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THE FALCON TIMES THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MIAMI DADE COLLEGE NORTH CAMPUS SINCE 1961 THEFALCONTIMES@HOTMAIL.COM
FEBRUARY 4, 2009
VOLUME 46, ISSUE 9
A MAN OF MANY WORLDS There is a lot more than meets the eye to North Campus professor Bob Wallace Photo provided by Bob Wallace
Belkis Perez Staff Writer In the middle of the Everglades, a baby deer shivers in a swamp as he calls out to his mother. Hours passed and his mother has not returned. Bob cats begin to surround him. But the sound of footsteps gets closer and closer. Those steps belonged to Bob Wallace, who lifted the deer off the ground before it became prey to the bob cats. Wallace waited four hours that day to see if the mother deer would return for her baby. She never did. He did this for a couple days bringing the baby deer back to where he found it but no mother. Wallace decided he would raise the deer himself, naming it Ichi. “We never recommend taking an animal away from its habitat and I did this because if not the baby deer would have been killed by the bob cats,” said Wallace. Wallace said that he was allowed to rescue this animal because he has licensing from the Florida Fish and Game Conservation Commission, as well as adequate caging for Ichi. Wallace is no stranger to caring. He has been teaching at Miami Dade College for about 10 years. He teaches as a defensive tactics instructor and offers a special class known as “Finger Locking Techniques.” “[This class] teaches you how to apply a defense against an attacker without using a lot of strength,” said Wallace. The finger locking techniques class is available to all MDC students regardless of their major. It is offered in a one-day eighthour session or in a four-hour session. The next session will take place Feb. 21 in the Chendokan Aikido School. “Iʼm planning to take the class because he has shown us in our class what he could do with the techniques,” said Joshua Pujol, a student in the Department of Corrections. Wallace said this class could be of much benefit to women. One of his former students got attacked from behind and used the techniques to control her attacker until the police arrived. She had only taken the class two months prior to the incident. Wallace has earned numerous awards for his teaching skills. On Aug. 27, 1994 he earned his fourth degree black belt in Aikido and today he has a seventh degree black belt in Japanese Ju-Jitsu.
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Science complex gazebo designed by student Architecture major Joxy Castilloʼs pavilion design selected by panel of judges Michael Finch Staff Writer
In October 2008, after working on her project for about five weeks, architecture major Joxy Castilloʼs pavilion design was chosen by a panel of multi-disciplinary judges. Her design will be the template for a pavilion in the Science Complex. “Itʼs crazy because itʼs mine, [and] itʼs
not a temporary structure.” said Castillo. “But it still has not really hit me though, maybe when itʼs built.” Castillo created the winning design in a contest initiated by School of Architecture and Interior Designʼs (SAID) professor Maria Zabala held a student competition to design a small pavilion that offers shading, seating, and an enjoyable natural experience for the North Campus palmarium. “The competition came about as a result of casual conversation between professor
[Jose] Vazquez and I about the extreme sunny conditions of the palmetum and itʼs possible uses in the future,” said Zabala. “Itʼs crazy because itʼs mine, [and] itʼs not a temporary structure.” said Castillo. “But it still has not really hit me though, maybe when itʼs built.” Like most pavilions designed for expos and event spaces, the palmarium pavilion will be a small scale building. “At first I wanted to do something with wood,” said Castillo. “I wanted to keep it
simple and very natural where the structure would blend with its surroundings.” The original designʼs seating is made of concrete semi-circles, and the upper structure is made of stainless steel and translucent canvas, said Castillo. “My upper structure sprouts out of the ground like a canopy” added Castillo. Castillo, who was born in the Dominican
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NEWS
February 4, 2009
Campus makes effort to help environment ʻIt is imperative that MDC show the community how serious it is about conserving energyʼ Monique De Anjos Staff Writer
Miami Dade College faculty and students are uniting in an effort to make the North Campus an environmentally friendly institution through the Green Team. The Green Team was started in the summer of 2008 by Dr. José Vicente, North Campus president. “I appointed a green committee this academic year. This committee comprised of faculty, staff, and students are coming up with initiatives to raise awareness on Campus and support the efforts of having a ʻGreenʼ Campus,” Vicente said. This is not, however, his first attempt in making the North Campus a “green” place. “For the past three years, we have been supporting a number of ʻgreenʼ efforts such as the Rejuvelake project, which resulted in a campus wide effort as we cleaned our lake,” Vicente said. Speech and communication professor Diane Sloan is one of nearly 20 members of the group. “Our first job we thought as the North Campus Green Team was to host a seminar and we called it the College-
Wide Green Team Seminar,” Sloan said. “Every campus we found (minus one) had put a Green Team together the same way Dr. Vicente has.” North Campus was the first to hold a seminar of this kind. Experts and speakers came from across the country. “We talked about what it is that we need to accomplish,” Sloan said. Vicente said there are several plans in store for this upcoming year, such as the Green Speaker Series. One speaker was Peter Blaze Corcoran, author of A Voice for Earth: American Writers Respond to the Earth Charter. Vicente also said it is important to promote recycling in the classrooms and in department meetings. During the Childrenʼs Holiday at North Campus in 2008, the Student Government Association (SGA) pitched a tent that promoted environmental awareness, and the Green Team was there to lend a helping hand. The North Campus students that are part of this club are broadcast journalism major Brandon Janvion and economics & environmental studies major David OʼConnor. “Professor Sloan knew I was involved with the environment and trying to make
Science Complex will showcase student design
a difference,” OʼConnor said. “So she told me about the Green Team.” OʼConnor is also networking with the City of Miami to make the city a cleaner, greener place. Janvion, who is also the SGA executive director, will be hosting SGAʼs Environmental Awareness Event March 10-11.
Provided by MDC Media Services GREEN THINKING: MDC faculty and students attend the 2008 Symposium for Environmental Sustainability.
Students have cheaper alternative for textbooks Rebeka Silva Staff Writer
FROM GAZEBOS, FRONT PAGE Republic, graduated from North Miami Senior High and plans to transfer to either Florida International University or Florida Atlantic University after she graduates this summer. “In five years, I want to be practicing in a firm or doing freelance consultingcreating my own clientele,” said Castillo. Several palm trees have been donated to commence the palmetum project, and the pathway was also designed by SAID students. “We are meeting the established completion date of April 2009 with projected occupancy for the Fall term,” said North Campus President Dr. Jose A. Vicente. “The shade sail for the palmerium will be installed within the next couple of
months.” According to Dr. Vicente, the Science Complex is primarily funded through the state operated Physical Education Capital Outlay (PECO), but also through several grants from Title V for Biotechnology, Retooling Sciences at the North Campus as well as the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Education. The projected cost for the state-ofthe-art Science Complex is $40 million, which will hold 21 science laboratories, a lecture hall, four multimedia classrooms, 40 offices to house the Natural Science Department, and an outdoor plaza. “The new facility will offer a comprehensive science complex that not only includes interior instructional spaces, but outdoor instructional spaces,” said Dr.Vicente. “We are currently working on the inauguration of the Science Complex to take place some time in the Fall term.”
Anahi Cortada/Falcon Staff STUDENT INPUT: Joxy Castillo, an architecture major, with her pavilion design.
“It is imperative that MDC show the community how serious it is about conserving energy in attempt to strengthen sustainability.” Janvion said. There will be a meeting with Dr. Vicente Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. to discuss his vision for the Green Team and to see what the group can do to raise awareness in making the North Campus a “Green” place.
At the beginning of every semester, thousands of students rush to the bookstore to purchase their textbooks. But according to Omar Betts, director of Miami Dade North bookstore, there are different options when purchasing textbooks. Electronic books (or e-books) are different from the studentʼs ordinary textbooks. “It is an electronic version of the book you need,” said Betts. “Itʼs something so efficient and a benefit to the student because itʼs so much cheaper.” In order to use the e-book, the student purchases a code to download the e-book website to their laptop or personal computer. “You can even download it to a USB, that way you carry the e-book with you wherever you go,” said Ambar Peguero, text manager of the bookstore. Basically, every textbook is at a much cheaper price because it is electronically sold to the student. “Every e-book will be a different price because every textbook has a different amount of pages. Also the price goes down hugely because there are no fees on printing it with a hard or soft cover,” said Peguero. An obstacle students face is that they cannot walk into the bookstore and purchase e-books because there are license fees. According to Betts, the bookstore canʼt order e-books and not sell them because it is a loss in profit for the bookstore. Consequently, the bookstore only orders the e-book if a student comes in and asks for it. “If we order, we must sell,” said
Betts. This is a setback for most students because the e-books are not on display in the bookstore. “I didnʼt even know that e-books existed. They arenʼt anywhere in the bookstore,” said Marie Jean-Baptist, a nursing major. Other concerns students have are professorsʼ policies regarding electronic devices. “What if some teachers donʼt allow the students to bring laptops to class and you need to have some sort of the text handy?” said Michelle Figueredo, a mass communications/journalism major. Along with e-books there is another option called “booksnow.com.” Students can find this on the registration page on the MDC website. After students have registered for their courses and completed their schedules, they should go to the “booksnow. com” website and fill out the course sheet which taps into the bookstore data base to check for new or used books. The database filter is called Sales Order Desk Application (SODA) and is used to find and get the books off the shelf and on reserve only after a book is purchased. The bookstore is linked to the registration page. As soon as students register they have the advantage of purchasing textbooks immediately, having better chances of purchasing cheaper used books. “In essence, you do save money because you purchase used books, and I know students are taking advantage of these benefits because sales have tripled since Fall 2008,” said Betts. “Before ʻbooksnow.comʼ our sales were approximately 300,000 and now it has turned to 700,000. Why wouldnʼt they use it? Itʼs convenient and cost effective.”
February 4, 2009
NEWS
Dream Act main topic discussed during SGA meeting in Lake Worth By Joanna Sanchez Staff Writer Student Government Association Eboard members and senators attended the Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association (FJCCSGA) January 24 in Palm Beach Community College to discuss legislative issues. The hot topic at FJCCSGA was the Development Relief and Education for Relief of Minors Act, or the DREAM Act. The DREAM Act is a proposed law that would give undocumented high school graduates who immigrated to the United States as children and have been living in the country for at least five years a chance to earn permanent residency. “The main point is we are trying to advocate in-state tuition for undocumented students who grew up here, and by giving them this tuition give them hope to further their education,” said Victoria Sham, an exceptional student education major. Students who are attending college and are not citizens have to pay triple the tuition costs compared to students.
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Students may also be at risk of immigration and being sent back home, even if they grew up here. “With education you live through life without fear. These students live with fear because of the situation they are in, imagine without education,” said Juliette Llado, a mass communications major. Other states such as Texas, California, Nebraska, and New York have passed the DREAM Act. Florida has yet to pass the law. Broward, Collier, Palm Beach, Miami Dade, and Monroe counties attended the meeting. Some feel this law should not be passed because it is unfair to tax payers. Also, some believe that they get residency all they will want to do is get their families to the United States. Nonetheless, the majority of the counties agreed that the DREAM Act is a great idea to support undocumented students. “SGA represents Miami Dade College students. We donʼt only represent residents, citizens, we represent every student in Miami Dade College no matter what situation they are in,” said Isabel Tepedino, a business administration.
In Short...
By Laura C. Morel Editor in Chief
Internship opportunity for students Students can now apply for the Center for Progressive Leadershipʼs New Leaders Internship Program, a paid ten-week summer program in Washington D.C. The internship is geared toward students from underrepresented communities who want progressive change.
Interns will have the opportunity to be part of workshops, orientations, trainings, conferences, coaching, and networking events. The deadline for applying is March 13 and Feb. 13 for early decision. For more information, visit www. cplnewsleaders.org.
Padrón selected for prestigious position Miami Dade College president Dr. Eduardo Padrón was selected to become the chair for the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). Padrón was chosen during the last annual meeting in Seattle. He will be the first Florida resident, Hispanic
and community college president to hold this position. AAC&U has more than 1,100 accredited colleges and universities that instruct more than 5 million students annually. AAC&U also collaborated with MDC to make the Learning Outcomes possible.
MDC student named PTK Chapter Officer Veronica Correa, an international relations major, has been named the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter officer for Mu Epsilon. She was also elected to be vice president of scholarships for PTK, the
honor society for two-year colleges. To join PTK, students must have at least a 3.5 GPA and have 12 completed credits. For more information, call PTK at (305) 237-8198.
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OPINION
President Barack Obama makes history with his inauguration Cerone White Columnist President Barack Obama has made history with his words. He just didnʼt take the oath of office, but took a pledge to the world and more so to the American people. Today, we can truly say that when President Obama became the 44th president of the United States of America, the nay sayers were put to shame. People who thought that this day would not happen were proven wrong with his election. Because of our new commander in chief, they are three dates in history that will resonate in our hearts: June 3, 2008, when he was elected as the democratic candidate; Nov. 4, 2008, when he was elected as the president; and Jan. 20, 2009, when he was inaugurated into office. These dates will forever be indulge in everyoneʼs DNA. Many people will be using him as a symbol of pride; he has now set new standards for people not only in their professional and personal lives. “Put away childish things” President Obama, these are the words that he uttered in his inauguration speech. In his views, despite being liberated and free as a country after so many years, we still have childish ways. “We have many challenges ahead of us to be face. Although the challenges that we face today are real, they are serious and they are many. They will not be met easily or in a short span of time. But know this America, they will be met,” said President Obama during his inauguration address. With this statement, he has reassured us that we have a task in front of us and we must believe that we can do it.
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‘President Barack H. Obama, it’s your time to stand and take your place. Your journey has just begun.’
February 4, 2009
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Staff Many of us cried, some shouted and others were even speechless. We can tell our children that yes, they can become anything they want to become in life: there is no office that they cannot reach. There is no limit to what you can do as an individual. They can see the actualization of those words through our current President Obama, and now they know that nothing is off limits. What I must say to Mr. President is that hard work awaits you. You have a long agenda that must get done; it will not be easy but never lose hope. Focus on the task at hand. Whether or not you want to believe it, people are waiting for you to fail. I encourage you to lean on the everlasting arms of God and not in the arms of man, because if you do so you will certainly fail and you will not be remembered in history for what you have done, apart from taking office as the first African American President. Normally, people will depict how good a
president is by the first 100 days in office. We cannot put him under such scrutiny, the reason we cannot is because of the time we are in, we have to give him and his advisors time to put this country back in the right direction. After two consecutive terms of former President George W. Bush, he has put this country in debt not only in monetary form, but in debt to the families that sacrificed their sons and daughters to fight an unnecessary war. President Obama will not come in office and wave a magic wand, making everything better at once. Obama has said he “will be true to us.” Those are the words he expressed Nov. 4, 2008, when he defeated Sen. John McCain. All we have to do as a nation is to hold onto his word. That is all we have. Obama, itʼs your time to stand and take your place. Your journey has just begun. I applaud you for your work and I know that you will do greater things in the future.
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Belkys Yzquierdo, 18 Psychology Major “Hopefully he will bring the change we need. He also will give America a new revolutionized way of thought because of his age.”
Bertho Dessalines, 20 Physician Assistant Major “I’d say this is kind of amazing because a long time ago it was impossible for immigrants or blacks to have such an Samuel Gonzalez, 18 Raul Rios, 18 opportunity. Right now, I Electrical Engineering Major Pre-Med/Nursing Major strongly believe anything is possible, I just have to work “Well I voted for the guy believing, hard.” “I think that now we can look or having faith, in the “change” that toward a better America and a he said he should bring. Also his better future for our children.” “reform” plans require the aid of engineers, which guarantees me a job in the future.”
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February 4, 2009
ENTERTAINMENT
Defiance: Nothing close to the true story Daniel Masip Movie Review
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he year is 1941. The eastern part of Poland is now controlled by Nazi Germany and the Jews have nowhere to run. This setting is what director Edward Zwick portrays in his new film Defiance. With a supporting cast led by Liev Schreiber (The Manchurian Candidate) and Jamie Bell (Flags of Our Fathers), Daniel Craig (Quantum of Solace) stars in a World War II adaptation of the Bielski partisansʼ real-life struggles. Now, the question is this: Did Zwick portray this Jewish resistance group correctly or did he fall asleep during history class? Well, from a historical perspective, Zwick failed to deliver the truth to his viewers. For instance, during the climactic scene where the Germans surrounded the Jewish Otriad in the forests, Tuvia Bielski (Daniel Craig) and his brother Zus (Liev Schreiber) led the fight against the Nazis. However, the Bielski partisans were not much
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fighters but survivalists, simply because they were mostly made up of women, children, and elderly people. Another example of Zwick twisting history was how he made Zus the second oldest next to Tuvia. In reality, it was Asael Bielski who was the second oldest and Zus was being the third oldest. Furthermore, the film focused in on only three Bielski brothers, when there were in fact four (the fourth brother named Aharon), who had limited airtime in the beginning. In addition to these historical errors, the realism in Defianceʼs fight scenes were so phony that this takes away the fact from being a true World War II movie. Basically, folks, do not expect Saving Private Ryan (1998) or Pearl Harbor (2001) type of action in this motion picture. In regards to the storyline of Defiance, moviegoers will get a Schindlerʼs List (1993) type of drama because you will feel emotions for the persecuted Jews throughout the film. To touch upon the acting, Craig does a magnificent job in portraying a heroic figure that saved over 1,200 Jews from Nazi liquidation. The only reasons why you should consider watching Defiance in theaters is for its thought-provoking drama and great acting from Craig and the supporting cast. Otherwise, steer clear of this cinema if you are looking for the action-packed, historically accurate World War II genre we all know and love.
FIGHTING AGAINST THE ODDS: Daniel Craig plays Tuvia Bielski in the movie drama Defiance. The photo above is courtesy of Paramount Vantage.
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Hidden treasure near Palmetto Expressway
John Rodriguez/Falcon Staff AFTER CLASS: “Food For Your Mood,” located right off the Palmetto Expressway.
John Rodriguez Food Critic As any typical college student rushing out of class, the first thing one searches for is food at a cheap price. Well, if this is your problem, I luckily have a solution located right off the Palmetto Expressway: “Food for Your Mood.” This hidden food gem near Miami Dade College was started three years ago by Nicole Moxey. Noticing that other restaurants did not serve home-style cooking in her community, Moxey started “Food For Your Mood” wanting to serve home-based food of her own that the public would enjoy. Anyhow, “Food For Your Mood” serves a variety of home-cooked Caribbean dishes, ranging from oxtail and yellow rice to garlic
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shrimp and broccoli. Basically, there is something here for everyone to enjoy. The best seller at this small family-owned eatery is the oxtail and yellow rice, which is slowly cooked for one and a half hours every day. It is served hot to order in large enough portions to split between two people. Another popular item at “Food For Your Mood” is the fried shrimp and fries and for good reason. The shrimp is delicately battered and perfectly cooked and the fries are served hot and crispy with light fluffy insides. If you are looking for
something a bit healthier, the restaurant offers options such as steamed chicken and broccoli, garlic shrimp, conch, salad, and dressed conch (which is raw conch marinated in hot sauce, similar to ceviche). If you find yourself in a bit of a hurry, do not worry; there are plenty of amazing sandwiches such as the fried tilapia sandwich that you can grab quickly on the go. So, if you want to dine in or grab a bite to eat, “Food For Your Mood” is the place for lunch. Bon appetite and enjoy.
Restaurant Name: Food for Your Mood Price Range: $7-18 Address of Location: 16650 NW 27th Ave, Phone #: (305)623-9490
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ENTERTAINMENT
February 4, 2009
By Akeem Mayers
February 4, 2009
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FEATURES
A Thousand Words
Contributed by Jennifer Tejeda BUTTERFLY: Enjoying natures most mysterious and mystical creatures, looking forward to seasons to come at Butterfly Haven in Chicago, Illinois.
Students balance school, work and personal lives Krystal Mederos Staff Writer
Everyone knows that being a college student is hard work on its own. Now, try dealing with work and other activities together. Frankly, this can be difficult task. “Iʼm just worried about that transition from high school to college. Itʼs going to be stressful [with] all that work and still [trying]o do my things,” said Juan Montero, 18, a future MDC student who plans on majoring in computer networking. Montero is finishing up his senior year at Mater Academy, while playing for the schoolʼs lacrosse team and working parttime at McDonaldʼs after school. Not only graduating high school seniors feel the pressure of the transition into college, but students who are already in college are also feeling the load. “I find myself staying up or pulling an all-nighter, just to finish studying for exams or just practicing math problems,” said David Torres, a biology major. Torres goes to school in the morning and works as a student assistant in the math lab in the afternoon. He then tries to balance time between his girlfriend, his family, and his studies. Carola Pedreschi, a psychology professor, tells her students to review every couple of days once the information
is given. This helps students not to study long, late night hours before a test and reduces stress. “I would like to join SGA [Student Government Association], but right now Iʼm trying to get use to the whole stress idea that college brings to me,” said Torres. Some students want not only to excel in academics, but in extracurricular activities as well. Like Torres, students also work to pay off school and other bills. “I am a student assistant at the math department. I help the office run as smooth as I can,” said Torres. When financial aid doesnʼt come through, students have to find an income source from somewhere else. Thinking about the next set of school bills keeps having students nervous. Even with financial aid, students usually have problems with the paperwork going through. “[Get] prioritized, and take time for you,” said adviser Obaya Abisogbo. “In my spare time, I just try to relax. I try to stop everything Iʼm doing,” Torres said. It is easier to take a breather and get organized. According to Abisogbo, students shouldnʼt take more than five classes. Abisogbo also said to limit yourself to two or three clubs that donʼt interfere with school or work. “The way I try to balance my responsibilities is by organizing myself,” Torres said. “The way I do this is by doing a daily to do list and I try to scratch as much as I can by the end of the day.”
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FEATURES Professor is author, photographer, martial arts master FROM BOB WALLACE, FRONT PAGE
He was put into the American Police Hall of Fame on March 7, 2000. In 1993, he was inducted into the World of Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Wallace also received a great honor known as The Order of Michael the Archangel in 1994 for his bravery in the line of duty. Although Wallace has many recognitions to be proud of, he carries himself humbly, regularly wearing his red hoodie with the school logo. As he walks, he smiles and greets many of his students in the criminal justice program. “He is a down to earth person and I love his sense of humor,” said Shonda Jackson, a student in the department of corrections. “He always has a smile. He is the happiest guy I know,” said Pujol. Mr. Wallace has impacted his students with much more than knowledge.
At 77, Wallace is helping his students achieve their goals, but in his spare time he is helping preserve many wild life animals. He has traveled all around the world to places such as Africa and New Zealand, where he visited rainforests and jungles, photographing different types of wildlife. As a diving instructor, he is part of the National Association Underwater Instructors since 1968, which has allowed him to photograph many underwater animals. He has lectured at Harvard University, Barry University, and the University of Miami just to name a few, on issues relating to marine science. Having traveled to many parts of the world, Wallace realized that he had a special bond with animals. In Africa, he was able to stay less than 10 feet away from the cheetahs without them feeling any sense of discomfort. In the Florida Keys while doing a science film, he felt himself being pulled by an underwater animal. He feared at that moment for his life for all he could see were the eyes of this creature. But it
Photo provided by Bob Wallace ICHI THE DEER: (Left) Bob Wallace feeds Ichi, the baby deer he saved in the Everglades.
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Photo provided by Bob Wallace READING: Bob Wallace reads his book The Adventures of Ichi, The Baby Deer-The Rescue.
was just Dolly, a dolphin trained by the Navy. Dolly didnʼt hurt Wallace, she just wanted to play with him. Every time he goes to that same area in the Keys and taps the water with a rod, Dolly appears to greet him. Wallace has written several books where he tells stories and shows photographs of all the areas he has visited. The first book he wrote was The Adventures of Ichi, The Baby Deer-The Rescue and it was based on a true story about the baby deer he had rescued. The book won the award of Best Book of Florida and is part of a series of five books. His latest publishing was Cry of the Cheetah, which is an audio book about two little cubs trying to survive in the wild. “Bob Wallace is a man who is passionate about wildlife and dedicated to inspiring others to feel the same way. He has combined his admirable skills as a photographer with his wonderful ability to tell a story and created a beautiful tale about the adventures of two cubs, a cheetah
and a lion,” said Ron Magill, Zoo Goodwill Ambassador of Miami Metrozoo. His latest work in the making is a fitness book called Living Fit-There Are No Ordinary Moments, serving as motivation toward fitness. It explains training suggestions and workout schedules. This fitness book is expected to be published in June 2009. Wallaceʼs photography has been exhibited in galleries displaying pictures from the wildlife in Africa and underwater marine life. “He made me aware that no matter what age, you could still do what you love,” Pujol said. But among all of his experiences, Wallace said teaching has been the most rewarding. “I think teaching my experiences and knowledge with the School of Justice was one of the most rewarding experiences and without a doubt it has motivated me to teach well beyond the time I [had] decided to retire” said Wallace.
prep and fresh clothing, which is widely associated with country clubs and Ivy League schools. The prices ranging from $14.99-$349.99 at “phatfarm.com,” “DrJays.com,” and Macys. He combines urban concepts and button styling to the hip-hop generation that has now grown up. Colors layered in collared shirts come in vibrant hues of purple, green and orange, which is seen on Adam Sandler, Tiger Woods, and Barack Obama, the
honorary concepts have continued to inspire boys to men. “JustSweet” by Jennifer Lopez swarmed into New Yorkʼs Fashion Week with parrot-like prints in several minidresses and tanks. The runway colors were lit with colors like “pixie dust”, “magic mint”, and “pirate pink,” causing eyes to goggle and mouths to drool over the one-of-a-kind story book theme. Her collection for teens and women to challenges them to wear oversized pant cuff lings, and bronze or silver accessories, with prices ranging from $49-$99 found at JustSweet.com. Saucy fitted jeans, playful bow ties, and large shades also sizzled onto the catwalk. She opened with fantasy, transformed to fancy and concluded with funny flairs for the women with dynamic personalities and self-confidence. Fileneʼs Basement located in Aventura on Biscayne Boulevard features argyle patterns as well as bags from Ed Hardy and purses from Calvin Klein for men and women. Take the challenge and be the buzzing bee on campus, collecting honey filled compliments to smile your way through the semester, or bloom into the fashionable butterfly with these clean, but flossy, striking, and soft focus pastels. Guys, let Argyleculture be your spring fling.
O I H S FA Put some color and Argyle into your closet Danyelle Carter Fashion Critic
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ut a spring in your step this blooming season because itʼs no secret that spring traditionally evokes freshness. Sporting pastels are in. Shimmer with splashes of mango and papaya with occasional squeezes of lemon and citrus lime. Yummy, these fruitful colors will visually stimulate
high-shine unleash your youth. So fins up, sharks, because itʼs time to go swimming for new spring wear. Russell Simmons, creator and designer of Argyleculture, presented tasteful and brilliant pieces at New Yorkʼs Fashion Week. You may be thinking: Whatʼs argyle? Argyle is a pattern made of diamonds in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement. Simmons brings a cluster of colors and diverse pieces in his line of