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news Reality of Smoking............................................................................................page 6 Commissioner Reid..........................................................................................page 9
features Gov. Gibbons, higher education .............................................................page 11 Special Session: Education receives 6.9 percent cut...........................page 13
opinions What’s up With the Housing Crisis? ............................................... page 16
The Importance of Being Well Read........................................... page 18
campus life Studying tips for college kids....................................................... page 20
fashion/beauty GET FIT AT NO COST.................................................................................... page 21
arts/entertainment This is A Public Service Announcement‌ ............................................... page 22
sports Harper makes Golden Spikes......................................................................... page 24
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by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
Reality of Smoking
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obacco use is killing off one person every ten seconds somewhere in
the world. Smoking is a serious thing, and the effects of smoking are very real. Smoking can lead to a few different types of lung cancer--- cancers that start in the lungs are separated into two major types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer, (this being dependant upon on how the cells look under a microscope). Non-small cell lung cancer tends to spread more slowly than small cell lung
• Each year more Americans die from smoking-related diseases than from aids, drug abuse, car accidents and homicides combined.
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The risk of developing lung cancer is about 23 times higher among men who smoke cigarettes and about 13 times higher among women who smoke cigarettes compared
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with those who never smoke. •
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Cigarette smoking increases the risk for many types of cancer, including cancers of the lip, oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, pancreas, larynx (voice box), lung, uterine cervix, urinary bladder, and kidney. During the 20th century, smoking killed about 100 million people world wide.
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cancer. Here are the five different types of non-small cell lung cancer that one could be diagnosed with: Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. This type of lung cancer is also called epidermoid carcinoma.
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NEWS (secretory) properties. Large cell carcinoma: Cancer in which the cells are large and look abnormal when viewed under a microscope. Adenosquamous carcinoma: Cancer that begins in cells that look
cell lung cancer is less common than the
many. If smokers spend as much time
type described above, if one is diagnosed
researching the post-affects of tobacco
with one of the three types of small
use, and read the articles of people who
cell lung cancer like the three below, it
have been diagnosed with lung can-
tends to be more aggressive and spread
cer due to smoking, they would stop.
quickly. Most small cell lung cancer is
Some lung cancers are inoperable and
the (oat cell) kind.
incurable, at which point one would be
flattened when viewed under a micro-
touching article about a woman’s jour-
cell/large cell carcinoma
Undifferentiated
Combined small
carcinoma: Cancer cells that
cell carcinoma
do not look like normal cells and multiply uncontrollably.
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Commissioner Reid files Candidacy for 2010 Gubernatorial Election Collegiate Review Rory Reid officially files to run for Nevada governor, releases plans. For The Students, By The Students
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lark County Commissioner Rory Reid (District G), formally filed his candidacy to run for Governor of Nevada on March 9, 2010 inside the Secretary of State’s office at the Grant Sawyer Building.
“I’m honored to be running for
governor in the state I love,” Reid said, “I
Reid was elected to the Clark
County Commission in 2002, and was re-elected in 2006 with sixty-two percent of the vote. He has been campaigning all over Nevada for the governorship since October 2009, and feels his vision is what the struggling state needs, and will help him to gain Nevada’s seat in the 2010 gubernatorial election. Reid be-
think it’s an opportunity to funda-
lieves change is needed in
mentally change Nevada. I think
Nevada in order for the
that you can’t make light of
state to have a future.
the economic prevail that everybody is suffering through
right now, but it’s an oppor-
our people back to
tunity to change the way we
work, we need a new
do business in Nevada, and I
economy so we can
want to be a part of that.”
an English professor at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Cindy supports his decision to run for office.
improve our education system, and I think people
Reid, son of U.S. Senator
Harry Reid, was joined by his wife Cindy,
“I’m excited. I think it’s wonder-
ful,” Cindy said.
“We need to put
are willing to except change and
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majoring in international relations and
tion.” Reid has been critical of Governor
Michael Montandon have both an-
Spanish. Reid then went on to complete
Gibbons handling of the economic
nounced their plans to challenge Gib-
law school graduating in 1987.
crisis, especially in regards to education,
bons in the Republican primary. Reid is
of which he believes is the key to the
the only Democratic candidate running
future success of Nevada.
for governor in Nevada.
that talks about my vision for Nevada’s
future, what we can do to create jobs to-
the governor’s [Gibbons] slogan when
signed up for a new job, and I’m inter-
day, and a build a new economy for the
he ran was ‘Education First’ and what
viewing with the people of Nevada, and
future, so I don’t think anyone should
we’ve all learned is that it’s the first
they have a right to know what I would
have any doubt,” Reid said.
thing he cuts, and I think that educa-
do as governor,” Reid said.
“The day I announced I was
running I put out a thirty page plan
Reid is adamant on produc-
ing change in the state of Nevada. As a commissioner, Reid has balanced budgets nearly the same amount as at the state level, and believes the success in his position is due in part to the Clark County Commissions’ bi-monthly meetings, in contrast to Nevada’s biennial system.
“I think it’s unfortunate that
tion is the foundation
“This is a job interview...I just
of our future, and
Reid is the only candidate for governor that has unveiled a plan
we’ll never be able
for the future of Nevada titled
to do the things
“The Virtual Crossroads.”
I’m describing,” said Reid.,“We’ll
“I think that if we do what my
never have a
plan suggests, our economy will grow, and we’ll be able to invest
workforce that’s
in things that are important to us,
sufficiently trained or the opportunities that
including education, and taking care of
I’ve described if we don’t improve our
our venerable citizens like seniors and
same thing for decades. We’ve been re-
education system. It’s fundamentally
children,” Reid said, “I certainly think
lying on tourism with some agriculture
broken, we need to fix it, and I have a
that my message is what Nevada needs,
and mining thrown in, and this is a time
plan to do that.”
and I’m confident that people will
“Nevada has been doing the
where we can expand our economy, do new things, and I want to be a part of
Governor Jim Gibbons may
respond to it.”
seek a second term in office. Gibbons
was elected in 2006 with forty-eight
of Nevada, and information regarding
percent of the vote, but as of 2009, his
his campaign can be found on his web-
for education reform in Nevada en-
approval rating has decreased substan-
site at www.roryreid.com. You can also
titled “The Leading EDGE: Economic
tially. Former State Senator Joe Heck
become a fan of Rory’s on Facebook at
Development through Great Educa-
and former North Las Vegas Mayor
www.facebook.com/roryreid.
that,” Reid stated.
Recently, Reid released his plan
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Rory Reid’s plans for the future
April 2010
Gov. Gibbons, higher education leaders convene for Board of Regents meeting Governor Jim Gibbons unveils plan for higher education, though to scrutiny. by FANTASI PRIDGON Editor-In-Chief
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overnor Jim Gibbons proposed a plan regarding the
future of education in Nevada at the Board of Regents meeting on the West
System of Higher Education to function in a new, autonomous, flexible and entrepreneurial manner,” As of now, two-thirds of funds goes
Gibbons said.
Charleston campus of the College of
Southern Nevada (CSN) on March 4,
Regents and its officers the ability to
2010.
spend the state dollars we appropriate in
“We must give the Board of
“Today I am proposing a series
of reforms that will allow the Nevada
Changing classified staff from state employees to employees of the
the manner they see
higher education system. Classified
fit,” Gibbons stated,
employees typically are the lower
“This means that we
level workers, such as maintenance
should stay out of
workers and administrative assis-
their business.”
tants.
Some of the changes
into Nevada’s general fund.
Exempting higher education from
Gibbons proposed
supervision and control by the state
for the 2011 Legis-
Public Works Board to remove
lature include:
“another layer of bureaucracy.”
Allowing the higher education system
Giving greater autonomy to the regents.
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FEATURES versity of Ne-
sought for years,” Reid said, “Unfortu-
vada, Las Vegas
nately, during the more than three years
(UNLV), as well
the governor has been in office, he has
as the University
done nothing except harm our higher
of Nevada, Reno
education system through a series of
(UNR) are fac-
drastic cuts and poor decisions...”
ing cuts of up to twenty programs, including journal-
Allowing the higher education system to keep twenty-five percent of the money it is allocated but does not spend. As of now, all unspent money goes back to the state. Stabilizing the system’s biennial budget.
“It is my recommendation that
we create a policy where we guarantee a certain appropriation to higher education,” Governor Gibbons’ draft proposal states.
All of the proposed changes
would require approval by the 2011 Legislature.
Because of the recent decision
to cut 6.9 percent from the education budget, many programs within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) will have to be cut. The Uni-
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ism and women’s studies. The College of Southern Nevada has also come under fire, as there are talks of cutting across the board.
A number of the programs to
experience cuts are in high demand,
“Many of the suggestions in
Gibbons’ plan are those that higher education leaders have been insisting on for a number of years, said James Leavitt, board chairman.
“We’re glad the governor has a
listening ear,” Leavitt said, “This list is a good starting point for the discussion.”
but are still being targeted because they
require a substantial amount of funding.
at a time where there is little to do to
Many of these cuts would not have had
rectify the current standing budget, but
to take place if theses suggestions by
these measures should be implemented
Governor Gibbons were implemented
in order to begin mending Nevada’s
prior to this current crisis.
broken education system.
Some have voiced their criti-
The governor’s plan has come
cism of Gibbons’ plan. Candidate for Nevada Governor Rory Reid has expressed his view of the governor’s “new” proposal.
“The governor en-
dorsed measures that the higher education community has
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Special Session: Education receives 6.9 percent cut Governor Jim Gibbons and legislators assemble in Carson City, Nevada.
by FANTASI PRIDGON Editor-In-Chief
spanned several days, resulted in law-
have a balanced budget. It would have
makers cutting 6.9 percent from NSHE
taken a tax increase. It is obvious we
and the K-12 system. The budget bill
didn’t tax enough last session. We put
n Sunday, February
passed by 20-1. The approved budget
the future of Nevada in jeopardy for lack
28, Nevada state
has since been forwarded for the gover-
of nerve.”
O
legisla-
tors reached an understand-
ostracized from the “core
ing that higher education
group” of bargaining legislators
will take a cut of $46
when he suggested the state
million. This figure is to be
needed to raise taxes to bal-
absorbed between now and
ance the budget with reliable
June 30th of this year, and
revenue.
is down from the initial recommendation of $110 million from Governor Gibbons.
Student representatives from
Coffin stated he was
nor to sign into law.
Senator Bob Coffin (D-Las
“The honest way to
do this is to raise taxes.” said Coffin, a member of the State Legislature of twenty-eight years.
Nevada’s college’s and universities came
Vegas), who was the odd man out in
to Carson City as a way to make the
the vote, disliked that a select group of
voices of those in the Nevada System
leaders worked in private on the bill and
million, and the measures that have
of Higher Education (NSHE) heard.
then brought it as a completed bill ready
been taken to bridge the gap of this
Education, in the end, was the cut the
for other legislators to pass.
massive discrepancy haven’t always been
least over other state agencies.
The Special Session, which
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“I don’t think we are in bal-
ance,” stated Coffin, “It is our duty to
The budget shortfall of $887
agreed upon. The plan to lessen the difference would cut state spending by approximately $300 million, or approxiCONTINUES PAGE 14
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FEATURES mately ten percent across the majority
Buckley (D-
of state agencies.
Las Vegas),
An idea is to close state offices
on Fridays with government employees to work four-day, ten hour workweeks.
Steven Horsford, State Senate
said legislators and Governor Gibbons were intent on rectifying the worst
Majority Leader (D-Las Vegas), said
budget crisis
that compromise was needed in order to
in state history,
come to a decision.
although the
“There is going to be some pain
agreed upon is only a temporary fix.
out there.” said Raggio.
each one of us don’t like,” said Hors-
ford, “It does not reflect what all of us
philosophical backgrounds but we came
wanted, but reflects the economic reality
together to reach a consensus that is
we face as a state. We we’re able to bring
good for Nevada.” she stated.
CSN will hold a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. in the D building, Rm. 101, on the West Charleston campus. The meeting will stream live on the web and will be posted on the college budget issues site for later viewing.
“There are parts of this plan
down the cuts to the most essential areas and preserve our commitment to health care, education and public safety.”
Assembly Speaker Barbara ONLINE
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“We came from different
Bill Raggio (R-Reno), agreed that there
Information regarding budget cuts specific to CSN can be found at the web address below:
are major philosophical differences and
http://sites.csn.edu/budgetupdates.
State Senate Minority Leader
the budget cutting wasn’t pleasant.
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What’s up With the Housing Crisis? by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
E
veryone has heard of the housing crisis, especially here in Las
Vegas. It’s pretty hard to ignore. But what does it mean, how did it start, and how will it affect you? We will begin with the sub-
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prime mortgage market (sounds a bit
is easy to see; get something new and
boring and complicated). When some-
shiny now, and you don’t have to pay
one with a low credit score applies for
until later. It’s also important to note
a home loan they typically can only
that most of these loans came with a
qualify for a loan with high interest
hitch; low rates to start that eventu-
rates -rates that are below the prime-
ally skyrocket within a few years. As it
so far, so good. These loans were being
became easier to qualify for these loans,
given out in record numbers for at least
more people applied for, and received
the last decade. The appeal for buyers
them. That means that more houses
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OPINIONS were needed, and that of course made
government then you get a country
bring down a country’s economy. On a
the cost of houses increase dramatically.
wide housing crisis. The number of
brighter note, if you have a great credit
While the costs of homes were increas-
American households faced with losing
score and a way to pay a mortgage, now
ing, the home buyers income was not.
their homes skyrocketed to twenty-four
is the definitely the time to buy a home.
So, when later finally rolled around,
percent in the first three months of this
it came with a cost that most people
year. It’s still continuing to rise, and the
couldn’t afford to pay and the banks
number of the unemployed doesn’t help
started taking the homes back.
this matter either. Nationwide, almost 804,000 homes were given a foreclosure notice from January through March, up from about 650,000 in the same time span as the year before. Things are starting to turn
As banks started to fail they
around in many parts of the
also started to increase the credit score
country, but Las Vegas is still
needed to qualify for a home loan. That
in crisis and it’s probably go-
means a lot of people that could afford
ing to get worse before it gets
their homes are having a much harder
better. As this crisis continues
time qualifying for a home loan. This
to spiral downward, it will
left too many homes and not enough
keep affecting every area of
home buyers. Also, no one wanted to
our economy; the mortgage
invest in risky mortgage companies and
companies, homebuilders,
they subsequently started going out of
construction companies, real
business.
estate, home furnishing and
Add eager first time homebuyers with greedy banks and a blind
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The Importance of Being Well Read by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
“Reading a book is like re-writing it for yourself. You bring to a novel, anything you read, all your experience of the world. You bring your history and you read it in your own terms.” – Angela Carter.
I
, myself enjoy reading probably more than a lot of other things most college
students do. When I stay up all night with a good book, then awaken the
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next morning there’s an accomplished
the year of 1775 to the time of the
feeling, and I don’t think you can say
French Revolution and lived among
the same for those who stay up drink-
Lucie Manette and Sydney Carton and
ing, and partying all night. The idea
witnessed the heartbreak before my
of a fun time in my mind would be
own eyes. I have committed absurdi-
lounging around in my pajamas all day,
ties with Ignatius J. Reilly, I have taken
drinking coffee, and curling up in bed
to the sea when times are dreary and I
with a good book. I couldn’t begin to
feel the hankering for knocking hats off
tell you how much I’ve been teased for
one’s head. And like every other girl in
not wanting to go and hangout with
America between the ages of 15 and 45,
friends because all I want to do is stay
I have been torn between Edward and
in my imaginary-book-world. In a way,
Jacob. I have traveled across the globe, I
it’s like entering a whole new world, and
have lived indigenous lives, I have lived
time. Your peripheral fades, your atten-
the lives of many, including my own.
tion narrows, and then you’re gone.
Some may think that reading
I have been brought back to
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OPINIONS
people that say that must have never picked up a decent book before. In my honest opinion, it doesn’t matter what you read. If you feel like reading it doesn’t mean you have to pick up the ten-pound Count of Monte Cristo. Start small, start with cheesy
romance novels or a Time magazine.
ever see someone with their nose in a
But wherever you start, whether it is
book is when it’s an English book and
Judy Bloom or Sylvia Plath, at least
they’re cramming for a test before class.
afterwards when someone asks you
I look over to the person sitting beside
how you bided your time throughout
me at a table and they’re chatting on
the day, you can say you spent it read-
the phone at such a high decibel that I
ing a book. Everyday life for me is too
should’ve re-thought buying those ear
un-eventful, because when asked how
plugs at Wal-Mart last week, especially
many people can attest to traveling
because the conversation consisted of
the entire world within a weeks time?
why their current boyfriend of the week
No one who reads this hopefully...
is such ‘a dead-beat loser that only calls
What I’m getting at is this: I’m tired of having no one to share my thoughts with about the things I’ve read. Or no one who has ever even picked up a book, period. I walk around
me when he’s drunk.’ I think a lot of people don’t really know what they’re missing, because if they did know, they’d be reading something a little denser than text messages.
the halls at school and the only time I
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Studying tips for college kids by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much are the three pillars of learning. -Benjamin Disraeli.
S
tudying can be hard at times, especially when you have a million
other things on your mind. But you’re in college now so you kind of have too, whether you like it or not…we all signed up for it. Staying up late just for the heck of it because you don’t feel like sleeping isn’t going to help your case. Take responsibility for yourself, don’t depend on others to help you out, and don’t procrastinate. Center yourself around your priorities, and no one else’s. Follow up on your goals/priorities and don’t let friends or ‘having fun’ get in the
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way. Once, or if, you have a list of goals
if people think you’re an idiot, truth be
for yourself write them up or type them
told, they were probably wondering the
out and hang it up on your wall (no mat-
same thing and didn’t have the guts to
ter how dorky or anal retentive it sounds),
ask in front of the whole class. If that
and after each that you accomplish cross
doesn’t work try google when you get
them off. Find a certain time of day
home (always helpful).
that fits you best for studying; a
Challenge
time when you are most likely to sit
yourself, you may be
down and actually concentrate on something for the longest (day, night, or evening…it doesn’t matter). Once you have that down, find a place to do the actual studying. A desk, the dining room table, the floor, sitting in your bed (not suggested) or wherever you feel you’ll be able to do your most adequate work.
surprised with what you know. Sometimes you’ll know the answer to a question that you think you had no knowledge about. Always go the extra mile, you’ll be one step ahead of everyone else and you won’t have to worry about it as much. If you feel like you’re too dumb for something
If you don’t understand some-
you’re most likely right. But who says
thing, don’t walk away from it. Re-read
that’s a bad thing? Because that only
it, pick it apart and try to analyze it. If
means that there’s only room left for
you happen to be in the middle of class
improvement. Go get tutoring, or study
when not understanding something, then
on your own, do your research and spend
just ask, because I’m sure we’ve all heard
one of your weekends completely dedi-
the cliché phrase No
cated to whatever it is you need improve-
question, is a stupid
ment on. The odds will more than likely
question. Who cares
be in your favor.
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GET FIT AT NO COST Look your greatest for this summer.
by PAULETTE RAMIREZ Staff Writer
W
ith homework and exams on the horizon it’s hard to get to the gym every single day after class. What better way to do this than with some cheap, simple home exercises that will help you reach your goal. So, lets get started! To begin, you must understand that 1 to 2 hours of exercise is enough and will give you the results if you follow a healthy diet. Cardiovascular exercise is the best way to lose your extra body fat and bump up your endurance. They are super easy to do. Some examples would be: - Running - Jogging - Walking - Cycling - Swimming Resistance exercises help you to strengthen your body and also start building muscle. Some of these exercises might be hard to do at first, but once your body starts getting stronger you will feel more comfortable doing them. Some of these exercises include:
- Wall push-ups Targets your chest, and do not involve as much pressure as a regular push up since your body is sustained at a certain angle. Face a wall standing 1-2 feet from it, place your hands on the wall in line with your shoulders, only bending your elbows to go up and down. Always make sure your body is straight during this exercise. - Standing rows Targets your back, and all you need is an old t-shirt or towel, or anything that you can hold on to that won’t burn your hands. You will also need a vertical pole, which you can probably find around the house. Loop the object around the pole, and make sure your feet are together and close to the pole. Keep your back arched, pull towards and away from the pole. - Presses Targets your shoulders, but instead of using weights you can always use objects around the house like water bottles or cans. Do this exercise in a standing or sitting position. Hold your weights close to your shoulders and lift them keeping your body straight.
something that will give you support or balance is all you need. Hold on to your chair, and place your body in a straight position. Keep your legs shoulder length separate, and go as low as you can keeping your body stiff, with the strength from your legs push up. - Crunches Targets your abdominals. Try to find a yoga mat or basically a towel to place on the floor. Lay on the floor with your knees bent and together. Use your hands as support for your head, tighten your stomach and push forward. This is easiest way to stay fit and look your best this summer. Now that you have the information you need you can get started. Remember, follow a healthy diet, and look your best. Exercising has never been cheaper, or more simple. Make sure to check with your doctor before starting any exercise regimen including this beginning routine.
- Squats Targets your legs, and using a chair or
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ecipe for Rock-A-Billy. *Serves multiple generations
-Start with a big heaping chunk of ThreeChord change, fresh from the Dixie Land is best, but most any style will do. -Smother in a sauce with equal parts of Blues, Country, Swing, Punk, and good old fashioned Rock and Roll. Let marinade in various subcultures for various decades. -Drink mass amounts of Moon Shine and coat everything in Hair Grease. -Add freshly diced Reverb, and finely sliced, crunchy Slap-Back. -Season with salt, pepper and generous amounts of 50’s nostalgia. -Shake, Rattle and roll it all together in a large martini shaker. Set it on Fire, and serve it on ice, garnished with the spirit of Buddy Holly. *OptionalAdd fluctuating amounts of Insanity for more of a Psycho Billy
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flavor. (See Hasil Adkins, The Cramps, The Necromantix and The Meteors.) In honor of the annual Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender, and the festivities that have now become far too pricy for my sad little wallet, a list of some great Rockabilly music. Carl Lee Perkins. The original, the greatest, crowned King of Rockabilly. Perkins grew up the poor son of Tennessee sharecroppers. His unique style came from combining Blues he learned from his African American friend and fellow field worker. Gospel music he learned in church, and Country he learned from sitting by the radio. Hasil Adkins. Legend says he was born in a chimney in West Virginia, “The Haze” was
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banging on milk jugs and hollerin’ the since his first moments on earth. As a boy Hasil assumed that his favorite artists, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams and Elvis, played all the instruments themselves. So he taught himself to be a one-man band. Adkins music is perched on a cliff between psychosis and schizophrenia. His soul-searing lyrics usually consist of hot dogs, decapitation, heartbreak, and chicken, plus a whole lotta’ screeching and shrieking. Hasil “Hunched” his way into the afterlife after being run down by a young man on a four wheeler, while sitting on his porch. Rest in peace Haze. The Cramps. The cramps are the musical equivalent of being whipped by a dominatrix while high on Mescaline in a Tijuana cathouse. Its fast, fun, hurts like hell, and when you wake up, you’ve lost your wallet and gained a rash. The driving force behind The Cramps is
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the singing soul mate duo of the late Lux Interior and his beautiful monsterbride Poison Ivy. It is a deep regret in my life that I never got to see The Cramps live. The Meteors. The British answer to the Cramps, The Meteors proclaim themselves to be the original and most pure Psycho Billy band. Paul French, the lead singer with a tendency to spit blood on the crowd at shows, is also an accomplished horror author and record producer.
Nekrophelia. Stray Cats. Probably the most commercially successful rockabilly artists since Elvis, the Strays Rocked the music world inside out. Led by Brian Setzer, the cats were the most heard band of the 80’s rockabilly revival, with hit songs around the world.
The Nek-Romantix. Fast, Deranged Psycho Billy at its eeriest. The NekRomantiks are the great minds behind such songs as; Who Killed The Cheerleader, Dead Girls Don’t Cry, Horny In a Hearse and the touching love song,
Tiger Army. Tiger Army was formed along side the late 90’s punk scene and played their first show with AFI. Tiger Army always stayed true to the roots of rocka-
billy and excelled it to another level. An often deeper, darker level, Similar to having romantic sex in graveyards. Reverend Horton Heat. The good Reverend preaches his message of damned salvation with lightning fast guitar plucking. With a furious and near constant touring schedule, YOU TOO, my brothers and sisters, can find salvation in the sounds and songs of Reverend Horton Heat.
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Harper makes Golden Spikes Award Watch List 17-year-old baseball phenomenon Bryce Harper has been named as
by FANTASI PRIDGON Editor-In-Chief
one of the nation’s top 50 amateur talents...and he plays for CSN.
lege of Southern Nevada (CSN)
Watch list, out yearly, recognizes the
after his sophomore year of high
country’s top amateur baseball players,
school, began practicing for the
and is sponsored by Major League Base-
upcoming season with the award
ball (MLB). This year marks the 33rd
winning Coyotes, and has been
time the honor will be awarded.
said to be the number one pick in the next major league draft (among other things). And as 2010 progresses, Harper is continuing the trend; the freshman catcher has been listed as one of the best college baseball players in the United States.
B
ryce Harper had quite a year in 2009. He was featured as ‘Baseball’s
Chosen One’ on the June 8th cover of Sport’s Illustrated, enrolled at the Col-
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“We’re very pleased to announce
the 50 members of the preseason watch list for the 2010 Golden Spikes Award,” said Paul Seiler, Executive Director/ CEO of USA Baseball. “The level of amateur baseball talent in our country continues to rise each year, and there is no greater evidence of this than seeing
“We are very proud of Bryce
six 2009 semifinalists named to the 2010
and all of his teammates during
watch list.”
this incredible season for CSN,” said Tim Chambers, Head Coach of the Coyotes Baseball team. “This is a great honor for any amateur athlete, but particularly for a junior college player.”
The Golden Spikes Award
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Last year’s semifinalists that are
headlining the 2010 list are Daniel Bibona (LHP, Sr., UC Irvine), Bryce Brentz (OF/RHP, Jr., Middle Tennessee), Deck McGuire (RHP, Jr., Georgia Tech), Addison Reed (RHP, Jr., San Diego State),
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SPORTS Anthony Rendon (3B, So., Rice), and
al Team, former USA Baseball sports
then announce the five finalists on Tues-
Alex Wimmers (RHP, Jr., Ohio State).
information directors, and current USA
day, June 8, and voting will again open.
Harper is the only freshman
athlete, and only player that attends a
Baseball staff, and select members of the media - 150 voters in total. Fans will also
The award will be presented
Tuesday, July 13 at the 2010 MLB All-
two-year college fea-
Star FanFest in Anaheim, Cali-
tured on the annual list.
fornia, and will be telecast live on
The only junior college
goldenspikes.com, USAbaseball.
player to ever win the
com, and MLB.com.
award was pitcher Alex
You can follow CSN Athletics
Fernandez from Mi-
on Twitter, and become a fan on
ami Dade Community
Facebook. The current baseball
College (now Miami
schedule, and season scores can
Dade College) in 1990.
be found on the CSN website at www.csn.edu/athletics.
As of the 2010
junior college season, Harper is batting .356, has hit four homeruns (the team high), and 18 RBIs for CSN. The Coyotes are 13-3, and are ranked NO. 1 in the nation.
On
Tuesday,
June 1, officials from USA Baseball will cut the watch list of players down to 30 names. The voting body will consist of professional baseball personnel, past coaches from the USA Baseball Nation-
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March 2010 Incident Reports Type
Date
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Campus
3/12/10
Accident - Hit and Run
Student
Char
3/12/10
Citation
Other
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3/12/10
Staff
Chey
Other
Chey
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3/17/10
Citation
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Citation
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3/18/10
Other - Information Report
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Char
3/18/10
Student
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3/19/10
Other - Information Report Citation
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3/19/10
Accident
Other
Char
3/22/10
Citation
Other
Char
3/22/10
Staff
Char
Staff
Char
3/22/10
Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - College Property Other - Information Report Citation
Other
Char
3/22/10
Citation
Other
Char
3/22/10
Citation
Other
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3/23/10
Medical - Aided
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3/23/10
Medical - Aided
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Other
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Synopsis A student reported his vehicle was damaged while it was parked in the parking lot west of Building G. CSN PD cited an individual for Possession of Marijuana under 1 oz, speeding in a school zone and device restraint of a child under 6 years and 60 pounds. An employee reported a projector missing from Room 1031. Emergency medical was called for a patient of the Mojave Health Facility. She was transported to a hospital. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for driving without a license and speeding in a school zone. CSN PD cited an individual for speeding in a school zone. CSN PD cited an individual for driving without a license and speeding in a school zone. An instructor in the Nursing program reported someone removed the sign-up roster that contained graduation information for the nursing students. A student reported she was verbally and physically threatened by another student. CSN PD cited an individual for driving on a suspended driver’s license. CSN PD responded to an accident where a vehicle backing out of a parking spot hit an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot west of Building E. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD reported graffiti markings on two of the police vehicles located at the Charleston Campus. CSN PD reported they assisted LV Township Constable’s Office with a student who has traffic warrants. CSN PD cited an individual for speeding in a school zone. CSN PD cited an individual for driving with expired license plates. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. Emergency medical was called for an individual who fell off the curb and received a severe laceration above his right eye. Emergency medical was called to Building L for a diabetic patient who was non-responsive. The individual was transported to a hospital. CSN PD confiscated and booked into evidence a container of marijuana that was found on an individual. A dental hygiene student reported she accidentally received a stick from a dental instrument used on a patient. A dental hygiene student received an accidental exposure to bloodbourne pathogens while attempting to recap a used syringe.
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March 2010 Incident Reports Date
Type
Person
Campus
3/24/10
Citation
Other
3/24/10
Medical - Aided
Student
Char
3/24/10
Other - Information Report Other - Information Report Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - College Property Other - Information Report
Staff
Char
Other
Chey
Other
Char
Other
Chey
3/24/10
Accident - Hit and Run
Student
Char
3/24/10
Citation
Other
Char
3/24/10
Citation
Other
Char
3/25/10
Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - College Property Other - Information Report
Staff
Chey
Staff
Chey
Other
Chey
Staff
Hend
3/26/10
Other - Information Report Other - Information Report Theft - Tenant Property
Staff
Char
3/26/10
Arrest/Referral
Other
Char
3/26/10
Staff
Chey
Staff
Chey
3/26/10
Other - Information Report Other - Information Report Citation
Other
Char
3/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
3/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
3/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
CSN PD responded to a call that a fight was taking place in the south parking lot. Upon their arrival, the fight had stopped and students who were hanging around stated they did not observe any fight.. A student reported her vehicle was damaged (side swiped) while it was parked in the parking lot east of Building I. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD conducted a field interview with an individual who was involved in an act of vandalism. The individual was released with a warning. An instructor requested that CSN PD ask a student to remove his cap with profanity on it during class. The student complied without incident. CSN PD responded to a possible fight. Upon arrival, it turned out that students were filming a scene for class. CSN PD assisted a law enforcement agency with arresting a student who had a felony warrant. CSN PD reported the observation of an employee committing an unlawful act. CSN PD arrested an individual soliciting for money who had a warrant. The individual was transported to the LV Detention Center for processing. CSN PD assisted with evacuation and lock down of the college due to a power outage. The college was evacuated and locked down due to a power outage. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for speeding in a school zone.
3/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
CSN PD cited an individual for speeding in a school zone.
3/29/10
Criminal Mischief/ Vandalism - College Property
Staff
Chey
CSN PD was notified of graffiti vandalism on the entry glass door of the Main Building.
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Char
Synopsis
CSN PD issued a citation for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. A dental hygiene discovered a scratch on her hand but was unsure how it was received. An instructor reported he received an apparent verbal threat from a student. An employee of the Express CafĂŠ reported she discovered on 3/8/10 money missing from the safe. CSN PD was informed of graffiti located on the north side of Building A.
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