockford, IL. at the NJCAA Division III National Tournament, Rochester, MN.
For a complete schedule of women’s basketball, visit madisoncollegeathletics.com.
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By Chance Sanford
Does 0.999… = 1? Since the beginning of our mathematical studies, we as students have all been taught that 1 does not equal 2, 3.9 does not equal 4, and so on and so forth. So if I were to tell you that 0.999… repeating on forever, equals 1, would you believe me? I would speculate that many would not; as it seems to go against everything we were taught as children. While some may call into question the veracity of this claim, 0.999… does equal 1. Now, some of you may already be familiar with this intriguing mathematical morsel, but for those of you who are not I will provide some proof so as to allay any further doubts! In addition, I will also provide a more advanced proof that might be of interest to our more mathematically experienced readers.
Proof #1
So we know that 1/3 = 0.333…, and if we multiply each side of the equation by 3 it leads us to find that 1 = 0.999. 1/3=0.333… 3(1/3)= (0.333…)3 3/3=0.999… Therefore: 1=0.999…
Proof #2
Proof #2 makes use of an infinite series representation of 0.999… and the convergence theorem.
So there you have it, definitive proof that 0.999… does in fact equal 1. This would be a good one to use when you want to win a bet with your friends! At the end of each column I will present a problem for those of you who would like to have a go at solving it. Some will be easy and others difficult, but almost always will require nothing more than basic algebra and some ingenuity! The solution to each problem will be provided in the subsequent issue.
The Car Problem:
A man drove from his house to work at an average speed of 30 mph. As soon as he reached his destination he realized he had left something at home and drove back. This time, because he was in a hurry, his average speed was 40 mph. What is the total average speed for the round trip?
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ACROSS 1 “Pay attention!” 6 Taj Mahal city 10 __ of Arc 14 Tokyo automaker with a liar named Joe in its old ads 15 Forehead 16 Neutral shade 17 Home country 19 Amble 20 Add blonde highlights to, say 21 Whole bunch 22 Free-for-all 23 Out of touch with reality 26 Musical with nightclub scenes 31 Men of the future? 32 Take to the soapbox 33 Disco brothers’ name 34 Church seat 37 Get one’s head out of the clouds 41 Tooth tender’s org. 42 Trim, as a photo 43 Any one of New England’s six 44 Fly alone 45 So far 47 Strike it rich 51 Stave off 52 March Madness org. 54 Performing pair 57 Missing 58 Position of moral superiority 61 Bear in the sky 62 Clarinet cousin 63 “Rubber Duckie” Muppet 64 Checked out 65 911 responders: Abbr. 66 Helps, as a perp
DOWN 1 Discover 2 Anthem start 3 Just darling 4 Israeli weapon 5 Honda Pilot and Ford
Explorer, briefly 6 Not there 7 Watchdog’s warning 8 “Vive le __!” 9 Piercing tool 10 Tiara sparklers 11 Central Florida city 12 Specter formerly of the Senate 13 Microwaved 18 “Night” author Wiesel 22 “It’s possible” 24 Slightly 25 Gray wolf 26 __-Cola 27 Longtime infield partner of Jeter, familiarly 28 Ole Miss rival 29 Downed 30 Minuteman enemy 33 Econ. yardstick 34 Seek guidance in a 34-Across 35 Suffix with sermon 36 Sharpen 38 Air France destination 39 Lumber
40 DOJ division 44 Butter or mayo 45 McDonald’s golden symbol 46 Without a date 47 World Court site, with “The” 48 Old white-key material 49 Anxious 50 Gold bar 53 Geometry calculation 54 Sandy slope 55 Military squad 56 Keats works 58 Whack weeds the old-fashioned way 59 “Big Blue” 60 Sphere
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