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Looking for a romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day See our list of

romantic comedies with a modern approach. Page 05

Consequences of the Healthcare Repeal Who will be affected by the loss of Obamacare? Page 06

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L&C Hosts Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Photo provided by: abcnews.com Starting Far Left: Mumba welcomes the crowd to Lewis and Clark to listen to speeches that commemorate the works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Peter Hussey presented a reading from the “Eulogy for Martyred Children” that was given by Dr. King in the fall of 1963. Andre Wright took the stage to read a passage from a speech that was delivered in 1955 at the Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Photos by: KRYSTIE MORRISON

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Reflection readings of Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous “I have a dream speech” were read Jan. 20. These readings took place in Trimpe 141 and started off with a ‘welcome remarks’ by L&C’s Associate Professor of Speech Mumba Mumba. “The purpose of the MLK event was to honor Dr. King’s work by sharing his memorable speeches with students and the wider campus community. The event was intended for all of us to reflect on the impact Dr. King’s speeches had on the civil rights movement but also to challenge all of us to continue fighting against all inequalities.” said Mumba.

“I am hoping that the audience was moved by Dr. King’s powerful rhetoric as well as his unwavering passion for social justice,” Mumba said. “Dr. King’s boldness and eloquence in face of serious oppression should serve as an example for all.” The first reading came from Lewis and Clark Community College students Desiree Kellum and Andrea Wright, reading the “Montgomery Improvement Association Mass Meeting Speech” delivered at Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama on Dec. 5, 1955. The next reading came from L&C student Callie Logan and Division Assistant Gail

Drillinger, who read “Give Us the Ballot,” an address given at the Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom in Washington, D.C. May 17 1957. Following that speech was L&C students Alexis Noud and O’Livia Bowles, who read a speech King delivered at the Freedom Rally at Cobo Hall in Detroit on June 23, 1963. The next reading came from L&C Assistant Professor Jenn Cline and Media Specialist Louise Jett, who read the “I have a Dream” speech, which King gave during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 1963. Up next was “Eulogy for the Martyred Children”, which King delivered Sept. 18, 1963 at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. This speech was read by Associate Professor Peter Hussey and Dean Jill Lane. L&C student Summer McPeake and

Mumba delivered the next speech, “The Three Dimensions of a Complete Life,” which King gave April 9, 1967 at New Covenant Baptist Church in Chicago. The next reading came from L&C student Stephen Hindelang, who read ”What Is Your Life’s Blueprint” which was delivered Oct. 26, 1967 at Barratt Junior High School in Philadelphia. Immediately following the last speech was an audience reflection that was facilitated by Mumba and Professor Kelly Obernuefermann. “We had a great turn out. I am thankful to all the committed participants, the students and faculty members and community members who came to support the event,” Mumba said. For more information about the MLK speeches, contact Mumba at mmumba@lc.edu.

More than Five Million People March Worldwide HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu

Only a day after President Trump was inaugurated into office, more than five million people worldwide participated in the Women’s March. Many Lewis and Clark Community College faculty and staff members participated in the march, including L&C’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris, who was one of thousands who gathered in Washington D.C. Jan. 21. “My colleague and L&C faculty member Christina Chapman inspired me to participate in the march,” L&C’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris said. “The experience was extremely moving with people from all walks of life, men, women and children, coming together peacefully. We really need to engage in our democracy to make our representatives aware of what we think is important, especially now.” In St. Louis, Missouri, a large group of people gathered to participate at 9 a.m. and went on for an hour, eventually ending at Luther Ely Smith Square near the Gateway Arch. After the march and a rally at the end, demonstrators were directed to an Action Fair at a local YWCA. There, organizations from around the St. Louis area had set up tables where

volunteers could sign up to support a number of groups advocating for anything from reproductive rights to women’s shelters to services for the homeless. Many of these organizations will see their funding cut. “The people I met at the Action Fair were pretty positive and hopeful,” said Stephanie Larson, an attendee at the Action Fair and former L&C student. “They were all eager to explain the way their programs help the community. At the same time, I know that some of these great organizations rely on grants from the Office on Violence Against Women, which is getting cut under Trump. I’m afraid the same thing is going to happen to services for the homeless and Planned Parenthood.” For some, this was their first time ever attending an event like this. “I think for a lot of people it was their first time being at something like that - people were taking lots of photos and selfies,” said Ben Rosensweig, an attendee of the march. Rosensweig said that while he’s been active in local politics, the new election renewed his desire to fight for people’s rights. “I got involved because my sense of my own well-being included the knowledge that everyone’s rights and lives are being respected, not just my own,” Rosensweig said. One of the themes of the march was that

it takes more than just marching to create change. “Many civil rights leaders have said that the real evil of this world is not the fact that people are trying to take power away from others, but the fact that those who can help remain silent,” Rosensweig said. “There are a vast majority of people who see the evil and do nothing. They continue to distract themselves from the truth of their capabilities and the truth of the great suffering of this world. So do something. It’s going to take a lot. But change can happen, and you can have great joy in the process.” Many entities were on hand calling for action. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), American Association of University Women (AAUW), Habitat for Humanity, and Planned Parenthood encouraged people to volunteer. ”It’s important to show up and protest because otherwise politicians will just assume that no one cares what they do,” Larson stated. “Usually, I just vote for the people who seem competent. In the next local election, I’m going to lobby candidates about the issues and maybe volunteer in a campaign office.” Those interested in taking action, can visit www.aclu.org, www. plannedparenthood.org, www.aauw.org, or www.womensmarch.com.

L&C’s Associate Dean of Adult Education Val Harris gathers in front of the White House with friends during the Woman’s March on Washington, Jan. 21.

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L&C Invites High School Students to Winter Blast

WENDY SUMMERS wsummers@lc.edu

Lewis and Clark students can expect to see many bright new faces on campus during the upcoming Winter Blast festivities which will be held in conjunction with Campus Visit Day. Local junior and senior high school students have been invited to participate in a Campus Visit Day on Monday, Feb. 20, from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commons, on the L&C Godfrey Campus. Vice President of Enrollment, Kent Scheffel, is hoping for a positive response from area high schools, whose campuses are closed that day, in observance of Presidents’ Day. L&C Enrollment Center Director, Delfina Dornes said, “We have invited local high schools by mailing out postcards and flyers. We are hoping for a nice turn out.” There will be many fun and free activities for current and prospective students to enjoy. Some activities will include balloon artists, a caricaturist, and a photo booth. Students will be entertained by a D.J. and served refreshments as they are engaging in the various contests being offered. The day looks to offer, not only fun, but educational opportunities, as well. There will be staff and volunteers available to answer any potential questions. Tours are also being made available. “High school students will have the

chance to see campus life in person,” Dornes said. “Many groups, clubs, and organizations will be there to talk to prospective students about campus activities. They will get the opportunity to talk to advisors and even visit the departments that they are interested in.” All L&C students and staff are

encouraged to spread the word about this event. Students are welcome to invite any potential student to the Campus Visit Day and to sign up for a chance to win prizes. For more information, contact Dornes at (618) 468-5200 or ddornes@lc.edu.

Student Success Center employees Kelsey Argent, Mary Busler and Niki Bulser have for at Spring Fest. The Winter Blast/Campus Visit Day will have many activities like Fall Fest and Spring Fest.

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MJCHF Receives $100,000 from Local Law Firm WENDY SUMMERS wsummers@lc.edu

The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation (MJCHF) will be having many future conversations thanks to the generous donation received last month. In January, Gori Julian & Associates donated $100,000 to the MJCHF’s Conversation Toward a Brighter Future initiative. Randy Gori, partner at Gori Julian & Associates, was happy to help support such a positive initiative involving today’s youth. The MJCHF will use this donation to help area middle school and high school students stay engaged in their communities and schools. Participating students are encouraged, through open dialogue, to help make decisions and changes in both their school conditions and their community relationships. Last February, the MJCHF held a twoday summit, in which students were given a chance to do just that. Each school represented was given $5,000 and the opportunity to identify and create projects to solve their individual school and community issues. Alton High School PBIS Director Jordan Anderson said, “This year our students involved in the Mannie Jackson program have worked throughout the high school to further their involvement in the community. During the 2016-2017 school year, we have worked to create student led lessons on respect, responsibility, safety and kindness for all students to participate in.” Her students have shown personal growth through the community and school projects that MJCHF’s initiative has made available.

They adopted a family in need during the Christmas season and are currently planning a Special Olympic Sports Day for this Spring. “Our Mannie Jackson students meet monthly to participate in a RRSK Lunch & Learn and we have recognized 300 students so far this school year for showing Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Kindness throughout the building,” Anderson said. Donations, like the one made by Gori Julian & Associates, are what make it possible for the MJCHF to continue to impact youth and society. The MJCHF is pleased to have partnerships with so many Madison County business leaders and with the Regional Superintendent’s office. This support makes it possible to offer this

opportunity to the following participating schools: Alton Senior High and Middle Schools, Civic Memorial High and Trimpe Middle Schools, East Alton-Wood River High and East Alton Middle Schools, Roxana High and Junior High Schools, Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville Liberty and Lincoln Middle Schools, Triad High and Middle Schools, Granite City High School, Coolidge Junior High School, Collinsville High and Middles Schools, Madison Senior and Junior High Schools, and Venice Senior and Junior High Schools. For more information, visit www.mjchf. org or contact Ed Hightower, Executive Director of MJCHF, at (618) 655-2881 or drehightower@mjchf.org.

An L&C student dips her hand in uncolored wax to make the base for her wax hand.

This blue wax hand was created during the Student Activities event.

Students were taught how to make the hands by professionals who brought the equipment.

Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation Executive Director Ed Hightower accepts a $100,000 donation from Gori Julian representatives Randy Gori, Beth Gori and Sara Salger.

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L&C Students Dip Into the Wax

After dipping her hand in wax, Callie Logan dips her hand in an ice bath to solidify the wax.

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Trump Advances Keystone XL and Dakota Access Oil Pipelines

People protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline march past San Francisco City Hall.

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Only a day after taking the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an executive order to continue the construction on the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines. The decision to advance the pipelines

cancels out all of former President Barack Obama’s efforts to block construction of the two pipelines and is in line with one of Trump’s campaign promises. As Trump was signing the documents Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the Oval Office, he also vowed to “renegotiate some of the terms” of the Keystone bill and said he would then seek to “get that pipeline

Streep VS Trump on Bad Behavior

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In a politically charged awards show speech, Meryl Streep called out President Donald Trump for his behavior throughout his campaign and for imitating a disabled reporter. During Streep’s Golden Globes acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award Jan. 8, she criticized Trump for his mocking of Serge Kovaleski, a disabled New York Times reporter in 2015. The next day, Trump tweeted a response and referred to Streep as “one of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood” and a “Hillary flunky who lost big.” Her words are an undeniable blow to the President just 12 days before his inauguration as it speaks to other issues such as politics at award ceremonies, Hollywood’s overall distaste for Trump, and what that opposition might mean for diverse film-making going forward. His quick and coarse response is reason to believe that the incident shook him up a bit. While politics have always made their way into award shows, never have their prevalence felt like a necessary tool. Leonardo DiCaprio and Patricia Arquette are two stars of late that have effectively dedicated portions of their awards show speeches to their causes. With Hollywood having such unanimous views about Trump, Streep is trying to use

all these different viewpoints to keep filmmaking innovative. Streep, the most Academy Award nominated actor in history, campaigned for Hillary Clinton in her 2016 election. In her speech, she also encouraged the audience to support the Committee to Protect Journalists by saying, “We’re going to need them going forward, and they’ll need us to safeguard the truth.” She believes the press must hold power to account and that the committee will uphold the rights of journalists. Key moments from the Golden Globes speech include Streep describing that an actor’s job “is to enter the lives of people who are different from us, and let you feel what that feels like.” She also ended her acceptance with words by the recently deceased Carrie Fisher: “As my friend, the dear departed Princess Leia, said to me once, take your heart and make it into art.” Trump’s name was not used once during the speech, instead, Streep strays away from name-calling and uses subtle words that make an impact. While it may seem inelegant to use an awards show acceptance speech as a way of political expression, many feel Streep made relevant observations about the potential threat that the film industry faces with the President. She holds herself responsible for being an actress and making sure the future holds movies of all types.

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built.” According to cnn.com, Trump is also calling for the pipelines to be built with steal made in the USA. The president is also shortening the environmental review process. During his campaign Trump spoke of streamlining the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline, which was stalled for years in the Obama administration

until Obama denied approval for the pipeline’s construction in Nov. 2015. Protesters of the pipeline projects quickly condemned Trump’s actions. “President Trump is legally required to honor our treaty rights and provide a fair and reasonable pipeline process,” said Standing Rock Sioux Tribe chairman Dave Archambault II. “Americans know this pipeline was unfairly rerouted towards our nation and without our consent. The existing pipeline route risks infringing on our treaty rights, contaminating our water and the water of 17 million Americans downstream,” Archambault said. Tom Steyer, the president of NextGen Climate, accused the Trump administration of putting “corporate interests ahead of American interests.” “The pipelines are all risk and no reward, allowing corporate polluters to transport oil through our country to be sold on the global market, while putting our air and water at serious risk,” Steyer said. According to cnn.com, Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a Democrat from North Dakota where the Dakota Access Pipeline is being built, welcomed the move, as did Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia. “What this country needs is more jobs, and that is why I have always been a proponent of the Keystone XL Pipeline and was an original co-sponsor of legislation approving the Keystone XL Pipeline project,” said Manchin. “With a majority of Americans in support of the Keystone XL pipeline’s construction, I’m glad we are finally moving forward with this important project,” Manchin said.

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Looking Back on the Best Songs of 2016 MATT MONROE

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Song lists have always been pretty difficult for me. I’m generally a very album-centric guy, so when it came to picking out my favorite songs of previous years, I could usually name one pretty easily, but everything after that was pretty difficult. However, while I still find difficulty in ranking songs, I decided to challenge myself and finally do it this year, even limiting myself to one song per artist. So without further ado, here are my top 3 songs of 2016. 3. David Bowie — “I Can’t Give Everything Away” David Bowie is dead. This is now a fact that we can’t try to debunk. David Bowie is dead and seemingly — the world is a worse off place for it. My first introduction to Mr. Bowie was actually the first single for this album, “Blackstar”. I had always heard about Bowie but never gave him a proper listen as he never really played on the nearby classic rock stations and my parents played a minimal role in my current music taste. Anyways, after being blown away by this song, I dug through his discography and realized that holy shit, this dude was great. After listening to a ton of albums by Bowie, I became increasingly more excited for Blackstar as seemingly this was going to be his most out-there work yet. Once it came out, I loved it. The experimental jazz instrumentation fit perfectly over Bowie’s aged voice and arcane lyrics. Two days after Blackstar was released, David Bowie died and a lot about this album started to make more sense. “I Can’t Give Everything Away” was one of

the tracks that made almost complete sense in the wake of Bowie’s death. Before he died, I assumed Bowie had a lot left in the tank and could hit a new career peak. Bowie knew this too. However, as the song itself says, Bowie couldn’t give everything away. The man still had more to say and increasingly unique ways to say it. He was truly something special and I miss him every day. Everything feels weird now without him. 2. James Blake — “Radio Silence” The date is May 5th. I’m currently sitting in the office of my school newspaper absolutely dreading a math final I’m about to take in two hours. Additionally, I’m three months past a breakup I’m not quite over as I hit a certain mark that made me unconditionally miss my ex. I’m browsing /r/indieheads like usual and see that… oh my god, it’s finally coming out. Radio Silence was finally here — except it wasn’t called Radio Silence, it was now called The Colour In Anything. And — oh my god he just dropped three songs from it before it comes out tonight. Holy shit one of them is “Radio Silence” which I’ve been waiting on for year since I heard the live version. I have to listen to this immediately. So I did. Seven months later, I’m mostly over that breakup but the pain I felt when listening to the album version of “Radio Silence” still lingers. Everytime I hear those opening ghostly vocal melodies and those glitched pianos, I know I can’t escape what I’m about to feel. I’m about to take a journey back to a worse time in my life, but one that I’ve learned that it’s okay to go back to. I have to be reminded of the pain I once felt to get better now, and no song does that better for me than “Radio Silence.” 1. Car Seat Headrest — “Vincent”

Since this song came out, I knew it was going to be my song of the year. Other songs might have briefly took its place, but I ended up always coming back to “Vincent.” The opening guitar line is hypnotizing. Listening to it build and add more layers until the release comes and the verse starts. “Half the time I want go home.” These are the first words I ever heard Will Toledo say and words that instantly grabbed me. Then, as soon you feel like you have a moment to relax as Toledo tells his dilemma, he throws a curveball at you and keeps you on your toes with the next set of lines. Then, another release comes in and you’re wondering what’s gonna happen next? That is the beauty of “Vincent” and a majority

Car Seat Headrest’s front man Will Toledo.

of Teens of Denial. The sense of unknowing as Toledo changes the structure of the song before you can get too comfortable with it. In a sense, this is his allegory for life. You are never comfortable and things are constantly changing, causing you to lose your footing and stumble for a second. In that stumble, it causes you to become even more uncomfortable and those changes to increase in frequency. Every listen to “Vincent” is a trip, it’s just as good on the 3rd time as it is on the 51st. It is an addictive song where every moment is not only a memorable one, but simply, a great one. Overall, 2016 was really weird. Let’s never do it again.

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Manchester By the Sea Explores Love and Loss

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Actors Casey Affleck and Lucas Hedges.

JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu

Kenneth Lonergan uses revealing language and a relentlessly dry tone to make his third feature, ‘Manchester By the Sea,’ a profound journey through guilt and renewal. Lee Chandler, played by Casey Affleck, lives a life of solitude that includes days

spent doing mundane maintenance work and nights spent drunkenly at the bar. When he receives news of his brother’s passing, he must return to his hometown to care for his nephew with whom he used to have a close bond. While in town, the memories he shared with his ex-wife resurface tragically. A sense of Lee’s reserved character is understood in simple scenes like one where

he repairs toilets and light fixtures while the older folk ramble on. Most scenes evoke emotions like sympathy and sorrow even if nothing exciting is happening or being said. Affleck brings this haunted character to life with a constant hesitation and despair. Lee’s relationship with his nephew was once a loving bond that included fishing trips out on the family boat. The boat is

where Lee’s brother Joe, played by Kyle Chandler, has a heart attack. Joe’s son Patrick, played by Lucas Hedges, spent many days out at sea with his father and uncle. Flashbacks to brighter days contrast with the present state of the Chandler family in ways that cut to the core. Michelle Williams is Randi, Lee’s former wife, whose presence makes Lee agitated and unstable within seconds. An embrace they share at Joe’s funeral gives us all we need to know about how they have healed. Her character has so much to say and she breaks down into a true state of vulnerability right before our eyes in one scene. Lucas Hedges does extraordinary work as Patrick. His character’s youthful sarcasm proves that he can balance sorrow and humor just as well as the film itself. One of the only times when Lee truly expresses himself is when he refers to his faults and says he “Can’t beat it.” By the sea with his nephew, he spends the brutally cold winter waiting for the ground to become soft enough to bury his brother. Kenneth Lonergan and Casey Affleck have crafted a rich and layered American drama that explores the loss of family members and how their lives have a lasting impact from the grave. ‘Manchester By the Sea’ is a testament to how grief that is deeply rooted in love and anger can reveal continual life.

The Force is Strong with Rogue One JUSTIN FORREST jforrest@lc.edu

You have probably heard this tired cliché about a million times, but I just have to say it: the Force is strong with Rogue One. Rogue One is the latest foray into the Star Wars universe. The thing that separates this entry from all of the others is that this movie acts as a spinoff with no familiar characters as the focus. No Jedi, no Skywalkers, no opening text. It is all new and all different, taking place as sequel to the prequels, and a prequel to the original trilogy. The movie stars a rag tag cast of characters who team up to steal the plans for the Death Star which, at the time is just being built. The thing that really shines in this movie is the central band of misfits. All with their own very distinct personalities and quirks. The team is lead by Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, a girl whom at the beginning of the picture wants no part of the war between the Rebellion or the Empire after losing her mother and father in the war. She is then pulled into the struggle by the Rebellion, specifically by Diego Luna’s Cassian. Cassian plans to track down Jyn’s father to stop the building of the Death Star. Rounding out the rest of the gang is Rook, a former imperial pilot turned traitor, and Blaze - a hulking tough guy with a massive machine gun who acts as protector to Chirrut. Chirrut, played by my personal favorite martial arts actor Donnie Yen, is a blind monk who believes in the force, yet is not quite a jedi.

He is, however, still quite capable with a bow staff and a giant freaking laser crossbow and in my opinion, one of the coolest Star Wars characters in some time. Speaking of cool characters, we need to talk about the real show stealer, droid K-2SO (or as my friends call him, Sass Bot 5000.) Alan Tudyk steals every scene he’s in with his hilarious banter and always pessimistic attitude. Rounding out the rest of the main cast is Ben Mendelsohn as the villainous and very three dimensional Director Krennic, Mads Mikkelsen as Jyn’s father, Forest Whitaker as the crazed extremist Saw Gerrera, and a surprising number of classic Star Wars characters. Many of whom were background or side characters in the originals, which is a real treat for hardcore Star Wars fans. I can’t stress enough how well the special effects department for this movie pulled off many characters who have passed, or have grown too old to play these characters. Overall, with this amazing cast, grounded approach, bucketfuls of fan service, amazing special effects, and score, I would say that this is one of the best Star Wars movies to date. The only problem I had is the opening sequence, which I feel spent going from one planet to the next over and over again far too quickly. It’s not movie breaking, but this little detail is why I give it four reels out of five.

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Modern Romantic Comedies to Watch on Valentine’s Day JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu

Valentine’s Day is a great time to reflect on movies of the romantic comedy genre. Here are some game-changing romantic comedies that are innovative entries to the genre and have a modern take on relationships. ‘Obvious Child’ directed by Gillian Robespierre, premiered in 2014. Jenny Slate makes this feel-good movie her own. It is centered on a stand-up comedian who has a drunken one night stand and ends up having an abortion on Valentine’s Day. The dark subject matter and Slate’s hilarious and heartwarming performance make “Obvious Child” one of the most subversive romance films of all time. Every bit of this New York comedy is a joy to experience, especially the oddcouple pairing of Slate and the charming Jake Lacy. ‘500 Days of Summer’ directed by Marc Webb, premiered in 2009. While this one hasn’t aged too well since its release, it still is a groundbreaking take on the genre. The Sundance movie deconstructs audience’s perceptions of romantic comedies by having a nonlinear narrative structure and adding in elements of the coming of age genre. Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel) share a 500 day relationship that is examined over the course of the movie as well as other ideas about fate, sentimentality, and cynicism. ‘Enough Said’ directed by Nicole

Actors Amy Schumer and Bill Hader in ‘Trainwreck’

Holofcener, premiered in 2013. Nicole Holofcener has crafted a romantic comedy that feels real in a typically fantastical genre because of the lived-in writing, setting, chemistry between leads Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini. Dreyfus stars as Eva, a masseuse who unknowingly begins a relationship with her friend and client’s ex-husband. This is a mature story of two middle-aged and divorced people who seem like they live in the real world as their relationship unfolds in the simplest of ways. ‘Trainwreck’ directed by Judd Apatow, premiered in 2015. Amy Schumers writes and stars in “Trainwreck,” the broad studio comedy that features LeBron James in a winning supporting role.

Brie Larson, and Colin Quinn costar in the vital roles of Amy’s sensible sister and her dying father. As a writer for a men’s magazine, Amy experiences hardships and realizations all the while going through her first serious relationship with her article subject and sports doctor, Aaron Conners (Bill Hader). ‘Sleeping With Other People’ directed by Leslye Headland, premiered in 2015. Headland’s wild and hysterical “Sleeping With Other People” is every bit as bold and irreverent as her previous feature, “Bachelorette.” It is a story about the messiness of a relationship between people with commitment issues. Jake (Jason Sudeikis) and Lainey (Alison Brie) are two refreshing

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faces of today who are outrageous and flawed, but it never takes away from the emotional impact in the third act. ‘Maggie’s Plan’ directed by Rebecca Miller, premiered in 2016. Greta Gerwig’s light and bubbly persona is put to the test in this movie that is whimsical and intelligent and also features Julianne Moore and Ethan Hawke in a love triangle with Gerwig’s character. “Maggie’s Plan” is a modern romantic comedy and Rebecca Miller has made the movie that Woody Allen should’ve made years ago. Do you have any modern romantic comedies you’d recommend? Let us know at https://www.facebook.com/ thelcbridge/.

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The Consequences of the Healthcare Repeal HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu

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It’s no secret that healthcare repeal is an intensely debated topic among Americans. The consequences of this kind of repeal could be disastrous for millions of people. From working class Americans to young students, there are many who would be affected by the loss of their healthcare and Medicaid insurance. Students like me, who can’t afford both the cost of schooling and insurance, may have to give up on their education in order to afford huge insurance bills. Obamacare also helps families who struggle to provide insurance for each and every member. Under the current system, Medicare enrollees have access to free preventive benefits. This means that they can receive screenings for things such breast cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. However, under the full repeal that is currently being planned, these benefits will completely disappear. Unfortunately, that’s not the only major drawback of a repeal. According to a CNN article, found at http://cnnmon.ie/2j0ts6V, removing Obamacare would likely mean higher premiums and deductibles for the five millions senior citizens and disabled Americans enrolled in the program. The horrifying fact of it is that many of these people will be forced to suffer because they simply can’t afford the hospital bills that would drown them in debt. In a recent interview with NBC’s News Sunday Today, Kellyanne Conway, a counselor to Trump, explained that

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Republicans want to make Medicaid a state-funded program rather than a federal one. In states such as Illinois, which has become infamous for the numerous budget issues that occurred in 2016, forcing such a cost would be catastrophic to the state’s economic status. This move by Republicans feels more

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like an attempt to avoid working out a solution. Instead of trying to fix the problem they are about to create, they are trying to shove the burden onto others. The only way to stop this situation from happening is to make the people’s voices heard. To learn what you can do to stop healthcare repeal, check out this list of tips at http://huff.to/2kr5IJS.

Dear Matthew, What kind of suggestions do you have for finding your way around the school easier? Hopelessly Lost Dear Hopelessly Lost, For future reference, you can walk through the campus a couple days early. Figuring out where your classes are and how much time you have between them can be very overwhelming. Communicate with your teachers and let them know some of your classes are on opposite sides of the campus just in case you are late. The school is divided into sections such as Baldwin, Caldwell, and Trimpe figuring out these locations can help you find your classes. Another way to find out where your classes is by asking someone in your class if they have the same classes. The buddy system helps, and makes it easier if you have a good friend you can rely on that has been at the school for a while. The buddy system also helps you make new friends. But don’t get frustrated if it takes you a while to find all your classes, most of your teachers will understand and work with you. I felt the same way my first semester and I still somewhat do. The more you become familiar with the school, the easier it gets. There are maps available of the school, and the security guards will also help point you in the right direction. You can always ask your teachers directions to your next class. But no worries everyone has been in your situation, so don’t give up. Sincerely, Matthew Rhoads

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President Donald Trump President Donald Trump’s Does Not Deserve a Chance Policies Could be Healthy MATT MONROE

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Since Donald J. Trump was elected president on Nov. 8, 2016, I’ve consistently heard one excuse about the now-President of the United States: “Give him a chance.” And while this phrase has good intentions, anyone who has followed Trump’s campaign, his transition, and now his presidency can say “no.” From the beginning, Trump has proven to be grossly incapable of handling the presidency, from his hateful rhetoric, numerous conflicts of interest, Cabinet picks, complete lack of experience in government and the amount of lies he and his team have spewed out over the course of a year and a half. We, the American people, have essentially just elected a con man. While he ran on an anti-establishment platform, some of the people currently surrounding him in his staff are about as establishment as it comes. Let’s take a look at a few. Rex Tillerson, Trump’s pick for secretary of state, is the former CEO and chairman of ExxonMobil, the largest oil refiner in the world. Also, he is known for his close business ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who awarded Tillerson the Order of Friendship in

2013. Then there’s billionaire Betsy DeVos, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education, who’s a major advocate for charter schools and school vouchers that has never attended or administered a public school. During her Senate confirmation hearing, she also said that it was “possible” that her family has collectively donated $200 million to Republicans over the year. And how could I forget Steven Mnuchin, Trump’s pick for Secretary of the Treasury. He’s a former partner of Goldman Sachs and hedge fund manager who initially failed to disclose $100 million in assets before his Senate hearings. Additionally, OneWest Bank, where he served as CEO from 2009 to 2015, was accused of aggressively foreclosing on homeowners. Trump’s campaign ran on about three main platforms/promises: Make America Great Again, Drain the Swamp, and Lock Her Up. So far, he’s failed on two of those, as he’s assembled the richest Cabinet in recent history and during a “thank you” rally in Michigan, said that he doesn’t care about prosecuting Hillary Clinton after the crowd chanted “lock her up.” So, if he’s already seemingly backed down on two of these promises, what makes you think he’s going to keep his first one? For Donald Trump, making America great again means making he and his friend’s bank accounts great again. While he claims to be working for the people, it’s clear to me he’s only working for himself. And despite how this article comes off, I want Donald Trump to be a good president. I want to give him a chance. However, from looking at the facts, it is impossible to give him a chance. While I’ve already come to this conclusion, I just have to hope the American people come to it too before 2020.

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President Trumps actions since being inaugurated have certainly created a stir with the American people, but I believe that there is still hope we could have a good run. One of the first actions President Trump acted on was withdrawing the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement negotiations. In doing so, his plan is to promote the American industry, protect American workers, and raise American wages. In the long run this could prove to be very beneficial in creating jobs for the American workers. It’s no secret that Trump has been all about building a wall on the border of Mexico, and within his first week of running the oval office signed to build a wall at the southern border and to cut federal funding to “sanctuary” cities, which don’t enforce federal immigration laws on undocumented immigrants. One of the reasons behind this is to make sure that only legal immigrants are getting jobs in America and that companies cannot

outsource jobs to illegal immigrants for cheaper wages. Trump has signed for the Keystone XL pipeline and the Dakota Access pipeline to be finished in order to bring oil from Canada to Nebraska. He has also agreed to consider alternative routes and begin an environmental impact study, to find more environmentally friendly ways for energy. This is a process that could take months to figure out. Trump has also stated that he plans to impose a Constitutional Amendment that will put term limits on all members of Congress. An action that many American’s feel will benefit congress and the country. According to npr.org Trump plans to implement a Middle Class Tax Relief And Simplification Act. An economic plan designed to grow the economy 4 percent each year and create at least 25 million new jobs through massive tax reduction and simplification, in combination with trade reform, regulatory relief, and lifting the restrictions on American energy. The largest tax reductions are for the middle class. A middle class family with two children will get a 35 percent tax cut. The current number of brackets will be reduced from seven to three, and tax forms will likewise be greatly simplified. The business rate will be lowered from 35 to 15 percent, and the trillions of dollars of American corporate money overseas can now be brought back at a 10 percent rate. At the end of the day, I’m simply curious to see where Trump leads us in the next four years. Like a lot of American citizens I have had my fears, but I am ready to sit back and watch this show unfold. For more information on President Trumps ideas and action as leader of our country, visit nbcnews.com and npr.org.

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1979 L&C Volleyball Team Selected to 2016 Hall of Fame PRESS RELEASE

GODFREY – The year was 1979 and the top hit was the upbeat “Good Times” by Chic—and it was good times for the Lewis and Clark Community College Bucks volleyball team. That season, the Bucks posted a 32-0 state record, won the state championship and earned a trip to nationals at Miami Dade College on Thanksgiving weekend. Now, 37 years later, members of the 1979 Bucks volleyball team are being inducted into the Lewis and Clark Trailblazers Athletics Hall of Fame. Inductees are selected to the hall of fame by a committee of college officials and local media. “We are proud to induct the 1979 Bucks volleyball team into the Trailblazers Hall of Fame,” said L&C Athletic Director Doug Stotler. “These talented athletes and their coach made an outstanding contribution to Lewis and Clark athletics and are very deserving of this recognition.” “We were like a family on and off the court,” Tracy McIntyre Cook said, as she flipped through a scrapbook documenting her days playing volleyball and basketball for the college. “This induction into the hall of fame is a real honor, and it brings back so many great memories. We had a really talented group of athletes who were very cohesive as a team. But above all, we were like a family.” Cook’s daughter, Lauren Cook, followed her mother’s lead and has played volleyball at Lewis and Clark for the last two years. “A lot has changed in volleyball since I played at the college,” Tracy McIntyre Cook

said. “There is a new gym and even the game is played differently, but the comradery is still the same.” “Everyone worked hard to win the state title and trip to nationals,” said Bucks Volleyball Head Coach Judy Gass. “It was a wonderful experience for the team.” The Bucks brought home the state trophy after winning six matches in two weekends at host Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois. Seeded fourth, the Bucks defeated Lake County 15-5, 15-9, Sauk Valley 15-2, 1513 and DuPage 15-7, 15-4 to qualify for the quarterfinal. The fifth game was one of their toughest matches. Amidst cheers for the home team, Parkland, the Bucks won the first game 1614 after a tie at 14, which required extra points and a two-point lead to win. Parkland came back to win the second game 16-4, but the Bucks took the third game 15-8. “Defeating Parkland at home was key to us winning the state tournament,” Gass said. “Each player did her very best and it paid off.” In the semifinal, the Bucks defeated Joliet 11-15, 15-4, 15-8 and faced top-seeded Illinois Central in the final — winning 15-7, 5-15, 15-3. After bringing home the state trophy, Strack and Mendez were named to the alltournament team. Mendez was also named National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Volleyball All-American. Stotler said during this era of NJCAA athletics, the 1979 team’s accomplishments were extremely remarkable. “This state title was achieved when NJCAA volleyball played in only one

division compared to today’s version of three distinctively unique levels of play,” Stotler said. “I can confidently attest that this 1979 Bucks accomplishment is the most impressive feat in the history of L&C volleyball.” The Bucks were seeded ninth out of 20 teams at nationals but were in a bracket with No. 1 Kellogg Community College, of Battle Creek, Michigan, top-seeded Suffolk, of New York and Vermillion, of

Minnesota. Ultimately, Kellogg earned the 1979 national title. Still, that year will forever be on the minds of the 10 Bucks team members, for that was the year the team earned more than any L&C volleyball team before or since. Together, their accomplishments will be memorialized in the Lewis and Clark Hall of Fame. For more information on the Hall of Fame or L&C Athletics, call (618) 468-6002.

Members of the 1979 Lewis and Clark Community College Bucks volleyball team.

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Study Shows L&C Significantly Impacts Region’s Economy PRESS RELEASE

only a high school education. Taxpayers see a 9.1 percent return on their investment in the college, or $3.20 for every $1 invested, as students’ higher lifetime earnings contribute to more income tax revenue and local business revenues. Additionally, Emsi says the college benefits state and local taxpayers through increased tax receipts and a reduced demand for government supported social services. Through reduced crime, lower unemployment rates and increased health and wellbeing across the state, society sees a cumulative benefit of $12.80 for every $1 spent on Lewis and Clark, as long as students remain in the state workforce. “I think it’s important to recognize Emsi’s work in higher education of providing economic modeling for more than 700 colleges and universities,” said Dennis Krieb, L&C director of Institutional Research and Library Services. “Their research clearly shows Lewis and Clark Community College as a leading economic catalyst for our region.” For more information and analysis of this study, contact Krieb at (618) 468-4300 or dkrieb@lc.edu. For a visual presentation of the college’s impact, visit www.lc.edu/economicimpact.

GODFREY – Once again, a recent third party study has shown that Lewis and Clark Community College remains an economic boon to the region, accounting for 4.7 percent of the gross regional product (GRP). In 2014-15 alone, L&C supported $369.4 million in income and 6,688 jobs, neither of which would have existed if the college wasn’t here, according to Emsi, an economic modeling company. “If the college weren’t here, a number of students would have left the area, and others wouldn’t have come here, to pursue their education,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. “Because we are here, they live, work and spend money in the region. Then, when they graduate and enter the workforce, 93 percent remain in the area and not only add income to the region, but make their lives and homes here, extending their impact.” Emsi conducted the study to compare the costs and benefits of the college and determine the return on investment for various constituencies in the community. Issued in Fall 2016, the study focused on the college’s 2014-15 academic year statistics, and updated a previous economic impact study completed in 2013. In 2014-15, Lewis and Clark Community College HIGHER EARNINGS BY EDUCATION served 11,377 credit students LEVEL AT CAREER MIDPOINT and 3,046 non-credit students. Those students added $5 million in income to the $45,900 regional economy through transportation, rent and other living expenses, equivalent to supporting about 126 jobs. $30,300 Not surprisingly, students reap the greatest benefit from $24,100 the college, at a rate of return of 19.7 percent. That means $17,200 graduates earn, on average, $5.70 in higher future earnings for every $1 invested in their education at Lewis and Clark. That’s because, in the state of Illinois, professionals with an Less than High Associate Bachelor’s high school associate degree earn $6,200 school more at their career midpoint Graphic by: Karen Hancock than their counterparts with

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L&C Announces Solar-themed 2017 Summer Garden Show PRESS RELEASE GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College recently announced “Solar Flair” as the theme for its fifth annual themed summer garden show, to coincide with a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21.

For the first time, the garden show experience will include a curated art exhibition by Michiko Itatani, which will be free and open to the public from Aug. 22-Sept. 22. Solar Flair will be a celebration of light, energy, lunar cycles and how plants connect with the cosmos. As always, the show aims to connect people with plants as part of the educational continuum of Lewis and Clark. “Like in the past, the Solar Flair garden show will continue to educate people about the roles plants play in their daily lives,” said L&C Horticulture Manager Ethan Braasch. “The ultimate solar power, photosynthesis, will be beautifully showcased by out-of-this-world plants all across the Godfrey campus.” This year’s theme is influenced by the solar system and culminates with the unique experience of a total solar eclipse that will be visible along a narrow track that runs diagonally from the northwest to southeast coasts across the continental U.S. — with St. Louis very close to the path of totality. It will be the first total solar eclipse to touch the continental U.S. since 1979, and the first to cross from coast to coast since 1918. The last time the line of totality passed through the Metro East, the year was 1442. The “ring of fire” will be visible from campus during

the eclipse. Featured in Solar Flair Solis in The Grove, located outside the McPike Match & Science Complex, will feature a variety of intense red, orange and yellow-colored plants symbolically representative of the sun. Blackeyed Susans, petunias and ornamental peppers will dot the landscape. Sun’s Rays on the Trent Bridge will feature bold, warm-colored petunias, geraniums and marigolds. Planetary Pathway will lead visitors from The Grove to Fountain Court, and will be marked to represent the nine planets in the solar system placed at a scaled distance (1 foot = 4 million miles) from the sun. Visitors traveling along the Planetary Pathway at Rivers of Color will see bright purple, red and silver plants with lunar names in the Sun, Moon and Bloom garden. Sunshine Time, located near the Hatheway Quad, will feature a carpet-bedding garden that resembles a compass-rose, the essential tool in creating the sundial. Visitors will be able to learn about the history, use and evolving forms of sundials as a time-telling device. The Hatheway Cultural Center will feature The Starry Night Living Wall, with flowers that illustrate the color palette Artist Michiko Itatani used in her “Cosmic Theater” series of paintings. Inside the Hatheway Gallery, a curated art exhibition of Itatani’s work will be open to the public. At Midnight Magic, near the Hatheway West Terrace, visitors will learn that not all plants rise and shine with the sun through creative displays of plants that bloom at different times during the day – some even at night. The Bosque will feature Stars of Navigation, using a select palette of dark foliage plants punctuated by bright orange and yellow blooms. Through this garden, visitors can experience the abstraction of our summer night sky constellations, specifically, the nine stars that Lewis and Clark relied on to navigate during the Corps of Discovery journey. Solar Powered Plants will feature recognizable

L&C’s Last Original Trustee Dies in Jerseyville

Dr. Albert Van Walleghen was the last remaining charter member of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees. Photo courtesy of the Van Walleghen family

PRESS RELEASE GODFREY – The last remaining charter member of the Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees, Dr. Albert Van Walleghen, 91, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Jerseyville. Dr. Van Walleghen established the Jersey Calhoun Veterinary Hospital in Jerseyville in 1948 and worked as a veterinarian for nearly 40 years. In addition to serving on L&C’s Board of Trustees for 10 years, until his retirement in September 1979, he also served on the Jersey County Board from 1986-1992, as well as the St. Francis Xavier Church Board, the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association and the Jerseyville Housing Board. The Lewis and Clark Community College District No. 536 was founded in 1970. Other charter members of the Board of Trustees included R. Ned Bond, Madison County; Paul L. Connolly, Madison County; Paul B. Hanks, Calhoun County; Robert S. Minsker, Madison County; Paul N. Odell, Macoupin County; and Chris J. Ringhausen, Jersey County. The first Board was responsible for purchasing Monticello College in Godfrey to serve as the new community college’s campus. “A lot of what the initial Board did involved trying to get funding,” said his son, Dr. Don Van Walleghen. “The junior college concept

was not favored by the larger schools, and a lot of the people working in government at the time had attended those larger schools.” The members saw securing the Monticello campus as one of their biggest accomplishments, according to Van Walleghen’s daughter Gail Naughton, but they were also instrumental in figuring out staffing and getting academic and training programs off the ground. “He loved an intellectual challenge, and being a part of the Board allowed him to interact with people of his caliber,” Naughton said. “It was a really stimulating thing for him.” In 1970, L&C began with eight associate degree and certificate programs, and the student headcount that year was around 400 students (449 FTE). Both rose sharply over the first few years; today, the college serves approximately 15,000 credit and non-credit students and offers more than 40 degree programs. Current Chairman Robert L. Watson served on the Board of Trustees with Dr. Van Walleghen in the early days. “I had a great deal of respect for Dr. Van Walleghen’s judgment and early guidance on the direction of Lewis and Clark,” Watson said. “I think all of the original members of the Board would take pride in how well the college has served the district over the years since its formation.” “Without the hard work and dedication of the charter members of the Lewis and Clark Board of Trustees, we would not be where we are today,” said L&C President Dale Chapman. “On behalf of the college, we wish to extend our deepest gratitude to these men, and our sympathy to Dr. Van Walleghen’s family.” Dr. Van Walleghen served as a meat inspector during the war while continuing his studies, and completed his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Kansas State University at the age of 21. He worked at a veterinary pharmaceutical company before starting his veterinary practice in 1948 in Jerseyville. He worked there until his retirement in 1987, after which his son, Don, took over the practice. “He was just a very intelligent, very socially adept person,” Dr. Don Van Walleghen said. “He could really communicate well and was very self confident.” “He was a happy person, but he endured a lot,” Naughton said. “He was widowed twice and had a whole house full of kids, who were his greatest pride. He juggled a lot of things, but he did it with grace.”

edible plants that track the sun’s progress across the sky, as well as celebrate the college’s efforts and achievement in sustainability. It will remind visitors that photosynthesis is the original solar power. Near the Wade Hall entrance, Shadow of the Sun will showcase lush, fanciful flowers accented by exotic foliage plants that shy away from the sun. These shade-loving plants will thrive near the building and nearby 150-year-old oak tree. The Monticello Sculpture Gardens, dedicated in Spring 2012, represent the college’s efforts to preserve the beauty of its historic Godfrey campus, which once was home to Monticello College (1838-1970), a school for women. The Monticello Sculpture Gardens are a Signature Garden site of the Missouri Botanical Garden, and a botanical garden in their own right. In addition to seasonal and permanent plantings, the Monticello Sculpture Gardens also feature 14 large scale, mostly bronze, sculptures. In 2013, the Monticello Sculpture Gardens introduced its first themed garden show with Menagerie in Bloom, which featured a special selection of colorful plantings that bore the

names of real or imaginary creatures. In 2014, native pollinators frequented campus during BEE-Dazzled. The Garden of Eatin’ in 2015 featured a wide variety of edible plants, and Gardens Through the Looking Glass in 2016 simultaneously celebrated the rich history of Monticello College and Lewis and Clark Community College’s bright future in the presentation of two zones on campus – past and present. The show also coincided with the 150year anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” books. The gardens are supported by generous donations made by private donors and groups such as Joan and Chuck Sheppard, The Godfrey Women’s Club, Alton Community Service League, Alton Godfrey Rotary Club and PRIDE Inc. To learn more about how to get involved or for more information on guided garden tours, contact Braasch at ebraasch@lc.edu or (618) 468-3140, or visit www.lc.edu/gardens. To learn more about artist Michiko Itatani, visit http:// www.michikoitatani.com

Michiko Itatani’s “Cosmic Wanderlust,” a part of her “Cosmic Theater” series.

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L&C Now Offers Workplace Readiness Program for People with Disabilities PRESS RELEASE GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College has become one of approximately 50 other colleges and organizations nationally to offer a Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program, which results in a Certificate of Achievement in Workplace Readiness. The program is aimed at students with intellectual disabilities who wish to seek employment. An ongoing partnership between the college and Challenge Unlimited opens the possibilities for internships, work-based training and job placement for students in the program. “Lewis and Clark Community College has long been recognized as a state and national leader in providing appropriate and compassionate disability support services and programs to students with disabilities,” said Director of Student Development and Counseling Kathy Haberer. The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 contains a number of important provisions that improve access to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. L&C’s new Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program was developed using the guidelines of this law and was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Students in the program are now eligible for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants and Federal Work-Study programs and follow the same guidelines for satisfactory academic progress. They must meet the basic federal student aid eligibility requirements. However, students in the program are not required to have a high school diploma or GED and are not required to be pursuing a degree or certificate of proficiency. The Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program culminates with a Certificate of Achievement in Workplace Readiness, which requires 60 credit hours. L&C’s internships and work-based training opportunities are provided through

a partnership with Challenge Unlimited, an be successful in smaller sections of college mainstreamed in regular education classes organization committed to serving individuals courses, developmental and/or college level, during high school, especially in English and with disabilities. Challenge Unlimited signed with the additional support provided by a Math, and may continue to need additional a Memorandum of Understanding with L&C college transition class and Study Skills support in order to be successful in college and helps with job placement once a student class. All of these courses are college credit courses. These students are responsible for completes the program. courses, which are eligible for federal and disclosing a disability and requesting the need With the addition of the Comprehensive state financial aid. for accommodations. Transition and Postsecondary Program, The Special Learning Needs program To learn more about L&C’s disability Certificate of Achievement in Workplace includes students who have been services, visit www.lc.edu/disability. Readiness, L&C offers a full array of services for students with intellectual disabilities. So that it can help students with a variety of needs, L&C’s has three programs for students with disabilities: College for Life, Supported College Transition and Special Learning Needs. These programs are all managed through the Student Development and Counseling division. The College for Life program includes students who have had few inclusive experiences in high school and want to continue their education and expand their social growth opportunities with peers on a college campus. All College for Life students are required to take a minimum of three classes, which include Self-Advocacy and two others of their choice. These classes are continuing education, non-credit courses which are not eligible for financial aid or support from Students in the College For Life Logic class at Lewis and Photo provided by: L&C Flickr the Division of Rehabilitation Services, and Clark Community College participated in an egg drop event on follow the same payment policies as all other October 4, 2016. continuing education courses. “When the time came for our daughter to age out of high school, we were unsure of her future,” said Nancy Alexander. “Her high school teacher invited us to come to Lewis and Clark to tour the College for Life program. My husband and I immediately knew that this program was exactly what we had hoped to find for our daughter. She has made many new friends during the three years she has been here. She is now part of the community and looks forward to her classes. The students are vibrant and include her in their conversations.” The Supported College Transition program includes students who have some mainstreaming experience in high school Students researched, and built unique holders designed to Photo provided by: L&C Flickr and have test scores that indicate they can protect raw eggs from cracking as they fell from 80 feet.

Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu

Now that I have covered the basics of personal oral hygiene instructions (POHI), and how they should be performed in last semester’s articles, I will now be discussing the outcomes if POHI is not properly followed. Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums. It is one of the most commonly found diseases in the mouth. A buildup of bad bacteria will accumulate throughout the mouth, causing inflammation of the gums. Classic signs include redness, swelling, and bleeding when flossing. Many people think when they floss and their gums bleed, that

they should stop because they are bleeding. The exact opposite is true, however. When the gums are bleeding when flossing, that is a sign that gingivitis is present. The good news is that gingivitis is reversible. Proper brushing and flossing techniques should be maintained, and within 14 days, the gums should stop bleeding. An alarming 50 percent of U.S adults have gingivitis, and 29 percent of those who have it don’t even realize it because they think a little bit of bleeding when brushing and flossing is normal! Let me ask this: “If your hands bled when you washed them, would you think that was normal?” (I hope your answer is no!) This is exactly my point that I am trying to stress: any bleeding when brushing or flossing is NOT normal! It is my hope that based on the information provided in last semester’s issues of ‘The Bridge’ on basic POHI, that you will take that information and use it to better not only your oral health, but your overall health as well.

Students Dealing with Depression DONALD BECKER dobecker@lc.edu

College is an exciting time in a young adult’s life, however, it can also be a very stressful overwhelming time. As a college student you may be experiencing life events you have never dealt with before such as, leaving home for the first time, meeting new people, and learning to become independent. Small problems and little setbacks may feel like the world is going to end, but these feelings usually subside in a short time. If you are experiencing feelings of irritability, sadness, and or feelings of utter hopelessness, rest assured you are not alone and may be suffering from depression. According to the National Institution of Mental Health, Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily

activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Depression can be treated, though, in many different ways such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. These therapies are widely used in the treatment of depression. There are also medications that can be used in order to relieve symptoms of depression. Besides seeing a doctor or counselor, try to get daily exercise, get enough sleep, be aware of your feelings, avoiding drugs and alcohol, and breaking up large tasks into smaller tasks. If you think you may suffer from depression, L&C offers counseling services in a variety of areas. They can be contacted at (618) 468-4121 and are located in CW 2320. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Don’t suffer alone, there are many resources available on campus - take full advantage of them!

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College has a variety of events planned in February to honor Black History Month. “The Black History Month Committee at Lewis and Clark believes the college has prepared something for everybody for the month of February,” said Black Student Association Adviser Jared Hennings. “We’re looking forward to another year of inclusive programming for our students, youth and adults in the community. We have a good mix of old reliable events, like the Underground Railroad Tour and the Red Cross Blood Drive, along with new additions, like Judge Jennifer Hightower and ‘Noah’z Ark.’” Feb. 1 – Big George Brock Jr. and the NKG Band Blues Performance The month-long celebration will kick off at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Reid Cafe, with a blues performance from Big George Brock Jr. and the NKG Band. Feb. 2 – Pathways to Leadership Workshop Community leaders who have shaped their careers through perseverance, vision and discipline will share their journeys to inspire the younger generation to become leaders in their own right during Pathways to Leadership, which will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the Ahlemeyer Atrium (Trimpe 141). Feb. 4-5 – ‘Noah’z Ark’ Performance Purple Coat Productions will present “Noah’z Ark,” by Playwright/Director Leah Becoat, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, and again at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, in the Hatheway Cultural Center. The play is a powerful story of faith, hope and courage with unexpected twists and turns. The cost of admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students 17 and under. Feb. 8 – Judge Jennifer Hightower, Speaker Judge Jennifer Hightower will discuss the Madison County judicial system and present info pertaining to career success in the legal field and choosing law as a profession. She will highlight her background as an example and motivate students to strive for excellence. Hennings will

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facilitate the event, which will be held at noon Wednesday, Feb. 8, in Reid Memorial Library. Feb. 9 – Life Happens with Mad City Money Workshop The Life Happens with Mad City Money handson simulation will give students a taste of the real world, complete with occupation, salary, spouse, student loan debt, credit card debt and medical insurance payments. The event will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Ahlemeyer Atrium (Trimpe 141). Feb. 11 – African Dance Workshop and Performance A variety of dance techniques from various African countries, including Katherine Dunham style and Hip Hop, will be taught to youth ages 6-teens. Workshops will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, and a $10 fee, along with advance registration, is required. A performance, which is free and open to the public, will follow at 1 p.m. “I’m very excited about this being the second year of the dance workshop, because last year the local dance students really came out and enjoyed the experience,” Hennings said. Feb. 15 – East St. Louis Community Performance Ensemble Performance The East St. Louis Community Performance Ensemble will lead an interactive dance performance at noon Wednesday, Feb. 15, in Reid Café. The performance will feature traditional West African drumming, artifacts and performances. Students will be encouraged to participate as they learn various techniques. Feb. 16 – Underground Railroad Bus Tour Back for the fifth consecutive year, the Underground Railroad Bus Tour will depart at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, from the parking lot next to security building near the north entrance of the Godfrey campus. Participants will explore some of the various locations throughout the Riverbend area where slaves sought refuge as they escaped the South. Tour guide J. E. Robinson will provide the history and perspective of these noteworthy sites. Although the tour is free, reservations are required.

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The East St. Louis Community Performance Ensemble entertained students, faculty, staff and community members during Black History Month at L&C in 2015.

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Feb. 21 – D.C. Cooper, Speaker Communications expert D.C. Cooper will highlight the value of becoming more proficient in public speaking at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Reid Memorial Library. Attendees will learn to develop skills and become more confident and competent when speaking in formal and informal settings. Feb. 22 – SIUE Black Theater Workshop Performance Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Black Theatre Workshop is a performance troupe that celebrates the voices and visions of SIUE’s diverse student population. This year’s production will pay tribute to famed playwright August Wilson. Born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he wrote his first play, “Jitney,” in 1979. “Fences” earned him a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 1987. Wilson won another Pulitzer Prize in 1990, for “The Piano Lesson.” In 1996, “Seven Guitars” premiered on the Broadway stage, followed by “King Hedley II” in 2001 and “Gem of the Ocean” in 2004. The tribute performance will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the Benjamin

Godfrey Memorial Chapel. Feb. 27 – Red Cross Blood, Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Drive A Red Cross blood, bone marrow and organ donation drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in The Commons. Both students and community residents are encouraged to donate. Feb. 28 – Student Activities Soul Food Offering L&C Student Activities is inviting L&C students to grab some grub during a traditional soul food offering, which will feature favorites, including greens, black-eyed peas, corn bread, fried chicken and candied yams, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in Reid Café. “We want our community to take advantage of the many offerings,” Hennings said. “Even better, most of the events are free of charge. You can’t beat that.” Those wanting more information about L&C’s Black History Month Calendar or to register for an event can contact Hennings at (618) 468-6400 or jhenning@lc.edu.

PRESS RELEASE

The Phillips66 PTEC Minority Scholarships and the Olin Minority Scholarships are for students enrolling in Process Operations Technology, Engineering, Science, Technology or Business programs, and intend to pursue careers or baccalaureate degrees in these fields. Normally, the scholarship process opens in November and runs through March. In 2016, the L&C Foundation Board of Directors approved a secondary awarding procedure for scholarships that remain available at the start of each semester. The deadline to apply for scholarships for the 2017-18 academic year is March 5, 2017. For more information or help with the application, contact the Foundation office at foundation@lc.edu or call Foundation Assistant Alexandria Ruiz at (618) 468-2011.

More than $300,000 in Scholarships Available at L&C GODFREY – Students planning to attend Lewis and Clark Community College next fall can now apply for a cut of nearly $300,000 in scholarships. “We want to make it as easy as possible for students and prospective students to apply for scholarship money to help further their education,” said Debby Edelman, Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation director of development. “Thanks to our online system, applicants fill out one application and are automatically matched with any and all awards for which they might be eligible.” To be eligible, students must apply to the college at www.lc.edu/applying to receive a Blazernet ID and password. Once they have that, they can access the scholarship portal and application at www.lc.edu/scholarships by clicking “Apply now.” There are more than 120 scholarship awards available through the college and L&C Foundation. About half cover full tuition and fees, approximately a $4,000 for an in-district, full time student. “Our scholarships are available for students of all ages, abilities, courses of study, academic achievement levels, and full or parttime status, so apply today,” said Director of Financial Aid Angela Weaver. Of note are two scholarships from local companies that provide up to two years of financial assistance. A total of $9,000 is available for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Valentine’s Grump

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Cartoon by: Shelby Clayton

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TALK TO THE BRIDGE What was your worst date?

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Andre

Dental Hygiene Major

“Applebees because they didn’t have Riblets”

Katherine Schoeberle Fine Arts Major

Meredith

Rachael Rey

Taylor Cranmer

“We chased deer in his truck and we got stuck.”

“Went to a guy’s show, during the next band he shoved me into the mosh pit”

“So this guy, he was chewing his nails and spitting them into his food… I didn’t talk to him after that date.”

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We were going to Raging Rivers and he paid for the ticket in all quarters.”

Fine Arts Major

PokemonGo Valentine’s Day Event?

SHELBY WALLACE shwallace@lc.edu

Not much is known about Niantic’s next holiday event for the hit mobile free-toplay location based augmented reality game “PokemonGO”- considering the company has yet to release any official statements regarding Valentine’s Day. Though that hasn’t stopped fans from speculating and gearing up for the next adventure. So far, the game has seen several fun events and updates, such as the Halloween event where players could catch more ghost-

type Pokemon such as Ghastly and Gengar, as well as get extra candies. The game also released a location-specific event when it launched the Lapras spawn increase in Japan, where Lapras would spawn more frequently at Iwate Prefecture, Miyagi Prefecture, and Fukushima Prefecture, together known as the Tohoku Region. During Christmas, the game also gave out free items, increased odds for hatching a generation two Pokemon egg, as well as Pikachus with Santa hats spawning in the wild. Fans speculate that the game may finally

see a breeding system implemented into the game, which has been seen in the Gameboy and DS Pokemon titles. According to gosunoob.com, Pokemon Breeding may work like this, “Breeding two Pokemon might give you a special egg, for example. Or, we might be able to breed two same Pokemon, and know exactly what will hatch from that egg. Like, if you breed two Venosaurs, you’ll hatch one. This is all just speculation, especially considering that Nidorans are the only gender-specific Pokemon in the game so far. Either way, it’ll be fun to see how that rolls out.”

Other players, such as those from Reddit. com, speculate that we may only see genders added, as most Pokemon are either male or female. Nidorans being the only first generation Pokemon that differs in the design based on their gender. Either way, it’s almost certain that Niantic will have some sort of event, and most likely will at least offer higher spawn rates, better stardust, free items, or something along those lines. Perhaps we may even see new Pokemon added, though that’s rather unlikely. Visit pokemongo.com for more information regarding the Pokemon GO.

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Campus Life 06 It’s Always A GOOD TIME

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PTK held a talent show on Nov. 30 in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel.

Top left: A student performs the song Come Join The Murder by White Buffalo. Top right: Student recited a message that he wrote called, “Oh yeah?” Bottom: Micah Kimble and Jared Hennings discuss magic.

The Brighton Boys played the Ugly Sweater Concert Dec. 2 in the Hathaway Cultural Center’s Gallery. Top: Lead singer & guitarist, Alex Bobin and drummer Tyler Marinkovic. Bottom left: Bassist and Vocalist Nate Catanzarite. Bottom right: Alex Bobin, lead singer and guitarist.

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