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VOL 47/ISSUE 01 Pokemon Go at L&C

Lewis and Clark Community College welcomes all PoGo players. See our PoGo Trainer Tips & Tricks. Page 03

SEPTEMBER 2016 Suicide Squad

wins at Mediocrity. Read our review of the summer’s block buster movie. Page 05

New in Sports

L&C welcomes Johnna Kinney, new sports information director, head volleyball and women’s tennis coach.

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Through the Looking Glass Lewis and Clark’s Monticello Sculpture Gardens, located on the eastern part of campus, celebrated the 150-year anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” books with its garden show, Gardens through the Looking Glass. Along with the contemporary gardens on the western half of the campus, these gardens showcase two distinctly different gardening. Top photo: Gardens in front of McPike Math and Science building feature flowers and fountains. Bottom from left: Hatheway’s living wall, Lily Pool in the upper pond and the Sun Parlor located in Fobes Atrium were all part of the garden show. Photos by: Krystie Morrison

WLCA Reunion Kicks Off New Semester RYAN ROBERTS

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Lewis and Clark Community College’s radio station WLCA 89.9 held a reunion week from July 15-23 allowing former students to come back on air and meet the new students running the station. For an entire week, former students and broadcasters could return to WLCA to come on air again. Many WLCA alumni have gone on to work in prominent positions with radio broadcasting all across the country coming from as far as Phoenix, Arizona, proving the value of the value of the L&C radio program. Reunion week culminated with a party on Saturday night in the Hatheway Cultural Center with about 60 former students returning. Station Manager Mike Lemons said, “The highlight of the night for me was to see students from different classes getting to know each other. They had the the same responsibilities here, so maybe the production director from 2005 got to talk to the production director from 2012.” As this semester begins, many second year students in the radio program have to take on the duty of running the station. Mikeith Teague is taking on the responsibilities of promotions director with Corrine Hubbard as his assistant. Together, they are in charge of increasing WLCA’s online presence and promoting various events, in which the station will be participating. Hubbard has made it a priority to increase their social media presence to reach new listeners. “We have people listening as far as Japan, because you can listen online,” Hubbard said with pride, talking about how it is possible to connect with people all across the world with

their radio station. Along with Teague and Corrine, several other students have taken on new roles in the radio program. Mallory Wuellner is the station’s new music director. Justin Forest has taken on the role of marketing director, and Jacob Watters is the new program director. Watters said, “Working for the station is a lot of fun. It’s given me a chance to explore a skill set, I didn’t know I had. I didn’t know I would enjoy being on air until I started with WLCA.” He’s now in charge of organizing on air staff and ensuring everything runs smoothly at the station for the next semester. Anyone can tune it to WLCA at 89.9 or listen online at www.wlcafm.com. It is also possible to call in to request a song at (618) 468-89FM. Lemons can be reached at mlemons@lc.edu.

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CRC Guides Students to Employment Success HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu

Station Manager Mike Lemons, right, greets Greg Snyder, 1986 graduate of L&C’s Radio Broadcasting program, during the WLCA Reunion.

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Whether you’re graduating, looking for a job, or just need some help tweaking that resume, look no further than the Career Resource Center (CRC) placed right here on L&C’s campus. The CRC can help you decide with a variety of different services. Some of the services offered include help with choosing a career path, identifying strengths and weaknesses, completing a job application, creating a well-written resume, composing a strong cover letter, preparing for that allimportant interview, as well as many more options. Tutor and Career Resource Specialist Terri Dewerff says, “Our hope is that students—

whether beginning their studies, preparing to graduate or continuing somewhere in between—view the CRC as one more opportunity to feel empowered to establish and successfully achieve their educational and career goals.” Residing in Trimpe 251, the CRC is open for business Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., allowing students a generous amount of time to utilize the center. If needed, a Career Resource Specialist is on site Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help students maximize the full resources of the CRC. For more information on how the CRC can help you with employment tips, contact Terri Dewarff at tdewerff@lc.edu, call (618) 468-5503, or just stop by with any questions you may have.

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Upcoming Campus Events

SEPT 9 & 10

BIKE MS 2016

Friday & Saturday

L&C Campus, various locations. 8AM

SEPT 12

FREE WALKING TACOS & DJ SPIN

Grounds west side of Reid Cafe. 11AM

Monday

“LITTLE WHITE LIE” MOVIE SCREENING

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Wednesday

Ahlemeyer Atrium/TR141 1:30PM GACA 2016 KUBECCA

SEPT 18

Hatheway Auditorium 3PM

Sunday

SEPT 19

THE JAM STATION BAND-FREE HOT DOGS

SEPT 21

VISITING ARTIST LECTURE SERIES 2016

Grounds west side of Reid Cafe. 11AM

Monday

Wednesday

WATER FESTIVAL 2016

SEPT 30

Northwest area behind Maintenance. 7AM

Friday

OCT 5

ROCK THE VOTE

Wednesday

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Thursday

Hatheway Gallery Banquet Room. 12:30PM

Reid Hall Main Dining. 11AM VIDEO GAME DAY 2016

Hatheway Gallery. 11AM DANCEAROKE CONTEST

OCT 10 Monday

Reid Dining Hall. 11AM

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Police Capture Man Climbing Trump Tower MATT MONROE

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Scaling Trump Tower in New York City using large suction cups, a 20-year-old Virginia man was captured by police after he spent three hours climbing, reaching the 21st floor. The man attempting to climb the building wanted an ‘audience’ with Donald Trump, the current Republican candidate aiming to become President of the United States. Before finally capturing him through an open window and pulling him inside, the police had attempted many other methods of capturing the climber. Officers attempted everything from smashing windows, breaking ventilation ducts, and more in an attempt to stop the climber’s progress. The climber was skilled enough though to be able to maneuver through these attempts before police finally captured him around 6:30 p.m. A day before the attempted climb, the man posted a video on YouTube explaining his actions, presumably to Donald Trump. In the video, titled “Message to Mr. Trump (why I climbed your tower),” the man explains that he is “an independent researching seeking a private audience with you to discuss an important matter.” He does not explain what the important matter is in the video, but he stresses its importance through the risks he’d have to take to talk to Mr. Trump since he would not be able to speak to him through “conventional means.” After the man was safely inside the building,

Police and rescuers pull a man, who had been scaling Trump Tower with suction cups, into the building on August 10, 2016 in New York City.

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he had told officers the same thing he had said in the video according to NYPD Assistant Chief William Aubrey. Additionally, another NYPD official had said of the climber that, “This is clearly a stunt guy. The guy doesn’t appear to be here to do anything evil.” Jessica Noble, assistant professor of Criminal Justice said, “The individual did not have a weapon and was not making threats which is the first clue to an officer that he did not want to harm anyone.” “I think the NYPD did the best possible job

with the situation,” Noble said of the NYPD’s response to the situation. “It is not a situation that happens often.” For what this man could be charged with, Noble had said, “This individual, if applicable under New York law, could be charged with trespassing and resisting arrest.” To legally contact your elected officials, visit www.usa.gov/elected-officials which has contact links to the White House, U.S. Senators, State Governors, State Mayors, and more.

emergencies where their families need as much help as they can get and we provide the names and contact information for other food pantries, including Community Hope and Operation Blessing,” Associate English Professor and Vice President of the Crisis Food Center Board of Directors, Jeremy Griggs said. Veteran students can make use of this opportunity as well. “Several veteran students a semester ask about various community services that might be available to assist them. Food bank questions are included in those,” Career and Veteran Services Director, Terry Lane said. “Veterans would be eligible or ineligible in the same way as any other applicant based

on the individual food bank criteria,” Lane said. The first step to finding local food banks is going to FoodPantries.org and selecting the state of residence. After that scroll down a little to find the search bar that says “search by city” above it. After clicking search, a page will appear with a list of the closest food banks in the area that the website knows of. It offers the name of the food bank, their address and website link, city and state location, their phone number, their hours of operation, and even distance from other locations as shown on a map. “Crisis Food Center requires no income verification to receive food; we feed everyone. We only require clients to bring proof of residence for all members of their family. Clients can come once a month to receive a five-day supply of nutritionally balanced food. We also provide access to gently used clothing in the Nearly New Shop, which is located in the basement of our building,” Griggs said. Under all of that information is a link to a page that gives even more information about that food bank, like information about donations or volunteer work. Some of these food banks even have social media pages that offer help and information. “If the help involves food or clothing, I give them information about Crisis Food Center services. If additional assistance (shelter, for example) is needed, I refer them to our campus counselor, Renee Bauer,” Griggs said. For more information on local food banks go online to FoodPantries.org or contact Jeremy Griggs at jgriggs@lc.edu. For Veteran Services, contact Terry Lane at tdlane@lc.edu.

Local Food Banks Offer Help to Students

KELLY RULISON

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If you’re hungry, check out FoodPantries. org. It’s a website that organizes local food banks based on location and specific reasons that people need them. Students can use these for the assistance they need. For example, there are specific food banks that are for children and single mothers or low income housing. They also have food banks for people who are on unemployment benefits, need food stamp assistance, medical assistance, and dental assistance. “Most often, clients ask for information on other area food banks when they visit Crisis Food Center. Many are often experiencing

L&C Welcomes Students Back for Fall Semester

Students take a walk through the Rainbow River and pass the Lily Pond on their way to classes. –Photo by Krystie Morrison

Laurence “Nothing Up My Sleeve” Levy took up residence in Reid Cafe for the day during the first week of classes to show students magic tricks. –Photo by Krystie Morrison

Students trek across campus to classes during first week of fall 2016 semester. –Photo by Krista Davenport

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L&C Welcomes All PoGo Players

SHELBY WALLACE shwallace@lc.edu

Earlier this summer Pokemon GO, a free-toplay location-based augmented reality game, took the world by storm when it was released in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. In the month since the game’s debut, Pokemon GO (or “PoGo”) has made monumental revenue, broken five world records, and overall brought people together. Basic gameplay is comprised of catching Pokemon to fill the Pokedex and battling the gyms for your team’s honor. The game uses a smart device’s location to determine what Pokemon appear, as well as where gyms and PokeStops are. Lewis and Clark Community College students have access to two gyms and several PokeStops on the main campus in Godfrey, as well as a plentiful supply of Dratini, Magikarp, and several other highly desired Pokemon. Zach Howard, a graphic design major at L&C, said, “I had the game open while walking around campus to stop and collect PokeStops to get more items and I have found some Pokemon that I needed for the game’s Pokedex and some to help me level up faster.” Beating Candy Crush’s revenue in the first month, PoGo has made approximately $200 million since its release, according to CNBC. If the game continues on the financial path it has been on, androidheadlines.com states that Pokemon GO “is likely to break records and earn $1 billion in revenue by the end of 2016.” According to Guinness World Records, the game has broken these five records so far: 1. Most revenue grossed by a mobile game

in its first month. 2. Most downloaded mobile game in its first month. 3. Most international charts topped simultaneously for a mobile game in its first month (downloads). 4. Most international charts topped simultaneously for a mobile game in its first month (revenue). 5. Fastest time to gross $100 million by a mobile game. With the fall semester in full swing, Pokemon GO is sure to be a popular activity among L&C students. Deej Gausling, adjunct instructor of digital photography, said, “I’d like to think since L&C has two gyms and a nice amount of PokeStops, it might help attract people to our campus and maybe help boost sales in the cafes and vending machines and maybe help make more people aware of all of our credit and non-credit programs! Our campus is gorgeous and I think this summer more people came and enjoyed it that normally wouldn’t.” With a Charmander nest close by at Glazebrook Park, and several gyms and PokeStops on campus, the game will provide a social and physical element to the college. Regardless of a player’s age, gender, and activity level, the game allows players to get outside and explore, as well as allowing them to socially engage with others. This ground breaking mobile game will continue to break records and roll in the revenue while also bringing people of all backgrounds together. For official information regarding PokemonGo please visit www.pokemongo.com.

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Opinions 04 Women Still Suffer From Wage Gap

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HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu

With the price of college rising, many students are worried about their job prospects in terms of income. According to data from the American Community Survey, in 2014, women in Illinois were reported to make 79 percent of what men made. Many women, including myself, find this news disheartening to hear. Unfortunately, for some women, it’s actually much worse. These statistics generalize women into one category. In reality, the gap varies depending on a woman’s background and

ethnicity. According to American Association of University Women, African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Native Hawaiian women face much lower annual income than the reported 79 percent. “The gap was largest for Hispanic and Latina women, who were paid only 54 percent of what white men were paid in 2014.” http://bit. ly/1baHZaW Even this year, things have not gotten much better. Aug. 23, 2016 is African American Women’s Equal Pay Day,

according to a Huffington Post article which can be read here: http://huff.to/2bBb7fx. This is the day when African American women, who earn 63 percent of what white men do, catch up to white men’s pay from last year. It takes eight long months just to reach that amount. The National Women’s Law Center revealed that over the span of a 40 year career, an African American woman will lose an average of $877,480 compared to the career of a white man. Obviously, this is unacceptable. Yet there are still people

that insist that the wage gap is simply a myth. The common argument is that women simply choose to work in fields that pay less. However, these wage gaps occur with almost every single occupation, whether it be surgeon, lawyer, or teacher. Even women who achieve a higher level education still face a substantial gap in their pay. Equal pay is a right that every woman deserves. If you want to create a change, share the facts about equal pay. The more people that know the truth, the easier it will be to fix this problem. You can also urge Congress to raise the minimum wage, which will help close the wide wage gap that exists for women and especially women of color. American Association of University Women has a website that simplifies this process, which can be found here: http://bit.ly/1PZVNFw.

food is a grain-free, meat-based dry dog food using a notable amount of poultry, lamb and named fish meals as its main sources of animal protein, thus earning the brand 5 stars.” When purchasing food for ourselves, it is easy to justify buying fast food or buying organic because we have the choice of exactly what we put into our bodies. However, our pets do not have this luxury. They eat what we feed them, and whatever quality of food we chose, directly impacts their overall health and wellbeing. That is why it is crucial to look at the ingredients of the food we are choosing for them. Meat and grain-related allergies are among the most common problem that plagues the canine species. When looking at dog food, you should look at the first ingredient. High-quality dog food will have meat as the first ingredient, but you must make sure that your pet is not allergic to this meat. Grains, such as corn, wheat, or soy are a source of carbohydrates; however, many canines are allergic to them. Grains are mostly used as a “filler” because they are not only cheap but have no major nutritional value. A better alternative for carbs in your pet’s diet is a food that includes potatoes instead. Finding a high-quality dog food may seem expensive, but what many people don’t realize is that when you are feeding a higher quality food, you may not have to feed your dog as much. So most of the time a higher priced bag of food will last you longer than a cheap bag of food due to the fact that the dog doesn’t need as much of it to get all of their nutritional requirements. A good way to compare is to look at the feeding charts of different dog foods. While some people may believe that all highquality dog foods are insanely overpriced, finding a higher quality dog food for the same price as those of lesser quality isn’t impossible. For example, a 30-pound bag of Whole Earth

Farms is around $40 compared to a 20-pound bag of Purina Pro Plan for $37. Lastly, always make sure you are looking at the weight and age requirements when picking out dog food. You certainly wouldn’t want to be feeding large breed senior food to a Chihuahua puppy. The main difference between large breed and small breed dog foods are the size of the kibble, while the main difference between puppy and senior foods are the nutrients added. Choosing the right dog food may seem challenging, but by following these guidelines

and suggestions, you should be able to get a higher quality food that works for your pet, without breaking the bank. Jessica Glunt, a manager at the Petco in Alton, states “Knowing what is in your dog food can make a huge difference in your dogs’ everyday behaviors. As a pet parent, it is important to make the right decisions for your dog because they count on you to keep them happy and healthy!” To find out the best food for your pet, visit dogfoodadvisor.com for dog food reviews and ratings.

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Choose the Right Dog Food SHELBY WALLACE shwallace@lc.edu

Being a Dog Food Advisor has opened my eyes to how uninformed the general public is when it comes to dog food. In a society surrounded by large companies selling cheap “quality” food, it’s hard to find the right product for your pet. Choosing a quality dog food is not only important but could be life-saving to your pet. When looking at dog food, it is crucial to look at reviews of the brand, the ingredients, the price and if it is fit for your dog’s age, weight and health status. Otherwise, your pooch could suffer from life-threatening problems such as allergic reactions, digestive issues, or a lower quality of life. Macie Rhodes, a Computer Management and Information Systems major at Lewis and Clark Community College, states that “feeding dogs a higher quality food is important because the dogs’ energy levels could be regulated and weight gain/loss could be controlled, making the dogs overall, healthier and increasing their life expectancy. I use Blue for my dogs and I noticed a significant difference in energy and weight control in switching from Purina.” The first step to choosing the right dog food is to look at reviews and ratings of the brand. You may think if the brand is popular, then the food must be quality. However, this is false. Some of the best selling brands in dog food have been rated the worst. DogFoodAdvisor.com, a reputable website that looks at the overall makeup of dog foods, rated Purina One dog food a two-star food while rating Wellness Core dog food a five-star food. They state, “Purina One dry dog food is a grain-based kibble using only a modest amount of poultry or fish as its main sources of animal protein… thus earning the brand 2 stars.” While stating that, “Wellness Core dry dog

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Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene

HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu

How many times have you gone to the dentist and your hygienist has asked, “Have you been flossing?” With many recent controversies about the effectiveness of flossing, here is my opinion as an oral health care

professional. In your mouth, there is a sticky film called biofilm (or plaque). Over time, biofilm will build up and, if not dislodged every 24 hours, will become hard and can then only be removed by a dental professional. Biofilm can also cause cavities and/or periodontal disease. Brushing only cleans 65 percent of your tooth’s surface, so by not flossing, that’s 35 percent of your tooth that is left untouched! While I applaud and encourage any attempt at flossing, there is a right and wrong method. If you’re doing it wrong, you’ll cause more harm than good. Take about 18 inches of floss and wrap most of it around the middle finger of your choosing, then wrap the small remaining amount around the other middle finger. Using your pointer fingers, gently guide the floss between the teeth, bending it into a C-shape. Continue downward until you feel any sort of resistance. You are essentially giving your tooth a hug with the floss. Make sure you do not saw back and forth, rather, move the floss up and down. You don’t want to be slicing through your gums!

You can begin anywhere in your mouth you’d like, just make sure you aren’t skipping any teeth. I find it’s easiest to start on the top and work my way from one side to the other, then dropping down and doing the same for the bottom. There are two different kinds of floss available: waxed and unwaxed. Whichever you choose is completely up to you, as they both are equally effective at removing plaque. If you have a larger space that floss is too small for, they also make small brushes called interdental aids. (Some of you have probably used them once or twice if you had braces!) Any effort toward better oral healthcare is a step in the right direction. I believe there are still benefits to flossing, contrary to what has been circulating in the news. If you have any questions, just find yourself a dental hygiene student - we will be more than happy to give you a demonstration on the proper flossing techniques!

Shelby’s Scribbles

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Tonight I will go to bed early for sure!

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Suicide Squad Wins at Mediocrity

MATT MONROE

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“Suicide Squad” is not a bad movie. However, it’s not really that good either, which honestly makes it more disappointing than if it were bad. I expected the worst from this movie, but instead I just got something mediocre. The plot of Suicide Squad revolves around a squad of imprisoned supervillains put together by government official Amanda Waller, played by Viola Davis. The squad is then set to perform dangerous black op missions that save the world in exchange for leaner sentences. Despite the fact that the movie claims these characters in the Suicide Squad are metahumans, that’s far from the truth for maybe half the squad. Deadshot, played by Will Smith, is just really good at shooting. Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, is just a psychopath who’s in a relationship with the crime lord of Gotham City, the Joker, played by Jared Leto. Since I just mentioned him, let’s just get it out of the way and say Leto’s performance of the Joker is... meh? I only say meh as he’s only in the movie for about 10 minutes or so and has no interaction with any of the main characters except for Harley Quinn,

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and whenever he’s on screen he’s just kind of there. I think I like the idea of this version of the Joker on paper, but in execution it takes away everything that people love about the Joker. In this movie he’s just a mob boss with some quirks, not a psychological mastermind like previous interpretations of the Joker. It’s very obvious a lot of Joker material was cut from the film, and I have no idea whether or not that was a good or bad thing.

The plot, which is thinly written and filled with holes, has some seriously jarring cuts in the movie that hurt the film a lot. For example, the transition from recruiting members to the squad to them going into the action just makes you scratch your head. We barely know anything about these characters and all of a sudden here they all are in a team and they work together great! Pretty much the only redeeming part of the movie is the performances, which are actually quite good despite the terrible

However, despite the heavy themes, Hynes is able to bring it all together thanks to his masterful songwriting and knack for production, creating one of the best pop/ R&B albums you’ll hear this year. (Listen to “Freetown Sound” on Spotify: http://spoti. fi/293Lrrr) Next is an album by Australian group The Avalanches, “Wildflower,” which was 16 years in the making and the follow-up to the group’s classic debut, “Since I Left You.” I will say, the wait was totally worth it as not only does the group bring together a great, cohesive art in line with their debut, it’s different enough to not stand in the shadows of that album. Of course, it is different enough from that debut for a multitude of reasons, the biggest of which is features. “Wildflower” has a lot of them, mixing in a massive amount of samples with the guest features, treating both as the same at certain times. This is especially noticeable with the track “If I Was A Folkstar” which features Toro Y Moi. His vocals are fit in perfectly, almost sounding like one of the samples itself. Along with other credited names, including Danny Brown, MF DOOM, Biz Markie, Father John Misty, and Kevin Parker (of Tame Impala), The Avalanches do not only beat the sophomore slump, but also forge a new musical path for the group. (Listen to “Wildflower” on Spotify: http://spoti. fi/2b68UFS.) Last, but not least, and one of the most devastating listens of 2016, “Puberty 2” by Mitski. Mixing together punk and indie rock, with a hint of DIY and pop, Mitski is able to put together great songs with brilliantly written lyrics that show the struggle of mental illness and trying to fit in despite it.

A great example of this would be the album’s intro, “Happy”, which views happiness as not a feeling, but a person. Happy is someone that Mitski desperately wants to stay, but knows his visit is short-lived and his leave abrupt, and there’s nothing you can do about it, much like the feeling itself. As someone who also has his struggles with mental health, Mitski makes me feel not alone. He reminds me that there is someone out there too who feels the same as I do. He describes these emotions in ways that most people can’t, which only makes the song feel more genuine. This feeling I have about Mitski’s songs

dialogue the actors are given. Smith brings his signature charm to the table. Robbie is given some of the worst material of the entire movie but somehow is able to carry on and give a very convincing performance in spite of it. Jay Hernandez, who plays El Diablo, gives the best performance in the entire film as he’s the only character in the Squad you can actually sympathize with despite doing the most morally reprehensible thing of all the characters. The fact that you still care deeply about this character despite his actions and the awful writing of the movie just shows how great Hernandez’s performance is. Because of this, it is very easy to get bored watching Suicide Squad. If these characters are horrible people but not compelling, then what is the point? This is a movie that is heavily focused on its characters yet they all aren’t developed enough for me to care. Suicide Squad is a disappointing experience despite me going in with no expectations. It’s not bad enough to get mad over and it’s not good enough for me to praise endlessly. It’s just a movie that is just kind of there. Verdict: 2 out of 5 reels.

Bust a Move With 2016 Summer Beats

MATT MONROE

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Due to the sheer amount of high-quality albums released lately, I’d say 2016 is becoming a great year for music. Because of this, I felt the need to compile some of my favorite albums from this summer that hopefully you’ll enjoy too. We’re starting with my personal album of the year, “Teens of Denial” by Car Seat Headrest. This is the best indie rock album you will hear this year, bar none. The frontman and general mastermind of the group, Will Toledo, is one of the best if not ‘the best’ active songwriter in music right now. He strikes a great balance between his classic rock and indie rock influences to bring 11 great songs in a row with unique ideas in each. (Listen to “Teens of Denial” on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1Y9QGIA) The album’s second track, “Vincent” is one of the best songs of the year thanks to its building intro, desperate lyrics, and fast paced ending, all bolstered by Toledo’s vocal performance. It hits the perfect mix of dryness and forcefulness seen throughout the 10 other amazing tracks. The second album I want to talk about is “Freetown Sound” by Blood Orange, the pseudonym of Dev Hynes, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer from England who now hails from New York City. With this album, Hynes brings together not only his best tracks yet, but also his most important. Similar to Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly,” “Freetown Sound” is the music culmination of the last few years of his life. Some of the lyrical themes of the album involve racism, heartbreak, jealousy, doubt, drug addiction, and more.

Bella Thorne Comes Out as Bisexual

HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu

Bella Thorne, Disney star from the show “Shake it Up,” came out as bisexual during a Twitter Question and Answer session August 23. The topic came up when one of her fans asked her if she was bisexual. Her answer was short and sweet. “Yes.” The tweet, which can be found here: http://bit.ly/2bvcUpH, has received more than 35,000 retweets. Thorne has not been the first celebrity to come out this year. Earlier in June, Mara Wilson, star of the movie “Matilda,” announced that she’s bisexual. A month after that, “Cafe Society” actress Kristen Stewart revealed that she has a girlfriend. While some celebrities have been cautious in revealing their sexual orientation, Thorne has not. She’s taken several photos of herself kissing her brother’s ex, Bella Pendergast, on Snapchat and Instagram. It was speculated that these two would be dating, however Thorne confirmed on Twitter that she is still single. Unfortunately for many LGBT+ people, revealing their orientation is still a difficult decision to make. “It’s definitely a risk to admit to the public your sexual orientation these days. The subject is extremely volatile and controversial in this day and age. It can destroy your career as a public figure and cause strain to your family relations and friendships,” Kayla Howland,

English student, said. However, Thorne’s carefree attitude presents hope to the future, and has given many of her fans courage. “It is a social revolution of sorts for large public figures to reveal their orientation to the public. It takes grit and courage. It gives others hope and reinforces their self-worth. In the end, it shouldn’t matter what sexual orientation we have. It will be a good day that it’s no longer news for a public figure to come out,” Howland continued. To see Bella Thorne’s tweets and to send her encouraging messages, visit her profile here: https://twitter.com/bellathorne.

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are best described in an interview with the New York Times, “It’s like I’m sending out messages in bottles, but very picky and stubborn and selfish in that I only want the right person to receive it. I want to connect, but I also want to be left alone.” (Listen to “Puberty 2” on Spotify: http://spoti. fi/1UeVxTB) Overall, 2016 has been a very exciting year for music so far with even more exciting releases coming soon, including Wilco, Bastille, Bon Iver, Danny Brown, Beck, Green Day, and maybe even Kanye West (if he actually drops his forthcoming “Turbo Grafx 16” later this year).

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TALK TO THE BRIDGE

What is the most fun experience you had this summer?

Katie Haas

Troy, Illinois Dept. Corporate and Community Learning

“Meeting over 250 students as they participated in College for Kids this summer!””

Tyler Mackey

Kim Schweiker

Monica Quinn

“I played the role of Smee in a Peter Pan play.”

“I went to Clearwater, Florida and spent my time reading on the beach!”

“I went on a road trip to Arkansas to see my daughter.”

Rockford, Illinois General Studies Major

Brighton, Illinois Adult Education

Collinsville, Illinois Student Support Services

Macie Rhodes

Gillespie, Illinois Computer Mgmt & Info Systems Major

“The most fun experience I had this summer was spending quality time with my son.” Photo by: Krystie Morrison

Recipes for the Starving Student KAREN HANCOCK kmhancock@lc.edu

It’s that time again! Time to settle in for the semester and really hit the books. But don’t let food take the back burner. You need to keep yourself nourished and full of energy to make it through those classes, study sessions, and probably a part-time job, too. I know it’s easier to just stop and grab some fast food and nothing sounds better than take-out pizza, but I promise you, a home cooked meal will take you much further.

Chinese Chicken Salad

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Total Cost: $9.80 8 Servings

INGREDIENTS • 1 bag shredded slaw $1.75 • 2 green onions, chopped $0.69 • 2 pkgs Ramen noodles, oriental flavor $0.36 • 1 whole roasted Chicken $4.98 DRESSING • 1/3 cup vinegar $0.05 • 1/3 cup sugar $0.05 • 1/4 cup soy sauce $0.08 • 1/3 cup vegetable oil $0.40 • 2 season packets included in Ramen noodles

DIRECTIONS 1. Remove meat from chicken. Place in large mixing bowl. (You will only use about 1/2 the meat so save the rest for your next meal.) 2. Crush uncooked ramen noodles. Add to meat along with slaw and green onion. 3. Mix all dressing ingredients pour over slaw mixture and stir to combine all well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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SUDOKU Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. There is only one solution to the puzzle.

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America’s Olympic Athletes Return Victorious

The “Final Five” gymnasts Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian and Aly Raisman win team gold in Rio.

KELLY RULISON

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The 2016 Olympic Games have come to a close and the U.S. team left with 46 gold medals, 37 silver medals, and 38 bronze medals. “Watching the Olympics was a fun experience, especially in the sprinting, swimming, and gymnastics portions. I got some nice secondhand exhilaration out of it,” Associate of Fine Arts major, Brennen Larson said.

Johnna Kinney Acts As LC’s Sports All-Star Official

The top three sports the U.S team has won medals in is swimming, track and field, and gymnastics. Our top athlete for the U.S. team is Michael Phelps, an Olympic swimmer who has won five gold medals and 1 silver medal. “Michael Phelps’ performance was incredible. Watching the most decorated Olympian win so many gold medals at the end of their Olympic career was thrilling,” Larson said. Phelps won first place in these swim categories: men’s 4x200 meter freestyle relay, men’s 200-meter butterfly, men’s 4x100

meter medley relay, men’s 4x100 meter freestyle relay, men’s 200-meter individual medley. Phelps won second place, the silver medal, in men’s 100-meter butterfly. Allyson Felix is the best track and field Olympian on the U.S. team. She has won two gold medals and one silver medal. Felix won first place in women’s 4x100 meter relay and women’s 4x400 meter relay. She also won a silver medal in women’s 400-meter. Simone Biles is the U.S. best gymnastics Olympian winning four gold medals and one bronze. Biles won first place medals in

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women’s vault, women’s team all-around, women’s floor exercise, and women’s individual all-around. Biles also won third place in women’s beam. “I think the U.S. did pretty well. Our gymnastics team was excellent, and Katie Ledecky set a world record for the 800-meter freestyle, which was pretty cool. The Olympics left me feeling inspired, seeing all the things people could accomplish with enough training,” Larson said. For more information on the U.S. Olympic team, visit olympic.org.

Journalist Sam Weller Pays Tribute to an American Icon

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Coach Johnna Kinney.

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This fall, Lewis and Clark Community College introduces Johnna Kinney as the new head volleyball and women’s tennis coach, sports information director, and book loan coordinator Kinney started at L&C Aug. 1. She is from Kansas City, Missouri but her hometown is St. Louis where she resided for 32 years. Kinney graduated from Park College, then attended SIUE obtaining a bachelor’s degree in communications and business, as well as a master’s degree in education and kinesiology. Kinney’s past experiences involve coaching at the junior college level for 15 years, and the club level for 18 years. Now she and the Athletic Department are getting ready for fall sports season with their teams. Kinney stated that sports and being active are what she’s all about. In her free time, Kinney works at Fleet Feet, a running specialty store. “The best part about what I do professionally is being able to help student athletes be successful on the court and in life,” Kinney said. She has stated that she enjoys her job very much and all it has to offer: “It’s ever changing and I don’t have to sit at a desk. I love working with people,” Kinney said. Since her arrival, the staff of L&C, as well as the faculty and administration, have all been completely supportive of her and her efforts. “Everyone takes pride for L&C in this college,” Kinney said. As far as goals are concerned, Kinney is set on having both winning volleyball and tennis seasons. She can be found in the Athletics Department in the Riverbend Arena, room RA 124. For more information on Kinney email her at jdkinney@lc.edu or call at 618-468-6250.

Sam Weller, author of The Bradbury Chronicles

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Accomplished journalist Sam Weller visited L&C in April to talk about his book on the famous sci-fi author, Ray Bradbury. He met Bradbury while writing a cover story for the Chicago Tribune Magazine. They became close friends and when he later asked Bradbury if he could write a biography about him, Bradbury initally said no. Later, as he grew older, he couldn’t think of anyone better than Weller to write his story. He let Sam Weller into every aspect of his life for The Bradbury Chronicles. Bradbury died June 5, 2012 at the age of 91.

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