October 29, 2018 by The Chronicle

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VOL. 52, NO. 5

Truth Conquers All Since 1969

Donors ‘Reach for The Stars’ at annual CLC Scholarship Gala

Casper Badovinach Staff Reporter

The CLC Foundation, a program dedicated to raising money to fund scholarships and grants to help students in the college community gain opportunities that would not otherwise be available to them, will host a gala on Oct. 27. Donors are invited to attend the Foundation’s 2018 Scholarship Gala, with this year’s theme, “Reach For The Stars!” The foundation chose this theme to represent the endless opportunities that donors give to scholarship students. Through funding schol-

arships that, in the 2018 fiscal year, totaled to $835,881. This has resulted in several full-ride tuitions, grants, and individual scholarships allowing CLC students to pursue learning despite financial adversity generally associated with higher education. Scholarship recipient and Foundation Employee Luke Oommen shares how the scholarships he has received have personally impacted him. “I can study without having to worry about cost, which is a pretty large burden,” Oommen said. He recounts how he was able to buy a computer to aid in his studies due to the financial freedom the

scholarship has given him. “The purpose of the gala is to allow more students to receive the benefit of a lessened burden,” Oommen said. “The more money we have to give to students who deserve or need it, the more people we can help out.” Similarly, scholarship recipient Katrina Topacio recounts her experience with the Foundation. “Since both of my older siblings are also in college, paying for all of our tuitions would have been a tremendous struggle,” she said. As a member of the CLC Scholars program, she emphasizes that lessening tuition is not the only things

these scholarships provide. “It has really helped me network with people as well as develop my interpersonal skills,” Topacio said. “I would just like to personally thank each and every one of the donors. Thanks to their generous aid, a huge weight has been lifted off my family’s shoulders, and I will always be grateful for that.” These scholarships are only made possible through donations, so in celebration of the donors and how much money they have already been able to raise as well as continuing to raise more money, the Scholarship Gala is being hosted. The Scholarship Gala

will begin at 6 p.m. and feature food, silent auctions, raffles and games, and a four-course dinner. Mobile bidding will also be available for the auction, making it accessible for those who are unable to attend. The grand raffle prize is a Dream Vacation for two of the winner’s choice to Hawaii Island, Hawaii, San Francisco, California, an Alaskan Cruise, or Positano, Capri, and Rome, Italy. Tickets to attend are $325. For more information about sponsoring the gala, contact Kristen Davis at (847) 543-2400

2017-18 Honors Scholars at the CLC Scholarship Gala Image courtesy of Ana Karris

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Speech Team has a successful run in poetry competition Anastasia Gustafson

News Editor The College of Lake County Speech Team found success at the Poetry competition on Oct. 13. The Lancer’s Speech Team focuses on public speaking, acting, competition, and traveling to national and statewide competitions. Their events can be rooted in writing, poetry, jazz, art, or other innovative categories. The Lancer’s Speech and Debate Team also competes in a variety of mediums and they are

known to consistently reign in regional and local wins for accredited public awards. There are even some scholarship opportunities offered to those who actively participate on the team. The member’s participation in this club renders each member qualified to apply. Out of four teammates who competed on Oct. 13, three were finalists. Daisy Daniel took first place in the Poetry competition. “She won the fouryear division of Poetry,” speech team coach,

Patrick Carberry, said. “Her program was on the necessity of affirmative consent.” Two other members placed as well. Camille McNeal took fifth place in Poetry in the fouryear school division, her program covered the intricacies of personal identity and how that comes with many complicated intersections within a person. Taj Milton placed in the two-year division or the community college division of the category of Speech to Entertain. This is a category which emphasizes humor

to make a point and to persuade an audience. Her program was about how technology’s intention to ease the methods of communication actually degrades the quality of interpersonal relationships. The speech gained the fourth place prize. “As a coach, I stress the importance of effort and growth, so I’m incredibly proud of the how the team performed--especially because this was their first tournament,” Carberry said. “Most of our students had never even heard of ‘Speech and Debate’ before joining CLC’s

team.” The Speech Team is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends, develop public speaking skills, and claim victory in a statewide or national domain. It is open to everyone who would like to join. Notably, it is a hidden gem in CLC’s vast list of clubs and extracurriculars that offers students a chance to exercise their influential public speaking skills and to get to know new people. The Lancer’s Speech and Debate Team also gives students a reputable source of involvement for their future resumes.

2018 CLC Skyway Literary Festival Writers Contest The 2018 CLC Skyway Literary Festival Writers Contest results are in. The results for the CLC portion of the 2018 Skyway Literary Festival Contest are in. The judging was done by professionals in the individual genres

of: fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and drama / screenplay. This was a blind contest—all identifiers were taken off of the manuscripts and the judges did not know who the authors were. Here is a list of the finalists. When you run into them

Apple Rhodes Gunther fiction

in the hallway, please congratulate them on their writing achievements! It takes a lot of courage and determination for our students to submit their work for review. The final awards will be announced at the 2018 Skyway Literary Festival

on Thursday, November 15, from 3:00 pm-7:00 pm, at Morton College, JPAC Theatre, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero, IL 60804. Please encourage your students to attend the Festival for a chance to participate in the writing

Here are the 2018 CLC finalists:

workshops, open mic session, keynote address, awards presentation, and free meal. Please have them contact us if they are going to attend by Monday, 11-5-18, at (847) 543-2956, or email me atmlatza@clcillinois. edu.

Jesus Rodriguez Jr. poetry

Evelyn F. Elbe fiction

Apple Rhodes Gunther poetry

Tomoko Funahashi fiction

Tomoko Funahashi poetry

Tomoko Funahashi fiction

Jean Pierre Carreon poetry

Mercedes Denis fiction

Christian John Stockman nonfiction

Willow Baartz drama Tomoko Funahashi poetry

Evelyn F. Elbe nonfiction

Aida Fernandez-Pena nonfiction Liam Mellon nonfiction

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Newswriting student pursues career with journalism

Kevin Tellez

Managing Editor Jordilin Ruiz is a 20-year-old second-year student from Waukegan attending the College of Lake County pursuing a journalism major. She also dabbles in storytelling and writing in the film arts. She is currently taking Newswriting 1 to make progress towards her journalism major. “I want to pursue a career in journalism, so I think this class would help me out with that,” Ruiz said. Ruiz dabbles in the creative arts as one of her hobbies on the side of her classes. “I like to create,”she said. “I like to write, and from there visualize something in my head and then try to actually make it into a short film. I like to create and tell a story.” Ruiz also has filmmaking as a back-up plan for the future. “If it doesn’t work out with Journalism, then that’s something I would like to do too,” she said. Like other students, Ruiz has her sights set on a

Photo of Jordilin Ruiz courtesy of Kevin Tellez

long-term goal. “I would want to be a reporter, but if that doesn’t work out, then I would want to create with the things I already know, like photography and cinematography.” Like other students, she does share some concerns with the job market in her field.

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“I feel like it is competitive,” she said. “So I just have to have as much experience as I can.” Ruiz was very involved in high school prior to coming to CLC. “Waukegan High School was fun,” she recalled. “I was in multiple choirs, R.O.T.C., and yearbook.” She does hold big goals

in the long term to advance her education. “I want to finish here at CLC with an Associates, and then transfer out,” she said. “Hopefully, I’d work on getting a Masters.” “Take your time,” she said. “Especially when it comes to your classes. You shouldn’t put yourself down if you and your

friend have started school at the same time, and they’re ahead of you in classes or credits.” “Everybody’s just paced differently and everybody should go through their lives at the pace that they want to. That’s the only way they’re going to end up pleasing themselves.”

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TRiO specialists shine light on student dreams

Arturo Ramirez Features Editor

Director of TRiO Educational Talent Search Scholars Dr. Sharon Sanders-Funnye has been working with CLC for 10 years. “Prior to coming to CLC, I worked for 5 years for a non-profit in the Waukegan community serving youth.” said Sanders-Funnye. “TRiO was designed to provide disadvantaged students with an opportunity to pursue and graduate from college,” according to Sanders-Funnye. The TRiO program provides academic, mentoring, and tutoring support. Our ultimate goal is to assist students in achieving their educational, career and personal goals” she said. “The bug bit me, in terms of working with students, understanding their needs, and creating innovative ways to address those needs” stated Dr. SandersFunnye. “My responsibilities with TRiO include program development, supporting my staff, ensuring that they have what they need, but also encouraging them to meet the requirements of the TRiO Talent Search grant

at CLC,” Sanders-Funnye said. “I have very high standards, along with the required outcomes that are set by the Department of Education.” “The thing that I’m most proud of when I think of what I do here for CLC, is not the budget, and not the day-to-day paperwork, but it’s making sure that our students are at their best,” she said. “I want to ensure that TRiO Educational Talent Search Scholars Program at CLC provides an environment of equity and inclusivity so that the students know that they have a sense of belonging and have a right to a great education!” she added. “If you’re able to educate a student, that student will leave a legacy for their family, their community, and perhaps the world,” SandersFunnye said. “Education transformed my life and I believe that it transforms the lives of our students.” “College of Lake County’s staff and faculty care for the students, specifically in this TRiO office. We really care about our students. Not just the students that we work with in high schools, but we care about every person

Image of Dr. Sharon Sanders-Funnye Courtesy of College of Lake County

that’s connected to those students that we serve,” stated Sanders-Funnye. Student Services Specialist Charray Reilly has been working with CLC since August 2017. Charray Reilly expressed her interest in First Generation Programs when looking for a job with CLC. Reilly was a classroom teacher for the past 10 years, and she wanted to branch out of the classroom to influence students with their academic careers. TRiO has had numerous impacts on students at North Chicago High School. “I love North Chicago High School. I love the students there,” Reilly said. “It’s a particularly interesting school because in all of our schools, it’s by far the smallest school. It has less than 800 students there, whereas the rest of the schools have over 2,000 students,” she added. “Lots of the kids are like, ‘If it wasn’t for TRiO, I wouldn’t have thought I could go to college,’ or ‘I didn’t know how to do it,’ and that’s what basically keeps you going,” shared Reilly. TRiO Student Services Specialist Fabiola Rosiles has been working with CLC for 2 months. Rosiles has been working directly with both of Waukegan High School’s campuses. Rosiles provides workshops, college visits, one-on-one mentoring, group activities, and other services for the students of Waukegan High School. Rosiles was a firstgeneration student, and an aluma from Illinois State University. “I took advantage of similar programs like TRiO that offered guidance and resources for students,” she said. During graduate school at DePaul University, from which she recently graduated, Rosiles focused on First Generation experiences of students in higher-ed, specifically those of Latinas. “I emphasize that we need more students of color and First Generation students

Photo of Fabiola Rosiles Photo courtesy of Illinois State University

in college mentoring other students,” she said. “I saw this position open up at CLC with TRiO Educational Talent Search,” she added. “I knew I would be able to not only learn about students experiences, but I would also be able to do something for these students,” Many of the students that take part in TRiO are persistent in the resources that are shared with them, so that they could keep in touch with their academic pursuits. “Ask when you need help, and take of advantage of programs like TRiO that are here to serve you, and help you succeed,” Rosiles said. Gabriela Velazquez, Student Services Specialist, has been working for CLC since August of 2017. Velazquez graduated from Dominican University, Class of 2017, and doublemajored in sociology and criminology. As a first-generation student, Velazquez is dedicated in assisting high school students achieve their goal of attending college. “I really believe in this line of work, where students

are able to obtain additional support in a variety of areas in order to reach higher,” she said. “I was in a college-readiness program that allowed me to dream big and dream outside my circumstances. My goal is to make that a reality for TRiO Scholars as well.” Velazquez works regularly with the Round Lake High School community. ”I believe RLHS students really push themselves to receive our services,” she said. “RLHS Scholars participate in one-on-one mentoring, saturday college visits, college fairs, put in the extra work at after school Homework Zone, and more.” “I do believe our students understand that these services are really important...I had a student say ‘I feel so exhausted, but I know I need to do this.” Velazquez added. “Do not allow your circumstances to determine where you think you will be, it really is about the hard work you put in day in and day out,” Velazquez said. “Understand that you can achieve your goals even when you fail.”

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CLC alumnus reflects on life as part of first graduating class Andy Pratt

Staff Reporter A degree earned at the College of Lake County can by a worthwhile achievement, and has been for many alumni. College alum Diane Crawford who graduated with a Nursing degree in 1971, offered advice by email, for current students exploring their career path options. “Throughout my life, my CLC diploma served me well,” Crawford said. “My goal was met.” While as a student during the Fall of 1969, Crawford was married and had a two year old, all while taking classes at the college. She was 25 years old, and the

college was still under constructionFor getting through college, as well as other endeavors in life, Crawford recommended concerned readers to think things through, always have a plan and execute it, and “be you.” As her life progressed, Crawford lived in California, Colorado, and Arizona, in addition to Illinois. Her Nursing license, through reciprocity, always ensured that she could find employment immediately. When a friend offered her a job as an Abstractor years later, Crawford found herself transitioning into what became her favorite career. According to a Houston

Chronicle article by Mark Applegate, an Abstractor “works with a local surveyor and a tax assessor to verify that the land is described correctly on the legal documents and that there is not a lien against the property that must first be satisfied before allowing it to change owners.” CLC was a vastly different place during the Fall of 1969. According to “The History of the College of Lake County 19691986” by late professor Ruth Rickard, then college president Richard Erzen had decided to “construct temporary classrooms on its 181-acre site instead of renting space throughout the district.” Tuition for in district

students had been set at $7 per semester hour, and had a maximum allotment of $105 per semester. According to Rickard on page 50, “this sum was designed to make the college affordable for anyone to attend.” As for Crawford, Nursing classes were held in the Nurses Residences on the grounds of Victory Hospital in Waukegan. According to Rickard, there had been an initial 50 Nursing students expected to attend the first class on Sept. 11, 1969. “We were a small class of varied ages of congenial women, grateful to be students in this new college,” Crawford said. Crawford’s goal was to graduate, pass the State

Boards, and have steady employment and income for her family. While as a student, she would receive periodic updates on the construction of the college. When she eventually moved to Arizona, Crawford had already been working as an Abstractor, and Crawford was eventually able to prove her skills, and earned a job with the State Land Department. Arizona has 9.5 million acres of land, and for each application, Crawford would view the land, whether it would be leased or sold to people, utilities, cities, etc. “Keep learning in whatever career you choose, and in whatever interests you,” Crawford said.

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‘Broadway: Close to You’ smash hit at JLC

Rebecca Martinez A & E Editor

In a spectacular fusion of famous show tunes and 70’s ballads, “Broadway: Close to You” merges two worldclass acts: O Sole Trio and Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters. The show was performed at the James Lumber Center at CLC on October 21, 2018 to an incredibly eager audience. O Sole Trio kicked off the night, performing excerpts from their usual show, Bravissimo Broadway. The trio, comprised of vocalists Erin Shields and Giuseppe Spoletini, as well as pianist David Shenton, opened with an assortment of Broadway’s greatest opening numbers from musicals like “Cabaret, Phantom of the Opera,” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” The group sang a brilliant

mashup of the Righteous Brothers’ “Unchained Melody” and Ghost the Musical’s, “With You”, showcasing an impassioned performance that showed the duality between the film and musical version of “Ghost”. Not to mention, at one point, Shenton had the spotlight shown on him when he incorporated random composer styles, like Mozart and Paul McCartney, into Swing!’s “All of Me”, all while simultaneously playing both the piano and violin. Following a few more songs, O Sole Trio closed out their set by playing highlights from “Les Misérables”, including favorites like “I Dreamed a Dream” and “Do You Hear the People Sing?” Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters, a sixpiece band led by vocalist

Lisa Rock, took the stage second. In between playing an array of original and cover songs made famous by The Carpenters, Rock also took several moments to share little known facts about Richard Carpenter’s songwriting, joking about how much late night television influenced Richard’s creativity. Rock also spoke fondly of Karen Carpenter, even voicing that the proceeds from the C.D.’s they sell are donated to local food banks in each city that they travel in across the U.S., in Karen’s memory. Some of the most memorable songs performed were “Goodbye to Love,” when a fuzz guitar was brought out to strengthen the power ballad effect, and when Rock dedicated “Close to You” to her young son in the audience.

What made the show even more special was when O Sole Trio returned to the stage with Lisa Rock and her band to perform two songs together. Their rendition of Evita’s “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina” was emotionally moving, and showcased the adaptability of both acts at playing together. The song choice fit perfectly into the set, as O Sole Trio have a background steeped in musicals like

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Evita, and the song had been previously covered by The Carpenters. Rock surprised the audience; however, when she asked O Sole Trio to stay onstage for their upbeat final song, The Carpenters’ “Top of the World”. “Broadway: Close to You” was able to incorporate various genres and time periods together in a single night, in the name of celebration, friendship, and music.

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Curtis’ return to ‘Halloween’ franchise thrills audience

Peter Anders

balance in tone, which rampage. lends to the sense of fun The script for ‘Halloween’ has. ‘Halloween’, is well written Staff Reporter The part of ‘Halloween’ and snappy, featuring a cast that truly steals the show of likable and well written ‘‘Halloween’ is a slasher is not Michael Myers, as characters who act like horror movie starring Jamie fantastic as he is here, but rational individuals instead Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Will Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie of horror movie archetypes. Patton, Miles Robbins, and Strode. The writing team went Nick Castle. Curtis gives the best through 80 different drafts Directed by David performance of her of the script, rewriting Gordon Green, ‘Halloween’ career, lending a sense of time and time again to see was released by Universal on Oct. 15. ‘Halloween’ is everything that an acclaimed slasher movie should be: suspenseful, well shot, well directed, and most of all, it’s really fun. ‘Halloween’ follows the story of Laurie Strode. Traumatized by her encounter with Michael Myers in the original, she’s turned into a recluse. At the cost of her family relations, the next forty years of her life became focused on preparing for his eventual escape from Image courtesy of ComicBooks.com captivity. Thankfully, the movie authenticity and bringing which edition of the scene isn’t excessively gorey; new dimensions and layers would work best, and that however, that does not to her role. sense of polish shows, as mean that kills aren’t Her drama with the it feels like almost every numerous, well executed, family is where the movie scene was thought out to and are done in a manner truly shines, highlighting the smallest degree, from that compliments the film’s the struggles that survivors the most insignificant lines story. of tragic events often go of dialogue. Surprisingly, ‘Halloween’ through. The relationship A d d i t i o n a l l y, has a good amount of levity. between Strode and her ‘Halloween’ is a nostalgic In-between the drama and estranged daughter and back-to-basics approach for the horror, there is plenty granddaughter is just as the franchise. By making of excellent humor. interesting to watch as it about the relationship This allows for a nice Michael Myers’ bloody between Strode and Myers,

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it makes it clear that they are characterized as foils of each other, and as deathly yin and yang. What made the original ‘Halloween’ so special was that the visuals helped tell the story: the way cinematographer, Dean Cundey, shot the movie lent a sense that danger was around any corner,

which lent to the sense of atmosphere. The filmmaking in ‘Halloween’ is thankfully top notch. It delivers some truly spooky Halloween visuals, feeling both in the same universe as the Carpenter film, and yet truly modern. You never know when and where Michael could strike, and that lends to the sense of tension in the film.

One of the most iconic aspects of the ‘Halloween’ franchise is the music. John Carpenter returns for the first time since ‘Halloween III: Season of the Witch’ to score the film, and he does a phenomenal job. The score, much like the film itself, is both a beautiful throwback to the soundtrack of the original, yet manages to feel modern and contemporary. As show-stopping as ‘Halloween’ is, it is not flawless. The drama with the teenage characters is clearly not what David Gordon Green and the writers are interested in, and it shows. It wasn’t given enough screen time to be interesting. The subplot with Allyson, Laurie’s granddaughter, and her boyfriend is pretty bad and does not have any real impact on the main plot. ‘Halloween’ is a resilient resurrection to form for the franchise. With a phenomenal script, fantastic direction, an incredible performance by a horror icon, heart-stopping moments complemented by great set-pieces and kills, ‘Halloween’ not only manages to be a phenomenal sequel to the original John Carpenter film, but a truly great film in its own right.

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Damien Chazelle’s ‘First Man’ is out of this world Jason Lee

Staff Reporter Damien Chazelle has proven himself to be one of the best directors of this era, having directed “Whiplash” and “La La Land,” so it shouldn’t come as a surprise how Chazelle’s take on Neil Armstrong and the moon landing turned out. “First Man” stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, and follows the years leading up to the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. The cast performances all work well, but the most important ones are from Gosling and Claire Foy as Armstrong and his wife Janet. Being one of the most talented actors today, Gosling brings a very human performance to the screen, showing Armstrong’s hopeful and angry sides. Having to go through a lot throughout the film, Gosling

helps you feel his struggle, and journey. drama. The production To say this film is it’s fitting to see his journey The musical score is also design, costumes, and visual phenomenal is quite the and character development. hauntingly beautiful, and effects overall make the film understatement. Foy is great as Janet. You mixes well with the film’s feel authentic. can clearly see how close their marriage is, and Foy kills it in some particular scenes, especially when she’s yelling at Neil to tell their sons the truth. As a result of the performances, the film feels even more human in depth. The film follows Neil in his time training to become an astronaut, and is compelling to watch due to the fantastic pacing and dialogue. The dramatic aspects of Neil’s personal life are balanced well with his astronaut training and the historical moments, making it not only a great historical film but a better character drama. The space sequences are also fantastic, specifically with the cinematography, capturing moments in outer space at angles and shots Photo courtesy of Ultra HD Wallpapers that allow viewers to witness the full depth of Armstrong’s

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‘Christopher Robin’ warms the hearts of viewers Fernando Reynoso Staff Reporter CLC held a free showing of the movie “Christopher Robin”, in room A011 from 5-7 p.m. for students and children Oct. 22. Disney revisits Robin, Winnie-the-Pooh, and the rest of the loveable characters from the Hundred Acre Wood with a new adventure and lesson for the whole family. Director Marc Forster tells the story of an all grown up Christopher Robin, played by Ewan McGregor, molded by a strict boarding school, the devastation of war, and the responsibilities of his career. Robin struggles to balance cutbacks at work while also trying sustain his relationship with his wife, played by Hayley Atwell, and his daughter, played by Bronte Carmichael. Soon enough, Robin runs into his old childhood

friend, Winnie-the-Pooh, voiced once again by the talented Jim Cummings. Pooh seeks Robin’s help to find Eeyore, Piglet, Tigger, and the rest of their friends from the Hundred Acre Wood that have gone missing. On their journey, or their “exotition” as Pooh calls it, Robin begins to realize the importance of family and holding on to that youthful spirit he once had as a child. The movie starts off with classic illustrations that lead to Robin’s going away party. We then get a straight forward depiction of Robin growing up, and from there it’s a slow build till the middle of the second act. There are very few laughs from the audience members during the scenes with the adults until Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet, and the rest of the gang comes back later in the movie. Despite the lack of laughter throughout the entire movie, one cannot

help but feel the nostalgic tug at the heartstrings when seeing these loveable characters come to life and interacting with each other and Robin. The production design and costumes were very well done for adapting the time period, and the visual

effects of the characters were very life-like. It may not be a box office hit or an Oscar winner, but it’s still a heartwarming family movie with a lot of nostalgia for those that grew up with the characters from the Hundred Acre

Wood. So go out and do something with the family, or even better, do nothing with them, because as Pooh puts it “doing nothing often leads to the best kind of something.”

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Belly releases new politically derived album Minha Khan Staff Reporter Rap is intrinsically political, and it has been since its conception. The very development of the genre was a response to the deprivation of a voice for young black voices in America of a representative force in the media. However, political speech certainly isn’t necessary to be successful in the industry. Respect and props may be given to Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, and J. Cole, but the rappers that maintain public interest Drake, Future, and Migos among others - usually do not focus on politics at all. However, in 2018 the political climate in the United States has heated up, and has even infiltrated the rap genre, most notably through Kanye West’s interactions with the Donald Trump.

West has turned rappers across the genre, whether they be political or apolitical, against him. But from this fiery new climate of the industry Belly’s newest album “Immigrant” was born. Most may have not known it by listening to Belly’s previous works, but he was born in Palestine and immigrated to Canada as a child. Being a Palestinian Muslim and an immigrant had impacted Belly’s life significantly, but his music was a reflection of what was more directly relevant to his life. He brags about his experiences with scheming women, hard drugs, and extravagant wealth. Belly’s music mirrors his frequent collaborator and label head, The Weeknd’s, own music. However, when producing “Immigrant”, Belly shifted his perspective in a major way. Interestingly, he seems

not to be the only one from the XO label to have moved into the political realm. Recently, The Weeknd terminated his contract with H&M after their website featured a black child wearing a T-shirt that said “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle.” Belly’s own foray into the political realm has been a much larger step. The title track off of “Immigrant” features Meek Mill and MIA, two extremely controversial political figures themselves, in a refutation of the president and his political party’s anti-immigrant stance and policies. “This ain’t a tan, my skin the same color as sand // From the motherland, look down and see the world in my hands”, Belly raps to start the song and what follows is a melodical bashing of the current political climate. The song almost plays as gospel, with a vibe reminiscent of Jay Z and

Frank Ocean’s album No Church In The Wild. “Immigrant” - one of the songs in Belly’s album of the same name - is the most outwardly political track on Belly’s album, but he sprinkles other verses throughout the album that speak to its purpose as a decimation of immigration law. In “Another Note” he says “Muslim boy had to wear a cross just to cross the border,” speaking about his own immigration from Palestine. Other than “Immigrant” however, the album features a bevy of impressive artists including Metro Boomin, Nav, and French Montana. Belly isn’t afraid to let other artists shine on his works, and everyone that he features certainly bring exactly what’s expected of them. But where Belly really shines is on his solo song “Xion”. Even more than “Immigrant,” “Xion” has great replay value.

Belly’s sharp lyrics “Immigrant, I’m what happens if Aladdin had some bricks, Jasmine had a pimp, ride a magic carpet with the tints” may be the most quoted from this album. Even though Belly hasn’t been talking about his background on previous albums, he has certainly built a huge following of Muslim, Palestinian, and immigrant listeners over the years. When he allows this part of his personality to shine through, even in a facetious manner, his audience relates and see themselves reflected. Throughout the whole album, Belly expertly weaves his criticism of immigration policies and the media’s selective reporting with hypnotic trap beats and intense wordplay that would get any listener, hyped for what he’s bringing to the table.

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Climate change threatens humanity in near future

Daniel Lynch

Opinon Editor

The international Panel on Climate Change released a report in early October explaining that if human civilization does not limit CO2 emissions in the next 12 years we will pass the threshold of 1.5 degree rise in global temperatures which will wreak catastrophe as early as 2040. Despite good intentions, President Obama’s Cap n’ Trade policies were ill advised would have done little to actually reduce emission. Republicans have, for the most part, taken a complete denial stance. Despite believing all the science in 2007 and before, Newt Gingrich said of climate change in 2007 “the evidence is sufficient” and then in 2008 saying “I don’t think we have conclusive proof of global warming.” The recent presidential

administration is on the record saying that climate change is a hoax to make American manufacturing less competitive and give China an edge, which has ironically allowed China to become the economic leader in clean energy. Though, in a report released in July 2018 -The Safer Affordable FuelEfficient (SAFE), Vehicles Rule for Model Year 2021– 2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks - the Trump administration’s department of transportation alleges that by 2100 the global temperature will rise by four degrees. It doesn’t seem the President is actively aware that this report confirms the facts and findings of climate change. Terrifyingly, the report actually recommends repealing previously scheduled federal fuel emission standards. We are already on a path that actual scientists insist

will be catastrophic, and that there’s no reason to regulate emissions further. Even our CLC campus has made great efforts to move towards renewable energy. Scientists estimate our total carbon budget that we can emit is one trillion tonnes of carbon, but our current medium estimates puts us around 687 billion tonnes. Make no mistake, this is no single person or administrations fault. So stop wasting time blaming people and start fixing it. We need to cut emissions by about 50 percent in the next five years or so. Is a single person at all capable of that? No. We need world wide government, and corporate intervention. Additionally, and most importantly, we as a society need to pursue carbon dioxide removal, the ability to extract carbon from the atmosphere. This technology is being pursued by Climeworks

in Switzerland who take captured carbon dioxide and manufacture products with it. Ideally the world needs to support this company and help them expand and improve their technology, especially after they successfully launched a plant in Iceland in 2017 Climeworks is moving to expand to more countries. We will already see some of the worst climate change has to offer, but if the arctic completely melts and available forest land is destroyed by man or rising sea levels, we will truly see the extreme power of climate change. If we cut all of our emissions within the allotted timetable and extract emissions from the atmosphere, we stand a much better chance at maintaining life as we know it. Consider taking action to pressure your local and federal government to take action on climate change. Climate change is going

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to adversely affect our agricultures, coastal states, military functionality, refugee crises, and power grids to name a few. If we don’t have effective leadership at the top levels of government and pursue carbon dioxide extraction we are certainly doomed.

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Proud Boys bring shame to Republican Party

Lewis Gabanski-Hill Staff Reporter

The Proud Boys and antialt-right clashed outside the Republican Club in New York City on Oct. 12. The clash occurred after a speech by Gavin McInnes-the founder of the Proud Boys and a co-founder of Vice News--reported by the New York Times on Oct. 15. The Proud Boys were founded by Gavin McInnes in 2016. The Proud Boys are classified as an “Extremist Hate Group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The stated purpose of the group is to defend western values. They are routinely associated with the alt-right. On Sep. 21, The Intercept’s Leighton Akio Woodhouse reported

McInnes prefers the term the alt-light particularly after Charlottesville. Despite what McInnes may say about the membership of the Proud Boys the general membership of the Proud Boys espouse white nationalist ideas and they maintain relationships with white nationalists. This was reported by the New York Times on Oct. 16. The speech that Gavin McInnes gave at the Republican Club was to celebrate the murder of a Japanese socialist. More generally speaking anything could be connected to the left in the United States reported the New York Times on Oct. 15. Before the fight broke out between the anti-alt-right and the Proud Boys Gavin McInnes waved a plastic

sword around. After doing so McInnes drove off in his car reported the New York Times on Oct. 16. The Proud Boys and the anti-alt-right met on East 82nd Street. The fight started when one anti-altright threw a plastic bottle at one of the Proud Boys reported the New York Times on Republicans like William F.B. O’Reilly have little patience for the Proud Boys and McInnes. O’Reilly was the president of the club from 1998 to 2002. “The Republican brand doesn’t need this. It’s already got enough problems.” O’Reilly said to the New York Times on Oct. 16 when speaking about the Proud Boys and McInnes. For the left in the US, the question is how to respond to the Prouds Boys and

other groups of a similar nature. One tactic is to remain silent and hope the alt-right will go away into the night. The issue with tactic is that it does not deal directly with alt-right but rather gives alt-right the space to move without notice and to use local issues to their advantage to gain members in the area. Another method is direct confrontation with the altright groups. There are two issues with this tactic that are interconnected. The alt-right groups could use this tactic to their own advantage by saying anti-alt-right are the ones that are against freedom of speech. The other issue is it may cause the alt-right to become more victimised. With that they may cause more public backlash. The broad strategy that

may be the best method when organizing against alt-right is mass nonviolent confrontation. This tactic should come from building a broad based coalition amongst community. To use this coalition to shout out the alt-right from the community is to have more people on the street than the alt-right. This tactic will turn their show of strength into a show of weakness to a cause that may never come. I align myself with antifascist lines. I personally believe it would be better to make sure that the altright movement never gains traction in the US. The Proud Boys and other like groups should never be able to reach the same heights as their ideological ancestors.

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Khashoggi case as serious as it seems Juan Toledo

Copy Editor

On Oct. 23, The Washington Post reported 18 of 21 suspects arrested for the killing of Jamal Khashoggi—a permanent U.S. resident and Saudi journalist, whom for decades was close with the Saudi royal family and served as an adviser to the government. An outspoken critic of Mohammad bin Salman— Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and de facto ruler— Khashoggi wrote for the Post as a columnist since his self-imposed exile from the country. MBS, as he’s known, has denied Saudi leaderships involvement in the alleged orchestrated hit, despite the mounting evidence collected by Turkish officials that confirms Prince Mohammed’s ‘rouge’ agents brought a bone saw to Istanbul. On Oct. 25, a joint SaudiTurkish investigative team indicated that the suspects had committed the act with

premeditated intention. U.S. intelligence officials and lawmakers as well as the European Union have said that an operation targeting a critic of the royal court in a foreign country is unlikely to have been ordered without the knowledge of senior Saudi officials; still, Trump nor Saudi Arabia has been willing to implicate Saudi’s leadership in the journalist’s killing. Yet, in an effort to minimize tension and maintain an alliance forged by FDR, President Trump has modestly decided to revoke the visas of those detained. Now, there are various reasons why Trump is turning a blind-eye to this killing, and many other far larger horrors, like the Saudi-led war in Yemen which has resulted in the deaths 1,248 children— according to a United Nations report. At 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Trump repeatedly said that every country has a sovereign

right to protect its own distinct culture; well, in Saudi Arabia’s distinct culture, rulers can do whatever they can get away with, particularly with regard to their own citizens, for example, in recent years, several women were executed for practicing “witchcraft” or “sorcery.” Which doesn’t seem to stray too far from the ideologies of Trump’s newest Supreme Court appointee, Brett Kavanaugh—who thinks a President shouldn’t be ‘burdened’ by criminal investigations or charges, or civil lawsuits, while in office. A convenient gesture for a President currently facing all of the aforementioned. Furthermore, moments after learning the news of Khashoggi’s disappearance, Trump was explicit that he would not find it acceptable to withdraw from any agreements with Saudi Arabia because they’re our ally. Saudi Arabia helps contain the issues in Iran, and so long as they keep

oil flowing out (and an exaggerated $110 billion worth of weapons in) they can do just about anything by Trump’s logic. Even if that means eliminating detractors that push for economic and cultural reform in Saudi Arabia. But, Trump’s posthumous stance doesn’t seem to faze the Republican Party prior to the midterms; in fact, Trump’s contempt for media outlets that criticize his presidency has transformed itself into an appeal for violence. Two weeks after Khashoggi’s death, during a rally at Missoula, Montana, Trump praised Representative Greg Gianforte for body slamming Ben Jacobs—a Guardian political reporter—after he asked the candidate a question on health-care policy. “Any guy that can do a body slam... he’s my guy,” he said to cheers and laughter at the rally. This latest praise from President Hyperbole is unlikely to improve his

relationship with the media, which he has previously labelled the “enemy of the people”. A growing pattern of authoritarianism doesn’t seem to be slowing down either, according to Daniel Dale—Washington Bureau Chief at The Star. Trump made 170 false claims in the second week of October, obliterating previous records of 133 he set in August. Trump arguably shares many cultural sentiments as Mister Bone Saw, but one in particular stands above all: citizens should have an undying, unquestioning loyalty to their leader. To paraphrase FDR, the Saudi’s may be S.O.B.s, but now, they’re Trump’s S.O.B.s. Which begs the question: if the Iranian side is just as guilty as the Saudi’s, in regards to human right’s violations, would Trump have reacted with the same stagnant response had they coordinated this slaying? Or would we be in an allout war?

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Journalists must deliver the truth no matter the situation Rachel Schultz Staff Reporter

This past summer, I spent two months in Washington D.C. on a journalism internship, as I mentioned in a previous edition. I learned a lot of things, one of them being that navigating Washington D.C. in professional clothes in the summer is not the most comfortable thing to do, especially when the temperature is about 90-100 degrees every day. Also, never wear dress shoes; wear comfortable walking shoes until you get to the office, or you’ll get blisters for sure. But despite the scorching temperature, I enjoyed myself. There were so many things to do, and so many things to learn. I learned about economics, journalism, politics, bureaucracy, the official version of events, and what really happened behind the scenes.

For instance, regarding the official version of events: the media is always supposed to function in the public’s best interest, as an impartial arbiter of the truth. Do I believe this? Yes, I believe it should be the case, but, too often, journalists often function like archaeologists that comb the surface of a digging site, instead of getting to the bottom of things. Or if they are really biased on a particular topic, sometimes they just give the dirt a disgusted glance and start writing their article. As a fledgling member of the National Press Club, I wanted to take advantage of as many opportunities as I could. I went to dinner at the club once with a couple of other interns, and we ended up being joined by a couple of freelance journalists. We picked their brains for an hour. One of them had extensive experience with freelancing for a variety of

publications. He told us that the newspapers that tend to give the greatest work experiences are smaller publications. I went to a breakfast meeting at the National Press Club where the NPC president was one of the speakers, where I met some members of said upper crust. I was a little unsure how to act, but they were warm enough, and I felt better. Everyone introduced themselves, and the meeting began. The first thing that was said to me after the introductions was something to the effect that they hoped I knew no one there supported President Trump. I smiled, inwardly thinking to myself, “So much for journalistic integrity.” We are human beings first, journalists second. Reporters have done a great disservice to justice in the past, when rumors were reported as fact without adequate factchecking. Nothing can substitute for accuracy,

not scoops, headlines, or increased revenue, not even a promotion. Past tragedies caused by inaccurate or incomplete reporting have not been learned from the way they should be. Innocent people have had their reputations destroyed, their lives ruined, even their freedom taken away as a result. What happened to Richard Jewell is an example of the havoc that misplaced reporting can wreak on a person’s life. As a security guard on duty during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, Jewell discovered a backpack filled with explosives inside a crowded park. He and several other officials cleared the area as fast as they could, saving perhaps thousands of lives. Ultimately the ensuing explosion injured over 100 people, but killed only one. Despite his heroics, Jewell faced terrorism charges from the media, based on leaked information that had not been thoroughly

vetted. Although his name was eventually cleared and years later, the real bomber discovered and sentenced, his reputation had taken a hit that he would never recover from. At his death in 2007, he was still dealing with the consequences from the false stories that had been circulated about him. On a spring day in 2005, two little girls were stabbed to death in a quiet wooded park in my hometown of Zion, shocking the whole community. Before long, following the lead of the justice department, the newspapers began fingering the father of one of the girls, Jerry Hobbs, as the murderer. He ended up spending five years in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence. Meanwhile, the real killer had continued to rape and kill other victims, before finally being caught several states away. Although the police department failed to do its job ethically in this case, so did the media.

Understanding the double standard of civility Elizabeth Taylor

Staff Reporter The idea of “civility” in American politics is one which has created lots of controversy in recent years. Recently, such events as the Charlottesville rallies and the NFL protests have shown a light on these problems. As of Oct. 24, the discussion of civility has escalated when nine bombs were delivered to high profile Democrats, and public figures critical of the president. Because of swift action by mail screeners and the US Secret Service and FBI, the bombs were all successfully intercepted, and never made it to their intended targets, and never detonated. Connections are already being drawn between the recipients of the bombs and the President. The fact that all of the bombs were sent to people who Trump has criticized does not seem to be a

coincidence. While they have not stated that the bombs were politically motivated, the FBI has confirmed that they are all linked. This is not the only recent politically motivated attack through the mail, Ricin being sent to the White House and the Pentagon in Sept. While no one has ever supported such acts of violence and Trump held a brief press conference condemning the bombings, how we communicate with one another concerning politics hasn’t been helping. The President consistently attacks anyone who disagrees with him and claims that Democrats need to be more civil while the lives of people Trump has attacked are being threatened. Trump’s current midterm slogan, “Republicans produce jobs, Democrats produce mobs”, is painting a picture that all Democrats want is to fight and that Republicans are completely free of blame for issues in America. It can be said that Trump is

taking such a strong stance against Democrats because of the upcoming midterm elections, however, he must stop throwing accusations at anyone who opposes him. The political divide is certainly not being mended by accusing each other of being the root of all evil in America. We are all so set in our ways that we won’t even listen to one another. Because of this, most political conversations have almost become shouting at a brick wall; the divide in our political beliefs has translated into an inability to even consider views different from our own. In order to solve this, we have to become more open to simply hearing other ideas. However, problems do arise when ideas being discussed are completely hate-filled and violent. While we do need to be more tolerant of other’s beliefs, where do we draw the line? At what point do we have to say that civility is uncalled for? This is also where Democrats and Republicans have

disagreements. Republicans would claim that organizations such as ANTIFA should be completely shunned whereas Democrats would call for more people to stop giving a voice to the KKK. The truth is that there is more incivility coming from the right than the left. Sure, random people will throw water in the face’s of those wearing MAGA hats or will refuse to serve people in the Trump administration, but these are eclipsed by the lack of condemnation of the KKK by Republicans. While Republicans are fighting for the freedom of speech for everyone, no matter their beliefs, they are allowing entirely hatebased organizations like the newly formed alt-right to manifest and thrive. During the last Presidential election, Trump was given an endorsement by the KKK and never said anything about it. During the Charlottesville rallies and protests, he said that there was violence

from both sides. This skirting of taking a stance on incivility and outright racism is unacceptable for the President of the United States. This idea of civility is a double-edged sword; we have to find a way of differentiating listening to people we disagree with and being complicit to hate speech, racism, and neonazis. In order to do this, we must elect politicians who represent what America stands for and what we can become. While there are uncivil groups on both sides, America is the land of the free. We are lucky enough to live in a country where we can have such differing views. In upcoming elections, higher standards must be set for those who represent us on the small scale and on the world’s stage. Don’t be satisfied with a political candidate whose only qualification is that the ‘other side’ is indisputably evil without taking their policy records and rhetoric into account.

Health & Science

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Students reflect on zoos and animal treatment

Sammie Wilkins

Editor-in-chief

Whether zoos benefit the animals within them is a topic that is still debated, as some view zoos as large cages. However, others view them as the only way to conserve species. On the afternoon of Oct. 18, the students of CLC were questioned on their general thoughts of zoos, and whether or not they have improved over time. “I think some zoos could be bad, but there are some zoos that can help animals,” Jacqueline Cornejo, social work major, said. “Personally, I don’t like zoos.” Much of the distaste for zoos stems from the idea that zoos are strictly for human entertainment and therefore the animals are not cared for properly, nor have enough space

to live. “I don’t think people should support them,” Melissa Lira, pre-law and early education major, said. “Animals are meant to be in their own environment, not caged. We should focus more so on conserving them.” While animals are kept in areas much smaller than they are accustomed to, many zoos are using their animals to study their behaviors and using this information to better their care for the animals. That being said, there are also many zoos that have not improved their conditions, and the care that they provide to their animals remains outdated. “There are just as many issues as before, be careful which one you go to,” Dakota Lawson, studying medical imaging, said. Supporting a zoo that is

working towards making these beneficial changes is key to promoting a chain reaction to improve all zoos. “I think they are getting better because now they are trying to help almost extinct animals,” Tasha Bautista, criminal justice major, said. “As long as they are treated well and are kept away from poachers, they are doing good.” According to Vetstreet. com, some animals that have avoided extinction in captivity are the Arabian Oryx, the California Condor, and the Black Footed Ferret. “In certain places the animals are treated inhumanely, in cages, malnourished, it’s more for people’s entertainment,” Bautista said. “The zoos here are kind of meant for people’s entertainment, but at the same time giving

them their basic needs.” Zoos have begun focusing on providing better care for their animals after the recent increase in animal-rights activism. “If they keep them because they are hurt, that’s okay, but only as long as they return them back into the wild,” Alejandra Maldonado, pre-vet major, said. There has been an increase in wildlife conservation organizations and programs in addition to an increase in the animalrights movement; however, very few zoos will send animals back to the wild. “I think that animals deserve to live in the forest, or wherever they do in nature, but if an animal is almost extinct then they need to be in zoos so that we can help them,” Monyniadh Ratanch, nursing major, said. “I think

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they are good.” One way to help species on the brink of extinction has been to help those animals breed in captivity. “If the animals can’t breed anymore, then it is good to help them do it,” Maldonado said. While these animals may not be released into the wild yet, breeding them in zoos and reintroducing the species back into the wild after the population has been stabilized is always a possibility. There are definite signs of improvement in zoos now compared to the zoos seen in the past 100 years. However, zoos will always have a controversial aspect to their existence. “I think they have improved,” Ratanch said “But it will take a long time for them to fully be good.”

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CLC community warned of cold-weather dangers Andrew Fine

Staff Reporter

Fall has come, and winter is approaching. That means temperatures are going to dramatically decrease which ultimately leaves the body susceptible. Cold weather suppresses the immune system which can leave it vulnerable to colds and viruses. It’s no coincidence that people are getting a runny nose during the crisp weather, so it’s important to bundle up

and avoid any risks. According to Branko Jablanovic, who has been a full-time biology instructor here at CLC for the last 10 years, the human body is adaptive to certain circumstances, especially cold weather. “When our body freezes, the peripheral parts get sacrificed by the blood flow to ears, fingers, and toes to preserve enough warm and nutritious blood for the brain and heart – our vital organs,” Jablanovic said. “When proteins are used for energy, they

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first break down to amino acids,” Jablanovic said. “Then they are transferred into glucose, and only then can we use them as an energy source.” “Cold weather makes our body shiver,” he said. “The hypothalamus detects the cold body temperature which then allows the brain to send signals to the body to contract, which results in burning calories.”

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When the weather is colder it makes people recall past memories, Rasmussen said. “There is an Interesting relationship between nostalgia and cold temperature,” he said. “Increase in nostalgia while cold may occur because nostalgic memories increase perception of bodily warmth, thus if one is nostalgic when cold, they may feel warmer.”

Understanding the effects of cold weather and the human body will give more insight on how we can use it to our personal advantage. Considering the human body and brain are the most complex objects in the universe you want to make sure your body and brain are performing at peak performance.

CLC faculty comments on getting flu shots Katrina Topacio

Staff Reporter Fall and winter are here, but so is the start of another season--flu season. A trip to the local CVS or Walgreens will result in seeing signs expressing the need to get the yearly flushot, the most commonly sought out combatant against the flu. “Flu-shots prevent the influenza virus which can cause respiratory illness,” Angela M. Norwood, CLC’s Phlebotomy Chairperson and faculty member for 14 years, said. “The influenza vaccination is a preventative measure for those who suffer from chronic health conditions, compromised immune systems, pregnant and postpartum women, and it protects others that you may come in contact with,” she said. Norwood said that the

potency of the vaccination is relatively dependent on the individual. “The trivalent protects against three influenza viruses,” she said. “The quadrivalent protects against four influenza viruses. The flu shot is 40-60 percent effective. Effectiveness varies depending upon certain factors such as the age and health of person being vaccinated; and the similarities of the circulating influenza viruses and those covered by the vaccination.” In regards as to why some people are against flu-shots or having their children receive the flushot, Norwood is uncertain. “Parents may not vaccinate their children for fear of the suggested correlation between vaccinations and autism,” Norwood said. “Adults may not get vaccinated for fear of contracting the flu.” “It is my belief that

for me, being vaccinated every year will decrease the effectiveness of the vaccination against certain strains of the influenza virus,” she said. She makes the suggestion that better hygienic and health practices should be performed to combat seasonal viruses in a more organic way. “People should take care of themselves to reduce the chance of contracting the virus,” she said. “Of course, good hygiene, adequate rest, proper nutrition, exercise and decreasing stress may help eliminate or decrease the susceptibility of contraction.” To offer another viewpoint on flu-shots and their role in fighting seasonal illnesses, Dr. Bob Remedi, a Biology faculty member for 15 plus years, does believe in its effectiveness against influenza. “My whole family and

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I receive our flu vaccines every year,” Remedi said. “You are less likely to get the flu and if you get it, you are more likely to recover faster.” Dr. Remedi further explained the components that make up the

vaccination. “Flu-shots are small pieces of the virus or weakened virus particles that train your immune system to make antibodies against the influenza virus,” he said.

Sports

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Men’s soccer captain has bright future ahead Jose Moreno

Staff Reporter

The CLC Men’s Soccer team recently ended their formidable campaign, finishing fourth in the Skyway Conference. The efforts of team captain Aaron Castellanos Gaona cannot go overlooked, as his hard work in center midfield propelled the Lancers to fourth place in the conference. Soccer has been a part of Castellanos Gaona’s life for many years, therefore he can speak from experience about the impact it has had on him as a person. “It has no cultural barriers,” Castellanos Gaona said. “People from all over the world play it.” “When I was a young kid, I was just beginning to learn English. Soccer didn’t require me to speak English,” Castellanos Gaona said. “The only language you speak is with your feet. If you’re good, you are respected.” Castellanos Gaona’s decision to play soccer at CLC has really proven

CLC men’s soccer team: (From left) Leobardo Orozco, Andres Cifuentes, and Aaron Castellanos Gaona.

beneficial for him. “I wanted to continue playing the sport I loved,” he said. “I wanted to pay for all my schooling by myself and realized CLC was a great option.” Playing soccer at the collegiate level has allowed Castellanos Gaona to continue doing many different activities. “Soccer plays a big role in my life by allowing me to stay fit and continue socializing with all my friends,” Castellanos Gaona

said. Soccer players Mikel Arteta and Andrea Pirlo are players that were highly praised for their performances in the center midfield position. They have become example athletes for Castellanos Gaona’s style of play. “[I try] to emulate Mikel Arteta and Andrea Pirlo,” he said. “I always play with heart. Whenever I lose the ball, I track back and try to win it back.” There are memorable

moments off the field as well. When not playing soccer, Castellanos Gaona enjoys socializing with teammates. “My most memorable moments were cooking with my teammates Andres and Gury,” Castellanos Gaona said. Since Castellanos Gaona is in his sophomore year, he has finished his soccer career at CLC. As of now, he is not planning to continue his athletic career, but he is keeping his options open. Along with finishing his

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soccer career at CLC, he is also finishing his academic career as well, and is majoring in International Business and Entrepreneurship. “I hope to manage a big company, or create [or] manage a big non-profit,” he said.. When Castellanos Gaona joined the Lancers his freshman year, his collegiate athletic career looked bright, and after his contributions to CLC’s soccer team, his future plans look even brighter.

CLC Baseball team volunteers in Libertyville Emily Soto Staff Reporter

With a jam-packed spring season quickly approaching, the College of Lake County baseball team has been taking extra time this fall to come together as a team. The athletes recently volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, Illinois. Head Coach Heath Cummings said this was the team’s first time going, and it turned out to be a great experience. “It was a pretty awesome experience for the team and for myself, and it was awesome to give back,” Cummings said. “I think the team really enjoyed it, and when they thought about it they realized what we were doing and could see what it meant for the people they were helping.” Sophomores Kyle Waller and Danny Yates agreed that the team had a great time.

“I felt like all the guys embraced the experience,” Waller said. “We had a lot of energy when we did it.” “I thought that was an awesome experience,” Yates said. “Not only was it a great team bonding experience getting to work together with your team and getting work done, but it was a great experience overall that showed us how little things can cause such a bigger change.” In two hours of work, the team said they were able to pack enough food to feed about 176 people for the whole year. “It was pretty overwhelming to see what we could do in a short amount of time,” Cummings said. Being able to make that kind of a difference for people was also an eyeopener for team. “It made the guys appreciate that we are out here getting to play baseball and gave some guys a

different perspective on what we get to do,” Waller said. This experience is one that the team now plans to do every year going forward as a way to give back to others and give the players more opportunities to grow and bond as a team. As they prepare for the spring season, the team dynamic is also building through their work on the field as well. The team, comprised of about 40 players, is the strongest Cummings has seen in his eight years as the baseball coach at CLC. “We’ve already played some tough teams and won just about all of them,” Cummings said. “We have a lot of talent this year and as long as everyone stays healthy and eligible, it should be a special year for us.” In order to have that special year, the team has lofty goals it wants to achieve. The athletes are set

CLC’s baseball team volunteering at Feed My Starving Children Photo courtesy of Richard Ray

to play about 56 games this upcoming season. They plan to win even more after these games so that they can earn the Skyway Conference championship title. The want to make it all the way through the playoffs to earn their spot at the NJCAA World Series. “We want to do big things this year,” Waller said. “I think our team has the

potential to do that.” The games for the spring season will start the first week of March. Home games will be hosted at the CLC baseball field every Friday. “We are the best team in the conference overall,” said Yates. “So show up if you want to see some good baseball.”

Monday, October 29, 2018

Truth Conquers All Since 1969

VOL. 52, NO. 5

CLC golfer crowned Skyway conference medalist Brandon Ferrara

Sports Editor

College of Lake County’s golf team has earned backto-back Skyway Conference titles, a second place finish at the Region IV Tournament, a spot to compete at the National Tournament in May, and fosters the Skyway Conference Medalist. Freshman golfer Konnor Kininmonth attended Lake Zurich High School in his hometown of Lake Zurich, Illinois. While playing his first season with CLC, he was crowned Skyway Conference Medalist. This is awarded to the top player in the Skyway Conference every year. Besides CLC, there are four other community colleges in the conference that field golf teams: Elgin, Moraine Valley, Oakton, and Waubonsee. That being said, earning the title of Skyway Conference Medalist is a great accomplishment. Golf has always been an integral part of Kininmonth’s life, having played the sport since he was two years old. He has many favorite memories of playing the sport growing up, but his favorite was from when he was around ten years old. “Almost making a hole-inone in front of 100 people is my favorite memory of the sport growing up,” he said. “It lipped out as the crowd cheered, and that happened when I was about ten years old.” Keeping up with the sport throughout his early years, high school, and into college has paid off. “I have kept up with the sport because it offers me an escape from the real world and pays for my college education,” Kininmonth said. “My life certainly revolved around playing golf. When I wasn’t playing or practicing, I would

either be doing homework, playing outside, fishing, or snowboarding.” Having received an athletic scholarship through playing golf has paid dividends for him, as he has more school ahead of him in his academic career. “I will be majoring in business management with a minor in marketing,” Kininmonth said. “After my four years of undergrad, I will be continuing my education with a masters in business.” At Lake Zurich High School, Kininmonth played golf from his freshman through his senior year, being on varsity for three years. Even in high school, he seemed to have natural athletic ability, so CLC was a great option to continue his athletic and academic career. “I absolutely loved playing

Photo of Konnor Kininmonth

for CLC this year due to the incredible team and coach,” Kininmonth said. “My spark to play college golf started my freshman year in high school.” “I wanted to play golf for CLC in order to get my game better and figure out what I wanted to do.” Like many other athletes, not only does he have the internal drive to do better, but he also has someone who has impacted him greatly and shaped him to be the athlete he is today. “My father pays for everything, goes to everything, and often times gives me swing fixes before tournaments,” Kininmonth said. As far as routine and pre-game rituals go, Kininmonth has a few that help him relax and compete better. “I go through various aspects of my game like

full swing, short game, and putting,” he said. “I love conversing with my teammates, cracking jokes, and having fun.” “My favorite part about the sport is meeting people and developing new friendships,” he said. “And not to mention winning.” His ability to deal with high stakes and pressure has aided him in the rise to Skyway Conference Medalist. “It’s a huge accomplishment for me. My family, friends, and coaches were a huge factor in helping me get there, and I couldn’t thank them enough,” Kininmonth said. “It’s an honor to have been able to be apart of the team and contribute to their success.” Now that the golf team holds the title of Skyway Conference Champions and Kininmonth is the Skyway

Conference Medalist, there is some down time before the National Tournament in May. Kininmonth is preparing for competition, although it is many months away, putting in the hard work that makes champions. “I need to get my mental game to the point where I can shrug off a bad shot and make a birdie on the next hole,” he said. “My mental game has always been an issue for me, but this year I really feel like I kept it under control.” Hopefully Kininmonth can put his skills to work leading up to and throughout the National Tournament. His impact on his teammates will hopefully breed positive results, as May cannot come soon enough.

Photo courtesy of Richard Ray