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#15tofinish Incentive Living with Epilepsy Raise Your Voice Encourages Students November is Epilepsy in This Year’s Awareness Month. to #Finish_It Election L&C becomes a part of the new movement taking place across the United States. Page 02
Understanding the difficulties of living with this illness. Page 04
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L&C Hosts Memorial Tribute in Honor of Blake Snyder HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu
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L&C dedicated its last men’s soccer home game of the season (v. Parkland College) in honor of fallen STLCo. Officer Blake Snyder, a Trailblazer alumnus (2001-2003). Photos by: L&C Flickr
The Lewis and Clark community was heartbroken by the recent loss of a beloved Trailblazer. St. Louis County Police Officer Blake Snyder, a 2003 L&C graduate, was killed in the line of duty in St. Louis County Oct. 6. L&C held a memorial for Snyder before an L&C men’s soccer game Oct. 15, during which citizens of the Riverbend area gathered at the game to pay tribute to him and support the wife and two-year-old son he left behind. “Blake Snyder is, and always will be, a Trailblazer,” said Doug Stotler, L&C athletics director, at the memorial. “Blake played very hard and with a passion... Blake was also a great teammate. He played together with his teammates and always put the team needs before his own.” Head Coach Tim Rooney and former teammate Ryan Hodge, who is now an assistant coach at L&C, presented the Snyder family two Blake Snyder Memorial t-shirts with his last name and his number, 11, on the back. In lieu of announcing starting lineups for the men’s soccer team, Stotler announced only one name and number, Snyder’s. Stotler emphasized that the best way to show love for the Snyder family was to not be silent. For 33 seconds, a second for each year of Snyder’s life, the audience was asked to cheer and clap. “We want this day to be filled with healing, recovery and love,” Stotler said. Snyder’s father, Dick Snyder, also spoke at the event. Dick Snyder is a former L&C administrator and professor emeritus. “The first indication he had an interest in law enforcement came when he took an academic scholarship to Wash. U. That’s a pre-law school,” Dick Snyder said. “When we asked him what his goal was, he said he wanted to go to the FBI.” Eventually, Blake Snyder became interested in joining the police force after meeting his wife Elizabeth, who has many officers in her family. When he applied at the police academy, his father admitted that he was concerned. “I’ll be honest with you. The scenario which took his life was my worst nightmare,” Dick Snyder said. “We talked about so often that very situation. He tried to reassure me, ‘Dad, it’ll be okay.’” Despite this painful event, the family finds comfort in Blake Snyder’s legacy. “And, so Adam and Mom and I have this tremendous sense of peace because we knew he followed his passion,” Dick Snyder said. “Not everybody does that. Some people simply take a job and go through it day after day. He died doing exactly what he wanted to do.” L&C has raised more than $6,500 through concessions, t-shirt sales and other donations in honor of Snyder. The money has been donated to The Backstoppers, Inc., and will help support Snyder’s family.
L&C Students Participate in Practice Election RYAN ROBERTS
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The Bridge and WLCA helped promote the participation of Lewis and Clark Community College students in the election process by registering them to vote Oct. 5. Approximately 25 students signed up via paper applications or online, outside the Reid Café, while practicing for the upcoming election by casting a vote for their preferred candidate in a mock election. Students were able to participate in drawings held by WLCA to give out free concert tickets, while they were filling out their voter registration application. As this election cycle has been highly controversial it has produced numerous undecided voters on campus. When asked about his choice for a candidate, L&C student Ameer Harris said, I don’t know they both have strong suits. It’s it’s not good but it’s not bad.” Harris was referencing to the two leading candidates, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Meanwhile others have sought more appealing candidates in the smaller parties as student Brenden Pursell said, “I’m kind of in between Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. The Republicans are too extreme, and the Democrats are too extreme.” Other students voting on the paper ballots
and the online poll were more decisive as Clinton was the preferred choice for a plurality with 40 votes, Trump was next with 21, Johnson received 12, and Jill Stein got 7 votes. Thirteen mock election voters were undecided, while Bernie Sanders and Harambe both received one write-in vote, despite there not being a line for a write-in candidate. Although deadline to register to vote online has passed, students can still register and vote early in person with accordance to the “Grace Period” established by local election authorities. For Madison county residents, early bird voting will be also available at L&C in the Trimpe building, where voters will be able to register right before voting. Early voting at L&C will be possible on weekdays until Nov. 4, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays until Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As registering to vote is only half the job, students should remember that Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Election Day. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for all Illinois residents. Left: Students gather around the WLCA tent to enter for a chance to win tickets after they registered to vote. Right: The Bridge newspaper teamed up WLCA 89.9FM to help students register to vote and participate in a mock election. Photos by: Krystie Morrison
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“Deej” helps students learn the basics of creating 3D models using new software during summer’s College for Kids program. Photo by: Franklin Tolbert.
Dixie Gausling, better known to her students as “Deej” has been teaching at L&C for the last seven years. Gausling graduated in 2010 from computer graphics program in which she now teaches. While a student at L&C, she won the Outstanding Digital Photography Student Award at the Honors Banquet the year she graduated.
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Traveling is a dream of many young adults. But, why not travel and get an education at the same time? Study abroad abroad opportunities are now available and Lewis and Clark Community College.
Shelby Wallace | Graphic Designer shjwallace@lc.edu Shelby Clayton | Graphic Designer slclayton@lc.edu Ryan Roberts | Writer reroberts@lc.edu Amber Holt | Writer amholt@lc.edu Matthew Rhoads | Advice Columnist mrhoads@lc.edu
Krystie Morrison | Photographer kemorrison@lc.edu Donald Becker | Photographer dobecker@lc.edu Louise Jett | Advisor ljett@lc.edu
a camera and pushing a button or depending on Photoshop to create great images,” Gausling said. “I really feel that by the end of the semester my students leave the class feeling very accomplished with the things that they learn. That is so much fun to see happen.” In Gausling’s Digital Photography classes, she teaches the concepts and techniques of digital photography and image manipulation. She also helps students get the most out of their digital cameras by focusing on topics such as resolution, camera operation, composition, creative techniques, image editing and restoration. In addition, her students also learn how to print images and share them online. In her advanced classes, Gausling continues the development of digital photography and editing skills. Students gain an advanced understanding of camera operation, indoor and outdoor lighting strategies, composition, digital image manipulation, printing techniques, and the presentation of digital photographs. This course focuses upon a variety of hands-on projects, in-class critiques, and the development of a portfolio. Kalyn Moore, one of Gausling’s former students, said, “I really enjoyed her class. It helped me learn how to use my camera and take awesome pictures, and she was very helpful with everything I needed.” To learn more about L&C Computer Graphics program, visit www.lc.edu/program/computergraphics.
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“That award is extra special to me because now I get to award it to my students,” Gausling said. Gausling first started teaching photography for the College for Kids program at L&C. Having a great time with it, she asked if she could teach adults in Corporate and Community Learning continuing education offerings. When ask about what teaching her first college credit course was like, Gausling said, “Nervewracking! The kids’ class was pretty easy and so was the continuing education class. But, the first time I got up in front of a class that I was going to have to give grades to, it scared the heck out of me. I have social anxiety, so I sometimes have a really hard time talking in front of people I do not know. But, once we got started, it got a little bit easier. Luckily, I had Paige Allen, who is the photographer in Media Services as a mentor and she helped me get everything organized and ready to go,” Gausling said. “I still get really nervous at the beginning of each semester, because you never know what is going to happen, what kind of personalities will be in the class and all the new names/faces to learn. But, at the same time, it is very exciting to start with a fresh batch of students and get to see all the great work they will do.” As a teacher, Gausling hopes to bring respect back to the art form that is photography. “I try hard to instill in my students that there is much more to photography than just pointing
“Two of the major requirements to study abroad are having a GPA of at least a 2.75 and being a student at Lewis and Clark Community College,” said L&C Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Adrienne Reed Oliver. There are many ways for students to get assistance paying for their schooling and traveling. For example, if a student receives a Pell Grant, he or she could possibly get assistance through Financial Aid.
There are also a few different scholarships available for students who apply. The Gilman scholarship, according to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship website, is an undergraduate grant program for U.S. citizens of limited financial means to enable them to study abroad. The Gilman International Scholarship is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and
cooperative agreement are credit courses that are taught in a foreign country and normally offered during a time period of less than six weeks, Reed Oliver said. Fall and spring semesters opportunities to study abroad will include Canterbury, England, at Canterbury Christ Church University; Carlow, Ireland, at Carlow College; Salzburg, Austria, at Salzburg College; Seville, Spain, at the International College of Seville; and Xi’an, China, Chinese at Xi’an International University (XAIU). The deadline to apply is March 15, 2017. Study abroad opportunities for the summer will include Dijon, France, at the University of Burgundy; Salzburg, Austria, at Salzburg College; San José, Costa Rica, at Costa Rica Language Academy; and Carlow, Ireland, at Carlow College. The deadline for the 2017 summer opportunities has passed, but these opportunities could still be available in the summer of 2018. There are travel opportunities inside the country, also, and students have the opportunity to meet other American and international students. Students interested in heading to the airport must meet the minimum requirements: having at least a 2.75 GPA or higher, having twelve to fifteen earned college credit hours, having a “B” or better in Freshman Composition, submitting two letters of recommendation, Photo provided by: 123RF completing an application and making a Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of monetary deposit of $500. State. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural If accepted, students can then decide Affairs fosters mutual understanding between where to go. There are different applications, the United States and other countries. requirements, and deadlines for each Institutional scholarships, through the place. Students must also begin making Illinois Consortium for International Studies arrangements for their trip, such as, getting and Programs Home, are offered as well. a passport, attending orientations, arranging ICISP is a regional source of leadership and insurance, etc. cooperation, which promotes international Interested in meeting new people and education and cultural diversity. traveling while learning? Contact Reed The specific courses targeted for this Oliver for more details at ayreed@lc.edu.
L&C Wins Green Genome Award SHELBY WALLACE
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Lewis and Clark Community College has been selected as the American Association of Community College’s (AACC) Sustainability Education & Economic Development (SEED) Green Genome Overall Award winner. Sustainability has long been important to L&C. With recycling bins marked for specific materials scattered across campus, and huge solar panels gracing the Trimpe building, it’s no wonder that L&C won the AACC and SEED Green Genome Overall. According to theseedcenter.org, the Green Genome Award is based on standards from the SEED Center’s publication: “The Community College Green Genome Framework: Integrating Sustainability and Clean Technology Workforce Development into the Institution’s DNA.” On their site they state that, “the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) awards cash prizes to exemplary community
colleges for their sustainability education initiatives through their SEED Center initiative.” Chosen from thousands of schools across the nation, L&C was one of only nine schools to win the award. L&C was also chosen as the overall winner, receiving an $10,000 cash prize for exemplary efforts to promote sustainability education, practices, programs and training. Nate Keener, the director of sustainability at L&C said, “L&C won the award because we demonstrated that sustainability is part of our DNA. It is a thread that runs through campus governance, program design and delivery, strategic partnerships, and community engagement. Other community colleges won individual awards for each of those subcategories, but LC stood out as a high achiever overall in every category.” L&C expresses their green values in several ways: Recycling, Composting, Energy Saving Lighting, Energy Efficient Technology, Water Bottle Fillers, EcoRoad, Greener Transportation, Controlled Burns and Habitat Management, as well as Renewable/Alternative Energy Production.
The college not only expresses these values but teaches them in the classrooms as well. According to L&C “The college not only features a number of sustainability-centered academic programs and courses, both credit and noncredit, but also infuses sustainability into the general curriculum.” L&C’s green values don’t stop at everyday changes either. L&C has a Climate Action plan that, according to their site will “achieve carbon neutrality in 50 years, or Fiscal Year 2058.” Winning the Green Genome Award, let alone being the overall winner, is an impressive feat. Keener stated, “Many of the college’s emissions can be solved with math. X number of dollars to install X number of solar panels to offset X amount of greenhouse gases. But our commuter emissions will take conscious, intentional, committed effort from students, staff, and faculty to reduce. We need to collectively rethink how we commute, and that will take time. We should begin organizing and communicating about commuting best practices now so we have plenty of time to implement improvements.”
The installation of the bioswale and pervious pavement on campus roadways and parking lots is part of the college’s sustainability initiative. Photo provided by: L&C Flickr
L&C will continue to further their efforts to be a green college via its sustainability plan. For more information on the Green Genome Award or L&C’s sustainability program, contact Keener nkeener@lc.edu.
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South Carolina Mourns the Losses From Recent School Shooting
KELLY RULISON
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A 14-year-old gunman opened fire outside an elementary school in South Carolina on Sept. 28, around 1:45 p.m. Four people were shot and two were killed including the suspect’s father, Jeffrey Osborne, and a six-year-old boy named Jacob Hall , according to www.abcnews. go.com.. Just before the end of classes at Townville Elementary School, police say a 14-yearold boy armed with a handgun appeared at a playground behind the school and started shooting at teachers and children as they were at recess. Hall was shot in the leg, officials said. Another boy was shot in the foot and a teacher was shot in the shoulder. On Oct. 1, Hall passed away after being on life support at Greenville Memorial Hospital. His family said in a statement that because of the amount of blood he’d lost,
he’d suffered a major brain injury. According to Anderson County coroner Greg Shore, Osborne was found dead with a gunshot wound. The gunman’s grandparents were the ones who made the 911 call. After shooting his father, the suspect then drove three miles to the school. Police are still investigating how he got the vehicle. Volunteer firefighter Jamie Brock, who arrived minutes after the 911 calls were placed, tackled the teen to the ground. The suspected teen gunman was taken into custody at the school, officials said. The remaining students were taken to Oak Dale Baptist Church, where they were reunited with their parents. The suspect has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. On Oct. 3, the Solicitor’s Office announced that it had filed a motion to try the teenager as an adult for two charges of murder, three charges of attempted murder, and five charges of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.
A student looks out of the window of a school bus as she and her classmates are transported to Oakdale Baptist Church following a shooting at Townville Elementary, Sept. 28, 2016.
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Photos from left: Dee Kilgo appreciated being invited to L&C to give her lecture for a great turnout. Researchers believed that DaVinci created the Mona Lisa as a way of a self portrait. There are many similarities between the two portraits. In 1911 a man by the name of Vincenzo Perugia cut the Mona Lisa out of her frame in a popular art museum in Italy. A few days had gone by before anyone noticed, but when they did the news appeared on the front page of every paper in every country. Photos by: Krystie Morrison
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Dear Matthew, I am a freshman in college, I don’t know many people and don’t make friends as easy. How could I make more friends? Thank you in advance, The Freshman Dear Freshman, Starting your first year of college and trying to make friends is very difficult I understand I am a freshman as well. With a new routine and unfamiliar faces it can be hard for anyone to adjust to the new people around them. Unlike high school where everybody grew up together and were primarily the same age, college offers a wider range of ages and people from several surrounding counties. Personalities differ in college and cliques aren’t as powerful making it harder to find a place to fit in. It is harder to form long lasting friendships with people in college because you may only see them once a week or in passing. But never fear Matthew is here to let you know there are many ways to make memorable, long lasting friends in college. One way to make friends and prepare for tests all at the same time, is to form study groups. While you are studying you get to know each other while sharing common struggles. Study groups can meet anywhere you are comfortable, making it easier to get to know each other. If you like to read a fun way you can form a book club with other avid readers who share the same hobby. Another cool place to meet people is the cafeterias. People go there to relax, play card games and some play Magic The Gathering a really cool card game (in my opinion). A good thing to remember when trying to find new friends is don’t be afraid to take advantage of new opportunities. You are not the only new person having a hard time making friends, so open yourself up to all the new and exciting opportunities Lewis and Clark has to offer. Make it a point to say hi and introduce yourself to people you pass in the hall, you never know when a new friend is standing right in front of you. Your friend, Matthew
Opinions 04 Living with Epilepsy: A Life Changing Condition Vol. 47 Issue 3 Nov2016
KRYSTIE MORRISION kmorrison@lc.edu
One cold and dreary morning in June, my grandfather and I traveled to Chicago to retrieve my sister from the Great Lakes Naval Base. I awoke that morning with such happiness as we began our long journey to see my sister. My grandfather, who usually sleeps until about noon, awoke at dawn ready to face the day. Approximately four hours later we arrived at the Great Lakes Naval Base. It reminded me of a scene in a movie. The entrance to the base had chain-linked gates surrounding the entire area and sailors running around as far as the eye could see. As we pulled into the small and almost empty parking lot, a man wearing a dark blue shirt along with pants that matched perfectly directed us to the pick-up area. We sat in the parking lot for what felt like a lifetime before I saw my sister hobbling towards the van. My sister, Stephanie, had knee surgery the previous day and she received a week’s worth of leave to recover. Despite the crutches that adorned both sides of her, my sister still wore her dress blues and had her dark brown hair pulled back into a very neat and proper bun. As soon as she managed to get in the van, she looked absolutely relieved. We made a quick stop at a nearby McDonald’s, and we were on the road once again heading home and that’s when I blacked out. I regained consciousness for about a minute before I realized that someone was trying to pull me out of the van. Out of instinct, I immediately grabbed a hold of the side of the door to keep from being pulled out. I heard voices all around me, but I had no idea what was happening. “Krystie, it’s okay. We need you to let go sweetie. Nothing bad is going to happen to you,” one voice told me calmly. “We are just here to help you, dear. You need to let go so we can get you in the ambulance,” another voice added. Both of these voices confused me because I couldn’t tell if I was dreaming or if this was actually happening to me at that moment. In the short time I had to think I wondered, “Why did I need help? What was happening that I needed to be put into an ambulance?” Then I blacked out another time. This time when I regained focus, I could see my grandfather’s vehicle weaving in and out of traffic. I then looked around my surroundings to see if I could piece together a few things. The realization hit me that I
was now in the back of an ambulance and being interrogated by an EMT. The EMT that sat next to me was an older lady with silky looking grey hair. Her voice sounded very sweet as she spoke to me. “You experienced a seizure in your vehicle while you were traveling down the interstate. It looks like you bit your tongue and banged your head up pretty bad, dear. We should be arriving at the hospital soon and then you will find out more,” the EMT said. Her words hit me like a ton of bricks. I have never witnessed or experienced a seizure, and I was beyond scared at this point. As soon as we arrived at the hospital, a nurse dressed in very colorful scrubs and clean, white shoes directed the EMTs to the nearest exam room. At this point, I had regained full consciousness, and I was very aware of my surroundings. My sister walked into my room and sat down next to my bed in silence, while our grandfather filled out paperwork at the nurse’s station. After fifteen minutes had passed, the doctor knocked on my door. When he walked in the room, I thought of a shorter version of George Lopez. His accent was very strong and it made it difficult to understand what he was telling me. “Hello Miss Morrison. I am the doctor on-call this afternoon and there are a few things I would like to ask you,” he said confidently. “Are you aware of the circumstances you are in?” My reply was a little slow and not very informative. “All I know is that one minute I’m riding in the van and the next I’m hanging on for dear life as someone tried to pull me out.” “I would like to keep you overnight for observation,” the doctor said.
“I would much rather go home. I don’t live anywhere near here and it would make it a lot easier on my family and me if I could get checked out at a closer hospital,” I told him. The doctor understood my reasoning and after signing a stack of paperwork that was as tall as a mountain, I was released. My entire body was sore and it was very hard to walk. Now there were two disabled people coming back to Bunker Hill instead of just one. My sister wheeled me out of the hospital and into the sunshine that seemed to be even brighter than before. When we made it back to the van, I crawled into the very back and passed out for the rest of the long ride home. At the age of sixteen, just a few months after I received my license, I was diagnosed with epilepsy. My life has been different ever since that cold and dreary morning in June when I experienced my first seizure. I was no longer a carefree teenager only worrying about school, boys, and what I was doing with my friends. Instead, I constantly lived in fear of when my next seizure would strike and who will be around to witness it. I’ve experienced five more seizures since that life-changing day five years ago. It’s been a long road and there has been quite a few bumps along the way, but I’m confident that I will come out stronger and wiser after dealing with the hand I’ve been dealt. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and in honor of those who are fighting against epilepsy and those who have fought, but unfortunately lost their battle, I would like to share my story. My hope is that the reader will understand how difficult it is to have epilepsy and what it is like to be told that you have an illness that can change your life forever.
Pumpkin Spice Lattes on the other hand, have only recently became a popular drink in the U.S. Starbucks began developing the Pumpkin Spice Latte in 2003 to compete with their other seasonal drinks such as the Peppermint Mocha and the Eggnog Latte. In 2003, the Pumpkin Spice Latte was released in a few Starbucks stores. The following year, it was sold publicly, and became the most popular seasonal drink that the company had ever offered. Originally, the recipe for Pumpkin Spice Latte did not even contain real pumpkin, according to controversial pseudoscience blogger Vani Hari. While apple cider on the other hand, has always been made with apples as the most important ingredient. There are several reasons why Apple Cider is by far the best choice of the two. Despite being an old drink, Apple Cider has a unique versatility about it, that allows different orchards to make their own recipe.
This means you can find Apple Cider almost anywhere! Many orchards make their own Cider right from their own sweet (or sour) apples. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, however, mainly are sold at Starbucks. You may be able to find a few knock-offs at different fast food chains but otherwise, the one at Starbucks is the real deal. While all the others tend to flop. The health benefits of Apple Cider much outweigh those of Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Apples are one of, if not the main ingredient in cider while Starbucks omitted the pumpkin in the Latte the first few years! This meant that you weren’t even getting the benefits of pumpkin. Now, if made with pumpkin, it contains only a small amount for “flavor.” The fact of the matter is that Pumpkin Spice Lattes just don’t do pumpkins enough justice, while Apple Cider honors the crisp flavor and versatility of the apple. Overall, Apple Cider is an age-old drink that has had plenty of time to grow and progress.
Apple Cider has health benefits due to the main ingredient being the apples, versus Pumpkin Spice Lattes that barely have any pumpkin. Available almost anywhere, Apple Cider is the way to go this fall!
of which are based solely on personal preference. The key to choosing the best one for you, though, is to look at the active ingredients. Different active ingredients mean a variety of things - some will offer sensitivity protection, while others provide tartar control, as well as implement other benefits. For sensitivity control, look for dentifrices that include potassium nitrate, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, strontium chloride, or stannous fluoride. When wanting to achieve tartar control, seek the following: tetrapotassium pyrophosphate, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, sodium hexametaphosphate, triclosan/copolymer, and zinc compounds. Xylitol is an active ingredient in preventing cavities, and should be chosen
when selecting sugar-free gum. It is the best way to prevent cavities between brushing and flossing. Depending on the effectiveness of a product, your dentist may prescribe a prescription toothpaste such as PreviDent, or a prescription mouthrinse like Chlorhexidine. Both are more highly concentrated in the active ingredients listed, thus providing a stronger, quicker product. Another common question I receive along with the first is, “What order should I brush, floss, or use mouthrinse?” Truthfully, as long as the process is being thoroughly and correctly done, it doesn’t matter what order they are completed in. For a complete list of products approved by the American Dental Association, visit http://bit.ly/15gO3wO.
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Apple Cider vs. Pumpkin Spice Latte SHELBY WALLACE
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Fall is a great season to warm up with your favorite cup of whatever floats your boat. Every year, the shelves of grocery stores are slammed with holiday-style drinks. You go through the drive-through and are in awe with the new limited edition beverages that you just can’t wait to get a sip of. However, I’m here to tell you that you’re going to struggle between two of the most well-known and well-sold drinks out there- Apple Cider or Pumpkin Spice Latte. Apple Cider has been around for what seems like forever. According to DrinkFocus.com, Cider making has been around since 55 BC! The site states that “When the Romans arrived in England in 55 BC, they were reported to have found the local Kentish villagers drinking a delicious ciderlike beverage made from apples.”
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Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu
One of the most common questions I am asked as a hygiene student is, “What toothpaste/ mouthrinse should I use?” This depends on your specific oral health needs, if there are allergies present, as well as personal preference of taste. A dentifrice is a paste or powder used to clean the teeth; more commonly known as toothpastes. Both toothpastes and mouthrinses come in many different flavors, colors, and consistencies, all
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Wikileaks Reveal Clinton’s Hypocrisy on the Mid East RYAN ROBERTS
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Wikileaks, the controversial publisher of news leaks, has recently revealed Hillary Clinton’s hypocrisy to the Middle East after publishing emails from Hillary’s campaign chairman John Podesta. The emails, whose legitimacy has been neither confirmed nor denied by the Clinton campaign, have been damning as they exposed her campaigns knowledge that the governments of Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been providing support for ISIL even though the Clinton Foundation accepts money from Saudi Arabia. In an email sent by john.podesta@gmail.com to hrod17@clintonemail.com, Podesta wrote, “While this military/ para-military operation is moving forward, we need to use our diplomatic and more traditional intelligence assets to bring pressure on the governments of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which are providing clandestine financial and logistic support to ISIL and other radical Sunni groups in the region.” This revelation comes after Congress overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing the families of 9/11 victims to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for their involvement in the Sept. 11 attacks. Mario Love, professor of political science said, “I don’t think we are going to freeze any assets, it’s more symbolic.” Acknowledging that the governments of Saudi Arabia and Qatar have been providing support for terrorist groups throughout the Middle East shows a clear conflict of interest as the Clinton Foundation has accepted between $10 million and $25 million from the Saudi government according to their website, along with more from individual Saudi entities. This begs the question whether
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foreign interests would influence a Clinton administration. It also exposes hypocrisies of the Clinton campaign for accepting money from a state that funds terrorism and abuses human right, a criticism Clinton often applies to Iran and Russia. Donald Trump, mentioning the hypocrisy during a rally on Oct. 14., said, “Hillary thinks that they are funding ISIS, but still takes their money. And you know their views on gays and you know their views on women.” Clinton has also been accusing the Russians for supposedly supporting Trump by releasing the hacked emails, in an effort to help him win the election. Love said, “People will complain about the influence of the Russians, but nobody brings up the financial connection between Saudi Arabia.” When discussing the situation, comparing any information competing with the established narrative as white
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noise. Emails have been a continuous issue since it was exposed that Hillary Clinton broke the law by using a private server to conduct classified business as Secretary of State. Julian Assange who founded Wikileaks in 2006 to publish secret information and classified media from anonymous sources has been leaking information about the Clinton campaign throughout the election. Assange, himself a controversial figure, has been living in the Ecuadorian embassy in London since he sought political asylum in 2012, has been accused of sexual assault by two Swedish women and is wanted by the Swedish government. However, Assange argues that these charges will be used as grounds to extradite him to the U.S. where he is wanted for his involvement with Wikileaks. For more information about the Wikileaks, visit dailycaller.com.
Letter to the Editor, The Bridge “Godfrey! Want Your 911 Emergency Medical Services Cut? Then, Pony Up on Election Day!” Pre-February 16, 1968, there was no “911 calling!” Yes, that’s right! And, that first 911 call, was placed in Alabama! Just think for a moment... How we all take this 911 “home” emergency assistance for granted, we assume that a fully trained, professional, will answer our emergency call,, don’t we? Dispatch an emergency vehicle within minutes, to your home! Our children know to punch 911, we’ve trained them! Didn’t we? And, let’s admit it, our expectations are pretty darn high, expecting lives to be saved, expected to be helped, no matter the situation, medically treated, i. e., heart attacks, strokes, asthmatic attacks, broken bones, excessive bleeding, whatever the urgency, without asking, how you’ve ever voted! Godfrey’s Fire Protection District, has an issue on the November Ballot, asking for a minimal property tax increase. I am asking you, to consider, to pass this bill, in favor of Godfrey’s Fire Protection District!! It’s non-political! After all, it is this team of professionals, with the Fire Protection District, who rushes forward in any danger, on our behalf! If, you don’t think 911 Services aren’t so important, for you you or someone you know, well, think, again, for your family’s well-being! We never know, do we? I am asking you to take the time, to find out more about this Godfrey ballot issue. And, support your Godfrey Fire Protection District, on election day! Thank you, Jaris Waide, a former 911 caller & Survivor. Wish, I had been living in Godfrey, at the time!
Third Parties Offer Alternative Ideas KELLY RULISON
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With all the scandals and outrageous words spoken by our Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, people are looking for a third option. Jill Stein and Gary Johnson are third party candidates that may be the option people need. Stein is a Harvard Medical School graduate physician, a political reformer, and an environmental activist who is the Green Party’s nominee for president. She spent 25 years as a physician and researcher before transitioning into politics and social activism. Her first major act in politics was in 1998 when she participated in the campaign to pass the Clean Elections Law in Massachusetts. This bill was designed to reduce the influence of big-money lobbyists and special interest groups by limiting public money from being used to co-finance the political campaigns of candidates who refused to agree to a $100 contribution cap. From the start, Stein’s core political philosophy has always been focused on the environment. Renewable energy and campaign finance reform, issues that deal heavily in the Green New Deal, has been her pitch to the American people for the
general election. The Green New Deal covers her commitment to create “20 million living wage jobs that provide 100% clean renewable energy by 2030” while “reviving the economy, halting climate change, and making wars for oil obsolete.”Johnson, the other third party candidate that’s sweeping the nation, is the Libertarian presidential nominee. Johnson is the former governor of New Mexico. During his term in office, he vetoed almost 800 bills sent by the state legislature, which led to arguably the state’s worst ever legislative gridlock. However, his stand also massively reduced government spending by decelerating spending growth and wiping off the state’s budget deficit. By the end of his term, the treasury even reported a $1 billion surplus; all achieved without raising any taxes. Johnson started out studying at the University of New Mexico. While there, he started a handyman business as a means to achieve financial independence. After graduating with a degree in political science in 1975, his company, Big J Enterprises, expanded into remodeling and renovation, and eventually, construction. It was this business that lead him to be more goal-oriented and to be more active in politics. Johnson is a passionate believer of
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liberty, individual rights and small government. He is against military intervention and high taxation. He is convinced that existing drug laws and policies are doomed to failure. Johnson is also a strong proponent of personal responsibility. He believes that
anyone in the country can make their own fortune with hard work. America needs to remember that there is more than just Republican and Democrat candidates. For more information on Johnson or Stein visit www.2016.presidential-candidates.org.
people, too. The Illinois Transportation Taxes and Fees Lockbox Amendment is going to be on the ballot this November. This amendment, if passed, will block lawmakers from using transportation funds for anything other than their stated purpose. Because it is important to do research before voting, check out saferoadsamendment.com to learn more about this amendment. This amendment will have a huge impact on Illinois budget. If people skip voting in this election, they will also lose the chance to make a decision on how Illinois sections off its spending. Considering the budget crisis the state is in, voting on this amendment is extremely important. Another thing to consider is that, without the incentive of voting, people would be much less involved in what the candidates
are saying. Fact checking has become extremely popular during the debates. While this has been used as a tool the candidates use to prove each other wrong, it also has other benefits. Viewers actively interested in our government’s politics are being encouraged to be educated on national issues. Each time a viewer fact checks something a candidate says, they are becoming more aware of the problems America is facing. Because American citizens can vote, they have a choice and can promote change while being active in this process. A vote is more than just a piece of paper with a little black circle filled in. That single vote literally helps determine
the future of America. People complain that this is cliche to say, but it seriously is true. Whatever leader is chosen for the country, they can drastically change how things work in America. The next four years with Donald Trump would be nothing like four years with Hillary Clinton, or Jill Stein, or even Gary Johnson. All of the candidates still in the running have drastically different plans and it’s up to the voters to figure out which one they want. Even if the candidate’s plans are not 100 percent what a voter wants, it is still better to pick a candidate closest to their ideals rather than stand by idly. If you are struggling to figure out which candidate is best for you, visit bit.ly/ E2016quiz for an in-depth, unbiased quiz that can help you decide which candidate shares your views. Also, become involved in the upcoming election today by checking if you are registered to vote at ova.elections.il.gov/ RegistrationLookup.aspx.
Raise Your Voice in This Year’s Election HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu
Our country has an incredibly difficult decision to face on Nov. 8. While this has been one of the most unique elections in American history, it is finally coming to an end. Because it is such a hard decision to make, some have said that they would prefer not to vote. While it is understandable why this line of thinking is becoming more popular, there are a few reasons to reconsider. The ballot contains more than just the presidential election. Along with picking the next president, Illinois voters will also have to vote on a U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative. A president’s power is measured by how much of his party controls the Senate and House. Therefore, voters can make a huge difference in the amount of power a president has by voting on these other categories. There’s more on the ballot than just
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Now that we’re well into fall, I wanted to look into some of my favorite, and least favorite, albums of the season so far, as September and October have been fairly interesting months for music. First up, we have the new album from Angel Olsen entitled “MY WOMAN.” Olsen has been one of my favorite discoveries of the year after she dropped the fantastic first single for this album called “Intern,” a minimal synth pop song that’s pace is slow, but far from boring as Olsen’s voice and lyrics are so captivating. The rest of the album though is not even close to synth pop, as Olsen draws influences from farther back in the past, including 1950’s pop in her emotional delivery, 1970’s rock in her expansive arrangements, and 1950’s country in her lyrics. From the in-your-face “Shut Up Kiss Me” to the drawn-out “Sister,” “MY WOMAN” is an extremely well-rounded rock record that deserves even more focus than it’s already gathered. Listen to “MY WOMAN” on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2bJoMBF. Next up, we have the first album in 5 years from Bon Iver, “22, A Million.” The project helmed by Justin Vernon had been held on hiatus until later this year when Vernon surprise announced the album and played the entire thing at his Eaux Claires festival a
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month and a half before its release. After hearing the singles, I was insanely excited for this project. I’ve never been able to completely get into Bon Iver and with the more electronic direction he was heading in, this album might’ve been the one to finally grab me. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. What we got was a lot of half-baked ideas turned into songs that have something interesting in them but don’t further expand on it. For example, “21 M◊◊N WATER” has what could be a really killer outro with the glitched and chopped saxophones, but instead it just serves as a transition into the next track, “8 (circle),” which is best described as a badly compressed 1980’s movie theme song, cheesy synths, lyrics, vocals and all.
What could have been one of the best albums of the year brings in one of the most frustrating, as it is definitely not a bad album, but it really isn’t that good either. It’s Vernon in the midst of a progression in his sound, not really at the finish line of it. Listen to “22, A Million” on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2dv6WWh. Finally, we have the new album from Detroit rapper Danny Brown called “Atrocity Exhibition.” It’s been three years since Brown’s last record, “Old,” but he hasn’t spent that time not working, as he spent two years writing this new album and nearly a year recording it. And you can really tell Brown and his producers spent their time working on this as it features some of the most innovative hiphop production I’ve ever heard. Not until Death Grips came onto the scene have I heard something this unique within the genre. While his lyrical content might be starting to show it’s age a little, focusing heavily on his descent into drug addiction and mental illness, it’s more than forgivable as his flows are still heavily intact, proving himself to be one of the best rappers out right now, if not the best. Songs like “Ain’t It Funny” and “Dance In The Water” continue to blow my mind, as I just have to wonder how the hell he did it. By far, “Atrocity Exhibition” is the best rap album of the year on innovation alone. Listen to “Atrocity Exhibition” on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2cAUC5C.
Alternative Music Still Center Stage BRYAN READY
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Turning on the radio or going into a garage to listen to the depressing undertones of life didn’t become a thing until the 1990s, when the alternative rock scene emerged. Alternative Rock was founded by bands such as REM and U2, and later popularized by Nirvana, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. This genre reaches a wide range of styles. It being the alternative choice to mainstream music, stretches it across many platforms of rock music. Before alternative rock flittered over airwaves in the U.S., it had boomed in Britain with several underground musicians playing in clubs across the country. This type of music didn’t really rise in the U.S. until the grunge scene hit the airwaves with Nirvana the first ever mainstream alternative rock band. Ironically enough, Nirvana was given credit as being one of the founders of a music genre that by its very definition was never supposed to become mainstream in the first place. Nirvana would forever be placed in the history of rock music after the suicide of band member Kurt Cobain. Other bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day picked up on the radio under the same genre as well continuing where Nirvana had left off. Record companies, noticing the rising popularity in the alternative rock scene, began labeling as many band as they possibly could get a hold of as that genre. Looking back, many music critics can see that several of these had more of a pop sound than a rock one.
This is what led to such a wide variety of music under the banner of that genre. Stretching the musical variety by a wide margin changed the definition from underground rock, into anything not playing on top 40. This definition however, is not even completely accurate, as the popularity of alternative rock has progressed into a mainstream sound. Bands like Twenty One Pilots, Imagine Dragons and Sublime still fit under the umbrella of bands that are classified as alt rock, but are also played on top 40 stations. Makena Carmean, a graduate from LC’s radio program and a current on-air personality at 105.7 The Point, said she wasn’t always a fan of alternative music.
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Deathgasm: A Splatterfest JUSTIN FORREST jforrest@lc.edu
DEATHGASM is a movie filled with buckets of blood and dripping of humor. Almost reminiscent of a certain Sam Raimi franchise about a guy and his chainsaw, this movie is a story about a young metal-head from New Zealand named Brody, who is forced to move in with his very Christian aunt, uncle and abusive cousin, who pick on Brody and his two nerdy friends. On top of that, Brody also falls in love with the popular girl in school, who he feels is out of his league. Life is hell for Brody, and it is not the glamorous kind of hell the musicians in the music he likes sing about. To cope, he starts a band with his new best friend and fellow metal-head, Zakk. After a series of events, they come across pages of an ancient piece of sheet music that can summon demons. After one particularly brutal beat down by his cousin, Brody decides he could use this power to his advantage. That is when all hell breaks loose. Again, not the good kind. Is there really any good kind? Along the way you will witness pain, love, betrayal and brotherhood. It is kind of like Shakespeare, but with more demons and guitars. If you are not a fan of low brow comedy, then this is probably not the movie for you. Through it all, this movie is silly, stupid fun with good comedic timing performed by an unknown cast. Especially from Zakk’s actor, James Blake, whose brand of sarcastic and situational comedy summons plenty of laughs. Another high point is the fantastic practical effects and CGI. The major downsides here are that it takes
“I first got into alt rock during my time at WLCA,” Carmean said. “There were bands like Pearl Jam, Weezer and Foo Fighters that I had grown up listening to through my parents, but I had not really explored the genre on my own until I worked for an alternative college radio station.” Now that she works at The Point, she especially enjoys live alternative music. “Here at the Point we have two concert series’ per year, one in the summer and one in the winter,” Carmean said. “Seeing a packed venue and getting to listen to music I grew up on, and still keep up with, all associated with the station that I have the privilege of working for, feels so incredible.” To livestream some alt music, visit www.wlcafm.com.
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a second for the real meat and potatoes of the movie’s plot to get going. But, that almost works in its favor by giving you time to understand Brody and the pain and loneliness he is going through. The biggest sin this movie makes is that it squanders the side cast and antagonists of the film. It isn’t until the end of the movie before the true villains really even face the heroes, only to be dispatched quickly. Despite its faults, this movie will definitely provide fun to keep you going all the way through. I’ve mentioned earlier comparisons to describe this movie, but that doesn’t mean that this film doesn’t have its own spirit or identity. I’ve really never seen anything exactly like DEATHGASM. This movie is a labor of love to all things, gore, horror, comedy and, of course, metal. Stay tuned after the credits for a special treat and look out for the upcoming sequel “DEATHGASM Part 2: GOREMAGEDDON.” I give the movie three sixes out of five. Just kidding, I give it four reels out of five.
JOSEPH SCHLUETER jschlueter@lc.edu
The newest first person shooter game by Blizzard is sweeping the world with it’s amazing cast of characters and its hooking twist to the First-Person Shooter Genre. Overwatch is an objective based team Deathmatch which expands out of the normal shooter genre. Overwatch is aesthetically pleasing with its colorful scenery and it’s amazing character design. There are few different game modes to choose from like: control point, escort, and random brawls that switch out consistently. Control point is when there is a point both teams are fighting over and must hold them in a king of the hill style match. Escort is a game mode where it is required to be pushed along a track while one team pushes it forward and the other team pushes it back. The brawl changes from week to week changing some of the rules of a normal match usually including a small pool of characters and how fast things charge. For the characters they are separated into four major groups: offence, defense, tank, and support. Offence characters are used to do damage to the enemies. Pharah is one example of an offensive character. She jetpacks around the map shooting rockets and blasting her enemies around with a concussion blast. Defense characters are better at keeping enemies from stepping out of line and taking out anyone who goes over that line. An example of a defensive character would be Mei who takes frostbite to a whole new level. Mei works on freezing enemies and takes out any of the weaker characters with ease. Tanks are characters who are there for taking damage and pushing the enemies back from an objective. One of the tanks are Roadhog, with his insane personality and his hooking ability to pull people into him Roadhog. Supports are characters that help support other characters and heal them and keep the front line strong. Lucio is a support who focuses on soundwaves. Lucio switches between two melodies to help pump up his allies or to heal your allies which can be amped up. Lucio also has the ability to create a sound barrier around his teammates which shields his allies and himself for a few seconds. Overwatch is surely one of the few new games that has changed up the shooter genre, making it a great experience that should be tried at least once. Overwatch has the possibility to be one of the best games of 2016, if not the best.
The Girl on the Train Keeps You Guessing JUSTIN FORREST
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The Girl on the Train is a mystery thriller drama based on the 2015 book of the same name. The movie stars an incredible cast including Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Haley Bennett and Justin Theroux. This story is about three women whose lives become interconnected, mainly through Rachel (Blunt’s character), who is struggling with her obsession of her ex-husband, her previous life and alcoholism, which eventually leads to a murder mystery where she isn’t even sure if she is innocent or not. Rachel isn’t the only one with issues, as the other two women struggle with pain, abuse, and loss that all send them into dangerous coping mechanisms. While this movie does tread familiar ground when it comes to mystery thrillers, the cast and storytelling, particularly the way the movie feeds you flashbacks to fill in the blanks, will keep you hooked. Of course, like most movies of the genre, there is always a twist in the end that doesn’t go with the puzzle pieces it gives you. In this regard, you could probably see the ending coming. On the plus side, this movie contains a stellar side cast that contains cameos by Orange is the New Black star Laura Prepon, The West Wing’s Allison Janney and Friend’s Lisa Kudrow. The icing on the cake is a delightful melodramatic soundtrack throughout the movie. Making use of violin and electric guitar to keep things somber, without being too
overbearing. While not the best movie of the year, or even the season, Rachel’s emotional and mental turmoil, Anna’s paranoia, and Megan’s longing for change, coping and fate all deliver an entertaining story that, if you have an open mind, will keep you guessing. I give it three reels out of five.
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Reid Memorial Library Offers Assistance to All on Campus
SHELBY WALLACE
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Lewis and Clark Community College’s Reid Memorial Library is a wonderful resource to students and teachers alike. According to www.lc.edu/Library_Policies, the Reid Memorial Library has “over 45,000 volumes, 40 full-text periodical databases, 12,500 full-text electronic periodical titles, videos, DVDs, compact discs, and other materials to support classroom instruction, independent learning and research.” The library also has joined I-SHARE, meaning that they are now able to provide access to more than30,000 million titles throughout Illinois. Students can access the library’s I-SHARE at home and off-campus as well. Reid Memorial Library also offers services such as computer labs, study tables, interlibrary loan, self-serve photocopier, video tape players, audio tape players, and microform copiers. The library welcomes all students, faculty and staff to take advantage of what they have to offer. Liz Burns, the assistant director of instructional services, makes sure that students get what they are looking for.
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Assistant director of instructional services, Liz Burns stands next to the new books in the library. Photo by Krystie Morrison.
“We have a motto, a slogan, in the library: TEAM Reid (Relationships Encourage Independence & Drive) that is based around the idea that it takes a team approach—both within the library and outside of it—to help a student be successful in the classroom and beyond.” Burns is always willing to help. “I play many roles. Mainly I help students with research assignments, everything from figuring out a topic to finding sources to helping polish the final draft. But I also help students navigate college in general
referring them to various campus services as needs arise. Other library-related activities include choosing bestsellers for our collection, finding other resources to purchase that support courses here at the college, and simply recommending a good book to read when someone is need of break from his or her textbook…or their research project.” Always adding to their collection, the Reid Memorial Library has recently announced the addition of several wonderful titles such as “Today” by Ben Applebaum and Dan DiSorbo, “The Boy at the Top of the Mountain” by John Boyne (the author of “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas”), “The Seven Basic Plots: Why We Tell Stories” by Christopher Booker, and many more. Burns said, “I’m biased. I tend to think that all books are great. That doesn’t necessarily mean I like all books. But someone, the author, put in a lot of time, energy, and creativity into producing it and that has to be admired,” when asked about how she felt about the newest arrivals. To find out more about the Reid Memorial Library, visit lc.edu/library or can also visit the library Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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L&C Diversity Council Hosts Banned Book Event DONALD BECKER Dobecker@lc.edu
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Diversity council sponsored a banned books event called “Speak” on Sept. 29 to educate students about the banning of books in Reid Memorial Library. Associate Professor of Music Peter Hussey and Assistant Director of Instructional Services Liz Burns started this event several years ago. Hussey says that they did so “with the idea of raising awareness about book challenges and banning.” According to bannedbooksweek.org, “Banned Book Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores, and libraries. More than 11,300 books have been challenged since 1982 according to the American Library Association.”
Wellness Fair De-stresses Campus
Tables full of students gathered in Reid Memorial Library to discuss “Speak.” “Speak,” published in 1999, is a young adult novel by Laurie Halse Anderson that tells the story of high school freshman Melinda Sordino. After breaking up an end-of-summer party by calling the police, she is ostracised by her peers because of her refusal to tell them why. At the event, students also played trivia games, which involved students being divided up into teams and answering questions coming from the books. The winning team won prizes. Hussey said, “The trivia format seems to be a fun way to address a potential “heavy” topic. Each year we’ve met with success, in terms of both attendance and the goal of raising awareness.” For more information about the Diversity Council, contact Hussey at phussey@lc.edu or (618) 468-4727.
The lucky team of students who had the most points each round were allowed to come to the prize table and take a book of their choosing. Photo provided by: L&C Flickr
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Taking Control of Bipolar Disorder CALLIE LOGAN clogan@lc.edu
American Red Cross volunteered their time and so did students to save lives by donating blood to those in need.
At the wellness fair therapy dogs like Adele, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, help de-stress students.
Dental hygienist student, Hannah Auston, demonstrates the importance of brushing your teeth the correct way. Photos by: Krystie Morrison
Students worked on wheelchair ramp for resident, Larry Kirk Sr., of Bethalto. Volunteers are shown how to cut wood properly, the process of leveling posts and the importance of working safely. Photos by: Krystie Morrison
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that can affect a person’s life in many ways. However, it can be treated, and the symptoms can usually be minimized, if not controlled. I am one of the many people in the world who has been affected by Bipolar Disorder, which is also known as manic depression. The mental illness causes a person’s moods to go from one extreme to another in a very short period of time. The emotions of those suffering from the disorder can be very intense and unpredictable. A person can go from feeling like they are on top of the world to feeling like they have hit rock bottom in just seconds. It has hurt many areas of my life. Before I was diagnosed, I had tried a couple different times to commit suicide feeling like my life was spiraling out of control. The second attempt was after my daughter was born. The police took me to a mental hospital where I was diagnosed “manic depressant” and put on medication. At this point in time the medications seemed to just space me out, so I refused to take them due to being a mother and wanting to be able to function so I could care for my child. All people with bipolar disorder have manic episodes — abnormally elevated or irritable moods that last at least a week and impair functioning. As I got older, I had many jobs that I lost due to my severe mood swings. I would start a job with lots of energy and go into my manic stages where I would not only work hard during my shifts, but
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I would also cover other people’s shifts by taking on double after double shift, while getting very little sleep. Then when a low would hit I would miss days of work and end up losing my job. I was also known to go from being in a great mood to either flying off the handle and losing my temper on those around me or bursting into tears and not being able to stop crying. This affected me for a long time without the help of counseling or medication.
Stress is one of many things that can trigger someone with bipolar disorder. There are many forms of stress, from job loss to a new baby. Lack of sleep can also contribute to the illness, according to www.everydayhealth.com. Before I got my illness under control, I could barely go anywhere around a crowd or get even the slightest bit stressed without going into a panic attack. As I got older and was in and out of hospitals due to my repeated suicide attempts, more medications came out, and I tried them. Within the last few years, my doctors finally found a medication that helps me to stay more balanced, plus I attended counseling that helped me to learn many ways to cope with my triggers. I still have a hard time with some of my triggers, but others have decreased drastically. I avoid most triggers by cutting out the people in my life that were always trying to push me into a depression. I started attending church regularly and surrounding myself with positive people that are very supportive and help me when I have one of the low spells. With all the advances and medication, the strategies I’ve been taught to cope with the triggers, all the support I get from those around me, my life has drastically improved. Many remark on how much happier I seem and how much better I seem to handle the stressors in my life. If you are suffering from stress or dealing with a mental illness, Lewis and Clark Community College Counselor Renee Bauer is here to help. She can be reached at rbauer@lc.edu or (618) 468-7184.
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PokemonGO Plus: How It Works and is It Worth it?
SHELBY WALLACE shwallace@lc.edu
A major aspect of the free-to-play locationbased augmented reality game “Pokemon GO” has been almost brushed aside. However, with more and more players purchasing it, the Pokemon GO Plus has become a staple for how you can play. According to pokemongo.com, the official site for Pokemon GO, “Pokemon GO Plus is a small device that lets you enjoy Pokémon GO while you’re on the move and not looking at your smartphone. The device connects to a smartphone via Bluetooth low energy and notifies you about events in the game—such as the appearance of a Pokémon nearby—using a LED and vibration.” The Plus device allows you to catch Pokemon without having to keep your app constantly running- however, there are some catches. While the device will notify you when a Pokemon appears and allows you to throw a
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ball at it simply by clicking the button, you do not know if you’ve caught that Pokemon or not! You must open your app and check your journal activity to see if the Pokemon was successfully caught or ran away.The Plus will also alert you about pokestops! Just like the Pokemon notification, the Plus will “begin to blink and vibrate whenever you’re within range of a stop” and you will have to press the button if you’d like to search the pokestop for items. With a price tag of $34.99 many players are hesitant to drop the cash. Though, Nintendo has proven in the last few days that the Plus is updateable and will continue to gain features as the game grows. The recent update which, according to Nintendolife.com, allows you to turn off notifications for pokestops and/or Pokemon encounters, proves that the Plus is not only versatile but that the company is planning to utilize it as a permanent companion accessory to the mobile game. Some players have reported that their
egg walking distances and buddy Pokemon distances seem to track better using the Plus. There are several factors that go into how the game tracks distance, but perhaps the Plus does give players an advantage when It comes to hatching eggs and getting candy. Overall, $40 for the Plus is certainly something to think about. If you have the spare
one more course per semester to be on track for on-time graduation. 15 is the magic number of credits that students need to earn each semester to graduate on time and graduating on time is the best strategy for reducing the cost of college. Lewis and Clark supports on-time graduation through recent reductions in the total number of credit hours that a student needs to earn for an associate degree. Most programs now total at or near 60 credit hours,” said Linda Chapman, vice president of academic affairs. Students who take that “magic number” per semester typically perform better, maintain a higher cumulative GPA, and are more likely to graduate , according to Complete College America. Vice President of Enrollment Services, Kent Scheffel, says, “The program is not recommended for all students. If a student is working too many hours per week or has
other major time commitments, it may cause a problem to enroll in 15 or more hours. Students should discuss the program with their academic advisor prior to enrolling.” Students who take fifteen or more credit hours do not receive a free course, rather they are getting a discounted rate at $118 per credit hour, versus $136 per credit hour if they take less than fifteen credit hours a semester. “The state of Indiana, one of several that has implemented a program to increase semester schedules to 15 credits, discovered that not only did 15 credits/semester; 30 credits in the first year lead to increased completions and economic benefits, but to better grades. Students who took 15 credit hours also on average improved their GPAs,” said Chapman. For more information on how you can take advantage of the #15tofinish tuition incentive, contact your enrollment advisor.
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cash and would like a slight advantage in the game, the Plus may just be perfect for you. But for those casual players, just looking to enjoy the game, the Plus may be a waste of $40. Visit www.pokemongo.com for more information regarding the Pokemon GO Plus device and how it works.
#15tofinish #Finish_It HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu
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How many credit hours are you currently taking? If it’s less than fifteen, you might be costing yourself more in the long run. Lewis and Clark Community College has recently become a part of the new #15tofinish movement taking place across the United States. “Half of American college students need just
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L&C Athletes Blaze Trails to Four-Year Schools
LARRY NICKEL
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Because of Lewis and Clark Community College’s dedication to a quality sports program, most of L&C athletes go on to four-year universities. Assistant Soccer Coach and Advisor Ryan Hodge said that all sports are important to this school. “It gives us a more diverse population on our campus with players from all over the world brought into play the numerous sports we have on campus,” Hodge said. “It also gives us better student life on campus. We have more events for our student population to take part in or to show up and support.” Hodge said four-year college coaches come out to Lewis and Clark Community College to watch L&C athletes play. “We have coaches from all over the United States come out and watch our athletes,” Hodge said “Coaches are looking for experienced
college players that can come in and make an impact right away and junior college players can do that. Lewis and Clark provides a great opportunity for athletes to receive a very good scholarship at the next level as long as they take care of business on the field and in the classroom.” Several L&C athletes have transferred or are working to transfer to a four-year university. Nicole Howard, who recently transferred from L&C to Louisiana State University, was honored by becoming an All-American and Player of the year during the 2015 season. Howard began playing soccer in kindergarten at the age of 5, according to www.lc.edu. Howard said the highlight of her time playing at Rolla Senior High School in Rolla, Missouri, was getting career victories number 600 and 700 for her dad, Mike Howard, who coached her high school soccer team. L&C Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach Tim Rooney said Howard was the best soccer player he has ever seen, and she had an outstanding career during her stint here.
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Bailey McGuire was an honor student and volleyball Player of the Year at Roxana High School in 2013, but in November of that year, she suffered a traumatic brain injury from a car accident and spent over a month in the hospital, as stated in the spring 2016 edition of L&C Discover. McGuire said she got recruited to Lewis and Clark Community College. “I was approached by former Volleyball coach Jim Hunstein to play here at Lewis and Clark Community College my senior year at Roxana,” McGuire said. She is currently enrolled in the dual enrollment at L&C; which is in an agreement with Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville, that allows a student to be enrolled in both institutions at the same time. Katie DeLuka said she was originally recruited to go Maryville University, but she suffered an injury and had surgery on her arm. She would like to transfer to a four-year college, like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Her parents urged her to play softball. “My mom played Division 1 at Western Illinois University and professionally and her Dad also played on a Fast pitch Softball team,” DeLuka said. “Softball is a big deal in my family.” To learn more about L&C sports, visit www.lc.edu.
Blues All Eyes are on Blues Right Undergo Winger Vladimir Tarasenko Notable Changes ALEX MEISSNER
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Vladimir Tarasenko is a 6-foot, 219-pound right winger for the St. Louis Blues. He is one of the best young scorers in the NHL today, and the stats don’t lie. “Tarasenko is a phenomenal player,” L&C student and Blues fan Luke Clevenger said. “He will go down as a Blues legend if all goes well. His shot release is probably the deadliest in the game. As a goalie, he gives you zero time to react. He’s still young, too, and he has time to grow into an even bigger monster than he is now.” Tarasenko started his rookie season with the Blues during the lockout shortened season of 2012-2013, during which they only played 48 games, according to www.NHL.com. Tarasenko would play in 38 of them and would finish that year with eight goals and 11 assist for a total of 19 points. Also, three out of eight of the goals were
power play goals. In the 2012-2013 playoffs he would only play one in six games. The Blues lost in the first round to the Los Angeles Kings in six games. He put up no goals or assists in that one game. In the 2013-2014 season his career would really start to get going as Tarasenko would play in 64 of 82 games. He was out for the last of part of the season with a hand injury and had surgery to repair it, but he was able to come back in time for their first round matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks in April of 2014. During the regular season Tarasenko, had 21 goals and 22 assists for a total of 43 points, and out of the 21 goals five were power play goals. In the 2013-2014 playoffs, it was another first round defeat only this time it was to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games. Tarasenko would play all six games for a total of four goals no assists and two of the goals were power play goals. One of those power play goals came with six seconds
After an interesting end to the 2015/2016 season, in which they got one round away from the Stanley Cup Finals, the Blues are back at it again with some notable changes in the locker room. Not only have several notable players come and gone, but a new assistant manager has been hired to replace head coach Ken Hitchcock at the end of the season. It is the start of a new chapter for the Blues. The first of the major changes came May 31, when Hitchcock announced that the 2016/2017 season will be his last. Hitchcock, known for a hard-nosed, defensive style of hockey, is currently ranked number four on the all time NHL wins list, with 757 wins and a .606 points percentage. On June 13th, former Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo was announced as the assistant coach for the Blues and will assume head coaching duties for the 2017/2018 season. Yeo, who was fired after losing control of the locker room and losing 13 out of his last 14 games with the Wild, notably coached the Wild to a four-games-to-two victory over the Blues in 2014-2015 Playoffs, despite being viewed as underdogs coming into the series. The Blues also lost a leader in the locker room. David Backes left the Blues for a hefty payday in Boston to the tune of five years and $30 million. Backes was the captain of the team from the 2011-2012 season through the 2015-2016 season. He was the third longest serving Blues captain, after Barclay Plager and Brian Sutter. The team also traded goaltender Brian Elliott, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko poses for a Photo provided by: stltoday.com known to many as “Moose.” He was traded to portrait in this composite photo. the Calgary Flames during the 2016 NHL entry draft for a second round pick, and a conditional third round pick in 2018. Many have speculated that this move was expedited by the NHL expansion draft next year baseball except for the World Series,” Korte for the currently unnamed Las Vegas NHL team, LUKAS JONES Said. “It is just hard for me to watch any as teams are only allowed to keep one goalie. ljones@lc.edu baseball unless it is the Cardinals. But I want This leaves Jake Allen to take over the lead in the goalie tandem. Watching the St. Louis Cardinals play in to start getting into Blues hockey as they start Lewis and Clark Community College student the playoffs in October has seem to become their season.” Justin McPherson is a second year student and Blues fan Alex Meissner said, “I was shocked a routine year after year. But, October has a here at L&C, who has been a Cards fan his at first. But, then I was like ‘okay I trust in Jake.’ different feeling to it because the Cardinals whole life. It could be a smart trade. With the expansion missed the playoffs for the first time in five “It’s disappointing to see the season end the draft next year Elliott probably would have been years. way it did, “McPherson said. “I’ve been to taken anyway.” Not only have the Cardinals made the quite a few games this past season and was The most recent addition the Blues made was playoffs each of the previous five years, but hoping to maybe watch a home Wild Card the acquisition of Nail Yakupov. The Russian also the previous 12 out of 17 years, which game at the end of the season, but things Right Winger was drafted first overall by the included two World Series Championships. didn’t go the Cardinals way.” Edmonton Oilers in the 2012 NHL entry draft. So what are fans doing now? Rooting for a Who was McPherson rooting for? His growth stunted in Edmonton, however, and different team? Watching other sports? “I was hoping the San Francisco Giants his trade value has plummeted in recent years. Cardinal fans have had to make a could win it all,” McPherson added. “I liked Some speculation has been made about the decision on what to watch in October. the even year magic they had going on.” reasons behind his stunted growth, as Edmonton First year L&C student, Maeghan Korte The even year magic McPherson mentions has been a very weak team in the years since he has been a Cardinals fan for about four was drafted. years. So, this is her first year experiencing relates to the Giants’ past few World Series titles. They won the World Series in 2010, The potential for growth in a winning locker fall without playoff Cardinals baseball. room with talented linemates makes his potential “It’s strange because usually at this time 2012 and again in 2014. They missed the upside very high. The 23-year-old winger was of the year I’m watching the Cardinals playoffs in the years 2011, 2013 and 2015. acquired for a third round pick, which becomes a play,” Korte said. “Now I’m just counting They were back in the playoffs here in 2016 second round pick if Yakupov scores 15 or more down the days until Opening day on April but ended up getting eliminated by the goals this season, and Zach Pochiro, a 22-year3rd. They played a tough season and I Chicago Cubs. Nic Hale is another longtime Cardinal fan old ECHL prospect from St.Louis. think it could’ve ended better.” attending L&C, who was devastated to see One thing is certain, with many fans watching, What is Korte watching now? the Cardinals miss the playoffs. the Blues have lofty expectations set upon them “I don’t have an interest in watching this season.
left to play to force overtime. The Blues would go on to win that overtime game. In the following year in the 2014-2015 season Tarasenko would have his second best as a NHL player. He would play in 77 out of 82 games. Tarasenko didn’t play in the last couple weeks of the season because of a lower body injury. In the 77 games, he achieved 37 goals and 36 assists, the most assists he has gotten to that point in his career. His total points for that year were 73, and he had eight power play goals. In the 2014-2015 playoffs the Blues would yet again have another first round defeat this time it was to the Minnesota Wild in six games. Tarasenko would play all six games and would have six goals and one assist. He also had two power play goals. Tarasenko also had a hat trick in game two of that first round series. Finally, in the 2015-2016 he would have his best year yet. Tarasenko played in 80 of 82 games. He only missed two games because of an illness. In the 80 games he played, he finally reached 40 goals and had 34 assists for a total of 74 points. In the power play department, he had 12 goals. The Blues would finally get past the first round in the 2015-2016 season after being knocked out of the first round the past three years. In those playoffs, he would play in all 20 games scoring nine goals and six assists. Out of the nine only one of those goals was on the power play. Unfortunately, for the Blues that season ended two wins short of reaching the Stanley Cup finals. After beating both the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars in seven games in rounds one and two, the Blues lost in the Western Conference final against the San Jose Sharks in six games. In this new 2016-2017 season, Tarasenko already has two goals and one assist with one of the goals coming on a power play. L&C student and soccer fan Brady Trent said, “He is a legend, class act and highly motivated. Tarasenko is the new foundation of the team and one of the top players in the league.” All eyes are on Tarasenko, and fans hope he becomes one of the greatest goal scorers of all time.
A Long Cardinal-less October
“I feel lost not watching the Cardinals play in the playoffs,” Hale said. “As a Cardinals fan, you always expect to be watching October baseball. So it just doesn’t seem right without them playing in October. I was hoping to be watching the Nationals take the World Series from the Blue Jays. That would have be a fun series. Now, I am just watching the playoffs just for the fun in it. I am not rooting for another team.” The Nationals were eliminated by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS. It seems to be a long 2016 for St. Louis sports fans. Earlier this year, the city lost the Rams, the Blues Stanley Cup chase got cut short in the Conference Finals, and now, St. Louis has no playoff baseball for the first time in five years.
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The future of space colonization is one step closer since the CEO of SpaceX, Elon Musk, announced on Sept. 27 that they plan to establish a million person Mars colony within the next hundred years. At the International Astronautical Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico, Musk revealed the company’s Interplanetary Transport System, which will be capable of carrying a minimum of 100 people to Mars per flight. “This system really gives you freedom to go anywhere you want in the greater solar system,” Musk said. The spacecraft, which is designed to be reusable, will be essential to establishing a colony on Mars. Using SpaceX’s own Raptor engine, the ITS will be able to make the trip to Mars in about 80 days. Elon Musk made it clear that he wanted this to be a trip that people would be willing to take, which is why the ITS will include movie theaters, restaurants, and other entertainment areas. “It’ll be, like, really fun to go,” Musk said. “You’ll have a great time.” SpaceX already has plans to test a trip to Mars, using their famous “Dragon” spacecraft. The “Dragon” is the only free-flying spacecraft capable of moving large amounts of cargo from and to Earth. NASA is currently working with SpaceX to make this spacecraft suitable for a crew to fly in. According to SpaceX’s website, the Dragon’s
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first manned test flight is expected to take place in 2-3 years. To see an in-depth overview of this spacecraft, visit spacex.com/dragon. However, in order for Mars’ colonizations to be achieved, these grand plans require a lot of public and private funding. For passengers, the trip to Mars is going to expensive, with tickets per person estimated to cost $500,000 at first. Musk added that these tickets would most likely drop to a third of that price once the first few trips were made. Some people, such as Scott Pace, Director of the Space Policy Institute at George Washington University, have been vocal about their doubts about SpaceX’s plans. According to the New York Times, Pace said that the plans were “possible, but not probable.” These doubts are mostly fueled by the lack of profit this Mars venture is likely to bring, along with the possible dangers of the mission. Musk himself admitted that he would not be one of the first colonists, as the chances of dying were quite high. “I like SpaceX’s aggressiveness in the timing. Too fast and the teams will make mistakes and too slow a pace and people will lose interest. Elon has the money today for a modest effort and he needs to move before he gets old or loses his fortune,” said Paul Myers, astronomy professor at L&C. Myers continued, “as a new engineer I remember 380,000 scientists and engineers built a moon mission to land a man on moon before the end of the 60s decade. The need to go to Mars is a challenge for the new generation. [...] The USA needs a challenge.”
It seems that challenge has been accepted. SpaceX’s big announcement has prompted the United States to reveal plans of their own. On Oct. 12, President Obama revealed in a letter he wrote for CNN that the U.S. plans to have astronauts reach Mars by 2030. “We have set a clear goal vital to the next chapter of America’s story in space: sending humans to Mars by the 2030s and returning them safely to Earth, with the ultimate ambition
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to one day remain there for an extended time,” Obama wrote. To read more of Obama’s plans, visit http:// cnn.it/2dYreDg. People alive today can look forward to seeing the first astronauts land on Mars, and future generations may possibly look forward to living there. Whether it is through SpaceX or NASA, it is clear that future of interplanetary travel is getting much brighter.
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The Perfect Pair: Brad and Angelina’s Tegan and Sara Very Public Divorce
SAMANTHA SEELEY
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Canadian identical twin sisters Tegan and Sara have given the world the gift of their indiefolk-pop tunes for nearly 20 years, but they have just now experienced some fame. Tegan Rain Quin and Sara Keirsten Quin dove into the world of songwriting and playing any and all instruments at the ages of 15.Over the span of two decades, these siblings have released eight lengthy studio albums, along with numerous EP’s, and have toured on and off since the early 2000s. But, their successes are not only limited to music, the twins have appeared on many American, Canadian and European television shows, such as “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The L Word.” Their singles have been heard in plenty of movies ranging from “Dallas Buyers Club” Twin sister singing duo, Tegan and Sara. to “The Lego Movie.” The duo has co-hosted Photo provided by: buzzfeed.com mtvU’s “Woodie Awards” and won awards themselves, 10 total, including “International Sara’s music for years, but where did it all Achievement Award,” “Best New Group” and begin? “Pop Album of the Year.” It started with Plunk, Tegan and Sara’s first Writing songs about pride, break-up’s and the band with no drummer and no bass player. trials and tribulations of life, the Quin sisters These ladies still managed to win Calgary’s are also active advocates in the LGBTQ+ “Garage Warz” competition and use that studio community. time to record their first professional demo. The Of writing the song “Nineteen,” Tegan said, rest is history. “This was probably the first song that I wrote Their debut album “Under Feet Like Ours” that had a connection with the audience, which was released in 1999, but the duo wouldn’t I hadn’t yet had a song accomplish. It was sort get their huge break until their fourth album of obvious right from the beginning that it was “So Jealous,” which was released Sep. 14, gonna be everybody’s sad, weepy breakup 2004. The album went gold in Canada and was song. Even when I wrote it, I remember calling nominated for the Juno Award for Alternative Sara and her girlfriend in the middle of the night Album of the Year. in Montreal and telling them to wake up and go Meredith Ochs of Rolling Stone praised the listen, and I was like, ‘I think I wrote something debut album for its “flashes of brilliances” really sad, accidentally.’” and the album received an average score of 70 Whether it’s their sappy songs or their upbeat percent at Metacritic. pop songs, in some way their music has helped The duo recently played at The Pageant in many push out of normalcy and accept more Saint Louis, and WLCA 89.9FM gave listeners than just the status quo. a chance to win tickets. Ashley Talley, a radio broadcasting student Production Director of 89.9 Justin Myer’s said, “‘Closers’ is my favorite song by them, said, “The station worked hard to promote the and it’s just feel good music to drive around show and give away tickets. The concert was with friends and listen to.” an interesting opportunity to see how their old WLCA 89.9 has been promoting Tegan and sound and their new sound come together.”
Angelina Jolie Pitt filed for divorce from Brad Pitt on Sept. 19, also filed for sole custody of their six children: Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, Vivienne, 8, and Knox, 8. US Weekly sources state that Department of Children and Family Services was called Sept. 14 on their flight home from France. Both Brad and Angelina were questioned about the altercation on the tarmac but decided to let them go according to US Weekly. On Sept. 22, US Weekly and TMZ reported that there were rumors and allegations against Brad Pitt for child abuse. The Los Angeles Police Department and L.A. County Children and Family Services are investigating what happened on the couple’s private jet says TMZ, but US Weekly confirmed that the L.A.P.D. was not handling any reports or allegations dealing with child abuse. “Afterwards, the FBI was looking into the allegations of Brad being drunk verbally and physically with the children when Brad and Angelina would argue”, said US Weekly. The FBI is still investigating the matter to see if this claim will be taken to the federal level. Brad Pitt has also been accused of being unfaithful to Angelina with “Allied” co-star Marion Cotillard. US Weekly reported that Angelina had hired a private investigator
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to look into Brad’s activities on the set of his movie “Allied.” A couple of days later, Cotillard announced she and longtime boyfriend Guillaume Canet were expecting their second child via Instagram, leaving many wondering if the cheating allegations were false. Jim Price, L&C professor of film art, said: “In essence, celebrity narcissism is more important than the sadness and harshness than comes from the brakes of a marriage. I would certainly rather talk about the films of John Cassavetes and Kelly Reichardt than the lives of two actors who seem to seek attention for something that should remain a private affair.”
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What is your favorite Thanksgiving food? Photos by: Krista Davenport
Micah Burk
Dakota Williams
“Chicken and Dumplings, because we have it every years.”
“Turkey because I like food a lot.”
Bethalto, Illinois Computer Science Major
Edwardsville, Illinois Nursing Major
Micah Kimbel
Laura Moore
Stephine Turner
“Pumpkin Pie because grandma makes it so well.”
“Dad’s deep fried turkey because it’s a tradition every year.”
“Grandma’s turkey because she makes it.”
Jerseyville, Illinois Business Administration Major
Godfrey, Illinois General Studies Major
Edwardsville, Illinois Child Development Major
Teacup Piglets: Real or Hogwash? KELLY RULISON
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In one of the latest pet craves, people are buying teacup (also called ‘micro’ or ‘mini’) pigs for their small size. Breeders say these pigs will never grow beyond teacup size, however these lies are killing pigs, according to www.bestfriends.org. Breeders of ‘teacup piglets’ claim that these pigs are easier to care for than dogs, and that certain teacup pigs will only be 10 pounds in adulthood. The reality is that there’s no such thing as a teacup pig. Teacups are actually potbellied pigs who are either underfed so that their growth is stunted, or who are sold under false pretenses. A similar case involves a former L&C student, Chad Cowger, who adopted a Saint Bernard dog named Bella. She was underfed as a puppy and as a result is grossly underweight. “At the very least she should be 140 pounds. Last time she was weighed, she was 84 pounds. She remains anywhere between 84-92 pounds,” Cowger said. Currently Bella is suffering from medical issues that is possibly a result of her lack of nourishment as a puppy. Cowger continued, “She has moderate to severe arthritis, hip dysplasia, and an unknown immediate pain.” Bella has been on and off several different pain treatments and medications to find what would work best for her and be safest. Between January and late June, Bella needed to be on a steroid medication every other month, but has since then stopped needing them. The same issues Bella faces are also hurting potbellied pigs.
Pigs can breed when they are as young as three months old, and the parents of a piglet may be piglets themselves.Therefore, their size is not an accurate measure of how large their offspring will be in adulthood. Potbellied pigs can grow until they are five years old and reach well over 100 pounds. Many well-meaning people are buying these pigs and feeding them specific amounts of food as directed by the breeders. The result is pigs that end up suffering from weak immune systems, sensitive skin, and hoof problems. The average life expectancy for a potbellied pig is 20 years, but most teacup pigs don’t make it past five. The most heartbreaking part is that most people don’t know that this is all a scam for money. For more information about teacup pigs visit www.bestfriends.org.
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Wiffleball Tourney Dancearoke How to Set Goals and Achieve Them ASHLEY TALLEY atalley@lc.edu
A universal problem among college students is the struggle to set goals and actually achieve them. Though the situation for each person is different, most people can agree that more than half the goals they set, whether they are short term or long term, have not been met or have been brushed under the rug. So, what is it that makes achieving goals so hard? Many factors come into play such as lack of motivation, support, fear of failure or obstacles that stand in the way. “Students should focus on variables in their control.” L&C Adjunct Faculty Member and Media Specialist Louise Jett said. “Even
though failing can make us feel powerless and worthless, oftentimes we have control over more than we think.” With that being said here are some helpful tips to make achieving goals a little bit easier. Tell People To achieve a goal, one must believe in it. Thinking of an idea is one thing, but it doesn’t really become an idea until it is said out loud. So, tell someone. Also, doing so will help to create a support group of people. Keep Goals Small According to Forbes, this is one of the main reason people abandon their goals. If a goal is too big, it can cause someone to lose sight of completing it, but working toward smaller goals to meet a big goal can help improve the chances of succeeding.
Find Guidance or action plan Ask someone who can be a mentor for tips to help you become closer to achieving set goals. These people have experience and can offer advice on what to do. College students can also turn to their guidance counselors for advice and recommendations on what to do. Counselors can help students develop a plan of action or list of things that must be done. L&C students can contact Counselor Renee Bauer at rbauer@lc.edu. Stick to it Set a timeline of what needs to be accomplished over the course of days, weeks and months. This will be helpful for staying focused and keeping on track. “The best way to achieve a goal is to have
confidence and perseverance,” L&C student Lemar Agnew said. “It’s good to choose a goal that motivates you.” Reward yourself Whether a small daily goal or big goal is reached, rewards can help keep up morale by motivating people to work hard. Plus, who doesn’t love treating themselves to a slice of chocolate cake after a hard day’s work? However, even if all these tips are followed, sometimes roadblocks are inevitable, and things don’t go the right way. In these types of cases, it is important to reevaluate the situation and figure out where things went wrong and what could be done next time to prevent them. Achieving goals is not something that happens overnight. It takes hard work and dedication, but in the end the outcome will all be worth it.