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2012 ................................................................................................................page 9 CSN Foundation Funding Lessened..........................................................page 11 NSHE Budget Cuts Worse Than Initially Expected.............................page 13
features Straight Facts About The Crisis In Haiti...................................... page 16
opinions The Great Debate: Facebook vs. Myspace............................... page 18
fashion/beauty FASHION POLICE............................................................................... page 20
arts/entertainment This is A Public Service Announcement‌ ............................................... page 22
sports A City Behind Them............................................................................................ page 24
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Withdrawal Rates Could Effect Student Success by ROMMEL SANTIAGO Contributing Writer
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aculty and staff from
said that CSN counts the success of a
the College of South-
class based on its retention, which he de-
ern Nevada (CSN) are
fined as the percentage of students com-
concerned that the reason for low stu-
ing back to CSN for another class. In-
dent success percentages is due to the in-
terim Director of Institutional Research
clusion of withdrawals in the calculation.
John Bearce believes the inclusion or
Math professor Jim Matovina
exclusion of withdrawals to be circum-
stantial.
“It depends on how you define
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not retain and that could be counted as
who do vote. “If you liken withdraws to
numbers. If we exclude withdrawals
not successful,” Bearce said.
abstentions in a vote, then they should
from those numbers, the college may see
not be counted at all,” Matovina said. He
a decrease in funding,” Matovina said.
added, “Although a withdraw is clearly
Counting the withdrawal grades could
not a success, we probably should not
possibly allow CSN to report higher
count it as a failure either.”
enrollment figures to the state. “In turn
In academics, students could be
perceived as not successful if they drop a class, but the reason for withdrawing from a class are not always based on aca-
While withdrawals can cause
demics. “Unfortunately, it’s not a black or
white situation,” Bearce said. He added
CSN’s student success rate to decline,
that students “sticking” to their classes is
counting withdrawals could be necessary
determined by a number of factors such
for state funding. Students who with-
as faculty, the class, the school, the de-
draw have already paid for the class and
partment, their own lives, etc.
can only get a full refund up to a specific
Matovina referred to Robert’s
Rules of Order to resemble what should
Matovina said that CSN looks
if people do not vote, a proposal will still
the college. “CSN gets some of its fund-
pass or not pass based on the members
ing from the state based on enrollment
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gets will be low. The lack of state funding means higher college costs for students.
CSN is to help Nevada residents. “So
at the amount of revenue coming into
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refund date do not get their money back.
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students enrolled at CSN,” Matovina
date. Students who withdraw after the
be done with student withdrawals. Ma-
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2012 by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
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ost of us have opinions. Opinions that may only get as far as our best friend’s eardrums, or just stay bottled up, kept in the back of our minds. I, however, feel like sharing mine…I’m having a subjective moment. I believe that the best kind of scary, doomsday prophecies are usually based on a bit of fact, with a dash of science, just a dab of reason, and a whole lot of doom, gloom, death and other generally scary stuff. The issue of 2012 has caused quite the controversy, leading some to plan under ground societies, and stock up on canned food, bottled water and even growing underground gardens. But on the
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other side of the debate, people say it’s all hogwash; silly as the Y2K scare. Sifting through the sludge to get to the facts can be difficult. For starters, let’s talk about the Mayans. The Mayans were an ancient, advanced civilization that flourished for more than 3,000 years in a vast region of Mesoamerica: the southern Mexican states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Tabasco, Campeche and Chiapas, as well as the Central American countries of Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, and western Honduras. They were skilled mathematicians, writers, artists, astronomers, astrologers, politicians, architects and farmers.
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They had developed a written arithmetic system and developed the concept of zero by 36 BC. They had a symbol for zero when the Romans didn’t even know what zero was. Their charting of the movement of the moon, planets and stars were incredibly accurate, and they were only working with the naked eye. They were even more accurate in charting out the solar year than the calendar used in Europe at the time. They had the solar year at exactly 365 days. Okay, so we’re all on board with the Mayans knowing their stuff. But did they really predict the end of the world? The Mayan calendars were cyclical; which means that once they cycle through they start again. These calendars were separated into three distinct phases, all marking the passage of time and running parallel to each other. It’s the third one, called the ‘long count’ calendar, however, that’s causing all the fuss. It’s a continuous counting of the days that last for about 5,000 years. Since it started in 3114 BC, it’s getting ready to end. Now, it’s important to note that when the Spanish were finally able to subdue the Mayans, after considerable time and struggle, they destroyed just about every document they could get their hands on. It’s also important to note that in Mayan mythology each Long Count cycle is a world age in which the gods attempt to create pious, subservient beings.
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There are some people who believe all of this to mean that at the end of this cycle, December 21, 2012, the world as we know it will come to a devastating end, and they’re not going down without a fight. They’re stocking up on anything that could help them survive an apocalypse; canned goods, water, medicine, gas masks, and flashlights are some of the most essential. Mind you, some of this is good to have around just in case. These survivalists are stocking up for more than just that. People have even been buying up old missile silos and building bunkers, and planning complete underground communities. But wait, wasn’t that a movie?
with the world continuing on just as it always has. The most they predict for the increased solar flares is some damaged satellites, interrupted cell phone use and maybe some blackouts. If there happens to be an earth scorching solar flare, or if the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean decides to swallow up the world, canned food and an underground bunker won’t save anyone. I vaguely remember a science teacher saying something like ‘keep it simple stupid’. Of course it didn’t make sense at the time, but now it makes perfect sense. The simple explanation is probably the best explanation. Which seems simpler to you? Science tells us quite a lot; it’s our human inclination to imagine the worst that occasionally gets in the way, even though it does make for awesome Hollywood blockbusters.
The truth is that the Mayans were phenomenally excellent astronomers, the planets will align with the sun and the Milky Way on 12/21/12, and that coincides with the end of the Mayans long count calendar. The sun will reach the peak of its 11-year cycle, called the solar maximum, and with it, a lot of solar activity is expected. In all of my research, it appears that scientists are all in agreement
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CSN Foundation Funding Lessened Though the Foundation is seeing scholarship funds decrease, they still seek to help students pay for college. by FANTASI PRIDGON Editor-In-Chief
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he College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Foundation
has been experiencing decreasing scholarship funds during this period of economic uncertainty, which has substantially effected the foundation’s ability to help students with their tuition, books, and fees.
“One of the biggest prob-
lems the Foundation is facing currently is a radical drop in investment income which has meant that there are far fewer dollars to award to students from our endowed scholarships,” said Jacqueline Matthews, Executive Director of the CSN Foundation.
“One way we have been ad-
dressing this concern is to reach out to the donor and ask them to make additional payments to help with interim funding.”
The foundation currently has
The Foundation has recently
over seventy donors. CSN makes up
paid for the college to purchase an au-
part of the donor list with donations
tomated scholarship application online,
from ASCSN Student Government,
that has helped make it easier for stu-
Russell’s Restaurant, and others.
dents to apply for scholarships. Students
(A current donor list can be found on the school website)
“We have numerous scholar-
ships which are funded by private donations to the foundation,” Matthews said.
can apply for all CSN administered scholarships with one application.
Though there is now added
convenience, some students who start, never finish the application process.
“We do see quite a few students
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who begin the process and do not follow through with an application,” Matthews said.
The foundation doesn’t limit
their scholarships to academic, needbased, or vice versa. “Foundation funded scholar-
ments are set aside for students with
prestigious, though limited, awards.
particular majors, while others are open
Students attending CSN can access the
to departments, and then all college
scholarship portal through the college
students. Stipulations do apply within
website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
some of the individual scholarships and
Students can now apply for scholarships
endowments..
for the 2010-2011 academic year.
“We [Foundation] strive to
award all of the funded scholarships and usually the only
ships help both merit and need-based
time we have a scholarship that
students. We are seeing less need-based
is funded but not awarded is
and more merit-based scholarships in
when we have very specific cri-
the past two - three years, because this
teria and the college does not
provides opportunities to a greater pool
have a student who qualifies.”
of students. It does not deny the need-
Matthews said.
based and allows merit-based students to compete,” Matthews said.
“The main reason for this
“An example of this
being when a scholarship is limited to a student whose par-
thinking from the donors is to help the
ent died as a result of a work
working poor who make more money
related accident.”
than need based criteria, but still need financial assistance.”
The CSN Scholarship Com-
Many of the scholar-
ships require a minimum GPA of 2.0. Letters of recommenda-
mittee bases a student’s application
tion, essays, and community
on various areas, including academic
service experience may be
excellence (GPA), program of study,
required of some scholarships,
leadership, community service experi-
but not all.
ence, financial need, and written or oral communication.
Some scholarships and endow-
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Southern Nevada encourages all students to apply for these
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NSHE Budget Cuts Worse Than Initially Expected Leaders reveal grim details regarding the future of higher education in Nevada. by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
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C
ollege of Southern Nevada (CSN) held a Town Hall meeting to discuss proposed
budget cuts to the Nevada System
looking at reductions in salaries, layoffs,
tuition increases, and a cap on enroll-
jected at twenty to twenty-two percent,”
ment. Several colleges could close down
Richards said.
as a result of the discrepancy within the state’s hemorrhaging budget.
“The budget cut is now pro-
“If that is implemented, we will
have catastrophic effects upon this in-
of Higher Education
stitution and I think upon the
(NSHE) in the Horn
system of higher education.”
Theatre located on the
Cheyenne campus,
ident, Patty Charlton, informed
Wednesday, January 27.
attendees of the immediate
The meeting was
actions that would have to take
nothing short of a wake
place.
up call, detailing the bud-
get shortfalls to which
ministrators said the budget cuts could be as great as twenty-two percent. That’s about $110 million over the next fiscal
“At a twenty-two
percent level, we’re looking at a
the education system would have to adjust. Ad-
CSN Senior Vice Pres-
about a six million dollar cut to
“We’re looking at layoffs, we’re
looking at everything.” said Michael Richards, President of CSN.
absorb between now and June 30.”
The new budget will reflect that
of what it was in 2002, which sustained approximately sixteen to seventeen
year. Suffice it to say, this would have a
devastating impact on the entire system.
out January 22, the increase was only
thousand students of full time enroll-
projected at eight to ten percent.
ment (FTE) status. CSN currently has
NSHE and it’s institutions are
Prior to the numbers that came
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just under twenty-two thousand FTE
the hope that it will go away. It’s immi-
students.
nent; it will hit us hard and fast. Some
President of ASCSN Student
of these cuts must be made by March 1.
Government Nate Waugh, CSN Faculty
Senate Chair Mark Rauls, NSHE
faculty of the NSHE system need to
Regents James Dean Leavitt and Kevin
do something, we being the operative
Page, and NSHE Chancellor Dan Kla-
word. Nothing great was ever achieved
ich rounded out the panel discussing the
by people sitting around talking about
latest in Nevada’s budget crisis.
what they intend to do; great things
“We have to be outraged by
what is occurring under us,” said Klaich. “This is the time to be angry.”
As the economy flounders, em-
ployment is harder and harder to come by. Nevada’s government can’t meet the deficit; the cost of living is increasing, and tuition is getting to a point where no one will be able to afford college. This budget crisis isn’t just something to be brushed under the rug, ignored, in
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“We are re-examining every-
thing.” Richards stated.
The entire CSN Town Hall
Meeting can be viewed on President Richards’ blog at www.blog.csn.edu.
and we can’t let in be demolished right before our eyes.
Students don’t deserve to have
their educations ripped from beneath them, nor should staff and faculty be ‘let go’ when demand in clearly there, now more than ever. Make it a point to have each and every one of our voices heard. Contact our legislators.
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Straight Facts About The Crisis In Haiti by ASHTON HALL Managing Editor
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n January 12, 2010 at 4:53 p.m., a magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the poverty stricken nation of Haiti, crippling what little infrastructure the country had. The epicenter was just 10 miles southwest of the capitol PortAu-Prince, and was quickly followed by two aftershocks, showing 5.9 and 5.5 on
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the richter scale. Haiti is the western third of the island nation of Hispaniola. The other two-thirds is the Dominican Republic. Hispaniola is between Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. Once called the ‘Pearl of the Caribbean,’ Haiti is now
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one of the most densely populated, least developed, and the poorest country in the Western hemisphere. This small nation has been plagued by problems associated with poverty since its independence; an independence that was hard won.
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In 1803, Haitians gained their independence by a slave led revolt that lasted 12 years; the only nation to ever do so. It was the first black republic, and one of the oldest republics in the western hemishere, second only to the United States. What happened in Haiti is as much a poverty issue, if not more, than a natural disaster issue. Eighty percent of Haiti’s 9,035,536 population live below poverty lines. So many things factor into Haiti’s poverty and go back 200 years, with political oppression, soil erosion caused by deforestation, lack of education and literacy, lack of adequate medical care, no access to clean water, and a large populace in a country too small to support it’s residents as major forces. These are just a few examples and the reasons behind them are complex. Suffice it to say, this is something the majority of Americans can’t even fathom. When the earthquake hit, the shoddily erected buildings, shanty towns and the people in them didn’t stand much of a chance. As many as 200,000 people were killed. Rescuers searched for the forty-five hundred to five thousand missing Americans, and Haitians that are still missing as well. However, the mission has now changed from a rescue effort to a recovery effort. The majority of these people will never be identified, as bodies littering the ground have been taken and buried in numerous mass graves around the capitol. The UN is estimating that between one and one and a half million people have been left homeless. These are shocking statistics and they only get worse. Tens of thousands of children have been orphaned. Doctors, nurses and aid workers have been trying desperately to find unaccompanied minors and bring them to tent hospi-
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tals where they can be fed and protected from people trying to steal them to sell in illegal adoptions, for domestic labor or into human trafficking. Amidst the rubble, injured and homeless, things are starting to slowly improve. Thanks to world wide donations of millions of dollars, food, water, and medicine are finally getting to those who need it most. Banks and gas stations are starting to reopen and some of Haiti’s police are getting back to work, and this is what lies ahead for these people; the hard work of rebuilding their nation, the nation of resilient, resourceful people. Below are the top three organizations to make secure donations for the disaster relief of Haiti:
with the designation to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or to your local American Red Cross chapter. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. Doctors Without Borders. Call toll-free number at 1-888-392-0392 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or mail a check or money order to Doctors Without Borders USA PO Box 5030 Hagerstown, MD 21741 Or go online to http://doctorswithoutborders.org UNICEF
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The Great Debate: Facebook vs. Myspace by FANTASI PRIDGON Editor-In-Chief
plain and relatively simple email mes-
minutes to decipher. Myspace has
sage that was used in a more frequent
over time become confusing, and this
social fashion, and at the time of its
(among other things) is why facebook is
debut seemed impressive? Or the
the favorite.
Instant Message that blew even e-mail out of the water? I guess all that fails in comparison, because in the height of e-mail fame, it was what ever happened to the handwritten letter? Now that the top two social networking competitors
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have pulled out all the stops, destroying ver the years, our need for social networking has surpassed even the simplest of
tradition to rival each others network style, it’s time to take a side. Facebook or Myspace?
tool in the overall scheme of the world
penchant for facebook (I‘m logged on
wide web, prompting many to become
as I‘m writing this) although my social
connected with the phenomenon. But
networking roots lie with Myspace.
one has to think of the social-network-
Facebook wins hands down in my ad-
less lives that many were accustomed to
dress bar. Comparatively, it‘s more user
before this relatively fast development.
friendly, and doesn’t allow for those
What ever happened to the
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Facebook seems to be geared
toward the college set, while Myspace has a more encompassing set of users. Facebook is, for some reason better accepted. CNN’s Anderson Cooper 360 has a fan page on facebook, but not Myspace. Many politicians use social networking as a campaign strategy (facebook most often), and even sports teams have profiles on the most popular
internet times. It has become a powerful
I would like to confess my
social networking site.
cryptic display names that take twenty
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I’ve seen students at CSN using
school computers for their Facebook and Myspace fix, causing many areas on campus to ban the online activity. Signs have gone up in the computer labs, libraries, and writing centers, detailing what is not allowed on their computers.
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OPINIONS are examples. Some take being on some-
the realm of social interactions are be-
person who has a profile on neither
one’s “top” as a form of flattery, but, you
coming endless, and a bit overwhelming.
site, and for varied reasons (it’s over-
mustn’t forget that it could be random-
Facebook and Myspace lead the social
rated happens to be a common one).
ized myspacers (sorry to break it to you).
networking pack with hundreds of
Very rarely, you run into a
Admiration is something I have for those who know nothing of the sort and care not to, but, I have to say I favor this sprawled out disconnected form of social interaction...it’s a new social norm. In some instances, I’ve noticed people caving to the social network beast. Face-to-face contact is limited in this form, which my generation has minimal problem with undoubtedly.
Certain expressions come up,
and you know exactly what someone is referring to. Fan us, friend me and my top
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Cell phones have made it pos-
sible for social networking in an instant with both internet and text messages. A student in my biology class said, “I
millions of active users respectively. My grandmother even knows of the sites, though she says Spacebook and Myface most of the time.
would die without my cell phone, and
MP3 player.” Really? That’s fascinating.
converted to the social networking gi-
I wonder what kind of scientific re-
ant. The internet magnets have forever
search is being done to cure this debili-
changed the outline of online activity.
tating condition. No doubt, she has to
Now that it’s safe to say we’ve converted
update her status to I’m in class.
to the influential powers of the social
Social networking has put new
meaning into our lives as we know it. As
A sizable chunk of society has
network medium, we’ve left the old behind for this new, and more complex.
outlets for society’s obsession surface,
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FASHION POLICE Even what you wear is a crime.
by OLGA VIZCARRA Fashion & Beauty Editor
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he fast paced life of a college student is never-ending, and the last thing you care about is the way you look (after all it’s school, not a fashion show). However, one can debate that being presentable is a must. No matter if you’re just sitting in on a lecture, personal maintenance is required. Unfortunately, some of CSN’s hardworking Coyotes didn’t get that memo, and now they must be fined. And, who better than College of Southern Nevada’s own fashion police to arrest those in violation of a fashion crime. Take a look and see who was DIMED or FINED. FINED! COMPULSIVE LAYERING DISORDER There is absolutely nothing wrong with layering. With a thin frame like the one this student has, she can pull off almost any look. But, in this outfit she went a little too far. Next time, lose the cropped sweater and wrap the belt around your torso (not your waist) or lose the belt and the button pin altogether.
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FINED! OVERSIZED SWEATER Although this student has a cheerful and quirky personality, you wouldn’t be able to tell with that unflattering, distracting, oversized sweater. It makes her look three times bigger than she actually is, and the fact that the stripes on the sweater are horizontal doesn’t help either. A great way to pull of a baggy sweater is by adding a belt around the torso; the belt would help emphasize her small waist.
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FINED!
DIMED!
MIXING SEASONS
FITTED TO THE TEE
Is it winter or summer? Is she hot or cold? The contrast of these two seasons is never approved and wearing sweat pants out in public is a major fashion crime. Her cute, curly-q curls are so girly and feminine, but her outfit takes all the attention away. Next time, leave the sweat pants inside the house (and don’t you dare get your mail in those) and ditch the flip-flops. Substitute, instead, a pair of bleached skinny jeans and a pair of flats to make it easy to maneuver from class to class. The accessories are great for fall; bright colors are in.
Baggy clothes are a thing of the 90s. The millennium has a more sophisticated outlook on clothes, with clothing that is form fitting. This student is a great example of what it means to be fitted. Here, he is seen sporting a t-shirt that emphasizes his athletic upper-body. Thank heaven for fitted jeans, baggy jeans would have made his legs shorter. And, to top off his look, a clean, fresh pair of shoes.
FINED! MISMATCHED PIECES Does he play basketball or baseball? Unsuccessfully, this student finished getting ready. His basketball shorts must remain in the basketball courts, and his dirty shoes make his outfit look even worse. The baby blue long-sleeved shirt does, however, do him justice; it brings out the gold pigmentations in his skin. Next time add a pair of dark washed, fitted jeans, and a clean pair of white sneakers. Leave the cap.
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With Jah Almighty, I and I, one and one.
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ften, I propose a hypothetical scenario/question to
my friends and strangers alike when the topic of music comes up. The query for consideration is as follows:
“You are stranded on a deserted
usually come to one conclusion, Kaya by
the vision of hope and harmony that
Bob Marley.
was born in the hearts of downtrod-
It is a rare form when music
can convey a message to people on a mass level. It is equally rare for music to bring communities together with a rally cry for peace and unity. Reggae has done exactly this since its conception in the Jamaican slums. One of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen is the crowd
island with; plenty of food and fresh
at a reggae show. Black, white, brown,
water, a solar powered CD player with
young, old, beautiful and beastly, all
headphones, and one album of your
bouncing together to the same down-
choice. What would be the one and only
tempo beat, under the same delicious
album you could listen to for the rest of
smelling cloud of cannabis bliss. I firmly
your life?”
believe the best step to world peace is
The answers always vary and
often reflect the current mood of the questioned. Think about your own answer. Would it have been the same
through glazed, bloodshot eyes. One Love! ~ Robert Nesta Marley- Without a doubt, Bob is the most influential reggae artist of all time. Marley’s musical message of peace and unity united his country during a time of intense political and racial stress. Look up the smile Jamaica concert for more info on how Bob played a free show with a fresh bullet hole. ~ Peter Tosh- After leaving Marley and
while passing a giant spliff. Similar to
the Wailers, Tosh punctuated his solo
that “hands across the world thing,” but
career with ideas of militant uprising.
with ganja.
His AK-47 shaped guitar was a testa-
question to so many people makes me
you my list of good reggae, with the
ponder at it often and extensively, and I
hopes that one day the world can see
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towns. Even if the world sees that vision
for the planet to listen to Bob Marley
answer five years ago? Asking this
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den and hopeless of Jamaica’s shanty
So without further ado, I give
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ment to his concept of armed rebellion against oppression. ~ Desmond Dekker- Growing up a
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teenage orphan in 1950’s Kingston is no easy task. Dekker overcame incredible odds with his amazing vocal talents, and paved the runway for future artists to launch Jamaican music around the world. ~ Toots and the Maytals- Not even an 18-month stretch in prison for ganja possession could break up the Maytals. Toots and the Maytals helped pioneer the type of reggae that would later evolve into Ska. 54-46 was his number,
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but now someone else has that number. ~ Burning Spear- Using a title formerly worn by a Kenyan King, the music of Burning Spear is rooted deep in Rastafarian Spiritual ideology.
~ Gregory Isaacs- It is estimated that Gregory Isaacs has released around 500 studio albums, more than most artists could do in ten lifetimes. With such a vast collection of sensual and passionate songs, Isaacs’ music is perfect to share
~ Barrington Levy- An essential figure
behind closed doors, with that special
in the early Jamaican dancehall scene.
someone, for a couple of days straight.
Barrington started in the 1970’s and still plays music today with new artists such as Snoop Dogg and Long Beach Dub All-Stars.
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~ Beanie Man- One of the founders of modern Dancehall, Beanie helped infuse traditional Reggae with the hard beats and turntable styles of Hip-Hop.
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A City Behind Them New Orleans Saints defeat Indianapolis Colts 31-17 in Super Bowl XLIV. by JAMIA GALLOWAY Contributing Writer
S
uper
Bowl
XLIV
has come and gone, and most people are
still scratching their heads wondering, “Where did the Colts go wrong?�
The Indianapolis Colts were
heavily favored (with a record of 14-2) to win Super Bowl XLIV, but at some point during the game the pendulum swung in the direction of the New Orleans Saints (13-3). Many critics have blamed Indianapolis Colts quarterback, (regular season MVP) Peyton Manning for their demise. Could it have been the heavily overlooked onside kick by Thomas Morstead that shifted the momentum of the game? Or possibly the resounding 74-yard touchdown return interception made by defensive back Terry Porter with 3:12 that sealed the Saints victory? Either way you look at it, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees gave a flawless performance. Brees lifted his team from a 10-point deficit.
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SPORTS He also completed 32 of 39 passes for
wasn’t easy for the Saints, but they sealed
288 yards, and two touchdowns to tie
the deal with a final score of 31-17. On
the Super Bowl record for completions
this particular day in Miami, the Saints
on his way to winning the game’s MVP
had more than a great team with them
honors.
on field, they had an entire city backing
Ultimately, when it came down
them; with the hopes and spirits of New
to the final minutes of the game, Man-
Orleans citizens that brought the Lom-
ning’s well-known clutch performance
bardi trophy home to the Big Easy. The
during these critical minutes, his amaz-
New Orleans Saints were destined to
ing passing abilities and regular season
win the NFL title; the city of New Or-
MVP award, wasn’t enough to win the
leans deserves this.
Super Bowl.
Key Plays- 2nd Quarter Colts Ball, 9:27
The journey to the Super Bowl
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Peyton Manning pass incomplete to Pierre Garcon. 3rd Quarter Saints Ball, 15:00 Thomas Morstead onside kicks 14 yards from NO30 to NO44, Jonathan Casillas recovers at NO43. 3rd Quarter Saints Ball, 15:00 Drew Brees pass to Pierre Thomas for 16 yards for a touchdown. 4th Quarter Saints Ball, 10:39 Drew Brees pass to Jeremy Shockey for 2 yards for a touchdown. 4th Quarter Colts Ball, 5:35 Peyton Manning pass intended for Reggie Wayne intercepted by Tracy Porter returned for 74 yards for a touchdown.
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January 2010 Incident Reports Date
Type
Person
1/20/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/20/10
Trespass
Other
Char
1/20/10
Other - Vehicle Tow Other
.
1/21/10
Other - Information Report
Other
Chey
1/21/10
Other - Information Report
Staff
Chey
1/21/10
Arrest/Referral Warrants
Other
Char
1/21/10
Medical - Aided
Student
Char
1/21/10
Medical - Aided
Staff
Char
1/21/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/21/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/21/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/22/10
Theft - Vehicle Burglary
Student
Chey
1/22/10
Accident
Other
Char
1/22/10
Arrest/Referral Warrants
Other
Chey
1/22/10
Assault
Student
Hend
1/25/10
Trespass
Other
Chey
1/25/10
Theft - College Property
Staff
Hend
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Synopsis
Campus
CSN PD issued a citation to an individual for driving with a suspended driver’s license. CSN PD issued a Trespass from campus to an individual. A vehicle that was parked in the parking lot for some time was towed. The owner was unable to pick the vehicle up. CSN PD was notified of a fire alarm that was set off in the Culinary Building due to weather conditions. A power outage occurred in the evening on 12/20/10. Emergency procedures were in place and precautionary measures were taken by appropriate staff. CSN PD stopped an individual for various traffic violations. A records check revealed an outstanding warrant. The individual was arrested and taken to Clark County Detention Center. Emergency medical was called for a student who was having a personal medical problem. The student was transported to hospital. Emergency medical was called for an employee who was ill. The employee was treated at the scene. CSN PD issued a citation to an individual for driving with expired license plates. CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation to an individual for driving without a driver’s license. On 1/21/10, a student reported that her vehicle was broken into and her purse stolen while it was parked in the Northwest Parking Lot. CSN PD responded to an accident where a vehicle hit a barricade while exiting a parking lot. CSN PD cited an individual for driving with fictitious license plates. A records check revealed an outstanding warrant. The individual was arrested and taken to Clark County Detention Center. CSN PD assisted a student who was involved in a domestic dispute with her spouse. CSN PD issued an individual a Trespass from all CSN campus and released him with a warning. The Trespass is effective for one year from the date of issue. An employee reported a piece of equipment missing from the Welding Lab.
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Type
Date
January 2010 Incident Reports Person
1/25/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/25/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/25/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/25/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/25/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/26/10
Citation
Other
Char
1/26/09
Arrest/Referral Warrants
Other
1/26/10
Other - Information Report
Student
Off Campus Incident Chey
1/27/10
Medical - Aided
Student
Char
1/27/10
Medical - Aided
Other
Chey
1/27/10
Theft - Personal Property
Other
Char
1/27/10
Theft - College Property Other - Lost Key
Staff
Chey
Staff
Char
1/27/10
Other - Information Report
Other
Chey
1/27/10
Trespass
Other
Char
1/27/10
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Synopsis
Campus
CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD issued a citation to an individual for driving on suspended license plates/registration and no insurance. CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for unlawful parking in a handicapped space. CSN PD cited an individual for a moving violation. CSN PD issued a citation to an individual for driving on suspended license plates/registration and no insurance. CSN PD arrested several individuals on mutiple charges at an off campus location. A student reported she was involved in a hit and run accident off campus. NLVPD was dispatched due to the accident happening in their jurisdicaiton. Emergency medical was called and transported the student to a hospital. Emergency medical was called for a student who was having an asthma attack. The student was transported to a hospital. An ECE employee reported that one of the children fell and injured her mouth and lip. A parent was called and took her to the doctor. An individual reported she believed her purse was stolen from a restroom in the Mojave Health Facility. An employee reported a laptop computer missing from a room. An employee reported she discovered the key to her office missing. The fire alarm was set off in the main building due to dust from HVAC working on the 2nd Floor in the Gym. An individual was cited for a Trespass violation.
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Offering full day and half day schedules
Exemplary Early Childhood Program.
We are licensed for children 2-5 years of age.
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Encourage children to use their creativity and imagination. Waiting list applications are accepted starting at 18 months of age. Play is the vehicle by which your child finds joy, understands the natural world, creates knowledge about human relationships, and tries out new ideas.
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