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CLC police teach safety for emergency situations
Rachel Schultz News Editor
On Sept. 30, the CLC police force put on an Active Threat Training (also called a Rapid Response Training) on the Lakeshore CLC campus in Waukegan. The training was intended to help first responders, including police and firefighters, rehearse responses in the event of a real emergency on campus. “The exercise is called a ‘scenario-based active shooter incident.’ ” said CLC Police Chief Tom Guenther. “We had the Waukegan Police Department, Vernon Hills, the Winthrop Harbor Police Department, the CLC department; Grayslake fire was also there.” The training was an attempt to reenact what would happen if there was a real incident at CLC, said Steve Ramirez an officer with the CLC police force. Rosalind Franklin University of North Chicago, supplied the “shooter.” He followed a specific plan, and the first responders practiced different responses for each scenario. The Latino Alliance and the Criminal Justice Club supplied the volunteers, who were instructed to play certain roles, such as wounded individuals.
The Criminal Justice Program, which trains students on the CLC campus as future police officers, was also involved. Some of the volunteers were also observers, who critiqued the performance
students. “This type of exercise is called an active threat training now, because there are many things that attackers might use to harm people,” said Guenther. “It used to be known as an
host a multi-agency response, which involves all the departments,” Guenther said. When police have to respond to a real emergency on campus, they take certain factors into
Officer Ramirez speaking to CLC Criminal Justice Club Secretary, Vanesa Guerrero Photo Courtesy of Michael Flores
of the officers and others involved. “They were extremely helpful and professional,” said Chief Guenther. In the wake of a rash of attacks on schools and campuses, including community colleges, preparation is increasingly important for law enforcement, as well as for
active shooter training.” The CLC police active threat training is only one of the events that the CLC police force uses to maintain readiness in the event of an emergency. “We regularly do preparedness events like this as a part of our ongoing training,” said Guenther. “Then, bi-annually, we
account, such as the type of weapon(s) involved, and the location of the shooter. “If [someone] calls in and says that somebody’s on the campus grounds or is in a classroom waving a firearm around, we would handle it one way,” said Officer Ramirez, who is also the adviser for the Criminal Justice Club.“Or
if they’re waving a knife there’s a different way to handle it. We try to get as much information as we can, going to the call.” Crucial information usually comes from people who call 911 during an emergency, said Ramirez, such as the demeanor and location of assailants; as well as what types of weapons they may be carrying. In the event of an attempted attack, students are not powerless, Ramirez said. There are three main things that staff, faculty, and students can do to prevent loss of life during an incident, Ramirez explained: Run, Hide, or Fight. “If you see something that’s happening here, run away from it as quick as possible, he said. “If you can’t run away from it, then try to hide somewhere in that area. Lock the doors, barricade the doors, turn off all the lights. Hide until the police come and deal with the situation. If you can’t run away, you can’t hide, you’re stuck there try to fight your way out of it.” Most school shootings are perpetrated by a single shooter, Ramirez said. So even if an attacker is armed, the force of a group of students and staff resisting that one assailant has a good chance of obstructing violence, and may even result in forcing the intruder to leave.
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Campus Connection Pass saves money for commuters to CLC Anastasia Gustafson
Staff Reporter CLC students are able to purchase a reduced fare Ventra Card on both the Lakeshore and Grayslake campus. The Campus Connection Pass is available for all college students and depending on the month of purchase, CCP holders can save at most 125 dollars compared to the Pace 30day pass. The pass is good for unlimited rides on Pace’s traditional, or regular routes and Call-n-Rides everyday of the week and at any time of day. All students can purchase the pass at any point in the year and it remains valid for the entirety of the semester. In order to verify the buyer’s status as a student, people must bring a class schedule with them while purchasing. Many students cannot commute via car to get to class here at CLC, and therefore, many people utilize the busing systems for convenience, cost, and efficiency. There are also many people who may not be aware these costeffective methods of transit are offered, or understand their cost advantages. For commuters to CLC,
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paying for gas in addition to finding places to park can be difficult, and therefore can also benefit from this pass. The Pace busing system is a great method of economic conservation, and can also help better
the environment, similar to carpooling. There is also a seven and 30-day bus pass, which gives the rider unlimited access to the busses for the seven or 30 day period once activated. Therefore, if a car breaks down or
perhaps the vehicle is not always in possession of the student, the Pace bussing pass might be an excellent way to ensure reliable transportation to school. Through the CLC hub, Pace buses stop at Route 565-Grand Avenue; Route
570-Fox Lake; Route 572-Washington; Route 590 Round Lake Area Pace On Demand; and Route 573-CLC/Hawthorn Mall. For more details on the the various types of passes offered, visit www. pacebus.com.
Social Action Club hosts suicide prevention panel
Rachel Schultz News Editor
The Social Action Club is hosting a suicide prevention panel on campus on Thursday, October 4th, from 3:30-5:30 pm. The panelists will include Martha Lally, a psychology professor at CLC with decades of experience in psychology and suicide prevention; Joe Tranchita, crisis care program coordinator at the Lake County Health Department; and Matthew Thornton, a police officer with the Zion Police Department, who will tell his story about nearly attempting suicide. The panel will be moderated
by club president Olivia Stueben. After the panel, members of the audience will be invited to share their stories. “It’s important that we’re presenting this from different angles,” said Janet Mason, the club advisor. “We want people to tell their stories,” said Mason. “We’re looking for stories from any perspective on this spectrum.” According to Thornton, he became suicidal as a police officer as a result of job stress and while seated in his squad car, reviewing the details of his planned suicide on a windy winter night, he was interrupted by a woman he recognized. She walked up to his car and
handed him a bracelet with a cross attached. “You need to have this,” the woman said and walked away. Her simple action saved his life. Thornton not only realized that his life was worth living, but changed his entire lifestyle as a result. He started an after-school basketball program called “My Father’s Business” to help give wayward kids from the Waukegan and Zion neighborhoods a sense of direction. Starting out with a halfdozen kids, he and the other adults in the program now mentor hundreds of boys and girls. Thornton will also talk about suicide prevention in
more detail and offer hope to students and others battling hopelessness on Oct. 12, at an event called, “How to live in a world that’s not pro-life,” sponsored by CLC Students for Life. The event will be held from 11-2 p.m. in the Student Lounge beside the Willow Cafe. According to the CDC, suicide has been listed as the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, with almost 45,000 people dying each year as a result. This is over twice the number of homicides in an average year. It is especially prevalent in younger people and it’s tragically the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34.
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, for each attempted suicide, there are about 11 unsuccessful attempts, or around 500,000 survivors of suicide. Support groups for suicide survivors and family members include Suicide Fighters Support Group, a 12,600-member Facebook group that protects members’ anonymity; the Alliance of Hope, and Spouses of Suicide. For more information or emergency help, contact the National Suicide Lifeline, reachable 24/7, at 1-800273-8255.
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Solar panels power up CLC’s buildings
Andrew Fine
News Editor The College of Lake County is currently ranked No. 8 in North America among two-year colleges, relatively speaking, in the Campus’ Sustainability Index. Sept. 22, CLC hosted a Solar Tour Event to show off the new renewable energy installations that runs throughout the A Wing Science and Engineering Building. “Events like these are not only good for the environment but brings the community together, share information, and get people educated,” said David Husemoller, sustainability manager. Not only is it good for the environment but “it’s for people empowerment” said Husemoller. With buildings like the A Wing, a Solar Photovoltaic System helps to provide energy for the entire building, and it consists of 187 pv panels. Most of the buildings have their own Solar Panels on top of the roof where it’s energy is harvested from the sun; additionally, the Solar Panels account for 20 percent of the energy that
is used by these buildings. There are geothermal heating and cooling systems that are being used within a green roof, estimated to be 1500 sq. ft. and is covered with plants, has rainwater collection systems that are used for our toilets, toxic gases from chemistry labs are filtered out of our buildings in such a way that our environment is not harmed, and so on. “It is all sustainable, even the toilets use rainwater” said Husemoller. It’s buildings like these that make people feel empowered and make them want to help the climate. CLC is demonstrating to its students and to the community the value of sustainability technology. “It’s interesting what the school is doing, and how a community as a whole can go green,” said Daniel Chavez, a CLC student who is going into the field of Ventilation. “There is nothing more empowering and lasting than allowing a community to come together, explore, educate, and learn ways to take action to make this world more sustainable, ” said Husemoller. “That is the key to a sustainable
New renewable energy installations of the Science and Engineering Building during Solar Tour Event. Photo courtesy of Alex Psyhogios
world.” Husemoller is on a mission and wants to make the world cleaner, safer, and more sustainable. “Climate change is real and we need to do something about,” he said. This building that CLC manages is just the tip of the iceberg,uthe students and generations that follow are the ones that need to take action and make changes. There is no running away
from the climate and it is not going to get better on its own. By “sharing information,” which Husemoller likes to reinforce, people get a step closer to having a sustainable environment. “People don’t know how to reduce waste or even think about it,” said Kevin Valencia, a CLC student who is currently majoring in Marine Biology. Marine Biology can deal
with reducing waste in the ocean in order to improve the quality of marine life. Valencia is aware that tons of plastics end up in the ocean and harms our ecosystem, and eventually our quality of life as well as most students don’t think twice about where that empty bottle goes when they toss it in the trash.
Lake County opioid initiative meets Oct. 18
Andy Pratt
Staff Writer The Lake County Opioid Initiative will meet at CLC on Oct. 18. “I would encourage any student to attend a meeting, and get involved,” State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim, who serves Lake County, one of the founders of the Initiative said. The Lake County Opioid Initiative is a collaborative effort in part by local health officials, law enforcement, politicians, as well as many others. It meets every third Thursday of the month, in room A013 at the Grayslake campus to exchange ideas and reports on the progress made in dealing with local opioid addiction and abuse. A complete list
of dates can be found at opioidinitiative.org. “This is a problem that will require a communal solution,” Nerheim said. Members of the Initiative, including Nerheim as well as State Senator Melinda Bush, Bill Gentes with the Lake County Health Department, in addition to others will also host the event “An Epidemic Hits Home” on Oct. 2, at the Grayslake campus. Guest speakers, including recovered opiate addict Nick Morgan, as well as a panel open for questions, will present from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m. in room A011. The Lake County Opioid Initiative was established in 2013. One of the programs that was inspired by members of the Initiative, includes the A Way Out program, in
which a person seeking help for an opioid addiction or overdose, may request assistance from law enforcement without arrest. Another program includes the Text-A-Tip hotline, which can be reached by texting the code LAKECO to 274-637. Also a member of the Lake County Opioid Initiative, is United States congressman Brad Schneider, who represents the tenth district. Congressman Schneider is up for reelection on Nov. 6. “There are states that have levels of addiction that would boggle the mind,” Schneider said. Schneider, member of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force, a committee in congress, hosted a panel on Aug. 30 at the Sullivan
Community Center in Vernon Hills, with a screening of “Chasing the Dragon,” a documentary on opioid addiction. According to the documentary, one in five high school seniors have misused a prescription drug at least once in their life. It can take only one prescription opioid to become addicted. “Lake County may get more federal funding than some states, but our progress in finding solutions is ahead,” Schneider said. According to the website for the Lake County Opioid Initiative, 92 lives were saved with the administration by police officers, of Naloxone (a drug that neutralizes the effects of opioids in the brain.) The road to recovery
does not end with a dose of Naloxone, and according to Nerheim it “has to be followed with access to treatment.” According to a USA Today article written by Terry DeMio, Naloxone is available without prescription at Walgreens or CVS pharmacies in most states. Continuing education on this matter is always a worthwhile endeavor. Congressman Schneider hopes that the Adapt Act of 2018 will pass into law, which would require doctors across the nation to receive formal training on how to prescribe opioids, as well as recognize symptoms of opioid abuse. “Most doctors may have had one hour of education on opioid abuse,” Schneider said.
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CLC’s Farmers’ Market concludes after a successful season Arturo Ramirez Features Editor
The last day of CLC’s Farmers’ Market has finally hit this Sept. 27, and marked the final Market Day for the season. Student worker and full-time student, Nicco Klocek, 23 years old, is currently attending classes at CLC for Horticulture Production. Klocek replied, “mostly just sell produce that we’ve been harvesting for awhile, everything here is organic,” said Klocek. The farmers market sells kale, salad mix, pepper, tomatoes, green beans, radishes, onions, on campus honey, squash, flowers. The Farmers’ Market has been in business for at least 6 years to this day, it is expected to come back next year sometime in May or June. Student worker, Ophelie Vico, 22 years of age, also
helps to harvest, sell, and do all kinds of work at CLC’s farm-grounds. “I got involved at a farm in the university that I went to last year, and I enjoyed farming so I now work with the Prairie Wind Foundation over here in Grayslake. I love working in the farm,” said Vico. Matt DeRose, farm manager, does all of the Horticulture Production for the CLC campus farm. He also facilitates and goes through the process between bed prep, planting, harvesting and keeping records, according to both Klocek and Vico. The turnabout for these Market days has been between approximately 40 to 80 people, depending on the day, Klocek said. “A lot of students don’t know about it, and it’d be great because you can stop by and get some produce on your way home.,” Klocek said. “It’s not like we’re
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trying to rip people off, “I came over here, and I relaxing to do something all of the stuff is relatively liked the people a lot more. that you can see the progress cheap, but it’s really good, It’s one of the reasons why with,” Klocek added. it’s organic.” I’m here; another, it’s just
Environmental changes reflect mankind’s decisions Sammie Wilkins
Editor-in-Chief
While the sea level increasing 3.2 millimeters per year may not seem like it holds any importance, in actuality it is a sign of the planet changing, and not for the better. Earth’s overall temperature increased 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit since 1880 while the Arctic ice minimum decreased at a rate of 13.2 percent per decade, according to NASA Global Climate Change. Global Warming has been an ongoing issue worldwide for multiple years, but due to the controversy of its existence, not much has been done to resolve it. While this debate has been ongoing, the planet has been experiencing deadly changes to its storm patterns. Natural disasters tend to follow a pattern, and while it is not possible to pinpoint their exact locations, professionals are able to predict general times or seasons in which they occur. In recent years, it seems as if more and more natural
disasters are happening, - and with more power behind them - and that’s because they are. “The concern is not over the strength of single events, but the changing pattern of natural disasters,” said Kelly Cartwright, a biology professor at CLC. “The trend over the past few years is that we have a longer hurricane season with a higher frequency of events and some of these events are some of the strongest or most damaging we have seen.” “The reality is that we have had a higher frequency of large events that have caused high fatality numbers and largescale damage,” she said. “Many of these events have hit areas of the developing world, which also results in extensive damage, higher loss of life, and a longer recovery period.” Not only have the hurricanes been dramatically stronger as of late, but the number of wildfires has increased as well, specifically in the West Coast. “We have also had destructive wildfire seasons
the last few years,” said Cartwright. “A main cause for this is that California and other western areas have been in an extreme drought for an extended time period. This increases the chance that a fire will start and makes it more likely to spread and harder to control.” The reason behind the extended storm and wildfire seasons has been linked to global warming, however the cause behind global warming is people themselves. “These events are being caused because of changing climate patterns due to global warming,” Cartwright said. “We are seeing heavier rainfall events, longer droughts, more extreme winter storms, hurricanes, and related,” she continued. “This is driven by the changing climate patterns that unfortunately are driven by our increased production of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane.” In the new age of technology, it is hard for people to participate in activities that either directly
impact the planet or have consequences that will, but it is not impossible. There are small scale steps one can make that have a beneficial impact, such as purchasing produce locally rather than at large commercial stores. People can change their diets as well, and that can have a positive impact also, as eating less meat could lead to a decline in the amount of methane produced at cattle farms. “There are steps that we
can take to change this. Look at lifestyle choices, can you avoid single-use disposable items, can you carpool or take public transport – or better, walk or ride a bike to your destination, can you buy less stuff, be it clothes, electronics, or household items?” said Cartwright. “All of this adds up when you look at the level of consumption that takes place on the planet. We can change our impact by changing our habits.”
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Tres Vidas showcases feminism through admirable lives Rebecca Martinez
Staff Reporter Tres Vidas was performed at the CLC James Lumber Center on Sept. 21. It was produced by the Core Ensemble and written by Marjorie Agosin, the performance portrays the three reallife stories of Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya, and Alfonsina Storni. Amazingly,the performance itself only included two people on stage: Rosa Rodriguez, the actress for all three women; and Alfonso Hernandez, the pianist. Tres Vidas began on a night in Mexico City in 1941 with the story of Frida Kahlo, arguably one of the most famous Mexican artists of all time. Told through Frida’s narration of her life, she discusses the hardships she faced, including her turbulent relationship with Diego Rivera, her debilitating bus accident resulting in a limp, and the overall sexism against her as a prominent female artist. This portion of the
show depicted much of the toxicity of Frida’s relationship with Diego, while she cares for him deeply, she also has a desire for independence. While it conveyed the extraordinary pressure of her circumstances, overall, Frida lived a life of passion and making the best of the cards she’d been dealt. The second woman depicted was Rufina Amaya, a Salvadorian that witnessed a massacre upon her entire village-but survived. 700 people died as a result of the El Mozote massacre in 1981, including Amaya’s own husband and children. While she was able to escape the tragedy her family was subjected to, she was met with alienation and suspicion by both El Salvador and the U.S. when she brought news of the massacre to authorities. Rufina was finally believed after a decade later once an investigation had taken place. This scene stood out mostly because it took place in the jungle where Rufina had to watch her family die; it was tragic to watch as Rufina
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desperately searched her lost loved ones and had to hide herself in trees for a seemingly indefinite amount of time to survive A reenactment of Alfonsina Storni’s life was the final installment of the performance. The acclaimed Argentinian poet lived a chaotic life after a brief acting stint, early motherhood, a mysterious relationship with the “unnamed father” of her son, as well as suffering from breast cancer. Still, Alfonsina was passionate about her feminist writings, ranging from fictional poetry to newspaper columns. This scene was depicted as the night in 1938 during which Alfonsina committed suicide after her breast cancer was deemed to be fatal.
While Alfonsina’s story was one of struggle, it opened up dialogue about strong women enduring awful situations. It was easy to marvel at Rosa Rodriguez’s ability to transform into three different women of different backgrounds within 5 minute intervals. With each character, Rodriguez brought their stories to life, portraying their frustration, fear, grief, excitement and success so creatively and realistically. Not to mention, Alfonso Hernandez, the pianist, told these women’s stories so beautifully; though he never spoke a word, each note he hit spoke volumes and conveyed the intensity of these women. Tres Vidas is a performance showcasing
feminism through the lives of admirable latinas. Since most of the songs were sung in Spanish, Latin culture was steeped throughout the entire show, seen in the characters’ traditional clothing and authentic storytelling. Moreover, this performance emphasized the duality of women being both strong and emotional; Frida’s fight to be regarded on the same level as her husband, Rufina’s persistent dedication towards sharing the story of her village, and Alfonsina’s ferocity in writing the feminist perspective all created the atmosphere of empowering women to live their lives with both intent and passion.
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Literary Arts Society helps students exhibit creativity Daniel Lynch A&E Editor
When you think Poetry slam you might not think of roaring crowds and deafening applause, but that’s what you’ll get from the CLC poetry slam hosted by the Literary Arts Society. Hosted by faculty advisor Joel Chmara and LAS President, C.J. Stockman, in the A building there was a safe space for people to share their vulnerabilities and express their passion. Student George Sayerstad opened up the event with an explicit tale of young sexuality and secrecy that was told with elegant mindfulness of pacing and emphasis. Incidentally after he was finished with his poem, we were told that the microphone was too loud and interfering with nearby classes. A shame, but the show went on. One of the incredible highlight performances was that of Mia Sade who can only be given justice in description by ascribing her as ‘spitting fire.’ Without her poem in front of her, she recited from memory a story of gender
and race struggle woven together with an intricate rhyme scheme that brought the entire room to applause. Upon finishing, she encouraged other students to walk to the front of the room and express themselves in her friendly demeanor. It can be intimidating to witness the talent of your peers, but it’s important to the friendly atmosphere of CLC that we encourage each other to step up and engage with what we care about. Another impressive showcase was student Vivian Cossey, who told a story of contradictions and word play about someone in her life she worried about that was incredibly moving. The undeniable champion of the event was student Ryan Leith. He went on stage with no notes, and no prepared poem. Off the cuff he gave a performance that had a fantastic rhyme scheme, rhythm and who’s content was referential to what had gone on in the room that day. He spoke about the mic being turned off, the content of other student’s poems, the anxiety of performing, he even stuttered on rhythm. Even the teachers
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performed, Joel Chmara himself read an incredible piece about catcalling, other professors recalled their own personal experiences with sexual assault through poetry. CLC is brimming with artistic talent besides those mentioned today and LAS events can help draw that out of us, such as their upcoming Publishing Day,
Oct. 11, from 12-2 p.m. in B105. This event will inform people of the publishing process from published faculty. There will also be an Open Mic Night hosted by LAS, on Nov. 1, from 6-8 p.m. in A011. The unfortunate conscious reality of the #metoo movement we all live in
is undeniably tragic, but being surrounded by people who are all supporting and cheering each other on is a reminder that we are all stronger together. The cruelty of others won’t dismantle the passions and poignancy of our creative minds.
The Literary Arts Society is hosting their fourth annual Publishing Day! The Literary Arts Society brings students together, so they can learn about the publishing process from published faculty. Published faculty will discuss and answer questions for the club and interested students, while Bridget Bell, advisor, facilitates discussion. This is an informal event, but everyone is welcome! If you are a faculty member considering to attend, please notify Bridget Bell. For more information, contact advisor Bridget Bell at bbell@clcillinois.edu.
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‘Incredibles 2’ lets woman lead in fighting villain
Jason Lee Staff Reporter The movie, “Incredibles 2,” was shown for free to various CLC students in A011, on Sept. 24 from 5-7 p.m, and Sept. 25 from 1-3 p.m.. The sequel to the hit Disney film “The Incredibles,” this movie prompted a lot of laughs from the audience, feeling like a typical matinee showing. Taking place immediately after the events of the first film, “Incredibles 2” follows Helen Parr as she takes the lead role in the film and fights crime, all whilst Bob is left to care for the kids. The first film not only provided a lot of laughs, but it also carried an actionpacked storyline and welldeveloped characters, while also dealing with different
underlying themes such as discrimination, perspective, and betrayal. The sequel does deliver some exciting action sequences, but the villain, Screenslaver, is unfortunately a lackluster villain in comparison to Syndrome in the first film. While the storyline here is solid, it doesn’t compare to the intensity that the first one could bring at times. This film struggled with Elastigirl’s occasionally generic arc and Bob’s home life segments being bogged down by flat comedy. Other than those few flaws, the film still has beautiful animation, great voice acting, and likable characters. But what did the audience think? “The film is still funny the second time,” said student, Kevin Lee. “I haven’t seen the first, though this was still understandable, and a
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lot of fun.” While not only being a great sequel, it’s safe to say that the film is good at being a stand alone film as well. The environment of the showing added to the overall atmosphere, providing a “very comfortable experience,” said student Jennifer Campos.
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“It’s still great, and better humor than the first one. The animation was great, and so was the soundtrack,” said student Robert Sanchez. “It’s a really good movie, and it’s great for feminists that it focused in the female role,” said student Katherina Draper. While she enjoyed the
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‘The Predator’ fails to scare but entertains audience
Peter Anders Staff Reporter
‘The Predator’ is a science fiction action comedy film starring Boyd Holbrook, Trevante Rhodes, Jacob Tremblay, and Olivia Munn. Directed by Shane Black, it was released by 20th Century Fox on Sept. 14, 2018. ‘The Predator’ follows U.S. Army sniper Quinn McKenna, who, during a mission to rescue hostages from a drug cartel in Mexico, encounters a crashed Predator ship. Stealing some of the alien technology from the crash, he finds himself on the run with a group of mentally unstable veterans from an organization that seeks to use the technology for their own ends and the Predator who survived the crash, all while a more dangerous Predator is on its way to
Earth in search of what lies onboard the ship. ‘The Predator’ is the most bizarre major release of the year. As a movie, ‘The Predator’ is more fun than it has any right to be. It has so many plot holes that I would not even know where to begin to list them. Shane Black knows how to make great characters and character banter, with witty dialogue and some great character moments. ‘The Predator’ for the most part, is not an exception to this rule. “The Loonies” as they are referred to in the film are enderaring and likable. Keegan Michael Key and Thomas Jane in particular standout as Coyle and Baxley respectively. Jacob Tremblay plays the role of Rowry McKenna excellently, and his character is truly the heart of the movie. Olivia Munn does well as Dr. Casey Brackett. She is both charming and sassy,
yet tough. Despite making some decisions that raise an eyebrow, you grow to like her rather quickly. Brackett’s introduction scene. The movie peaks with the first act. It is where the best action scenes are, it is where most of the best lines are said, and it is the most interesting part of the movie. The scene where the smaller Predator breaks out of the lab is the highlight of the movie, showcasing great gore effects and a high body count. It is also nice that ‘The Predator’ tries to widen its scope compared to the other movies, whereas those felt confined to specific environments ‘The Predator’ truly widens its scope across locations from a Northwest suburb, a Mexican jungle, a canyon, and more. The biggest problem ‘The Predator’ faces is that it has a disastrous third act. It is
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such a radical departure from the first two acts of the film and upon learning what the original ending was going to be, the first two acts of the film begin to make more sense in retrospect. The effects take a major downgrade in quality, the lighting and editing become borderline incomprehensible, and it just feels rushed and out of place. On one hand it wants to be a serious horror movie with the predator, on the other hand it wants to be a Shane Black comedy, and the other part of it wants to be a science fiction epic blockbuster. Theoretically this mesh of tones does not work well, but on the other hand this blending of genres allows the movie to keep the audience attention, it is too bizarre for the audience to look away. A smaller problem that the movie suffers is that it does not know when to stop at times. The way mental illness is depicted in this movie comes across at times is either ignorant or borderline offensive, especially in regards to veterans with PTSD. The offensive part can be overlooked, but if someone is easily agitated by the depiction of mental illness in cinema, this is only going to add more fuel to that fire.
One aspect of this film that does not really work is the introduction of the “bigger” Predator, referred to in the script as the “Upgrade”. This is not the first time this franchise has done this, as it did the same thing in the criminally underappreciated ‘Predators’ with the super-predators. It is really unfortunate that the filmmakers think the regular Predator “is not good enough”, the keep feeling the need to top the previous entries when that is not what the goal should be. The fact that the cgi on Upgrade is inconsistent in quality doesn’t help matters. The ending of ‘The Predator’ is an infuriating sequel setup and it leaves the audience feeling cold. It teases further installments, but it is almost certain that this is going to be the last Predator movie we ever get theatrically. For all intents and purposes, ‘The Predator’ is the send off to the Predator franchise as a whole. While its flaws are many and the third act is infuriatingly awful, Shane Black manages to create a fun bloody spectacle that respects the franchises roots but tries to take it into new directions. A mess ‘The Predator’ may be, but it is a mess that is enjoyable to watch.
Opinion
THE CHRONICLE Page 9 | Monday, October 1, 2018
Kavanaugh fails to have consequences after allegations
Daniel Lynch
A&E Editor
There is a lot of complexity in our political systems right now. There is concern over sexual assault allegations against a Supreme Court nominee, a nominee who was selected by a president who also has a history of sexual assault allegations. That fact alone shows the blatant issue with society in America right now, people in positions of power are too often convicted of crimes and it goes with very l i t t l e repercussions. Brett Kavanaugh, United States Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, has been accused of sexually assaulting various women in his past, the most notable of which being Christine Blasey Ford, an American professor of psychology at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University
School of Medicine. However, this accusation blew up as Kavanaugh is the Republican nominee for the Supreme Court Justice, and despite these accusations, his hearings on the position are allowed to proceed. The fact that important political figures are charged with crimes, all too often sexual assault, hangs a veil of mistrust over the government as a whole in some aspects. “I don’t necessary think it will affect the credibility of future allegations, but it will affect the credibility of the Supreme Court, The White House, the FBI (for their lack of investigation), and the entire legal system,” said Shanti Chu, philosophy professor and Faculty Coordinator, LGBTQ+ Resource Center. The handling of this situation may also have an effect on other sexual assault victims in the future, as they may feel there is no point to sharing
their personal stories, as nothing happens to the perpetrator. “What is the point of coming out with your story if you will be ridiculed, not taken seriously, and still have the alleged perpetrator freely existing as if nothing had happened? For the Anita Hill case, there was an FBI investigation, why is the same rigor not taken with the Kavanaugh case?” said Chu. When it comes down to it, when examining sexual assault allegations, one side is telling the truth and the other is being dishonest, and assessing the credibility of the victim’s statements is becoming less important than preserving the character of the accused. “People’s immediate reactions with this case tends to be that it happened 30 years ago when the accused was 17 years old so the accuser, Ford does not have as much credibility as she would if it was a more
recent event,” Chu said. “However, there have been more recent accusers against our own President and they were not taken seriously. It seems as if people would rather believe in the purity of these men in power than conceive of the idea that these men are capable of violent crimes even if ideologically they disagree with them.” What we find is that there is reasonable doubt that Kavanaugh is guilty, from documented drinking habits cited by his friends, the credibility of his accuser, to the unwillingness to take time to investigate the entire situation. When it comes to the president, it stands to reason that someone who is a proven serial liar and is on tape talking about making advances on women given his status. But unfortunately, these men are not the ones being questioned for their behavior and attitudes. “With sexual assault, everyone seems to think
they are the expert whether or not they have been an actual victim or survivor because individuals do not necessarily want to examine their own actions, lives, and sexual acts,” Chu said. “The dominant narrative is that women are tempting men with their bodies, they’re irrational, timid, and don’t’ know what they want, whereas men are conditioned to be the powerful, sexual aggressors in our society who just ‘can’t keep it in their pants’ and ‘are constantly tempted by women,’” Chu added. “Think back to the whole Clinton-Lewinsky scandal. Monica Lewinsky was demonized as a slut, whereas Bill Clinton was laughed at but no one was slut-shaming him in such demeaning ways. It’s easier to blame the victim and say that ‘she shouldn’t be wearing provocative clothing’ or ‘she shouldn’t have been drunk’ since she is viewed as the passive, sexual object for the man.”
Brett Kavanaugh during his Sept. 27 hearing Photo Courtesy of NBC News
Opinion
THE CHRONICLE Page 10 | Monday, October 1, 2018
Help is out there as opioid epidemic consumes the United States Juan Toledo Copy Editor On Oct. 26, 2017, Acting Health and Human Services Secretary Eric D. Hargan, under President Trump, introduced a fivepoint-strategy to improve the nations approach to the opioid epidemic. One of those points aims to collect better data on the issue, yet a statistic that is often cited when discussing this topic, is that the United States consumes 80 percent of world’s supply of the opioid medication, while only having 5 percent of the world’s population. This claim is often misinterpreted, and factually inaccurate. In fact, according to data collected by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB),
the United States only consumed roughly 30.2 percent of opioids in 2015. These numbers typically vary for each type of opioid, for example, in 2008, the INCB reported the United States accounted for 99 percent of the global consumption of hydrocodone, and 83 percent oxycodone. Moreover, in 2016, preliminary numbers indicate that 64,000 people died of opioid related overdoses. And, in that same year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health there were 1,946 opioid overdose fatalities in Illinois – nearly twice the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents and more than one and a half times the number of all homicides. This means Illinois accounted 3 percent of
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total overdose fatalities in 2016. There’s no denying that the opioid epidemic is making its presence felt on a local level, so it’s
imperative that people continue take initiatives to combat addiction and abuse. Students, staff, and anyone affected by opioids
are encouraged to join the conversation every third Thursday of the month in room A013 at the Grayslake campus.
Michael Bloomberg contemplates potential presidential candidacy Lewis Gabanski-Hill Staff Reporter Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, is considering a run for the presidency of the United States of America in 2020, said Alexander Burns and Sydney Ember in the New York Times. Bradley Tuck, the former mayoral campaign manager for Bloomberg, considered Bloomberg to be the best candidate for the presidency, but the choice to run was ultimately up to him. Bloomberg has approved a plan to spend $80 million to flip the Congress in favor of the Democratic Party in the midterms. On the opposing side, Sheldon Adelson, philanthropist and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corporation, is spending $30 million to support the Republicans during the midterm elections said Tina Nguyen in Vanity Fair. The policies of Michael Bloomberg endorsed as the presidential nominee will
likely receive backlash from the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Bloomberg is against the breakup of banks that Senator Elizabeth Warren has endorsed reported Burns and Ember in the New York Times. Another one of Bloomberg’s viewpoints that will cause controversy among the progressives within the Democratic Party is his stance on the Stop-and-Frisk policy. Bloomberg said to Alexander Burns that the Stop-and-Frisk policy was constitutional. “The courts found that it was not. That’s the definition,” Bloomberg said. In 2013, federal district judge Shira A. Scheindlin ruled that the Stop-andFrisk policy was carried out in an unconstitutional way. When Bloomberg was mayor of New York City, he said that he would try to appeal Scheindlin’s decision. The following mayor, Bill de Blasio, a Democrat did not try to appeal her decision. In the past months, we have seen the victories
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of teacher’s strikes throughout the country. In West Virginia, teachers went on strike without the support of the union leadership. Despite this, they won wage increases for all who work in the education system in West Virginia. It was this victory that led to strikes in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Arizona and Colorado. It is important to remember that the
education budget can be easily cut by Republicans and just as easily cut by the Democrats. In these times as students at the CLC, there are two actions that we can take. The first is to organize labor unions in our workplaces. Having a strong labor movement in this country will allow for the struggle for health care, immigration reform, and wage increases.
The second action we can take as students is the creation of a Labor Party in the United States, free from the influence of the corporate Democratic Party. Party building never happens overnight. In the meantime, social-democrats and revolutionary socialists must organize for a better future and not just for the resistance to Trump and his agenda.
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THE CHRONICLE Page 11 | Monday, October 1, 2018
NASA creates new satellite to test arctic ice-melting rates Haley Morozin
Staff Reporter NASA has yet again added to the growth of modern technology with its creation of the satellite ICESat-2. ICESat-2 is a new piece of technology that tests the rate at which Antarctica and Greenland’s ice is melting. The technology has been upgraded from NASA’s past satellite, which only had one lazarbeam compared to the ICESat2’s six lazarbeams that can now detect a change in elevation as small as a sixth of an inch.
This innovation was created to show a pattern of global warming and climate change. With this device, even the slightest drop in ice elevation levels will be detected. The ultimate goal that NASA has for ICESat-2 is to find out how fast the ice has been melting, and a way for the world to help prevent it. Global warming has been a huge debate, with one side trying to prove its existence, or the other side calling it a myth. What causes it should be the debate. What has happened is that global warming has become a political debate, and seems
to be very black and white, it’s either real or not. With new genius engineering like the ICESat-2, we may be able to correct the issue. Eco friendly devices should be a no brainer to use, but sometimes it’s not that simple. Many factories, businesses, and families have built their lives around the use of fossil fuels including gas. Gas is used to power cars and factories, and is only one known cause of global warming, but how can we fix this? With ICESat-2, global warming can be proven, and will become a fact,
not an opinion. There are plenty of ways to prevent global warming, but many of us don’t know how to. However, many things have started to become more eco friendly. For instance, the use of solar power energy is an effective source of energy to power many homes and schools. Electric cars also help reduce our carbon footprint. By cutting back on the use of gasoline and oil, these cars help add to a more eco friendly world. These are large scale ways to help prevent global warming, but there are also plenty of small ways to help contribute.
CLC has started to become a more eco friendly school by cutting back significantly on the use of paper, which helps to prevent deforestation. A very simple way College of Lake County has helped is by the beautiful scenery surrounding its campus. CLC is awarded on its green space, which includes gardens, waterways, and plenty of natural life. Global warming should no longer be kept as a secret, it needs to be known. Whether it’s large scale, like the ICESat-2, or simple cutbacks, an eco friendly world isn’t far from our reach.
Trump restricts green cards to immigrants on public aid Lewis Gabanski-Hill
Staff Reporter The Trump administration has announced that, under a new set of rules, immigrants that receive help from government support programs could be denied new green cards, on Sept. 22. The decision aims to keep out people that the administration deems to be a drain on government funds, or are otherwise considered a “public charge,” according to a New York Times article by Michael D. Shear and Emily Baumgaertner. Thus, this leaves incoming immigrants with the difficult decision choosing between much-needed support with housing, food, and medical insurance, or the ability to work and earn income. Despite the fact that this set of regulations is not intended to affect current green card holders with legal citizenship, it is estimated to impact the lives of 382,000 incoming immigrants per year, according to the Trump administration. According to the Department of Homeland Security website, these regulations call for immigration workers to view public benefit
reception as “heavily weighed negative factors” against green card applicants. As a result, immigrants who are applying to receive a green card and plan to remain in the United States permanently, will most likely be denied if they are also recipients of food or housing benefits. The Department of Homeland Security had also said in a news release that this ruling by the administration is in place as a means to make sure that immigrants who want to enter and remain in the United States, temporarily or permanently, can support themselves and “will not be reliant on public benefits.” Many activists are predicting that due to this ruling, several immigrants will opt out of receiving public benefits, even at the risk of losing their home and food, out of fear that their green card will be revoked and they will be deported. This is truly being made out to be one of the darkest times for the American people in a very long time, especially for immigrants and minorities. This new set of immigration rules, to me and to many others I’m sure, seems harshly unfair to those coming into the
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country. People come to the United States for a multitude of reasons, but for those coming into the country seeking a better life than they had elsewhere, it seems as if the United States does not want to accept them. The way I see it, if the administration is willing to be as touchy as it is with its government benefits, then there should be no reason for these benefits to exist.
They were established as a method to assist those who are in dire situations get by, at least until the recipients are able to get back on their feet. As I’ve said before, the United States has been an international superpower for many, many years, and as a superpower, they have a duty to support the less fortunate. Several countries and immigrants look up to us as a land where they can start anew, but actions
like this obviously bury that notion. The fact that 382,000 immigrants per year are expected to be negatively affected by this administrative act leaves 382,000 people without homes, food plans, or even stable jobs. For immigrant workers coming to this country, it’s beginning to look less like an American Dream, and more like an American Nightmare.
Opinion
THE CHRONICLE Page 12| Monday, October 1, 2018
Elon Musk introduces Chicago tunnel to O’Hare Elizabeth Taylor
Staff Reporter
Elon Musk has begun planning construction for a tunnel that’s able to transport people from downtown Chicago to O’Hare airport, according to a New York Times article by Emma G. Fitzsimmons. Not only does Musk want to build this tunnel and train system, but he also claims that he will lower the cost of building underground and speed up the process. The proposed tunnel would go from downtown to O’Hare in under 12 minutes, compared to the current 40-minute standard when taking the L-Train. The general consensus from experts, as reported in Fitzsimmons’s article, is that this project seems far-fetched, that it would be expensive to construct and take a long time to finish. The main problem many experts see with Musk’s proposal is that Chicago has already seen the likes of it before. Plans began for a Transit Superstation in Chicago around 2004, it was even meant to create faster travel
to O’Hare and Midway from downtown, just like in Musk’s plans. Construction of this massive station had began and within a few years, following the 2008 financial crisis, work stopped and has not started again since. The thoughtful part of Musk’s thinking is to make use of the practically abandoned space which was designed for what he is proposing. While those in the transportation field are criticizing his plan because it is so similar to this past failure, it is yet to be seen whether he will make use of this space. Along with an overall distrust of this project, transportation experts are also saying that this plan will cost much more than expected. Despite this, Musk is still saying that he will pay for the project himself. The largest issue with the last attempted supertrain in Chicago was that it ran out of money and is now sitting vacant, costing taxpayers yearly. As long as no contracts are signed, no ground is broken and no roads are closed, what does Chicago have to lose?
Elon Musk
The fact that no real plans have been drawn up yet can definitely be seen as a negative but in this case, it can be positive. Musk still has time to figure out the mechanics behind his railway travel, to decide where to lay the tracks and to prove whether or not his idea really is feasible. “If we succeed, it’s going to be a great thing for the city,’ Musk said. “And if we fail, well, I guess me and others will lose a bunch of money.” What it boils down to is exactly what his proposal will consist of, because
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there is nothing tangible yet. Chicagoans will simply have to wait until he finishes his plans to decide whether or not the construction of an underground railway would be a good path for the city. While most CLC students don’t have to deal with downtown traffic, but we all know how frustrating it can be trying to drive into the college from any direction at busy times. If Musk can accomplish his mission of not only building this Chicago tunnel but also lowering the standard costs of underground construction, we could see a shift in
American transportation. Sure, Subways already exist in cities but if he can manage to do as he claims and create a less expensive and less time-consuming way of creating railway underground, they could become more common in smaller areas such as Lake County. Now,heading underground is not a perfect solution to the problem of overcrowding on highways and constant traffic in cities, it does come with its own host of problems, but the idea of some kind of change for the better is one to look forward to.
What happens to pets after their owners evacuate and leave them Kenneth Dantes
Staff Reporter
My dog knows the ropes. When I wake, he taps my leg with his nose—he must’ve been waiting. Ears perked and tail wagging, he retreats back to the kitchen and performs a dance, until he claws at the pantry door and the tilt of his head proposes, “I believe a jerky treat is in order.” This morning routine grows all too familiar for pet owners. Yet, the question of pet owner loyalty arises as owners fleeing Hurricane Florence leave behind their pets. It’s a nightmare of a reality that invites unwanted imagery, but statistics and actions being taken may ground these flights of imagination from reaching too far into the bleak. The fact of the matter is, organizations such as
the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and branches of localized groups are working towards facilitating the needs of animal shelters. Their actions focus on adoption processes, relocation, and providing food and shelter, all of which steer away from euthanasia as resources lessen. Beyond the animal shelters, animal rescue groups equip themselves with boats and other supplies to save animals left in the wreckage. One of these groups, Operation Bring Animals Home, shares their success of reuniting pets with their owners during Hurricane Harvey and Irma last year. Nevertheless, the force of Hurricane Florence challenges these efforts to save abandoned pets. As the hurricane moves slowly over the Carolina coast and begins to recede, flooded rivers carry coal
ash, pig manure, and other materials drawn from industrial works. This slush of toxicity threatens the environment, especially given the slowmoving nature of the storm; it provides more time for destruction, prompting pet owners to abandon their pets, and it is this decision that brings up issues beyond that of nature: questions as to why humans may perceive animals as less than, even lesser enough to be abandoned during a hurricane. Some pet owners don’t share these sentiments. In a poll conducted by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, their 2006 report on Hurricane Katrina discovered that 44 percent of those who decided to stay in Louisiana during the hurricane made this choice because they did not want to leave their pets behind. Considering the remaining
56 percent, there lies the problem of changing this stigma and the conditions that tie it down, that animals are not worth being taken along for the escape drive out of the state. Along with this mindset and the extent of efforts to save these pets, figuring out donation opportunities becomes another issue. Yes, one can donate food, towels, and other supplies directly to these shelters, but in terms of money donations, the Human Society of the United States (HSUS) appears to be less reliable than imagined. According to the organization’s 2008 tax return, as reported by humanewatch.gov, “less than half of one percent of their budget consisted of grants to hands-on pet shelters.” One can hope this effort increases, especially given the amped-up raid of
hurricanes forming off the east coast. Here in the Midwest, when a rainstorm flashes over Lake County, the Des Plaines River floods, traffic on the tollway slows, and my dog crouches behind the bathroom toilet. He shivers with heavy eyes, his paws pressed firmly on the bathroom tiles. He argues that he’s not scared—he’s the guard dog to the house, the family bodyguard—but his yorkie-poo build says otherwise. Regardless, he moves over to my side, rests his chin on my thigh, and assures me, “no storm’ll ever scare me. I’m a big dog, remember?” While Lake County is far from hurricane territory, and while opportunities to help the stray pets of Hurricane Florence seem distant, people can help the situation by just caring for and thinking of their own pets everyday.
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Sports
THE CHRONICLE Page 14 | Monday, October 1, 2018
Head coach recruits new womens’ soccer players for a new season Emily Soto
Staff Reporter The College of Lake County Women’s Soccer team and first time Head Coach, Kevin Talbot, are steadily rebuilding a stronger program and heading into this season with a new attitude. Upon his arrival last spring, Talbot’s first task was to attend games and recruit players at Lake County area high schools. Starting with about eight returning athletes, recruiting was extremely important to the team’s success. “I was definitely nervous at first because I had to build a team, but recruiting went well,” Talbot said. “We brought in a good amount of kids to the program.” In previous years, the team spent much of their early season still in the rebuilding stages.
Co-captains Angelica Mrugala and Elizabeth Tovar both agreed that the team is already feeling the benefits of the extra time spent on recruiting. “Last year we started practice with about six
players, but now we started with a full team right from the beginning” Mrugala said. Given the huge emphasis on recruiting this year, there has been a greater opportunity for the athletes
to bond as a team and find the balance they were looking for both on and off the field. “Communication and positivity is something that we are really trying to keep up, especially in
comparison to last year,” Tovar said. The team is aiming to win the Skyway Conference Title, which would first call for a great regular season and earning a playoff spot afterwards. “They are exciting to watch, and as we are getting to know each other more, it’s going to get better and better,” Talbot said. The team chemistry and overall motivation that the team possesses has lead them to a four game winning streak, with only a few conference games left. The team’s next home game is Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. against Harper College. With all of the preparation and training they have put into this season, they hope to make it one step closer to their goal of making the playoffs and winning the Skyway Conference Championship.
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Volleyball team sets big goals for new season Emily Soto
Staff Reporter Women’s Volleyball at the College of Lake County has kicked off yet another season and the team is eager and ready to take on its opponents with a brand new dynamic and a specific set of goals in mind. Despite the fact that the 2017-2018 season was a tough challenge for the
girls, team captains Angie Tuchel and Sydney Polich felt that the team ended on a high note at the finish of last season. “We peaked at the end of the season, but then we lost three sophomores,” Tuchel said. Coaches Bill and Janet Szczesniak were on the lookout for new players after the departure of a few
athletes last year, and were able to recruit four new athletes who were ready to step up. Now heading into the midst of the season this year, the team appears to have the dynamic they have been searching for. “I think we looked fairly good from our first practice, so it seemed like a pretty good way to start
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the season,” Polich said. In addition, the relationship the girls have off the court is a great bonus. Both Tuchel and Polich agreed that all of the athletes get along extremely well and have become a very close knit group. Looking ahead, they have set major goals, as they hope to place second or third in the Skyway Conference this year. Last year the team finished fourth, so improvement will be a step in the right direction for the program; however, the ultimate goal for the team this season is to compete in regionals. “This year we are really striving to be in the regional tournament, held here every year,” Coach Bill Szczesniak said. “CLC’s volleyball team has not been in the regional tournament for years, so we want to be the first team
to make it there in a while. Whatever happens after that is a bonus.” The team’s next home game will be played against Skyway Conference rival, Oakton Community College on Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. “The more fans we have there means there will be more collective energy in the gym, and that’s going to fire up our team even more,” Szczesniak said. “It’s going to really help a lot if we can get more people showing up and supporting the Lancers Volleyball team.” As the Lancers continue to compete for a chance at the regional tournament, the team dynamic must stay strong in order for them to compete and be successful. The mentorship of Polich, Tuchel, and Coach Bill and Janet Szczesniak, will help further a strong will to win and compete.
Sports
THE CHRONICLE Page 15 | Monday, October 1, 2018
Mens’ soccer head coach reflects on season thus far Brandon Ferrara
Sports Editor
The CLC men’s soccer team has made it a little over halfway through the season, and Coach Aron “Buddy” Gentry is in his second season of head coaching the program. “I wanted to be the head coach at CLC because of the academics that CLC offers,” Gentry said. “Focusing on academics when I recruit a potential student athlete allows me to illustrate the tremendous opportunities that CLC can provide for those looking to continue their education and athletics beyond high school.” The men’s soccer program is working hard to compete in the Skyway Conference this season, as they practice two hours each day, except when they have games scheduled.
Throughout the course of the season, they play a total of 18 games which span over three months. “At the college level you need to know that almost everyone you will be competing against has similar skills as you do,” Gentry said. “The thing that separates the good from the great is the desire to improve. How far are you willing to push yourself when no one is looking?” One thing that Gentry and his assistant coach, Carlos Gomez, want to emphasize is consistency and being in the moment to create a winning culture. Fundamentals are a key part to consistency. “A strength that our team possesses is our individual technical abilities like personal ball control, which can determine how well can a player manipulate the soccer ball via dribbling and passing,” Gentry said. “A potential weakness would be our age,”
Gentry said. “The roster is dominated by freshman and as such we are on the younger side of some of our opponents.” Being a coach of a college level sport does have its challenges, yet it is a very rewarding for those who fill the position. “My favorite part of being a collegiate level soccer coach is being able to add value to players lives and to watch them progress and grow as people and student athletes,” Gentry said. “I too grow from each experience I have with our student athletes.” Team Captain Aaron Castellanos-Gaona is one of the players who is returning from last year’s roster. “He helps keep things organized on the field during competition,” Gentry said. “All of our sophomores do an outstanding job of setting good examples both
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in the classroom and on the field.” The soccer team has a total of six games left on its schedule, so it is important for the athletes to continue to play strong to earn an opportunity to play in the postseason. All of their home games
are free to CLC students and the general public; the men’s soccer program would appreciate any and all support the Lake County community could provide. For more information and updates on their athletic endeavors, follow them on Twitter at @CLCMSoccer.
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Softball team gears up for improved season Jose Moreno
Staff Reporter
The CLC Lancers softball team is preparing for the upcoming spring season and will be looking to improve on last season’s record. Last year, the team finished with a 7-28 record, compounded with a 3-9 record in conference play. “What our record does not show is that some of those games were close,” said Karlie Rotunno, cocaptain of the softball team. “Despite the record, we had a solid team, and I think that this year we can build off of the talent we saw last season.”
Strong team chemistry, preseason training, and fall games are all important aspects in making the team game-ready by spring. “The whole team gets along great whether it is on the bus going to a game, on the field, in the dugout cheering each other on, or even sticking around after practice,” Rotunno said. “We all laugh together and really build off one another’s energy.” The unity that exists within the squad is a positive that they will be looking to build upon; however, the team has a precarious pitching dilemma. “We only had two pitchers last year, and they had to share the season,”
Rotunno said. “This year, as of right now, we only have one pitcher.” The team went five games without scoring a run last season and were outscored 184 to 324 in total runs. “Working on our approach at the plate and getting on base will allow us to score more runs,” Rotunno said. “Building off each others at-bats is key to scoring and winning.” Despite the number of challenges that the team is facing, there is always room for improvement. As a team captain, Rotunno uses her leadership to uplift the team whenever there is a need for her guidance.
“I am trying to use my influence by always encouraging my teammates when they make a really good play, or when they make a mistake,” Rotunno said. “I’m always talking and making sure that everyone feels involved, so that we all stay on top of our responsibilities on the field.” “We are working hard this offseason and getting ready for the spring by staying positive and taking each practice and game day by day,” Rotunno said. With the fall preseason games starting soon and hard work being done during practice, there are signs that the CLC softball team will reach new heights next spring.
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Oakton Community College @ College of Lake County
Monday, Oct. 1; 3pm CT
Men’s Soccer
Moraine Valley Community College @ College of Lake County
Tuesday, Oct. 2; 4pm CT
Volleyball
Oakton Community College @ College of Lake County
Wednesday, Oct. 3; 6pm CT
Men’s Soccer
South Suburban College @ College of Lake County
Thursday, Oct. 4; 4pm CT
Baseball
Moraine Valley Community College @ College of Lake County
Friday, Oct. 5; 3pm CT
Baseball
Highland Community College @ College of Lake County
Saturday, Oct. 6; 12pm CT
Women’s Soccer
Harper College @ College of Lake County
Monday, Oct. 8; 4pm CT
Baseball
Kishwaukee Community College @ College of Lake County
Tuesday, Oct. 9; 3pm CT
Women’s Soccer
Waubonsee Community College @ College of Lake County
Wednesday, Oct. 10; 4pm CT
Softball
Harper College @ College of Lake County
Saturday, Oct. 13; 12pm CT
Women’s Soccer
Kaskaskia College @ College of Lake County
Saturday, Oct. 13; 2pm CT
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