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VOL 47/ISSUE 08 Student Trustee Spotlight:

Meet Whitney Weeks, re-elected for her second term as L&C Student Trustee.

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Professor Jen Cline explain the title of the individual members of the panel, why some had the title Dr. And why some that did not.

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Professor Wesley Bell addressing the audience and panel about the civil injustice done to people in St. Louis and around the country.

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Students and members of the Lewis and Clark community gathered in Hatheway Hall April 12 to observe and participate in a panel discussion on the topic of race in America’s criminal justice system, entitled “Justice for All? Panel on Race in the Criminal Justice System.” Hosted jointly by the L&C Diversity Council and Professor Jen Cline’s Race and Ethnic Relations students, the panel brought together a unique collection of individuals from the Riverbend area to field questions prepared by the students and offer their points of view on the matter of the criminal justice system and how it treats minorities and the poor. The panel was comprised of five unique individuals. Wesley Bell, professor of Criminal Justice at St. Louis Community College and a member of the Ferguson City Council was in attendance, as well as, Larry Golden, Director of the Illinois Innocence Project and an Emeritus professor of Political Studies and Legal Studies at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Mario Love, L&C adjunct professor of Political Science and History, and Joe Splittorff, a detective with the City of Alton, helped round out the various professional insights that the panel offered. The final member, who also brought his own unique point of view to the discussion, was Charles Palmer. Palmer was exonerated and freed from prison the day before Thanksgiving of 2016, after spending 18 years in prison due to being convicted of a crime he did not commit, with the assistance of the Illinois Innocence Project. During the course of the event, the panel touched on many different topics that revolved around the centerpoint of the

discussion, the position of race within the criminal justice system and what could be done to address the issues inherent in the system. “We need to go away from the talking points, away from the blurbs that sound good,” Bell said at one point, following up a line of thought where he had discussed how the $10 million budget cuts to the Missouri Public Defender’s office would affect all of the cases that they are currently involved in. This line of thought also included an indepth discussion about the unreasonable workload that public defenders are put under, with Bell estimating that some of them are managing upwards of 300 cases at once, which can severely affect their ability to meet with, and ultimately defend, their client. Detective Splittorff expressed a sentiment for law enforcement officers to work with members of low-income and minority communities and build a rapport with them. Splittorff urged that for any real change to be enacted, law enforcement will need the cooperation of these communities and will need to work with them to break down the “no snitching policy” that appears to be all too common. “I tell my students, it only benefits one group of people...criminals,” Bell said of this self-enforced code of silence. The panel addressed many questions, and raised many more, but most importantly, it allowed the L&C community a chance to start a dialogue over this important topic. “I think the takeaway is that all of the problems that we’re talking about on this panel, everything with race and the criminal justice system is complicated and nuanced. So, if you want to approach a new problem, you have to think about it from many different angles. And that is what happened today,” Cline said.

Hate Has No Home at L&C’s Springfest DONALD BECKER dobecker@lc.edu

‘Hate Has No Home Here’ was this year’s Lewis and Clark Community College Springfest theme. The students and faculty of L&C really showed up this year with the decorated booths and energy felt by everyone in attendance.

Adrienne Reed-Oliver, L&C Coordinator of Diversity and Inclusion said, “The Springfest was exciting, invigorating, the food was awesome, and the atmosphere was great! There were a variety of activities for everyone whether they were young or old. I really enjoyed it.” The live DJ spinned music from 11 p.m - 3 p.m. on April 12 in the Riverbend Arena. Fun

was had by all whether students participated in the many activities there were to choose from, or not. Food was served and door prizes were handed out. L&C student Harley Webster said, “I had a blast, very fun and entertaining, I can’t wait until Fall Fest.” There was balloon making, face painting, blow up activates, a cartoonist, and a photo

booth. Along with the various clubs and groups within L&C all with the same frame of mind and goal. To ensure everyone knows that here at L&C, “Hate has no Home Here.” For more information on Springfest and the activities contact Jared Hennings at jhennings@lc.edu. For more photos from Springfest see pgs 4A & 5A.

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Upcoming Campus Events

BAND IN THE GROVE

MAY 1

Commons 100-“The Grove” 11AM

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RELAXATION DAYSPRING 2017

MAY 3

Hatheway Hall 8:00AM

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TAIKO DRUMS

MAY 3

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Benjamin Godfrey Chapel 11AM

MAY 8 - 12

CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION 2017

Hathaway Gallery 9AM

LC COMMENCEMENT 2017

MAY 17

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Ahlemeyer Atrium 7PM

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Campus News 02 College for Life Competes in Special Olympics Vol. 47 Issue 8 May 2017

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Lewis and Clark Community College cCollege for Life students recently participated in the Illinois Special Olympics. Due to their hard work, some of them have won medals of which they are proud. This semester they participated in Basketball & Skills and Aquatics. When asked what she liked about Special Olympics, Lewis and Clark Community College student Mary Ann McNamee said, “I like competing and winning. Sometimes I don’t win, but I have fun.” Tammy Powell, mother of L&C student Josh Powell said, “Josh looks forward to the spring and summer games with that awesome smile he has, while we talk about it, and his friends we have made along the way through Special Olympics, great times and great friends.” For the Basketball and Skills games, Chase Foutch and Jeremy Laurent both placed third on the Region 2 Chargers Team. Foutch with a qualifying score of 19.00 and Laurent with a qualifying score of 16.00. Travis Skiles and Ryan Lee Rinier both placed second on the PTOEC Chargers. Skiles with a qualifying score of 28.00 and Rinier with a qualifying score of 24.00. Joseph A White, Joseph Kane, Casey Marko and Mary Ann McNamee placed fourth on the Alton Redbirds. White had a qualifying score of 14.00, Kane had a qualifying score of 21.00, Marko had a qualifying score of 12.00, and McNamee had a qualifying score of 14.00. In the Aquatics category, Joe Haran ‘scratched’ on swim 25 M Freestyle. Lauren M Williams placed first for the SW 25 M Breaststroke with a final time of 00:42.40. Williams also placed first with team “Dolphins” for the SW 4X25 M Freestyle Relay with a final time 02.02.07. In the SW 50 M Backstroke she finished second with a final time of 01:18.58. Katherine Nyenhuis placed first for the SW 50 M Freestyle with a final time 01:53.16. She also placed fifth for the SW 25 M Freestyle with a final time of 00:49.61. Megan Strohbeck placed third for the SW 25 M Backstroke with a final time of 00:44.66. Kane placed first for the SW 100 M Backstroke with a final time of 01:32.15. He

also placed first for the SW 50 M Butterfly with a final time of 00:36.78. McNamee placed first for the SW 100 M Freestyle with a final time of 02:00.38. She also placed first for the SW 200 M Freestyle with a final time of 04:28.22. McNamee and Kane were also on the team “Alton Redbirds”

Special Olympics College for Life students recently participated in the Illinois Special Olympics. Due to their hard work, some of them have won medals of which they are proud. This semester they participated in Basketball & Skills and Aquatics.

Basketball & Skills

Region 2 Team 027 Final Division SR2 Chase Foutch and Jeremy Laurent both placed Third on the Region 2 Chargers Team. Chase with a qualifying score of 19.00 and Jeremy with a qualifying score of 16.00. PTOEC 006 Final Division SR2 Travis Skiles and Ryan Lee Rinier both placed Second on the PTOEC Chargers. Travis with a qualifying score of 28.00 and Ryan with a qualifying score of 24.00. Alton School District 002 Final Division SR3 Joseph A White, Joseph Kane, Casey Marko and Mary Ann McNamee placed 4th on the Alton Redbirds. Joseph White had a qualifying score of 14.00. Joseph Kane had a qualifying score of 21.00. Casey Marko had a qualifying score of 12.00. Mary Ann McNamee had a qualifying score of 14.00.

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Region 2 Team 027 Joe Haran scratched on Swim 25 M Freestyle. PTOEC 006 Lauren M Williams placed First for the SW 25 M Breaststroke with a final time of 00:42.40. She also placed First with team “Dolphins” for the SW 4X25 M Freestyle Relay with a final time 02:02.07. In the SW 50 M Backstroke she finished Second with a final time of 01 :18.58. Katherine Nyenhuis placed First for the SW 50 M Freestyle with a final time 01 :53.16. She also placed Fifth for the SW 25 M Freestyle with a final time of 00:49.61. Alton School District 002 Megan Strohbeck placed Third for the SW 25 M Backstroke with a final time of 00:44.66. Joseph Kane placed First for the SW 100 M Backstroke with a final time of 01 :32.15. He also placed First for the SW 50 M Butterfly with a final time of 00:36.78. Mary Ann McNamee placed First for the SW 100 M Freestyle with a final time of 02:00.38. She also placed First for the SW 200 M Freestyle with a final time of 04:28.22. Mary Ann McNamee and Joseph Kane were also on the team “Alton Redbirds” who placed First for the SW 4X25 M Medley Relay with a final time of 01: 16.56. Special Olympics will be having a Dine and Donate fundraiser May 10th from 4pm to 10pm at Peel Wood Fired Pizza in O’Fallon 20% of your bill will be donated to Special Olympics Illinois Area 12. “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in my attempt.” - Special Olympic athlete oath Graphic by: Jessie Regot

Student Trustee Spotlight: Whitney Weeks

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Whitney Weeks was re-elected for her second term as Lewis and Clark Community College’s Student Trustee on April 3. Along with being Student Trustee, Weeks is also a member of the Student Government Association, Vice President of L&C’s Nursing Club, and is currently working towards her Associates in Nursing. “I chose nursing because of past personal experiences as a child.” Weeks stated, “The care I received at Children’s Hospital and Alton Multispecialists was outstanding. I wanted to help others and make a not so great time in their lives, a little bit better by providing them with care, sympathy, and compassion.” Outside of L&C, she’s on the Illinois Community College Board Student Advisory Committee where she has spent much of her time working to improve Illinois community colleges as well as advocating for Senate Bill 888, which would grant community colleges the ability to provide a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. From this organization she

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who placed first for the SW 4X25 M Medley Relay with a final time of 01:16.56. Special Olympics will be having a Dine and Donate fundraiser May 10, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peel Wood Fired Pizza in O’Fallon, IL, 20 percent of your bill will be donated to Special Olympics Illinois Area 12.

Student Trustee Whitney Weeks. Photo provided by: L&C Flickr

was awarded Most Passionate Advocate for Bachelors of Science and Nursing. “It is important that Illinois passes Senate Bill 888. It will allow community colleges the option to provide a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Demand for higher skills and magnet status for hospitals require a BSN. By offering a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lewis and Clark Community College, we can provide the pipeline that hospitals desperately need for them to employ qualified nurses,” Weeks stated. Senate Bill 888 isn’t her only focus as Student Trustee, she must also be the voice and representative for all students. “Every issue that affects my students are of equal value. No one issue rises above the rest. I believe that in being a leader and representing people, all issues are serious and important matters. I will do everything in my power to ensure that my people are taken care of, no matter the issue,” Weeks said. For more information on Whitney Weeks or to contact her about an issue contact her at wweeks@lc.edu.

Student Trustee Election Results

The results are in for the Student Trustee election. Congratulations to Whitney Weeks on being reelected as Student Trustee! Whitney Weeks Callie Logan

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From left: Jennifer Lewis-Kelly speaks about her 7 year old daughter and how she is acquiring her master’s degree as a paralegal to fight for full custody. Ethan Morris left us with an Irish farewell at the end of his speech while playing the piano. Michael Bevens spoke to the audience about human behavior and why we do the things that we do to get an outcome that benefits ourselves.

Several students signed up to present their different views about what it means to be human and what encourages them to live their best lives.

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Humanities Speech Contest Leaves Crowd Speechless DONALD BECKER dobecker@lc.edu

Lewis and Clark Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) sponsored the 2017 Humanities Speech contest in the Ann Whitney Olin Theatre March 23. First place went to Jennifer Lewis-Kelly, second place went to Ethan Morris, third

place went to Michael Bevens, and the rest of the contestants were as follows, Elizabeth Vogel, Sherri Nixon, Jess Semmnacher and Sean Berry. “We have continued with the humanities theme that includes all topics surrounding the human condition and this year had a breadth of coverage of these themes with some very personal and heartfelt messages,” PTK’s advisor Elizabeth Grant said. “It’s a

Saving the Bats With a Silo KELLY RULISON

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A group of Lewis and Clark Community College affiliates have decided to create a sanctuary for an endangered population of bats. The abandoned agriculture silos at the Greenville College Ayres Field Station will be the chosen sanctuary for the bats. A GoFundMe was started for this project Feb. 8, 2017 by Robin Ingersoll - Biology, Leigh Buchholz - English, Daulton Ward - Criminal Justice, John Freeman - Computer Information Systems (CIS), David Kerley - Psychology, and Dr. Eric Nord - mentor. The goal is to reach $3000 in order to add a roof for the silos. According their GoFundMe page, “Our tentative plan is to raise enough money to add a roof and some rough cut plywood inside the silos to support a viable bat population/roost. We have started this GoFundMe page and as well as visiting local hardware stores to obtain donations. Also some other supplies may be needed

such as ladders, concrete bolts, screens etc. Please make a donation and help our dreams of a healthy bat population at the Ayres Field Station a reality!” These bats need a place where they feel protected and have a constant temperature throughout the day. The agriculture silos offer both of these things. According their GoFundMe page, “Bats are an integral part of the ecosystem and can act as organic pest control. Encouraging bats to take up habitation at the field station can help reduce forest, garden and human-disease carrying pest populations. The silos could also give females a warm, safe place to raise their young. Because bats typically only have one pup each year, populations are slow to grow.” Any amount of money is one additional step towards these bats getting a new home. For more information about the bats and how you can help them go to gofundme.com or contact Robin Ingersoll at Ringersoll@lc.edu.

rewarding event to participate in, both as a speaker and audience member. We do it each March, and I encourage you to come next year.” Contestant Bevens, who was last year’s first place winner and this year’s third place winner said, “It was a great experience. I love these competitions because it gives you a chance to see how talented and resilient others are. And, even though it is

a competition, I found myself rooting for everyone else, also.” Jennifer Lewis-Kelly, this year’s first place winner said, “She was really looking forward to hearing others share their stories coming into the competition. Each participant impressed me, and I am delighted to have been a part of this experience.” Those with questions can contact Grant at (618) 468-4725 or eegrant@lc.edu.

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Will Scare the Bejesus Out of You JACOB WATTERS jawatters@lc.edu

The name Resident Evil has long been synonymous with “survival horror,” a trend which the newest entry in the series Resident Evil 7: Biohazard easily carries on. Set deep in the countryside of Louisiana, on the grounds of what appears to be an old plantation, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard puts the player in the shoes of Ethan Winters as he sets out to find his wife, Mia. After disappearing for three years with no contact, Ethan receives a disturbing email from Mia where she claims she needs his help and gives him directions to the Baker family plantation, which sets the events of the game into action. Resident Evil 7 is a return to classic form, when compared to the most recent installments of the franchise, focusing more on the “survival” and “horror” aspects than slick looking action sequences. In addition, the gameplay uses mechanics that were in some of the early Resident Evil games, such as limited space in the player’s inventory, combining items to craft what the player needs, and tracking down keys to open new areas. One area where the game truly shines is the simply oppressive atmosphere that it creates, right from the opening moments of the game. Whether it is the beautiful, yet disgusting art, the sound design, or the way combat works, Resident Evil 7 clearly aims to make the player uneasy and feel like they’re in over their head. It had been years since a video game made me

physically uncomfortable, but this one managed to do it within the first five minutes. While a majority of the game is done with a muted color palette of brown, black, grey, and other darker tones, the environment still retains a clarity that helps drive home the run-down and disturbing nature of the Baker house. Sound design is a key part of any horror game, as it allows the game to immerse the player in the situation, and Resident Evil 7 has it in spades. Every area that Ethan passes through feels alive, whether it is rain lashing against the windowpanes, creatures shuffling around just out of sight, or the Baker family’s deranged patriarch, Jack, calling out to you while he does his best impression of Jack Nicholson from The Shining, the game draws the player in and creates tension that breeds a nearly oppressive atmosphere that helps drive each scare home. Combat in Resident Evil 7 is another aspect that helps to drive home that Ethan is in way over his head. The enemies that the player encounters don’t always move like a human would, betraying their true nature. Combine this with the fact that Ethan can’t take much in the way of damage and each and every fight turns into a split second decision of fight or flight, followed by a frantic scramble to not die. If you’re looking for a game that is going to draw you in, put you on edge, and keep you that way from start to finish, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is definitely worth checking out. Rating: 4/5

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Video Game Review: Eternal is Highly Rated in the Digital World

JACOB WATTERS jawatters@lc.edu

In today’s fast paced and hectic world, gamers are often forced into choosing between something that they can play on their phone or going days at a time without playing anything. As more and more gamers turned to mobile devices to get their fix, developers began to cash in on the trend, resulting in a boom of portable games, among which lives the digital collectible card game. Developed by Denver-based Direwolf Digital, Eternal is a collectible card game available through Steam’s Early Access program, the Google Play Store, and App Store. The game is free to play, which means that players aren’t required to spend any money to download or play the game. However, packs of cards, draft runs, and the game’s expansion campaign, Jek’s Bounty, can all be purchased for real money, as well as in-game currency. Eternal’s gameplay is largely reminiscent of Wizards of the Coast’s long-running trading card game Magic: The Gathering. Likely due to the fact that Direwolf Digital employs many high profile players from the professional Magic scene, such as Luis Scott-Vargas, Patrick Chapin, and Josh

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Utter-Leyton. In its current state, due to being an Early Access game on Steam, the game currently only has five game modes: Campaign, Gauntlet, Forge, Ranked, and Draft. The

campaign acts as a tutorial, to acclimate players to the rules, and rewards those that finish each chapter with a pre-built starter deck to play with. The Gauntlet is a seven match long

will be a group of deranged individuals known as the “Heads,” starting with SickHead, a dwarf dressed up like Adolf Hitler, with a giant swastika painted on his chest, who speaks primarily in Spanish. From the moment the “game” begins, 31 plays out like a sick version of The Hunger Games meets Friday the 13th. The cinematography for 31 is a strong point in the movie’s favor. Zombie’s mixing of different filming techniques allowed him to alternate between a vintage home movie style for the opening scene and a smooth, but gritty, style for the bulk of the movie. Even during the most hectic fight scenes and struggles, 31 is largely devoid of the nauseating “shaky cam” or jump cuts that seem to plague movies with action scenes these days. None of the actors that Zombie drafted for this picture give a weak performance, but the strongest one of the film is arguably Richard Brake as chief antagonist, DoomHead. From his introduction to the viewer in the opening seconds of the movie, all the way to his reappearance in the last third, Brake never disappoints. His lines are delivered with an almost

manic glee, swinging between homicidally violent, waxing philosophical, and a cool and disconcerting calm, that never fails to drive home just how unsettled DoomHead truly is. 31 is a must see for any fan of Zombie’s work, horror fans, or anyone looking for

tournament against computer controlled opponents that can always be played for free, however, one loss will result in the termination of the run. Forge is a miniature draft mode, that costs half as much gold as a normal draft, where players draft a smaller than normal deck and play against the computer. Ranked is where players can pit decks they’ve built against other Eternal players. The Draft mode functions similarly to the draft system in games such as Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering. Players open a series of booster packs and build a deck out of the cards they have picked. However, unlike Hearthstone, players keep all of the cards they draft as well as earning shiftstone, the in-game crafting resource, for every pack opened, which seems to justify the somewhat steep gold cost for each draft. Players that win their full Draft run can “go infinite.” The reward for finishing with seven wins all but guarantees that the player will be able to pay for another draft. If you’re looking for a game that feels like Magic: The Gathering, looks like Hearthstone, and has a dedicated development team constantly putting in work to make it better, give Eternal a try. Rating: 4/5

Rob Zombie’s 31 is Just as Disturbing as the Rest of His Films JACOB WATTERS jawatters@lc.edu

From the twisted mind that brought the world House of a 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects, Lords of Salem, and even The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, comes Rob Zombie’s newest delightfully disturbed masterpiece, 31. Set on Halloween day in 1979, the movie follows a small band of carnival workers played by Jeff Daniel Phillips, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Meg Foster, Kevin Jackson, and Zombie’s wife, Sherri Moon Zombie, as they travel to their next job site. Along the way, the group is ambushed when they stop to clear a strange roadblock out of their way and taken hostage. When they wake up, they find themselves in what appears to be an old opera theater, being addressed by a man and two women dressed in very noble looking clothes, powdered wigs, and old fashioned makeup. They’re told that they’re going to play a game called “31,” where they have to survive twelve hours and then they’re free to go. The competition that the five face

a dark and twisted movie experience that will keep them on the edge of their seat the whole time. Rating: 4/5

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Summer Movies You Just Can’t Miss

JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu

Summer is the busiest time for cineplexes around the country. Action, adventure, and comedy are what fuel the big budget blockbusters, but there is still room for thoughtprovoking mystery and drama. Whatever audiences have a taste for this season, there are plenty of popcorn movie offerings to go around from May to August. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” - May 5 Promising another stellar soundtrack and a whole new adventure for the interplanetary heroes, this should be a massive start to the summer. What will surely debut between $100 million and $200 million, this Marvel sequel sees Groot in baby form and Peter Quill A.K.A. Star Lord reunite with his father. “Snatched” - May 12 The second wave of Amy Schumer is upon us with her new memoir, Netflix comedy special, and now this Mother’s Day comedy co-starring comedy legend Goldie Hawn. After the success of her Judd Apatow-directed “Trainwreck,” this tropical vacation caper story seems like a natural and hilarious follow-up. “Wonder Woman” - June 2 Can Patty Jenkins and Gal Gadot revive the DC Extended Universe after “Suicide Squad” and “Batman Vs. Superman” with a film that serves its iconic heroine instead of failing her? The answer for Warner Bros. is probably not, but it should have no trouble entertaining audiences with a new hero that might generate more interest in November’s “Justice League” installment. “Cars 3” - June 16 Pixar, despite the varying results from its venture into sequel productions, is still the beautiful and imaginative Pixar. “Cars 3,” is not

exactly the most anticipated project on the studio empire’s lineup as it tells the story of Lightning McQueen’s comeback at the Florida 500, but it will be a family-friendly commercial success.

“Rough Night” - June 16 Scarlett Johansson continues to surprise as the lead in a comedy not unlike “Bridesmaids” and “Bad Moms.” From Comedy Central’s “Broad City” writers, the story follows a group of bachelorettes (Zoe Kravitz, Jillian Bell, Kate McKinnon, and Ilana Glazer) who accidentally kill their stripper. It seems like a hysterical plot, but the talent in front of and behind the camera have what it takes to make it better than its general storyline. “Baby Driver” - June 28 “Baby Driver” sees Ansel Elgort in Edgar Wright’s action comedy flick as a brilliant getaway driver who relies on the tunes of his playlist to him through tricky stunts and situations. It premiered to rave reviews at South by Southwest and could be one of the best summer movies on the list. “The House” - June 30 Rounding out this season’s offerings in comedy is a story of a desperate set of parents (Amy Poehler and Will Ferrell) who turn their basement into an underground casino in order to earn money for their daughter’s college fund. The directing debut of writer Andrew J. Cohen (the “Neighbors” series and “Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates”) has to be worthwhile if A-list comedians Poehler and Ferrell signed on. “The Beguiled” - June 30 Sofia Coppola (“The Virgin Suicides” and “Lost in Translation”) is reteaming with Elle Fanning and Kirsten Dunst for this remake of the 1971 film starring Clint Eastwood. A wounded soldier (Colin Farrell) causes sexual tension and violent jealousy when he is taken in at a girl’s

home in Civil War era Virginia headed by none other than Nicole Kidman. This Cannes premiere is a mystery-thriller with all the same same sex and aggression we’ve come to expect, but with a dark feminist edge. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” - July 7 It can’t help that this is another one of several spider-man adaptations to come in recent years, but ‘Homecoming’ is unlikely to disappoint. Tom Holland’s character has already been introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in “Captain America: Civil War” and this sequel sees him ushered in by the crowd-pleasing Iron Man. Featuring Michael Keaton, Donald Glover, and Zendaya, the second Marvel entry of the season is said to have a vibe reminiscent of John Hughes. “Dunkirk” - July 21 When Christopher Nolan has a project lined up, it is not to be missed. After the success of the “Dark Knight” trilogy, “Inception”, and “Interstellar,” Nolan has decided to make his WWII movie. It will be structured as a triptych from air, land, and sea perspectives and will be more of a suspense ride than a combat heavy picture. Featuring Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance, and Harry Styles, ‘Dunkirk’ was shot on 65mm large format film and has a score from the director’s frequent collaborator Hans Zimmer.

“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” - July 21 Debuting against the film above, this is a French blockbuster from Luc Besson (“Lucy”) that looks like a sci-fi adventure in the vein of “Star Wars.” It’s doubtful that this is near that level, but hopefully Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne can carry this time-travel race to save the universe. Its got to a feat in storytelling and world building if it wants to justify the many flashy visuals seen in the trailer, a supporting turn from Rihanna, and historic $220 million budget.

“Detroit” - August 4 Not to end the summer on a heavy note, but this timely drama is going to get plenty of attention as it coincides directly with the 50 anniversary of the event it depicts. Following the Detroit riots, Kathryn Bigelow (the only female to win Best Director at the Academy Awards) returns with her next project since “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty.” With a cast featuring names like John Krasinski, John Boyega, Will Poulter, and Anthony Mackie, “Detroit” will capture what happened on the night of the largest citizen uprising in the history of the United States. Indies: “The Book of Henry” - June 16 Colin Trevorrow is, at heart, an independent filmmaker. Before his “Jurassic World” undertaking, he made a low-key, unforgettably touching film, “Safety Not Guaranteed.” Before he directs the last installment in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, he will release this summer sleeper starring Naomi Watts and Jacob Tremblay (“Room”). Co-starring Sarah Silverman and Dean Norris of “Breaking Bad”, this mystery-drama genre film centers around a boy and his mother as they devise a plan to rescue a neighboring girl from her family’s dark secret. “The Big Sick” - June 23 The latest producing effort from comedy mastermind, Judd Apatow, is a refreshing romantic comedy about lead Kumail Nanjiani’s real experiences coming from a Muslim family and marrying his American wife (Co-writer Emily V. Gordon). This film, as well as the ones listed below, were featured in the LC Bridge’s Sundance Film Festival Standouts article. “The Little Hours” - June 30 “A Ghost Story” - July 7 “Landline” - July 21 “Ingrid Goes West” - August 4

The Second Wave of Amy Schumer JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu

It’s questionable that someone should be considered a rising comic when they have specials on HBO and Netflix, an international tour, a bestselling memoir, and a career in film and television. With all these endeavours and accomplishments under her belt, Amy Schumer is a full-blown entertainer and an experienced comedian. Her latest project, “Snatched,” is a mother/ daugher themed movie co-starring Goldie Hawn in her first role in 15 years. It looks to be an uproarious adventure led by women at different points in their creative careers. While Schumer has been preparing for the release of her next film, she has been touring around the globe and refining her stand-up material. Always bettering herself, she will begin work on a new set now that her latest special, “The Leather Special,” is streaming on Netflix. The special was not her first experience filming a live performance as she was directed by Chris Rock for her HBO recording at the Apollo Theatre.

The comic’s stand-up set is not the only writing she has been working on. She also penned “The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo,” a revealing memoir chronicling her experiences with her unpredictable parents and the discovery of her storytelling passion. The bestselling book took readers deeper into the psyche of the bold comedian and how she uses her stand-up routine to work through her real-life experiences. Shifting to her breakout as a leading actress, “Snatched” will be her return to theatres after 2014’s summer hit, “Trainwreck.” While that film was helmed by Judd Apatow (“Knocked Up,” “Superbad”), her latest is directed by Jonathan Levine (“The Night Before”). Both are big names behind popular comedy movies that will boost interest in working with her. “Snatched” will follow a down-on-herluck Emily (Schumer) who is ditched before she leaves for a vacation to South America. With no choice but to bring her mother along, the relationship she shares with her is tested when they are kidnapped. It should be both funny and sweet because

its wild premise is similar to the director’s other work. The supporting cast includes Ike Barinholtz, Wanda Sykes, Joan Cusack, and Christopher Meloni and it was filmed in Hawaii. Schumer’s second feature film role will further establish her as a leading comedic voice of the times. Schumer can next be seen in the gun violence drama, “Thank You For Your

Service,” alongside Miles Teller on Oct. 22, 2017. She is also set to appear with Steve Carrell and Nicole Kidman in Rebecca Miller’s (“Maggie’s Plan”) and “She Came to Me.” “Snatched” will be released by Universal on May 12, 2017. The film was featured in the Lewis and Clark Bridge’s Summer Movie Preview.

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he has a gift for crafting beautiful scenery and this is a sensory overload that is pleasing to the eye from start to finish. Almost every other scene is a lush spectacle that successfully translates the feel of the anime. Honoring the fast-paced violence that is a trademark of the original, the film’s action sequences are all choreographed in spectacular and fresh ways. However, the PG-13 rating feels like a way for the studio to make the film more accessible to audiences by undermining some of the brilliant intensity of Oshii’s version that would justify an R rating. It probably would have been better off if it took the risk with that important bit of the anime version. Johansson is on auto-pilot this time as she has plenty of experience with action as an avenger in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as a variety of inhuman or enhanced characters in “Lucy,” “Under the Skin,” and “Her.” She is always convincing as a human hybrid because her portrayal is cold and straightforward, but equally ambiguous and undefined. The uneven pacing of the film (an aspect evident in the 1995 film too) may dampen the effects of her performance, but she is still the source of poignancy no matter how empty the film feels in some spots. This is by no means a disappointment as it is a major studio blockbuster led by a woman with heady themes and visuals at the peak of

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Ghost in the Shell Has Less Soul and More Body JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu

While “Ghost in the Shell” is grand in terms of visuals and aesthetics, it could have used a stronger script that deals with its philosophical themes in less of a Hollywood blockbuster way (whitewashing and all) and more of a profound way like the defining anime it is adapted from. Mamoru Oshii’s 1995 film based on the beloved Japanese manga is an iconic timestamp in 20 century science fiction and anime. That is why Paramount Pictures’ retelling is tied down with controversy over the casting of Scarlett Johansson in the lead role. Whitewashing is a white actor being cast in a non-white role and while Hollywood has been practicing it forever, it is becoming increasingly unacceptable in these times of social change. At least Johansson does well in the role of “Major,” shortened from “Major Motoko Kusanagi.” In the future, the cyber enhancement of society blurs the lines between technology and humanity. Hanka Robotics is the top developer of this futuristic technology and the target of terrorist hacking. Major is a cyborg whose designer synthetic body (the shell) houses a human brain (the ghost) rescued from the body of a cyber terrorism victim. She is a militarized Section 9 professional who works with her reserved partner, Batou (Pilou

Asbaek), to prevent cyberterrorism. As the film progresses, the hacker (Michael Pitt) reveals truths to Major that make her unsure of her purpose as an individual. The information that the hacker (Kuze) gives to Major leads her to question her superiors and do some soul-searching. Major suspects her designer and mother figure, Dr. Ouelet (Juliette Binoche), has secretive knowledge about her past and her division commander, Aramaki (Takeshi Kitano), has conflicting motives concerning her life. She experiences meaningful and mysterious memory glitches that amplify her relentless pursuit to understand who and what she is. Credit should be given to the film for asking the questions it asks in the first place, but the ideas at the core of the story are not pondered as substantially as the original. A greater sense of the society and future that these agents stand for would have helped as well as a deeper dive into the boundary between human and machine’s physical and philosophical differences. The cyberpunk spy does search for her identity throughout the film, but her experiences do not feel as mystifying and dark as they should for such compelling material. Rupert Sanders has improved on his last feature (Snow White and the Huntsman) and is capable of some of the finest art direction. It is only disappointing that he does not have the world building skills required to bring this richly detailed setting to its fullest context. Nevertheless,

perfection. It is, however, a movie that loses some of the original’s sophisticated complexities to a Westernized reimagining. In its simplest form, ‘Ghost in the Shell’ is an existential meditation on cyberization and transhumanism in a modernized world that is somehow deep and shallow at the same time, like putting a human brain in a robot’s body. 2.5 out of 5 stars

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Bridge Earns 18 Awards at ICCJA Ceremony Conference Connects Experts with Journalism Students

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The Illinois Community College Journalism Association held its Spring Conference and Award Ceremony at Lewis and Clark Community College April 6 and 7. Community college journalism students from across the state of Illinois gathered to hear from experts and receive accolades. “One of the things that most community colleges have in common is that we take seriously the word ‘community’ in our name and our sense of place,” L&C President Dale Chapman said in his opening speech. “We could not live in a more important time to have journalism majors and editors of papers than right now.” Members of The Bridge staff collectively won 18 awards. The Bridge won Second Place in General Excellence category and took home First and Second Place in the Advertising category. “This newspaper made the #1 and #2 slots in this contest a really tough choice,” contest judges commented in their notes. “A strong secondplace showing. Great use of art, particularly on covers. Lots of good photos and bold headlines. Placement of photos should not be in midst of story text. It is hard to find much ‘wrong’ here. A good overall paper and asset to the campus.” Karen Hancock, the Bridge Layout Editor, won First Place for Front Page Design and first place for Page Design. Previous Associate Editor Darick Earney and Hancock, each won first place for their headline, “Blackboard Erases Portal.” “The Bridge takes some chances (in a good way), but the basics are solid and reflect good planning, which is the essence of good design. Always a clearly dominant visual, never a doubt what’s the top story,” the contest judges remarked. Editor-in-Chief Helen Paige Jarden, won second place in the News Column category and another second place in the News Story category.

She also took home first place for her staff editorial on the wage gap. “I’m extremely honored to have received these awards. There were so many talented and wonderful journalists I was competing with that when they called my name, I honestly was a little surprised,” Jarden stated. Photographer Krystie Morrison, won second place for her staff editorial about living with epilepsy and an Honorable Mention in the photography category. Ad Manager Callie Logan won an Honorable Mention for her editorial on mental health. Cartoonist, Writer and Graphic Designer Shelby Wallace, won first place for editorial cartoon, “Don’t be a Doug.” Graphic Designer Shelby Clayton, won first and third place in the Graphics category. And, former Staff Writer Alex Meissner, won first place in the Sports News category. Closing Keynote The Closing Keynote Speaker Stephen Potter, an actor, host and producer for KWMU-FM, spoke about his life experiences. The audience responded with several laughs. Potter said, “I really didn’t discover that I was a journalist until yesterday (April 6) and that’s not a joke.” Potter was a staff announcer/news anchor at KMOX in St. Louis for two years and then moved to St. Louis Public Radio where he became the host of the arts and culture program Cityscape. He has interviewed some of the most successful actors, authors, artists and other creative types from across the country and beyond, including Kathleen Turner, Robert Duvall, Maria Shriver, Angelina Jolie, Ridley Pearson, and Dave Barry. Potter has been in film since 1998 and has also served as host/producer for City Corner, a TV public affairs program produced by the City of St. Louis, since 2001. He also wrote a column, City Scene, for The Telegraph for more than a year and plans to pick it back up soon.

Opening Keynote The Opening Keynote Speaker Todd Smith, a former reporter and current author, covered everything from his experience being a reporter and how he has transitioned from journalism to novel writing. “I guess I’ve always had an interest in writing,” Smith said. “I began my career in journalism as a newspaper carrier for the Quincy Herald Whig, which meant I got to look at the newspaper everyday.” Smith has been a journalist and writer for nearly 30 years. He wrote for his school newspapers while getting his Bachelor’s degree at Central Missouri State University and Master’s degree from the University of Kansas. After graduation, he worked for the Coffeyville Journal and the Skiatook Journal first as a reporter, and then also as an editor. Smith returned to Missouri and became a staff writer for the Suburban Journals. While there, he was covering the Kirkwood City Council on Feb. 7, 2008, when he was shot by Charles Lee “Cookie” Thornton. After the shooting, Smith transitioned from just field reporting to being the Suburban Journals On-line Editor. Today, Smith is a full-time father, but remains a writer as well. He is currently working on getting his book, “Murder, Romance and Two Shootings,” published and looking to pursue a career as an author. Conference Workshops & Lectures Students chose from a list of lectures to attend based on their position with the college’s newspaper or what interested them before the luncheon and awards ceremony. Luke Jumper, Assistant Professor at L&C, held a Virtual Reality Demo in the Trimpe ATC. Dan Winningham, a reporter at South County Publications lectured on “Community Journalism: Covering Sports and Other Events.” Lisa Eisenhauer, a News Writer and Editor at

the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, lectured on “Getting the Scoop: Tips & Tricks for an Effective Interview.” Nathan Grimm, the Managing Editor at The Telegraph, lectured on “Tips and Tricks for Increasing Digital Traffic.” L&C Media Specialist Paige Allen lectured on “Real World Photojournalism.” Jan Dona, Editorial Coordinator for Macoupin County Enquirer Democrat and Coal Country Times, lectured on “Government Beat Reporting: Turning Meetings into Articles & Editorials.” Eric McRoy, Vice President of AdVantage News, facilitated a lecture entitled “Get in Their Head: The Brain Science of Producing Effective Advertising.” Elizabeth Donald, Reporter for Belleville News Democrat, lectured twice, first on “Practical Ethics: How to Apply Ethical Principles in Breakneck Daily Journalism,” and then “New Skills for a New Millennium: What You Need to Know in Order to Land a Job in Journalism in the 21st Century.” Ashley Lisenby, Breaking News Reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, lectured on “Procuring Effective Sources.” Fred Pollard, Managing Editor for the AdVantage News, presented a lecture entitled “Manuscripts, Memes and Manson: Freditorials & the Differences between Entertainment Blogging & Entertainment Reporting.” Bridge Advisor Louise Jett was elected president of the ICCJA during the conference. “I have to thank all the advisors, experts, staff, students and everyone else who help to make this an amazing opportunity for students to connect with experts,” Jett said. “I am looking forward to collaborating with the ICCJA as we continue to strengthen this important resource for Illinois community college journalism students. I am also extremely proud of the talented Bridge staff on their much deserved recognition.” For more information on ICCJA, contact Jett at ljett@lc.edu.

show, said, “The art show went great, and it had a huge turnout. The pieces presented in the show were a definite reflection of how much effort and support our instructors give us students to bring out our best potential. I am thankful for everything my professors have taught me. Even though I’m graduating soon, I will definitely keep coming back to see new student work. It was a wonderful experience, as always.” Winners were announced during the opening. First prize, a $250 purchase, went to Kevin (Matt) Greene for “Garden of the Gods,” a black and white digital

photograph. Second prize, a $125 cash award, went to Taylor Cranmer for “Ponder,” a mixed media piece. Third prize, a $75 cash award, went to Marion Black “The Heart of Death,” a chromogenic print. Best in Show Winner Greene said, “I was honored to have two photos chosen in the first place and probably wouldn’t have even entered if not for the encouragement of my classmates and teacher. After seeing all the awesome artwork there, I never thought I’d place. I was shocked and speechless when he called my name for Best in Show.

What an awesome experience and I am extremely grateful for the opportunity.” Honorable Mention recipients received a $50 Dick Blick gift certificate. Those went to Dustin Kent for “1955 Ford Thunderbird,” an Illustration (Illustrator); Teresa Frisch “Not So Self Portrait,” a stoneware sculpture; and Emily Linn for “Ceramic and Glass,” a charcoal piece. The exhibit was free and open to the public but closed April 21. For more information on the Student Art Show, contact L&C Art Coordinator Chris Brennan at cbrennan@ lc.edu.

13th Annual Student Art Show DONALD BECKER Dobecker@lc.edu

The 13th Annual Student Art Exhibition at Lewis and Clark Community College premiered April 7 at 5 p.m. in Gallery A Hatheway building. This exhibit featured over 110 pieces of art that ranged from ceramics, printmaking, 3D drawings, film photography, and digital photography just to mention a few different medium types. L&C Graphic Design student Shelby Clayton, who had four art pieces in the

‘Black Rhino’ a ceramic piece created by Barbara Show.

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Visitors to the 13th Annual Student art exhibit enjoy various pieces of art created by LC students.

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Students from around the Riverbend area gathered in the Lewis and Clark Community College Riverbend Arena on April 7 to wage war against each other on a small scale. Their weapons of choice were trebuchets, medieval siege engines, that they had constructed from PVC piping, wood, bits of metal and soda cans for a counter-weight on the throwing arm. The competition saw teams from Jerseyville, Edwardsville, Collinsville, and even East Alton-Wood River, whose six teams accounted for nearly half of the competition. Nathan Rassi, a physics teacher at Edwardsville High School who has participated in the annual tournament with his classes since 2008, praised the tournament and what it offered to the students involved. “I think it is a great opportunity for them to get engineering experience, design something, and build it. And it’s fun,” Rassi said. Many teams took to the field with a full lineup of three trebuchets, the maximum allowed per team in the tournament rules. The sole team from Collinsville High School however, fielded only a single trebuchet, with a vastly different design than any of their competitors. Trent Pauley, a sophomore at CHS said, “Originality is a big part of it. You don’t want

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to be the same as everyone else here… we’d rather have one that works that we know how to use than three that we just threw together.” The event saw many members of the L&C community offering their time to help everything run smoothly, including Luke Clevenger, a radio broadcasting student and one of the event’s two emcees, who participated in the annual event for four years while in high school. “Trebuchet competition was my favorite day in high school. It’s an amazingly fun competition and it taught a lot about the practical application of physics,” said Clevenger. The tournament, which was double elimination, saw Edwardsville High School’s Tray Buckets Reunited face off against Jerseyville Community High School’s French Toast Mafia. Jerseyville came into the match with one loss already on their record from earlier in the day, but managed to win two tense fiveminute rounds to eliminate Tray Buckets Reunited. French Toast Mafia spokeswoman Anna Murray, a senior at JCHS, struggled to find words to convey the team’s feelings after their victory. “We lost one, we got a little down, but we got back up. But, we knew we could win the rest of them. We needed to get down before we could get back up,” Murray said.

High School students from the area competed in the 10th Annual Lewis and Clark Community College Trebuchet Competition on April 7th.

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Amtgard-A World For Anyone and Everyone JACOB WATTERS jawatters@lc.edu

When most people hear the term “LARP,” which stands for live-action role play, they think of the movie Role Models or people in elaborately done up wizard’s robes tossing beanbags at people while squeaking out the names of whatever spell they’re casting. However, not every LARP is the same. Founded in 2009, then under the name Blood Wolves, Black Ember Fortress is the local chapter of Amtgard International, a nonprofit organization that markets itself as a mix of medieval combat reenactment and roleplaying. The game features a rich magic system, which allows players to begin as a lowly magic user and truly experience the growth of their character’s spellcasting potential as they return week after week and grow in power. In addition, Amtgard features a fast-paced and immersive combat system where fights are decided on a mixture of each combatant’s martial skill and honor. Amtgard also promotes a true sense of community and inclusiveness. Jessica Wiley, a long-standing member of the park, said, “There is a home in Amtgard for anyone who wants it. We accept all walks of life and have supported each other through many things...literally going from births to deaths. I am a biologist...I LARP alongside nurses, soldiers, lawyers, disabled people, high schoolers, and even those who been

homeless while being active members of the park. Through support, we got them a place to stay until they were on their feet.” The game also offers a series of awards that can be earned in recognition of a player’s achievements in various fields, whether it be martial skill on the battlefield, leadership in an elected office, or skill with arts and crafts. Geramy Millender, Black Ember Fortress’s current Monarch, said “Amtgard has various little niches for everyone. That is the thing I like about it. If you are more into the fighting, you can focus on that. More into the arts and crafts? There is stuff for that too.” Players with enough dedication and skill can ever be awarded a knighthood in their field of interest to recognize their level of achievement and commitment to that area of study. Alisha Bryan, a founding member of Black Ember Fortress and a former Lewis and Clark Community College student, shot back against the idea that Amtgard is a “nerds” only activity. “I think it’s a game with a place for everyone. We have retired and active soldiers, nerds from the anime club at the local high school, stay at home mom’s, crafty girls, athletic boys...we make room for everyone.” Those interested in learning more about Black Ember Fortress can visit the park during their weekly meeting, every Saturday from 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Gordon Moore Park. More information can also be found on Facebook by visiting the “Amtgard - Black Ember Fortress” group.

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Members of the Riverbend Combat Association engage in mock battles.

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Riverbend Combat Association is Open to Fighters and Non-Fighters Alike JACOB WATTERS jawatters@lc.edu

Who hasn’t seen the awe-inspiring battles in movies such as Lord of the Rings and Gladiator and wished they could be part of them, if only for a moment? Founded in 2004, in part, by Brian Oehl, a former Lewis and Clark Community College adjunct drafting instructor, the Riverbend Combat Association gives people in the Riverbend area a chance to experience the feeling of being in these battles for themselves. The Riverbend Combat Association is a chapter, or realm, of the Belegarth Medieval Combat Society, which bills itself as “a fun, safe, and inexpensive

sport where participants wear medieval or fantasy-themed clothing and fight with foam-padded weapons.” Role-play, while encouraged, is completely optional, something the BMCS points out on their website, “Participants choose a name that represents them and can choose to portray a character or to simply just fight. Since the Belegarth ruleset is for combat and safety only, all role-play is optional. The amount of effort you put into your characterization is up to you! Belegarth provides a great environment for both serious role players and those who would rather just fight.” Combat at the Riverbend Combat Association plays out similar to combat within other Belegarth realms, however,

there are a few differences. Weapons tend to be heavier and while the full-contact aspects of the sport, such as shield kicking and grappling, are still present, slight changes have been made to them for safety’s sake. Oehl explained these changes by saying, “We want combat to be more of a sport, and more balanced. It doesn’t make sense that a short sword has to weigh the same as a long sword. So the weight of weapons is tied to the length, just as real swords were heavier if they were longer, comparing weapons of the same time period.” Belegarth, and the Riverbend Combat Association, are welcoming to those with little to no interest in fighting too. While the main draw of the sport might be the

combat, crafting has become a respected part of the culture. “There’s a nationwide system of peerage, whereby crafters and other members can earn titles similar to how knighthood is earned for fighting prowess. I think a lot of this is because there are way more people who are older now, and you can’t fight forever, but also it’s just been a shift of priorities by influential people who realize that it’s better to have more than just fighting to draw people to Belegarth.” Those wanting to learn more about the Riverbend Combat Association can visit their website, www.riverbendcombat.com. They can also attend one of their weekly practices, which start at noon, every Sunday at Gordon Moore Park by the tennis courts.

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Let’s Learn About Mental Health Awareness SHELBY WALLACE

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One in five Americans suffer from a mental illness every year, according to Newsweek. com. This means that over 40 million people in the United States alone deal with conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. These conditions range from mild to severe, and can drastically affect a person’s life and well-being. May is Mental Health Awareness month, a time where people raise awareness to the severity and struggles of mental illnesses. The first National Mental Health Awareness Week was launched in the late 1940’s in the United States, however during the 1960’s the campaign was upgraded to a monthly one. National Health America, a leader in mental health support, recovery and advocacy, mainly sponsors the campaign. In 2010 they ran a ‘Live Your Life Well’ campaign in May which encouraged people to take responsibility for the prevention of mental health issues during times of personal challenge and stress. Whathealth.com states that, “Many mental health problems can be avoided by taking positive lifestyle choices in how we act and think before they can manifest.” However, while some mental health problems may be avoidable, there are a number

of studies that state that mental illnesses and disorders may be linked to genetics as well as environmental factors. This does not mean that mental illnesses are incurable. In fact, according to mentalhealth.gov, “Only 44 percent of adults with diagnosable mental health problems and less than 20 percent of children and adolescents receive needed treatment.” Many do not seek help because they either feel that it will not help, or they can’t financially afford the help. Mental illnesses are extremely common and sadly, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide alone accounts for more than 40,000 lives each year, which is more than double the amount of lives lost to homicide. Keenan Summers a Graphic Design major at Lewis and Clark Community College, states, “I think the first thing in helping someone with a real mental issue is to familiarize one’s self with their specific condition and then to determine the severity based on your interaction with them long term, pay attention to what they are good at and assist them where they need help, but always ask before you assist because sometimes either they don’t want help or don’t actually care about achieving the goal and are just testing themselves.” Summers continued, “Also when you are

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communicating with them try to speak as normally as possible because a lot of the person is well aware of what is going on around them but they can’t physically or verbally express its, it’s kind of like being trapped inside your own head.” When asked about how the U.S. can improve mental health assistance, Summers states, “I think the main issue is education, the educational system in the U.S. needs to

focus less on teaching these people general information and focus more on teaching them life skills that they are good at and can help support them as an adult, also teaching them different social concepts if they are interested is good way to help.” If you or someone you know is suffering from a mental illness and needs help, please contact a licensed professional and visit mentalhealth.gov.

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TALK TO THE BRIDGE

What’s your favorite summer activity and why? Photos by: Krista Davenport

Lauren Kochanski

Emily Berry

There Westbrook

Nic Chapman

David Daugherty

“Going to the beach for body surfing or parasailing.”

“Swimming in the summer because you can only do it in the summer.”

“Family time, For the sports activities with family.”

“Hiking. I like to be outside in nature and the woods.”

“Shooting Range cause of the family events.”

Godfrey, Illinois Nursing Major

Jerseyville, Illinois Transferable Biology

Wood River, Illinois Business

Godfrey, Illinois Nutrition

Carlinville, Illinois Electrician

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Without Earth Day, We Would Not have…

·The establishment of Environmental Protection Agency in 1970 ·The Clean Air Act of 1970 ·The Clean Water Act of 1972 ·The Endangered Species Act of 1973 ·The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 ·The Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act aimed at “in-plant pollution”

We only have one Earth, treat it right! Word Search W

Word List: POPULATION SUSTAINABILITY DEFORESTATION

PLASTIC REEF POLLUTION

WASTE OCEAN AIR

RECYCLING OZONE COAL

This Year Around the World as of 6:30PM on April 23rd World Population

7,501,610,800

Tons of plastic waste dumped in the ocean

3,095,377

Tons of resources extracted from Earth Years of healthy life lost from air pollution globally this year globally this year

17,024,010,000

11,143,431

30y 251d 05h 28m 02s

1,547,716,000,000

Tons of waste dumped globally this year Deaths from air pollution in cities worldwide 656,201,200 this year Percentage of Coral Reefs Left 267,752 71.12491275% Number of plastic bags produced world wide Time Left to end the end of seafood this year

Sources: www.theworldcounts.com, www.resnet.us Graphic By: Shelby Clayton

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13 Reasons Why You Should Watch This JESSE BAALMAN jbaalman@lc.edu

“There’s all kinds of ways to feel lonely,” says Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford), a high school sophomore who is driven to suicide in the Netflix mini-series based on Jay Asher’s 2007 novel phenomenon. Adapted by Brian Yorkey with episodes directed in part by Tom McCarthy and Gregg Araki, ‘13 Reasons Why’ uses heavy plotting and character development to investigate the loss of an innocent young girl’s life. The show’s comprehensive story progression and strong performances from a diverse cast make it a structurally sound mystery thriller. These elements, along with its enticing premise, are obvious reasons why it must be binge-watched. Binge-worthiness aside, an undaunted approach to tragic themes results in a new essential teen drama. Rarely has a depiction of these true to life experiences felt as sincere as they do here. It is not a shocker that glorifies suicide. It achieves a devastating impact by refusing to flinch at tough subjects. Typically, content intensity restrictions get in the way of these kinds of programs, but Netflix has done away with restrictive content and adds a warning label before harsher scenes at the end. This is the kind of integrity that is lacking from most programming about similar themes. Its openness makes watching the story of Hannah’s death both refreshing and painful as she narrates the chain of events leading to her final moment. Each reason why is a person who knows exactly what they did, whether or not they are quick to admit it. Unlike the others, Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) was a friend of Hannah’s who had more feelings for her than she could have ever known. This is something the show really presses on as it wants audiences to know that what is going on in someone’s life may be completely undetectable to their classmates, friends, and family. Some of

the plotting is contrived and Hannah’s betrayers often fall flat, but the book has been expanded into a large-scale storyline that makes room for imperfections. One side of a cassette tape is dedicated to each person who let Hannah down and everyone must listen to the tapes in full before passing them to the next person. Clay, who also worked with Hannah, is the right choice for the lead as his story intertwines with her death in the most unfortunate of ways. Throughout the 13 episodes, in his signature bike and headphones way, Clay is opened up to a dangerous world of lies and offenses that are happening all around him. The audience sees the world through his eyes and it helps that he is more sensible (and sensitive) than his peers. This is beneficial because, unlike his guilty classmates, he feels he cannot bury the secrets that ended in the death of someone very important to him. A lot happens in the series and the leads are powerful in their roles that require a lot of emotional intelligence. Langford is a newcomer who gives Hannah a graceful quality that makes it even harder to watch as the light within her fades away. Every character is fully formed and well written even if not all the actors are up to the challenge. When characters are this authentic, it is hard not to get swept away by the fleeting meanings of their actions and exchanges. Kate Walsh (Mrs. Baker), Miles Heizer (Alex Standall, Reason #3), and Derek Luke (Counselor Mr. Porter) do exceptional supporting work among many characters who get their own arc. Soothing, warm colors are used for the past and chilling, cool colors are used for the present as a technique that is effective if not obvious. The scenes before Hannah’s death are hopeful and investing which make for a striking effect when they cut quickly into the present. This does not mean that the creators are

trying to preach or scare you into learning life lessons. Instead, the show focuses on sexist microaggression, the bystander effect, bullying, and teen suicide among other issues in a candid and exploratory way. The artists at work hoped to update the now 10year old novel with a television series that captures all the same intricacies of the source material and

this year. So going into DAMN., I was expecting the album to be a much less conceptual affair than his last two albums. Of course I expected wrong and this album is his hardest to unravel yet, but we’ll get to the narrative a little later on as I want to talk about the music. Now, this album does feature some of his most mainstream-focused work yet, as songs like “LOYALTY.” featuring Rihanna and “LOVE.” featuring Zacari were practically tailor-made for the radio. But surprisingly, these songs work incredibly well within the context of the album, as both tie into some of its most major themes. DAMN. on the surface seems like a Lamar album with lower stakes than his previous work. He isn’t detailing the story of how and where he grew up or paying tribute to all of black music and trying to uplift black artistry in general. Lamar has always talked about his mental health and some of the turmoil he’s gone through in dealing with fame and how it relates to his initial surroundings, but on DAMN. things feel different now. He isn’t trying as hard to uplift like he used to. Not to say that there aren’t inspiring moments on the album, but DAMN. sees a much more introspective Lamar, almost selfish at times. Before a chopped and screwed outro, the song “ELEMENT.” ends with the lines “Last LP I tried to lift the black artists / But it’s a difference between black artists and wack artists”, which doubles as a diss to his competition but also one that showcases his sour mood on the album. The most blatant example of this is on the next track, “FEEL.”, in which Lamar lays out the most negative aspects of his fame, the paranoia, and even suicidal thoughts that come with it. While the album does see Lamar on a fairly bitter streak, that isn’t to say the album

is depressing the whole way through. In fact, there’s still moments of hope and most definitely hype. Take the album’s second track, “DNA.”, which essentially kicks off the album (since “BLOOD.” isn’t necessarily a song, but more of a skit) with a massive bang. This is one of three tracks produced by WiLL Made-It and it’s possibly his best production work yet. Lamar is absolutely going in for the entirety of the song, bouncing off of WiLL’s grimy production and calling out his enemies, establishing his dominance in and outside of the rap game, and dissing Fox News to boot. And I say this is the best thing WiLL has made yet because of the absolutely insane beat switch that comes after a sample of Fox News’ Geraldo Rivera saying that “hip hop has done more damage to young African Americans than racism in recent years” in relation to Lamar’s performance of “Alright” at the 2015 BET Awards. There’s such vile to Lamar’s performance that perfectly bounces off the filthy drums and a live Rick James sample that is probably my favorite musical moment of this year thus far. Just absolutely insanity. Getting back into the album’s narrative, there really isn’t one compared to his last two albums but there’s a lot of recurring elements. The most notable two are the repeated mentions of his new moniker, Kung Fu Kenny and the various appearances of Kid Capri acting as the album’s DJ. I personally still have some questions behind these elements, especially the appearances of Capri. As far as I can tell, it seems to be a parody/send-up to the mixtapes Lamar grew up on, but also his appearances seem purposefully out of place and morbid at times. He fits on the album, but there’s still a lot of mystery to me on why he’s here.

the aftershock it caused. It accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do and a few scenes towards the end could justify a second installment of the series. While there is no second book, I believe the characters in “13 Reasons Why” have plenty more to say and that they have the potential to connect with audiences beyond their initial intent.

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Kendrick Lamar Looks Further Within On “DAMN.” MATT MONROE

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I don’t really know how to approach this review, as DAMN., the latest album from Kendrick Lamar, is one of his most perplexing to date, which was a bit of a surprise for me in all honesty. When the album’s first single, “HUMBLE.”, came out at the end of March, I was underwhelmed at first. The song, produced by hip-hop mega producer Mike WiLL Made-It, was extremely minimal. The song is only really made up of Kendrick’s raps, some unusual piano chords, snares and hi-hats, and some subtle blaring synth flourishes throughout. After some of the dense arrangements on his last album, To Pimp A Butterfly, it was weird to see Lamar make a solo song so blatantly commercial. But after a few listens, I grew to love it. It’s essentially Lamar making a modern 2Pac song, with some hard-hitting bars, instant quotables, and an absolutely killer hook. And as a bonus, it has one of the best music videos

One of the album’s best tracks is the outro, “DUCKWORTH.”, which wraps up the narrative presented at the beginning of the album on “BLOOD.”, in which Lamar attempts to help a blind woman but is shot by her in the process. Despite the song being named after Lamar’s legal surname, the track mostly tells the story of Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, the founder of Top Dawg Entertainment, the first label Lamar signed to when he was only 15 and is still signed to today. The track takes a turn through as the song then focuses on Lamar’s father, Ducky, who works at the KFC drive-thru and has hopes that his son (Lamar) will make it to college, working hard to give him a life that he wasn’t able to get for himself. He gets on the good side of Anthony while working there, as Anthony has robbed the store in the past. This decision ends up not only saving Ducky’s life, but also Tiffith and Lamar’s as the final lines say “Whoever thought the greatest rapper would be from coincidence? / Because if Anthony killed Ducky / Top Dawg could be servin’ life / While I grew up without a father and die in a gunfight” Before Lamar can finish rapping the final word, a gunshot interrupts him, triggering the album to play in reverse before ending on the beginning of Lamar’s story about the blind woman on “BLOOD.” DAMN. is another amazing release from Lamar that fully cements himself into the rap legend books. There is absolutely no one today in hip-hop, let alone music itself that is doing the things that Lamar is doing. His music is thoughtful, bleak, inspiring, and groundbreaking all at once. He is the voice of our generation and I hope he still has much more to say after this. I’m giving DAMN. an A.

M.O.A.B Stirs Up Controversy with the People DONALD BECKER Dobecker@lc.edu

The United States of America’s military dropped the ‘Mother of All Bombs’ (M.O.A.B) on an intricate tunnel system in the province of Eastern Nangarhar located in Afghanistan on April 13. This Bomb was actually named the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast in a 21,000 pound non-nuclear ordnance. This was the largest non-nuclear weapon used in combat to date. Was this a gross over step in power allowed by the United States President? What has this shown the U.S. citizens, our allies, and our enemies? “I hope America’s adversaries are watching and now understand there’s a new sheriff in town,” tweeted Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina republican. We’ve known about these caves since 2001 and they have remained intact for 16 years. Now we decide to bomb it and not only did we bomb it but we used the biggest non-nuclear bomb the U.S. has

ever used in history. According to U.S. officials, the number of ISIS fighters in eastern Afghanistan is estimated to be between 600 and 800; A decrease from the estimated 3,000 operating in that area in late 2015. The M.O.A.B “is primarily intended for soft to medium surface targets covering extended areas, targets contained in an environment such as caves or canyons, clearing extensive mine fields, and for psychological effects,” according to Ann Stefanek, a spokesperson for the Air Force. “This was the right weapon against this target,” General John Nicholson, commander of U.S. Forces - Afghanistan, said in a press conference in Kabul Friday. Nicholson continued, “The enemy had created bunkers, tunnels, and extensive minefields and this weapon was used to reduce those obstacles so we could continue our offensive.” Nicholson further explained that the purpose of the operation was to “eliminate” ISIS-K’s “sanctuary.” Was it necessary though?

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Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene

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HANNAH AUSTON hauston@lc.edu

My final topic of the semester for ‘Brushing Up Your Dental Hygiene’ is dental x-rays. I cannot stress enough the importance of getting x-rays taken when visiting the dentist. So often it is heard, “I’m not getting x-rays taken. They cause unnecessary exposure to radiation.” Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but almost anything you do will cause exposure to radiation. Standing in front of the microwave, using a cell phone, going outside and being in the sunlight, all of these are examples of being exposed to radiation, and I’m sure there are many more ways in which we are all exposed on a daily basis. Going back to the dental x-rays part, we are taught in dental assisting/hygiene school to use the acronym ALARA, meaning As Low As Reasonably Achievable. This means we don’t unnecessarily expose the patient to x-rays, but rather, expose what we need in order to give you the best care possible. X-rays allow the dentist or hygienist to see what is happening inside your tooth and the gums surrounding it; after all, we don’t have x-ray vision. (But how cool would that be!)

MATTHEW RHOADS mrhoads@lc.edu

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There are many things that could be causing a tooth pain, and often times, the dentist and hygienist won’t know which tooth exactly is bothering you without being able to pinpoint it through x-rays. There are many various types of x-rays used in dental offices, with some of the most commonly heard being: bitewing, where you can see the top and bottom teeth in the back at the same time. A periapical, meaning a specific tooth or area of teeth, whether it’s top or bottom, are shown on the x-ray. And finally, a full mouth series, meaning that pictures of your entire mouth are being taken. Full mouth series are usually only taken once a year, while bitewings are taken every six months, and periapicals are taken only as needed.

The point I’m trying to stress is that you can’t come into an office and expect the dentist or hygienist to perform miracles. If you are in pain, I will be the first to tell you that, guaranteed, one of the first things the clinician will do is take an x-ray of the area that is in pain. Even if you can visibly see inside the mouth what is causing the pain, the next step will be for us to take an x-ray. While you can deny having an x-ray taken, then a good dentist will refuse to treat you, because they are going in blind, and that’s not safe to do. I’ll just sum this up by saying, next time you go into your dental office, whether it’s in pain or not, just get the x-rays taken. It will save everyone there a lot of time and headaches.

Pitbull: The Mislabeled and Misunderstood Breed SHELBY WALLACE

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Powerful muscles, sharp teeth, cropped ears, and a terrifying glance - this is the image that some people attribute to the term “pit bull.” However, what many believe or imagine a “pit bull” dog to be, is quite far from the truth. This misrepresentation has led to countless false accounts of dog attacks across the US. The truth is, not many people know what an actual “pit bull” dog is. The term “pit bull” is actually a shortened version of the breed name American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT). This breed is what a true “pit bull” is, however other breeds and mixes are often mistaken for a “pit bull” due to the similarities and the media’s portrayal of the breed. There are many other breeds that share the same stocky build and muscle tone as the APBT, such as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Cane Corso, Bull Terrier, Mastiff, Boxer, Bullmastiff, and English Bulldog. These are some of the breeds commonly mistaken for “pit bulls,” according to pethelpful.com. The media has had a huge impact on what society thinks about “pit bulls.” All over TV, newspapers, and online articles you will see headlines about vicious “pit bulls.” However, many of these stories give the APBT a false reputation due to the mislabeling of breeds. This means that just because they use the term “pit bull” doesn’t actually mean it’s any one breed. The chances are the breed was a mix or was misidentified due to the stigma that surrounds the APBT. This has led to the majority of people assuming that the APBT is inherently dangerous. The truth is that every dog is different. We can’t be biased against an entire breed of dog. A lot of factors go into how a dog behaves such as how it was raised, if it was trained, how it was socialized, etc so we need to treat dogs as individuals and not judge them based on solely their breed. It is said that “pit bulls” are bad because of their genetics, however, there is no evidence that supports this theory. In fact, this claim all together is incorrect as it is based on the notion that because the APBT was used in pit-fighting means that it is inherently aggressive. Bulldogs and Mastiffs were originally used for pit-fighting and dog-fighting long before the APBT even existed and neither of these breeds have suffered at the hand of the media as much as the APBT has. Both make excellent family and working dogs. The history of the English Bulldog is usually falsely applied to that of the APBT due to the fact that the Bulldog was one of the breeds used to create the APBT later on. Bulldogs were one of the first real “breeds” of dogs that were mainly used for bull-baiting and later on pit-fighting against other dogs in the late 1800’s. It was during this time that the bulldog

and terrier-like dogs were crossbred to produce a faster, sturdier breed of dog for pit-fighting. This is where many attribute the origination of the APBT. However, while pit-fighting was the reason behind why the breed was created, it was quickly discovered that the APBT was a versatile and adaptable type of dog. According to realpitbull.com, “While a core group of fanciers focused on the fighting uses of the breed, and bred with the pit in mind, others kept dogs for a variety of tasks. And indeed, some family/working dogs were used in the pit and some pit dogs were also family/ working dogs. There was never a clear line drawn between ‘fighting dogs’, and ‘non-fighting dogs’ in those early years of the breed.” This in itself proves that while the breed was bred for pit-fighting, this did not make them inherently aggressive towards humans. The APBT was soon imported to America shortly before the Civil War, as well as to England around the same time. This is where the breed was actually named the American Pitbull Terrier in the U.S., and Staffordshire Bull Terrier in England. They now have small differences such as weight, height, and build. When the APBT came to America, the breed flourished. We loved this breed and claimed it as our own (hence, “American” in its name). The APBT became the poster child for the U.S. and was plastered across flyers and billboards promoting America’s strength and pride in the time of war. They became one of the most popular family dogs, and famous individuals owned and loved the breed such as Theodore Roosevelt and Helen Keller. Pete, an APBT, even starred in a children’s show ‘Little Rascals.’ Some even went to war to fight alongside our troops; Stubby a famous APBT mix, became a decorated WWI hero. Realpitbull.com states, “It was during this time that the Pit Bull truly became America’s sweetheart breed, admired, respected and loved.” There are bad people, but there are not bad dogs. Dogs learn from what we teach them. And so while some breeders strive to breed the “meanest” looking dog (commonly known as the “American Bully”) and pump steroids into them at a young age and then market them as a “pit bull”, and gangs use “pit bull” type dogs for illegal dog-fighting- the actions of these individuals does not represent the nature of the breed. You can train any breed of dog to be aggressive, just like you can train any breed of dog to be loving given that it is done at a young age. The APBT which was once “America’s dog”, now fills up shelters across the nation due to the misrepresentation and mislabeling caused by media and the disgusting use of the breed by criminals. The APBT is not a dangerous, nor inherently aggressive dog. In fact,

they tested higher than both Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers on the Temperament Test, meaning that these dogs do extremely well around children, other dogs, and working situations as long as they are raised, trained, and socialized just like any other breed of dog. We need to stop demonizing an amazing breed and start putting the people who do wrong by them in bars, instead of the dogs.

I have taken two semesters, and I don’t want to be in school forever. I want to be able to enjoy at least some of my summer and still go to school. Do you have any suggestions to help me figure this out? Sincerely, Flipflops and sandy beaches Dear Flipflops,, Many students feel the same way you do. There are a couple of different options you can go with. The first thing you should do is schedule an appointment with your advisor. Your advisor can help you look over the classes you have left to take. You should first determine how many classes you feel comfortable taking and then decide what days and how much time you are willing to put into it. Next, put together a plan that gives you time devoted strictly to school work and then give yourself one or two days out of the week to devote your time to having fun and enjoying the summer. Some classes are also available on-line if that is something you feel ready to do. One of the issues with online classes is that there is no face-to-face time with your teacher, but they are available through email. You also need to remember when planning your schedule for the summer that the summer classes are only eight weeks long so it will go faster. Just a little FYI you can always take a book to the beach, just don’t fall asleep, a bad sunburn will put a quick end to a fun summer. Matthew Rhoads

PITBULL FACTS • The claim that pit bulls have special “locking jaws” is a proven myth. • Contrary to everything you’ve read, pit bulls don’t bite especially hard. In a test of the bite force of three breeds conducted by national geographic in 2008, Pit Bulls came in last - behind German Shepherds and Rottweilers. • Of the 51 dogs seized from Michael Vick’s dog-fighting ring in 2007, over 30 of them have been rehabilitated and gone on to loving homes. Four of them have even become therapy dogs. #FIGHTBSL #ENDDOGFIGHTING #STOPPITSHAMING #PITIELOVE

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