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On Phi Theta Kappa Cassandra Wood Staff Writer Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Nu Eta chapter, is a general studies honors society here at KCC. Belonging to PTK has a great number of benefits, such as scholarship opportunities, with access to members only sites, like collegefish.org, that can aid you in finding the right scholarships for you. There are opportunities to build leadership and participate in the community, the list goes on. To receive an invitation into this great society, all you need is a 3.5 GPA and 12 hours of associate degree work. There is a membership due of $70; however, it is a one time flat rate, and once
you are a member, you remain a member. Anna Bennison, President of Alpha Nu Eta chapter, had this to say “for a $70 fee, if you get one opportunity or scholarship, you got over a 100% return on investment.” There will be a membership notation on your transcript, and letters of recommendation can be provided as well. Becoming a Member of Phi Theta Kappa can help you get into that university you always wanted to attend, and you can also put your membership on your resume. TaNisha Parker, Manger of Student Life and the PTK advisor, said.“I encourage students to join PTK because of the priceless opportunities. PTK members are distinguished students and whenever faculty and staff are in need of great students, they think of PTK members.” ~Cassandra Wood endorses Phi Theta Kappa.
Front row: Makenzie Farmer, Fellice Williams Middle row: TaNisha Parker (Advisor) Anna Bennison, Chelsea Roberts, Kim Madsen (Advisor) Holly VanDam (Advisor) Back row: Devin Mesecar Photo Courtesy of PTKv
From page to screen Kelly Frost Librarian Films based on books have been appearing since the beginnings of Hollywood. Books are wonderful source material, but it is sometimes dangerous to mess with someone’s “sacred text.” Scanning to the bottom of Internet Movie Database’s (IMBD) list of upcoming movies based on books, the comment section is filled with worried cries. One commentator expressed her extreme concern, “They better not mess these up. Some of these books are really good books. Really Really REALLY good books.” Other people have concerns over casting, directing, and there are many sceptics. “I know they'll screw up A Wrinkle In Time -- There's no fricking way you can make that into a movie. It's actually impossible.” Impossible or not movie makers will keep trying to translate the magic of a book onto the big screen. Check out this list of upcoming (or recent) movies and read the book before going to the movie or watching it on your screen. • The classic YA horror novel Carrie by Stephen King is being remade and
set to come out in October. • The Leaf Menand the Brave Good Bugs a children’s book by William Joyce is the inspiration behind the computer animated Epic. • The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum is the inspiration behind Oz the Great and Powerful. The library has multiple copies of the original book including a pop-up, an notated, and electronic version. • The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzger ald is getting the Baz Luhrmann treat ment in a film due out this May. Several best picture nominees for this year’s Oscar awards were based on books including: • Life of Pi by Yann Martel • Lincoln based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography of Lincoln, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln • Silver Linings Playbook by Mathew Quick • Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. Much anticipated sequels are also slated to hit the big screen soon: • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins and • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug by J.R.R. Tolkiens
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