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Students find solutions to high textbook costs BY NICOLE DARRAH Entertainment Editor
The cost of college textbooks seems to be perpetually increasing. Students often purchase their materials through their schools’ own bookstore, but with the high book costs, students have been reaching out to various sources to get their required texts. Some students choose to remain loyal to their school’s bookstore. “I buy my books from the bookstore in the Student Community Center on campus,” said Matt Gonzalez, nursing major hopeful at CCM. “The remaining balance of my loan isn’t mailed as a check until the end of the second month of the semester, so using my student ID as a credit is more practical when buying textbooks that are needed early in the semester.” Students from surrounding colleges agree that it’s easier to make one purchase at your campus bookstore. “I just get all of my textbooks and online codes in the school bookstore,” said Bobby Plucinsky, student at Caldwell College. “It’s just easier because they normally have everything teachers require us to buy and it’s all in one place.” Fellow Caldwell College student Rebecca Gerardi agreed. “I pay for my books online, print the confirmation, and simply get the books at school.” “I get my books from Chegg. com,” said Courtney Maloney,
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Textbooks at the CCM bookstore student at County College of Morris. “I rent them because it’s a whole lot cheaper, and I don’t have to worry about the campus bookstore buying them back from me for a smaller price than what I got it for.” Chegg.com, the self-proclaimed No. 1 site in textbook rentals, offers students the chance
to save hundreds of dollars in renting or buying new and used textbooks. “I rent a majority of my books from Chegg.com because it’s so much cheaper,” said Summer Haugh, freshman at Monmouth University. “But some of my reading materials, like my accounting and math textbooks, I
need to order through the university so I can have online access codes.” Some students choose to skip physical textbooks altogether. “Amazon Kindle has an online bookstore,” said Sean Granata, student at Washington College. “When you purchase the Kindle Fire, you get access to
the electronic book store and link your bank account to the store and your personal tablet reader.” Granata, a double major in biology and business management, said the electronic bookstore noted he saved more than $200 in e-books, and it would be even cheaper if he were to rent them.
It’s not Presidents Day; it’s Washington’s Birthday BY KHUSHBU KAPADIA Acting Editor in Chief
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such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is [Federal] policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.” Along with George, Rhea Nigli, a student at Rutgers University, was under the misconception that Presidents
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Some students are perplexed about the federal holiday that occurs every year on the third Monday in February. Officially, the United States government is celebrating Washington’s Birthday. Many locals think that Presidents Day is the official name of the holiday celebrated in America. However, the official name of this holiday is Washington’s Birthday. “I always thought the official name of the holiday was Presidents Day, which was celebrated to honor all of our presidents,” said Bessie George, a student from Paramus, N.J. This, in fact, is not the case. The holiday was originally established to celebrate Washington’s birthday. but is commonly known as Presidents Day to include all of the presidents of the U.S. “This holiday is designated as Washington’s Birthday,” according to archives.gov. “Though other institutions
Day was the official name of the holiday. “Ever since I was little, I was taught that the holiday is called Presidents Day,” she said. “Now I know the fact about the holiday, Washington’s Birthday.” Although some states celebrate Presidents Day as a state holiday, it has never been recognized at the federal level. On the national level, the third Monday of February is the official observance of Washington’s Birthday. Some states celebrate Washington’s Birthday, some celebrate both Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays, while the majority simply celebrate Presidents Day. Twenty-four states celebrate Presidents Day. According to New Jersey’s code covering legal holidays, the Garden State celebrates Presidents Day. The holiday was created to commemorate President George Washington’s birthday on Feb. 22; however, it is commonly referred to as Presidents Day as a way to include President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday as well, which is on Feb. 12.
Washington’s Birthday was originally celebrated Feb. 22, but in 1968 Congress moved the holiday to the third Monday in February, and this created a lot of debate across the U.S. There was a proposal at one time to change the observance from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents Day in order to celebrate President Lincoln but this has never come to pass. Renata Mauriz, a student at County College of Morris, knew the correct facts about the holiday. “Even though the holiday is commonly called Presidents Day, I always thought the official name was Washington’s Birthday. It was originally created to celebrate Washington’s birthday. However, people call it Presidents Day to include all of our presidents.” Whether celebrating Presidents Day, Washington’s Birthday, or Lincoln’s Birthday, it’s a day to honor the accomplishments and sacrifices of those who built our nation.
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OPINIONS
February 20, 2013
Road Trip: Take a ride to Wallkill Valley BY TIM CUTLER BY CAROL BERMUDEZ ENAMORADO
What are your spring break plans? Samantha Tavalare 18 Liberal Arts “I’m going to North Carolina to visit my friend.”
Austin Cole 18 Criminal Justice “Riding my motorcycle in Florida”
Chris Csutoros 19 Business Administration “I’m going bungee jumping in Brazil.”
Amy Laforgia 20 Criminal Justice “Probably going to Seaside”
Vania Quiles 20 Voice Major
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Spectacular views, dangerous cliffs and afternoon Victorian-style tea all attract hundreds of individuals to The Gunks every weekend. The Shawangunk Ridge rises high above the Wallkill Valley, just outside of New Paltz, N.Y. By the way, the Indians pronounce it “Shongum,” and it’s the same ridge that runs from High Point, N.J. to the Delaware Water Gap - we call it Blue Mountain in New Jersey. Pack your cooler, round up your crew and head north on Route 287 for about an hour. Take Exit 18, pay the toll and drive into the historic town of New Paltz. This is a college town with boutiques, cafes, bookshops, and lots of interesting stores. One of your Facebook pals is probably at SUNY New Paltz, so call her up and ask where to meet for coffee. My favorite is Barner Books on Church Street, but I know if I go in there, I won’t leave for an hour or two. Sam’s Point is a promontory at the south end of the ridge, high above the valley. You can see it in the distance (WSW) from downtown New Paltz. It’s going to take you an hour to get there, so you’d better leave town by noon. On a clear day, the view is truly outrageous - with binoculars, you should be able to find both the Hudson and Delaware Rivers as well as the High Point monument.
Bring a map and compass so you can identify the towns far below. The main trail takes you to the Ice Caves, which is like a FPS underground scenario. Even in August, there will still be ice at the very bottom of the cave network. If you have lots of time, you can take the trail to VerKeerderkill Falls. If you don’t like heights, stay clear of the 180-foot sheer drop. Sam’s Point has a $10 parking fee at the nature center at the head of the trail. The Mohonk Mountain House is the main attraction on the Shawangunk Ridge. It’s a gigantic hotel built alongside a mountaintop lake, and usually booked solid for months in advance - even at well over $500 per night. It might just be worth it, though - the rooms have real fireplaces and the food is great. In the late afternoon, many of the hikers and climbers retreat to the Mountain House for tea and crumpets before heading back to the flatlands. The Mohonk Preserve is north of New Paltz, and controls most of the land in The Gunks, including the Mountain House. You’ll be paying a $12 perperson fee ($17 for climbers) to enter, but you’ll get a map and if you get lost, you can count on a search party to find you. Once you’re past the toll gate and visitor center, there are dozens of fabulous destinations. Bonticou Crag is my favorite, and if you’re really ambitious,
watching the sun rise from the Crag will turn you into a lifelong tree-hugger. Keep your eyes open for fossils along the way and don’t even think of coming down the rock slide trail after dark. If you’re an experienced climber, you already know about The Gunks because it’s where you learned your most valuable ropework and safety lessons. If you’re a beginner, you should introduce yourself to one of the many climbing groups and volunteer for a day of ground crew duty. Bring a camp stove and heat up a pot of soup, and you’ll be more than welcome. Behave yourself and they’ll probably invite you to try your hand once they have their pitons and lines secured. Before you go, make sure you have Googled up each of these destinations and doublechecked the driving directions. You’ll need about $50 in cash for fees and food. Your backpack should have snacks and drinks, a GPS if you’re planning on getting lost, a map and compass, as well as a camera. I always bring a backgammon board on a road trip, too. You can head back home on 87, but be prepared for a lot of traffic between Harriman and 287 on Sunday. I like the back way - the Old Mine Road along the Delaware to Route 80 at the Water Gap. Come to think of it, that’s a road trip in itself. Maybe next time.
“I’m driving to North Carolina.”
Andrew Lanskey 19 Criminal Justice “I’m going to be practicing for baseball.”
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We continue to monitor and enforce speeding on campus. Speed enforcement is conducted five days a week. Since enforcement began in August, 170 citations have been issued. 20 were issued since the beginning of the spring semester. A new stationary solar powered radar unit was placed near lot #4 in January on a trial basis. This seemed to have had some effect on vehicle operators arriving on campus. Four additional units will be erected throughout the campus. Lost and Found We continue to receive lost and found items in public safety. The following items have been turned in and stored in public safety since the beginning of the spring semester. Art bin , bracelet, cell phone with charger, watch, 2 rings and a calculator. Lost and found property is stored for 180 days and if not claimed they are either returned to the finder or discarded. To claim lost and found property please stop in or contact Public Safety at 973-328-5550. REMEMBER IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
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February 20, 2013
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Scouts hold long-standing membership policy BY JORDAN BARTH Layout Editor
On Feb. 6, the Boy Scouts of America announced it would hold off until at least May on making any changes to its long-held and controversial membership policy. The policy excludes openly gay or lesbian youth or adults from participating in Scouting. The release of more than 30 years of various lawsuits against the organization have brought the membership policy to light and have forced the Boy Scouts of America to react. Further complicating the issue, many units are
sponsored by religious groups. The most prominent religious organizations sponsoring units support banning the participation of gays and lesbians in the organization. To earn the rank of Eagle Scout, scouts must earn five lower ranks, earn 21 merit badges, and complete a time-intensive and service-minded project benefitting the community and serve two years in various leadership positions. Roughly 4 percent of Americans have been bestowed with this honor throughout Scouting’s 103-year history. There are nu-
merous examples of Eagle Scout candidates being denied solely based on their sexuality. Many parents have been turned away from leadership training based solely on their sexuality as well. Citizens, interest groups, and elected leaders have not shied away from providing their opinion on this issue. According to USnews. com, many conservative interest groups including the American Family Association believe that the Boy Scouts of America are “Putting the sexual integrity of the young boys that are entrusted to their care at risk.”
Only days before the vote, in opposition, activists and scout leaders delivered four boxes with a petition containing 1.4 million signatures. “Every day that the Boy Scouts of America delay action is another day that discrimination prevails,” said Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign in a recent Associated Press article. CCM student Jesse Ray Nardone said he believes that the BSA made a good decision. “I am neutral on the issue, but it should be discussed as a whole and possibly by the scouting com-
munity which is my thought,” Nardone said. According to the scout law, “a scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” The scout later promises in the scout oath to always do his best “to do his duty to God and… country; to obey the scout law; to help people at all times and to keep himself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”
CCM student athletes: What does their future hold? BY TONI DEMAIO Sports Editor
A number of County College of Morris student athletes will graduate after this semester and move on to four-year colleges. Some athletes are looking to continue their athletic careers at new schools while others will focus on their studies. Athletes at CCM will take into consideration whether or not to continue playing, based on what school they will attend and if they can balance playing a sport and staying on top of their work. There are also financial aspects that
student athletes are concerned about. Division I and Division II colleges and universities are able to offer athletic scholarships, creating opportunities for student athletes who may not have been able to afford certain schools. For many athletes at CCM, the possibility for a scholarship will heavily influence their decision. “It is a matter of money if I play or not,” said Carrie Roberson, a member of the softball team and sophomore student at CCM. “If the school offers me a good amount then I’ll go and play. If the money is sparse, then I’ll probably say no.”
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Students may apply now for the 2013 County College of Morris Peace Prize. The recipient will receive an engraved plaque and an award of $1,000, both provided by the generosity of the County College of Morris Foundation. Established in 2002, The Peace Prize is intended to inspire students to use their imagination and creativity in the design and production of a work that both commemorates the events of September 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 29 with Professor Peter Maguire. By April 20, projects must be submitted to him for referral to a distinguished panel of judges. The recipient will be announced in May. Presentation of the award will take place during Commencement on May 23. In addition, the recipient will have his/her name inscribed on the permanent 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.
Unlike Roberson, who is still unsure, other CCM athletes have already made up their minds on which college they will attend in the future and if they will continue to play. Dylan Grabinsky is a sophomore defender for the lacrosse team and is confident in his decision for the rest of his collegiate career. “I will not go on to play at a competitive four-year school,” Grabinsky said. “I intend to continue my education at NJIT after attaining my associates in engineering science here at CCM. I have my mind set on NJIT even though they do not have a
[non-club] lacrosse team.” Whatever CCM athletes decide for their future, some agree that their years of playing for the school has created memories and friendships that will never be forgotten. “In a short amount of time, I built strong friendships with former enemies, guys who I battled against during high school,” Grabinsky said. “We got to know each other after spending countless hours together on road trips to games and after practices during ‘team trips’ to Taco Bell. The experiences I had from last year were excellent.”
Attention Psychology Majors (or students interested in psychology)
PSI BETA WANTS YOU! We are inviting students to join our new CCM chapter of Psi Beta, the National Honor Society in psychology for community and junior colleges. Psi Beta membership is a nationally recognized honor, an excellent addition to any college application or job resumé, and a great way to meet peers and faculty with similar interests. Requirements: Overall GPA of at least 3.25 B or higher in college psychology course Taken at least one intro psychology course 12 units of total college credit A one-time $50 membership fee Interested? Make an appointment to speak with Professor Kristin Nelson or Professor Kelly Catalano in the Psychology and Education Department by calling 973-328-5631. Visit www.psibeta.org for more information.
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FEATURES
February 20, 2013
CCM students recognize Black History Month BY CAROL BERMUDEZ ENAMORADO Acting Managing Editor
At County College of Morris, Black History Month is a time to recognize the central role of present day African Americans as well as throughout U.S. history. It is widely celebrated through the remembrance and education of events that became fundamental in shaping the country’s future. Leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, are two of the many that have demanded and fought for change, leaving a legacy that is now annually celebrated. “Dr. King and Malcolm X were both important people. They are the foundation of what helped make our society better than what it used to be today,” said Erik Alexander, 25, hotel and hospitality major at County College or Morris. It’s important to know about
Black History Month in general and to become educated about the issues so you can pass on the knowledge to future generations, said Alexander. Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play Major League Baseball and broke the baseball color barrier. As a fellow athlete, Alexander considers Robinson a personal role model. “Jackie Robinson broke many records, yet a lot of his records go unnoticed,” Alexander said. “He’s done a lot for society as far as the Negro National Baseball League is concerned.” Woodson was the son of former slaves and the second black person to receive a degree from Harvard University, according to biography.com. Woodson also said he felt the importance of preserving one’s heritage and, upon his urgings, the fraternity Omega Psi Phi created Negro History and Literature Week. Woodson changed the name to Negro History Week and selected the month of February
to honor of the birth of two men, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. “It’s a great month in which we actually celebrate what black people have done to shape America and its history,” said Eric Lopez, 19, an accounting major at CCM. “Growing up my parents and my school educated me on Black History Month.” Black History Month still shapes society and is constantly evolving. Activists and leaders have been joined by athletes, musicians and writers of today to set examples for people that all forms of judgment can be overcome. Lopez said when February comes around its important to him and his family to recognize what it represents being an African American in America. “A person that inspires me is Bob Marley,” Lopez said. “I know what it’s like to grow up in Jamaica, he talked about peace and love and I enjoy his music.”
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American minister and civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. waves to the crowd
Students worry about falling ice on solar panels BY VINCENT INFINITO Contributor
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County College of Morris’ solar panels offer clean renewable energy, along with frequent hazards. There is no shortage of complaints revolving around the recently installed solar panels, ranging from minor inconveniences to serious safety concerns. Many students have expressed concern regarding vehicles being damaged as a result of falling ice. “If a car was damaged you would think the school should be responsible,” said commuter student Andrew Hader. “It should at least say ‘park at your own risk.’ ” The solar panels are equipped with a vertical shelf to prevent the falling of melting ice and slush. However,
these are ineffective against icicles forming due to small drips, which can grow to alarming sizes. At a student safety meeting last week, the subject was broached by Karen Dougherty, who holds the student chair on the safety committee. She asked what would be the response to falling ice possibly harming students or property. The response she received was that the school would investigate any such occurrences on a case by case basis. Many involved with issues of student safety and affairs found this answer unsatisfactory. There are unconfirmed reports of property damage which have already taken place. If any such incident is within the realm of possibility it surely poses a considerable risk to people and property. Any car unluckily parked at the edge of a panel is at risk for considerable ice buildup from the deluge of melted snow. The college is aware of this, and has begun to salt in-between the student’s cars to prevent slippery conditions. Students also commented on the seemingly constant repairs being done to the panels and the parking spaces which are taken up by repair trucks. Many of the overhead lights have recently ceased working, and have been replaced by portable stadium lights. These style solar panels are becoming more and more popular throughout the state, being erected above parking lots in schools and office buildings alike. Since not all of the parking lots at CCM are covered by the panels, students retain the option of choosing alternative parking which may be less hazardous.
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February 20, 2013
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Superstorm Nemo threatens Morris County residents BY BRIAN CAPRIOLA Contributor
The historic winter storm Nemo ravaged parts of the Northeast with massive winds and record snowfall. For some County College of Morris students, staying safe was a difficult task as transportation issues led to severe inconveniences and dangerous travel conditions. “We almost died on the way to get Japanese food,” said Hillary Spada, a Mendham native that was visiting her boyfriend in Staten Island when the storm hit. “The roads were an absolute mess.” Nemo was the first weather emergency since Hurricane Sandy ravaged the eastern seaboard in late 2012. Many areas of New York and New Jersey are still in the process of recovering from the hurricane and may have been unprepared for additional devastation. Perhaps exotic meals are valid reasons for some people to risk it all. However, students like Adam Gallo opted for a safer
approach. “I literally played video games throughout the entire storm,” Gallo said. “[CCM] classes were canceled for the entire day, so there was no reason to go anywhere really.” While some northeastern areas recorded snowfall upward of 30 feet, snowfall throughout Morris County ranged from between 6-10 inches, according to the Daily Record weather report. Even during severe weather emergencies, pizza must be delivered. Enter pizza deliveryman Brian Carter, a Dover N.J., resident and first-year CCM student. Carter said he delivered roughly 20 pizzas throughout the superstorm, putting his life on the line in the process. “I really tested the limits of what a Volkswagen Bug can do,” said the ambitious 19-year-old Carter. “I think people really appreciated my services more than ever and tipped me accordingly. In the A snowy day at CCM end, the risk was truly worth the reward.”
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CCM hosts Trivia Show: Let the games begin! BY KERI JAMESON
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Trivia Questions How much do you know?
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1. How often does a leap year happen? 2. How many days in a leap year? 3. How many sides does a banana have? 4. What does the Statue of Liberty wear on her feet? 5. What is the national flower? Answers: 1. 4 years; 2. 366 days; 3. 5 sides; 4. sandals; 5. rose
What special presentation did the Office of Campus Life have for County College of Morris students on Tuesday, Feb. 12? You guessed it. The February Fun Trivia Game Show kicked off in the Student Center Davidson Rooms at 12:30 p.m., where students gathered to participate in or watch the show. “I think it’s here to foster a good student environment,” said Mustafah Williams, 20, a communications major from East Orange. “It’s my understanding that it’s just a little something to destress us so we’re not burdened
by our assignments.” Before the games began, Sandy Froojian, 18, a nursing major from Rockaway, expressed her interest in participating. “I hope the questions are all over the place, so I know different categories,” she said. “I was in a trivia show like this once when I was 7, and it was a lot of fun.” The event featured a competition between three participants per round and was played similar to Jeopardy with various categories. Questions ranged from topics such as black history and pop culture, to Valentine’s Day and hodgepodge. Some rounds provided difficult questions about
U.S. presidencies, while others demanded to know national flowers. Winners walked away with prizes equivalent to the difficulty of the round they played in. Prizes ranged from buckets of candy and popcorn, to a new Bluetooth set, a desktop printer and a DVD player. Audience members, as well as participants, remained involved in the fun for over an hour. “I felt like I was about to fall off the platform, since I was on the edge,” said Kayla McDonald, 18, a social science and humanities major from Flanders. “But it was a lot of fun.”
Student Film Club brings new concepts to County College BY NICOLE DARRAH Entertainment Editor
The Film Club at County College of Morris is an up-and-coming club that’s brought new ideas and excitement to the campus. With the upbeat, enthusiastic attitude this club and its president have toward their plans, there are sure to be new events bringing the students of CCM together. “The Film Club was already a club before I started attending CCM,” said Jack Siberine, president of the club. “My friends and I were interested in starting a film club, until we found out it was already a club that was just inactive. We started it up around the end of November and currently have around 20 or so members.” The newly restored Film Club has presented fresh, innovative ideas to bump up student enthusiasm and school spirit. These plans range from setting up a blog (countycollegeofmorris.wordpress.com) featuring clubs and their work, to a monthly news broadcast collaboration with The Youngtown Edition, to a biweekly talk show. And this is just the beginning. “[The talk show] would work like the structure of a late-night show, similar to Conan O’Brien and others,” Siberine said. A student comedian would open up the show with a monologue and then cut to “Man on the Street,” which is similar to the Youngtown’s “Roving Reporter.” The show would run around 15 to 20 minutes and be done every two weeks. “The idea with the club blog was we
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Film Club members Jack Siberine, Brad Morrow and Giancarlo Tetto, act out the difficulties of starting their club. could not only promote ourselves by making videos for clubs,” Siberine said. “But promote the other clubs at this school, because there are so many that no one knows about.” Siberine said that a member of the Film Club would go out to a club’s activity, meeting, or event and film different pieces of it. The footage would then be edited into a short video to be posted to the blog. Students agree that a talk show would be interesting to bring to CCM.
“I think the idea of a talk show is pretty cool,” said Matt Gonzalez, student at CCM. “I would watch it if I could watch it on campus, but I can only think of a few places that have a large enough viewing area like the student center, or maybe the break room in Cohen Hall. If the show had interesting topics, I think it would get students more involved.” “If it were interesting enough I think I would probably log online to see it, if it were posted on YouTube or CCM’s Face-
book page,” said Steve Masi, student at CCM. The Film Club is currently seeking members. Whether you’re handy with a camera, have a knack for video editing, or are interested in acting, the film club is interested in anyone that will truly enjoy their meetings and activities. Meetings are held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in DeMare Hall room 168.
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Beyonce’s Super Bowl show outshines lip-synching scandal? BY KELBY K. CLARK Features Editor
Singer Beyoncé has been the center of interest for several news publications, social media sites and television broadcasts throughout the month of January due to speculation surrounding her lip sync of the National Anthem at President Barack Obama’s inauguration, and followed her live Super Bowl halftime performance. Briefly following Obama’s inauguration on Jan. 21, a representative from the U.S. Marine Band claimed that the 31-yearold singer allegedly lip-synched her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “I’m not surprised because I
feel like everyone lip syncs . . . I feel like she had a good reason,” said Haley Becza, a communications major at County College of Morris. Beyoncé finally confirmed the rumors in late January at a press conference in New Orleans. “It was a live television show... Due to the weather, due to the delay, due to no proper sound check... I did not feel comfortable singing live,” Beyoncé said in the news conference, according to Foxnews.com. “It was about the president and the inauguration, and I wanted to make him and my country proud, so I decided to sing along with my pre-recorded track, which is very common in the music industry.” During the press conference,
Beyoncé belted out “The Star Spangled Banner” a cappella in front of spectators. The singer then noted that she would “absolutely be singing live” during her halftime performance. On the night of Feb. 3, Beyoncé, dressed in all black, emerged on the Superdome stage. The singer strode up to the front of the stage and opened with a single off her fourth studio album, “Love on Top,” which recently won the award for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 2013 Grammy Awards. She followed with “Crazy In Love,” her background dancers mimicking the singer’s popularized booty-shaking dance. Beyoncé ended her set by singing “Halo” on bended knee,
but did not end her entire performance there. Soon after she was joined by her Destiny’s Child band mates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, who popped up from below the stage to sing “Bootylicious,” “Independent Woman,” and some of “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” That song showcased an all-female band and featured two songs off her previous albums, “End of Time” and “Baby Boy.” Following the Super Bowl, there was buzz and conversation surrounding Beyoncé’s halftime performance, some critics and spectators were impressed, others were disappointed. CCM students also had varying opinions on the R&B artist’s halftime show. “I believe Beyon-
cé made a professional decision by choosing to lip sync,” said Julio Rivera, a communications major. “She didn’t have time to rehearse or do sound check so it makes sense. Others did not share the excitement, noting Beyoncé’s notoriously hyped-up show performances and elaborate dance moves. “I feel like she’s ... a sex object, I think she’s overrated definitely,” said Jess Lili, a CCM music major. “I wasn’t a fan. She barely sang, just danced,” said criminal justice major Kelsey Fitzgerald. “And no, it did not make up for the lip synching for the inauguration. That’s much more important than the Super Bowl halftime show.”
Creative Corner: Cupid stops helping others, searches for first love BY NICHOLAS SANGIACOMO Staff Writer
Once upon a time, in a corner room on the top of Mount Olympus, Cupid toiled away on his special arrows for Valentine’s Day. Zeus poked his head in. “Cupid, hate to do this to you but Zac Efron just called out sick again. Only a week till Valentine’s Day - we’ll leave the light on for ya.” Then, with a chuckle and a pop, Zeus was gone. Cupid was not in such good spirits. “Damn Zeus and damn Zac Efron. I work my fingers to the bone day in and day out to get these humans love, and what do I get? I’ve been single for 800 years now it’s time for me to go find love.” And so, Cupid went to find love in the place where his presence was requested the most - Las Vegas. So Cupid walked down the strip and then picked the first bar with the least offensive neon lighting. He sat down and before he could order a drink, a woman sat down next to him. “I like your… costume. Who are you supposed to be? The New Year’s baby?” “Not at all, that guy’s a miserable
drunk. In fact, I’m not in costume at all, I’m Cupid.” The woman rolled her eyes and smiled. “Fantastic, I’m Athena, wanna date?” “Not you, imposter, the real Athena is fat and happy on the top of Mount Olympus.” With that, Cupid turned away. “For a guy that comes to a bar in nothing but whitey tighteys and fake wings, you’re surprisingly sensitive. Forgive me - my names Jess Winn.” Cupid turned back to face Jess. “Jess Winn? Aren’t you still with that bodybuilder you met at the gym on Valentine’s Day two years back?” Jess looked around the bar and came in closer to Cupid. “How the hell do you know about Crash - are you stalking me?” “Don’t you listen? I’m Cupid, I’m there every Valentine’s Day. Then I hit them with an arrow, like I did for you and Crash that day by the water fountain, so they can fall in love for a year. Then, if it’s going well, I come back next year and do it again. At least I used too.” Jess looked at Cupid for a long time then nodded slowly. Finally, she got up from the bar. “Wait here.” So Jess came back with a few of her
friends and had Cupid explain how they had met their lovers. By the time he was done, they were all convinced, and very much infatuated with him. “You do amazing work. I had two great years with him, though I was thinking of breaking it off.” Cupid had sworn not to use his arrows after he quit Mount Olympus, but he still had a good bit of charm. Soon, he won the affection of Jess and all of her friends as they prepared to break up with their boyfriends. Two days before Valentine’s Day, they met him at the movies where they explained they had all broken up with their boyfriends so they could be with him. Cupid, who had been without love for 800 years, was willing to look past the ethical implications of having seven girlfriends; he welcomed them all with open arms, promising to cure their broken hearts. And cure them he did, and they bragged and bragged about it. Soon, word got around - far enough to the gym, where Crash and some of the other recently dumped boyfriends moped. “So I hear this guy - Cupid, he’s calling himself - is the one that convinced all our girlfriends to dump us. How’s about we go teach this guy a lesson?” The rest of the men, love starved and pumped up on testosterone, agreed. That night, after Cupid had dropped
off his girlfriends at their different houses, he pulled into the driveway of the apartment he rented. Crash and his goons were waiting for him. They grabbed Cupid before he could get into his house, because Cupid could never figure out which of his 8 keys was for his house or for his girlfriend’s houses. If anyone could be coined a lover, not a fighter, it was Cupid. As soon as he was done eating more body blows then a heavy weight, Cupid asked “Why are you doing this?” “You stole all our girlfriends and we want them back.” “How can I do that? I love all seven of them too much!” “You’re Cupid and tomorrow’s Valentine’s Day. We’ll go to them tomorrow and beg to have them back. Then you hit them with an arrow so that they take us back. If you don’t, we’ll be back here and make it so you can’t love anybody.” Cupid was heartbroken but he saw there was no way out. The next day, he went to his 7 girlfriends’ houses and shot them with the arrow that got them back with their exes. So, the next day, Cupid returned to Mount Olympus and started production for next year’s set of arrows. In the meantime, he tried to work on plans to hopefully find love one day. He figured he might talk to Death, who lived next door.
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