Monday, September 2, 2019
VOL. 53, NO. 1
Truth Conquers All Since 1969
CLC dedicates welcome weeks to the new student body Andrea Morales
News Editor School is back in session, which adds a bit of anxiety, stress and confusion to the fall for students and even some professors. Although the first couple of weeks of school are a bit stressful, especially for freshmen, CLC tries to help by promoting different clubs and activities and did so Aug. 19 to Aug. 30. Each day had a different theme in which a variety of clubs and classes helped show students how to be active and participate within CLC. Some of the themes during Welcome Weeks were
“CLC Spirit Day,” “You Are Welcome Here Day“ and “Health, Wellness and Sustainability Day.” On “Health, Wellness and Sustainability Day,” students had the opportunity to try a massage chair, dance Zumba music and stretch out with some yoga. Along with that, David Husemoller, who is the sustainability manager for CLC, was able to share knowledge and news with students about the incoming solar panels that will be set on different parts of campus. He also gave students a handout informing students them about the col-
lege. “The College of Lake County is ranked No. 1 in Illinois and No. 8 in North America among two-year colleges on the Campus Sustainability Index for integrating sustainability throughout its campuses,” Husemoller said. Jasmine Macias, who is a CLC freshman this year said she wanted to become “more involved on campus, such as playing on the women’s soccer team and the Sustainability Club at CLC.” However, Macias said being so involved can sometimes be overwhelming and frightening in that she wonders how she’s go-
-CLC student workers handing out supplies and information.
ing to be able to handle so many things on her plate. Macias said she is also excited to take advantage of CLC’s tools, resources and many programs and classes because they were not available in the previous college that she attended. Similar thoughts were shared by Mary West, who is also a first-year CLC student. She said she is nervous and is not sure what to expect transitioning from high school to college. West said she hopes to major in kinesiology and is “excited to be able to take classes involving my major and not just gen eds
like we had to take in high school.” West added that she also wants to change her study habits for this year to get better grades and that she intends to become more successful in her timemanagement skills. As classes and school progress, many students may be nervous about what is coming in the near future, but they also said they are also taking charge in balancing their time. CLC also exposed students to the dozens of clubs and activities that are on campus with Welcome Weeks.
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Features
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CLC clubs host activities fair to increase numbers Arturo Ramirez Editor-in-Chief The College of Lake County has recently hosted a Student Activities Fair to help new students to find out what the clubs do and how to join. The Student Activities Fair is a good way to meet new people who share similar interests, cultural backgrounds, or hobbies. Cesar Monsalud, Sophomore, is majoring in Computer Science and Engineering at CLC. “I am currently in the Engineering Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Math Club, and the Student Government Association,” said Monsalud. There has been a low student turnout in clubs, “...compared to last year, I would say it would be a little bit lower, compared to the 2018 Fall,” Monsalud said. It is possible that much of the scarcity between clubs has been due to the harsh weather conditions that interfered with many of the Student Activities Clubs at CLC. The Student Activities
Fair, which is intended to recruit more members and students to join certain clubs that they were interested in joining, was postponed due to harsh weather conditions. “I think it’s solely last semester’s [Spring 2019] fault, because during our Student Activities Fair-it got postponed because it was really cold,” “I remember there was even an article written about it too, Subzero temperatures ..., so I think because of that, it resulted in less people joining,”
“So after that, it was hard to get more officers, which rolled over into this semester because now there less officers to help get more members,” said Monsalud. “Phi Theta Kappa is a national organization, we are connected with hundreds of chapters across the country. To become a member, we just send you an email and if you respond to the email and fill out the application--then you’re automatically a member,” Monsalud said.
“Some things we do is implement plans for the student body to help them succeed and be more involved at CLC. We are also in charge of the Awards Banquet for student clubs at the end of the year, Our mission is to help students succeed... Senators will be in charge in food service and the book committee,” said Monsalud. Student Government Senators are the voices of CLC students. Much of the scarcity
CLC International Club students.
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Clubs and Organizations Always check the CLC website calendar for FREE Student Events!
● Architecture Club ● Asian Student Alliance ● Associate Degree Student Nurses ● Black Student Union ● Business Club ● Catholic Club ● Center Stage Theatre Club ● Chemistry Club ● Chronicle ● CLC Ceramic Arts Club ● CLC Students for Life ● Computer Club ● Dance Club ● Engineering Club ● Environmental Club
in the clubs is due to the transition of CLC students leaving some of the clubs to transfer. Also, it is likely that CLC students are currently trying to juggle around with their work and class schedule to fit in extracurricular activities. Joining a club is a great way for students to get the full college experience, as well, it helps students to truly see a college’s vision and purpose. Many of the clubs that are within the college are here to serve the students at their service.
● Fandom Club ● First Generation Club ● Hillel ● Horticulture ● Humans for Animals ● InterVarsity Christian Fellowship ● International Club ● Japanese Club ● Lakeshore Student Campus Association ● Latino Alliance ● Literary Arts Society ● Math Club ● Men of Vision ● Muslim Student Association
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Phi Theta Kappa Philosophy Club PRIDE Alliance Psychology Club Real Men Talk Reclaiming Eve Sister 2 Sister Social Action Club Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA) Student Government Association Student United Way/Volunteer Club Student Veterans of CLC Wellness Club
Features
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CLC students have free subscription to New York Times Anastasia Gustafson Managing Editor The students at the College of Lake County have been granted access to a free subscription to the New York Times. It is easy and free of charge to sign up for every student at CLC. It does not matter whether the student is parttime or full-time to have access to the subscription. This is especially advantageous for students because the New York Times is a critically acclaimed news source. It is not overly biased politically, and it is also considered to be a scholarly resource for students to use as references. The New York Times has articles on almost any topic. This is especially essential as students begin to accumulate essay-based assignments. To sign up, first, the student must go to the CLC website. Then, they have to click on the student services
link. Afterward, they will select the “Library” button. The student may then visit the Library Website. The student should then click on the Articles/ Journals/Resources link. Then, they will need to go on the middle rectangle button and click on the “Browse by Database Type” button. They will then click on the Newspaper link and finally, the New York Times button.
After they find the New York Times section, the student will use their student email to sign up and create an account. Having access to The New York Times has many benefits. First, it is a free, legitimate and accredited way for one to get their daily news. The New York Times also has a plethora of articles from which to read. It is a good way to brush
up on the latest news, explore the arts, learn about politics, explore the past, read about new scientific discoveries, and learn many, many more things about the world as we know it. However, the best thing about The New York Times for a student is that professors love this resource. It has research-based articles, opinion pieces written by credible authors, and almost an article for
every topic. Further, having it for free is similar to saving over a hundred dollars a year. Every student should be utilizing this privilege for at least the academic advantages. It is free and easy to use for all of the CLC student body, and each and every student will need to write a research-based essay in their time on campus. CLC does this to provide for its students’ academic needs. At CLC, students pay for more than just tuition, so it is important for students to receive resources that they can use to become academically successful.
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A&E
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College of Lake County to host film festival this fall Fernando Reynoso Staff Reporter
The College of Lake County 2019 fall semester is underway, and so are its events. The Center for International Education is holding this year’s Fall International Film Series hosted by CLC’s Dr. Chris Cooling. The series is free to CLC students and staff. These events are not just offered as classes to show the culture of films, but as Cooling said, they are “a way for CLC to connect with the local community.’’ These films present some challenging topics, and Cooling hopes that the audience will be up for them. He also hopes viewers will find joy in the beauty of the cinematography and will appreciate sharing this experience with the college community. The 2018 Argentina
film “Zama” is directed by Lucrecia Martel and is based on a 1956 novel by Antonio Di Benedetto that is set in the late 17th century. It centers around Don Diego de Zama (Daniel Giménez Cacho), a middle-aged bureaucratic Spanish officer who awaits a transfer to Buenos Aires. The plot takes a turn, and Don Diego ventures into the territory he was assigned to oversee with a group of bandits. “Zama” was called “highly original” by The New Yorker. “Burning” is a 2018 South Korean film directed by Chang-dong Lee. A young man named Lee Jung-su (Ah-in Yoo), encounters and reconnects with a childhood neighbor named Shin Hae-mi (Jongseo Jun) for whom he begins to have feelings. Shin asks Lee to watch her cat while she takes a trip
to Africa, but when Shin returns, she’s not alone. A mysterious friend named Ben (Steven Yeun) puts Lee in a love triangle, but he has a strange secret hobby. This 1955 French film “Rififi” is about a group of criminals who plan a difficult robbery, but after they complete the heist, they fail to execute their escape from their own natures. Many heist films over the years have followed the same method, but critics say “Rififi” does it perfectly with black-andwhite photography that makes it very atmospheric. It was also Jules Dassin’s first project after he was blacklisted. Films such as this set the bar for other directors to attempt to replicate or pay homage to by using the same methods and style. “Often foreign films consciously try not to replicate what they see as Hollywood formulas,”
Cooling said. The 2018 Japanese film “Shoplifters,” directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, is about a family in poverty. They try to survive day-by-day as small-time crooks, but one day they take in an abandoned girl from abusive parents. The family comes under unwanted scrutiny that forces them to face the truth about themselves. The selected films for this year are for mature audiences and will be screened at the Grayslake Campus, 19351 W. Washington St. in Room C105 at 7 p.m. The following schedule of screenings will be “Zama” Sept. 13, “Burning” Oct. 4, “Rififi” Nov. 21, and “Shoplifters” Dec. 6. Every film, from every age or culture, has a story to tell that is important. “There is no one reason these films are significant,”
Cooling said. A film has a story that is waiting to be shared with the world, and for its viewers to realize as Jean-Luc Godard said, “At the cinema, we do not think - we are though.” The festival should prove to be worth the time and the travel back to campus for students, staff, faculty friend and family to be part of a cultural and communityconnecting event. The festival offers the college an opportunity to engage with the Lake County community and for member of the community to see the college as a place to enjoy culture. Tickets and passes will be available on the Lake County Film Festival website. The tickets are $7, and passes begin at $15 for this community-centric, artistic, avant-garde and unique event.
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A&E
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College of Lake County to further explore its green mission Anastasia Gustafson Managing Editor The Lake County area is being granted the privilege to hold book discussions with the award-winning author, Hope Jahren, a Minnesota native who has worked hard to overcome gender barriers and began her career in science. She will be speaking on behalf of her book, “Lab Girl”, exploring how experiencing and investigating nature can be life-changing, talking about building innovative writing skills, and discussing her journey as a woman in science. These events are also coordinated with the other public libraries in Lake County and the Lake County Forest Preserve District. The book discussions on “Lab Girl” will revolve around the gender stereotypes in the STEM industries, her childhood in Minnesota, her interest
in trees, plants, soil, and flowers, her longlasting and unexpected friendships, along with her battle with bipolar disorder. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley in 1996, she worked in writing and now lives in Oslo, Norway. Excitingly, in 2016, “Lab Girl” was named an Amazon Top 20 Best Book along with being deemed a New York Times Notable Book. “We at CLC are excited to work with the Lake County Forest Preserve District and local libraries to promote the hikes, workshops and book discussions to diverse audiences and age groups across Lake County,” stated Holly Ledvina, on of the librarians at CLC. “This project allows the college to engage with the community in a way that represents many of CLC’s priorities, including sustainability and diversity,” she explains.
on Wednesday, Sep. 17, there will be a Big Read Kickoff at 6 p.m. in Room A022 on the Grayslake Campus. Dr. Lori Suddick, the CLC President, will provide the opening statements and afterward, Dr. Nancy Tuchman, the dean of the School of Environmental Stability
Ensemble Concert
at Loyola University, will deliver a message on the “Women in Science: Building a Hope-Filled Future.” Later, a public reception will be held. Book readings by Hope Jahren will be held at an undecided time on Tuesday, September 24th at the Waukegan Public
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Music
Date
Fall Jazz
Sunday, Oct. 6; 4 pm
Fall Wind
Sunday, Oct. 13; 4 pm
Fall Choral
Saturday, Oct. 19; 4 pm
Fall Jazz featuring guest Randy Waldman
Sunday, Nov. 10; 4 pm
Holiday Choral
Saturday, Dec. 7; 4 pm
Holiday Wind
Sunday, Dec. 8; 4 pm
Holiday Concert Band
Wednesday, Dec. 11; 7:30 pm
Production The Little Prince She Kills Monsters
Library and at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Antioch Public Library. The Funding for this educational program comes from a $15,000 Big Read Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. More information about these events can be found on CLC’s news website.
Theatre
Dates
Thursday, Sept. 26 & Friday, Sept.27; 10 am Saturday, Sept. 28; 4 & 7 pm Sunday, Sept. 29; 2 pm Friday, Nov. 8 & Sat. Nov. 9; 7:30 pm Sunday, Nov. 10; 2 pm Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15 & Saturday, Nov. 16; 7:30 pm
Opinion
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Community colleges are not getting enough respect Anastasia Gustafson Managing Editor When I told my teachers in high school I had planned to go to The College of Lake County, the reactions I had received were mixed. Some of my teachers were surprised and excited for me. Others, however, had the occasional gall to ask me why I had made a decision like that if I had the grades I did. As in, the grades that could very well land me in one of those big name, ivy-walled, expensive four-year institutions. Those teachers, had all probably gone to fouryear institutions when the opportunities at their local community college were less than promising. I felt I had no authority to challenge them conversationally and argue how different it was now. Where would that get me, anyway? This is the reality for many students who make the executive decision to attend community college—a sense of shame heavily ingrained in them from the years of being told that an expensive,
faraway institution is the only way to go if they want the approval of their teachers, parents and future employers. Telling students that community colleges are not places to take their successful scholarly careers is possibly the biggest farce of our economic and academic time. In a New York Times article by Kyle Spencer from April 2018, he delves into a family’s choice to send their daughter to community college. They do not want to waste vast amounts of dollars on the first two years at an expensive fouryear institution simply because it is a socially acceptable option. The College Board in their 2017-2018 survey of average college tuition costs found that the average price for an instate institution would be $25,290 per year and that at a private college it would be on average $50,900 per year. According to the 2015 United States Census, the average salary of an American is just $56, 516. In a family of four with working parents
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they would have to give up half of their annual household income to send both children to public four-year universities, but almost all of their annual net income if they wanted to send two kids to private institutions. When thinking about households where both parents work and have multiple children, it becomes clear that making even six figures might be insufficient for sending two children off to pricey four-year schools. This brings many students and families back to community colleges. CLC is not alone when it comes to going above and beyond the expectations placed on two-year schools. A rg u a b l y, m a k i n g the decision to get an associates might even give students an edge on their four-year attending counterparts. If the student is working during college, of which a study from a Georgetown University Center on Education has concluded around 70% do, having a two-year degree will increase their chance of being hired and will increase their average
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salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, having a high school diploma or GED will only make you around $652 a week whereas holding an Associates Degree will increase your average weekly earnings to $785. This means that if a graduating community college student chooses to pursue a job while attending a four-year institution like 70% of the student body chooses to, they will not only have a degree to show for it—which is something a four-year student will
not earn-- but they will be more easily hired and paid more than their peers. The stigma may not totally have been erased around making the decision to attend community college. But it needs to. Students should not feel as though they need to compromise their economic future to feel they have access to a quality education. However, for community colleges, prospects seem brighter than they do grim.
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Health & Science
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CLC awarded nearly $1M federal grant for STEM education For the third time in 13 years, the College of Lake County has been awarded a highly sought-after federal grant from the National Science Foundation to fund a program encouraging the enrollment, retention and transfer of students majoring in engineering and computer science. The $996,848 grant—the largest of the three that the college has received— will be awarded over five years, said Jan Edwards, a materials science engineer and CLC engineering professor who led a group of six faculty and staff that worked several months on a grant proposal. The grant, titled Building an Academic Community of Engineering Scholars, will provide scholarships and education support services for academically talented students, with special emphasis given to students from under-represented and economically disadvantaged groups including women, minorities and the disabled. The grant finances 25 scholarships per semester at CLC, each averaging $2,000 after financial aid. Based on
their level of financial need, some students will have their entire costs covered for their time at CLC. The Baxter Innovation Lab (Makerspace/Fab Lab) will serve as the central hub for community building activities including tutoring, advising, transfer assistance and hands-on team projects. The program also emphasizes cohorts, or groups of students who take multiple courses together in order to build peer support and camaraderie. At least 90 students will receive scholarships over the five-year period for a maximum award of $8,000 annually. The tutoring and other support services provided for students reflect the program’s major focus: removing barriers to students’ success in CLC’s engineering and computer science programs while ensuring academic rigor, Edwards explained. Other plans include increasing the number of internships available to engineering students. The Baxter Innovation Lab is in the unique
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position to offer internships to students during their freshman and sophomore years, Edwards said. “Coming from the National Science Foundation, this new grant is once again an affirmation of the quality of academic programs at CLC and also the need for engineering and computer science graduates,” Edwards said. In addition to preparing the students well academically, this program also includes $5,000 annually in transfer scholarships, to support selected students in their junior year at a transfer university. In the current grant program, students will be recruited from local high schools as well as from existing CLC students. “Schools with a significant minority and low-income population will be targeted,” Edwards said. “The monies will be given for up to three years and must be applied to coursework contributing to an engineering or computer science degree. “Many students face problems entering programs of study in engineering or computer
science. Money can be a major roadblock, as can inadequate high school preparation in math and science. Traditional gender roles can create another barrier.” There is also an opportunity for middleand high-school students to explore their interest in engineering prior to starting their college career and break down some of these barriers. The grant will provide summer camp scholarships for 20 students annually to promote awareness of engineering activities at CLC. Persisting in engineering and computer science studies also has been a challenge. “Across the nation, whether at a college or university, attrition is very high because of the difficulty of these disciplines,” Edwards said. One student who benefited from an NSF scholarship is Nick Chiodo, who graduated from CLC in 2015 and earned a B.S. in electrical engineering from Northern Illinois University in 2017. “The scholarship helped
reduce financial stress, and through the NSF program, I joined a study group at CLC with other dedicated engineering students,” said Chiodo, now employed at a nuclear power plant in Byron, Ill. “Working with peers makes a profound difference toward becoming successful in college. I’m also grateful to the CLC instructors who helped me.” Employment of engineers is projected to grow 4 percent through 2024, adding about 65,000 new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Truth Conquers All Since 1969
VOL. 53, NO. 1
Golf classic raises $95,000 for scholarships The College of Lake County Foundation’s annual Golf Classic, held June 24 at the Stonewall Orchard Golf Club in Grayslake, raised a record $95,000 in net proceeds that will directly support CLC Foundation Scholarships and grants for students with financial need. “The Golf Classic is designed to help CLC fulfill its mission to advance student success through high-quality, accessible learning opportunities,” said Kurt Peterson, executive director of the CLC Foundation. “Scores of donors, many representing the county’s top corporate employers, came out and gave sacrificially for an
important cause. Every penny raised is going to the students.” The event drew more than 100 Photo of CLC President Lori Suddick and student Melissa Rodriguezgolfers, guests and Lake County dignitaries, including members of the CLC Board of Trustees: Catherine Finger, vice chair; Amanda Howland and Julie Shroka. Event speakers included Kurt Peterson; David Galla, CLC Foundation Golf Committee chair; and Dr. Lori Suddick, (left), CLC president. Melissa Rodriguez (right), a CLC nursing major and first-generation college student, spoke on behalf of scholarship recipients.
“The scholarship I received did more than help me with tuition,” she said. “It helped me gain confidence that I could really accomplish my dream of becoming a registered nurse. I was able to fully immerse myself in my studies, not only to help save someone’s life one day, but also show to scholarship donors that their contribution was worth it. To me, this scholarship is a gift that keeps on giving. Because of it, I’m able to give back to my community and make a difference in people’s lives, and for that, I’m endlessly grateful.” The event’s major corporate sponsors were Cancer Treatment Centers of America® at Midwestern
Regional Medical Center; Robbins Schwartz; R.J. Galla Insurance, Inc.; West Deerfield Township; Legat Architects; First Bank of Highland Park; and Manhard Consulting, Ltd. Prize sponsors included Lake County Watersports andLibertyville Chevrolet.
In addition, several members of the Foundation’s volunteer board participated as volunteers and generous donors to the event.
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SPORT
MEETING
DATE
Women’s Tennis
North Central College @ Lakes High School (Lake Villa)
Thursday, Sept. 5; 2:45-5:45 pm
Men’s Soccer
Elgin Community College @ College of Lake County
Thursday, Sept. 5; 4-6 pm
Men’s Soccer
Morton College @ College of Lake County
Tuesday, Sept. 10; 4-6 pm
Baseball
Morton College @ College of Lake County
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 2-6 pm
Women’s Soccer
Elgin Community College @ College of Lake County
Wednesday, Sept. 11; 4-6 pm
Women’s Tennis
Oakton Community College @ Lakes High School (Lake Villa)
Thursday, Sept. 12; 2:45-5:45 pm
Women’s Tennis
Waubonsee Community College @ Lakes High School (Lake Villa)
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 2:45-5:45 pm
Baseball
Milwaukee Area Technical College @ College of Lake County
Tuesday, Sept. 17; 3-7 pm
Baseball
Spoon River College @ College of Lake County
Saturday, Sept. 21; 1-5 pm
Baseball
Bryant & Stratton College @ College of Lake County
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 3-7 pm
Women’s Soccer
Prairie State College @ College of Lake County
Wednesday, Sept. 25; 4-6 pm