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CCM offers affordable classes this summer BY BILL SANFILIPPO Contributor
Local college students from across the state plan to register for classes offered at County College of Morris in Randolph, N.J. this summer. However, students are finding it difficult when trying to meet their graduation deadlines because colleges and universities are demanding more from their students. “Many students are looking to earn some additional college credits and save on tuition,” said Michele Dunn, registrar at CCM. “Summer is a good time to catch up on missed courses or get ahead to lighten the credit load during the fall semester.” According to the summer catalog published at the end of January by CCM, the school will offer several courses in the summer including classes in nursing, marketing, mathematics, English and more. Although there has been a slight increase for per-credit tuition, CCM still remains the most
Sign in front of campus to apply for summer classes. cost efficient amongst other higher education institutions in the area after comparing cost with Rutgers University, the College of Saint Elizabeth and Centenary College. A new tuition increase will become effective at the begin-
ning of the 2013 summer semester. The per-credit cost for an incounty resident will be $134.50, while the out-of-county resident cost per credit rises to $251.50. “I don’t want to, but I have to,” said Katlyn Houtz, an education and psychology major from
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Landing. “At least it is a cheaper option than other institutions.” The Office of Records and Registration at CCM reported that approximately 5,000 students attended classes at CCM last summer, and approximately 1,400 of them were visiting stu-
dents last summer. The office also reported that summer enrollment has increased over the last few years. Frank Caccavale, 20, of Morris Plains, is currently enrolled in a one-day-a-week hybrid course offered at CCM. He is a full-time student at The College of New Jersey in Ewing, N.J. and plans to take classes at CCM this summer. “I find summer classes to be better to dedicate yourself for only one class than to 5 at the same time,” Caccavale commented. As a technology education major, taking summer courses will allow him to graduate faster in a more cost-efficient manner. Based on Rutgers University’s website, in state tuition percredit for the summer sessions at Rutgers will be $333 and $768 for students outside of New Jersey. That is nearly three times the amount an in-county student would pay per credit at CCM.
Should the next pope bring changes to the church? Managing Editor
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Pope Benedict XVI broke an age-old tradition of the Roman Catholic Church when he announced his resignation Feb. 11. For over 600 years, popes have led the church until their death; a resignation, up until now, was unheard of. But maybe that’s not the only tradition the church could change. U.S. Catholics are divided on whether or not they think the next pope should bring new changes to the Catholic Church, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, an organization that conducts surveys and analytical research on religion and public life. “To love the church means also to have the courage to take difficult, painful decisions, always keeping the good of the church in mind, not oneself,” the pope said in his final address to the public on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Pope Benedict XVI officially stepped down on Feb. 28. The Catholic Church is hoping to replace him before March 24, the start of Holy Week.
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According to BBC News, there are 10 cardinals or bishops worldwide, including Cardinal Timothy Dolan from New York, in the running to be the 266th pope. Should reforms to traditional Catholic policies come with the next pope? Fifty one percent of the Catholics surveyed felt it was important to uphold tradition, while the remaining 46 percent said that the next pope should move in new directions. “I think some change will be good,” said Lauren Ciallella, a 22-year-old early childhood education major and Catholic. “It would help draw people to God.” The study posed an openended question to its participants asking what new directions the Church should move in, resulting in a multitude of answers. Nineteen percent of respondents said that the church should become more modern; this was the most popular answer. The church should “move with the times,” said Chris Cook, a 19-year-old business major. “But they shouldn’t go outside of what God says.”
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Fourteen percent said that the church should allow priests to marry, according to the study. When the question was asked more directly, 58 percent supported it. Danielle VanSaders, an 18-year-old culinary arts & science major, is a Catholic and said she feels that “if [a priest] finds someone to love, [that priest] should be able to get married. It should be a choice.” Another 9 percent of the responses said that the church should allow women to be priests. “As long as they are knowledgeable about everything, they should be able to do it,” Cook said. VanSaders said allowing women to be priests would be good both for the church and for women. She thinks it’s important for women to be seen as equal. Ciallella disagrees. “I don’t think women should be priests because women need someone... to love and take care of them, not just God.” Some additional responses were that the church should accept birth control, be less conservative, and be less focused on money.
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Pope Benedict XVI greets pilgrims outside the Dom cathedral “The church shouldn’t judge,” VanSaders said. It should simply be “a place to pray” or worship. “Everyone should be accepted no matter what background
they’re from,” Ciallella said. “Let
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them be a part of the church and be with God...so they can be better [people].”
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March 6, 2013
Travel Column: Island Puritans, pirates, presidents BY TIM CUTLER Contributor
BY LISA PALACIO
What are your plans for this summer? Maria Lobel, 22 Liberal Arts Jersey City “I plan on taking summer classes and going to China.”
Dennis Gangley, 19 Music Recording Denville “Working and going to a Fishbone concert.”
Christy Ioannidis, 24 Radiography Byram “Spending time down the shore, taking a summer class, and attending a good friend’s wedding.” Alex Post, 20 Music Recording Madison “Taking a trip to New Orleans and taking a music class there.”
Allison Scardena, 21 Exercise Science Denville “I plan on being a bridesmaid at my brother’s wedding and going to LBI.”
Anthony Rondan, 21 Nursing Dover “Going to Miami Beach.”
The Youngtown Edition The Student Newspaper of the County College of Morris County College of Morris • Mail Station SCC 226 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869-2086 Phone #: (973) 328-5224 Fax #: (973) 361-4031 E-mail: youngtownedition@gmail.com Editor in Chief..............................................................Khushbu Kapadia Managing Editor.........................................Carol Bermudez Enamorado Managing Editor.............................................................Colin Gallagher Managing Editor..........................................................Melissa Dellacato Business Manager..................................................................Bianca Iuso News Editor.......................................................................Brian Capriola Features Editor......................................................................Kelby Clark Entertainment Editor........................................................Nicole Darrah Sports Editor....................................................................... Toni DeMaio Photography Editor..............................................................Lisa Palacio Layout Editor....................................................................... Jordan Barth Copy Editor...................................................................... Katie Londono Online Editor............................................................... Thomas Skidmore Social Media Editor .................................................... Taylor Murphy Communications Manager.......................................... Jacob Winterfield Technical Adviser...............................................................Wilma Martin Staff: Samantha Gordon, William SanFilippo, Haley Becza, Ryan Banta, Vincent Infinito, Sean Lobins Adviser: John Soltes The Youngtown Edition is printed every other Wednesday during the fall and spring semester. Unless specified, the opinions of the editorial page are those of the editorial board. Signed letters to the editor of 250 words of fewer are welcome and should be dropped off on a disk in the Youngtown mailbox in SCC 226 or e-mailed to theyoungtownedition@yahoo.com. All students are welcome to contribute articles to The Youngtown Edition either in person or via e-mail. However, students cannot receive a byline if they belong to the organization on which they are reporting. Writers must include a telephone number where they can be reached. The deadline for submission is the Wednesday prior to the date of publication.
Lewis Morris was a pirate one of the very few who retired with an honest career as a planter and trader with one of the largest fortunes in the New World. Actually, it was his brother, Richard, who did most of the looting and pillaging, but they both had the same price on their heads. Their descendants include a royal governor of New Jersey (the “M” in CCM), who would sign the Declaration of Independence, as well as presidents Nixon and Bush. It all started on Providence Island, a volcanic speck in the western Caribbean. Dick and Lew were dirt-poor Welsh boys from Monmouth who had signed on to Lord Warwick’s latest colonial adventure. His Massachusetts colony looked unlikely to generate a profit, and the word was out that the Indians were not friendly. Providence Island looked to be a fine place to grow tobacco, a valuable cash crop which would surely cover costs and create a profit. The ship Seaflower unloaded its Puritan settlers and their gear, but everyone could see the Spanish treasure galleons sailing past. It didn’t take long for young Dick and Lew to figure out that attacking His Most Catholic Majesty’s vessels would be more
valuable than coaxing weeds out of the stony ground. After a few years, the viceroy of New Spain puts an end to this nuisance, and the entire Puritan colony was forcibly ejected from Old Providence Island. Some go to Connecticut; some go to the Bahamas (where they found a settlement they called New Providence Island). Dick and Lew settled in Barbados, where they perfected the process of creating white sugar. They made a substantial fortune trading sugar for timber (from New England), old world merchandise (mostly smuggled from Holland), and slaves. As experienced buccaneers, Dick and Lew were ideal leaders for a secret attack on the sparsely-inhabited Spanish Island of Jamaica - one perfectly suited for sugar and freebooting. The expedition included old Admiral Penn, whose bonus for the job was a big chunk of unclaimed real estate just south of New Netherlands. The Morris brothers were entitled to King Charlie’s thanks also and set up a new operation on a pretty estate just north of the newly-acquired Manhattan Island. It’s still called “Morrisania.” Dick Morris delegated the Barbados end of the business while Lew was in New York. Their fleet of ships bought lum-
ber, rice, flour, salted meats, and useful merchandise from Boston to Charleston to trade for molasses and slaves throughout the Caribbean. The enterprise was exceptionally profitable - probably the first blue-chip company in the New World. It was all over when Dick died in 1672. Dick’s infant son, also named Lewis, ended up living with Uncle Lew in New York. This was the Lewis Morris who grew up to be governor of New Jersey; he wasn’t very popular, but when Hunterdon County was split up, the Assembly named one of the new counties after him. Today, Old Providence is a sleepy tropical paradise populated by the descendants of the Puritan colony’s slaves (so they say). Aside from relatives who come back for short reunions, the only other visitors seem to be experienced scuba divers. On the northern end of the island is “Fort Warwick,” where Captain Henry Morgan’s pirate army divvied up the loot after sacking Panama City in 1688. Naturally, some people believe there is still plenty of buried treasure on the island. At the southern end of Providence is Morris Hill, a poignant reminder that Dick and Lew Morris left another lasting mark on a remote island far from home. Might be a good place to dig for treasure!
CCM students say ‘ICAN’ mentor BY JACOB WINTERFIELD Communications Manager
The Volunteer Club at County College of Morris began training for the ICAN (Intergeneration Community Advancement Network) mentoring program Feb. 22, which gives young adults the opportunity to be a role model for middle school students. Volunteer Club President Lina Maria Alfonso said the program is a great opportunity to learn positive communication skills. “A lot of people in the Volunteer Club want to do social work or become doctors,” Alfonso said. “Getting the skills to interact with younger children will be important.” The ICAN program is run by Empowerment Institute, Inc. and it will involve Roxbury and Morristown schools. The Volunteer Club will be focused mostly on Morristown’s Frelinghuysen Middle School because the Roxbury program started in December, according to Alfonso. The Volunteer Club members must complete 12 hours of training before taking part in the ICAN mentoring program. During the first training session, Alfonso said that participants received a workbook explaining the rights and responsibilities of the mentors. Daniela Lato, a Volunteer Club member, said the training taught her that relationships are like a triangle, with the mentor, mentee, and supervisor at different important points. “I’m looking forward to the program because I would like to become a child psychologist one day,” Lato said. “People usually don’t listen to kids when they
need someone to talk to.” The ICAN program consists of four tier group mentoring and one-on-one mentoring. The four tiers of group mentors are high school, college, professional adults, and senior citizens. According to Empowerment Institute, Inc., the objectives of the four tier group mentors are to assist mentees in developing social cooperation, increase team building skills by working each week on a variety of activities and projects, and cultivate conflict resolution skills within a group. Each tier of mentors will meet at least once per month in two mentors to four mentee group ratios. “The mentoring pairs are not chosen at random, the supervisors of the programs will see which personalities of the mentees are best suited for the personality of the mentor, who did you click with,” Alfonso said. After the 12 hours of training and a background check the Volunteer Club members will get a chance to meet with the children participating in the ICAN program. All the mentors and mentees will have a chance to interact through games and activities before a final mentoring pair is chosen according to Alfonso. Volunteer Club Secretary, Theresa Davis, said the ICAN program will offer kids the chance to be involved in a positive social circle. “Some kids feel like they don’t fit in certain activities, like sports for example,” Davis said. “The ICAN program will give kids who don’t necessarily fit in, a chance to be part of something fun and beneficial to their future.” Mentors will help mentees
set and achieve goals and assist in the cultivation of life skills. Not everyone has a positive influence in their lives, Alfonso said. According to Alfonso, the ICAN program gives college students a chance to pass on some of the pitfalls they’ve experienced so the younger generation can learn from their mistakes.
COME TO THE CAREER CHOICES WORKSHOP AND LEARN ABOUT YOUR CAREER INTERESTS! If you are unsure of your career plans or confused about your major, this workshop can be very helpful! You will take the Career Decision-Making System – a self scoring interest test and also get an introduction to FOCUS 2 – an online career planning assessment tool. These tools will help give you a better understanding about which careers/majors match your personality, interests, values, and abilities. Please call the Office of Counseling and Student Success 973-328-5140 to reserve a spot. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Henderson Hall Room 215
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Fashion Club cultivates interest among CCM students BY CAROL BERMUDEZ ENAMORADO Managing Editor
At County College of Morris the Fashion Club’s main goal is to be able to put together the annual student showcase on May 2 for the end of the semester. “This showcase is treated like any high-end fashion show with cohesive and extensive lines per designer,” said Katie Hopkins, design major and vice president of the Fashion Club at CCM. This year design students will be showcasing a “metamorphosis” of each of their designs and its uniqueness. The concept is to make the clothing different. Every style from pants, dresses and shorts will be incorporated. The runway will entertain the viewers with the diversity each designer will present in their clothing line.
Students who are designers, fashion merchandisers, models, hair and makeup artists or even students with interest in fashion get involved to gain experience and build their portfolio. “For all the garments to come together, it’s an honor to see everything all the kids have done.” said Pamela Mina, fashion merchandising major and vice president of the fashion club at CCM. Staying true to previously successful and recurrent fundraisers, the Fashion Club has already held two bake sales to help raise money towards their club. They were also able to have their first thrift sale for students on campus. “We received positive feedback and we want to have more when the weather is nice so more students can see,” Mina said. On March 23, the Fashion Club will be taking a trip into the city to visit garment centers, fash-
ion schools and museums. “It will thing for the students to take with are planning to transfer, and they be fun and it’s only five dollars them in the future. They have can offer the first-hand experiround trip.” their portfolios, for students who ence they had here at CCM. “Aside from the show we try to inspire interest in fashion,” said Hopkins. “How you dress really is a reflection on how you feel.” The Fashion Club strives to encourage students in their talents. They are open to all students who are interested in fashion or just want to help out the club. The students support and learn from each other. “It’s unlike any other club, we have students of different majors who are interested in fashion,” Mina said. “We have business majors who want to be entrepreneurs, and nurse majors PHOTO BY CAROL BERMUDEZ ENAMORADO who enjoy fashion.” President Katie Hopkins and Vice President Pamela Mina of the Fashion Mina said it is some- Club pose in the sewing room
Music Column: Rock virus plagues CCM
BY MATT ROMMEIHS Contributor
New music within the genre of rock has been withering faster than a flower at the end of summer within this decade. The commercially produced rock that has been thrust into our ears by the media and other sources is weighed down with overproduction and a stereotypical image of what rock is “supposed” to sound like. Many kids without a rock scene to live within still cling to legends such as Kurt Cobain or Paul McCartney to find something they can appreciate for its era and genre changing sound. While this is nothing to be ashamed of, as many of us find our musical roots in the classics of the past, this most recent decade has unfortunately not yielded many ground
breaking developments for us slowly antiquating rockers longing for a new scene to dig our heels into. For me personally, I found this slow decline into overproduction depressing and heart wrenching when I listen to what our beloved rock music once was. That is, until I discovered the tough as nails, in your face, and melodic re-emergence of surf rock style bands writing about life as a teenager and a young adult in this day in age. This genre includes emerging bands such as FIDLAR, Wavves, and Japandroids which are all outstanding examples of what the commercially accepted rock music of today has lost. They are not overproduced. They are melodic, and take the genre into their embrace and save it from the slow monotonous decline it has been in. When you listen to FIDLAR’s “No
Waves” or “5 to 9” off of their self- titled album you hear a group of surf and skate board riding punks blasting about what the life of a fast paced and rebellious young adult is like. They heavily reflect the sound of early 1960’s surf bands mixed with the snot of the late ‘70s punk movement. When listening to Japandroids you get a similar resonation of a surf rock band of the ‘50s, but with more melodic tones of classic rock and most importantly a pop friendly band. They allow the listener a more accessible introduction into this emerging genre of music bridging the gap between commercially written pop music and the newly emerging passionately written songs of this rebirth of surf rock. Finally, Wavves brings a sour psychedelic, scorching and distorted take on this new music. This San Diego based duo
of lo-fi rockers completely transform this genre into something never heard before in past generations of music. Their song “Post Acid” off of their album “King of the Beach” is an exciting new take on a relic of a concept and drops you right on a surf board in the middle of Woodstock with a beverage in hand. Rock seems to be a virus which continues to evolve and outlast the “antidotes” of lame pop elements and electronic based monotonous music which seems to have grasped the public’s attention. I hope that these new suggestions will open your eyes as they did mine and I will be back next edition with a brand new genre and new bands. As always thanks for reading and if you have any suggestions of emerging bands I am all ears.
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Used games a thing of the past? BY SEAN LOBINS Contributor
When someone walks into their local Gamestop and trades in a video game, Gamestop turns around and sells that game for a profit. These games are called pre-owned or used games. The prices of used games can vary, but it can be an economical alternative to new, full-priced games for all types of customers. However, this alternative may soon be affectively eliminated. The Xbox 360 is the current and premiere gaming system. Microsoft’s Xbox 360 was released in November of 2005 and according to joystiq.com, they have sold 76 million units as of Feb. 11. Last year, rumors surfaced about Microsoft’s next big system: the Xbox 720. The Xbox 720 is said
to be Blu-Ray compatible, have a DVR, and will be 3D compatible. However, there is one thing that stands out among all of its specs: the Xbox 720 will allegedly not run used games. This comes as a great disappointment to customers that would buy used games. Ronnie Kumpf, a former Gamestop employee said he does not like this news. Kumpf said he hates the idea of the Xbox 720. “Personally I will not go out and buy if it doesn’t support used games,” Kumpf said. “I personally think it helps everybody if they use used games. It’s like they [Microsoft] are holding us hostage. What if the Xbox breaks? What if you can’t get your games back? You have to re-buy them.” Kumpf had nothing but posi-
tive things to say about playing and buying used games. “Used games, I believe, are good for people who have low money, and I believe they are for those that don’t want to spend $60 on a game they are not sure about. I also believe they are good for the economy,” he said. Kumpf is a former Gamestop employee. He feels this would do nothing to Gamestop, and that they would adapt. “They will turn themselves into a retro gaming store and sell Nintendo Entertainment System and other old games. If it turns out to be true, they won’t sell any new products and only sell games from the Xbox 360 to the NES. They will adapt.” The Xbox 720 not running used games could eliminate a
significant source of revenue for Gamestop, because a good portion of their inventory are used games. Jessica Gaydick is the current manager of a Gamestop located in Boonton, NJ. Gaydick said more often than not costumers come into buy used games. “Maybe 7 out of 10.” When she was asked if customers come in to buy used more often than new she simply said “Yes.” When the question came up about how many games she gets as trade-ins a day she said: “25.” The big question for her was would she get a Xbox 720 if it didn’t play used games. “No,” she said. “At this point, I pretty much only purchase preowned games. I do a lot of my gaming on PC, so I wouldn’t really want to get a system that
wouldn’t run used games.” Tom Alessandra is a assistant manager at the Gamestop in Boonton and his collection of games are mostly used. “A good like 65 percent,” Tom said about the portion of his collection of games that were used. Tom said instead of sticking with Xbox 360, he said he would look around. “I honestly would look around at Sony and see what the other competition is running. Yes, I would like to look for an alternative offer first if that came to be true.” Used games are an economic alternative for those who want to get video games cheap. They also provide Gamestop with another revenue stream. The Xbox 720 would upset the status quo as it relates to used games.
The two sides of online dating BY KHUSHBU KAPADIA Editor in chief
Online dating continues to be a viable option for many people. With the age of technology rising more than ever, people have more options and a variety to online dating. However, there is much controversy over whether online dating is really worth it and whether it’s safe. There are millions of online dating sites and mobile applications publically available , both free and with a price. The dating sites range from a vague category,
to a very specific category, such as religion, race and gender. Due to these categories, we assume that online dating narrows down your choices to what best fits your needs in your partner. Furthermore, in individual dating sites, one is allowed to search for partners according to their specific preferences, such as height, weight and even income. However, according to a study by Daily Infographic, called “Is online dating worth it?”, 81 percent of online daters provide inaccurate data on their profiles regarding height, weight or age. In ad-
dition, when it comes to weight, women claim to be 8.5 pounds thinner than they really are and men describe themselves as two pounds thinner and a half inch taller. Also, according to the study, women use profile photos taken 1.5 years earlier and men use profile pictures that are 6 months old on average. The inaccurate information on dating sites poses an issue for daters interested in a specific person. For example, an MTV show called Catfish portrays the outcomes of online dating. The show follows people who have been in passionate online relationships as they meet their would-be soul mates in person for the first time. It’s based on the 2010 documentary Catfish, and the movie’s star, Nev Schulman, guides the show’s subjects through their journey. The outcomes of Catfish were at times positive, but most times negative. The suspected online dater is at most times fake or sometimes a completely different person. The show either ends in happiness or, at most times, in tears and sadness. The show explains and portrays what really could be behind the computer, compared to what
you imagine according to the dating profile. Although there is a chance for inaccuracies on dating profiles, there are some people who have been successful in their quest to finding love. CNN.com explains one successful online dating story which ended in happiness. Due to increasing technology, online dating has become increasingly popular. In the study by Daily Infographic, in 2007, 20 million people visited or used an online dating site, whereas, in 2012, 40 million people visited or used an online dating site. Also according to the study, there are some reasons to consider online dating. Some reasons include getting to know your date from the comfort zone of your home, eliminate people who don’t match your personality and show your interest without face-to-face rejection. For people interested in taking a closer look at various dating sites and the pros and cons of each of them, Business Insider provides detailed information on specific dating sites.
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Energy drinks not as healthy as once thought? BY KELBY CLARK Features Editor
While some students at County College of Morris decide to stir up a steaming cup of coffee in the morning, others resolve to pick and choose from the assortment of energy drinks offered in the cafeterias. Yet, with recent controversy surrounding label changes and health hazards in this sect of the beverage industry, students will be soon seeing some new information on the sides of energy drink containers that may or may not make them rethink their choice of a daily pick-meup. Monster Beverage Corp.’s popularized brand energy drinks will no longer be considered dietary supplements. The company will change the labeling on all of its energy drink products so that the beverages will now have to adhere to Food and Drug Administration guidelines for conventional foods, according to an ABC News report. The changes are primarily in response to recent scrutiny and speculation surrounding the overall safety of the energy drinks. The changes also address any confusion consumers may encounter when attempting to understand a product’s labeling. Monster’s CEO Rodney Sacks told Beverage Digest that the cans will now list Nutrition Facts rather than Supplement Facts and will disclose each can and container’s caffeine content for the first time, according to the Huffington Post. In the past Monster Beverage Corp. chose not release its caffeine levels, but Consumer Reports had its researchers test caffeine contents in 16 energy drinks in 2012. Test results showed that Monster brand energy drinks had more than 270 milligrams of caffeine in a 24-ounce can, according to CBS News reports. “I find that I don’t enjoy energy drinks,” said Nicholas Cruz, business major at CCM. “I feel there is too much sugar and caf-
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Various Monster Energy drinks at CCM’s cafeteria. feine in them and that makes the drink unenjoyable. I do though like coffee, because I feel like I’m in control of how much sugar I put in it.” Energy drinks, on average, contain much higher amounts of caffeine than an average serving of coffee. In filter or drip coffee, caffeine levels vary widely, although values between 115-175 milligrams per cup tend to be the norm, according to EnergyFiend. com. The amount in straight brewed coffee is a little less than that in filter or drip coffee, with values generally between 80-135 milligrams per cup. Yet, some students feel that even with the high caffeine content in Monster brand energy drinks and other brands’ beverages, energy drinks will still re-
main their preferred source for a daily boost. “I like the Mocha Coffee Monster . . . I do get them pretty often,” said communications major Carly Kalbfleisch. “I didn’t really know how bad they were for you, and I drink it because I like ice coffee type drinks, and I also feel the energy kick fast.” At CCM, students appear to enjoy and consume more energy drinks than any other beverage on campus. Holly Tighe, Director of Dining Services for Chartwells at CCM noted that Monster beverages are one of the top-selling beverages sold on campus. “ I literally can’t keep it on the shelves, it sells more than Coke or any juice. We sell less coffee than we due Monster. I don’t think it’ll really have an effect on sale,” said
Tighe. One student even feels that the disclosure of the ingredients on the labels of Monster brand energy drink containers will encourage the consumption of more powerful beverages. Media studies major Matthew Rommeihs said that consumers will probably be more inclined to drink stronger energy drinks now that the label reveals ingredient information. “If I saw one monster with 150 milligrams of caffeine and one with 175 milligrams, I’m sure it’d be obvious which one I’d choose. If they were going to dissuade me they’d have to write, ‘This product will kill you’ on the side, like cigarettes.” However, reports show that there is no certainty Monster
CCM students over 30 have a head start BY CANDICE SACCO Contributor
Tomica Smith, 37, of Hackettstown, contemplated her future after the upscale salon she worked for went out of business. After attending Dover Business College for six months and acquiring a certification in massage therapy, her career was at a standstill. “The economy had changed and massages weren’t important to people anymore,” Smith said. “I had to go to my next favorite thing…counseling. So, I came to CCM for a better education and to solidify my future.” Smith’s story is like many of the adult students at County College of Morris. The economy has forced many people, some of whom entered the workforce years ago, to return to college to solidify their futures. Many of them are over the age of 30. In the United States, the number of students age 35 and older has doubled from 9.6 percent to 19.2
percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Eileen Steuer, 58, of Parsippany, had a similar situation to Smith. “I lost my job and realized I couldn’t get another job without a two-year degree,” Steuer said. “I didn’t know what to expect.” Many students don’t know what to expect going into college for the first time. The experience can be more intimidating when one’s classmates are young enough to be their children or grandchildren. Recent research at CCM shows the majority of adult students are, surprisingly, not intimidated by their younger counterparts. “I wasn’t intimidated by the other students,” said Rose Pennimpede, 57, of Dover. “It doesn’t bother me that I’m older. I’m wiser now.” Life experience is one characteristic that might give adult students an advantage over younger students. “I believe being older and having more life
experience has definitely given me an advantage over younger students,” Smith said. “I’m more serious about the work and at a better place in my life to fully absorb the material.” Another advantage for adult students is that some colleges, including CCM, try to accommodate to their needs. The Boston Globe reported that many universities are trying to attract older students by offering on-campus child care, evening office hours and evening classes. All of these amenities are available at CCM. “I’m so grateful for night classes,” Smith said. “It allows me to keep my current job while pursuing a degree.” Adult students also have a hunger for knowledge that, some professors say, surpass that of the 18 to 21 year old college student. In a recent interview for website Sixwise.com, Robert W. Greene, PhD, professor of emeritus of French at the State University of New York at Albany, stated that
adult students often “show their younger classmates that being committed to learning is a deeply satisfying way to live.” Adult students may also be a pleasure for the professor in the classroom. Greene went on to say that adult students tend to “develop good study habits quickly, come to class prepared and seek to learn as much as they can in a course. In a word, they are motivated, thus are a pleasure to teach.” For those who are a little anxious about returning to the classroom, Greene has some words of encouragement. In referring to adult students, he stated, “their maturity was more of an advantage than a disadvantage to them, and their very presence in the classroom demonstrated to one and all that their passion to learn and to succeed in their studies was real.”
Beverage Corp. will remove any of potent ingredients from its beverages. “It has not been confirmed whether or not the labeling change will result in any ingredients being removed from Monster beverages,” reported Huffington Post writer Candice Choi. Regardless of what Monster Beverage Corp. decides to change or disclose about its products, energy supplements can still be obtained from a number of various sources. “It’s now up to the consumer to take the risk or not,” said communications major, Trey Gambrell.
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Students dress in style at CCM BY CANDICE SACCO Contributor
Randolph, N.J.- Animal print, stripes and black and white ensembles graced the runways at this year’s Fashion Week in New York City. Diane von Furstenberg, Christian Dior and Marc Jacobs were just a few designers that wowed fashionistas with their spin on old favorites such as the power suit, pencil skirt and ruffles. But how does this translate to real people who may not be able to fit these designer fashions into their budget? “Since I’m paying for college, I can’t afford designer,” said Samantha Kanuch, 19, of Blairstown. “My dream is to own a Louis Vuitton bag.” Kanuck is like several students at County College of Morris who can’t afford designer labels. For most women, designer clothing is like the holy grail; they’ve heard of it, but it’s truly unattainable.
“I have a few designer items,” said Allison Higgins, 18, of Kinnelon. “But most were gifted to me.” Some people are lucky enough, though, to have a few treasured items that were exchanged for holidays, but overall designer clothes are not that important to the students of CCM. Instead, they are shopping at stores like Forever 21, Guess and Charlotte Russe. These stores might not be considered to have haute couture, but they are name brands, which offer cheaper alternatives. These students might be switching stores soon, though. Now some retailers are actually making designer brands affordable. Target recently teamed up with Neiman Marcus to start selling designer brands, according to NYC Magazine. Carolina Herrera, Jason Wu and Marc Jacobs, to name a few designers, have been available at Target stores across the country since Dec. 1, 2012. The price range is from $7.99 to $500. This development may or may not affect the popula-
tion at CCM. “I have my own sense of style,” Kanuch said. “I don’t pay attention to that stuff.” Trends don’t seem to phase them. When walking through the hallowed halls at CCM, one can see the majority of students in comfortable clothing, perhaps even pajamas. They are letting the world know that comfort trumps fashion any day. “However a person wants to dress,” said Mary Cardona, 19, of Dover. “However they feel comfortable is what they should wear.” Wearing pajamas to school is one thing, but when these women go out socially it’s a whole different story. While they still don’t consider the couture of Herrera or Dior, they do like to get dressed up on their own terms. “When I go out, I do it up,” Cardona said. “I accessorize. It might not be high fashion, but I look good.”
Sussex County residents enroll at CCM BY HALEY BECZA Contributor
Randolph N.J.- Residents of Sussex County, young and old, are applying to County College of Morris, even though current enrollment price is almost doubled for out-of-county residents. According to CCM’s website, both in- and out-of-county students pay $117 per credit and on top of that, out-of-county residents pay an additional $117 per credit. All students are also charged a $17.50 college fee per credit, making out-of-county en-
rollment a total of $251.50 per credit. “Sussex Community College didn’t have my major, but a lot of people transfer to CCM because they don’t like the campus,” said Meg Leider, a fashion merchandising major at CCM. “I took a class at Sussex once and I [hated] it. They aren’t up to date on the technology.” Leider said she did not enjoy the small class sizes. She enjoys having more people in her class to share ideas and opinions. “I beg my mom every semester to let me transfer to CCM,”
said Frank Neglia, a criminal justice major at Sussex County Community College. Neglia said he feels as if he isn’t getting a fulfilling experience at SCC and that CCM would give him the experience he is looking for. “Every time I would meet with my adviser about transferring options, they couldn’t give me a straight answer,” said Neglia. “Finally I just asked my friend from CCM, and he showed me the stuff his adviser gave him.” Transferring was an important topic for Neglia and because
2013 County College of
Morris Peace Prize
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.
of CCM he was able to gather the information he needed to apply for fall 2013 admission at Montclair State University. “I always heard CCM was one of the top community colleges in the country,” said Cristhian Medrana, a business major at CCM. “I looked into it and read that their business program is really great.” According to a student review page online, many nursing majors choose CCM as an entry way into a university nursing program. Students expressed that they had unbelievable con-
nections with their professors at CCM and had never worked harder. When Eric Vartanian, a business administration major at CCM, was exploring his options for college he had the chance to speak with baseball coaches from both CCM and SCC. They both offered him a position on their team and Vartanian chose CCM. “I chose CCM because all of my friends are here,” Vartanian said, “and the education is better without a doubt.”
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Rutgers women’s basketball coach Vivian Stringer gets 900 win BY TONI DEMAIO Sports Editor
Head coach of the Rutgers women’s basketball team Vivian Stringer reached her 900th career win Tuesday, Feb. 26 after defeating South Florida by a score of 68-56. Stringer and her team have been trying to get to 900 ever since their 899th win four games ago. Since beating Cincinnati on Feb. 9, the Rutgers Scarlet Knight women’s basketball team had been struggling to get that last win for coach Stringer after losing to DePaul, Connecticut, Syracuse and St. Johns. With only two more games left in the 2013 season, Stringer’s team has pulled out that last needed win just in time.
Erica Wheeler, a member of the women‘s basketball team who scored big on Tuesday night with a total of 24 points, talked of the frustration she felt after struggling to get Stringer her 900th win. “It’s almost a little heartbreaking because she gives her heart out when she coaches,” she said in an article for espn.com. “So to not get her that 900th win as soon as we needed to, I cried a couple times at night. It was important tonight to definitely get her that win.” Not only were Rutgers students and athletes excited for their school team, but a number of students here at CCM have also been watching Stringer and her players waiting for that long overdue 900th win. “My sister actually went to the game
and I watched it on television. It was really fun to watch,” said CCM student Dave Bogomolny. “Knowing that only a few people have achieved that and one of them is a Rutgers coach is pretty cool. It‘s so close to home and great for the state of NJ.” Stringer, who is now in the middle of her 18 season as head coach at Rutgers with an overall career record of 900-330, joins only four other Division I women’s basketball coaches and three other Division I men’s basketball coaches in this impressive accomplishment. While Stringer is happy to be part of this group, she is also ready to put it behind her and focus again on coaching young women rather than the number game she has recently found herself in.
“It’s interesting you say that,” said Stringer in an interview after the game with espnU. “Everybody kept talking about how close we were, but I really try not to focus on that at all. I really hope that the young women have learned life lessons on the court and can transfer that to life.” When the final buzzer went off in the Rutgers gymnasium, the crowd, of just over 1,300 people, cheered for Stringer by chanting “900” over and over again. Players, fans and staff congratulated the head coach and showed their appreciation for the time and dedication she has put into the basketball team over the past 18 seasons.
James, Wade keep the Heat’s fire scorching BY COLIN GALLAGHER Managing Editor
LeBron James playing the best basketball of his career, combined with a healthy Dwayne Wade, have the Miami Heat sitting comfortably atop the Eastern Conference. Simply put, James, as of Feb. 28, 2013, is on pace for the most productive season ever. James’ season thus far has been more productive than Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan’s best years. Even Wilt Chamberlin, during his legendary 1962-63 season where he averaged 44.8 points per game. Productivity is measured by player efficiency rating, otherwise known as PER. James has led the NBA in PER for the past 6 seasons. Up from 30.74 to 31.87 this season, James is putting up absurdly ridiculous stat lines. 27.3 points per game looks great from any player, but keep in mind that James is
shooting nearly 57 percent from the field. However, there’s more to James’ game than just scoring. He also is averaging 7.3 assists, 8.1 rebounds, 1.7 steals and a block per game this season. All this adds up to James being the single most dominant player in the league right now. James’ domination isn’t the only thing Heat fans have to look forward to in the second half of the season. Wade’s health has been a concern for the last year, and he seems to finally be healthy again. This then translates into a more fluid and functional Heat team, especially on the defensive end. The energy that Wade and James bring on defense makes the entire team energized. The contagiousness catches every player, benefitting each player solely, but more importantly the team
as a whole is nearly unstoppable when their defense is playing well. Another benefit of having a healthy Dwayne Wade helps cover up James’ single, and often criticized weakness; his poor 4th quarter play. Wade has a history of making clutch shots and playing well in the final quarter. This will certainly help take pressure off James, possibly even helping him become the clutch player he so desperately wants to become because the pressure will be somewhat alleviated. Love him or hate him, you have to respect James’ game. He’s the greatest player on the planet right now, and his numbers prove it. Primed to take the Heat to the NBA Finals again is an understatement. James is barreling through competition with something to PHOTO COURTESY OF EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES SPORT / GETTY IMprove, and seems destined to repeat as AGES / UNIVERSAL IMAGES GROUP Dwayne Wade and Lebron James take a breather. a champion.