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Giving A Little Went A Long Way by Kiesten Connolly Staff Writer
All of the donations were anonymous but a large number of people Courtney was in class stepped up to help. when the fire broke out. Thanks to the selfless Courtney, who asked contributions, Courtney that her last name not be was able to not only mentioned, is a student supply toys for her currently enrolled in the daughter for Christmas, CNET program. but she was able to For Tyler, Courtney’s buy her a new bed and boyfriend, the morning essentials that were of Nov. 4, 2013 was a destroyed in the fire. typical one “To be at their “I didn’t want anything for able to home in know that R o s e w o o d me or my boyfriend. My main we were Heights. priority is and always will be going to be “Tyler took daughter before myself.” okay heard a my a pressure popping off of my -Courtney n o i s e chest that coming from the toaster professor, unbelievable,” Doyle was and walked in to see McClellan, about the she said. “I owe a lot what was going on. The fire, and the fact that she to Mr. McClellan and toaster was in a flame lost all of these items for Mr. Hudson for all the the size of a basketball,” her daughter. McClellan, support they rallied up Courtney said. Tyler along with students for me and my family. desperately scooped up in the CNET program I want to say thank the couple’s 3-year-old and fellow professor you to every person daughter, Skylar, and Scott Hudson, started that helped my family, dog, Toby, and took collecting donations for I didn’t think there them out the door to the Skylar. were people out there outside to get them out “I didn’t want anything like that anymore, but of the fire. for me or my boyfriend. they sure did prove me He ran back to the My main priority is wrong.” house to try and stop and always will be my the fire, but he couldn’t daughter before myself,” kierstenconnolly1@ manage to get the door Courtney said. gmail.com open to the kitchen due to the pressure. Whenever Courtney returned to school, she was devastated, but not concerned about herself or her boyfriend. All her worries were focused on her daughter, Skylar. They lost a lot of her toys and personal belongings in the fire. She soon told her
Photo submitted by Courtney Skylar and Toby pose in front of their Christmas presents and donations.
Losing the Buzz: Campus Policy on E-cigarettes by Keziah Jordan Graphic Designer
Electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vapor cigarettes, or vapes as known by many, are virtually everywhere lately. E-cigarettes were initially thought to be the healthier alternative to the smoker’s bad habit. These devices descended on Lewis and Clark’s campus like a heavy fog and then, suddenly, they were gone. Gary Ayres, Vice President of Administration at Lewis and Clark Community College, discussed the school’s policy on campus smoking, and e-cigarettes in particular. As of Nov. 2013, electronic cigarettes are banned inside all campus buildings and are banned within 15 feet of all doorways and vents of facilities. This decision Photo by Adam Hill includes any smoking device; Josh Braden, Associate in Applied Scicigarette, e-cigarette or ence, stands outside Reid Café with his otherwise. E-Cigarette.
Ayres said that most of the calls came from faculty. Although there have been calls about this issue, he said the board doesn’t know the risks or harm of these smoking devices yet. “Most colleges and universities I have surveyed have prohibited the use of e-cigarettes just as they have cigarettes,” Ayers said. Brandon Maynard, a student, started smoking e-cigarettes to quit smoking tobacco cigarettes six months ago. He said the chemicals in regular cigarettes “are bad, but the stress relief is good.” Brandon says he is aware of the current rules regarding on-campus use of e-cigarettes and both agrees and disagrees, with them. His feeling is that e-cigarettes should be allowed in the cafeteria, since that is a “common area.” As with any rule, violators are subject to punishment. If caught, violators will receive a
Graphic by Keziah Jordan warning and be informed of school policy. Habitual offenders will be issued a citation. Ayres said offenders were rare so far. He said most people are simply unaware of the rules. He said the college is looking into ways to make people aware of smoking boundaries, such as “No smoking beyond this point” signs.
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Building A New Bridge: New Editors Join Newspaper Staff Athena Whitty Editor-in-Chief Dane McGuire Copy Editor The Bridge’s staff went through some major changes shortly before the end of fall semester. Many graduated, transferred, or couldn’t return due to other obligations.
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Beauty Can Be Pretty Ugly
By Kiersten Connolly Staff Writer
Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson, Cindy Crawford Cheryl Diamond, and Twiggy, are the names of only a few women who have been among the top supermodels of all time. These women are the role models of almost all young
women and teenage girls, but are presenting a real problem: a false sense of beauty. According to the definition, perfection is the condition, state, or quality of being free from all flaws or defects. There is a constant pressure for women to be perfect, even though it is truly impossible. As if the pressure of parents, guys, school, and maturing in general is not enough, we now have models to compete with. According to author Julia Savacool, “the fantasy body is 5 feet 9 inches, 115 pounds and 11 percent body fat.” The average woman is 5 feet 3 inches, 138 pounds, 30 percent body fat. The fantasy body is in the classification for anorexic. As a society, we have attemptedtoshapeourselves in the same way that our role models are shaped. In the instance of fashion, this means that we’re shaping ourselves after people who are influencing us to become skinny enough to where our bodies could shut down. The reason that our parents and grandparents are not shaped like Naomi Campbell or Kate Moss - they were raised when Marilyn Monroe, Hilda the plus size pinup, and Elizabeth Taylor were the women that people strived to look like. These women were not overly skinny. They were shaped, not perfectly, but realistically. I am only one of many girls
Connolly who constantly compares herself to everyone around her, but I wouldn’t have started to if I had not been made fun of at a young age for not looking right. According to supermodel Cheryl Diamond, “being realistic and truthful in the fashion industry is not appreciated. We dispose of those who don’t meet our standards.” The effect that the fashion industry and models have on society is deeper than most people realize until they step back and look. Supermodels are beautiful, built fantastically, and are some of the most idolized people in the world. I will argue that they have more of a negative effect on girls than positive. If you don’t measure up to society's standards, you become a human pinata for criticism. The current generation of growing girls should not look towards women that are expected to be perfect but, look to those who are expected to be real.
I happen to be one of those changes. My name is Athena Whitty, and I am the new editor-in-chief. I am in my second semester of the Computer Network Security and Administration program. “Army brat” was an appropriate name for me growing up. I spent most of my time in Killeen, Texas, but I even had the chance to live in Germany for a brief period. Before deciding to return to school, I worked several retail positions. I spent four years as an assistant manager of a well known video game chain. The experience I gained at the retail chain helped pave the way to becoming the editorin-chief of The Bridge. Something I strive for is keeping our campus newspaper relevant to ALL of the students. This means I really want the students to have an active voice with us. If you have any ideas for the newspaper, feel free to send me an email or stop by the office in Caldwell 1315. I also happen to be a huge fan of anything pertaining to “Doctor Who,” “Batman,” horror movies and gaming. *** Copy Editor
I’m Dane McGuire, a kierstenconnolly1@gmail. Radio Broadcasting major com
McGuire and copy editor for The Bridge. My ultimate goal is to venture into the world of sports broadcasting. I fell in love with broadcasting/ media when I was 13, and within three years, I moved to Jerseyville in pursuit of my dream. For three years I developed and wrote on my own site, “Dane’s Sports Spot,” along with hosting a self-titled sports podcast via iTunes before coming to L&C. My adventures during that took me inside the hallowed halls of 1120 KMOX in St. Louis, once the home of Bob Costas and Jack Buck. By 16, at least for one game, I became the youngest member of the media reporting on the Cardinals from one of the best views in the house, their press box. I currently co-host the sports show on WLCA 89.9FM as well. I am crazy for comic books and I am a serious movie buff. I write for The Bridge because I want to help create something fun, entertaining but informative that students want to read.
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How do you think? by Johnny Allison Sustainability Club Member I have always been concerned about the environment. It’s probably due to my exposure to nature when I was a child. I remember when the entire family would take short vacations in the Ozark Mountains. It was strange how the city would eventually “wear off” over a period of a few days. It was then that I could hear nature come alive all around me. I could actually hear the grass brushing up against itself, and the leaves fluttering in the breeze. Wildlife suddenly sprang up in every direction. Butterflies, lizards, snakes, etc. It was amazing! They didn't come out and reveal themselves to me all of a sudden. In fact, it wasn't them getting over their shyness of me, it was me getting over the usual way of responding to the environment. What I gained from these outings was a deeply seated appreciation of nature that would never leave me. As I grew older, I began to notice subtle changes taking place all around me. The traffic on the highways was getting heavier and heavier every day. The trash and litter became more noticeable; more prevalent. I could not understand how so many people could be so negligent. Then the thought came to me thatmanyofthemneverhadthe luxury of going to the country and experiencing it the way I had in my youth. Maybe they just don't know there are other dimensions of consciousness to be experienced besides what they've become used to. It is true that we have lost many species to extinction however the greatest loss, in my opinion, has been our overall respect for nature.
It’s somehow easier to ignore the fact that a lot of us just don't seem to think that the environmental issues we are facing today have any direct relationship to who we are or what we do in our everyday lives. It may be true that we as students are very busy keeping up with the drudgery of homework and other related assignments. Sometimes it seems as though there are just “more important things to be concerned about.” There is a formula at work here: Overpopulation added to over-consumption added to careless attitudes and outmoded thinking patterns. I for one think that it all comes down to how we think. If our thinking is wrong then the results will be less than satisfactory. A common response is: “Nothing I do or don't do will ever make a difference.” That is just plain wrong thinking in my honest opinion. How are you thinking? We can make a change. All it takes is a shift in consciousness, being more aware of how we dispose of our wastes, more conscientious of the things we are apt to take for granted. Get involved! We in the Sustainability Club are here to help you do just that. So please, help us save the planet. It can happen; it has to happen!
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Veterans Chad Walker (left) and Darren Hanner (right) look over some military themed titles in the library.
‘Operation Mission Possible’ Is A Go
by Cailin Daniels Staff Writer
“Operation Mission Possible” was finally put into action July 2013 when the Federal Library Services and Technology Act awarded the library of Lewis and Clark Community College a much hoped for grant to fund a military related project. Liz Burns, assistant director for instructional services, and Greg Cash, assistant director for reference services, were the two leaders of the mission and both extremely pleased with the results. The Federal Library Services and Technology Act awards grants to state libraries annually through the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The types of grants available, however, vary from year to year. According to Burns, it has been several years since the grant has allowed the purchase of items such as books and videos. Each library could apply for a grant ranging up to $5,000. When applying, it was necessary for applicants to be extremely
specific about how they intended to spend the awarded funding. Recently, Lewis and Clark has seen an influx of veteran students. Burns and Cash considered the college’s military friendly atmosphere, and decided that they wanted to use the grant to fund “Operation Mission Possible.” The mission involved the purchase of military related books and videos that could be used to help veteran student or other students interested in the military. Terry Lane, director for veteran services helped make “Operation Mission Possible” a go. Throughout the process of “Operation Mission Possible,” Burns and Cash had the opportunity to work closely with Terry Lane. “The work that Terry Lane does is incomparable. Veteran students know that they have the resources and the support needed, whether it’s for classroom accommodations, financial assistance, or help with daily living,” Cash said. Burns and Cash were happy to announce that Reid Library library received the entire amount
for which they applied $5,000. The money from the grant has been totally spent on purely military focused materials. The materials are intended specifically to help veteran students of the college who may be suffering setbacks such as PTSD, injury or family conflicts, but it is also hoped that they will be an asset to any student of Lewis and Clark. “Everything that we’ve purchased is available for check-out. It’s available to faculty, staff, students, and the general community,” Burns said. Already, Burns and Cash have received positive feedback as students have begun checking out and other libraries have started requesting the recently purchased items. The circulation of these items serves as tribute to the fact that the grant was well-spent. It seems that “Operation Mission Possible” was the perfect title for the project.
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Vets Corner: Get Involved with the Veterans Club on Campus by Terry Lane
Happy 2014, and welcome to the spring semester! If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to get involved with the L&C Veterans Club here on campus. The Veterans Club has been in existence for several years and has been very involved on campus in that time. The club was the driving force in getting the POW/MIA flag, which is now flying on campus.
In 2013, our four drives collected 870 units of blood. We also participate in Fall Fest and Springfest each year. We sell Krispy Kreme donuts on campus several times a year to raise money. Using that money, we have made donations to the Edwardsville and Wood River Veterans Memorials. This semester, we will The club also coordinates continue to have monthly four blood drives on campus meetings. We could use your each academic year – two ideas and your participation. regular drives and two We have a large veteran KSHE95 community drives. population on campus and
have a lot of experience to share with other students. Getting involved can help you feel like you are a part of something good on campus and in the community. Don’t cut a class, but take part if your schedule permits. We have a Veterans Resource Center available for use by students in Baldwin Hall, room 3432. The center has three computers, a printer, a TV, a couch, some chairs, career program information, magazines and a beautiful U.S. flag in the window. Veteran
and military students are invited to stop by to relax, study, or just talk with peers. My goal is to get L&C veterans involved in their education and committed to their success, whether that success isadegree, acertificate or transfer to four-year school. Communication is an integral part of success – so let’s talk.
Terry Lane runs the L&C Veterans Services office in Baldwin Hall 2418. He can be reached at (618) 4685030 or at tdlane@lc.edu.
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Expand Your Computer Skills With CCL Staff Report
Photo by William Stratmann Dave Shifflett, an an enrollment advisor at SIUE
Dual Enrollment Offered To Students Through L&C By William S. Stratmann Staff Writer Lewis and Clark Community College offers dual enrollment programs with other colleges like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Greenville College and Missouri Baptist University. With dual enrollment, L&C students can take courses at any of the colleges that are affiliated with Lewis and Clark to earn credit toward degrees at both institutions. Students who are planning to attend SIUE have their $35 application fees waived. Dual enrollment gives students a chance to speak to an SIUE adviser, Dave Shifflett, who has an office on Lewis and Clark’s campus. “Our dual admission program provides a seamless transfer process for Lewis and Clark students who earn an A.S. or A.A. degree to transfer to SIUE,” Shifflett said. SIUC is also connected with the dual enrollment program at L&C. Plus if you are enlisted in dual enrollment and are going to SIUC, their tuition stays the same as the current rate at the time of enrollment even if the tuition goes up. They also have an adviser, Amanda Sutton. Missouri Baptist University brings the teachers to the L&C campus for classes, which means you go to class in Godfrey. According to Bill Combs, they offer bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Human Services and Management. They also offer graduate degrees, which include Business Administration and Arts in Counseling. These classes are in the evenings during the week.
Dual-Enrollment Contact Information SIUE adviser David Shifflett 618-468-2628 dhiffl@siue.edu SIUC adviser Amanda Sutton asutton@siu.edu Missouri Baptist 618-468-2620 or 468-2624 Greenville adviser Jake Schlemper 618-664-6757 jake.schlemper@ greenville.edu Greenville has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, which is taught on the L&C campus. They also have a bachelor’s degree available in Organization and Leadership and a Master’s of Arts in Teaching. The adviser for Greenville is Jake Schlemper. Some college also have 2+2 program agreements with Lewis and Clark. These programs are signed agreements which guarantee specific courses will transfer and count toward a major degree at both L&C and SIUE. These courses include Exercise Science, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Special Education. Franklin and Bellevue. also have agreements in place. Thinking about dual enrollment and aren’t sure where to start? Check out the list above for advisors available to answer any questions about getting the process started.
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Not tech savvy? Don’t worry. Lewis and Clark Community College’s Corporate and Community Learning division has upcoming offerings focused on affordable training in a wide variety of computerrelated topics. “In today’s world, computers are everywhere,” CCL Coordinator Dawn Zedolek said. “Our classes provide a casual atmosphere for community members to learn skills to keep them safe online and reduce anxiety about using technology.” Offerings designed to boost computer skills cover a variety of topics including iPad basics, introduction to Windows 8, Facebook for seniors and QuickBooks. For information on registering for any CCL offerings, call Zedolek at (618) 468-5740. For a complete listing of Corporate and Community Learning offerings visit www.lc.edu/ccl. Computer Skills offerings specifics: · Introduction to Windows 8 – New to computers or Windows 8? If so, this offering can help. Participants will learn how to navigate Windows 8, use the Charms bar and search tool, install and use apps, and utilize Internet Explorer 10. Participants will also learn to manage folders, use system security tools and customize their computer settings. This offering will take place from 5:307:30 p.m., Monday and Wednesday, Feb. 3-12 at the N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville. The course fee, which is $89, includes a student manual. · Computer Skills for the Office – Participants will learn some of the basic skills needed in today’s office. This class will cover some of the basic skills needed in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Features covered will include setting up letters and labels in Word, spreadsheets with simple formulas in Excel and slideshows with text and graphics in
PowerPoint. This offering · QuickBooks Basics – In will take place from 9 this seminar, participants a.m. to noon Tuesday will learn how to efficiently and Thursday, March navigate QuickBooks 18-27 on L&C’s Godfrey using the toolbars and Campus. The course fee, home menu, ensure that which is $135, includes a company files are set up reference manual for each properly and how to edit application. them, and create and work · Facebook for Seniors – with lists including charts Participants will learn the of accounts, customers, ins and outs of this popular vendors and items. This social networking site offering is taught by an while creating a Facebook Intuit Advanced Certified account, completing a ProAdvisor and will profile, learning about take place from 6-9 p.m. security and privacy Monday, March 24, at the issues, and exploring the N.O. Nelson Campus in many facets of Facebook. Edwardsville. The course This offering will take fee is $119. place from 9 a.m. to noon · Using QuickBooks – Mondays, Feb. 17-24, at In this hands-on seminar, L&C’s Godfrey campus participants will learn and from 9 a.m. to noon how to do the following Tuesdays, April 1-8, at the tasks: create estimates N.O. Nelson Campus in and convert to invoices; Edwardsville. The course create invoices or sales fee is $49. receipts, receive payments · iPad Basics – This and make deposits, write class is tailored for those checks or enter and pay who are thinking of bills, track credit cards purchasing or already correctly, and bank have purchased an iPad. reconciliation. This Instructor Joe Kleine offering is taught by an will cover basic setup, Intuit Advanced Certified syncing, purchasing and ProAdvisor and will organizing apps, and a take place from 6-9 p.m. variety of iPad uses. This Thursday, April 10, at the offering will take place N.O. Nelson Campus in from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Edwardsville. The course Saturday, Feb. 1, at the fee is $119. N.O. Nelson Campus in · Using QuickBooks Edwardsville. The offering II – During this handscosts $35. on seminar, participants · Intermediate iPad will take their skills to – After learning iPad the next level setting up basics, iPad users are inventory, creating and ready to learn more customizing reports, about integrating the FOR THE STUDENTS, exporting reports to iPad into daily life. BY THE STUDENTS Instructor Joe Kleine will Excel and customizing and writing teach participants how forms QuickBook letters. This the iPad can enhance Looking for some pocket change? hobbies, business offering is taught by an Do you likelearning to write? and Intuit Advanced Certified projects, personal life. This ProAdvisor and will offering will take place take place from 6-9 p.m. We are currently hiring w rit ers for our from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the 2013 - 2014 newspaper Saturday, March 8, at staff! N.O. Nelson Campus in the N.O. Nelson Campus Edwardsville. The course in Edwardsville. The fee is $119 Visit w w w.lc.edu /TheBridge offering costs $35. to learn more and /or apply today!
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L&C to Offer Students Free Financial Literacy Training Staff Report
Eight area banks have joined forces with Lewis and Clark Community College to bring financial education to L&C students during Spring Semester 2014. “All of the banks participating in this program are excited to provide financial education to L&C students,” Carrollton Bank Community Development Officer Suzanne Hough said. “Having and using financial knowledge is the starting point to making better financial and life choices. We want to provide L&C students
with information that will enable them to keep moving forward. We can't wait to get started." Representatives from Carrollton Bank, Associated Bank, Regions Bank, The Bank of Edwardsville, Commerce Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, N.A., FCB Banks and Liberty Bank will be presenting money management information to students on a variety of topics including balancing a checkbook, credit vs. debit, credit scores, credit repair, budgeting, saving, etc. The sessions, each covering different topics, will be held at
L&C’s Godfrey campus from 11 a.m. to noon in Schriefer Commons, Caldwell Hall 2301, on Feb. 12 and Feb. 19. The banks are offering this educational opportunity at no charge so that all students can take advantage of the information they will provide. Students will be able to ask questions at the training and will be given contact information for each bank in case they have questions later. Any student with questions about any of these topics should attend the sessions. “I am so pleased that eight banks are committing their time
and expertise to helping our students make good financial decisions,” L&C Associate Director of Veterans Services Terry Lane said. “The skills our students will learn will help them at L&C and later when they continue their education or enter the workforce. Understanding basic financial concepts early can make a huge difference in their lives. This is just one more advantage they will have. Good money management skills are especially important to our veteran students as they transition from a military to an education mission. They are
the ultimate nontraditional student and they must immediately begin making financial decisions that will impact their lives, and the lives of their families, in the near and long term.” Registration is encouraged but not required. Interested students should contact Lane via email at tdlane@lc.edu to ensure a spot, but anyone showing up at any session will be accommodated as long as there is space available. Those wanting more information about the sessions can call Lane at (618) 468-5030.
L&C to Offer Pell Grants to University Graduates Who Are Seeking Retraining Staff Report Returning students who have previous degrees may soon be eligible for Federal Pell grants to help pay for career retraining or certificate programs at Lewis and Clark Community College. While previously, students who already had degrees were not eligible for Federal Pell grants, and had to rely on loans, scholarships or paying for school out of pocket, the U.S. Department of Education is currently conducting research to determine whether this new eligibility can increase their employability and/or decrease federal student loan debt. L&C has been chosen as a pilot site for this initiative, which will help students who already have associate degrees, but who are unemployed or underemployed, pay for and return to school to
“We’re hoping the experiment will prove successful and all eligible students will have the opportunity to receive funding in the future.” -Scheffel pursue a new degree or certificate program. During the pilot program, randomly selected students will be able to receive grants to cover up to one year toward completing their new degree or certificate, which must be earned in one to two years. “There’s now a chance for many students to receive federal grant funding to further their education and increase their employability through this Federal Pell program. Lewis and Clark’s participation in this initiative will help provide the necessary data for the U.S. Department of Education to determine if awarding the Federal
Pell Grant to students meeting these criteria if viable,” said Angela Weaver, director of Financial Aid at Lewis and Clark. Eligible students will be randomly chosen for this pilot program by the Department of Education and must plan to begin their program at Lewis and Clark any time beginning in 2014. “We’re pleased that we were selected by the Department of Education to take part in this experimental program. This experiment will provide a Pell grant to several students who were not eligible in the past,” said Kent Scheffel, Vice President of Enrollment at L&C. “We’re hoping the experiment will prove successful and all eligible students will have the opportunity to receive funding in the future.” For more information, please contact the Financial Aid office at (618) 468-2223.
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A Glimpse at Rocky Fork: Coming Soon to Hatheway by Athena Whitty Editor-in-Chief Rocky Fork is a culturally profound exhibit that will be here at Lewis and Clark’s campus February 12 through March 21. The exhibit will be held in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery. The exhibit tells the story of a community that was tied together by seeking freedom from racial oppression. This community ended up as a place of help for African Americans fleeing from slavery and became a home for some of them. A great mixture of art mediums will be included in Rocky Fork. Spoken word is an unusual but interesting item that will be included. Quilts and research back into the community member’s family trees will also be on display. The adaptation of the Rocky Fork New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church will without a doubt be one of the more notable aspects featured. It is housed in the gallery and is large enough for people to enter it. Jim Price, the curator
for the exhibit, said that besides workers being diligent in recreating this life-sized adaptation of AME, there is individual who has done much of the work to bring the whole exhibit to life. “Charlotte Johnson needs to be lauded for the work she has done uncovering these stories and maintaining the vigilance to make sure this story gets told. Without her there would be no exhibition,” Price said. The true art is the history that lies in the exhibits artifacts, genealogy and stories shared. Each person will walk away experiencing art in different way from any art exhibit they see. “I hope that people leave the exhibition with a heightened sense of their history. I hope that they will recognize how these families have had an impact on all of our histories, and that each person who views this exhibit senses the real and deep history that surrounds them,” said Price.
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Diversity Council Calendar Spring 2014 Who Peter Hussey
What Prof Johnny Lee Lane “Black Music in America” 11 a.m., Hatheway Stage
When Feb. 18, 2014
Jared Hennings
Red Cross Blood Drive 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Commons
Feb. 24, 2014
Paula Kelso
“Behind the Curtain: Body Image & Ballet” 12:15 p.m. - Reid Library
Feb. 25, 2014
Denise Plunk
“Perfect Illusions” - film 1:40 p.m., Science Bldg.
Feb. 26, 2014
Kelly Obernuefemann
“Wise Women: The Strength Behind the Founding Families” Noon - Ringhausen Atrium
March 5, 2014
Photos by Andrew Shelton A sneak peek at the building process in Hatheway Gallery.
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Famous Figures: Inspiring Leaders By Megan Brummet
Barack Obama Obama was elected the 44th President for his first term on Nov. 4, 2008, after running against Senator John McCain. By taking oath of office for the first time on Jan. 20, 2009, he made history by becoming United States’ first African-American President. In October 2009, Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.
Jackie Robinson Robinson etched himself into history by becoming the first African-American in Major League Baseball. Robinson was also named the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1949. His baseball career spanned 11 seasons, at the end of which other African-Americans followed in his footsteps. In 1962, Robinson was the first AfricanAmerican to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. He then passed away a decade later.
Martin Luther King Jr. King won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He wrote a number of books during his lifetime: “Stride Toward Freedom” in 1958, “Why We Can’t Wait” in 1964, and “Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community?” in 1967. On April 4, 1968 while on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, King was assassinated by James Earl Ray, an Alton native. The motel site has been a civil rights museum since 1991. Ray was convicted and plead guilty to murder, dying in prison in 1998.
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Farewell to Matt Smith by Athena Whitty Editor-In-Chief
Christmas break was a time for presents, being with loved ones, great food and for watching The 11th Doctor, Matt Smith, regenerate into Peter Capaldi on “Doctor Who.” “Doctor Who” aired from 1963 to 1989 until it was rebooted in 2005. The show is still running. The plot device that has kept the show fresh and able to run for the lengthy amount of time is the regeneration process of the time traveling alien main character. Regenerations occur when The Doctor has been mortally wounded or his body has aged significantly. The process allows the old or wounded Doctor to heal and take on a new body with slight personality quirks and fashion sense that
differ from the previous Doctor. So this gives actors the chance to come and go while playing the same role. Matt Smith was the youngest person ever to be cast in the role at the age of 26. This was a cause for concern for many fans, the general consensus being that Smith did not have enough acting experience under his belt to make the jump to such a hefty role of the 11th Doctor. His take on the character proved them all wrong. Intrigued,excitableandalways holdingontohischildlikesense of wonder about anything and everything (sometimes distractingly so), even in the face of things falling apart at the seams made this underdog gripping. Smith shed a new light on a character that was adored by many and enchanted fans further with endearing
Picture provided courtesy of www.bbc.co.uk Matt Smith portrays the Doctor stepping out of his TARDIS on popular BBC show Doctor Who.
moments, one of those moments was the first time he tries to eat after changing from David Tennant the 10th Doctor, to Smith. He tells the 7-yearold he befriends, Amelia Pond, that he has a new mouth with new tastes that he has to figure out. After Amelia gives him several things to eat, he spits them out one, by one. Nothing really tastes the
same. He ends up with fish fingers and custard as a dipping sauce for a new favorite meal. ThelightheartednessSmith portrayed during his role was like a magnet that drew viewers in. One can’t walk through a mall or shopping center without seeing his catchphrases, “Bowties are cool,” “Geronimo!” and “Come along, Pond.” Smith’s 11th Doctor was
summed up best by himself while speaking to Pond, “I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of farflung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams.” While Smith’s departure was not as cool as bowties or fezzes, he will be missed as fans embark on a new journey with Peter Capaldi, the 12th Doctor.
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Middle Earth on the Silver Screen Once Again
Student Activities Event Calendar
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by Eric Welch Staff Writer Hello, Lewis and Clark movie fans! This month I will be reviewing the new Hobbit movie, a sequel to “The Hobbit! An Unexpected Journey” both directed by Peter Jackson. To begin, let’s look at the numbers. According to official box office sales “The Desolation of Smaug” hit $249 million in domestic box office sales, $585 million in international box office sales, which brings the worldwide total to approximately $834 million. The film was released Dec. 13th and is rated PG-13 for extended sequences of intense fantasy action violence, and frightening images. Keeping that rating in mind, I wouldn’t recommend this film for the whole family, however, any fans of “The Lord of the Rings” or fantasy fans in general, should put this film on their must watch list.
The story continues the journey of Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf the Wizard, and their company of Dwarfs on a quest to retake the lonely mountain. The ultimate goal of the collection of heroes is to acquire the Arkenstone, a gem that could be used to unite the individual Dwarf Kingdoms. To see how it all plays out, you will need to go see the movie yourself. In my opinion, the movie was amazing. The special effects and musical score were breathtaking and they make it easy to be submerged into the realm of the movie. Smaug, the dragon, looked very realistic (I can only imagine how good in 3D). Orchestras beautifully conveyed the emotions of wonder,excitement, and intensity of the adventure. My favorite parts were all the action scenes with Legolas, played by Orlando Bloom, and the Orcs. Speaking of Legolas, his presence in the movie was slightly
controversial because he never appears in “The Hobbit” by J.R.R Tolkien. Putting Legolas into the movie was a decision made by Jackson. The reason he is able to get away with it is because in the realm of “The Hobbit”, elves are immortal. Legolas would be an advanced elf-warrior at the time which makes it easy to interject him into the movie. I spoke to Adam Berry, an avid Tolkien fan here on campus, on his thoughts about the controversy. “I find it an interesting take with him being one of the wood elves, who in the book, were different than in the movie, though I don’t mind. I like seeing Orlando Bloom decimating Orcs again” Berry said. All in all “The Hobbit; The Desolation of Smaug” is worth your time and money. It is a fine film that should be on your must watch list this year.
etwelch@lc.edu
Entertainment Volume 44
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Shaping The Scene for 2014: The Best in Indie Music by Andrew Shelton Webmaster New and returning indie artists are taking advantage of the new year with some great new albums. Though some may not come with a new sound, returning listeners will feel right at home, while new fans will come in - spoiled as usual. Here are the first 16 through February that have managed to catch my eye, including some not-so-indie big names from rap, pop, and the hardcore scene. Check out the Facebook page and let The Bridge know what albums you're excited for this year. Lana Del Rey and Foxes being among some mentionable others, coming later this year. Fans of Bon Iver or James Blake’s style of droning experimental folk will love the album “Post-tropical.” James Vincent McMorrow’s new and second album was released Jan. 14. Stephen Malkmus is no new artist by far, though his sound has evolved more than most. His album titled “Wig Out at Jagbags” hasn’t seemed to upset a single long-time listener. Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks showcase the song “Lariat”
in a subtly sexy lyrical video that is sure to grab the attention of any hipster film fanatic. The album was released on Jan. 7. “Warpaint” comes in with mumbled female leads and an instrumental sound that fades in and out like waves at the beach. A drowsy tone with the perfect inception of highs and lows paired with a voice that keeps the mind wandering could make the album seem monotonal as a whole. If music had a smell, Warpaint’s self-titled album would be marijuana. A definite win for experimental. “Warpaint” hit the shelves Jan. 21. I Break Horses released its sophomore album “Chiaroscuro” on Jan. 21. Chiaroscuro, in art, is the use of strong contrast of light and dark. The album’s name isn’t a far shot from the sound it delivers. Slow, busy, shifting electronic distortions, without a single quiet breather has landed this album with less hype than the band’s first album, which had a great first impression. Another female lead that is sure to slow down the mind. Hospitality brings “Trouble” to music collections bearing similar
sounds to Lady Lamb the Beekeeper, or Shiny Toy Guns, which released Jan. 21. Young the Giant really doesn’t need a review, but some excitement should come from their Jan. 21, new album, “Mind Over Matter.” Damien Jurado states in his album trailer, available on YouTube, that his 11th album is about a guy who disappears in a search for himself, and never returns home. For an inspiring story and some groovy soft folk, check out “Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son” - released Jan. 21. 80s style neo trashpop, Dum Dum Girls, delivered “Too True,” with its various upbeat to dark sounds on Jan. 28. Shiny Toy Guns fans that can’t have both Hospitality’s “Trouble” and Dum Dum Girls’ “Too True,” should skip “Trouble.” “Too True” is one of Dum Dum Girls’ best albums to date, and with a record label like Sub Pop backing her, it’s no surprise. Rise Records’ Of Mice & Men brought “Restoring Force” this Jan. 28. From the hardcore genre, and from a former fan- this album does really well.
Previous albums were always a miss for this writer, but ignoring the clean vocals, this one is perfect. Immediately, it was noticeable that it didn’t seem like the millionth time hearing the same song. The album had nice screams and appealed instrumentally, without sounding too doneup electronically. Bombay Bicycle Club’s “So Long, See You Tomorrow” is a great album to pick up for fans of Grizzly Bear or the likes. The almost orchestral, offbeat rhythms from playground instruments, can bring a more sanguine view to, even some of the worst ventures in life. An experimental folk band that brings the listener to an open field in the midst of trees, where everyone is gathered on stumps and playing what they want to play, yet it comes together perfectly. Fans of similar bands can already see the space-themed clay-creations used in music videos, typical to the particular style of music. Released Feb. 7. Fans of Georgia band, Band of Horses, can enjoy this live album, “Acoustic at the Ryman,” releasing Feb. 11. Christian rooted
singer/songwriter, Noah Gundersen, with his folk styles, beautiful strings, thought provoking lyrics, and clean bass, drops “Ledges” on Feb. 11. Typical female lead, SoCal rock sound, can be found in Angel Olsen’s “Burn Your Fire For No Witness” on Feb. 18. It’s good, but hasn’t quite offered anything new to the genre. ScHoolboy Q, one of the many rap artists that appeal to the indie world, gives “Oxymoron” a place in our libraries, Feb. 25. This guy, tho. Greater than.St Vincent’s self titled album is out February 25. Picture a more upbeat, broken version of any previously mentioned female vocalist. Lo-Fang’s debut, “Blue Film,” is out Feb. 25, with three songs already available for download after pre-ordering. The artist, Matthew Hemerlein, performs all that you hear in the album. Artistically brilliant, with a voice to match. A little more pop and clean, but could be of interest to anyone who enjoyed McMorrow, or James Blake.
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One of the Best Gaming Series Ever Made: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ William S. Stratmann Staff Writer The “Assassin’s Creed” franchise has been a hit in the gaming world for years. The franchise takes you through many different times and places with its open world content that makes it fun to play. In all, there are six games; the two most recent are “Black Flag” and “Liberation.” Each game is based in different time periods and locations: the Middle East, Italy and The Revolutionary War. “Black Flag” takes you back to the days of pirates such as Edward Thatch better known as Black Beard. The plots are linked so you can play one of the games without playing the
whole series in order. This makes it fun for everyone who loves to game. The graphics in every game are stunning and makes you feel like you are there as the character in the game. Black Flag took the graphics and pushed them to the limits of the technology to make it more interesting for gamers. Some of the games contain extra downloadable content to carry on the adventure. Who knows where they are going to take the “Assassin’s Creed” games in the future? They might even try doing the war of 1812 , which would be great. In the end “Assassin’s Creed” is one of the best gaming series ever made.
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Campus News Issue 5
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First Day Spring 2014 by Andrew Shelton Webmaster
Photo by Athena Whitty
Ryan Hardin and Britney Baker from Financial Aid pose for a photo.
Photo by S. Paige Allen flickr.com/photos/lewisandclarkcc
Students return for first day of spring semester classes Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.
Photo by Andrew Shelton
Former student, Alex Kesterson, stands outside Reid Cafe with accounting student Whitney Ontis.
Photo by S. Paige Allen flickr.com/photos/lewisandclarkcc
Students return for first day of spring semester classes Monday, Jan. 13, 2014.
Photo by Andrew Shelton
Two students smile for The Bridge camera in Reid Cafe.
Photo by Andrew Shelton
Associate in Fine Arts student Krissy Sands shows her dreads outside of the Reid Cafe on the first day.
First day photos are on our Facebook page, facebook.com/thelcbridge, so stop by and tag yourself, or your friends.
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Lifestyles Volume 44
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Sweet Success: Chocolate aIr by Kiersten Connolly Staff Writer
Graphic by Nicole Leith
Surviving Valentine’s Day by Athena Whitty Editor-in-Chief What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? For some, the answer is filled with plans that involve a special someone, and others feel like Katniss or Peeta in just “Hunger Games,” trying to make it through the day. Are you swimming in the single pool this year? There is no shame in just owning it. The easiest thing to do is to let the big day be discouraging if you aren’t in a relationship. It’s OK, take a deep breath, take those lemons and make some lemonade. Call the other single people in your social circle and set up a movie night at your place. Hosting duties will keep the focus on something positive instead of letting the black cloud settle over you. Plus, you get the benefit of having a good time with friends. Single or not, everyone feels better when they are being pampered. Get yourself out of the funk with a new manicure or get a new hair cut. Having someone to
spend the day with doesn’t make the stress of the day disappear. Buying the right gift or having the perfect date planned can skyrocket anxiety. The pressure to make everything magical can overshadow what it is all about. Getting the most expensive gift you can afford or making reservations at the fanciest restaurant aren’t the key to a great V Day. It is all about the thoughtfulness put into it. Are you low on funds? You can cook a meal or set up a scavenger hunt. A memory jar or box is another cost effective idea. Just take an empty mason jar or box and decorate it how ever you like. You can fill the jar up together throughout the coming year with memories the two of you jot down on paper, photos, tickets, or anything really. Next Valentine’s the two of you sit down and look over the last year. No matter what your Facebook relationship status is this year, survive the day with a smile.
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Chocolate aIr is anything but your ordinary sweet shop. Lisa Isom, the owner, has been making chocolate for more than 20 years. “Through a lot of prayer and hard work I was able to accomplish a huge dream of mine,” Lisa said. On Jan. 25, 2011 Chocolate aIr opened its doors for business and it hasn’t slowed down since. One of the busiest times of the year for this sweet shop is Valentine’s Day. Their two biggest sellers are turtles and chocolate covered strawberries especially for this holiday season. “Last year we had people lined out the door
Photo by Andrew Shelton Kiersten Connoly sits down at Chocolate Air with owner, Lisa Isom. the week of Valentine’s Day,” Lisa said. Opening the business was a huge risk for Lisa and her family, but they felt that they should pursue their dreams of owning their own shop. Through prayer, word of mouth, and Facebook, this is no longer a dream. It is their reality.
Chocolate aIr is located at 3306 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, Ill. and is open Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call them at (618) 5936649. kierstenconnolly1@gmail. com
Scholarship deadlines are fast approaching! Lewis and Clark's scholarship application process will be online beginning this year, 2014. The link is expected to be available by March 15, and applications will be due on April 30. Lewis and Clark Faculty Association scholarships - Awarded to students selected by a faculty committee. These scholarships are not affiliated with the Financial Aid Office and must be applied for separately.
Department scholarships - Many L&C departments offer their own scholarships for students studying in a particular field or program. Information about these scholarships is available in our current catalog
L&C Olin Minority Scholarship - A L&C and Olin Corporation partnership offers scholarship opportunities to students from ethnic minority groups pursuing degrees in Business, Engineering or Technology. Recipients are announced at the annual Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Banquet each spring.
Phi Theta Kappa Board of Trustees Scholarship - Lewis and Clark Community College students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Chapter at L&C can apply for this scholarship.
Lewis and Clark offer s State and National Scholarships For more informatio n, please visit http://www.lc.edu/scho larships/
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Sports Volume 44
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February 2014
Is NCAA a Synonym for Money? Dane McGuire Copy Editor For most of us, college is a stepping stone, a platform to springboard into the rest of our lives. For others, college is one step away from dollar signs. The supposed goal of further education is to get a degree in a chosen field. The National Collegiate Athletic Association has turned college into a system of farm teams for pro sports, football and basketball in particular. The film, “Schooled: The Price of College Sports” showcased the glamour of the NCAA, and its dark side. “I had no options. I wanted to play in the NFL, and the NCAA is the best farm club for the NFL”, said
Arian Foster, a Running Back for the Houston Texans. What is the real issue with the NCAA? Frank Deford, of “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” and Sports Illustrated, said it best, “You want the path to the pros? You’ve got to come play for us, and play for free. Thank you very much,” said Deford. While the NCAA may be a synonym for money, the phrase “student-athlete” is a synonym for being an indentured servant. In exchange for scholarships, athletes must declare themselves as amateurs, prohibited from payment or many other benefits. The NCAA is classified a tax exempt, nonprofit organization, an organization that amassed
$71 million in 2012 through the sale of jerseys, merchandise, video games, licensing agreements, and media contracts. At times, players had no food to eat. Foster told his coach, “ We have no food. We have no money. Either you bring us some food, or I’m going to go out and do something stupid,” he said, “and he came down and he brought like 50 tacos for four or five of us, which is an NCAA violation.” Johnathan Franklin, a running back for the University of California, Los Angeles has a scholarship of $28,000. UCLA costs $31,500 per year. However, coaches like Nick Saban can eat to their heart’s content thanks to $7 million. “It was total bulls***,
but you don’t say anything because if you say anything then you’re stepping out of line which will hurt your chances of getting to that next level,” said Foster. “It’s a brilliantly devised, evil scheme to keep kids quiet.” Foster is talking about that previously stated student-athlete scheme that says players are doing it for the love of the game, as an extracurricular activity. Amateurism is supposed to mean playing for the love of the game, with friends, with no one watching. When did amateurism become, “I’ll play and get nothing. even though my name is on those jerseys, it’s me in that video game, I’m the one on ESPN, but someone else can have what I deserve?”
College basketball analyst Jay Bilas said, “The star English student isn’t told, If you write a book you will lose your scholarship.” An education is great, a free one is even better, but in this case it is not enough. The NCAA is massive and has a lot of bills to pay, but there is more that can be done to compensate those doing the real work that goes into games. The glass has shattered around the perfect image of the NCAA. The facade is over, if you peek behind the curtain, you will see that the men and women that play under this organization are athletes first and students second.
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Talk to the Bridge: Super Bowl Predictions The Bridge polled a number of students prior to the Super Bowl to see who had the best chance of winning. See which students ended up making the right call.
Tim Samuels
Automotive Technology “Broncos, but I’m a Colts fan.”
Miranda Baalman Jason Langreder
Radio Broadcasting “Seattle. Defense wins championships.”
Teaching “Broncos, They’re my childhood team.”
Actual Score: Seattle Seahawks 43 Denver Broncos 8
Ryan Magg
Chemical Engineering “Broncos. I hate Seattle.”
Cole Bugger
Nursing “Seahawks. They might be cocky, but they are better fundamentally.”