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Rock the Vote at L&C Halloween’s L&C Students can Most Notorious register to vote and Monsters win concert tickets. Page 02
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L&C Hosts the 2016 BikeMS Charity Ride Photo by: Shelby Clayton
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KELLY RULISON
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L&C hosted the 2016 BikeMS event charity ride for people who suffer with multiple-sclerosis Sept 9-11. Roughly 3,000 cyclists signed up to ride all around southern Illinois. This is the second year that L&C has hosted The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s BikeMS: Gateway Getaway Ride after its relocation from Columbia, Missouri. “We wanted to bring the event a bit closer to home for some of our St. Louis area participants,” senior coordinator of the
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National MS Society Randy Adler said. “We got such great feedback about last year’s event that we’re very excited to return to campus this year,” Adler said. This event offers an opportunity for anyone seeking a personal challenge and a world free of multiple sclerosis. The cyclists took different paths based on the mile length they planned to ride, their choices being 25, 50, 75 and 100-mile routes. Saturday’s routes took riders through Fosterburg, Prairietown, Livingston, Hamel, Edwardsville, Wanda, Bethalto, Worden, New Douglas and Old Ripley. Sunday’s
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routes turned north through Brighton, Shipman, Wilsonville, Staunton, Bunker Hill, Fosterburg, Carlinville and Gillespie. “Although some of the cyclists camp here on campus, many of them, along with family and friends, stay in area hotels and patronize our local establishments throughout the weekend,” L&C President
Dale Chapman said. “In addition, they get to explore a great deal of the communities throughout our district along the bike routes,” Chapman said. BikeMS is the largest fundraising cycling series in the U.S., attracting more than 100,000 participants nationwide. Last year alone, the National MS Society raised $122.2 million to connect more than one million individuals to the people, information and resources they need to fight MS. For more information about BikeMS and their fight against multiple sclerosis, visit www.nationalMSsociety.org or www.gatewaybikems.org.
Automotive Club Works to Rebuild ‘59 Ford RYAN ROBERTS
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The Automotive Technology Department has been holding a fundraiser in order to raise money for the rebuilding of a 1959 Ford F-100 pickup truck. Students will be able to practice their skills working on the old truck, which was bought last spring. While students will gain important “live-work” experience by repairing the automobiles of faculty and staff, they have a lot more to work with fixing the truck. A long process awaits Automotive technology students as they will be rebuilding virtually every aspect of the vehicle, which will require retrofitting new parts onto the old truck, and salvaged parts from other cars, such as an old Ford Explorer, to fix the pickup. Some of the work which will be performed includes, welding, fabricating, building an engine, custom suspension work and custom break design. “It’s just an extra project for them to work on,” Clayton Renth, the Associate Instructor of the Automotive Technology Department, said when talking about his
students. Renth explained that students will gain valuable skills, which will give them an upper hand in the job market. Speaking of the finished product, Renth said, “It’s going to be a symbol for the program showcasing what future students will be able to do if they join the program. We plan to use the truck for promoting the program, taking it to car shows, and using it for recruiting purposes.” He mentioned that once this project is finished, they will look for another car to rebuild to repeat the process. For the fundraiser the Automotive Club will be offering its services to faculty and staff, who require any repair work for their cars, so that students can apply the skills they were taught in class. The Automotive Club is a state funded facility, so they cannot charge for labor, but there is a $20 shop fee, and any parts used to fix the vehicle must be paid for. If any faculty or staff would like to support the fundraiser they can contact Clayton Renth via his email cvrenth@lc.edu concerning any issues their vehicles are having, and if the work needed applies to the program, it can be fixed. “Any and all donations are much appreciated,” Renth said.
This is the 1959 Ford F100 truck the Automotive Club students are in the process of rebuilding . (Photo by: Clayton Renth)
The Automotive Club students are in the process of rebuilding a 1959 Ford F100 with a fuel injected engine that students pulled from a Ford Explorer. (Photo By: Krystie Morrison)
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Upcoming Campus Events
ROCK THE VOTE
OCT 5
Fountain Court outside Reid Cafe. 11AM-1PM
Wednesday
VIDEO GAME DAY 2016
OCT 6
Thursday
OCT 12
Hatheway Gallery. 11AM
JUSTIN MYERS
WELLNESS FAIR
Students will have a chance to Rock the Vote at L&C Wednesday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Fountain Court outside of Reid Cafe. WLCA 89.9FM and the Bridge are teaming up together to bring the voter registration drive to campus. During the event, those interested can register to vote and learn about the electoral process. Unbiased information regarding candidates and their issues will also be available. Mike Lemons the station manager at WLCA 89.9 said, “Rock The Vote has been around for years and works with musicians to encourage people to vote. We will be running a Public Service Campaign in conjunction with Rock the Vote encouraging our listeners to register to vote.” Students will need to bring two forms of identification to register to vote. One must
Commons 100, “The Grove” Area. 8AM
Wednesday
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
OCT 13
Thursday
Riverbend Arena. 2PM GRAHAM PAGANO
OCT 19
Commons Area. 11AM-1PM
Wednesday
WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT
OCT 20
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Riverbend Arena 2PM “SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN”
OCT 25
Music Building Atrium 132 10:50AM
Tuesday
BI-STATE BRASS QUINTET
OCT 26
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Music Building Atrium 12PM-1PM HALLOWEEN PARTY
OCT 31
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Reid Cafe 11AM-1PM
Monday
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have their name and current address. The other, which also needs to have their name on it, can be a piece of mail, social security card, passport or student ID. Louise Jett, Bridge Advisor, said, “The Bridge staff is excited to be helping students register to vote, during the Rock the Vote event. We will be volunteering at the event and handing out information on where and when to vote. We will have paper registration forms and help students register via their smartphones and tablets.” Rock the Vote has been going on since the 1990s. According to the website www. rockthevote.com, it is the largest nonprofit and nonpartisan organization in the United States driving the youth vote to the polls. Rock the Vote has revolutionized the way pop culture, music, art and technology are used to inspire political activity. The organization has pioneered ways to make voting easier for young adults by simplifying and demystifying voter registration and elections. For more information on how you can be involved, registered to vote or pledge to Rock the Vote, you can visit www.rockthevote.com.
Early Bird Voting at L&C
There will be early bird voting opportunities at Lewis and Clark Community College weekdays Oct. 24 through Nov. 4, from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturdays, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Trimpe ATC. Anyone who lives in Madison County can cast their ballot during the early bird voting. If students miss the Rock the Vote event, they can register right before they vote early. Registered voters can get information on how to vote by mail at www.madisonvotes.com. www.madisonvotes.com.
Rock the Vote at L&C for your Chance to Win Concert Tickets
WLCA will be giving away the following concert tickets during the Rock the Vote event:
10/9 Bronze Radio Return/ Air TrafficController at Delmar Hill 10/9 Futuristic at The Duck Room 10/10 Rae Sremmurd at The Pageant 10/17 Zed’s Dead at The Pageant 10/22 Tegan & Sara at The Pageant 10/25 Schoolboy Q at The Pageant 11/03 Lil Uzi Vert at The Pageant
Students Invited to Wellness Fair SHELBY WALLACE
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Service dogs, coloring, yoga and many more activities will be going on at the Wellness Fair at Lewis and Clark Community College on the Godfrey campus. The event takes place Oct. 12, starting at 9 and ending at 2. The event is free to attend and welcomes all L&C students and faculty. Tesha Sanson, a Nursing Instructor at L&C, said “Don’t you owe it to your body to be healthier? Come check out the Wellness fair and learn how. Best part is it’s free to attend!” The Wellness Fair is meant to promote a healthier lifestyle and features oral cancer, blood pressure, skin damage, cholesterol and diabetes screening. Lots of information will be available, such as information regarding bone marrow and organ donation registration, tobacco cessation, backpack awareness, depression and substance abuse, and much more. There will also be a drunk goggle demonstration and an essential oil demonstration. Free condoms will be handed out to anyone that would like them. Flu shots are available at the fair, for $25 or accepted insurance. To pay with insurance, students must bring their insurance cards. Cholesterol screening is available for $20 and diabetes screening for $15. Fun activities also await students, such as dog therapy, coloring, yoga and Zumba. These unique past times are meant to help studens de-stress, relax, and of course, have fun. There will be several service dogs at dog therapy, all with unique personalities that are sure to put smiles on faces. Contact Terra Sanson at tjsanson@lc.edu for more information regarding the Fair.
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Looking Back through the Looking Glass TAYLOR BEIMFOHR tbeimfohr@lc.edu
The quirky world of Alice in Wonderland came to life at Lewis and Clark Community College over this summer. For the fourth year in a row, the Monticello Sculpture Gardens pushed the boundaries of gardening with its 2016 summer garden show, Gardens Through the Looking Glass, which pays tribute to Lewis Carrol. It has been 150 years since “Alice in Wonderland” was published. The book takes place in Victorian England in the life of a young girl named Alice, who dreamed of a fun, fantastical land, where she could get away from the formality of her times. Gardens through the Looking Glass garden had two different zones. One represented the past with plants that would be traditionally found in the Victorian Era, including giant water lilies that can potentially row up to 3 meters across. The lilies on L&C’s campus are only 1yr. old and will
be kept in the greenhouse throughout winter to keep them growing. Other features of this zone were eyebrow and island beds, rose gardens and sun parlors. The garden’s second zone represented the present. It featured hybrid plants that have been recently been introduced to the horticulture industry. Visitors found new ways of gardening in this present zone, such as a vertical green wall, and succulents and cacti displays. Living walls have become more common in the last decade, Horticultural Manager Ethan Braasch said. His goal was to create a dichotomy between the past and the present. Braasch’s efforts have paid off and this past year the Monticello Sculpture Garden was deemed a Missouri Botanical Signature Garden. “Being made a signature garden has been an extremely important to our growth as a public garden,” Braasch said. Menagerie in Bloom was the 2013 summer garden show, and it connected people to plants
through plant names, which were related to animals. This show was L&C’s Media Specialist Louise Jett’s favorite show to date, because of the drawings by Professor Pat Daily featured in it. In 2014, the garden show “Bee-Dazzled” demonstrated how insects play a vital role in the pollination process. 2015’s show “Garden of Eatin” featured plants that were edible and even drinkable. Guided tours of the garden are available, weather permitting, Monday through Friday by appointment. Jett has been helping with guided tours of the garden since the first show in 2013. She loves leaving her office and guiding visitors though the garden each year. Those interested are welcome to go on a selfguided tours at any time. Brassch is tight lipped about next summer’s garden show, there will be a reveal event this fall. For more information on the 2016 show, visit www.lc.edu/lookingglass.
The Living Wall
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Fall Fest Welcomes L&C Students to the New Semester KELLY RULISON
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Lewis and Clark Community College held Fall Fest inside River Bend Arena from 11-2 p.m. August 31. Students and staff enjoyed three hours of jam-packed activities, games, and clubs tables. This year’s fall fest was a little different from last year because not only did the event get extended to last an extra hour, but some new clubs made their first introduction to the students at this event. Reid Memorial Library had a table at Fall Fest with information packets about what the library has to offer. The library has more than just academic books, it also has the latest movies and best sellers said one of the librarians at the table. TThe library was promoting a scavenger hunt, which was held Sept. 6-9, with the theme “Where’s Harriet Haskell.” Haskell was principle of Monticello Seminary for 40 years. L&C’s campus was once home to Monticello, an all-girl school that transitioned into L&C in the 1970s. During the scavenger hunt, photos of Haskell were spread throughout campus. The photos had clues on the back of them, which prompted students to find a book or object and bring it to the library front desk for a prize. The psychology club is actually 10 years old, but it was restarted in fall 2015. The club is open to all students, psychology majors or not. Cru is a new Christian club for students to get together and have Bible study. Their table included information sheets, surveys for students about joining the club, and free products for students to take, like water bottles and candy. Business of Comedy is a 1-year-old club
started in fall 2015 by students who want to gather with others and play games. This year’s winners for best club tables were Occupational Therapy Assistant Club -first place for their Ghostbusters themed table and games; Architecture Club - second place for their table full of 3-D models; and Nursing Club - third place for their table that included drunk goggles and beer pong with soda. For more information about Fall Fest and the clubs contact Jared Hennings at jhenning@lc.edu.
Left: Faculty member, Elizabeth Grant, revealed her true identity as a superhero at Fall Fest to help out with the Honors Society table.
Top: The Nursing Club gave students the opportunity to see what it would be like to play “water pong” while under the influence by wearing drunk goggles. Bottom: Who are you going to call when you need help with rehabilitation services? L&C’s very own Occupational Therapy Students.
Top: The Bridge, invited students to play Pokemon themed games while learning about everything it does. Bottom: A group of students took to the floor to dance to the popular song, “Wobble.”
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Left: Students gather around the limbo contest to watch other students show off their flexibility and compete to win a prize.
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KEEP CALM AND
ASK MATT MATTHEW RHOADS mrhoads@lc.edu
Dear Matthew, My son is a first semester student at Lewis and Clark Community College. He is struggling in some of his classes, and I just can’t help him. Could you please help me lead him in the right direction? Thank you in advance, A Concerned Mom Dear Concerned Mom, I am also a first semester student at Lewis and Clark Community College, and I struggle as well. But, thankfully here at Lewis and Clark they offer many resources to help students succeed and thrive at no cost to the student. There are a wide variety of labs that are located in different areas throughout the school. You can access the information for them online at www. Lc.edu (go to current students, then Student Success Center, and then you can click on your specific need). There is also a phone number 1-618-468-4772 that you can call and set up an appointment if you like. Here are some of the labs I visited, that I thought new students would find helpful. The Writing Desk (Located in Reid Library) They are open Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with busiest hours from 11:301:30.They help you with constructing your papers, and give you advice on how put it together. Student Success Center Specialist: Ashley Luster Communication Lab (Located in Trimpe 241) They are open Mon.-Fri. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with busiest from 12-1:30. This lab can help you with every aspect of a speech, and offers video recording. So you can watch yourself and look for things you may want to change. Student Success Center Specialist: Mary Busler Open Computer Lab (Located in Trimpe 250) They will help you with projects for computer classes, and have access to computers and you can print from there. Student Success Nikki Busler
Center
Specialist:
Math Lab (Located on the third floor of the Math Bldg) They are open Mon-Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. They help you with certain types of math and refer you to different areas as you go further in math. They also give you access to one-on-one help, have available computers, and allow use of calculators and other math aides. Student Success Brandi Kribbs
Center
Specialist:
I hope you find this information useful. The struggles of being a new student can be overwhelming. But, don’t let your son stress himself out there are so many staff and students willing to help. Thank you, Matthew Rhoads
The History Behind Halloween’s Notorious Monsters KELLY RULISON
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As Halloween gets ever closer, let’s take a look at the most notorious classic baddies, so we can be prepared for all their tricks and schemes. Who doesn’t know Dracula? No one, but does anyone know his backstory? He is based on the historical figure Vlad the Impaler, who was a notorious ruler of Wallachia. Vlad is best known for is extreme torture methods, which included such atrocities like roasting children and then feeding them to their mothers, cutting off the breasts of women then feeding them to their husbands and , true to his name, impaling people, according to www.madmonarchs.com. Talk about a terrible dude! No wonder his deeds continue to inspire fear. Next, we have the Wolf Man, a cursed soul doomed to become a werewolf at the rising of a full moon. He is based on an ancient pagan religion of Germans which talks about men
who were so savage and deadly in combat that they were considered the wolves of the god Odin. The men would go into combat in a berserk rage, terrifying their foes with their sheer ferocity and wearing only a wolf pelt for protection according to www.norsemythology.org. Frankenstein is from a novel written by English author Mary Shelley about a scientist that wants to create life. Dr.Frankenstein is considered to be the modern Prometheus. The scariness of Frankenstein’s monster comes from the fact that he is just a bunch of body parts forced together to create a scary looking living thing that should not exist. And finally, the Mummy is a monster that is cursed to remain alive forever. Mummies were not considered monsters until the early 20th century, when movies could be made about
t h e m . Egyptians believed that to ensure the pharaoh’s p a s s a g e into the next world the earthly body must be embalmed, preserved in a tomb, and “fed” by a priest through religious ritual. However, you can’t blame these pharaohs for being angry spirits. People have always been interested in mummies throughout history, so their tombs have always been raided. For more information on the history of these classic monsters visit www.unmuseum.org or www.librarypoint.org. Have a safe and fun Halloween.
SHELBY WALLACE
Melting ice glaciers, rise of sea levels, climate change, droughts, diseases, heat waves, wildfires, and the complete havoc on coral reefs and marine life are just a few effects that global warming has already caused. To fight global warming, we must treat it
like any other problem. We must realize it exists, understand what it is, and ultimately overcome it by making small changes in our lives. Please visit https://www3.epa. gov/climatechange/wycd/ to see how you can fight this terrible monster that we know as global warming.
Want to be scared? Think about Global Warming shwallace@lc.edu
October is a time when we relive our deepest fears and take notice of the darker side of life. However, many of us do not realize that the scariest things exist outside of our personal phobias. Global warming is the scariest thing, beyond spiders, snakes, clowns and ax murderers, because the end result could wipe every living thing off the face of the earth. When we were kids, we were taught to respect our earth. We even celebrated “Earth Day” and learned about alternative energy. But as the years have gone by, more and more of the older generations have convinced us that global warming is a hoax. I have some very bad news for you- global warming is not only real, but the effects of it are absolutely disastrous. Many of us have not only forgotten what global warming actually is but have forgotten about the issue entirely. Every day we are constantly contributing to the problem. We put gasoline in our cars, we leave lights on for unnecessary amounts of time, and worst of all we support the companies that rob us of greener energy. According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), “Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants collect in the atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced off the earth’s surface. Normally, this radiation would escape into space—but these pollutants, which can last for years to centuries in the atmosphere, trap the heat and cause the planet to get hotter.” While the United States and many other major countries have managed to cut greenhouse emissions and focus on alternative solutions for fuel and energy, global warming is far from gone. The effects of global warming on our planet is truly terrifying.
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Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means there will be candy everywhere you look. All that sugar intake can have more negative effects than just on your waistline. B e t t e r toothbrushing starts with the very thing you clean your teeth with. A soft toothbrush should always be used, and needs to be replaced when the bristles start to fray, or every three months, whichever comes first. Either a manual or electric toothbrush can be used, but I, myself, prefer an electric
toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes move in ways that manual toothbrushes cannot and research has shown that electric toothbrushes are more effective than a manual toothbrush. When it comes to technique, the most common toothbrushing method is called the Bass method. In this method, the toothbrush is angled up at a 45-degree angle for upper teeth, and alternatively, angled down at a 45-degree angle for bottom teeth. The 45-degree angle is used to help get the bristles underneath the gums. Rather than scrubbing back and forth, use a light, circular motion
when brushing. As I’ve said before, achieving a pattern when brushing and flossing will ensure the most success, confirming that no surfaces are missed. I like to start with the top teeth, brushing the chewing surfaces (bottom), then move to the outside surfaces (cheek side), and finish off with the inside (tongue side) of the top teeth before repeating the same routine for the
bottom. Brushing for a minimum of two minutes is crucial. Most people think that thirty seconds
or one minute is sufficient enough, but it takes a full two minutes to remove bacteria from the mouth. Some toothbrushes come with a builtin timer, but any kind of timer can be used, whether that’s a smartphone or just a classic kitchen timer. After eating all that sugary goodness, you might be tempted to immediately brush your teeth, but don’t! You’ll be causing more harm than good. The sugar in the candy will eat away at your enamel. Your mouth needs at least twenty minutes to neutralize the acid attack happening in your mouth. If you brush too soon, not only will you be scrubbing away the bacteria, but also your enamel - this is why it is so important to wait! After twenty minutes have passed, you can brush normally, and you’ll be on your way to preventing tooth decay! Graphic provided by: 123RF
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Trump vs Neocons: #ImWithHer: Why I’m Voting for Why I’m Voting for Trump Clinton RYAN ROBERTS
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The 2016 presidential election isn’t an election between Republicans and Democrats; it’s not even an election between conservatives and liberals. This election is between the neoconservative establishment and Donald Trump. Donald Trump represents a new era in American political history, because what he offers more than anything is the destruction of dysfunctional neocon establishment policies, which have been disastrous for both America and the world. In Donald Trump, we have a candidate whose primary interest in both foreign and domestic policy is the well-being of America. A businessman, who never before held political office, is the antonym to Hillary Clinton’s career politicking and neocon warmongering as Secretary of State in the Obama administration. Seeing the failure that is American foreign policy in the Middle East, the American people finally have the choice and moral duty to end the policies, which have led to the destruction of stable governments in the Middle East (ME) and the rise of ISIS in Syria and Libya. For years, under the Bush administration, there were protests concerning the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but once the Obama administration had finished the removal United States troops in 2011, opposition to United States intervention in the wars of foreign countries seemed to dwindle. Yet
under Obama and his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, we have seen the natural continuation of neoconservative intervention in the ME. During Hillary Clinton’s tenure as Secretary of State, we have seen the results of a continued American intervention in the ME with the death of Muammar Gaddafi and the progression of Libya into a failed state in 2011. Now the Obama administration continues to support rebel terrorist groups in Syria, prolonging a deadly civil war with the government of Syrian president Bashar alAssad that has displaced millions of refugees. A Clinton presidency would only exacerbate our intervention, as she has said: “Assad must go.” But what Assad will be replaced with, is unknown, but easily predictable: another failed state such as Libya, in which terrorists such as ISIS will foment. Donald Trump’s policies to prioritize America and minimize our intervention abroad have garnered much criticism from both political parties, but most importantly many so-called conservative pundits and politicians have announced that they would not vote for him, in the form of the Never Trump movement. This further proves that Trump is the antidote to the neocons that have held the reigns on our foreign policy well over a decade. It is time that America focuses on herself, and not others. Now more than ever, the American electorate can influence the future of this nation by electing Donald Trump Nov. 8, 2016.
MATT MONROE
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In this upcoming presidential election, I will be voting for Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton. While in the primaries I initially supported Senator Bernie Sanders, I realize what is at stake here, and I will not allow Republican candidate Donald Trump to become president. Getting this out of the way as quick as possible, my support for Hillary Clinton isn’t just because she’s not Trump. I’m voting for Clinton because she is one of the most qualified people to ever run for president, and I think she will do a great job in the presidency. Many of Clinton’s platforms are ones that I can easily get behind, as we both have very similar stances on social justice, from LGBT rights, racial equality, women’s rights, and support for those suffering from mental illnesses like autism and Alzheimer’s. Along with her stance on social issues, her tax plan is one I support heavily, increasing taxes on the wealthy and closing loopholes that’ll make sure they pay their fair share, along with provided tax relief for middleclass families and small business. Another obvious reason I’m supporting Clinton is that she believes global warming is real and is actively fighting against it, unlike Donald Trump, who said on Twitter, that “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” Of course in this election Clinton has gotten
her fair share of critics, mostly coming at her for her handling of classified documents in her e-mail. After an investigation, the F.B.I. recommended no charges for her but called her handling “extremely careless,” an assessment I would agree with, but it does not deter me. If you really think I’m about to vote for a third party because of something minimal (at least compared to the horrible things Trump has done) like this, you will be sadly mistaken. Unlike other Sanders supporters, specifically, the “Bernie or Bust” crowd, I’m not going to be immature and possibly throw the election to Trump because I didn’t get what I wanted. Now is the time to give support to a candidate who Sanders has endorsed over and over again since his campaign wrapped. I want someone as president that is going to take us into the future and build ourselves up, not bring us down. Donald Trump wants to divide Americans while Hillary Clinton wants to bring us all together. The choice for who should be president is obvious. Do we want the racist, xenophobic, homophobic, sexist, rude, childish, deplorable, corrupt candidate, or do we want the progressive and inclusive candidate whose biggest fault is that she listens? If Hillary Clinton does not become our president, I will be severely disappointed in this country. To learn more about Mrs. Clinton, visit her website at www.hillaryclinton.com where you can find out about events, learn about her platforms/policies, and donate to the campaign.
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MATT MONROE
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In July 2012, Frank Ocean came out with his debut “channel ORANGE,” and I didn’t quite understand it. At the time it wasn’t the album I needed considering my music taste at the time. After returning to it about a year later, I grew an even greater appreciation for it as my music tastes had matured greatly. Now, we’re four years past that debut album and after false dates, rumors, management changes, interviews with collaborators and more, the hype train has finally arrived and with it, Frank Ocean’s sophomore album, “Blond.” At first, “Blond” was a tough pill to swallow. I was confused during my first listens, not quite sure what Ocean was going for. As I began to piece together my thoughts, I realized I was underwhelmed. Really, after four years, this is it? A bunch of good, but not necessarily great songs? What is this? However, as I’ve grown past my first listens and really dug into the album, I am definitely not underwhelmed as “Blond” might just be Ocean’s best work yet and a worthy follow-up to “channel ORANGE.”
Blonde (stylized as blond) is the second studio album by American recording artist Frank Ocean.
It should be noted that both of these albums are very different in their approaches to songwriting and storytelling. With “channel ORANGE,” much of it is told from the third person. Some of these stories are Ocean’s, but not many. They are stories about other people, but in some way find their connection to Ocean and his own life. On “Blond,” the distance Frank drew between himself and his audience has decreased, as many of the albums
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stories revolve around himself. A lot has happened to him since dropping his debut album and this new album seems to be him getting that together. On one of the album’s early standouts, “Ivy,” Ocean recalls his first love, singing on the hook “I thought that I was dreaming / When you said you loved me.” However, the song is bittersweet, as the relationship didn’t last and ended badly, yet, there’s still love there. Now, before I delve further into
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the lyrics, I should talk about the album’s production, which is extremely minimalistic compared to Ocean’s previous work. The instrumentation is sparse throughout. Most songs do not even feature percussion, and whatever instrumentation there is subdued and almost ambient-like, allowing Ocean step up to the plate as a singer and lyricist. And since his last album, Ocean has improved his craft in subtle ways. While “channel ORANGE” is an album much more heavily focused on songwriting, “Blond” is much more focused on texture and mood. An example of this would be a song on the back half of the album, “White Ferrari,” with its instrumentation being heavily obscured in the background, only featuring a droning synth, an acoustic guitar, and some rattling hi-hats, as Ocean details an emotional story about an old love from his teenage years in New Orleans. Frank Ocean tries his best to find himself in his music, instead of other people. However, in the journey, he succeeds in captivating myself and millions of fans worldwide. I’m giving this album an A. Listen to “Blond” on Spotify at http://spoti.fi/2cAtW1k.
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Top: Students patiently wait in line for free food and drinks provided by the Student Government. Bottom: Our students sit back away from the crowd and listen to the music while waiting for their classes to start. Top: Students were able to sit down and study in the sunshine while listening to music and enjoying free food. Bottom: As soon as the word spread around campus about free food, more and more students showed up before their classes started to grab a quick bite to eat.
Students Learn about Deceptions and Racial Identity during “Little White Lie” Screening DONALD BECKER dobecker@lc.edu
Sponsored by Lewis and Clark Community College’s Diversity Council, a screening of the documentary “Little White Lie” was held Sept. 14. “Little White Lie” illustrates how both the bonds and the lies between family members can run deep. Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion Adrienne ReedOliver facilitated the event. “It is my hope that students saw this documentary and took it to heart,” Reed-Oliver said. “Deceptions are not things that go away. Lies and deceptions turn into hurts, and hurts can cause a lifetime of agony for the individual who is hiding the truth. I want the students to know that it is okay to express your feelings to whoever has offended you.” The documentary tells the story of filmmaker Lacey Schwarts, who grew up in Woodstock, New York, with loving parents and a strong sense of identity, despite occasional remarks from those around her, who wondered how a white girl could have such dark skin. As a child she always believed her family’s explanation, that her appearance was inherited from her dark-skinned Sicilian grandfather. As a
teenager, after her parents abruptly split, her gut began to tell her something else. Schwarts’ suspicions intensified when she attends a more diverse high school, where she suddenly doesn’t quite fit in any racial profile, and her classmates are vocal about noting it. After prodding from her boyfriend, who is of mixed race, she begins to question her true identity and the validity of her parent’s story. At 18, Lacey finally confronts her mother and learns the truth about her biological father. “Someone always gets caught in the crossfire of deceptions and lies,” ReedOliver said. “Oftentimes, it is someone innocent and unsuspecting. I wanted to make a point of noting that, almost exclusively in the United States, race defines, stereotypes and categorizes who individuals are, before they have a chance to show the distinct beauty that lies beneath the surface of their skin color.” The next Diversity Council moving screening will take place when Jen Cline facilitates “Searching for Sugar Man,” at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Ringhausen Atrium. Free pizza and soda will be featured during the movie. For more information about the Diversity Council, contact Peter Hussey at phussey@lc.edu or (618) 468-4727.
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L&C students watch the documentary “Little White Lie.”
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Men’s Soccer Team Adjusts to Top Scorer Being Out with Injury
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Spotlight on Justin Stinson ASHLEY TALLEY astalley@lc.edu
Playing center holding midfield, Justin Stinson is one of the newest additions to the Trailblazer men’s soccer team. He is currently a sophomore working toward an associate’s degree in business. Stinson began playing soccer at the age of 3 for various select teams. Soccer has been a passion of his for almost his entire life. “On the field is where I feel like myself,” Stinson said. “There’s something about the adrenalin and the rush you get giving a game your all.” Before coming to Lewis and Clark, he played for his high school, Francis Howell Central. He claims those to be the most fun years he has had playing so far, because he got to play along side some of his best friends. While there, he played alongside Coleton Brown who is a freshman at Lewis and Clark and a member of the men’s soccer team as well. “Justin’s someone I look up to as a soccer player,” Brown said. “He makes me want to be a better player and is a great friend on and off the field.” The highlight of Stinson’s soccer career so far was when he traveled to England when he was 10 to play with West Ham Youth Academy. He hopes to one day play professionally in England, preferably for his favorite soccer team Manchester United. After Lewis and Clark, Stinson wants to continue his soccer career even further. He is planning on heading to the west coast to play for a division 1 school. Specifically he has his eye on the University of Santa Barbara.
A year ago the Lewis and Clark men’s soccer team went to the NJCAA Division I National Championship Tournament and won one game in pool play. Now, the Trailblazers are 6-4, and returning forward Blake Cearns is out with an injury. When asked how he felt about the year’s team, coach Rooney said, “Our chances are pretty good. We just have to figure out who can replace our top scorer, who is out with a torn ACL.” Cearns earned NJCAA Division I Second Team All-American honors and NJCAA Junior College Division I Men’s First Team All North Region honors in 2015. He was tenth in the nation last year with 23 goals scored, and also scored the game-winning goal against Hill Community College at the National Tournament. Unfortunately, Cearns’ 2016 season was cut short by a torn ACL. The men’s soccer team finished the 2015 regular season 18-4-1 before going to the National Tournament where they beat Hill College from Hillsboro, Texas, 2-1 in the first game. Tournament play ended after the second game of pool play against Pima Community College out of Tucson, Arizona, when the Trailblazers experienced a 4-1 loss. However, the players and the coaches still received many honors. Goalie Nick Johnson was named to NJCAA Junior College Division I Men’s First Team All North Region. Returning midfielder Lochlan Reus was named as a NJCAA Second Team All-American. Head coach Tim Rooney was named Men’s NJCAA Division I North Region Coach of the Year, and assistant coach Ryan Hodge was named NJCAA Junior College Assistant Coach of the Year for the Central Region. When asked how he thought Cearns’ injury will impact this season, assistant coach Hodge said, “It is hard to replace such a good player as Blake. He creates a problem for our opponents due to his speed, size and ability to finish. He not only is a great player but he is one of our leaders on the field.
Blake Cearns scores the golden goal during overtime against Hill College to win 2-1 in pool play at th 2015 NJCAA National Championship Tournament in Virginia. Photo provided by: L&C Flickr
“We don’t expect one person to take on the burden to replace all of what Blake brought to the table,” Hodges said. “We as a team need to work harder, and this goal can only be achieved by multiple, different people. Hopefully, players such as freshmen Rhys Saunders, sophomore Justin Stinson, sophomore Lochlan Reus, sophomore Nick Harper and sophomore Markell Saddler can step up big for us. Blake is a big loss for us, and we can tell it hurt in the beginning. But, the boys are adjusting and starting to play much better.” The 2016 season started with two games at Essex, Maryland. Both games were losses, one to Monroe College (3-1) and the other to ASA New York (2-0).
Building Futures, Changing Lives: YouthBuild at L&C
SAMANTHA SEELEY sseeley@lc.edu
Building Futures YouthBuild has been a mentoring and curriculum program at Lewis and Clark Community College since 2009. In addition to the YouthBuild grant, the Building Futures program also receives an AmeriCorps grant and an Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) grant, said Sabrina Davis, the director of the Building Futures program at L&C since 2014. “AmeriCorps is an opportunity for our Youth to use the skills they are learning in the classroom, and during construction training, to do community service projects,” Davis said. “The OJJDP Mentor grants have given us the opportunity to bring in mentors to help build relationships and assist the young people while they pursue their educations and careers.” Lewis and Clark’s Building Futures program recently took to the streets of Alton for one of these projects. Students were responsible to identify the repair and beautify private and commercial properties, while helping to rebuild them at no cost to the homeowners. The long-term Central Avenue Beautification Project had more than 15 volunteers and received a $5,000 donation from the Alton and Glen Carbon Lowe’s stores.
“Our students commit to 450 hours of service every year,” Davis said. “Students are building both a sense of self efficacy, leadership, and a vision to see themselves as agents of change for both their communities and their families. The service they have done in the community has helped community members see that people, young people specifically, care about where they live and they want it to be better for everyone, regardless of economic stature.” YouthBuild’s benefits also play out on a smaller scale. Marlon Jones, a previous YouthBuild student, described how the program changed his life, in a video at www.lc.edu/youthbuild. “Once I came to YouthBuild it completely changed my way of thinking, put me on the right path for a career instead of chasing these dead end jobs,” Jones said in the video produced by Route 3 Films. “This is more than just a program, it’s family. These people see you’re going through tough times. They’ll be here with you and try to guide you through it. They had me talk to a counselor and it got to a point where they were helping me find doctors for my sick mother. They supported me through everything.” Those interested in learning more, including how to join the YouthBuild program, can visit www.lc.edu/youthbuild or contact Davis at (618) 468-4150.
The team won three games in a row by beating Lindenwood-Belleville 7-1 at home and Central Methodist 4-1 and St. Charles Community College 1-0, both on the road. On their sixth game of the 2016 season against St. Louis Community College, the team lost 3-0. But, the Trailblazers had games at SWIC against Johnson Community College (6-1) and SWIC (3-0), which were both wins. On Sept. 20, the Trailblazers led the Lincoln Land Loggers by two points at the half and won 4-1. The regular season will conclude in mid-October. To see a schedule or learn more about men’s soccer at L&C, visit www.lc.edu/athletics.
A Closer Look at YouthBuild
SAMANTHA SEELEY sseeley@lc.edu
YouthBuild students worked with a team from local Lowe’s stores to improve private homes along Central Avenue in Alton, Monday, June 20, 2016, part of the program’s long term Central Avenue Beautification Project. Photo provided by: L&C Flickr
Originally created by Dorothy Stoneman, co-founder and CEO of YouthBuild USA and her partner John Bell, co-founder and executive vice president of YouthBuild USA, YouthBuild is a national organization with a mission is to provide adults (ages 16 through 24) support so that they can earn their GEDs and transition into college or employment. YouthBuild is a student development model that includes GED or high school diploma education, construction training, leadership, career development, counseling, and post-secondary education support. The program is divided up into three phases to prepare students for future education or employment. Phase one consists of the GED prep and pre-apprentice certificate training, where students learn leadership training and career development. This phase can take up to four or five months. Phase two is the bridge to college or work, where students will have coursework in math, study skills and English. This phase takes four months. Phase three is the follow-up phase where students get help with job placement, mentoring, financial aid and college advisement. This phase can take up to two or three months.
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By now, most people have heard of or played the hit mobile game called Pokemon Go. The free-to-play location-based augmented reality game has 100 million downloads and has cashed in $250 million since it’s launch on July 6. While the game now has a basic tutorial for new players, it does not provide detailed guides and strategic approaches to the game. And with almost everyone playing, gyms are even harder to defeat and claim. Those who want to be the best, like no one ever was, and take on Lewis and Clark Community College by storm, should read on for intermediate to advanced tips that everyone can benefit from. Mass Evolution, Candy/Stardust Hoarding, and Pokemon IV’s are all very important factors to be familiar with if desiring to play like a pro. These three strategic factors give players an ultimate advantage by helping them level up fast, have the best Pokemon, and overall be prepared. Mass Evolution refers to saving up lots of Pokemon and/or candies and waiting until you there are 60 or more ready to evolve. The most strategic Pokemon to catch and save candies of are Pidgey, Weedle, and Caterpie because it only takes 12 candies to evolve them into the next
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form, net 500 XP without the lucky egg effect, and 1,000XP with the egg on. Every Pokemon caught nets three candies, and once transferred another becomes available, meaning every Pokemon is essentially worth four candies. This means it only takes catching three of the above Pokemon to be able to evolve! With a lucky egg on, and 60 or more Pokemon ready to evolve, players get the most bang for their buck. Lucky eggs double XP for everything so be ready to evolve as soon as it is popped! This is the quickest way to level up fast. Candy/Stardust Hoarding refers to hoarding lots of candies and stardust. Most people don’t know that Pokemon CP’s max out at level 30. So, once level 30, Pokemon CP’s are maxed out and won’t be any different past level 30. So it’s very wise to save stardust and candies until level 30 is hit, that way a high CP/good IV Pokemon can be caught and evolved. Alternatively, another reason to hoard candies/ stardust is because several Pokemon will gain another evolution form in Generation Two once it releases. It is also wise to save high CP/good IV Pokemon for these new evolutions as well. Last on the list, is Pokemon IV’s. Essentially, IV’s refer to a Pokemon’s stats. Originally, in the games, players were able to see them, unlike in PoGo. IV stands for Individual Stats- Attack, Defense, and Stamina. The better the IV of the Pokemon, the stronger it is in gym battles!
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Currently, PoGo has implemented an Appraisal system which allows players to get a taste of IV Calculating. However, while it is easy to use, the system does not provide much detail. PokeAssistant has a great IV Calculator, (https:// pokeassistant.com/main/ivcalculator) that gives
you the percentage of the IV and the CP. Overall, if players take advantage of these three strategic factors, they will notice an improvement in their level and Pokemon! Please visit http://www.pokemongo.com/ for more information about the game!
Visiting Artist Series Blood Drive at L&C Nick Howland
Photos by: Krystie Morrison Nick Howland, product designer for Salesforce, visited Lewis and Clark to give a lecture about not giving up on what you love.
DONALD BECKER dobecker@lc.edu
Whether is was for the free food, extra credit offered by instructors or to simply help save lives, L&C students generously gave blood during The American Red Cross Blood Drive held Sept. 14 in the Commons. The drive was sponsored by Lewis and Clark Community College Black Student Association (BSA) and Student Activities (SA). In the past, the Biology department sponsored the annual fall blood drive, but the BSA and SA have taken it over. “What enabled a successful blood drive at L&C was even though the Biology department didn’t host it, Dr. David Stair and Scott Moss offered extra credit to their students for donating and volunteering,” Director of Student Activities Jared Hennings said. “So, it was a collaborative effort from three entities that guaranteed success.
We helped the Biology department out – taking over for them and they helped by providing students to give blood and to volunteer.” According to the Red Cross, young people are among the most committed group of blood donors and contribute a significant portion of the nation’s blood supply. Blood donations at high school and college blood drives account for as much as 20 percent of donations during the school year. “The Red Cross had a projected goal of 56 pints from donors, and I’m pretty sure we met their goal,” Hennings said. “We had a good turnout and had a solid turnout of volunteers – 15 students.” The Red Cross appreciates the opportunity to introduce young people to the benefits of voluntary blood donation and community service, and is grateful for the generosity of student blood donors, according to www.redcross.org.
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Looking Back on Sports at L&C LARRY NICKEL
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Sports at Lewis and Clark Community College have gone through a lot of things since 1970, even a name change. For the longest time, all L&C sports teams, including volleyball, were once called The Bucks. From 1971 to 1986, The Bucks dominated the courts and fields in all sports, according to the Alton Telegraph. When Lewis and Clark dropped basketball in 1986, the name was changed from The Bucks to Trailblazers, and the colors were changed from green and gold to white and blue. Basketball made its return in 1993 under two-time and current basketball coach Doug Stotler. “Lewis and Clark is a great school, and the 1993 commitment to bring back basketball was a goal of President Dale Chapman and then Athletics Director George Terry,” Stotler
said. “The program was reborn at the NJCAA D2 level, and it was upgraded to D1 in 2010. We now have 10 sports at L&C. Bringing the men’s basketball program back has impacted many, many young men by giving them an opportunity to play and go to school.” Unlike basketball, one of the sports that stuck around was women’s volleyball, which has gone through some recent coaching changes. The current coach is Johnna Kinney. She also is the head women’s tennis coach. The current record of the volleyball team is 6-3. They lost to Lincoln Land Community College 2-3. Volleyball players Jenna Brown and Allie Jackson said the new coach is the strength of the team. They are excited for their future plans after their career here at Lewis and Clark Community College. Brown didn’t know what to expect with the coaching change before the first practice of the season, but she was overjoyed. Jackson
said Coach Kinney gels well with all the girls on the team and they came into this with a clear and open mind. She added that the coach adjusts whatever the players wanted and also fits in with all her players. When asked about the team making it to nationals this year, Brown said it’s the ultimate goal that they never give up and the team looks very strong. “Nationals is the ultimate goal and we can make it,” Brown said. “If we keep playing the way we do, nobody can stop us,” Jackson said “There are bumps in the road, like all teams have and when the season goes on, we can get stronger and kinks in the beginning can be worked out in the end.” Both plan to go to four-year colleges after their career here at Lewis and Clark Community College. To follow the Lewis and Clark Community College sports, visit www.lc.edu/athletics.
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L&C Students Reflect on Playing with Local Cubs Draft Pick LUKAS JONES
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It is every little leaguer’s dream to make it to Major League Baseball. In June of 2015, one local kid’s dream came true. Bryan Hudson, who is from Alton, got drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the third round of the MLB draft. Hudson stands at 6 feet 7 inches tall and is a 2015 graduate of Alton High School. There are a few Lewis and Clark students who got the chance to play with and play against the Cubs draft pick. Caleb Buhs is a 2015 graduate of Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto and is also a student here at L&C. He had the chance to face the young phenom. “He looked like a giant on the mound. I was oh so fortunate enough to get stuck with the lefty on lefty with an already committed D1 pitcher and a potential draft pick at the time,” Buhs said. To go along with Hudson’s 90 mph fastball, he had a devastating curveball in high school. “He threw hard, and his curveball was unbelievable. I could pick it up almost every time he threw it, and I’d still swing at in when it was in the dirt,” Buhs said. “I knew he was good before facing him, I thought he might have been a little hyped up, but I can assure
you he could back up the hype.” A different L&C student had the privilege to be a teammate of Hudson, also. Jacob St. Peters is a 2016 graduate of Alton High school and was a teammate of Hudson for three years at Alton High. St. Peters reflected on what Hudson was like as a person outside of baseball. “He was super cool and didn’t gloat about it at all. Super humble, you wouldn’t even know he played baseball if you were around him because he didn’t like talking about himself,” St. Peters said. St. Peters also reflected on what Hudson was like as a teammate. “Bryan was always a leader, but not because he yelled at people and lead the team, but because he led by example, showing everyone he’s getting the job done, you need to too.” Hudson played in front of many MLB scouts throughout his senior season in high school. He helped the Alton Redbirds to a 30-7 record. Hudson had a 10-2 record, struck out 152 batters in 70.3 innings pitched, hit four home runs and had a .439 batting average as a hitter, all before leaving high school. Hudson is currently playing for the Eugene Emeralds, a single-a affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, and currently has a 5-4 record and a 5.06 ERA.
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Living The Dream: Men’s Basketball Sets Sights on Regionals LEMAR AGNEW
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The Trailblazers were once The Bucks.
Some believe dedication and determination are key to success. Everyone’s waiting for their moment to shine and strive for a successful life. Some are skilled at playing basketball. Lewis and Clark Community College Head Basketball Coach Doug Stotler is in his second year and has high hopes for this year’s team. One of his goals coming into this season has already been to accomplished: recruiting players with high talent from out of state. Stotler successfully recruited players from New York, Florida and even a
Head Basketball Coach Doug Stotler gets his team going during their home game against Kaskaskia College on Jan. 27 in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena. The Trailblazers lost to The Blue Devils 63-66. Photo provided by: L&C Flickr
couple players from overseas. Some traits that Stotler feels the team excels at on the court is “the ability to jump and the excellent athleticism.” One thing that coach Stotler thinks the team struggled with last year was the team’s inability to score. But on the other hand, he doesn’t see the same struggle with this years team. With a new season on the way and new players on the team, Stotler has his eyes on regionals. The team’s record was 10-20 last season. But, they are looking to bounce back and regain momentum this season. According to the NJCAA website, out of 30 games last season the Trailblazers averaged 72.7 points per game, 40 percent in field goals, 30 percent in 3-pointers, 70.8 percent in free throws, 34.1 rebounds per game, 12.2 assists per game and were the 110th best NJCAA team last season. Digging through some of the past year stats, last season seems to have been the best year thus far. Trailblazers fans certainly believe they could potentially have an outbreak season this year. Some key games for this season will be Nov. 12, when Lewis and Clark will square off against Mineral Area at 7 p.m. In a hostile environment, the Trailblazers will look to start the season off with a 1-0 record. A week later, Lewis and Clark will host the Gateway Edwardsville Prep, which will be a home game for the Trailblazers. The game starts at 4 p.m. Stotler said everyone should come out and support Lewis and Clark and show Edwardsville that it has the best fans in the NJCAA. December 1 is the game against regional rivals Wabash Valley, when the Trailblazers will take them on away from home. The next time these two teams will face each other again will be Feb. 4, when Lewis and Clark will have the home court advantage. For more information about the L&C basketball team, vist http://www.lc.edu/athletics.
Lewis and Clark Holds First Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament
MATT MONROE
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Lewis and Clark Community College hosted its first Wiffle Ball Tournament on campus last month. The tournament was open to all and provided free pizza, drinks, and music to those who came out. The idea of the tournament first sprang from student Michael Bevens and Student Activities coordinator Jared Hennings. Hennings then handed the reigns to Bevens who considers wiffle ball a hobby of his. Bevens also participated in the tournament. “We had 40 people sign up,” said Bevens, “so we’ve probably had eight people actually show up, but that was okay, as I was expecting that.” He said, during the tournament that, “I
think it’s going great because people are having fun, and really that’s all it’s about.” The tournament promoted itself as welcoming all skill levels. Bevens said, “I want to encourage people who might think that they suck or never played to come play.” This is why people could sign up as amateurs and played with a bigger band and be pitched to underhanded. Also, the tournament was started to generate interest in a wiffle ball club Bevens is attempting to form. “We’re going to meet once a week, have a sixweek regular season where we play a series every week, keep statistics, have a playoff, and hopefully have fun,” Bevins said. Those interested in being a part of the Wiffle Ball Club, contact Jared Hennings at jhenning@lc.edu.
L&C students play whiffle ball during a tournament on Sept. 15. The tourney was hosted by Student Activities.
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The 2016-2017 WLCA leadership includes, from top, left to right, Program Director Jacob Watters, Music Director Malory Wuellner, Production Director Justin Myers and Promotions Director Mikeith Teague.
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Blazing Trails for the New Wave of WLCA Students JAKE WOOD
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One of Lewis and Clark Community College’s biggest sources of pride is its successful student-run radio station. The station plays a youthful mix of Alternative rock and Indy rock/pop music. Leading the way for 89.9 FM is Station Manager Mike Lemons, who has been in charge for the last 20 years. When asked why he thought the radio station had been so successful during his
tenure he said, “Any success the station has enjoyed over the years are due to the students having a great amount of passion for what they do and support they give one another.” Lemons also spoke highly of many former radio program members, including Joey Bradfish, who is the producer of the John Jay and Rich show in Phoenix, Arizona; Amanda Valentine, who is an on-air personality in Cincinnati, Ohio; and Valerie Buckley, who is a producer for the popular
hometown station 1120 KMOX. As far as awards are concerned, the station has won an AIR award for being the best St. Louis student-run radio station and has also been nominated for several College Music Journal awards, which are nationally recognized, in recent years. That continuous success over the years has led to Mike Lemons having big expectations for his current students. He wants them to live up to their slogan and be “College Radios Best.” Often, he is rewarded by his
students rising to the occasion to meet those expectations. This year the station is being led by Program Director Jacob Watters, Music Director Malory Wuellner, Production Director Justin Myers and Promotions Director Mikeith Teague. “I’m just grateful for the opportunity, and I am really just hoping it leads to a good job after I graduate,” Myers said. To learn more or listen live, visit www.wlcafm.com.
WLCA Alumni Share their Memories LUKE CLEVENGER lclevenger@lc.edu
Many students pass by it every day and don’t even think twice. Nestled in the main hallway of Caldwell is one of the area’s most prestigious college radio stations: 89.9FM WLCA. WLCA has produced several notable alumni that shape the sound of radio in both St. Louis and nationwide. A stateof-the-art facility run completely by students under the supervision of Station Director Mike Lemons serves as WLCA’s home. WLCA Alumni Makena Carmean now works as an on-air host for Emmis Communications, the company that owns 105.7 The Point, KSHE, NOW 96.3 and other local radio stations. She looks back at her time at WLCA with the fondest of memories. “I made some lifelong friends, learned so much about the industry I work in, and I developed a love for radio broadcasting that continues to grow,” Carmean said. “WLCA is so special because it’s a program in a community college, not some big flashy university. Everyone in the program knows how to come together
and contribute instead of competing against each other for a certain role. At WLCA there’s enough room for everyone to learn and grow from each other, and I think that is what makes it such a great station.” Mike Rider, the imaging director at 101 ESPN, also looks back at his time at WLCA fondly. “My two years at WLCA are some of my fondest memories,” Rider said. “WLCA and Mike Lemons’ guidance helped prepare me for a job in radio. I wanted to be an on-air personality, which I was for a few years, but the other knowledge I learned opened up the door for other opportunities at other stations. WLCA prepares you for every aspect of radio.” WLCA has been the starting point for radio workers around the local area, and the nation. With the alumni citing its great preparation for future work in the field, it is no surprise that WLCA has been nominated for multiple College Music Journal awards. Those interested in learning more can This photo of WLCA Alumni Makena Carmean was captured when she was contact Lemons at mlemons@lc.edu, or Radio Broadcasting student at Lewis and Clark Community College. visit www.wlcafm.com.
Return of Rider: The Student Has Become the Teacher
BRYAN READY
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Michael “Mike” Rider, an alumnus from Lewis and Clark Community College and imaging director at ESPN, has returned to teach as production teacher of the very program he graduated from: The L&C Radio Broadcasting program and WLCA radio station. From his early childhood, Rider has always wanted to be in radio. He would do mock radio shows and interviews and had a deep interest in music. Claiming that he couldn’t sing or play an instrument, he felt radio was the place for him to go. “I loved it,” Rider said. “I knew it was something that I was excelling at and it helped me mature and become myself.” He even went as far as crediting a teacher within the program for the success he’s had in professional radio. “My teacher for production was Tim Albright, and he got me the internship with The River,” Rider said. “After my internship, I was hired as an on-air personality on 101.1 HD2 station called I-Channel. After 101 flipped formats, my knowledge of radio and other positions landed me a job as a board op at 101 ESPN.” Another one of Rider’s teachers, current
station manager for WLCA and a long time teacher within the program, Michael Lemons said, “Mike was an exceptional student. Many of my memories of Mike come from his work as the station’s music director. Mike’s preparation and attention to detail was quite remarkable.” Lemons went on to explain why he chose Rider for this position. “The person who had taught the class for several years took another career path and his new schedule would not allow time for teaching,” Lemons said. “I knew that Mike had been progressively climbing the ladder at 101.1 ESPN and that he was doing the station’s imaging. He had been thinking about teaching for some time and was excited about the opportunity.” Rider welcomed the challenge. “It was something I’ve always wanted to do,” Rider said. “After years in radio, I found that I enjoyed training new employees. I also wanted to give back to a program that I owe so much to. If it wasn’t for WLCA I wouldn’t be where I am today. I just hope I can have as big of an impact on my students that my former instructors had on me.” For those who want to know more about WLCA go to www.wlcafm.com or contact Mike Lemons at (618) 468-4940 or mlemons@lc.edu.
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L&C Float to be featured in Alton’s Annual Halloween Parade AMBER HOLT
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The self-proclaimed “Most Haunted Small Town in America” will be out in full force at the 100th annual Halloween Parade at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. Alton’s scariest costumes and comical characters with more than 80 participants including floats, bands, according www. greatriverroad.com. Lewis and Clark Community College is currently planning its float for this historic parade. L&C had their first float last year. “We are currently planning how to execute this year’s theme, which is ‘Bringing Careers to Life,’” Jett said. “So far, we envision a cemetery dance
party with people dressed as professionals dancing alongside zombies. We’ve also got some other spooky surprises up our sleeve that will be revealed during the parade. I love Halloween, and this is going to be fun.” While last year’s f l o a t featured V i c e President of Enrollment Kent Scheffer as Dr. Frankenstein, this year’s float will feature a cemetery dance
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party. “We have more time to prepare for this year’s float, and we would really like more student involvement,” Jett said. “We need volunteers to help construct the float, dress up and ride on the float, and walk next to the wheels and help k e e p parade goers safe. As we gain more experience in building floats, I imagine our floats will only get better, especially with
help from enthusiastic volunteers,” Jett said. Those interested in volunteering can email Jett at ljett@lc.edu. “The construction could take twenty hours or more to complete, depending on how many volunteers we have,” Jett said. “The more volunteers, the less time it will take.” The 2016 Alton Halloween Parade, will begin at the corner of Washington Avenue and Broadway and continue on Broadway to Piasa Street. The parade will then turn right onto Piasa to Ninth Street. The exact crowd numbers are estimated to run anywhere from 20,000 to 40,000. Locals advise arriving early to secure a spot.
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Phi Theta Kappa Spotlight HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is a national honor society for junior colleges around the country. In order to be considered for PTK, a student must have completed at least 12 hours of associate degree course work with a cumulative 3.5 GPA. If the aforementioned criteria is met, an invitation to join PTK will be sent via the Lewis and Clark Community College student’s email. Invitations have already been sent out for the 2016-2017 school year. There are many advantages when becoming a member. Advisor Elizabeth Grant said, “The benefits of joining include leadership and service opportunities with the local group. The
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national benefits include transfer money to those going to universities. Many universities simply give money to everyone in PTK, while other universities offer competitive scholarships. The national organization also provides lifetime letters of recommendation for members.” According to PTK.org, the time that is devoted to PTK by a student is dependant solely on the individual. Some choose not to volunteer at all, while others spend many hours dedicating their time. PTK President Helen Jarden will be dedicating much of her time to proudly represent L&C’s chapter, Eta Psi. Jarden said, “This semester we are focused on improving student involvement on campus. We want our organization to become more active and
vibrant, as well as contribute more to L&C!” Jarden became President Aug. 24 and has the responsibilities of organizing PTK events, running monthly meetings, and representing PTK at all school functions. There are a variety of activities set to occur on L&C’s campus sponsored by PTK. Some include a canned food drive towards the end of the Fall 2016 semester, as well as a workshop for negotiating one’s first salary, which will take place March 7. Inductions are set for Oct. 14, and all invited members are encouraged to attend. Adjunct Business Instructor Stephen Walsh will be speaking. For more information about PTK, contact Grant, at eegrant@lc.edu.
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encouraged to attend SGA meetings and voice their suggestions. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, the first and third week of each month throughout the school year in the Underground Connection near Reid Restaurant, and all students are welcome. The duty of the President and Student Trustee is to be the ears and voice of the students. “It is an honor to be elected student trustee for Lewis and Clark. I look forward to serving and being the voice for the students this next year,” Weeks said. “During my time at Lewis and Clark, I have really been focused on my studies, and yet I have wanted to get more involved in campus life. So I was very happy when fellow students nominated and voted for me to be their trustee. I’m still learning
my role but it feels good to know I will be serving others,” Weeks said. McHatton is a nursing student at L&C who is ready to take on her role as president. “Things I hope we can improve on would be more trash cans around campus, more parking/better parking, and I am always open to suggestions,” McHatton said. “My hope as SGA President is to raise awareness to all students about not just SGA but also all of the available clubs that they can participate in. To hopefully increase student participation on campus,” McHatton said. For more information on the SGA or the Student Trustee, or to make a suggestion to improve L&C campus, contact SGA advisor Sean Hill at shill@lc.edu or SGA co-advisor Jared Hennings at jhenning@lc.edu.
SGA President and Student Trustee Vow to Make L&C Even More Awesome
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Newly elected Student Government Association (SGA) President, Jennifer McHatton, and new Student Trustee, Whitney Weeks, are going to work together this semester to make Lewis and Clark Community College better for everyone. Both parties are part of the SGA which is composed of elected officers, independent members, club representatives and a Student Trustee. In addition to representing student interests at the board of trustees meetings, SGA oversees all student clubs, provides funding for club activities, and formulates policies affecting the student body. If students have any ideas on how to improve L&C’s campus, they are