For the Students, by the Students November 2014 Volume 45 Issue 3
Lewis and Clark Hosts Health and Wellness Fair Zach Shaw Copy Editor The Wellness Fair, held on Oct. 8 and 9 in the Lewis and Clark Community College Commons, was an event for the public and students to better understand the value of good health. Healthcare is a necessity to living a hearty and able-bodied lifestyle, but it is often neglected. Health awareness is promoted in many forms and ways to educated the population on the importance of their well-being. “Many students are unaware of the many programs offered, and the Wellness Committee believes this is a wonderful way to showcase all the services,” Donna Meyer, L&C Dean of Health Sciences, said. The fair ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both days, and was a popular pitstop for students commuting between class periods. Many different booths, displays, and informational tables were scattered throughout the room for students and outside people to view. Of the available activities present at the Wellness Fair, depression and substance abuse screenings headlined the event. After completing a questionnaire, students were able to talk with campus counselors about their responses and possible problems they are currently dealing with. Other booths featured a variety of topics including: essential oil demonstrations, chair massages, blood pressure screening, flu shots, organ donation registration, and an oral cancer screening. Reading material on all types of health issues from suicide to poison intake were available. One display at the Wellness Fair dealt with how posture affects almost all students, especially when wearing a backpack. “We want to prevent injury. If you’re carrying a really heavy backpack, more than 10 percent your body weight your odds of injuring yourself are higher,” Kathy Thornsberry, an L&C medical professional on staff, said. Some students who wear backpacks may not be aware of the consequences caused with how they are worn. “Your posture is indicative of your ability to move and breathe properly,” Thornsberry said. Overwhelming positivity seemed to be the response from the student body who filled in during the week. “I found all the stations very informational and interactive. It was something fun to go check out with my friends between classes,” L&C freshman, Sarah Clayton, said. Renee Bauer and Kayla Hansen are the L&C counselors available to students’ needs. Free appointments can be set up with both, Bauer at: (618) 468-4121, and Hansen at: (618) 468-4211. For more information about the Wellness Fair, health questions, or L&C services, contact Donna Meyer at dmeyer@lc.edu, or Sheila Emerick at semerick@lc.edu. zshaw@lc.edu
Photo by Julia Johnson Nursing student Ashley Muscarella gives fellow nursing student, Diane Lahey her flu shot.
Photo by Julia Johnson L&C student Shadawanda Smith receives energetic healing from Laura Fowler at the Healing Touch station.
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Tips For Having a Successful Spring 2015 Registration Julia Johnson Business Manager Nov. 3 marked the start of online-only registration for Spring 2015 and open registration began Nov. 10. Making the right choices for classes is important when building towards a degree, because a mistake can set you back an entire school-year. Being unprepared or registering late could result in missing out on the one required class left for the degree. Remember, the early bird gets the worm! However, there are ways to avoid these registration mistakes. It’s essential to make a plan. Every degree at Lewis and Clark has required and elective courses that must be taken to complete the degree. “You can find your program
evaluation on Blazernet, [that shows] which classes you have taken and still need, as well as track your estimated semester of graduation,” Jess Trask, an Academic Adviser at L&C said. “The earlier [you] can register for classes, the better available selection of class times and days. January is a hectic month for enrollment, [it’s better to] register before [the semester] break,” Cathy Laramee, also Academic Adviser at L&C said. Early registration is important because there are many courses that students must take for their degrees or transfer schools, that can fill up quickly.
“If you plan to transfer, there are guides from these schools with specific general education classes that the four year institution prefers,” Trask said. Some students become rigid
enrollment. A flexible schedule is beneficial, and overloading a schedule can be detrimental. Choose your classes carefully, and consider how much work the class will be and try to strike a balance between difficult and less strenuous classes. This will help prevent getting overwhelmed. Managing time for schedules is also a must for students. Remember to keep schedules open for lunch, sleep schedules, and allowing travel time to get to and from campus. Choosing the right instructor can also be an asset to a successful and enjoyable
“You can find your program evaluation on Blazernet, [that shows] which classes you have taken and still need, as well as track your estimated semester of graduation,” -Jess Trask, Academic Adviser with their semester plans, but it is better to be flexible. Often, a class may not be offered during a specific semester, may occur at the same time as another class, or is cancelled due to poor
semester. Many classes have multiple instructors teaching them each semester. Ask classmates about instructors and their teaching and grading style before registering for their class. Most importantly, students should stay organized. Keep semester outlines, lists of classes, and other relevant registration paperwork together. These tips don’t guarantee a frustration-free registration process, but they will certainly make things a bit easier for everyone. L&C’s 2014-2015 catalog can be found at http://catalog. lc.edu/ and the classes being offered for spring 2015 can be found on Blazernet or through your L&C Portal. juejohnson@lc.edu
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L&C Participates in The Great Shakeout
Cartoon by Eric Welch
Photo by Julia Johnson Jessica Forys-Cameron’s Design 1 class hides under a work table during The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill, one of the largest drills in the country.
Bits and Bytes of Advice with Athena
Athena Whitty Editor in Chief
Dear Athena, I need to go on a diet because I eat very unhealthy food all of the time, but the reason I do this is because I don't make enough money to afford healthier food. I am always coming across $5 deals that involve some unhealthy food and drinks. Do you know of any way I can eat healthy and manage my money as well? Sincerely, Distressed and Hungry Student Dear Distressed and Hungry Student, Eating healthy is definitely a challenge, especially when eating unhealthy is so cheap and easy. Planning
is a crucial tool when it comes to eating better and cheaper. Investing in containers to carry meals and snacks with you, either to work or school, is a must for saving money and combating those $5 blues. Initial costs of buying tupperware and lunch bags may seem expensive at first but in the long run they pay for themselves. When making dinners at home you could add an extra serving portion to have the next day to take for lunch. A large batch of rice or quinoa can be cooked for a week worth of meals in advance, and added as a side when taking meals with you. Whitty Crockpot recipes are very affordable and require minimal effort to prepare and cook. Another
perk of a crockpot meal is that it makes larger batches (depending on the size of your crockpot) and can easily provide several days worth of lunches or dinners. Smartphones now have apps available that make thrifty shopping a breeze.The Out of Milk app, allows users to search for deals in their area and compile a shopping list of sale items. Out of Milk also provides a section for you to list spices and herbs you have at home, therefore, you are not buying excess items. A little research online for sites similar to thegreatist. com can provide you with healthy, affordable recipes. The portable high-protein snack section is another option available on thegreatist.com to fill you up, without breaking the bank. Visit http://bit.ly/J7ITsf to get snacks high in protein or affordable meal alternatives. athenawhitty@yahoo.com
Contact The Bridge 2014-2015 Staff Athena Whitty, Editor in Chief, athenawhitty@yahoo.com Darick Earney, Associate Editor, dearney@lc.edu Hannah Auston, Layout Editor, hannahauston@gmail.com Dane McGuire, Copy Editor, ndmcguire@lc.edu Zachary Shaw, Copy Editor, zshaw@lc.edu Julia Johnson, Business Manager, juejohnson@lc.edu
Johan Bester, Webmaster, johan.bester@yahoo.com Eric Welch, Cartoonist, etwelch@lc.edu Maxine Camero, Cartoonist, mcamero@lc.edu Sevan Panapinto, Graphic Designer, spanapin@lc.edu Kelly Rulison, Writer, krulison@lc.edu
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Supreme Court Decided to Not Decide on Gay Marriage Morgan Cates Staff Writer On Oct. 6, the Supreme Court refused to make an official ruling on five state’s appeals to deny gay and lesbian couples the right to marriage. This means that, technically, because it was not ruled one way or the other, the states denying this right are losing their legal grounds. Due to the fact that no official ruling was made on the subject, bans are assumed to be unconstitutional. This shows great promise for total marriage equality in the United States. This is an absolutely fantastic happening, that can potentially alter the nation. As a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, I couldn’t be more excited.
Finally, progress is being made to allow gay couples the right to an actual marriage, rather than a civil union-which does not have the same benefits as a marriage, nor does it carry the same weight in legal proceedings, though they are joined by law. Illinois is one among 32 states that have legalized gay marriage. Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriage in 2004, Cates and by 2008 had the nation’s lowest divorce rate. Allowing gay couples to be joined in marriage, with the same benefits as straight couples, would provide more adoption opportunities for children
Journalism is Becoming Dangerous Zach Shaw Copy Editor With the recent beheadings of American journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff by the terrorist organization, Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the dangers of journalism as a field have come into the spotlight. Paige Allen, Lewis and Clark Community College Media Specialist, knows that the recent killings of journalists overseas is not something new to Shaw the profession. “To say journalism is evolving into a more dangerous field is to disregard every journalist who has put his/her personal safety or life on the line throughout time. Journalism always has and always will be a dangerous field for reporters brave enough to venture to the scene of the crime, natural disaster, or war,” Allen said. Journalists losing their lives is more common than the public hears about, and the media chooses to publicize. A breakdown of journalist fatalities by year from CNN, starting from 1992 to 2014, records a confirmed 1,074 deaths. Through three fourths of this year, 34 journalists have lost their lives. In 2013
a total of 70 men and women died while serving their job duties. “I'm not sure what, if anything, can be done to protect journalists who are doing their jobs while in harm's way. Even journalists who are ‘embedded’ with the military during wartime can't truly be protected in such hostile situations,” Allen said. “It is just the risk the journalist takes. The risk to get and tell the world the story that needs to be told.” More world events will take place that need to be reported, journalists will be called to the occasion. Death in the journalism field is something that will always be there, as it has been in the past. “I think that no matter the type or amount of violence perpetuated against journalists, there always will be people like those journalists recently killed in the line of duty— people like James Foley, Steven Sotloff and so many others—who will feel compelled to put their lives at risk for others, for the greater good of mankind and with the hope of making a positive impact and change in the world,” Allen said. To get a better understanding of who ISIS is and what type of threat they currently are to journalists over in the Middle East go to http://cnn.it/10jGQdh. zshaw@lc.edu
in need of a loving home. “They [the Supreme Court] have never given the subject the correct attention that it deserves. One day, sooner rather than later, it will be legal--federally or state-by-state. I’m just happy Illinois has decided to allow same sex-marriage,” Jennifer Hand, Culinary Art major, said. Hand recently became engaged to her same-sex partner, Sarah Hodge. Because of the progress the U.S. is making, this lovely couple can now be legally joined together as a married couple. While prejudice towards the LGBT community and homophobia still exists, gay marriage is becoming more widely accepted. I can say with confidence that, we, as a nation, are on the right track. mocates@lc.edu
Photo provided by Jennifer Hand Sarah Hodge showing off her engagement ring with her new fiance, Jennifer Hand.
Pixels Are a Better Storytelling Medium Eric Welch Staff Writer
Technology is rapidly evolving around us, and has changed the way we live our lives. Social media has changed communication, online shopping has changed the market, and now video games have changed the way we experience storytelling. When a book is read, before the cover is even open, the events have all been decided and the reader has no say in the process. This makes the story feel more passive and the reader is merely an observer. “I would slightly Welch disagree, because there are so many great books and I don't know if they could be replicated by a video game, but I agree that they represent a legitimate form of storytelling,” Associate English Professor, Francis Corby, said. One example of this immersive storytelling technique is the murder mystery game “Heavy Rain” available on the Playstation 3. A unique feature of the game is that the player makes all the key decisions in the story. At that point it is no longer just a story, it’s the player’s story. Choices made in the game impact the narrative and the player decides what happens next. This connects the player to the story and forces them to think critically about what's actually going on.
Another quality of “Heavy Rain” that adds to the story, is that there are no retries. If an incorrect choice or mistake is made, a character can actually die, and the game’s storyline continues as a result of the players’ choices. When a character dies in the game, it forces the player to accept the consequences of their actions. When characters die in a novel, it is simply something that the author decided. In the crime drama, “L.A. Noire”, you play detective Cole Phelps, as the core gameplay is the interrogation scenes with the apprehended suspects. The player must become a human lie detector and decide if the suspect is telling the truth based on the evidence collected, body language, and facial cues. In a traditional detective novel, the reader must follow the characters’ thought process, but in “L.A. Noire” the player must rely on their own logic and instincts to find the truth. No other game quite contains the idea of choice as a theme than the “Mass Effect” series. The player can make any choice they want and the game won't give a leg up either direction. Other titles that have a non-linear storytelling elements are “Indigo Prophecy”, the “Bioshock” series, “Catherine”, the “Fable” series. Video games have come along way from “Mario Bros” and have become an art form that give players the ability to change the way they think. For more on this subject, visit thelcbridge.com for the full version of this article. etwelch@lc.edu
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How to Survive Black Friday Kelly Rulison Staff Writer November is here and sales are exploding. Christmas shopping has ensued, and Black Friday is near. This day is a hectic time for workers and customers alike. There are several ways to make this shopping rush a safe one. In 2013, the medicaldaily website wrote a Black Friday article that stated “up to 140 million people, almost 45 percent of the country’s total population planned to, or said that they would shop over the weekend” which means there is a lot of competition. When picking stores to visit, choose stores that are well organized. Walmart and KMart have lines made to separate the crowd into small groups as much as possible. This is done to prevent pushing or trampling as much as possible. Stores will scatter the items on sale around the store to prevent huge crowds in a particularly area. According to the website, blackfridaydeathcount, in the past eight years there have been seven deaths and ninety serious injuries that have occurred in relation to Black Friday events. It is best to go Black Friday shopping with at least one other person. This provides support, as well as safety. There are a lot of criminals out on Black Friday, so go with several friends and family. “There's less chance of something going wrong if you have someone watching your back,” according to Pocket-Lint’s website. Black Friday shopping lines can be difficult, so do research to know what the best deals are before going to the store. This will help make the trip as short as possible. “Don't hesitate to head to the checkout because you are choosing between items. Take them both with you and make your decision later - those few extra minutes could be the difference between a short and a long line,” according to BlackFriday.com. Photo from forcechange.com In preparation, dress according to the weather; bring Shoppers wait patiently in line with their Black Friday sales. sweaters, scarves, and hats in case of long lines outside, warm drinks and snacks as well can be beneficial. “My recommendation for surviving the shopping marathon on Black Friday is to plan ahead. Try not to skip a meal. Instead, make the experience more positive by finding a nice place to sit and enjoy some good food…,” Lewis and Clark Biology Professor, Dennis Delfert, said. “If a meal is not an option, then avoid the sugar high from snacks like licorice or Skittles, and go for the more satiating (and nutritious) granola bar or Payday.” For more tips on surviving Black Friday go to http://bit.ly/1Cl19me. krulison@lc.edu Customers running into the store as security gate opens.
Graphic by Maxine Camero
Photo from blog.independent.co.uk Black Friday shoppers hunting for sales.
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What are your thoughts on Black Friday? by Morgan Cates Photographer
“It’s kind of hyped up more than it should be, though I’ve never participated.”
“A shopping holiday that exists? Its pretty cool, but chaotic.”
“It’s the largest rip-off in the world. I’ve had both good and bad experiences.”
-Bridget Watson, Brighton, Speech Pathology major
-David Booth, Jerseyville, Web Design major
-Donna Ragsdale, South Roxana, Business major
“It’s a dangerous way to get good deals.”
“It’s okay, you get good deals. It’s a good experience-except when it starts on Thursday because it takes away from Thanksgiving and family.”
“It’s crazy, especially when you’re working fast food!”
-Josh Jorden, Brighton, Civil Engineering major
-Lauren Turner, Jerseyville, Paralegal major
-Rachel Webb, East Alton, General Studies major
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11 New DC Movie Titles Kelly Rulison Staff Writer Following the success of director Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel”, Warner Brothers has officially announced 11 new titles in hopes to build a DC cinematic universe. “I think Warner Brothers felt they had to announce their long-term plans the way they did, because of Marvel's recent dominance of the superhero genre when it comes to film. DC had to show they had just as much in the pipeline and were thinking of the big picture, to prove they could keep up with Marvel,” said Lewis and Clark, English Professor, Steve Higgins, “and the fact that Marvel followed up by doing a similar announcement not too much later shows DC was right to make that move. In a way, DC forced Marvel to similarly show their hand.” The first of these movies will be “Man of Steel’s” sequel, “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice”, which is scheduled to open in theatres May 6, 2016. It will feature Ben Affleck as Batman, and Henry Cavill returning as Superman. Along with many other DC characters such as Wonder Woman,
Aquaman, and Cyborg. The next film will be “Justice League Part One and Two”. This is about assembling Earth’s greatest heroes to combat a threat beyond each member's capabilities. Currently, “Justice League Part One” is scheduled for 2017 release. Besides “Justice League”, and “Batman vs. Superman”, the list, according to usatoday.com, also includes “Metal Men” and “Fables”, “100 Bullets” and “Shazam”. Recently, DC announced more stand alone movies to be made for the superheroes. Wonder Woman’s standalone comes out in 2017. Other heroes with few movies of their own are getting updates. Aquaman’s movie will be released in 2018 and Cyborg’s movie will be here in 2020. Along with all the coming films, Warner Bros. announced that they were doing three Lego superhero movies. Many fans are excited to see what the upcoming movies will be like and what superheroes they will cover. Visit http://usat.ly/TEOef6 for more information on these upcoming titles. krulison@lc.edu
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Sitting Down with The Setback Dane McGuire Copy Editor With a self-described sound similar to Paramore and Fall Out Boy, The Setback from Edwardsville, Ill. arrived on the local music scene in 2012. “Originally, we had been a band for awhile before that. We went by a different name, a different lead singer, and Melissa [Lead Vocalist, Melissa Neumann] just did backups and guitar, but then we kind of decided that we wanted to change what we were doing and become our own thing,” Bassist, Christian Shank said. The Pop-Punk quartet composed of Neumann, Shank, Guitarist, Alex Peterson, and Drummer, Jack Greive draws heavily from relationships and coming-of-age issues, with their name representing personal setbacks. Since their first, eight-track release, “Shoulda’ Stayed in Sports” in 2013, the band have gained over 1,300 total fans across social media sites. The Setback have since released a fourtrack Extended Play or EP, “Stars Don’t Talk”. Their single “Breaking Point” currently airs on 89.9 WLCA. In addition, the foursome have also recorded a music video for the EP’s first single, “Knock The Lights Out”.
“I think it was a really cool experience because we’re just kind of like air-playing because the monitors are projecting the sound, it was really cool,” Neumann said. In just two years, the band went from recording in an apartment, to professional production, and plan to pursue music in the future, but some have alternative plans. Peterson is a student at Lewis and Clark Community College studying architecture. Shank is also studying architecture while Neumann is pursuing Clinical Psychology at other colleges. The band played a show at 300 State St. on Oct. 24. The Setback continues to play locally, while each member dreams of their own “we made it” venue. England’s Wembley Stadium is Peterson’s choice, while Neumann wants to stay closer to home and fill The Pageant in St. Louis. “We’re very glad that people enjoy the music we make because, I don’t know about you guys [Neumann and Peterson], but when I make music, I make music for myself, what I want to listen to, and the fact that other people can hear that and say ‘wow these noise vibrations are really cool’, I really dig that,” Shank said. Visit http://bit.ly/10FVgEK for updates and new releases, photos, or more information. ndmcguire@lc.edu
Harry Potter Spinoff Coming to the Big Screen in November 2016 Maxine Camero Guest Contributor On Nov. 8, 2016, J.K. Rowling's book, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, will be transformed into a movie trilogy, allowing Potterheads, and fantasy fans alike to take a trip back to the magical world of Harry Potter. The story will revolve around the character Newt Scamander, who is the fictional author of the textbook: “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”. The textbook is similar to a catalogue in that it goes through describing and detailing all the magical animals and creatures that Scamander discovers on his travels across the globe. The films were first announced to the public Sept.
12, 2013 by Warner Bros. the same production company that produced all eight Harry Potter films. Harry Potter’s author, J.K. Rowling, made a tweet on the Oct. 6, saying: “Cry, foe! Run amok! Fa awry! My want won’t tolerate this nonsense.” This tweet on her official Twitter page was found out to be a puzzle. The solution was: “Newt Scamander only meant to stay in New York for a few hours.” The riddle was solved by avid Harry Potter blogger, Emily Strong, on twitter. The answer was the first part that summarizes the film trilogy. “I’m interested to see what Rowling is going to do with this next movie, considering her success with the other books and movies,” undecided major,
Thomas Fox, said. coming home for the fans,” book, the movie, and magical The movie will build off and Graphic and Web Design major, beasts and creatures. give a backstory to the textbook Jared Claunch said. written by Scamander. The film Visit http://bit.ly/1urZOLp mcamero@lc.edu is set to follow Scamander’s for more information on the adventures in New York with other witches and wizards who must live secretly within the muggle dominated world. Memorable creatures from the Harry Potter universe will be returning, such as Hippogriffs, winged creatures with the head of an eagle. All across the world, fans welcome news of another film being released in the future. The movie might be two years away, but this is the perfect chance for Potterheads alike to get back into the Harry Potter spirit. “I think Harry Potter fans will Photo from zap2it.com rejoice. I would imagine seeing Side-by-side photo of author, J.K. Rowling and "Fantastic Beasts and the world again would feel like Where to Find Them".
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Thanksgiving Day Traditions Have Their Origins
Darick T. Earney Associate Editor
Thanksgiving is a holiday where in families come together once a year to give thanks to one another, eat turkey, and break wishbones. However, some families may not know where these traditions have come from. In 1661, English Puritans, also called Pilgrims, settled into what is now known as Mass. as a new opportunity to harvest crops. The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims grow their crops, and as a way of giving thanks, shared in a feast. Since then, it’s become part of the Thanksgiving tradition to share meals with family, friends,
and loved ones as a way of saying thanks for the favors for one another. Learning the reasons behind customs gives people a better understanding of one another, as well as themselves. “I believe that our younger generation should be taught the actual history of events that led to the birth of the holiday itself,” Lewis and Clark Enrollment Assistant, Ashlei Wolff, said. Turkey is a popularly known food American families eat on Thanksgiving, but what some forget is that Pilgrims themselves didn’t eat turkey earlier on. According to the website, todayifoundout, the first recorded Thanksgiving feast
consisted of corn, deer, and several types of fish. Although, historians have reported that Pilgrims ate roast goose at the time. Coolquiz’s website explains how Queen Elizabeth I was a huge fan of roast goose. The English would eat goose in her honor, but after Pilgrims came to America, turkey later became a substitute. Thus, why it is now part of the tradition to eat turkey. Turkey isn’t only celebrated as a holiday favorite entree, but also as a symbol of good fortune. During the first Thanksgiving, Pilgrims introduced the Indians to the old English tradition of breaking the turkey's collarbone for good luck.
Originally, the English performed this act on chickens, who picked up the tradition from an old Italian community called the Etruscans. The Etruscans believed that chickens were capable of predicting the future based upon the type of grain they ate, and therefore used the collarbones to make wishes. How this tradition works is that one person holds one end of the collarbone, while someone else holds the other, then they pull until the bone breaks into two pieces. Whoever has the bigger half of the collarbone is given a chance to make a wish. Pilgrims altered this tradition from chickens to turkeys once they arrived in America,
believing that the turkeys would serve as a good replacement, and it’s remained the same way since. “The modern-day traditions and practices of Thanksgiving have moved so far from their origins, and been commercialized enough, that the history of the celebration has become more of a fun story than knowledge that would be necessary for the enjoyment of the holiday,” Ashley Richardson, Education major, said. Visit http://bit.ly/1zS5yB0 for more information on Thanksgiving Day traditions and their origins. dearney@lc.edu
Jacoby Arts Center Gets Jazzy During "A Night Out" Morgan Cates Staff Writer On Oct. 23, the Jacoby Arts Center hosted “A Night Out,” featuring multiple musical artists, refreshments, fine art, and even a Halloween costume contest. The evening started around 7 p.m., sponsored by Alton Refrigeration and Home Furnishings, as well as Lewis and Clark Community College’s Music Department. “Loving every minute of it, very happy to see such a huge and appreciative audience, and that they’re supporting local musicians, musical arts, and businesses,” Peter Hussey, a performer and L&C music professor said. One performance of the night was a young man who began his act with a story about teaching his elderly grandmother how to use iTunes. His act also included a medley of different music, in which he played only four chords on piano as he sang each part. Roughly, 40 people watched as he played a variety of different songs that kept the audience’s
attention. The music covered a broad spectrum from Taylor Swift to Imagine Dragons. “It’s really interesting, lots of talent and different styles of music,” costume contest participant, Rachel Michael, said. While she did not place in the top three of the contest, her costume, “The Walking Miley,” (a zombie-like version of the pop star, Miley Cyrus) was still well received and appreciated by the crowd. The winning costumes were: Captain Jack Sparrow, a cyborg, and Batman. First prize was awarded $50. Second and third place contestants won prizes of $30 and $20. Each participant handmade their own costume, with mannerisms to match and entertain the crowd. “A Night Out”, which attracted a large number of musicians and artists ranging in age, showcased many local talents and various styles in the Alton area. For more up and coming events visit jacobyartscenter.org. mocates@lc.edu
Photo by Morgan Cates A jazz group performs for the people gathered at Jacoby Arts Center.
Photo by Morgan Cates The night continues with an upbeat jazz piece that the audience enjoyed.
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New York City Celebrates National Book Award Zach Shaw Copy Editor New York City will be the site for another spotlight on Nov. 19, however, in the limelight will not be singers or actors, but books. The National Book Award Winners will be announced that fall evening. The categories of for best in: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature will be awarded. “Books beg to be talked and thought about, and if people start a dialogue about the motivations of a particular character or why a story is set here rather than there, they are engaging their minds in a very profound way,” Student Success Specialist, Ashley Luster said. Popular picks of this years finalists include “Lila”, by Marilynne Robinson, and “All the Light We Cannot See”, by Anthony Doerr. Both fiction titles are in the top 10 of The New York Times Best Seller List, as of Oct. 21.
“I haven’t read any of this year’s (Young People’s Literature), by Cynthia nominees, but I’m interested in a few of Kadohata. them… Reading is important because “I do think that the National Book not only is it a vital part of life, but it gives “Books beg to be talked and thought the mind a break and allows the reader to about, and if people start a dialogue put their self into a about the motivations of a particular different world… Everyone needs the character or why a story is set here escape that books rather than there, they are engaging offer,” Psychology their minds in a very profound way,” major, and avid reader, Shannon Katich, said. -Ashley Luster, Student Success Specialist Each category contains five nominees, and five runner-ups. Last years winners included: Award deserves people’s attentions. “The Good Lord Bird” (Fiction), by These are authors who may not James McBride, “The Unwinding: An necessarily be popular or even known Inner History of the New America” by many readers, myself included, and (Non-Fiction), by George Packer, the Book Award gives these authors a “Incarnadine” (Poetry), by Mary chance to have their names and works Szybist, and “The Thing About Luck” recognized by more people,” Luster said.
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In addition to the category winners, two lifetime achievement award recipients are honored on the same night by the National Book Foundation (NBF). The two different achievements are, the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (MDCAL), and the Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community (LAOSALC). Ursula K. Le Guin is the 2014 winner of the MDCAL award, and also will receive $10,000. In it’s 10th year of existence, this year’s LAOSALC winner is Kyle Zimmer, who has displayed “a lifetime of achievement in expanding the audience for literature,” which is the definition for the award recipient by the NBF. To find more information about this year’s and previous National Book Award Finalists, and Lifetime Achievement Winners visit, nationalbook.org.
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you,” the late writer, Maya Angelou, said. The Peppermint Rooster Review, Lewis and Clark Community College's literary magazine, is calling for submissions for the 2014-2015 edition. The Peppermint Rooster Review, a newer product of L&C, is a collection of current and former student’s works. The literary magazine, accepts a wide range of writings, including: poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. All submissions need to be saved as a Microsoft Word document, then may be emailed to litmaglc@lc.edu prior to Feb. 1, 2015. Peppermint Rooster is not only looking for writers, but also artists and graphic designers.
The magazine is in search of possible student produced covers to grace this coming year's issue. The cover must be a high resolution picture, (300 ppi), and meet the dimensions of 8.5x5.5 inches.
The deadline for cover art is Feb. 27, 2015, and should be emailed to Louise Jett at ljett@lc.edu. For any questions regarding The Peppermint Rooster Review, Jett can be reached at (618) 468-3220.
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Press Release Lewis and Clark Community College kicked off the renovation of the historic Lincoln School at 1220 N. Main St. in Edwardsville to create the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Thursday, Oct. 16 with a groundbreaking ceremony. Mannie Jackson, L&C President Dale Chapman, Edwardsville School District Superintendent Ed Hightower, elected officials and local dignitaries officially “turned the dirt” to mark the start of the expected 12 month long renovation project. Jackson, an Edwardsville native who became an entrepreneur and influential African American business leader, announced the creation of the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities and initially pledged $200,000 toward a program endowment in April 2012. Since his announcement, the college is approaching nearly $2 million raised to date for the Center’s endowment. Lincoln School will be repurposed as
the headquarters of these humanities outreach initiatives that will bring together diverse audiences and programming through lectures, readings, dialogues, public service opportunities and humanities programs. The Center will aim to create a global nation of neighbors by supporting cultural differences, encouraging exchanges and fostering a better understanding of the modern world. “I have faced many societal challenges during my life. The formation of the endowment and center will result in programs that give people a better understanding of societal differences and how we should embrace those differences. Without that understanding, people throughout the world will continue to have conflicts with other cultures,” Jackson said. In July of 2011, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced Lewis and Clark as one of the first two-year colleges to receive its grants. These competitive grants aim to help raise endowments to strengthen
humanities programs at community colleges, encourage the development of model humanities programs and curricula, and broaden the base of financial support for humanities on two-year college campuses. The $250,000 challenge grant required Lewis and Clark to raise a $500,000 match, which was surpassed early with the support of Jackson and numerous donors throughout the community. “I’m honored to have been a part of this project from the start, and am looking forward to the impact this center and its thoughtful programming and activities will have not only on the Edwardsville community, but this ever-changing world,” Edwardsville School District Superintendent and L&C Board Member Ed Hightower said. In addition to a personal gift of $200,000, Jackson also donated the Photo from L&C Flickr former Lincoln School to the college Mannie Jackson prepares to break the first bit of to serve as the programming center soil at the N.O. Nelson Campus. for this endeavor.
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