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CCM student leaders work to restore Philippines

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CCM student leaders sell bracelets to help benefit the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan. BY KELBY CLARK Features Editor

The efforts and charitable spirit of several student organizations at County College of Morris are hard at work raising money to aid victims of Typhoon Haiyan, the storm that killed more than 6,000 people and displaced approximately 4 million in early November 2013, according to The Associated Press and The Weather Channel. Renata Mauriz, 21, Vice President of service for CCM’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter and an international studies major at CCM, initiated the relief effort two days after the typhoon made landfall. Mauriz, convinced many of the student organizations to become involved. “Even though this wasn’t local, I still think it’s important for all of us as citizens of a global society to help each other in times of tremendous need,” Mauriz said. “Individuals from six different student clubs came together… to extend support and solidarity to the people and communities of the devastated areas of the Philippines. There’s something really beautiful about students unaffected by this issue, acknowledging other people’s struggles and taking action to help in every way they can.”

Various student organizations, including Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, New Social Engine, Asian Students Association, Volunteer Club and Psychology Club are actively involved in the cause, and as of January, the group has raised more than $860, mostly through campus bake sales in 2013. Dr. Bette Simmons, the Vice President of Student Development & Enrollment Management at CCM, is delighted that the students have taken the initiative to aid victims of the typhoon and is proud of their efforts thus far. “As always, I was so proud of our student organizations when I heard that they were collaborating on the organization of a relief effort,” Simmons said. “This relief effort is an excellent way for those organizers to acknowledge the victims of the typhoon, be able to articulate with others about the devastation of this event and make a difference in the lives of victims.” Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda to the people of the Philippines, was rated as one of the most powerful storms to hit land anywhere in the world by meteorologists, according to CNN. In addition to the loss of hu-

man life and displacement of people, the typhoon left the homes of more than 16 million people flattened or damaged, according to The Associated Press. It also devastated the country’s farming and fishing communities with its mass destruction of crops and fishing boats, according to The Wall Street Journal. In an effort to increase their overall donation, the students are selling customized wristbands with a message in Filipino, “Bumangon ka Pilipinas,” which translates to “Rise up Philippines.” The students intend to sell the wristbands outside of local supermarkets to raise more awareness and more donations in February. Aaron Del Mundo, Vice President of fellowship for CCM’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, hopes that the wristbands will inspire people to donate to the cause. “They [the wristbands] are better than normal bracelets because they sport the colors of the Filipino flag and a phrase that’s in the native tongue of the Filipinos,” Del Mundo said. “It’s more personal. Hopefully, that will resonate with people and increase support for the cause.” The money that the group raises will be donated to the National Alliance for Filipino Concerns in February. NAFCON is

a national multi-issue alliance of Filipino organizations and individuals in the United States whose mission is to protect the rights and welfare of Filipinos, and its members have a presence in more than 23 cities in the United States, according to the organization’s website. Although, the country received more supplies and money than the United Nations initially thought was needed for immediate emergency shelter — more than $270 million in foreign aid in November 2013 — many of the U.N.’s recovery projects in the Philippines are not adequately funded to help with the country’s long-term recovery, according to

The Christian Science Monitor and The Times-Picayune, a New Orleans newspaper. The group is confident that the money they raise will be funneled to the right institutions and used to help those in desperate need. “NAFCON is an amazing organization,” said Emily Van Hook, a business administration major and active participant in the relief effort. “All the money sent to them [NAFCON] will go directly to the victims of the typhoon. My hope is that enough money will be raised to help every single victim of this horrible event.”

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Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr reunite at Grammys BY MELISSA DELLACATO Editor in Chief

On Feb. 9, 1964, The Beatles made their debut performance on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” marking the beginning of a musical career that would impact generations to come. Though it has been half a century since that performance, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr have since become household names. Time and tragedy has led to the unfortunate loss of two of the four Beatles, but McCartney and Starr remain a part of the music community. At the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, The Beatles made music history -- again. McCartney and Starr made a surprise performance of “Queenie Eye,” one of McCartney’s latest songs, together in front of a live audience at the Grammys Jan. 26. McCartney played on a multicolored piano reminiscent of the psychedelic era as Starr played the drums. The former Beatles received a standing ovation as they bowed, hand in hand. “The Beatles are one of music’s most iconic groups, who won their first two Grammys... the same year they took America by storm,” said Neil Portnow, President/ CEO of The Recording Academy to CBS. The Beatles won the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award. According to the Grammy website, this award is for “performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic signifi-

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American television host Ed Sullivan, smiles while standing with British rock group the Beatles on the set of his television variety series, New York, February 9, 1964. Left to right: Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Sullivan, John Lennon, Paul McCartney.

cance to the field of recording.” “They were an influence to rock ‘n’ roll,” said Nico Morisco, a 23-year-old liberal arts major at County College of Morris. “They set new standards… [and] used a lot of different instruments.” Morisco said his favorite Beatle is John Lennon, citing the song “Imagine” to show that Lennon saw music as an “inspiration.” “He took it to another level of creativity,” he said.

County College of Morris partners with Rutgers-Newark BY KAITLYN ALEGRIA Managing Editor

Students at County College of Morris will be able to earn a Rutgers University bachelor’s degree on campus for the fall semester in 2014. The partnership will allow students to earn a bachelor’s degree for majors including psychology, journalism, criminal justice, graphic design and public/ non-public administration, according to CCM’s website. “We at County College of Morris are delighted to enter into this partnership with Rutgers,” President of CCM, Dr. Edward J. Yaw said in a press release. “The agreement will allow us to serve Morris County and northern New Jersey in an even greater capacity. We are happy to give the region’s residents the ability to receive Rutgers baccalaureate degrees at CCM in the five initial areas.” More majors will be added to the list in the future, according to Yaw. The agreement can help students who work full-time jobs fulfill their education with easier access. “Rutgers is pleased to be working with Dr. Edward Yaw and the administration of County College of Morris to enable their graduates and others in the surrounding region to attain their higher education goals,” said Richard Edwards, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rutgers. “Rutgers off campus programs at CCM will give students more

flexibility to balance family and work obligations while studying closer to home.” The participants in the program can take courses at other Rutgers University locations, and there will be student advisement by Rutgers staff at CCM. The tuition rates for the program are the same as Rutgers rates for completing a bachelor’s degree of arts or science, according to CCM’s website. Rutgers also has agreements with Atlantic Cape Community College, Brookdale Community College, Mercer County Community College and Raritan Valley Community College. At CCM, students already seem receptive of the new agreement. Education major Brittany Dezao said the agreement will help students stay in an atmosphere that they are already comfortable in and will benefit those who do not want to go away to college. “This is really cool. I plan on being a teacher in the future and it would be better for me to be able to get a bachelor’s degree [at CCM],“ Dezao said. “If you don’t want to drive all the way to Rutgers, you can just come to CCM. I know my way around here, and I’d rather not have to go through that again.” “You won’t have to pay [room] and board. That’s a huge benefit to being able to get a bachelor’s degree here,” criminal justice major Vicky Wingell said. “I work a full-time job, and CCM just gave me an advantage to work there and go to school here for a longer amount of time.”

Overall, Morisco described The Beatles as one of his favorite bands. “They’re classy people. They wrote amazing songs that everyone could listen to,” he said. “If I’m ever in the mood I could always listen to them.” As a group, The Beatles won eight Grammys throughout their musical career. “There’s so many good [Beatles songs],” Morisco said. “If I had to pick, I’d say “Come Together”.’ It has a mellow beat to it and it’s relaxing to listen to.” The Beatles won their first two Grammys in 1964: Best New Artist of 1964 and Best Performance By A Vocal Group for “A Hard Day’s Night” in 1964. Lauren Blake, an 18-year-old liberal arts student, said she liked all Beatles songs, but cited “A Hard Day’s Night” as an example of a Beatles song she enjoys. “It’s catchy,” she said. “Every time it’s on, I just start singing.” Blake, said she believes the reason for The Beatles’s long-time influence is because “people can relate to them.” “They’re good singers [and] close friends,” Blake said. “The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute To The Beatles” will air on CBS Feb. 9, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m., the same date and time of The Beatles’s original appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show” fifty years ago. It will feature archival footage, in addition to contemporary artists covering various Beatles songs.

Columbia Town Center Mall in Maryland reopens after shooting Police brief mall employees on recovery efforts, make crisis counseling available BY DANIEL ENG Managing Editor

The Columbia Town Center Mall in Columbia, Maryland, reopened Monday, Jan. 27, two days after a gunman shot and killed two Zumiez employees before shooting himself. A temporary wall spans the entrance of the popular skateboard clothing store with a message that they will be closed until further notice “In loving memory” of the two victims, Brianna Benlolo, 21, and Tyler Johnson, 25, according to The New York Times. Howard County Police Chief, William J. McMahon and Howard County Executive, Ken Ulman held a news conference and addressed more than 300 mall employees upon the reopening, according to a Howard County Police Department Press Release. They spoke on the safety and recovery efforts that had taken place since the shooting and made crisis counseling resources available. At County College of Morris, students have expressed ambivalence over the recent shooting. Early childhood education major Elizabeth Mertz said she is distressed over the number of shootings that have taken place within the last year. “Even though they opened the mall two days after the shooting it was the right

thing to do keep Zumiez closed to show respect for the two dead employees,” Mertz said. “I feel that anywhere we go now there could be a possible shooting because it’s so easy to attain a gun.” Mertz, added that the circumstances of this particular shooting were tragic. “Most of the recent shootings have been done by people at a young age,” Mertz said. “I think that the media does play a huge role in all of these shootings and it’s hard to detect when people have a mental illness because they can hide it so well.” The shooter, Darion Marcus Aguilar, 19, was dropped off at the mall by a cab and remained in one area of the mall for an hour before the shooting at Zumiez, according to a Howard County Police Department press release. Aguilar used a legally purchased Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and was found to be carrying two homemade devices that seemed to be intended to be explosives. Although no motive has been established the investigation is ongoing and police are still in the process of analyzing a journal obtained through a search warrant at Aguilar’s home. In the journal Aguilar expresses dissatisfaction with life but no more specific details have been released yet, according to a Howard County Police Department press release.

CLARIFICATION In the Nov. 20 issue of The Youngtown Edition, “New staff draw advice from student panel” included a quote by Raziel Franchi that should be clarified. Franchi also added: “There are many times when students do not respect the classroom environment and speak when the instructor is trying to teach, and unfortunately many faculty feel they cannot say anything to quiet the distracting and talkative students because students pay to attend the school and take that class. Faculty do have the right to set order in their classroom and if students repeatedly speak or make noise after the faculty/professor has asked for order and quiet, then don’t be afraid to tell the students to shut up, even though they are paying and even if it is difficult. Faculty and the respectful students have a right to a calm classroom.”

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CCM shoots out of this world in spring semester BY BIANCA IUSO Contributor

When children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, most say doctor, professional athlete or even astronaut. Perhaps they dream of suiting up, blasting off, and visiting outer space to see the Earth from a new perspective and stars in a new light. County College of Morris’ Longo Planetarium invites students and spectators to view the sky through an astronaut’s eyes. The planetarium is holding three different shows a month for the duration of the spring semester. Chris Fenwick, the CCM astronomer, runs the show with his student aide, Ernie Phillips. “Every show is different, dynamic and dramatic,” Fenwick said. “Every show will immerse you in the expanse of space as we look at a huge variety of things. It could be myths and legends about the sky, possibly traversing from planet to planet, maybe skirting dangerously close to the surface of a star, or you might end up flying through a black hole.” The three presentations that are shown in the planetarium are “Shapes in the Sky,” “Tour of the Planets” and “Space Extreme.” Each show has a different focus and caters to a different age group, making at least one program appropriate for any child. “Space Extreme,” starting Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., takes the audience to the unknown in the universe. In this presentation, spectators see into black holes and experience what happens when debris and space objects are sucked up into them. The audience also visits supernovae and views galaxies colliding. “Shapes in the Sky” starts Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. and includes storytelling with myths, legends and tales about the sky and star patterns. The last show, “Tour of the Planets,” begins Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. In this presentation, the audience experiences and views the solar system in an up-close and personal way. “Sometimes we will visit all the planets; other times we may concentrate on moons, asteroids, comets, or even the sun,” Fenwick said. Each show is presented three

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County College of Morris students gaze up at the planets in the Longo Planetarium, located in Cohen Hall. times a month with dates in February, March, April and May. General admission is $10, but seniors, students, faculty and staff, as well as children under 12, pay a reduced price of $5. “Space Extreme” will be showing Feb. 7, March 14, April 11 and May 9 at 7 p.m. “Shapes in the Sky” and “Tour of the Planets” play Feb. 8, March 15, April 12 and May 10. “Shapes in the Sky” will begin at 1 p.m. on these dates and “Tour of the Planets” will start at 3 p.m. “Shapes in the Sky,” where different star patterns are ex-

The 2014 County College of Morris Peace Prize Students may apply now for the 2014 County College of Morris Peace Prize. The winner will receive an engraved plaque and an award of $1,000, both provided generously by the County College of Morris Foundation. Established in the fall of 2001, the Peace Prize competition is intended to inspire students to use their imagination and creativity in the design and

plored, is recommended for ages 4 and up. Fenwick said the “Shapes in the Sky” presentation is the most interactive. “There are lots of opportunities for kids to respond to what is going on, and participate in the stories,” Fenwick explained. “Tour of the Planets” is recommended for ages 6 and up. “My favorite show that we do is a public show called “Space Extreme,” Phillips said. “Though I have done it several times, the learning material still captivates me. Plus, we demonstrate what it would be like going through a

black hole during the show. It’s awesome.” This show is recommended for ages 8 and up, but regardless, everyone is welcome at every show no matter what the age. Each show begins with a live simulation of the night sky, followed by Fenwick’s presentation of the sky. “Since the program is done live, I even change it up on the fly, during the show, as the interest of the audience may demand,” Fenwick said. Spectators can go to the same show once a month and see a

production of a work that both commemorates the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and makes a positive statement about the importance and pursuit of world peace. The work may take any number of forms, including, but not limited to: expository or creative writing, video production, musical composition or other visual or performing art. Students who wish to participate must file an application by March 31 with Professor Peter Maguire. By April 21, all projects must be submitted to

different presentation. As a student aide and computer science major at CCM, Phillips helps throughout the show. “During the show I operate the computer that displays the cool effects that you would see when coming to the planetarium,” Phillips said. He enjoys the job, describing it as a dream job that he will miss when he graduates in May. The digital planetarium is run on the Digistar 4 system by Evans and Sutherland. This is a multi-functioning, high-tech system that allows Fenwick and Phillips to operate the planetarium with relative ease. The last system used by CCM, an optical and mechanical projector, dates back to 1972. “This system is a full-dome digital system, using three-dimensional rendering of known space projected on the dome using a pair of digital projectors,” Fenwick said. Phillips aids Fenwick during the show. “I help write some of the computer code, assure that the computer is running correctly, and seat the children,” Phillips said. The system allows Fenwick to view planets in the Milky Way from the surface and see them as they are viewed in outer space. It also features a draw-in system where the operator can draw a star in 3-D while helping the audience understand something and see a clearer path. When asked about the differences between each system, Fenwick said “There really is no comparison.” He explained the system makes live shows easier to operate and view. The shows are expected to sell out quickly. The Longo Planetarium strongly advises anyone who wants to see the shows to call the reservation desk and reserve a spot. The planetarium holds approximately 90 people, and the dome in the planetarium is 10 meters in diameter. You can call the Office of Campus Life at 973-328-5076 to get a spot at one of the exciting and interactive presentations at the Longo Planetarium. “I hope to see some more students during these public shows,” Phillips said. “It’s only five dollars for a wicked awesome time under the stars.”

him for referral to a distinguished panel of judges. The recipient will be announced in May, and presentation of the award will take place during commencement on May 22. In addition, the recipient will have his/her name inscribed on the Peace Prize plaque in the Student Community Center so that future students will know the legacy they have inherited. Questions may be directed to, and applications obtained from, Professor Peter Maguire at pmaguire@ccm.edu.

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Paris Couture Week inspires CCM students

BY GIOVANNA ROMAZINI Assistant News Editor

Design students at County College of Morris watched attentively as Haute Couture week took over Paris to showcase luxurious garments by the world’s most prestigious designers. Highlights of the week included sneakers on the runway, which made Chanel and Dior’s couture looks more playful; followed by Valentino’s romantic runway show inspired by the Roman opera, with gowns composed of music notes; handmade paintings, and a multicolored cape with feather butterflies that took 550 hours to apply, according to The New York Times. Another memorable moment was the return of Schiaparelli, who hadn’t hit the runways in 60 years. The chosen designer to resuscitate the Italian brand was Marco Zanini, who presented a collection relevant to the 21st century and stated that not one garment had seen a machine. Justin McMahon, CCM’s Fashion Club president, said that couture week was inspiring and will have a significant impact on the club this spring season. “I was a little upset to not see Alexander McQueen be a part of the couture lines this year, but I enjoyed Versace’s collection.” McMahon said. “She presented an edgy show, with a lot of hoods and prints that seemed like tattoos on the dresses. Most gowns were made out of silk and were just beautiful.”

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CCM’s Fashion Club works on their next project. Jennifer Turcios, vice president of Fashion Club, considers her style to be different. “I like to dress sophisticated but play with color at the same time,” Turcios said. “I believe that is why I liked Elie Saab show the best, his flowing dresses were elegant and the fabrics stunning.” CCM’s Fashion Club typically hosts three fashion shows per year and Paris Couture Week, along with New York and London Fashion Week, are motivation for the students. Wendy Carmona, Professor of fashion construction, said that

in the beginning of the year, students usually organize fundraisers in order to cover their upcoming events. “Normally in the first show we let students pick the theme and they will base their garments, either men’s or women’s wear from that,” Carmona said. “For the first show we are thinking about recycling fashion. Students have made looks out of garbage bags and candy wrappers. Carmona, called the theme “highly caffeinated” and believes couture fashion had an impact in the student’s designs.

The club’s biggest show will be at the end of 2014, which will consist of all the work students have done year-round. “Justin and I have big plans for the club this year,” Turcios said. “I’m hoping it will blow everyone away and if it goes as planned, it will be bigger than the past shows.” Turcio is looking forward to new spring trends, hoping that 2014 fashion will bring buttondown shirts and colorful knit sweaters. After couture week in Paris, fashion fanatics will be able to

catch approximately 100 designers at Mercedes-Benz fashion week. “I’m excited to see Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang and Oscar de la Renta at New York fashion week,” McMahon said. “[NYFW] is not only about high couture designers, it is also about the non-high fashion brands like DKNY and Michael Kors. It is a good mix of looks and ideas, and I’m sure they will all be very useful in the future at Fashion Club.” Mercedes-Benz fashion week will take off Feb. 6, followed by London and Milan.

Students explore colleges through social media BY LAUREN FORNINI Business Manager

Colleges are beginning to use social media as a way to reach out to prospective students. By using social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, colleges and universities, including County College of Morris, join the ongoing trend of keeping in touch with students on a personal level. “When I was an upperclassman in high school I remember seeing all of my friends ‘like’ different colleges on Facebook,” said Cathleen McCarthy, a sophomore at the

University of Delaware. “Although I never went to CCM as a full-time student, their presence was very high on my newsfeed. I looked back to their page last summer actually to try and find details about taking summer courses.” Due to the amount of time students spend online, making an appearance on popular websites gives colleges an advantage because it makes students begin to think, according to McCarthy. “CCM making itself super accessible online through links on social networks helps them accumulate all different types

of students, such as myself,” McCarthy said. “I decided to take a couple of online summer courses because of how convenient it was.” Socialmediaweek.org, an online resource to begin social network campaigns, discusses a recent study from The Journal of College Admission. According to the study, the top 100 ranked universities use on average 3.7 social networks. “I used Facebook and Twitter to do further research on the colleges I got accepted to,” said Cara Kohaut, an education major at Kutztown University. “It was

through their social network accounts that I got the basic idea of what their social scene was like.” According to Socialmediaweek.org, 72 percent of incoming college freshmen do further research on social networks. Some students even went as far as to say social media helped them choose which school to attend. “Looking at the Facebook page was very insightful to the type of people that already attended the school,” Kohaut said. “It allowed me the opportunity to get a taste of what their personalities were like and what type of people I could potentially see myself being friends with. It also let me see the other potential incoming freshmen and through that I could try to find a roommate.” Knowing one’s roommate will alleviate a lot of the stress of move in day the first year of college, according to Kohaut. She recommends people use this process to get the general idea of the student population. “As a student at CCM following them on Twitter and Facebook is helpful for staying up-to-date on the current news around campus,” said Julia Madison, a liberal arts major. “Although I get the Titan Alerts, sometimes I will see the immediate tweets put out on Twitter first.” Madison, is currently in her last semester at CCM and over the last year has seen the growth of social networking around campus. “Now, it’s not only the general college that has accounts for students to follow,” Madison said. “I see many different academic departments and student clubs on Twitter along with the college.” The social media trend is more than just social. Colleges use it as a way to enhance the educational experience for their students.

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Students snorting Smarties and other thoughtless trends BY MELISSA DELLACATO Editor in Chief

In August 1949, the founder of the Smarties Candy Company, Edward Dee, opened the first Smarties factory, then known as Ce De Candy, in Bloomfield, N.J. They are simply wrapped rolls of bite-sized wafer candies in six different pastel colors, hence earning the slogan “America’s favorite candy roll.” According to recent findings, Smarties are now a middle schooler’s favorite candy roll for wrong and unintended reasons. According to a New York Daily News article, some middle schoolers, particularly in Rhode Island, have begun crushing Smarties into a powder-like substance so they could snort it. Others have tried smoking it, as well. “I guess it’s better than doing the real stuff,” said Ryan Campbell, an international studies major at County College of Morris. “But it’s still pretty stupid.” Though this “new” trend is only recently getting recognition, it has been around since at least 2007. There are countless YouTube videos of children and teens attempting to try it out . “I feel like they’re doing it because of TV, their older siblings, [or] people they see at the mall,” said Sara Buruschkin, a humanities major from Randolph. “Why do these kids wanna grow up so fast and try these things? Children just need to stay children.” Buruschkin said she thinks there must been some negative health effects to doing this and she’s right. According to the article, some side effects include: nasal scarring, allergic reactions and lung irritation. There is also a risk of nasal maggot infestation, though this is rare. “It’s very silly that kids are trying to do this stuff. Go outside

RECKLESS STUNTS Snorting Smarties Eating Saltines Chugging Milk Swallowing Cinnamon

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Some middle schoolers have started to snort Smarties. and play!” said Cassie Wittnebert, a 21-year-old liberal arts major. “People get hurt from this stuff. It’s really not worth it.” Snorting Smarties is one of the many dangerous trends that have gone viral. In the past few years, there has been the Gallon Challenge, where someone drinks an entire gallon of milk as fast as possible without vomiting; the Saltine Cracker Challenge, where

someone eats six saltine crackers in a minute without drinking anything; and, notably, the Cinnamon Challenge, which challenges the participant to ingest a tablespoon of cinnamon in under 60 seconds. Campbell said he has not attempted any of these viral trends, but has been in the presence of those who did. “I knew kids [in high school] that got suspended for making a

mess [at lunch] with the cinnamon challenge,” he said. “They were basically choking.” Buruschkin said she tried the Cinnamon Challenge once. “My friends tried it and they kept yelling at me to do it,” she said. “It makes you really thirsty, so it was stupid. We did it just to see what happened, like an experiment.” Wittnebert said her brother

tried the cinnamon challenge as well, and did not like the taste of it, though he didn’t have enough to produce a noticeable reaction. “A bunch of his friends were over and they pressured him to do it,” she said. “They said it’d be funny and [my brother] has been trying hard to be the class clown.” What trend are they going to come up with next?

Students react positively to State of the Union address BY JORDAN BARTH Mananging Editor

On Jan. 28., President Obama delivered his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress and the American public. Themes of congressional bipartisanship and cooperation with the executive branch were constantly harked upon by Obama in his address. “Last month, thanks to the work of Democrats and Republicans, Congress finally produced a budget that undoes some of last year’s severe cuts to priorities like education,” Obama said. “Both Democrats and Republicans have argued that our tax code is riddled with wasteful, complicated loopholes that punish businesses investing here, and reward companies that keep profits abroad.” Obama balanced his biparti-

san rhetoric with words asserting his power as president. “In the coming weeks, I will issue an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay... a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour,” Obama said. Obama’s inspirational oratory nature, harking back from the 2008 election, were shown throughout his address. “They believe, and I believe, that here in America, our success should depend not on accident of birth, but the strength of our work ethic and the scope of our dreams,” Obama said. “It’s how... the son of a barkeep is speaker of the House, how the son of a single mom can be president of the greatest nation on Earth.” County College of Morris students were not shy to express their views of the address. “The biggest thing for me is how non partisan the speech was.

It was very surprising and reassuring. It put back my confidence in our political system,” said Kevin Hubbard, a criminal justice major at CCM. “I thought that the State of the Union address by Obama was a very inspirational speech that covered some topics that are important to our American creed and values,” said Chris Ryan, a criminal justice major. “I thought he missed out on some important topics like legalizing marijuana nation-wide or didn’t elaborate enough on the minimum wage being raised due to inflation rising every year.” Luca Bonvini, a liberal arts major, said she thought that Obama made some good points but he used it to try to boost his approval ratings. “He doesn’t seem to want to work with Congress much in the future and has proven that in the

past,” Bonvini said. A rhetorically poignant moment occurred when the President introduced a guest of honor, Cory Remsburg. Obama met the Sgt. First Class Army Ranger during a reenactment of D-Day on the event’s 65th anniversary at Omaha Beach. He described Remsburg as a “strong, impressive young man, with an easy manner, sharp as a tack.” A few months after their meeting, Remsburg was gravely injured on his tenth deployment. He was nearly killed by a massive roadside bomb in Afghanistan. “His comrades found him in a canal, face down, underwater, shrapnel in his brain,” Obama described. Today, Remsburg remains blind in one eye and struggles with movement on his left side. “Day by day, he’s learned

to speak, stand, and walk again and he’s working toward the day when he can serve his country again.” Obama said. “My recovery has not been easy,” [Remsburg] said. ‘Nothing in life that’s worth anything is easy,” Obama exalted. Remsburg was then helped up by his father, Craig, and the First Lady, Michelle Obama. He received about a minute and a half of applause and cheers from the joint session. Some political commentators described this moment as one of the longest applauses ever given during a State of the Union address. Members from both parties stood up and recognized the young man for his courageous service to his country.

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FENWICK’S PHRASES PRODUCTS FROM SPACE All of the following clues lead to a product which is also an astronomical term. The first four are all car brands, the last four are all some kind of candy (The last one is BOTH!).

1) The brand of car which should have a ring system around it. ________________________ 2) This car resides closest to the sun. ________________________ 3) This Chevy is an exploding white dwarf star. ________________________ 4) Driving this Ford is like riding the zodiac bull. ________________________ 5) The candy bar from the red planet. ________________________ 6) Chew this as you go around the sun. ________________________ 7) Our galactic candy bar. ________________________

8) Chew this, or drive this, in the shadow of the Earth as it hits the Moon. ________________________

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Sherman shocks at NFC game BY MIKE AVALLONE Contributor

The 2014 NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks had an estimated 55.9 million viewers, according to an NBC sports report. Of those 55.9 million viewers, it is unknown how many saw the postgame interview with Richard Sherman, the coveted defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks. The interview spread like wildfire from the moment it happened, and it seems as if the entire country now sees him as an embarrassment and a disgrace to the game. “Well the fact is people are judging him as a thug and an ignorant individual when he came from Compton,” said Dan Leszau, a student at County College of Morris. Sherman, grew up in Compton, California, around gangs, violence and drugs, but never participated in such things, due to his upbringing. School was his first priority, ahead of sports or any extracurricular activity. He eventually graduated second in his high school class with a 4.2 GPA, going on to graduate from Stanford University, with a 3.9, according to a Huffington Post article. “Many people do not know, or even overlook the fact that he does have a communications degree from Stanford, one of the most prestigious schools in the nation,” said Robert Decena, a student at CCM. “He is a smart guy; you can hear it when he talks, so when people talk about him being a thug, they are just assuming that’s what you are when you come from Compton.” Sherman, known for his shutdown ability as a cornerback, is also widely known for his trash talking on and off the field. On March 7, 2013, Sherman was on ESPN’s “First Take” with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless, talking about his skills on the field and who he feels can compete with him. Throughout the show, Sherman went after Bayless, boasting that he is better at all aspects of life than the ESPN commentator. “I knew of Sherman, a little bit before the whole ‘First Take’ thing, but after that whole situation all I could think of was this guy is crazy,” said Sean Rabbitt, a business major at CCM. “Every generation has

their trash talker, and with the level he is playing at now, he can talk all he wants.” Leading up to the NFC game, it was known that there would be tension between the two rivals. It was also known that Sherman and 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree were not too fond of each other. “You can see all game long that whenever Sherman lined up on Crabtree, there was talking and jabbing going on,” Decena said. “It’s just the way both of them play.” Crabtree, who almost appeared nonexistent when Sherman was covering him, was thrown a fade route in the end-zone with 50 seconds left, with Sherman in coverage. Sherman, who quickly realized the ball had been thrown to Crabtree, turned his head and made an acrobatic move to bat the ball away into the hands of his teammate, Malcolm Smith, for the interception. From that moment on, Sherman has in many eyes been judged and criticized unfairly. Sherman immediately went to Crabtree with his usual antics and was shoved away. A couple minutes passed and the unknowing Fox reporter, Erin Andrews caught what seems to be the interview of the year. Sherman, who bashed Crabtree, calling him “mediocre at best” and declaring himself to be the best defensive back in football, is now seen throughout America as classless and a poor sportsman. “It’s not needed in sports and it was childish by him,” said William Jennings, a Mine Hill resident and volunteer recreation coach. “It doesn’t set a good example for himself, if he wants to be considered the best at what he does.” Sherman has never been arrested and has his own non-profit charity. He is being called classless, a thug and a disgrace; meanwhile, this past off-season, 31 NFL players were arrested for gun charges, DUI’s and murder, according to the Huffington Post. “It’s easy to judge him based on an assumption of who he is, but get to know the person more rather than in an interview right after he made the game winning play against a player that he dislikes for personal reasons,” Leszau said. “There is such a thing as adrenaline, after all.”

ANSWERS 1) “Saturn” 2) “Mercury” 3) “Nova” 4) “Taurus” 5) “Mars bar” 6) “Orbit gum” 7) “Milky Way” 8) “Eclipse gum” (also “Mitsubishi Eclipse”)

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SPORTS

Feburary 5, 2014

Softball team hopeful for season BY RACHEL NIDER

What do you like about Valentine’s Day? Alicia Pagan 20 Music Recording “SweetTarts with messages.”

Briana Kuty 19 Liberal Arts “Eating chocolate.”

Carlos M.K. Craig 18 Education “The color red is everywhere, favorite color!”

Christian Daum 19 Biology “Bonding with my mom. We watch ‘Love Actually.’”

Demetria Jorge 21 Fine Arts “My favorite part of Valentine’s Day is going out with my girlfriend and showing her how much I love her.”

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BY JOHN GOLDFARB Sports Editor

The County College of Morris Titans softball team won the Garden State Athletic Conference championship in 2013, competed in the Region XIX playoffs countless times, and secured a position in the Junior College World Series. Coaches and players feel confident about the upcoming season and aspire to go back to the JUCO World Series and win it all. Diana Fleischman, a returning CCM softball player, said she has a good feeling about the chemistry of the softball team for this upcoming season. “We’re going to have a good season,” Fleischman said. “I feel like the chemistry of our team is very good this year after fall ball; we work well together and I think we’re going to make it far.” Fleischman, also said that Coach Wardlow is recruiting and his progress has been tremendous for the 2014 season. “My coach is doing a lot of recruiting right now for us and he’s actually been finding a lot of girls that are going to be able to fill in for the spots we lost and hopefully those girls will be able to help us just as well as the girls we lost,” Fleischman said. In the past four years, the team was one of the top four teams in the region. They won 37 games in the last season and had a chance to go to the JUCO World

Series, according to Coach Greg Wardlow. He said it’s going to be a challenge to follow up such a good year, but they’re optimistic about recruiting new players. “We lost players through academic failure, we had a couple kids get injured, [and a] couple of kids who had problems with personal finances that couldn’t continue in school in the spring,” he said. “Our roster went from 22 kids in the fall, to nine or 10 in the spring.” Wardlow, also said the team has a couple of walk-ons and a couple of transfers from Montclair State University, who will try and help the team out this season despite the reduced roster. “We like to think that our softball program here compares favorably with the four-year schools in the area insomuch as; we have a fall season of scrimmages against four schools, where kids get visibility. We do some off-season conditioning, we play a robust 50-game schedule, we go to Florida on spring break,” Wardlow said. “[It’s the] same kind of things that higher level four-year schools do; we provide that softball experience for our softball players as well.” Wardlow said they recruit continuously, though now is the time to recruit prospective 2014 high school graduates. Some CCM softball players may have had aspirations to play for a 4-year institution, so CCM tries to provide as much as they can

so these students can still have a great experience here. “It’s a little hard, going into it now because we lost a lot of girls from last year, a lot of key players,” said Monica Rinn, a returning softball player. “I think we’re going to be okay because we got some really good girls now and see what happens. I think everyone’s goal now is to get to Mississippi, so I think I’m confident in where we’re going.” Rinn said she still believes that CCM softball will “absolutely” have a winning season despite the loss in players from the previous season. “I come from a technical high school... and we struggled probably, my whole sports career; my final year there, we made it to states and did anything we could’ve possibly imagined to do at that level,” Rinn said. “So I think it’s always a possibility, it’s just going to be a lot of work for it and kinda get a little luck.” Rinn said that once a team wins a game in a tournament, they achieve motivation to win the whole tournament. “I think any player of any sport will tell you the same thing, if they want to go as far as they can go,” Rinn said. “Last year when we were playing in the states tournament, we lost the first game and won the second, and coming off that win we felt like we [could] win it all... I think that would be the motivation to go.”

CCM students worry about ice injuries BY HALEY BECZA Contributor

With the winter months come freezing temperatures and icy conditions, but there is no chill like that of a hockey rink. Ice hockey is believed to have evolved from the 19th century out of Canada from stick and ball games on ice-covered surfaces. The development of this lovedby-many sport is constantly changing, but the dangers on the ice are always a factor. Bauer, a leading manufacturer of hockey equipment, produces skates available in sizes for children, with feet the size of an average three-year-old. From the moment those skates are laced up, players and parents alike are faced with the possibility of severe, life-changing injuries. Mikey Nichols, 17, playing the center position for the Monroe High School Falcons, was checked from behind with his head down in a game. According to several local newspapers, Nichols was hit into the boards and broke his C5 vertebrae. This injury could prevent the 17-yearold from ever walking again, let alone skating. It is safe to assume that the

question on most spectators’ minds Jan. 4 is if the sport is really worth the risk. “I was always aware of what could happen because it was my job,” said Pat Coffey, 19, student at County College of Morris. “It all comes back to teaching kids how to hit and just playing the game as smart as possible.” Coffey, played hockey from an early age. Even though he does not play at a collegiate level, he is still active on the ice. Over his four year tenure of high-schoollevel hockey, he suffered from five concussions. “I played hockey from a real young age and I did know the dangers,” stated former Jefferson Township Falcons hockey player and recent CCM graduate, Ian Bohman. “I never felt like the coaches or the school went through enough to push on new players the severity of making Sclean hits.” Checking is introduced officially during the PeeWee level, which is ages 11-12. Body checking has rules and regulations that depend on the league and the level. Body checking can be penalized when performed recklessly. There are multiple types of checking, some completely il-

legal and some with their own set of guidelines. “If a kid has his head down you notice from the bench and someone is always pointing it out,” Coffey stated. “First thing you learn in hockey is keep your head up. It’s THE phrase.” While Coffey, always remembered being told to keep his head up, he can also remember a few times where he got hit with his head down and thought to himself that he needs to be more aware. “I think there should be a practice at the start of every season that goes through all the risks and motions of how injuries happen and how to avoid them,” Bohman said. “There’s a certain way to ideally fall into the boards and I think they need to make that more clear to all the players, new and old.” Young Nichols, has been in the hospital since this hit and a fundraiser has been established online and has already exceeded $50,000. It is a GiveForward account under the name “Prayers for Mikey.” There is also a Facebook page for Nichols with updates on his recovery.

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