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KMOV 4Warn Storm Team Visits L&C

Kelly Rulison krulison@lc.edu

The the News Channel 4 KMOV 4Warn Storm Team visited to talk about tornado safety awareness March 3. The L&C Hatheway Cultural Center was open to the public as well as L&C students or employees to watch and participate in the 4Warn Storm presentation. In attendance to this event was Chief Meteorologist Steve Templeton, Meteorologist Meghan Danahey, Meteorologist Matt Chambers, and pre-recorded video clips and cardboard cutouts of Meteorologists Kent Ehrhardt and Kristen Cornett. With spring storms on the way, the 4Warn Storm Team timed its tour to gather the public together and talk about safety and preparedness. L&C was their third stop on their four-city tour. “The presentation consists of a little bit of everything: some science, how weather works, storm safety, some weather history, but it’s definitely upbeat

and fun,” said KMOV Meteorologist Matt Chambers. The KMOV Meteorologists entertained and educated a full house. Audience members ranged from infants to a 95-year-old veteran of World War II. “We wanted to take time to reach areas outside of Metro St. Louis and let them know that they matter to us,” Chambers said. “It’s so rewarding getting to meet the people we serve.” The presentation started at 6:30 p.m. with five brief PowerPoint bios for each meteorologist, focusing on their childhoods, education, family life and personal interests. Following the final slide, the weather team dove into the science of how tornadoes are tracked using Doppler radar. “About three out of four warnings turn out to be false alarms,” Templeton said. “You should always be prepared for that one-in-four chance, though.”Templeton compared practicing storm safety to wearing a seat belt.

“You don’t avoid wearing a seat belt until the day you get in your car and decide, ‘today’s the day. You always wear your seatbelt because any day could be the day,” Templeton said. Templeton warned against the danger of ‘warning fatigue’, which according to the weather team assumed partial responsibility for the number of fatalities in the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. In the midst of such heavy subject matter, the team reminded the audience to “Don’t be scared, be prepared!” with helpful tips for tracking and responding to tornadoes. The presentation also took time to highlight the “small village” that works behind the scenes in Studio B to bring the daily weather forecast to KMOV and the off-screen equipment at work during each severe weather warning. The presentation wrapped up with a video segment of “Meteorology 101” with Chambers, which included a comparison of the earth to a rotisserie chicken, in how its heat is distributed

Left: The storm team, Steve Templeton, Meghan Danahey, and Matt Chambers, from KMOV Channel 4, stopped by L&C Godfrey campus to give a presentation on severe weather and how to be ready for it. Right: The audience, in the Hatheway Cultural Center, wait for the Tornado Safety Awareness presentation to begin.

Presson Explores Roles of Women in High-risk Jobs Helen Jarden hjarden@lc.edu

In honor of Women’s History Month, Lt. Carole A. Presson visited the Lewis and Clark campus on March 7 to give a speech about the struggles and benefits women face while working in law enforcement. Presson began the speech bytalking about the history of women in law enforcement, explaining how women started joining the police force as early as 1845. Not only has Presson succeeded in her field by becoming the first woman to join the Madison County law enforcement, she now works as Detective Lieutenant at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. She has remained the longest standing investigator and female lieutenant in her bureau, working there for more than 15 years. Working that long as a

Guest speaker, Detective Photo by: Lt. Carole Presson of KRYSTIE the Madison County MORRISON Sheriff’s office speaks at L&C.

detective can have it’s difficulties, but Presson said she’s always loved the job. However, she did point out that women can face problems within the departments. “You have to have thick skin sometimes,” Presson said. “This is a male-dominated profession. In law enforcement, men see things as gender based while women see things individually.” During her speech, the lieutenant also brought up the work of Dr. Susan Keverline, who did a study on female federal agents. One of the issues women face is having a friendly relationship with their male coworkers. Friendly relationships can be a problem because people often assume that the relationship is beyond being just partners in law. Furthermore, it is also harder for women in law enforcement to connect with other women because of lack of similar interests. “I have more in common with men than I do women. A lot of women don’t want to hear about the dirty details of police work,” Presson said. It is often the case that male officers have trouble understanding the family issues female officers have to deal with. Since it is part of the social norm for women to take care of children, male officers can often accidentally overlook the troubles of motherhood as secondary. Nonetheless, Presson, being a mother herself, mentioned that it can be hard to balance motherhood with her work. Despite these issues, Presson still encouraged people to join law enforcement, mentioning that while law officers do have a negative image, there is still hope for the future. If interested in pursuing this field, L&C offers Criminal Justice degrees. More information is available at www.lc.edu/program/criminaljustice.

differently from area to area, and a series of trivia games, including “Do You Spy a Tornado,” “My Grandma Always Told Me” and “Back in My Day.” Those brave enough to attempt an answer were rewarded with prize bags including weather radios and Storm Mode umbrellas. Templeton, Danahey and Chambers sat at a booth outside the auditorium to meet-and-greet, autograph dedications and for photo opportunities during the hour preceding the presentation, and Templeton broadcasted live from the center of the crowd on KMOV shortly after 6 p.m. The 4Warn Storm Team concluded its tour March 10 at Troy Middle School in Troy, Missouri. The tour began Feb. 18 at the Farmington Civic Center in Farmington, Missouri and continued Feb. 25 at Wesclin Middle School in New Baden, Illinois. For more information on the 4Warn Storm Team visit www.kmov.com.

Photos by: KRYSTIE MORRISON

Roxana Tennis Twins Sign to Join L&C

Kelly Rulison krulison@lc.edu

The Lewis and Clark Community College tennis team will be expecting twin sisters Georgia and Anna Ballard to join them for the Spring 2017 season. On Feb. 4. The twins signed a letter of intent to play tennis for the Trailblazers. “I’ve watched the girls play their doubles and they do a really great job working together,” Head Tennis Coach Jim Hunstein said. “The girls will provide a lot of skill and knowledge from the great program they came from in Roxana.” After the sisters exchanged some possible ideal colleges to attend and play tennis for, they finally settled on L&C, so they could remain close to home. High school senior G. Ballard said, “I’ve been playing for three years and my sister has been playing for about four years. I think we’ll just play tennis for fun. It’s great that we play together because we both will always have someone to play with.”

The sisters have been playing tennis for the entirety of their high school years and have been a solid double team for the Roxana Shells, qualifying for the state tournament as juniors and earning AllSouth Central Conference honors during their senior year. “Tennis has been a very positive influence in our lives,” said A. Ballard. “We’ve learned a lot and have met a lot of wonderful people through tennis who have not only helped us be better tennis players, but better people. We’ve learned many new skills which we can use on and off the court and it has brought us much enjoyment.” The Shells were 10-5 in dual meets during the Fall season and finished fifth as a team at the Alton Sectional. The Ballards will now move on to play for the Trailblazers and Head Coach Jim Hunstein. L&C finished ranked No. 22 in the country in 2015. The 2016 season for the Trailblazers began on March 1 at McKendree University in Lebanon. For more information email Hunstein at jhunstein@lc.edu.

Seated left to right: Georgia Ballard and Anna Ballard. Standing left to right: Roxana Head Coach Mike Karthriner, L&C Head Coach Jim Hunstein and Roxana Assistant Coach Scott Stahlhut.

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Vol. 46 • Issue 7, April 2016

2 Campus News

Dangerous Times, Dangerous Places

Ryan Roberts reroberts@lc.edu

Air Force Paramedic Kimberly Hurt came to talk about her job in the United States military and the dangers she encountered while serving her country and helping people. She came to speak to students. Wednesday, March 2, as part of Lewis and Clark’s Women’s

History Month offerings. She talked about her desire to serve her country, so she began her career in the Navy as a Radioman. “I wanted to serve my country and I started as a radioman,” Hurt said. However other duties called as she got out of the Navy in 2001 to take care of her children, but this did not end her determination to help people. And, she worked as a

Guest speaker, Kimberly Hurt informs students about the risks of her profession and what it is like to be a woman in the military.

Photo by: KRYSTIE MORRISON

paramedic before returning to service in the Air Force as a flight paramedic and deploying to Afghanistan. She was required to fly into the danger zone, where wounded warriors were picked up for medical care and transportation. “It’s very rewarding, I love my job, I love helping people,” Hurt said. She recounted one story about a canine service member which required immediate medical attention, as the German shepherd had acquired a nasty infection and was medevaced to Bahrain where it received the care it needed. Hurt was glad that she was capable of serving her country. “I never felt like I served my country ‘til then” Hurt said. She is currently preparing for another deployment with her unit, but has some time at home before the decision will be made. Currently, there is a debate in Washington as to whether women should serve in combat roles in the military. Hurt said that it may negatively impact the performance of a unit as it might cause unnecessary distractions if opposite genders. However, she believes that women can serve in dangerous areas and are capable of doing the same jobs as men, if they are able to meet the same standards as men. Kelly Obernuefemann, who coordinated the event,” said. “This is an important discussion to have”. Anybody who is interest in continuing the discussion can do so at The Bridge’s website, www.thelcbridge.com.

SIUE Black Theater Workshop Teaches the Importance of Justice Darick Earney dearney@lc.edu

The Southwestern Illinois University of Edwardsville (SIUE) Black Theatre Workshop returned to Lewis and Clark to perform their original production “Justice Too Long Delayed.” Starting around 11 a.m. at the chapel on campus, the event began with an opening speech by Jared Hennings, who discussed his excitement for the play, while students and staff grabbed their seats. Soon after, the stage lights went up as the cast entered from opposite sides of the chapel, while a loud hip-hop beat accompanied them. The actors formed a line on stage, while a leading male stamped across the stage, pleading the lines: “You Do The Crime, You’ll Pay The Time.” Following this were a medley of famous songs, chanted by the crew, including “Get Up, Stand Up” by Bob Marley, and the freedom anthem “Ain’t Nobody Gonna Turn Me Around.” Everyone gathered around the leading

man as he was getting arrested, pleading his innocence before they stopped and synchronously raised their hands and yelled: “Hands Up. Don’t Shoot.” As the story progressed, the audience learned of a time when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had been arrested for protesting during the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham, Alabama. During this time, King wrote a 13 page letter in jail stating his passion to, one day, see a world with justice and peace. This set the tone for the rest of the play. “The only way to alleviate the societal issues we face is to talk about them,” Artistic Director and Associate Professor of Theater at SIUE, Kathryn Bentley said, “and it is through theater that we get the chance to tackle these issues and address them to a wider audience.” Later scenes of the production featured slam poetry, rapping, and debates between characters discussing racial double standards in America, and the hypocrisies of the Black Lives Matter Movement, jumping back and forth between 2015 and 1963, while using

excerpts from King’s letter. At the show’s conclusion, the cast began chanting the words “We Shall Overcome,” while castmates ran up and down the aisles of the chapel and interacted with the audience. Afterward, the troupe stuck around for questions from those in attendance, and explained how they begun the writing process for the show, by reading a copy of the actual letter written by a jailed Martin Luther King, Jr., and treated the play as a passion project. “It was a great experience to collaborate with everyone in writing this show,” Assistant Director and Theater Performance Major at SIUE, Kenneth Coleman said.“I really hope the audience took a positive message away from seeing this show and that we can help resurrect justice everywhere by performing it.” For more information regarding the Black Theatre Workshop, or other theater departments on SIUE’s campus, contact Kathryn Bentley at (618) 650-2436, or email her at kbentle@siue.edu

Campus Events Wednesday, April 6: L&C Job Fair 2016“The Grove” Area outside the Commons. 9AM Friday, April 8: Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony Hatheway Gallery. 5PM Tuesday, April 12: Prison Arts Performing Troupe - Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. 12PM

Left: Students, Kenny Coleman, Avalon Palmer and Quincy Gordon present signs that include phrases used during protest including a quote from Eric Garner who died in 2014 because of police brutality. Right: The public filled the chapel on L&C’s Godfrey campus to see SIUE students perform.

Student Trustee Election Results The final count has been taken and the results are in. Congratulations to Whitney Weeks on being elected student trustee for 2016-2017 school year. Weeks received 96 votes. Hinkson came in second with 63 votes and Bradley Yount received 50 votes. Thank you to the outgoing trustee Paula Hinkson, for her service as student trustee.

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2016 Election Results 45.9%

Whitney Weeks

30.1% Paula Hinkson

23.9% Bradley Yount

Wednesday, April 20: SPRINGFEST- River of Colors Garden. 11AM Saturday, April 23: L&C Radio Club Hamfest - Riverbend Arena, Gym Court 7AM Monday, May 2: Student Talent Contest“The Grove” Area outside the Commons 11AM Wednesday, May 4: Finals Relaxation Week Spring 2016 Hatheway Gallery 10AM For more upcoming events visit: www.lc.edu/events

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Vol. 46 • Issue 7, April 2016

Let’s Get REEL!

Opinions 3

To Punish The Devil

Helpful Hints

Darick Earney dearney@lc.edu Hell’s Kitchen’s most loyal vigilante, Daredevil, sprung back into action on Netflix, as of March 18, with an even bloodier, revenge-driven, and romantic second season. Daredevil stars Charlie Cox as its titular character, Daredevil, as well as his alter-ego, Matt Murdock, a defense attorney who runs a small law firm with the help of his friends. Also in the show is Franklin ‘Foggy’ Nelson, played by Elden Henson, and Karen Page, portrayed by Deborah Ann Woll. This season, Murdock stood face-to-face against some new foes, including Frank Castle, better known as ‘The Punisher,’ depicted by Jon Bernthal, and Elektra Natchios, adapted to screen by Elodie Yung. Following the events of season one, Daredevil season two finds our main character, Matt Murdock, up to his neck with customers, begging to be represented by him and Foggy. However, when a notorious motorcycle gang called the Dogs of Hell are drenched in bullets by a mysterious gunman, Murdock has no choice but to put his clients on hold, and don the Daredevil persona, once again, to protect his home city from harm. Daredevil season two is one violent, philosophical rollercoaster of a show from beginning to end. It’s got plenty of memorable scenes of intense bloodshed and plot devices where we see some nice character building, but like a rollercoaster, it also has its downs. Kicking off the season premiere with a gruesome episode titled “Bang,” the

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“Daredevil” Season 2. Image provided by: hollywoodreporter.com elusive Frank Castle murders an entire gang of bikers, before having a showdown with the Daredevil himself in the episode’s conclusion. While I think this made up for an arguably stronger opening episode than season one’s premiere, I feel like the battle between The Punisher and Daredevil is at it’s peak during the third episode of the season, entitled “New York’s Finest.” It is this episode that the audience gets a taste of not only how far Castle is willing to go in combat, but we also learn of his troubled past and his lust for revenge against the man who murdered his wife and children. I found The Punisher central episodes, “Penny and Dime,” “Regrets Only,” “Semper Fidelis,” and “Guilty as Sin,” to be quite unique this season, because they often make it a challenge for both the audience and characters to decide whether his reasoning is right or wrong.

I also enjoyed seeing Elektra Natchios appearance in the series, namely in episodes “Kinbaku” and “The Dark at The End of the Tunnel.” These two episodes explore through Elektra’s romantic past with Murdock, and give viewers the exposition necessary to understand her nature as a bornto-kill mercenary. Overall, Daredevil season two lends a decent amount of high-octane action sequences, grittier characters, and quotes that could either haunt or inspire its audience. I feel like there was just a little too much going on between the Punisher and Elektra story arcs. However, the finale was satisfying enough to keep me guessing, hence, why I give this a solid 3 out of 4 reels. Verdict: 3 reels.

Kendrick Lamar Continues His Hot Streak With “untitled. unmastered.” Matt Monroe mmmonroe@lc.edu

Kendrick Lamar is one of the greatest artists of our generation, bar none. Ever since the release of “Section.80” back in 2011, Lamar was poised to be one of the hottest rappers out, and with this new project, “untitled. unmastered.,” he not only proves this, but signifies himself as the best rapper alive. After releasing “good kid m.A.A.d city” (GKMC) in 2012, many people had doubts about Kendrick. While mostly everyone agreed it was a great album (me included), how could he follow it up? He already set the standards so high, they were nearly impossible to reach. Yet, he somehow did it with “To Pimp A Butterfly,” which was released back in March last year, by doing something simple: changing his style. While GKMC was more of a contained story in Kendrick’s past, “To Pimp A Butterfly” was a culmination of his black experience in America. It had more Jazz and Funk inspired production with live instrumentation, and the subject matter involved his battles with depression and police brutality. “untitled. unmastered.” is essentially a combination of both of these albums, as these tracks are demos and leftovers from the recording sessions of “To Pimp a Butterfly.” Here we see Kendrick make the transition from GKMC to that album. For a set of demos, this album comes

Kendrick Lamar 2016 Grammy performance. Image provided by: hiphopearly.com together incredibly well as its own project. In fact, there are some songs here like “untitled 01 | 08.19.2014.” or “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.” that are absolutely breathtaking and would fit just right on “To Pimp a Butterfly.” However, with this album being a set of leftovers, there are some shortcomings. Songs like “untitled 04 | 08.14.2014” don’t really go anywhere meaningful, as it seems more like a half-formed idea than an actual song (though, it serves as a great intro to “untitled 5”). Also, songs like “untitled 7 | 2014-

2016” go on for too long, with half of that song being a recording for some parts of “untitled 4,” which is completely unnecessary as the first half is so good. With those criticisms out of the way, though, I really don’t have that many bad things to say about this album. For what it is, it’s fantastic, as it blows my mind that one artist’s leftovers are better than 95% of rap songs released in the last year. Kendrick Lamar is one of my favorite artists ever, and with this project being of top quality, I’m inclined to give this album an A-.

My daughter is turning 16 this April and I’m having a difficult time figuring out what to get her. She works part time, goes to school, and spends a lot of time with her friends. Heck, I hardly get to see her, except for when she comes home for bed. I’m panicking because we’ve spent so much time apart these last few months that, with her birthday coming up, I’m lost on what to get her. Most of what she wants she buys on her own, and if it weren’t for Facebook, I wouldn’t have any idea of what she’s into these days. I thought of surprising her with a new car, but the bills this month have me in a bit of a financial funk, so a new car may be out of the question at this time. How could I give my soonto-be 16 year old daughter a memorable birthday with a minimal budget? Please and Thank You! Suzie Q

Dear Suzie Q, If you believe buying a car for your daughter is out of the question, then don’t put the financial strain on yourself. One of the best ways to go about this is to ease your panicking by spending quality time with her. Pick out something you both will enjoy, whether it’s a mini vacation later on down the road, or simply bonding by spending the day with her. During this time, you can get to know some of the things she likes and maybe it will even bring the two of you closer overall. At this age, getting to spend time with your daughter is crucial and will, sadly, only get worse as she grows older. We currently live in such a fast-paced world that this precious time grows to be more and more rare. A car will eventually get beat up and give out, while it is the time spent together and memories made that will last throughout her entire life. So, I strongly encourage you to go and spend time with your daughter as her birthday present. While she may not be too thrilled about it now, she will thank you later in life.

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Feature 5

How are you "going green" on Earth Day ? using “Start ocery le gr reusab s” bag

Delfina Dornes | Alberbeen SD

Dir. Enrollment & Advising

“Recyc ling mo re”

“Rid inste e my bike ad of drivi ng”

Kristen Willeford | Edwardsville IL

Nursing major

Harrison Goren | Edwardsville IL

General Studies major

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“Using organic fertiliz er and garden ing”

Heidi Scott | Jerseyville IL

Bev Day | Grafton IL

Registrar

Nursing Major

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Wednesday, May 4th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 5th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All students are invited to Chillax at Relaxation Stations during finals week! Some activities include: • Dog Therapy • Sidewalk Chalk Art • Coloring • Zumba

• Massage • Tai Chi • Healthy RHYTHMS • Hula Hooping

Weather permitting – held outside, otherwise in Hatheway Gallery. Sponsored by L&C Health and Wellness Committee. Email Sheila Emerick at semerick@lc.edu for more information.

April Showers Bring May Flowers The first spring flowers are typically daffodils, dandelions, lilies, tulips, iris and lilacs to name a few. Spring fever is not just a saying. Experts say the body’s makeup changes due to different diets, hormone production and temperature. Happy Spring, everyone!

Eat Like a Grown-Up Green Fruity Smoothie

Helen Jarden hjarden@lc.edu

Ingredients • 2 cups coconut milk • 2 cups tightly packed spinach • 1 cup cut apples • 1 cup pineapple chunks • 2 tbsp organic honey • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 3 cups or more of ice Directions 1. In a blender, first blend coconut milk and spinach until completely smooth. 2. Add cut apples, lemon juice, honey, and pineapple chunks. Blend again until completely smooth. There should be no flakes/chunks left.

Photo by Helen Jarden

3. Finally, add ice. Don’t add too much or else it will turn into a sherbert. Add until whatever consistency preferred is created.

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Vol. 46 • Issue 7, April 2016

6 Entertainment

“You Have a Voice” Speech Contest

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Lewis and Clark Community College 2016 “You Have a Voice” speech contest was held in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre inside Hatheway Cultural Center. From left to right: First Place winner Michael Bevens, Second Place Edna Curry-Johnson and Third Place Emily Delia.

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Lewis and Clark Community College’s nursing faculty and nursing students held an open house on Tuesday, March 1st. Prospective students were able to watch demonstrations, work with simulations, as well as learning general information on the nursing program.

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Vol. 46 • Issue 7, April 2016

Local 7

American Lung Association of Illinois Sweet 16 Annual Event Letter to the Editor

The American Lung Association in Illinois welcomes you & your family, to walk with us for our Sweet 16th Annual Event, always the 1st Saturday in May, Super-Saturday, May 7, 2016, promoting Lung-Smart Principles for overall good health and continuing to walk the entire alphabet every Spring to completion! Please mark your calendar! That’s our Super-Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.- 12:00 p.m., hosted at Glazebrook Park, at the Concession Stand, again, this year. Please save the date, May 7, for our annual walk to benefit the American Lung Association and our community! It’s our Super-Saturday, Sweet 16th, May 7. Joining are Asthma Awareness Advocates Council, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Madison County, RiverBender Community, teaming, expanding our joint consciousness & efforts, to include all lung disease, lung cancer, our ALA first year, reaching out, on behalf of good friends lost and need for more Lung Disease Awareness! Learn about “triggers” that may cause an asthmatic attack. If you don’t have asthma, learn what is best to do for someone having an asthma attack, when minutes count! What I know: Asthma is a nondiscriminating chronic lung disease, that can strike at birth, toddlers, adolescence, during

pregnancy, middle years, seniors, can cause death, in specific circumstances. However, asthma can be controlled and managed, with proper medication, proper hydration, good nutrition and regular lung-smart fitness! Bonus! Erika Hankins, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Program Specialist, will be introducing their newest patch: Asthma Awareness. Our local area Girl Scouts will be earning this patch and supporting our efforts. Contact the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Council for additional details. Once again, we welcome Kohl’s employees from the Alton store! Kim Willis is our Kohl’s team captain, ensuring employee participation and meeting Kohl’s requirements to earn a $500 donation for the ALA! And, I have local ALA Asthma Awareness good news! It is our Sweet 16th American Lung Association’s Event, which means, we are on “P” for Project Lung Health, Proactive and Preventive Principles! Event Day Program: • What to do if you are having an asthmatic attack, or, you witness someone having an asthma attack! • Participate in the demonstration, learn what to do! • Instructor: Lisa Kirk, with 9-1-1 Madison County Emergency Services My fundraising goal this year is $4.4 K.

Know someone, who has a calendar conflict or lives out of the area? Unable to attend event day? Please give consideration to making a donation in advance. Share this information, with others, who might have interest. All you have to do, to donate, is to send a check made out to the American Lung Association in Illinois by April 30th to the following address: 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, IL, 62711, Re: Jaris Waide’s Team. In addition, please list “Jaris Waide’s Team” in the memo section on your check. You may make credit card donations as well by calling Lori Younker and she will process at the local Lung Association office (800/788-5864). Call Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Your

contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Your donation makes a big difference. You bet!! Be a part of it, participate in 2016. Plus, while you are marking your calendar, take an extra minute to save the 1st Saturday in May, in 2017, for someone you care about! We will be advancing to “Q!” “Q” is for Quit!! Promoting the Illinois Tobacco Quitline – Quityes.org After all, if you or your child can’t breathe, what else matters? Join our team May 7 this Spring, and every spring, as we prepare for the journey to “Z!” Sincerely, Jaris Waide ALA Youth Honoree Chairperson jaris@piasanet.com

Prison Performing Powell Speaks Arts to Debut New at MJCH Dinner Work at L&C

Press Release The Prison Performing Arts (PPA) will premier an original piece by its Alumni Theatre Company at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. PPA is a 22-year-old, multi-discipline, literacy and performing arts program that serves incarcerated adults and children in the St. Louis area. The PPA alumni troupe performed for the first time on campus last February. “We are excited to bring them back for the second year,” said Assistant Professor of Sociology Jen Cline. “We will be the first public performance for the new piece, which is titled ‘The Beginning of Myself.’ Inmates who participate in the PPA program have one-third the recidivism rate of the rest of those released from prison.” The new work focuses on the human experiences of the PPA’s company members and their connections to family. “This performance is a connection of real-world experiences and the academic humanities that is an important connection for students,” Cline said. “This is a fantastic opportunity for students in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, English and a variety of other fields.” PPA’s Alumni Theatre Company is the only prison alumni theatre company in the United States. It is currently comprised of former inmates now living in the St. Louis

area, who worked with the PPA while incarcerated. The performance is sponsored by the L&C Diversity Council, presented by the Mannie Jackson Endowment and Center for the Humanities and is a Lewis and Clark Arts and Humanities Project, with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. “Everyone is encouraged to attend and it is free and open to the general public,” Cline said. “The event will last about an hour, with a half hour performance and a half hour Q&A.” For more information, contact Cline at jacline@lc.edu.

The Prison Performing Arts alumni troupe performing “Going Home.”

Artist John Medwedeff and crew were on Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus in March reinstalling the fountain in Old Fountain Court. The centuries old fountain was recast from original molds and restored to its original splendor.

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Retired Gen. Colin Powell meets L&C President Dale Chapman before the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities inaugural dinner at SIUE on Thursday, March 31.

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Vol. 46 • Issue 7, April 2016

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Gay Cardinals Baseball Player Quits Kelly Rulison krulison@lc.edu

St. Louis Cardinals minor league pitcher Tyler Dunnington quit the team after hearing homophobic comments. Dunnington was a minor league baseball player which involved shuttling around minor cities on a bus, earning minor paychecks, and waiting for a shot at the Majors. Dunnington kept his sexuality secret during his 2014 season with the St. Louis Cardinals’ Gulf Coast League. At that time, no professional baseball player had ever publicly come out. During his time as a high school and college star, Dunnington had endured plenty of homophobia; however, one locker room conversation convinced him to quit the team. According to OutSports.com, when a Cardinals teammate mentioned his brother was gay, two other players asked him how he could possibly be friends with a gay person, even his brother. The two players then mentioned ways to kill gay people. On Wednesday, OutSports published an email from Dunnington in which he said the homophobia drove him to give up the game he loved. “I was also one of the unfortunate closeted gay athletes who experienced years of homophobia in the sport I loved,” Dunnington wrote. “I was able to take most of it with a grain of salt but towards the end

Tyler Dunnington. Image provided by outsports.com of my career I could tell it was affecting my relationships with people, my performance, and my overall happiness.” “I experienced both coaches and players make remarks on killing gay people during my time in baseball, and each comment felt like a knife to my heart,” Dunnington said. “I was miserable in a sport that used to give me life, and ultimately I decided I needed to

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Daniel Etoroma

Daniel Etoroma is a Lewis and Clark Community College sophomore basketball player who came all the way from Raleigh, North Carolina, to play for the Trailblazers. Etoroma was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina and got his high school diploma from Mt. Zion Christian Academy. “My favorite hobbies were to draw, read, play video games, and lift weights to get stronger,” Etoroma said. He is currently attending L&C to get his Associate’s degree in Science and from there, plans on getting into biochemistry at the next four year school. “I am not sure where I will be attending next year because I am a sophomore here, but I know I have options available to me,” said Etoroma. At this time he is number 12, playing the ‘forward’ position for the Trailblazers. “Usually I try to spend time with friends I room with and play video games. I also try to keep time for myself to relax and read my Bible because that is an important time for me,” said Etoroma “Daniel has learned a lot from being a part of the L&C Trailblazers,” Head Basketball Coach Doug Stotler said. “He gains his skill from practice and working hard with his team.” For more information on Daniel Etoroma or the men’s basketball team, email Stotler at dstotler@lc.edu.

Daniel Etoroma is a Lewis and Clark Community College basketball player who came all the way from Raleigh, North Carolina.

hang up my cleats for my own sanity.” The Cardinals said they are taking their former pitcher’s claim that he quit baseball over anti-gay comments “very seriously.” “This is very disappointing and our hope is that every player, staff member and employee feels that they are treated equally and fairly,” Cardinals General Manager John Mozeliak said. “Given the nature of

these allegations, I will certainly look into this further.” Dunnington’s experience arguably shows how far the game still has to go. In Dunnington’s email to OutSports, however, the former minor league pitcher expressed regret for leaving the game, and for not coming out while still playing. “After a little over a year of being gone from the game I’ve come to realize I thought I was choosing happiness over being miserable. That is not necessarily the case,” Dunnington wrote. “My passion still lies in baseball, and removing myself from the game didn’t change that. Most of the greatest memories I have are with this sport. After gaining acceptance from my friends and family I realized I didn’t have to quit baseball to find happiness,” Dunnington wrote. “I not only wanted to share my story but also apologize for not using the stage I had to help change the game,” he added. “Quitting isn’t the way to handle adversity, and I admire the other athletes acting as trailblazers.” Dunnington is now hoping to return to baseball by joining a team’s front office. “Our athletic department strives to make sure all our athletes are equally treated with respect. That’s our policy,” L&C Athletics Administrative Assistant Dionne McElroy said. For more information visit washingtonpost.com or outsports.com.

Taste the World!

Matt Monroe mmmonroe@lc.edu

Since opening, Pizza World has been one of the hottest spots for students to hang out and eat affordable, delicious food. It also provides great pizza to the rest of the members of the community for a great price. The new Pizza World location was opened in January 2014 by Dave and Denise Stafford. After visiting a Pizza World in Branson, Missouri, the couple was inspired to start one of their own and rolled through the process to get one out in front of Lewis and Clark Community College. On operating Pizza World, Dave Stafford has said it’s a challenge, but it’s been more than worth it, as he has a lot of competition to deal with, but he’s dealt with it in confidence and stride. “We have a much better product, taste and value wise,” Dave Stafford said. Despite the name, Pizza World is more than just regular pizza, as they have gourmet pizza, wings, subs and salads. Additionally, they also have a lunch buffet. Also, students can bring their student identification to the restaurant to get 10 percent off on everything besides the $5 carryout option. To learn more about Pizza World, visit www.pizzaworldonline.com where you can view their menu, find out about deals, find locations and order online.

Pizza World restaurant located in Monticello Plaza off Godfrey Road.

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