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UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOUR for the students, by the students
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HONORS BLACK HISTORY MONTH KELLY RULISON
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Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, Illinois. housed dozens of slaves on the run in the basement of the home. To this day there are reported hauntings of slaves who were captured.
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In honor of Black History Month, Lewis and Clark Community College hosted an Underground Railroad tour on Feb. 16 that was open to students as well as the public. The tour was given by St. Louis College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor of History J.E. Robinson and began with a brief history of Black History Month itself. The first stop on the tour was the Hamilton Primary School in Otterville, Illinois, where Robinson proceeded to talk about the monument erected in memory of George Washington, a slave, and John B. Hamilton, the slave owner and town doctor. Robinson proceeded to talk with a passion about the history of that town and what those two men did for slaves of the period. “History isn’t just a certain time and place. It teaches people that history is where you live, a lot important things happened in Alton,” Robinson said. The next stop on the tour was the Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, Illinois. Upon arrival, groups of 12 were allowed to enter the mansion at a time to see the hole where slaves were hidden. The last stop on the tour was meant to be in Brighton, Illinois, however due to a medical emergency the tour was stopped short there, and the tourists did not get to see the last stop. “The underground railroad tour is one of the staples of our Black History Month calendar,” Hennings said. “Every year it’s always well received by the community and well attended. The information and knowledge by Eric Robinson reveals important history about a significant time in our country’s history. We’ve hosted this tour for about 10 years.” For more information about the Underground Railroad Tour email Hennings at jhenning@lc.edu.
From left: The original school bell sits on display right between the Hamilton monument and Hamilton Primary School. Tour director, J.E. Robinson, spoke to the group about Dr. Hamilton’s life and one of his former slaves, George Washington. A small cemetery is placed right next to the slave quarters that are located at Cheney Mansion. Two members of the public are mesmerized by the way slaves were hidden in the basement of Cheney Mansion.
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East St. Louis Community Performance Ensemble
Top: The drum line for the East St. Louis Community Performance Ensemble in Reid Cafe on February 15th. From left: The members of the ensemble really get into their music while playing for students. Sunshine picked members of the crowd at random to be a judge for the students performance. Sunshine and his grandson said a few parting words.
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Upcoming Campus Events
BRIDGING THE GAP
MAR 3
Ahlemeyer Atrium/TR141 9AM
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PHI THETA KAPPAAAUW SEMINAR
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BEL CANTO D’ITAILIA -SONGS OF ITALY
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Music Building Atrium,132 12PM DR. TRUDE JACOBSEN “SEX TRAFFICKING”
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NATIONAL FAB LAB EVENT
Local Youth Visit L&C for Dance Lessons
KELLY RULISON
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Area youth visited Lewis and Clark Community College Feb. 11 to learn three different styles of dance, as a way to celebrate Black History Month. Parents of local kids ages 6-18 years old meet in the auditorium of the Hatheway Cultural Center building on L&C’s Godfrey campus at 9 a.m. The kids were split up into age groups 6-10, 11–15 and 16-18. Most of the participants came from two local dance studios, Dance Works and Alton Academy of Dance, but there were also a few newbies that didn’t have any dance experience. “This event is successful, because there are many dance studios in our community where kids want to learn various styles of dance,” said Student Activities Coordinator Jared Hennings. The three different dance styles taught were Katherine Dunham style, taught by Andrea Smythe; West African style, taught by Sylvester Lee; and Hip Hop style, taught
by Nicole Thomas. Smythe is a former Katherine Dunham student and a current freelance dance instructor. According to globalsiteperformance.org, Smythe studied dance under Lucille Ellis, Katherine Dunham, Archie Savage, Alcine Wiltz, Norman Davis and Tommie Gomez. She is also an instructor at the East St. Louis Performing Arts Center (formerly known as the Katherine Dunham Center for the Performing Arts) and at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Center. Lee, whose stagename during dance is Sunshine, is part of the community performance ensemble from East St. Louis. According to sunshineculturalartscenter. org, the mission of The Sunshine Cultural Arts Center is to transform the lives of the youth and families of the Metro East through culturally-informed, nationally recognized programming. According to their research, 100 percent of their participants graduate from highschool, 73 percent have improved their
academic achievement, and 93 percent have gone on to four-year universities following graduation. Thomas is part of the Pinx Academy of Dance. According to pinxacademyofdance. com, Thomas is a graduate of Central Visual & Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri, and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. In 2006, Thomas fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Pinx Academy of Dance in University City, Missouri, where she offers a comprehensive dance curriculum to students and professionals of all ages. Pinx Academy of Dance offers a culturally diverse environment with knowledgeable instructors from around the world. “The thinking was by offering dance techniques, which are rooted in African American culture, interest would be created. This was the second year of the event,” Hennings said. For more information about the Dance in Hatheway event, email Hennings at jhenning@lc.edu.
N4 Jay Hoffman Center Room 100 Leclaire 9AM BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION TALENT SHOW Commons 100, Grounds “The Grove” 9AM DJ & FREE FOOD - THE GROVE Commons 100, Grounds “The Grove” Area 11AM HUMANITIES SPEECH CONTEST 2017 Ann Whitney Olin Theatre 3PM
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Left: All the dancers from age three to 18 took the stage to show off their new moves in front of family and friends. Right: In the dance studio, the girls were taught how to perform popular West African dances.
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L&C Offers AAUW Smart Start Workshop Preview KELLY RULISON
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TRIO Student Support Services was a fA workshop for women in the workforce looking to learn the art of negotiating salaries will be available March 7, 2017 from 2:30–5 p.m. in Trimpe 141. Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a free workshop called the ‘AAUW Start Smart’ workshop for college students to teach them about salary negotiation. “The AAUW workshop is extremely useful for women who are preparing for a career. Learning to Negotiate a salary is an important skill all workers should have.” said President of Phi Theta Kappa Helen Paige Jarden. This program is designed to empower women with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salaries and benefits.The workshop will be a two and a half hour class for men and women attending L&C currently. “Of course, men are welcome at any StartSmart workshop. However, the workshop is designed to help women learn to negotiate their salaries in order to help close the wage gap between men and women, so the workshop is tailored to women. AAUW is an organization founded by women and that has worked to empower women since 1881,” said AAUW StartSmart Facilitator Jennifer Urish. Urish continued, “The strategies learned in a workshop apply to either situation a woman finds herself in—career or job. Although the statistics are from women working full-time, the skills would certainly transfer to part time work as well. The workshop teaches negotiation skills as well as teaching women how to determine how their talents match up with a salary amount. Currently, the wage gap between women and men stands at 80 percent for white women and even higher for women of color.” Participants will gain valuable skills they can use throughout their lives and will learn how to determine their market worth responsibly based on their skills, experience, performance, qualifications. “Women should take this course because
so much of your lifetime of earnings is based upon that first salary. This two and half hours of a free workshop is an investment in your future,” said L&C Speech Professor Elizabeth Grant. Students can enroll for this free opportunity through BlazerNet by entering CEPD 806-01
into the search bar. Number of seats allotted for this program is limited to 50, so students must act fast. There will be a free workbook provided for the students to fill out while the lecture is going on. For more information of this workshop email Elizabeth Grant at eegrant@lc.edu.
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Numerous Club Choices at L&C HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu
When choosing a college, there are lots of choices that factor into making a decision: scholarships, athletics, atmosphere, and of course, your major. Many students choose to transfer to a fouryear degree at a university after completing their associate degree or certificate. Just because Lewis and Clark Community College is (typically) a two-year program, doesn’t mean you can’t get involved along the way. There are numerous clubs offered at L&C; one of them is bound to catch your attention. Maybe you like all things cars; how they work and ways to maintain them. Automotive Technology Organization would be your go-to club. Associate Professor of Automotive Technology, Christopher Reynolds agrees saying, “Student clubs allow individuals to explore career areas while also engaging in community outreach, contextually related recreational activities, and networking on and off campus.” Perhaps you like science and/or math, and want to meet others who excel in this area, as well as share your interest in these fields. STEM would be a great option to not only meet fellow Trailblazers with common ground, but also to provide the opportunity to network and prepare you for your major ahead. Phi Theta Kappa (honor society) can also
serve as a way of interconnecting with not only other students, but as you move forward in your education goals, as well. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized nationally, providing the club member with many unique opportunities such as scholarships and resume enhancers. Maybe getting involved with campus life is more your style: there’s the Student Government Association, as well as Student Activities. Both are great ways to have a say in what is happening not only during your time here on campus, but also for future students, too. After all, it’s your school, and you should have the opportunity to provide feedback, as well as help to suggest ideas that would make L&C an even better learning atmosphere. While maintaining your studies is of the utmost importance, branching out to meet new people is always a fun and exciting part of the college experience. Speech professor, Elizabeth Grant, says, “I believe that students are happier when they know people in and out of their classes. Clubs allow you to meet new people and practice service and leadership. Clubs make our campus a warmer and more interpersonal place for students to thrive.” To see a full list of the clubs offered, or for more information on how to contact a club advisor, visit: http://www.lc.edu/Activities_ Clubs/. Don’t see a club that grabs your interest? You can always organize a meeting to propose a new club - chances are, you’re not the only one interested in that particular area.
Improv Comedy Club Open to all L&C Students
KELLY RULISON
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The new Improv Club has been made official at Lewis and Clark Community College. All L&C students are welcome to join the improv club. If any student has questions about joining or would like to join, they can either email Elizabeth Vogel at elvogel@ lc.edu or just show up to their meetings. Their meetings will be held every first and third Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. in BA 3410. “Our club became an inkling while sitting in psychology, and after talking it over, Kyle Costanzo and I realized that improv skills were something that a lot of people could benefit from,” said improv club founder Elizabeth Vogel. This club was created for the purpose of teaching students about the art of improvisation and public speaking skill while also allowing them a fun activity to do on campus. Vogel continued, “And since there was no way to get involved with improv, we decided we should start our own club. We
hope that this club will not only add a bit of fun and humor to the normal routine of college life, as well as helping ourselves and others improve public speaking skills, become better listeners, and learn more about ourselves.” The clubs guide in their learning of the art of improvisation will be DeAnna Massie who is a professional at improv. Massie is an actor, improviser, and comedian who has worked for nearly 20 years as a performer, coach, and corporate trainer. Trained at Second City and PaperSlip Theater, Massie has toured the United States as a performer and been featured at national conferences as a presenter and researcher focusing on improvisation and humor as a tool for professionals. A native of New Orleans, DeAnna has performed all around the United States. “My hope is that I can always help my students stay engaged and interested in learning and improving,” said L&C Assistant Professor DeAnna Massie. For more information about the improv club, email Elizabeth Vogel at elvogel@ lc.edu or DeAnna Massie at dmassie@ lc.edu.
Students from the Improv Club met with high schoolers and their parents to let them know that sometimes comedy really is everything.
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Entertainment 04 Should We Care About The GRAMMYs? thebridge
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MATT MONROE
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Every year, I see at least 100 tweets of people saying they don’t care about the Grammys. Then, when their favorite artist doesn’t win, it’s an outrage and all of a sudden they value the results. Look, whether you know it or not, you care. The 59th Annual Grammy Awards just happened on Feb. 12 and the big winner of the night was Adele, who took home five awards including Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and most importantly, Album of the Year for her album “25.” Her win for Album of the Year garnered some heat though, because she was up against Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” which for many fans was the clear favorite. Heck, even Adele knew this and spent most of her speech praising Beyoncé. This isn’t the first time this has happened, though, and won’t be the last. We saw Taylor Swift beat out Kendrick Lamar in 2016. Beck winning against Beyoncé in 2015. Daft Punk winning in 2014 up against Kendrick Lamar. I could go on and on from here. The point is, the Grammys have proven time and time again to be out of touch with black contemporary music. The last time a black contemporary artist won the Album
Host James Corden did “Carpool Karaoke” with some of the stars in the audience.
of the Year award was back in 2004 when Outkast won for “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.” And, going even further than that, the Best Urban Contemporary Award, which was awarded to Beyoncé, is really one of the dumbest awards the Recording Academy has ever presented. It’s thinly veiled racism. One of my favorite artists, Sufjan Stevens,
John Wick: Chapter 2 Exceeds Expectations JUSTIN FORREST jforrest@lc.edu
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said it best when asking “WTF” on his Tumblr page about the award, “It’s where the white man puts the incomparable pregnant black woman, because he is so threatened by her talent, power, persuasion and potential.” Recording Academy president Neil Portnow tried to douse the flames in an interview with Pitchfork when he said, “I don’t think there’s a race problem at all,”
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Yeah, I’m thinking he’s back. Keanu Reeves as John Wick once again graces the silver screen after his critically acclaimed first outing. Those of you expecting the same from “John Wick: Chapter 2” will be disappointed. OR NOT, because this movie takes everything from the first chapter and turns up about a thousand degrees! It’s hard to review this movie because there are very few flaws to find, and I don’t want sound like I’m being paid to say good things. Probably the highlight of this movie that many might not think of is Reeves’ performance. Those who have seen the first movie know that Wick fights out of begrudging vengeance. That continues here. And, he really makes it come off, even though he has very few lines in the entire movie. Just his body language and small facial reactions are enough to get what this character is feeling in every scene. The other notable
highlights of this movie are the cinematography and choreography. Wick is a very colorful and smoothly shot movie. Thank God there is no shaky cam in sight. All fight scenes are easy to watch, which is great because all of the action scenes are a sight to behold, amazingly epic and realistically brutal. Also, for those of you who are fans of “The Matrix,” you’ll be happy to know that one of the best interactions of the entire movie is between Reeves and the former Morpheus, Laurence Fishburne. Overall, I just have to say not only is John Wick Chapter 2 one of the best movies of the year so far, but possibly one of my favorite action movies ever. I give it Five reels out of five.
before citing Chance the Rapper’s win for Best New Artist. While I’ll agree that Chance winning Best New Artist is a huge deal, it’s mainly a huge deal for the fact that the album he won it for was never put on sale as it was a streamingonly release, a genre that only became eligible to enter the award process this year. And if I didn’t make it clear, I do not blame Adele for beating Beyoncé. She did everything in her power to show her gratitude towards her and her album. The blame is squarely on the Recording Academy. Even if you’re not a fan of “Lemonade,” you do have to admit that for Beyoncé it was an experimental and risky album. Not only for the sensitive subject matter, but also for the variety of styles of music on the album that, for me at least, are successfully done. “25,” in comparison, is a fairly safe record for Adele. There wasn’t a drastic shift in style; it was simply another Adele album. If the Grammy Awards want to continue to claim the biggest night in music while possessing some artistic integrity, it’s time to reshape their voting committee to the times. This means rewarding exciting and innovative music, the best of which is happening among black artists. If you want to see the winners and nominees for this year’s Grammy Awards, visit https://www.grammy.com/nominees.
Netflix releases a wide variety of original content and comedy specials are something they care a lot about. Releasing one everyday it seems like, the streaming service has plans to release new specials from Chris Rock and Amy Schumer. Until then, here are some comedy specials on Netflix that are worth a viewing. Louis C. K. - Live at the Beacon Theater, Chewed Up Louis C. K. has a certain likability to him that goes beyond all of his vulgar, hilarious stand-up material. He has this quality to him because he can effortlessly connect any of his wild stories back to a real idea that he has about his own life. C. K. wins the audience over in both specials and proves that he is one of the best conversationalists out there, in his own inappropriate ways. Chelsea Handler - Uganda Be Kidding Me Uganda Be Kidding Me was released to go along with Handler’s memoir of the same name. Both are winning, even if a lot of it is at the expense of her coworkers, friends, and family. This special is highly creative because of how original the premise for it is. Centered around an adventurous trip she took to Africa with a
few friends, this show is worth watching again and again. Netflix has now given Handler her own talk show streaming three times a week. Aziz Ansari - Buried Alive Ansari may not be for everyone, but there is no denying the fact that his style of comedy is very insightful. Watching him get worked up and pick apart such big ideas like marriage, online dating, and kids is a delight because never does he lose track of where he’s headed. His bits all tell a bigger story and by the very end, a grander picture is painted by Ansari about life and the way we live it. Netflix is now streaming a critically-acclaimed original series from Ansari, Master of None. Mike Birbiglia - My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend Birbiglia should be one of the biggest names in comedy because of his simple understanding of the genre itself. He is a master at knowing the ways in which an audience will respond. It is like he creates a true chemistry with whatever crowd he is performing with. ‘My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend’ is an excellent journey through Birbiglia’s doubts and fears, but not in a way that we’ve seen before. He connects to crowds with laughter, but also with where that laughter is coming from.
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Ben Affleck No Longer Directing Standalone ‘Batman’ Film
JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu
Recent news broke that “Batman V Superman” star Ben Affleck won’t be helming the Batman standalone film. This comes as a disappointment to anyone who thought Affleck could help get the DC Extended Universe back on track after the mess that the above mentioned and “Suicide Squad” made. Now, the status of several future DC comic adaptations are in unsure waters. On June 2, “Wonder Woman” will be the next installment in the series that sees Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins bring to life the popular feminist icon. Hopefully this movie helps get the bad taste out of people’s mouths about the Extended Universe. The much anticipated “Justice League” movie arrives in theaters this November and is directed by Zack Snyder, the guy behind “Man of Steel” and “Batman V Superman.” He does not seem to know exactly what he’s doing and that is probably reason for the studio to make sure that their Batman movie is done right this time. “The Flash” is perhaps the biggest let down to come out of this whole situation. It was planned for a 2018 release with “Dope” director Rick Famuyiwa after the film’s previous director, Seth Grahame-Smith, departed. Famuyiwa left the project in October. With
a creative director and an interesting cast including Ezra Miller and Kiersey Clemons, that is the version of Flash that I would have most liked to see because Famuyiwa has distinct visions for his projects. Now things are on hold while a page-one rewrite of the script is being done. There is James Wan’s “Aquaman” to look forward to. I do not know how easily a movie is going to be made around such an odd character like this, but it is being directed by the man who made “Insidious,” “The Conjuring,” and “Furious 7.” Who knows how this will turn out, but hopefully Wan makes this one a darkelemented, unique kind of superhero film. Other than that, there’s a Cyborg standalone movie with no director or writer attached. An attempt to bring back the Green Lantern after the last misfire they had with the character in 2011 with Ryan Reynolds, a female-led Harley Quinn spinoff of “Suicide Squad,” and “Shazam” with Dwayne Johnson. So there are some things that look promising, mostly just Affleck’s involvement in anything, Gadot’s time to shine in “Wonder Woman,” and whatever Wan can do with “Aquaman.” Here’s to hoping that Snyder’s lessons learned will help “Justice League,” Miller and Clemons lend their talent to the right version of “Flash,” and the standalone Batman movie still has worth after Affleck could not get it right.
Actor Ben Affleck as Batman.
Kristen Stewart dropped the f-bomb and called out Donald Trump in the Feb. 4 episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL). This further proves the importance of comedy in a tough social and political climate. Stewart opened the show by mocking Trump’s past tweets about her and accidentally letting a word slip that she should not have. “Oh my god, and I’m sorry, and [musical guest] Alessia Cara is also here. And, I’ll never come back,” she said after her mishap. The four-letter-word slip did not slow down the show, as it went straight to the cold open with Alec Baldwin as Trump telling leaders from other countries to “prepare for war.” SNL faced a lot of criticism for letting Trump host earlier in the season, but they are making up for it now with skits like this and another parody about a TSA-edited version of the United States’ Welcome Video about the experiences of international travelers. Heavily disguised, guest star Melissa McCarthy stole the show as White House
Press Secretary and Communications Director Sean Spicer. She mocked the press conference he had where he verbally attacked the journalists who were asking questions. McCarthy is best at characters like these, and she proves it with her furious facial expressions and rageful screaming. The Weekend Update is getting better and better all the time. Colin Jost and Michael Che have more material than they know what to do with. One of the best things during this episode’s Update was said by Che, “Trump is gut renovating the country like it’s a crack house on HGTV’s ‘Flip or Flop.’” Kate McKinnon successfully brought back Justin Bieber in “Celebrity Family Feud: Super Bowl Edition,” but Leslie Jones’ impression of Samuel L. Jackson earned some laughs too. The Totino mock commercial bit was the best sketch of the night. What looks to be another sketch featuring Vanessa Bayer cooking Pizza Rolls for her husband and his friends transitioned into an parody ad for a
Cannes Festival film, when Stewart arrives with her brother and catches Bayer’s eye. The couple fall in love and go through a whirlwind romance across the room from the boys in the kitchen. It is just as wonderfully weird and hilarious as it should be. In “Dry Fridays,” Stewart is a college girl named Courtney who got caught drinking in her dorm. This sketch is the least memorable of the night, but it may be because it was the first one after Stewart’s monologue that already had tensions running high. Overall, this was a good episode of the show that has nothing to lose. Stewart does a much better job with comedic material than one might have expected. SNL is a well-established comedic voice of our country and it is reassuring to know that these comics, and Stewart, will use the power they hold to reflect an America that is different from the one Trump believes in. Now is the time for these funny people to do what they do best and for us to enjoy watching it.
Back when the lack of internet and handheld phones made communication completely different than it is today, Slate and newcomer Abby Quinn are sisters who realize their parents marriage is falling apart while going through separate experiences in their own lives. John Turturro and Edie Falco are the parents in this story that shows a family growing closer together after a divorce rather than farther apart. This should be a promising sophomore effort from Robespierre and a breakout moment for Quinn. Festival regular Jeff Baena made two undeniably original and funny genre hybrids with ‘Life After Beth’ and ‘Joshy,’ but he is still an underrated independent filmmaker. His next film, ‘The Little Hours’, set in medieval Tuscany, focuses on three unruly nuns (Aubrey Plaza, Alison Brie, and Kate Micucci) in a dysfunctional convent. ‘The Little Hours’ could be broad enough to connect further than his previous features as it has an all star cast including Dave Franco, Nick Offerman, and Molly Shannon. Hopefully it does, because Baena always hides interesting ideas underneath these wacky plots. The horror genre has officially made a comeback with ‘Get Out’. Writer and director Jordan Peele of Comedy Central’s ‘Key and Peele’ joins other artists who are effectively telling scary stories in new ways. In this social horror movie, Daniel Kaluuya (Black Mirror) is apprehensive about meeting his girlfriend’s (Allison Williams of HBO’s ‘Girls’) parents who do not know that their daughter is dating a black man. The satirical premise and reflective nature of Peele’s story should be thrilling for audiences especially when it is revealed that the parents’ (Catherine Keener and Bradley Whitford) suburb has a history of young black men disappearing. David Lowery’s ‘Pete’s Dragon’ was a great update on the Disney children’s classic, but now he is back with something a little different,
‘A Ghost Story’. Like ‘Manchester By the Sea,’ Casey Affleck stars in another film of grief-stricken characters and the ever presence of pain caused by the loss of a loved one. In the film, he haunts the house of his former lover (Rooney Mara) in a white sheet. Another genre-defying picture, ‘A Ghost Story’ seems like a cinematic experience unlike any other. Brigsby Bear, written by and starring Saturday Night Live’s Kyle Mooney, the story follows James as he is opened up to the outside world after years spent with his reclusive and overprotective parents. Brigsby Bear Adventures, a show that his parents made for him, has only been seen by James. Since his show was cut off abruptly, he decides to create a movie to end that show (and that part of his life) and start a new one.
Mooney is perfect for this type of odd comedy and he is joined by Mark Hamill, Andy Samberg, and Greg Kinnear in this movie that has been purchased by Sony Pictures Classics. Drake Doremus is entering a new phase of his career with ‘Newness’. His movies may not be flawless, but his romance trilogy consisting of ‘Like Crazy,’ ‘Breathe In,’ and ‘Equals’ is a deeply felt and intimate portrayal of three different perspectives on love and the way it connects with the past, present, and future. Next he tackles technology’s effect on romantic relationships and monogamy with a story about two millennials who navigate social media-driven hookup culture. Starring Nicholas Hoult and Laia Costa, this marks the fourth romantic drama from relationship expert Doremus.
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Kristen Stewart Calls Out President Trump on Saturday Night Live Episode
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Sundance Film Festival Standouts JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu
From Jan. 12-29, The Sundance Film Festival was held in Park City, Utah. One of the biggest events of the year for independent filmmakers, the festival is a place for all kinds of new films to make their way into the world. All the works that debut there can get lost in the shuffle or be celebrated for the year ahead. Some even gain enough momentum to become major Oscar contenders such as ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ did. This year’s festival does not seem to have one lone standout film, but several are noteworthy because of new and returning talent behind and in front of the camera. Like this year and every year before it, the festival is considered a place for new ideas and bold storytelling. Here are some Sundance premieres to keep in mind as a new year of film begins. Judd Apatow, the producer behind ‘Bridesmaids,’ lends a hand to ‘The Big Sick’ this new American comedy directed by Michael Showalter. Kumail Nanjiani moves past his role on ‘Silicon Valley’ to a broader character whose story is based on his own experiences being a traditional Muslim comic who begins a relationship with an American. It is about time audiences get to see Nanjiani in a role that should show the actor’s range and potential. Zoe Kazan plays his wife, Emily V. Gordon, who co-wrote the screenplay. Holly Hunter and Ray Romano also make supporting turns as Emily’s disapproving parents in this film that looks to tell a new kind of story about relationships. Director Gillian Robespierre, writer Elisabeth Holm, and actress Jenny Slate struck gold with their last Sundance hit in 2014, ‘Obvious Child.’ Now, the trio is back with ‘Landline’ this 90’s set New York story of family dynamic.
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Controversial Travel Ban Sparks Confusion
HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu
President Trump issued an executive order Jan. 27 that would ban all refugees from seven different countries, as well as suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days. The order, “Protecting the Nation From Terrorist Attacks by Foreign Nationals,” has been intensely debated and protested by thousands of people across the United States. The countries on the ban - Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen - have a Muslim majority population, which has prompted people to call it the “Muslim Ban.” Many advocates of the ban insist that it is protecting the country from terrorist attacks. However, the claim that this will somehow make the United States safe is unfounded. Not a single person from the countries listed on the ban have made a terrorist attack on the United States. In September 2016, at a hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Director of National Counterterrorism Center Nicholas J. Rasmussen revealed that approximately 1,000 “potential homegrown violent extremists” were under surveillance across the United
States. This is because most terrorist organizations, such as ISIS, use propaganda to target young men who are already located in the West. Rather than transport radicals to the United States, their goal is to radicalize people from within the country. There are many organizations that do this, most of which have nothing to do with Islam. According to the New York Times, more Americans were killed by homegrown rightwing extremists than by Islamic terrorists between the years 2001 to 2015. This travel ban will not help our nation’s security, but instead will aid in marginalizing Muslims and refugees. In a recent interview with CBN, President Trump revealed that persecuted Christians will be prioritized when it comes to applying for refugee status in the United States. If the travel ban was simply about adding extra security measures, giving Christians exemptions makes absolutely no sense. President Trump’s statements prove that this ban is about culture, not security. Allowing only people of a certain religion makes a statement to the world that this country only respects one religion, which goes against the spirit of equality for which America stands.
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Do you know a student that has went above and beyond to be a help to others? Any L&C faculty, staff and students can nominate someone to be acknowledged in a new Bridge series, L&C has Heart. The feature will spotlight those who do acts of kindness, devote time to good causes and help out the campus community. Nominees may be featured in future issues of The Bridge. Contact Callie Logan at clogan@lc.edu for more information and/or a nomination form.
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Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene
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HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu
If my continued efforts of getting you to brush, floss, and see your dental professional more haven’t been enough, maybe this next topic will help lead you in that direction. I’m sure you’ve heard all this dental terminology thrown around in your dental office, but when was the last time anyone really discussed it with you in depth? Gingivitis, as discussed in my last article, is relatively harmless if properly taken care of and reversed. If it is not, then you may possibly be headed down the path to periodontitis. Periodontitis means ‘inflammation around the tooth.’ Essentially what this translates to you, is that the bone and fibers that are holding the teeth in your head are being destroyed over time and, if not taken care of, can lead to permanent tooth loss. Anyone of any age can develop periodontitis, though there are specific factors that put you more at risk for developing it. Some of those include: various medications, diabetes, hormonal changes, smoking (in case you need another reason to quit!), the luck of the draw of genetics, and many other factors. According to a study conducted by the American Academy of Periodontology, one out of every two people has some form of periodontal disease, and percentages tend to increase with age. With that being said, a lot of people fail to realize is that the health of your mouth plays a huge role in your overall health, and your overall health plays a big part in the health of your mouth. For some people, visiting the dentist is an anxious and stressful time. In an effort to help relieve some of that stress, I will give you a simple breakdown of what happens during a periodontal exam.
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Dear Matthew, I have missed a few days of school recently, and was wondering what the protocol was for informing my teachers and making up work. Thank you, Lost in Sickness
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When visiting your dentist or hygienist, he/she will take a look in your mouth to see what’s going on, as well as note any sensitive or painful spots. Next, x-rays will be taken so that they can see what is happening underneath the gums, mainly looking at and measuring the bone. After that, an instrument called a probe is used to measure the health of your gums. Don’t worry; the probe isn’t sharp at all, and shouldn’t hurt upon being placed under the gums. Your dentist/hygienist will begin to call out numbers: if a one, two, or three is called out, you’re in good shape! Anything above a three could be considered unhealthy, but not always.
Raise Epilepsy Awareness with Purple Day KRYSTIE MORRISON kemorrison@lc.edu
Purple Day is coming and you should be aware! People all around the world will be showing their support for epileptics by coloring the globe purple March 26. Why purple you ask? That’s the awareness color for epilepsy.
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Epilepsy is a neurological illness that can be caused by head injuries, traumatic experiences or even passed through the family genes. In some rare cases of epilepsy, the cause is unknown and treatment will not work. The Epilepsy Foundation states that one in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their life. Currently, there are over 65 million people in the world who are diagnosed with epilepsy and three million of those diagnosed live in the United States. Over 150,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy each year and those numbers are growing fast! There are different types of seizures that occur when dealing with epilepsy. There are Grand Mal/Tonic Clonic, Petite Seizures, Cluster Seizures and even in some cases, staring spells are considered to be a seizure. Not every seizure is the same one that is portrayed on television shows where the
person is flailing around like a fish out of water. There is no cure for epilepsy, but in some situations, people who are diagnosed can go a long time without having a seizure. For example, someone could be diagnosed at the age of two and can go their whole life without having another seizure but will still be considered epileptic. In other situations, epilepsy is treated with medication and brain surgeries. However, these options do not work for everyone and their seizures cannot be controlled. The result of this happening means that the person can have hundreds of seizures in one day because there is no available help to control their seizures. There are certain things you should not do if you witness someone having a seizure. It is very important not to hold someone down, put something in their mouth or hold their tongue. When someone is having a seizure, they lose all control of their body and can hurt you while they are convulsing. You shouldn’t hold their tongue because it is physically impossible for someone to swallow their tongue and it could harm not only the person experiencing the seizure, but you as well. Even though epilepsy may not seem like a very dangerous disease, you should still take it very seriously because it is in fact dangerous. Between 22,000 and 40,000 emergency calls about prolonged seizures end in death. SUDEP, Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, is also a rare, but still major concern for people as well. Here are some important steps to take if you ever experience someone having a seizure. Make sure to remain calm and call 911. After summoning medical help, remove all objects away from the person and place something soft under their head such as a pillow, jacket, or backpack. While you are waiting for help to arrive, make sure to time the seizure and talk to the person experiencing the seizure until they become aware of their surroundings. I encourage you to learn more about epilepsy and show your support for all those suffering and all those who have passed because of this frightening disease. If you would like to learn more about epilepsy, please visit www.epilepsy.com.
This is where your dentist’s/hygienist’s specialized training and education comes into play - they will determine whether or not there is bone loss (or a need for concern). After checking every tooth in your mouth, the best treatment for you will be determined and it is up to you to choose whether or not you accept the treatment provided. For more information on periodontitis and how to best treat this disease, visit www.perio.org. It is my hope that after reading this, you are a little bit wiser about your oral health, and I have done my job as a dental hygiene student to educate my fellow Trailblazers.
Dear Lost in Sickness, Usually, on the first day of class your teacher hands out a syllabus with instructions on missing school. The syllabus usually contains their email address and sometimes a phone number. Some teachers will give you partial credit on the days you miss if you email them in advance. I have found that if I email my teachers in advance, they will either put the class lectures on Blackboard or email them to me, if this is possible. Teachers are more likely to work with you if you email them early, rather than just not showing up. If you keep up with your course outline it will usually give you enough information to keep up with whatever homework you will be missing. Included in your class syllabus will be an explanation of how many days you can miss before your letter grade will be dropped. Teachers are more lenient and willing to help you if you let them know in advance when you are not going to make it, and if you keep up the homework. You can also develop a buddy system and exchange phone numbers with other students, so you can find out anything you may have missed. Always try to stay ahead, and keep track of your course outline so you know what assignments are due when. In the end, keep in contact with your teachers. Matthew Rhoads
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Steven Bannon Placed on National Security Council HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu
Steve Bannon, former head of Breitbart, was put on the National Security Council by President Trump on Jan. 29, sparking an uproar from many people in the United States. Along with this change, Trump also demoted the director of National Intelligence and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with placing Bannon on the NSC. It became clear that both republicans and democrats were startled by this change. Senator John McCain stated on CBS that it is a “radical departure from any National Security Council in history” and Democratic Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy introduced legislation that would kick Bannon off the council. Bannon, who worked as Chief Executive on Trump’s campaign, has been a controversial figure ever since President Trump’s election. Even as far back as November there have been protests against Bannon on Los Angeles and New York City. Many have questioned whether or not Bannon, the previous head of Breitbart news, is even qualified for this position. “The man was in charge of a news site that publishes falsehoods, profiting off of confirming people’s beliefs rather than presenting them with facts,” Lewis and Clark Community College graduate Brennen Larson stated. He continued, “I think he has no place serving in any position, much less one tasked with ensuring the safety of the country. I especially don’t like the fact that his appointment to that position came at the same time as the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s position on the NSC was downgraded. Placing someone like that in any position of power seriously threatens the stability of our government.” Many news organizations have reported that Bannon is a white supremacist due to the type of content Breitbart produces. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, the news site
promotes racist, anti-Muslim, and anti-immigrant ideas. He’s also been accused of being anti-semitic. In court documents from 2007, Bannon’s ex-wife stated that he didn’t want their daughters to go to a particular school because of the number of Jewish students enrolled. This, along with his lack of experience, has caused many to speak out against Bannon. “Steve Bannon’s lack of experience, his connections to white supremacists, and his worldview of aggressive nihilism render him utterly unsuitable to serve in any public office,” PhD Candidate in English Martha Baldwin stated. To read more about Steve Bannon, and his many controversial actions, visit https://bitly.com/2fs5t27.
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Trump Campaign Had Repeated Contact With Russian Intelligence MATT MONROE
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Through phone records and intercepted calls, four current American officials have discovered that several members of President Donald J. Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign had repeated contact with senior Russian intelligence officials in the year before the election. According to the New York Times, American law enforcement and intelligence agencies intercepted these communications around the same time they began discovering evidence that Russia hacked into the Democratic National Committee. This information frightened American intelligence and law enforcement agencies as this contact between members of the Trump campaign and Russia was happening while Trump was giving glowing praise to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump went so far that at a news conference in July he said, “I will tell you this, Russia: If you’re listening, I hope
you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing.” And, he added, “I think you will probably be rewarded mightily by our press.” One of the calls that officials said they picked up on was from Paul Manafort, Trump’s campaign chairman who worked for the campaign from March to August of last year. Manafort previously worked as a political consultant in Ukraine. Manafort, who’s currently under active investigation by the CIA, NSA, FBI, ODNI and FinCEN for his involvement in possible links between Russian officials and Trump campaign associates, has denied the official’s accounts in a phone interview, calling them absurd. The officials would not disclose many details of the calls, including what was discussed, the identities of the Russian officials, how many advisers were talking to the Russians, and also if the conversations had anything to do with Trump. For more information on this story, visit nytimes.com.
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New Multicultural Event to Celebrate Diversity of the River Bend Community PRESS RELEASE Alton Main Street will present a new cultural celebration, “Small Town – Big World” March 18. The day will feature a variety of activities which represent the diversity of the local community. Alton Main Street is currently lining up multiple host venues and inviting the public to get involved by contributing elements of ethnic cuisine, traditional clothing, world music, dance performances, visual art, martial arts, sports, handicrafts and more. All Lewis and Clark Community College students are encouraged to attend and participate, especially international students. “We have gotten feedback from many people in the community that they would like to see a big multicultural celebration take place in Alton,” said Executive Director of Alton Main Street Sara McGibany. “For the last few years I have been fortunate to work with my friend Allen Collins, helping in small ways with the dining event that he organizes for the community. I asked if he would be interested in building on his event by inviting other venues to participate as well.” Kicking off the festivities will be the fourth annual “Nations of the World Dining Event” - a luncheon at Deliverance Temple which will start at 1 p.m. where Collins will introduce youth and families to delicious cuisines from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, while simultaneously teaching about formal dining etiquette, higher educational opportunities, family activities and valuable community resources that are available in the Riverbend area. Collins has operated a youth mentoring and tutoring program called
Art of Universal Language since 2011, volunteering his time every first and third Saturday of the month to teach children about art, music, technology and other life skills to help improve their education and integrity. “I am happy to partner with Alton Main Street to expand on this event, which will allow even more people to share elements of their heritage and learn about other cultures,” said Collins, CEO of Art of Universal Language. This informative international dining event is open to the public, and anyone who is interested in contributing to or attending the meal may contact Collins at (618) 540-2265 or aulevery1@ yahoo.com for more information. While admission to the speaker presentation and musical offerings is free, tickets for the meal are $2 for youth and $15 per adult. A map, with a schedule of events, will direct participants on this self-guided experience. Community members who would like to contribute in any way to the celebration are encouraged to contact Alton Main Street at (618) 463-1016 or info@altonmainstreet.org to discuss specifics. Performances and exhibits will be grouped in appropriate venues, and scheduled based on mutual availability. “Just with a limited amount of outreach in this early stage, we have already made contact with people who would like to represent Japan, Guatemala, Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, the Caribbean and many African Nations,” said Cody Hinkle, AMS Board member and Chairperson of the event. “We are looking forward to this exciting day of unity for our community.”
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Top down: Upon entering the banquet hall in the McPike Math and Science Complex, students were asked to sign in and fill out a campus visit form.
Top down: Students from the Improv Club met with high school kids and their parents to let them know that sometimes comedy really is everything.
L&C students showed the high schoolers how to dance during a competition that offered students the chance to win shirts, frisbees, and other L&C gear.
Thanks to SGA and Dominos, everyone in attendance of Winter Blast received free pizza, chips and drinks.
Parents and their kids stopped by the Veteran’s Club table to learn what they have to offer.
Top down: Justin Forrest, a member of the radio broadcasting club, tries his best to win the limbo contest.
Top down: Members of the radio club gather together to try and announce the winner of a 89.9 WCLA t-shirt.
L&C students sit and wait for student activities director Jared Hennings to announce the dance competition winner.
Students and faculty had the opportunity to experience virtual reality video games at Winter Blast. A table set up for the library included numerous books that are available to students for class or reading pleasure. See Story on Page 3A
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It is estimated that over 2-3 million Americans suffer from lymphedema, an incurable but treatable medical condition caused by injury, trauma or congenital defects in the lymphatic system. Melvin Osburn is one of these many Americans. Before he was diagnosed and began treatment in 2006, Osburn was a truck driver. But now, he’s a patient advocate for the Lymphedema Treatment Act. After visiting a chiropractor, the chiropractor asked Osburn about the condition, to which Osburn was confused and had no idea what it was. After learning more about the condition, Osburn began to look for a therapist to help treat his lymphedema. Currently, the Lymphedema Treatment Act is an active bill in the current, 115th Congress. It was introduced on Feb. 7 and its leadership team includes Rep. Dave Reichert,
WA-8 (lead sponsor), Rep. Leonard Lance, NJ-7 (co-lead), Rep. Earl Blumenauer, OR-3 (co-lead), and Rep. Jan Schakowsky, IL-9 (co-lead). Osburn says that this is the third time the Act has gone through Congress, as early versions of the bill had been introduced all the way back to 2011, but a new revised version is currently going through Congress. “What I understand about the way this works, this bill [will] probably have to be attached to something else for it to work because it is a small bill according to the Congress,” said Osburn. Additionally, Osburn stressed to people diagnosed to follow through with their treatment, saying “If they will follow through from what their therapist is teaching them and exercise with it, they can have a good quality of life.” For more information about the Lymphedema Treatment Act, visit http:// lymphedematreatmentact.org/.
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Artist Brigham Dimick visited campus Feb. 21 as a part of the Visiting Artist Lecture Series at Lewis and Clark Community College. Sponsored and presented by 1st MidAmerica Credit Union on L&C’s Godfrey campus, the Visiting Artists Lecture Series brings in highly experienced and reputable professional artists from local and regional areas on a monthly basis to give slide presentations of their artwork and to discuss their working methods, aesthetic philosophies and professional lives. These free lectures, which are open to the public, provide significant insight into the working lives of artists. The next artist in the series, David Ottinger, will present his art at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the Hathaway Cultural Center Gallery.
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Potential students were invited to explore Lewis and Clark Community College during Campus Visit Day/Winter Blast on Feb. 20. L&C held its first Campus Visit Day/ Winter Blast on Monday Feb. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Commons on L&C’s Godfrey campus. When asked what the day was about and what was expected Student Activities Director Jared Hennings replied, “The purpose was to demonstrate to potential incoming freshmen that along with learning about what classes Lewis and Clark offers that students actually have fun and can enjoy themselves on campus.” Hennings continued, “Being a student should offer options where you’re involved in campus life - meeting others you don’t know and getting involved in clubs and organizations. We just wanted students to realize Lewis and Clark has an engaging environment that promotes school spirit.”
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Along with refreshments, the event also included free activities including a photo booth, a caricaturist, balloon artists, a DJ and contests. Current high school senior and potential L&C student Ava Ostendorf stated, “I’m excited to see what L&C has to offer in regards for my future education.” Advisors and experts were in the Commons to speak with potential students, who will also tour programs and labs. Near the end of the event had been rather interesting when the fire alarm went off. When speaking to the L&C Bridge Editorin-Chief Helen Paige Jarden what she thought of the event overall and the incident she said, “The fire alarm went off, surprising everyone. Some people ran out of the building while others kept participating in the spinning contest. Overall, it was a very exciting way to end a fun event.” For more information, contact Enrollment Center Director Delfina Dornes at at (618) 468-5200 or ddornes@lc.edu.
After helping entice high schoolers to hit the dance floor during the event, L&C student Andre Wright poses on the dance floor during Winter Blast.
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Free Tax Services Offered By L&C KELLY RULISON
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Low income area families can receive free tax services from Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus via the Alton Area Tax Project from Feb. 1 through April 15. “The Alton Area Tax Project is an IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service that is available to all low and moderate income taxpayers,” said L&C volunteer tax assistant Tom Drake. To be eligible for this program the total household income must be $54,000 or less. Drake said, “The IRS uses an income guideline that is associated with the highest income that could qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit.” He continued, “For tax year 2016 the income guideline is $54,000. We do accept clients with higher income, but would refuse service to anyone whose income greatly exceeds the guideline and does not have circumstances that would justify use of this free service.” Assistants for this program will be
available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. til 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. From Feb. 1 to April 15 help can be found in the Templin Nursing Building, Room NUL 203, at L&C. As part of their service, each client will leave with an e-file of their tax papers and printed copies of their tax paper. However, they do not provide bookkeeping services. This service is available to individuals only. To participate, taxpayers should bring a photo ID, social security cards for everyone on the tax return, all tax documents (including property tax bill if applicable), and a copy of last year’s return. Drake said, “We are not limited as to the filing status (single, married filing jointly, married filing separately, head of household, widower) or the income reporting documents (W-2, 1099-R, 1099 Misc, 1099-INT, etc). We are the same as any paid preparer service, but our service is free to qualified taxpayers.” Students and the public should take advantage of this opportunity provided by these volunteers.
“Since it is free, people get their full refund (and most of them really could use the money) and are not paying someone the extra to do their taxes. All of us are there for the taxpayers and not to make money. And it’s really important to me that the process is very thorough and very few
mistakes are made. And, we are generally a pretty nice group of people to work with,” said L&C Associate Dean Val Harris. The last day to file tax returns this year is April 18. For more information, contact the Alton Area Tax Project at (618)433-1866 or altontaxes@gmail.com.
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“Mad City Money” – Local Kids Buy a Life’s Worth – On a Budget NIK BUDZBAN
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Students from Alton, East Alton and Illini Middle took a field trip to Trimpe 141 (the big room!) to play “Mad City Money” – a game designed to test your financial priorities. Can you buy everything you need, a little of what you want, and save (at least) $100 a month? In stunning result, 45 of 46 of the participants successfully managed their money. Considering my own age (and… mishaps) - I’ll admit - this one, stung. Alarmingly, these financial wizards are
meanwhile middle-schoolers in L&C’s Educational Talent Search program, designed to assist students in meeting their potential, throughout and beyond high school. After witnessing their unnatural budgetary discipline, I’m not so sure us “adults” really know the potential of the next generation… Warning: Conspiracy Theory. You have been warned. “Mad City Money” seems to be a hand’son life-budget game, with volunteering staff-members from Midwest Members Credit Union looking/sounding like genuine independent educators – BUT, I have insider
Students play “Mad City Money” during a field trip to Lewis and Clark Community College.
secret-info that they’re actually scientists – and they’re Searching for Talent, too… 45 of the 46 students, you have been warned. So, besides the students who should check their new/perfect credit-score, what now? Well, being serious, the collaborating organizers of the event have truly earned a shout-out. If you don’t know what a Credit Union is, I recommend searching “Credit Union vs. Bank.” If then, you want the real deal – “Midwest Members Credit Union” may be looking for you. As for the L&C program, Educational
Talent Search, I’ve talked with Lynn Ingram, the assistant director, and she would be happy to help anybody she can. The program is federally-funded and designed to assist under-supported students with their academic (and life!) success. Look it up! You, or someone you know, may qualify. Even if not, the first step leads to the next. Keep looking... The final shout out goes to the wiz-kids… Keep budgeting! Knowing the costs of life can empower you to afford it. Choose frugal over fancy – and save your money/ time for what’s most important. Often, the most valuable stuff of life, Is priceless.
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The History of Saint Patrick’s Holiday SHELBY WALLACE
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What once started out as a Roman Catholic feast day held on March 17, now is a global celebration of the Irish culture. St. Patrick’s Day dates back to the early 17th century, and was named after the death of Saint Patrick who was a patron saint of Ireland. According to gpb.org, Saint Patrick’s real name was Maewyn. He was originally born in Roman Britain but was kidnapped into a life of slavery and brought back to Ireland. Luckily, after six years of capture, he escaped on foot and walked over 200 miles to a monastery in France. Hellokids.com states that from Saint Patrick’s writing, he claimed to hear a voice (which he believed to be God) that spoke to him and urged him to live his life as a Christian and leave Ireland. After 15 years of studying the religion, Saint Patrick become a priest and was sent back to Ireland with a mission to be a minister to Christians as well as convert the Irish to Christianity. To help the Irish convert, Saint Patrick superimposed the sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the traditional Christian
Cross, thus creating the Celtic Cross. After his death on March 17, 461 AD, Patrick was named Ireland’s patron saint. The irish began celebrating him, by having the “Feast of Saint Patrick.” This was a religious holiday during the Christian season of Lent when prohibitions were lifted for one day of dancing, drinking and feasting. The celebration of Saint Patrick in America, however, began in the Irish immigrated to the US, thus creating the larger and more widely known holiday that we celebrate today. 18th century Irish soldiers, who fought in the Revolutionary War held the first St. Patrick Day parades. The celebration became a way for the Irish people to connect with their roots after they moved to America, as well as help homesick Irish soldiers. Today, we see St. Patty’s Day celebrated with lots of green, shamrocks, gold and many other novelties. The shamrock comes from the legend of Saint Patrick, who believed a three leaf clover to represent the Trinity. Many irish bars, pubs, and shops hold special sales on this day, while clubs open
their doors to the Irish-American tradition of socializing, drinking and celebrating. Zack Howard, a computer graphics major at Lewis and Clark Community College, states that his favorite part about the holiday, “is that this holiday everyone gets to have fun and celebrate their Irish
heritage.” When asked what the holiday meant to him, he stated, “To me, it means that people are able to share and have fun with their Irish heritage.” If you would like to learn more about the Irish culture to celebrate Saint Patty’s day, visit livinginireland.ie.
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PokemonGO Provides Events & Daily Bonuses SHELBY WALLACE
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Generation Two Comes to Pokemon Go With more than 80 new Pokemon coming to the hit mobile free-to-play location based augmented reality game PokemonGO, Niantic hopes to bring back and attract new players after the number of active players have severely fallen since the initial release in July 2016. Generation two finally hits PokemonGO along with changes to how Pokemon encounters are handled, two new berry types, evolutionary items and new customization options to keep Pokemon from looking the same. The new berries in PokemonGO are the Nanab and Pinap Berry. The Nanab Berry, when used, will slow Pokemon down, making them less likely to run away. The Pinap Berry, will net players twice as much candy if they are able to successfully catch the Pokemon that the berry is used on.
Other new items will be “evolution” items required to make certain Pokemon evolve. These will come from Pokestops much like eggs and Pokeballs. New avatar items will also become available such as new hats, shirts, pants and maybe some other cool add-ons. According to fobes.com, many fans still await trading, PvP battles, and a new combat system to replace the current, confusing battling that the game currently uses. Some of the new Pokemon that are coming with this update include two of the eveelutions - Umbreon and Espeon, which are a fan favorite. The Johto starters, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile will also be available to catch in the wild. Some speculate that this update alone will bring back the many fans that had put the game down- but much is still to be seen about this ever-changing hit mobile game. Graphic by: Krista Davenport
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What are you going to do with your tax return? Photos by: Shelby Clayton
Trevor Ayres
Jerseyville, Illinois Computer Graphics “Graphics Tablet for computer graphics.”
Brendan Vanost
Jerseyville, Illinois Architectural Technology “Parts to fix my car, so it runs better.”
Donnie Becker
St. Louis, Missouri Photography Major “Lighting Set-up and backdrops for photography.”
Traveling Abroad
Experiencing England Photo Essay by: Shelby Clayton
Jeremy Harrington Edwardsville, Illinois Actuarial Science “Invest in my future by paying for school.”
Kyle Costanzo
Bethalto, Illinois Engineering Major “To be smart, I’ll try as hard as I can to save it.”
Sudoku
Luck of the Irish
Filll in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. There is only one soluction to the puzzle
Pikachu spotted in in Chinatown London. Sadly I did not have any pokeballs, but it looks like someone already had him captured.
In Cambridge, England you can get tours on these flat-bottom boats, called punts. Around the river is very calm and serene with cafe’s here and there.
Geddington, England. This tiny town is packed with history. Originating in pagan times, it has also been inhabited by anglo-saxons and the romans. This street is located above the original roman road, surrounding one of the last remaining Queen Eleanor Crosses in England. The buildings shown were originally forges and blacksmiths.
Guards switching positions at Horse Guards in London, the trooper on the horse is smiling! Unlike the guards at Buckingham Palace, perhaps the horse guards are allowed to smile?
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Valentine’s Day Party
Lewis and Clark Community College students join Student Activities Feb. 13 in Reid Cafe for a Valentine’s Day celebration featuring a psychic, caricaturist and free candy.
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Nia Classes
Nia instructors lead a demonstration of the popular cardio-dance workout. Lewis and Clark’s Corporate and Community Learning (CCL) division offered free, well-attended Nia classes to students and community members in midFebruary. Nia is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. To learn more, visit www.lc.edu/CCL. PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRISTA DAVENPORT
Krav Maga Worldwide
Students, faculty and staff members participate in free Krav Maga courses offered by L&C Campus Safety & Security. Krav Maga is a simple, effective self-defense and fighting system that emphasizes instinctive movements, practical technique and realistic training scenarios. PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRYSTIE MORRISON
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DC Cooper Students listen attentively to Mr. Cooper’s presentation about public speaking and how important it is in their future careers. After his lecture on public speaking, Mr. Cooper, reenacted a reading from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the audience. PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRYSTIE MORRISON
Big George Brock Jr. and the NKG Band Big George Brock Jr. and the NKG Band kicks off the month-long Black History celebration at Lewis and Clark Community College Feb. 1, in Reid Cafe. The concert featured the blues. PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRISTA DAVENPORT
SIUE Black Theatre Workshop
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Black Theatre Workshop gives a tribute performance in honor of famed playwright August Wilson Feb. 22, in the Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel. Born in 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wilson 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. PHOTOGRAPHS BY KRISTA DAVENPORT
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L&C Hosts Sweats and Socks Fundraiser for Veterans HELEN JARDEN hjarden@lc.edu
Lewis and Clark Community College clubs are hosting a “Sweats and Socks” fundraiser for veterans. Along with Student Government Association, several other clubs including Phi Theta Kappa, Veteran’s Club, Nursing Club, and WLCA are hosting the fundraiser. The money raised will go towards buying sweats for veterans at Jefferson Barracks Hospital, and will be given away to them in April. “Anybody interested is encouraged to hand the sweats out with SGA,” Student Trustee Whitney Weeks stated. The idea for this fundraiser began with SGA President, Jennifer McHatton, and Weeks, who both have a passion to help veterans. “We wanted to help as many veterans as
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we could, and this was the best way we came up with,” Weeks explained, then continued, “The hospital can be cold and it is a way to keep the veterans warm while their stay there. They will also get to take the sweats home with them!” These fundraisers for veterans are typically well received as the public feels good about helping out the men and women who protect our rights. On the grand scale of things, donating sweats is a very minimal, yet effective way to show this country’s gratitude. “Veterans have done so much to defend our country. I feel that we owe them whatever we can give them. It is the least we can do to thank them for protecting our country,” SGA Treasurer Callie Wells stated. To learn more about the fundraiser or how to get involved, contact wweeks@lc.edu.
L&C Welcomes Judge Jennifer Hightower
Judge Jennifer Hightower spoke with students about pursuing a career in the legal field in Madison County Feb. 8.
A large crowd of students attend the lecture about pursuing a career in the legal field presented by Judge Jennifer Hightower. Photos by: Krystie Morrison
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