Events - 02 Volume 13; Issue 5 February 2014
Editor-in-Chief Gretchen Neal gneal48345@lake landcollege.edu
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Staff Writers Dakota Pruemer Nathan Goodman Adviser Valerie Lynch
Campus & Features Brice Simmons bsimmons47114@lake landcollege.edu
News & Opinion Shelby Mitchell smitchell45286@lake landcollege.edu
Sports & Entertainment Adam Hostetter ahostetter@lake landcollege.edu
Copy Editor Beth Koehler ekoehler@lakeland college.edu
February Events 01- Navigator News is on stands! 05-SAB EVENT Maximize Your Buzz: Not your typical Alcohol Safety presentation. 11 a.m. 12-SAB EVENT Tacos & Tales: Michael Kleen will discuss paranormal activities in Coles County. 11 a.m. 19-SAB EVENT! Self Defense Seminar with Aaron Coleman 11 a.m. 26-Job Fair, 10 a.m., Field House
Janurary Home Sports Women’s Basketball 08-Southwestern IL College 5:30 p.m. 15-Southwestern IL College 5:30 p.m. 22-Olney Central College 5:30 p.m. 29-Wabash Valley College 5:30 p.m.
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What a student ID can do for you Gretchen Neal Editor-in-chief Being a college student is difficult. Late nights are usually spent studying, it is almost impossible to juggle an abundance of homework and a social life and money is almost always tight. However, there is one perk to being a student at Lake Land College: student discounts. Luckily, some businesses recognize that college students aren’t the wealthiest. You can find giant laundry lists on the internet of stores or programs that offer certain percentages off or special offers for students. We have complied our own list of some of these businesses in this area. According to teachthought.com, restaurants like Jimmy John’s, Subways, Waffle Houses and Dairy Queens participate in certain student discounts or student-related offers. Dairy Queens do not offer student discounts, but they do allegedly have a “Student Meal Deal.” Jimmy John’s, Subways and Waffle Houses may or may not participate depending on their location. QQ Buffet of both Mattoon and Charleston offers a discount to students who can produce an ID. Students can also receive discounted haircuts from BoRics and movies from AMC theaters (including Charleston’s) on Thursday afternoons. Other discounts, as
Tacos and Tales Brice Simmons Staff writer The wonder of things we do not understand, the things that none of our senses can comprehend or decode: all of this is connected to the idea of what could be; the things we do not know, but that we still believe to be possible. All this and more is what Michael Kleen dedicates his life work to. Kleen will be presenting at the Lake Land College’s event, Tacos and Tales. He will be telling stories about the most obscure and interesting things that have happened in the Coles County area. Michael Kleen is an author, publisher, local historian and freelance columnist. Some of the many books he has written include “Tales of Coles County, Illinois”, “Haunting Illinois: A Tourist’s Guide to the Weird and Wild Places of the Prairie State” and “Paranormal Illinois.” On top of all this, he owns a publishing company called Black Oak Media, Inc. that, according to him was incorporated in 2011 and has “published about 25 titles [from various authors] since then.” He is also the editor of the website MysteriousHeartland.com. In an interview with Kleen, he stated that he has been writing since he was in elementary school, and has been interested in history and folklore for “at least that long.” He “actually started out writing fiction, and the first couple of books I wrote were all novellas.” Kleen started publishing because of his intense enjoyment of writing and he decided he wanted to make a living doing just that. In 2008, he received a M.A. in history from Eastern Illinois University. The research skill that was Photo of Michael Kleen’s learned there has helped him book “Tales of Coles approach the folklore subject County.” from different perspectives. Book image from Col+es In his interview, referring County Tales Facebook page. to his Tacos and Tales talk
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stated by teachthink. Above: Lucas Thomas uses his com can come from school ID card to get discounts FedEx (20% off shipping, around town. Photo by Kaitlyn Conrad 30% off documents), Amazon (free twoday shipping for six months and discounted Prime membership), Sam’s Club and Sally Beauty Supply. Sam’s Club and Sally Beauty Supply don’t give out student discounts to anyone, but rather offer programs for students who sign up to receive their student cards (Collegiate membership for Sam’s Club, Beauty Student Card from Sally Beauty Supply). You may not even need to venture far to find good prices on services. At Lake Land College, the cosmetology department offers services such as pedicure, haircuts, hair dying and styling starting at as little as $5. The most expensive service they offer (on-scalp bleach and tone and specialty wraps) is still only $40. Lake Land College’s dental hygiene program also offers inexpensive services to students. All appointments made by students are only $10. The dental program offers a large variety of services, such as different assessments, charting, stain removal, plaque control and X-rays. For more information on pricing and what amenities these programs offer, you can visit their individual pages on the Lake Land College website, or call (217)-234-5300 (for the cosmetology program) or (217)-2345249 (the dental hygiene program). Being a college student is difficult, indeed, so why not take advantage of the benefits that can come along with the worries? at Lake Land Colleges, Kleen said “My presentation is going to be nothing short of spectacular.” He is planning on taking students on a “visual journey to some of Coles County’s most interesting and mysterious places.” The presentation will consist of photos and videos and will discuss the history and background of many legends and ghost stories from “the most famous to some of the more obscure.” He guaranties that “everyone will learn something, even if they were born and raised in the area.” Come to the event Tacos and Tales, on February 12 and enjoy some of the most interesting stories you could hope to hear.
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Emoticons Kory Stone Business Manager On September 19, 1982, when a research professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Melon University, Scott Fahlman, placed together three specific punctuation marks - a colon, a hyphen and a parenthesis - for the very first time, but he knew little of what sort of impact it would make. As technology and our ability to communicate and connect via grew, so did our use of emoticons. Emoticons have pervaded almost all forms of written computerized communication: texting, chatting, messaging and e-mailing. As the acceptance of emoticons grows, we begin to see them not only being used in social setting, but professional ones. But is this acceptance a good thing? Do they in fact help with written communication and if they do, are there proper times in which they should or should not be used? Tosha Beard, an Elementary Education major, says that the use of emoticons can be useful when one needs to be quick or wants to be lazy, but other than that, they should be limited. Frances Hebron or “Frankie,” an undecided student, also feels that though they may be acceptable in some cases, but that they would ultimately lead people to rely less on their words and punctuation to express how they feel. She states “A good writer doesn’t need to use emoticons.” It appears that many people around here share the view that emoticons have not really improved the collective coherency with which we write that they, in fact, may hinder the emotion and eloquence that was once conveyed by skillful and passionate writing - replaced by frownies, winkies, and smilies. While they may not always be useful, they still have some uses. For example, a smiley or a winky makes it much easier to relay certain types of humor without it being misconstrued. Some people, like John Sener, an educator with over thirty years of experience and a
pioneer of online learning, actively recommends that his students use emoticons in online learning environments such as forums or chat room discussions. He even provides his pupils with training on how to properly use emoticons. Some tests even show them to be effective in written forms of communication. Ross Pomeroy of realclearscience.com states “ In 2010, researchers from Tokyo Denki University used an fMRI to analyze brain activity in subjects viewing emoticons attached to a sentence. They found that seeing an emoticon activates the left and right sections of the inferior frontal gyrus, areas of the brain associated with verbal and nonverbal communication. The left inferior frontal gyrus is also known to be extremely important for language production and verb comprehension.” The same article also mentioned a previous experiment: “Another study, conducted in 2008 by scientists at Open University of the Netherlands, investigated the role of emoticons in ‘computer-mediated communication,’ doing so via a questionnaire and by conducting experimental internet chats. The researchers found that participants used emoticons in an attempt to mimic facial behavior in face-to-face communication. Presumably, this allowed the participants greater control over their expression.” So whether you use emoticons or not, we may or may not have to make way for them in the future. Languages are always changing and evolving. Could the emoticon eventually be added to the ABC’s another hundred years from now? Who knows, but until then, be happy. :) Emoticons can be helpful at times in conveying emotions in text. Photo bt Kaitlyn Conrad
Student’s Special College Graduate Programs Offered at KC Summers Adam Hostetter Sports and Entertainment When students go to college, money can get tight. However, once they graduate, get a job and plan out the next few years of their lives, life can get better. One of the perks of planning the future is discounts, specifically on cars. As it turns out, many automotive manufacturers will offer a college graduate program that includes discounts and more, as long as a few requirements are met. To learn of these programs, Tom Lawrence, of Mattoon’s KC Summers, was interviewed. Lawrence said that Nissan, Hyundai, Toyota, GMC and Buick all offer college graduate programs, though they are not the only ones. Most programs usually offer a discount off a vehicle’s manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP), a lower rate than what is normally possible without a credit history and the option to defer payments for a certain amount of time. These discounts vary by make and model. For instance, Hyundai offers a $400 discount off MSRP across the board while Nissan’s discounts for the Rogue and Versa Note vary by roughly $500. Lawrence was quick to point out that Nissan’s program does not require a cosigner for a loan, while most of the other manufacturers do. However, these programs are not for the ill-prepared. Almost all of these programs require proof of graduation
More than just wintertime blues Gretchen Neal Editor-in-chief It is a widely known fact that the change from fall to winter can seem pretty gloomy. The sun goes down considerably earlier than other seasons, depleting Vitamin C intake. Winter can also lead to tiredness, due to energy spent trying to stay warm. Along with long periods of inactivity because of the impossibility of going outside to exercise and the several large feasts consumed, winter can leave anyone feeling less than their best. However, some people may be experiencing something more serious than just being bummed about winter. Some people may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is sometimes referred to as “Seasonal Depression.” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mental disorder that can cause depression-like symptoms during certain
Features - 05 within the last two years or proof that you will graduate within six months, as well as valid auto insurance, proof of present or future employment and payment through the manufacturer’s financial division instead of a bank. Lake Land College is an accredited two-year college, which will work for all programs offered at KC Summers. And if you want to buy your car before you are close to graduating, the manufacturers listed provide first-time buyer programs as well. Even more, if your budget is tight and a new car is not within range, KC Summers also provides its own first time buyers programs that applies to used cars. KC Summers offers a certificate that will give you a $100 discount if you apply for it. For more information of new car college graduate programs, first-time buyer programs and more offered at KC Summers, call Tom Lawrence at 217-235-4136.
Nissan is just one of many auto manufacturers at KC Summers that offers discounts under a college graduate program Photo by Adam Hostetter
parts of the year. Around 10 to 20 percent of the United States populace suffers from at least a mild form of SAD, according to the National Mental Health Disorders Association. Commonly, symptoms appear near the end of fall, peak at the months of January and February, and are then diminished at around the start of spring, Dr. Allison Benthal says. Less commonly, SAD symptoms can develop near early spring and only start to fade at the end of summer. There are several theories as to why SAD develops, such as neurotransmitter imbalances and lack of sunlight, but it is most likely caused by a combination of environmental and biological factors, like most mental disorders. Some of SAD’s symptoms are shared with depression, like sleepiness, lack of interest in normal activities, depressed mood or anxiety and increased appetite, Benthal says. Seasonal Affective Disorder can be treated with such methods as counseling and light therapy – Benthal suggests taking walks or obtaining a lightbox. Light therapy could decrease the symptoms of SAD. While it may only affect people for a portion of the year, Seasonal Affective Disorder is no less severe a mental disorder than any other, and it is important that if you suspect you may have it, to see a trained professional to be properly diagnosed. From that point on, you should focus on receiving the proper care this condition needs. The sun goes down considerably earlier in winter than in other seasons, causing seasonal depression for some. Photo by Kaitlyn Conrad
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The greenest club at Lake Land Gretchen Neal Editor-in-chief If you are a concerned student who is disturbed by the constant destruction done to the environment, or if you are just looking to learn more about the Earth, you might belong at Lake Land College’s Environmental Club. Jeff White, a science professor at Lake Land and the student-run club’s sponsor, believes the club is “fluid,” and said that “It’s tough to describe what it is because it’s whatever the students in the club at that particular time want it to be.” The Environmental Club was created by White in the late 90’s, when he first started working at Lake Land. The club aims to help educate students about environmental issues and to show students how to treat Earth’s resources responsibly. The club also helps teach students on how to protect the aforementioned resources. White says “The idea is to inform students and the public about environmental issues and what they can do to help solve the problem, to help change the future.” The club has participated in many volunteer activities, including trash clean-ups, volunteering hours at nature centers and houseplant sales and t-shirt sales to support local groups and environmental organizations. The group has also helped to clean up Lake Charleston, Lake Shelbyville and some other communities, participated in a paper recycling program and donated trees to Habitat for Humanity. The students in the club dictate which activities they will participate in each semester.
Sweet nothings The tradition of Valentine’s Day and chocolate Kaitlyn Conrad Photo & Webe Editor Valentine’s Day; the simple thought of the day can either make you cringe, throw up a little bit in your mouth or swoon with romantic anticipation. Whether you truly enjoy the day or positively dread it, there is one undeniable thing about Valentine’s Day that just about anyone can be excited about: chocolate. Besides flowers, chocolate is one of the most common gifts on this day. How and why did this come to be, you ask? Since the time of the Aztecs, chocolate has been referred to as “the food of the gods.” Montezuma, the Aztec ruler, believed that chocolate was an aphrodisiac, or something that arouses sexual desire. When Christopher Columbus discovered chocolate in the Americas, he loved it so much that he brought it back as a tribute to Queen Isabella of Spain. Chocolate became a new luxury and it’s legend as an aphrodisiac made its way throughout the aristocracy of Europe. Throughout time, chocolate became very popular and made its way to the masses. In the 1860s, the Cadbury brothers set up shop in England and they sold chocolate to regular masses. In 1861, Richard Cadbury created a heartshaped box for Valentine’s Day. Since then chocolate and Valentine’s Day have had a common link and it has become a tradition.
Every year, the Environmental Club helps with the annual Energy Conference and sets up a display booth there. Interested students should go check out the conference (March 5 this year) or attend a meeting, which are usually every other Wednesday, but will be held each Wednesday until the Energy Conference in preparation. You can find these meeting being conducted in Neal Hall 105 at noon. On new membership, White had this to say: “We’re always looking for new people with new ideas.”
Show your love for the environment by joining Environmental Club today! We now know through modern science that the sexual arousal the Montezuma was describing was the chemical phenylethylamine that is found in chocolate and gives feeling of excitement, attraction, and pleasure. In research studies, it has been found that the chemical found in chocolate is not the only enjoyable thing about it. Chocolate’s sensory experience of its smoothness and its aroma has been found to be pleasurable. Chocolate is a part of Valentine’s Day because it is tradition. People have found it to be pleasing and enjoy the taste. It is a sweet gift to give your loved one or yourself on Valentine’s Day. Dove chocolate is a popular chocolate to give on Valentine’s Day. Photo by Kaitlyn Conrad
Area Events Kaitlyn Conrad Photo & Web Editor February may still be rearing its cold face on us, but East Central Illinois has some great events to warm you up on the inside. On February 1 at the Mason Civic Center in Effingham, the Tri-County Players will be performing from 7-10 p.m. Other events there will include music, dancing, 50/50 drawing and concession. For more information, call 217857-3145. Also on Feb. 1 in Charleston, the Charleston Challenge Mid-Winter Classic will be held at Carl Sandburg School. This 5k-10k-15k race begins with registration at 8 a.m. Register online at active.com and you can get more information at charlestonchallangeduathlon.com or by calling 217-348-0430. Taste of Jasper County will be going on in Newton on Feb. 7. There will be a showcase of flavors, favors and aromas from Jasper County businesses. You can check this out at the Quail Hollow Banquet Hall from 5-8 p.m. Call 618-783-3399 for more information. From Feb. 7-9, you can check out the 18th Annual Midwest Tribute to the King Competition in Springfield. Elvis tribute artists from around the country will compete for $10,000 in cash prizes with live band. You can enjoy the songs we all have come to cherish be performed live. This will be going on at the Hilton in Springfield. REO Speedwagon will be performing at the Effinghman Performance Center on Feb. 8. This hit-filled night will be going on from 8-10:30 p.m. You can get more information by visiting the-epc.org or by calling 217-540-2788. If you are looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift you can hire a quartets from the Coles County Barbershop Chorus. They will deliver a box of chocolates and sing a romantic song for your loved one in the Charleston/ Mattoon area. Proceeds will benefit area high vocal music programs. For details and to order you can head over to ColesCountyChorus.com. On Feb. 14, you can also see a Valentine’s Day Dinner Theater Production called “Murder Takes Two “ at Your LifeSpan Center in Charleston. This night of performing arts, laughter, and delicious food will start 6:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Tickets for this one time event are $35 for singles and $65 for couples. These tickets include dinner and a performance and are available at your LifeSpan Center. They can be purchased in advanced or at the door. To order tickets in advanced, call 217-639-5150 for more information. Red Skeleton-The Legend Continues will be performing on Feb. 15 at the Effingham Performance Center. From Freddy the Freeloader to Clem Kadiddlehopper, Tom Mullica pays tribute to his friend. His is a living, breathing, giggling portrayal of “America’s Favorite Clown.” This gut busting time will be happening from 7:30-9:30 p.m. You can get more information about this event and other events by visiting the-epc.org or by calling 217-540-2788. The Annual Field & Stream 2014 Deer & Turkey Expo will be going on in Springfield Feb. 21-23. This expo will feature trophy deer contests, photo contests, turkey calling championships, new products expo and trade show. Times for this event are Friday 2-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 217-788-8800 or visit deerinfo.com/illinois to find out more. From Feb. 28 to March 1, you can check out the Rural Life Antique Show in Tuscola. Presented by Winterberry
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Hatch: A Creative-Reuse Art Festival opens on Friday, February 28 and will continue through Saturday, March 15. Photo from http://abouthatch.org/. Store & Antiques in the Douglas County Museum and Community Building, dealers from all over the country will be representing fine antiques and Americana. Going to rurallifeantiqueshow.com can let you more about this event. Hatch: A Creative-Reuse Art Festival opens on Friday, February 28 and will continue through Saturday, March 15. The I.D.E.A Store is producing this juried artists’ festival that focuses on high quality, repurposed craft and fine art from artists all over the Midwest. This festival is being held at Indi Go Artist Co-Op in Champaign. You can get more knowledge on this event at the-idea-store.org/ hatch/ or by calling 217-352-7878.
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The Polar Vortex is... Dakota Preumer Staff Writer For those of you who have not been living under a rock for the past couple months you have probably noticed a significant amount of snowfall. This increase in snow and cold weather has commonly been referred to as Polar Vortex. There are a lot of questions stirring about, including what causes this weather and why is it happening now. According to USA Today, the polar vortex is caused by a strong section of low pressure that is typically in arctic areas during the winter. The reason it is affecting these other areas is because of counterclockwise winds that surround the vortex are pushing cold air into areas it is not normally found. Luckily, it normally dies down or stops completely during the summer, so the weather should be returning to normal. This is not the first time a polar vortex has affected the United States weather - back in 2012 when hurricane Sandy struck, it was pushed towards the U.S. by pressure from above Greenland. Hurricane Sandy killed 117 Americans alone, so these storms are no small matter. As we have already experienced all this snow and cold it is important to stay indoors and be careful when driving even as the bad weather comes to an end. Good luck to all and we can only hope spring will come early this year.
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Global Tech High-tech highways Nathan Goodman Staff Writer Last year, the first prototypes for the smart highway was presented in Europe. The designer, Daan Roosegaarde, presented the examples at the Dutch Design Week. The highway is designed to be safer and smarter for drivers. The highways will feature a number of innovations, including luminescent and dynamic paint on the road.
This characteristic will not only help drivers follow the road during the evenings and nights but will also allow the road to convey conditions to the drivers. A special type of paint will show different symbols and is activated by temperature. For example, when the temperature drops below freezing, painted snowflakes will appear on the road alerting drivers to the travel conditions. Another feature of this high tech highway is an extra lane that accommodates for electric vehicles. This lane not only allows high speed travel for smart cars but can also charge them. The idea behind this innovation is that roads should be able to communicate with the drivers. Some other adaptations that will be featured on these smart roads is that the highway itself will be able to generate electricity to power lights and road signs will be able to adapt to current traffic. Between the glowing paint and the energy efficient lighting, there will be less need for auxiliary lighting on vehicles. This new highway has prototypes already running in the Netherlands and was awarded the Best Future Concept by the Dutch Design Awards in 2012. The highways are designed to be both sustainable and affordable so that developed and developing countries integrate these advances into their roads. The smart highway can also be broken down and each attribute gradually applied to current roads, making the transition from old, unintelligent roads to the future an easy one. The future of the modern highway will quickly be changing for the better. Another feature of this high tech highway is an extra lane that accommodates for electric vehicles Photo from the Web Urbanist web page.
The Art of Efficient Driving Adam Hostetter Sports and Entertainment When it comes to Lake Land, the number one mode of transport to campus is, without a doubt, driving. Students with tight budgets have to face a harsh reality: fuel is not cheap. Whether you drive with gasoline or diesel, hybrid or pure electricity, the simple problem is getting from point A to point B using the least amount of fuel. Hypermiling is a set of driving techniques that aim to do that and take it a step further into such fantastic gas savings that there are actual competitions to see who can get the most miles per gallon. The most common and easy to use techniques for hypermiling are the following:
Hypermilng is the technique of using the least amount of fuel as possible while driving.
1. Accelerate slowly. Gunning it hurts fuel economy and annoys the other drivers. 2. Coast to a stop. Coasting to a red light or stop sign means you are not wasting fuel to maintain speed and it also helps your brake pads last longer. 3. Slow down. It is no surprise that vehicle engines are most efficient when the vehicle is moving around 55 miles per hour. Yes, people normally drive faster than that on the highways and interstates (and get frustrated when you do not) but you will have the last laugh when you burn less fuel to get where you need to go. 4. Proper maintenance. Properly inflated tires, wheel alignments, oil changes, and engine tune ups all affect the fuel economy of your vehicle. A well maintained vehicle is an efficient vehicle. 5. Get rid of the junk in the trunk. You may have heard this saying numerous times but it still holds true. The added weight of all the stuff left in the car forces the engine to work harder to lug it all around. This is the type of efficiency everyone can do, and it saves them money, so why not? However, there is another side to hypermiling. As said earlier, there are competitions for achieving the highest miles per gallon, and the type of driving in these competitions use advanced techniques such as drafting and coasting in neutral. Drafting and coasting in neutral are safety hazards under normal driving conditions and therefore not recommended. But the fact that someone can achieve 75 miles per gallon in a hypermiling competition is amazing. Hypermiling is the art of efficient driving. It may not excite you with adrenaline, but it will excite wallets by saving fuel and money.
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Dear Silas, My younger adopted brother, now 19, (a kid I took under my wing 5 years ago) recently became homeless, again, after being kicked out of his last apartment by his roommates. For about a month he has been sleeping on my couch. He doesn’t have anywhere else to go because he doesn’t have good ties with his actual family. This is in part because he doesn’t have the best support network, but mostly because of his own actions. He works in Charleston but only works 28hrs a week and refuses to look for another full or part time job though he does draw and kinda tries to sell his artwork. I told him he has two months to save up for a place. The thing is, is that I don’t think he’s going to be able to save up enough money because he’s not even working the 28 hours, getting sent home or leaving early and spending money on other things and not any bills to help me out. I’m willing to wait till the end of February for the deadline but wondering if I should even do that considering I don’t think he’s going to be able to have enough. I love the kid, but at some point he’s going to have to fully except the consequences of his actions. Any advice? -Brother Bearing with it Graphic by Beth Koehler
Dear Bearinng, While I commend you for being a “Good Samaritan” to someone for as long as five years, I’m sure you’ve realized by now that there is always a breaking point for doing someone good. For starters let’s talk about your “brother,” a nickname I’m sure you gave him because he didn’t have one or his real brother isn’t supportive. It is just a title you’ve given him, so while you want to extend a brotherly hand and help him out, he is not your family and he is an adult, so you have no real responsibility for him and shouldn’t feel guilty about giving him a deadline for rent. Besides not being immediate family, the boy shows no sign that he cares about helping with rent because he’s getting sent home or leaving early from work and is spending what little money he has on other thing than the roof over him. While he has the right to choose what he does with this money, making your life difficult by freeloading shouldn’t really be an option. I am no better, like your brother myself and many others his age have that “Carpe Diem” lookout on life, but at the end of the day he should know what’s important and comes first because he should know that if he doesn’t the hammer will fall on those that do not deserve it. Tell him that you love him and will always be there for him emotionally but not financially. You have done a good deed but now its time to let the injured bird fly on his own… or some junk like that. You know what to do, Silas
Gender and Sexuality Shelby Mitchell News & Opinion Throughout high school, I was under the impression that gender was as simple as girl, boy, or trans, and thought people could only be straight, gay, or bisexual. I was, for the record, hugely, impossibly, terribly wrong. I was not being ignorant on purpose - I was raised in a small, close-minded town, I did not know any better. That said, not everybody has the means of knowing just how wide gender and sexual orientation span. So, I’m here to tell you all the things I have found out. Sex is what you are born with, what is put on your birth certificate – female, male, or in some cases, intersex. Gender is what you choose to see yourself and be seen as. “Cis” is when you identify as what you were designated at birth – a cis female was born female and is happy being female, and so, identifies as such. Transgender is when one identifies as a different gender than they were assigned at birth, but has not yet or does not plan to undergo hormone treatment – and transsexual means that they have. Now, we will get into the ones you may not have heard of. Genderqueer is the blanket term for all non-binary (female and male being binary) genders. Genderfluid means that they switch between genders according to how they feel at any given time. Androgyne or bigender means they go by both “binary” genders. Neutrois, agender or nongendered means that they identify as no gender. Pronouns
are how each person likes to be addressed – he, she and they (it is grammatically correct, I am not an English major for nothing, trust me) are some examples, though there are many others and if you are unsure of someone’s pronoun, it would be best to politely ask rather than misgender them. Onto sexuality. We know the basics – straight means you are attracted in the opposite gender, gay means you’re attracted in the same gender, bisexual means you’re attracted to two genders. Now onto the others. Polysexual means that you are attracted to more than two genders but not necessarily all of them. Pansexual means that you are attracted to any gender. Asexual means you are not sexually attracted to any gender, and aromantic means you are not sexually or romantically attracted to anyone. Off of that, heteromantic, homoromantic, biromantic, polyromantic and panromantic all mean you are only romantically attracted to those of your preference. Demisexual means you are only sexually attracted to those with whom you have formed a strong bond and relationship. Queer – that word that people sometimes only hear used thrown as an insult – is the umbrella term for all sexualities that are not heterosexual and all genders that are not binary. It is still offensive to call someone “a queer,” but one can definitely refer to themselves as queer for their gender or sexuality. Most importantly, always remember that the most important thing to do is what makes everyone feel comfortable and included. Ask to make sure you do not use the wrong pronoun, ask if certain words offend them and refrain from using them if they do and if you make a mistake, acknowledge and rectify the mistake. We live in a tough world – be kind.
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Sleazy and cheesy? The art and science behind attraction and seduction Kory Stone Business Manager It is the time of the year in which couples rejoice in each other and single people are often left wanting someone to share the season with. Maybe a little studying of the pickup arts can help. Shows like “The Pick-Up Artist,” staring Erik von Markovik ( a.k.a.“Mystery”), and books like “The Game” by Neil Strauss (a.k.a. “Style”) have brought to light what was once an underground field of study – the study of seduction. As cheesy as it may sound, the pick-up arts are often rooted in the sciences - biology, psychology and sociology. Pick-up artists are actually trying to understand personal/social dynamics and evolutionary processes. One of the most recent studies conducted by Nathan Oesch and Igor Miklousic in the Journal of Evolutionary Psychology found considerable evolutionary support for the overall pick-up model of dating. In an article from Psychology Today, Dr. Jeremy Nicholson - a social and personality psychologist with a research and writing focus on influence, persuasion, dating and relationships - stated that “Though any technique, tactic, or dating strategy is not a fool-proof, never-fail, approach, learning the sciences of the pick-up arts can definitely increase ones chances of the someone liking or even loving you. They work by tapping into evolutionary and psychological mechanisms.” So the science of seduction is legitimate, but is it moral? Or is this science a way to manipulate or trick the people into liking, and or sleeping with you? Well, that depends. We are all manipulators already in some form or another. The question to consider is “What are your intentions and how do you leave others feeling?” On one hand, the pick-up arts are filled with people whose sole purpose is seek pleasure or their own personal gain without much thought of others or the damage that they may leave in their wake. On the other hand, the pick-up arts are a great way to better oneself personally and socially. Ironically, a good portion of the best teachers in the business were once considered social rejects. At least half - if not most - of the lessons taught in the pickup arts are focused on oneself - building “inner game,” that is. It is building traits that people tend to find attractive- things like style, confidence, humor or rapport among others. It is about becoming the best you, whatever that is. It is about taking what strengths you have and building upon them. The other half of the coin is building your social muscles, or learning to read, react and communicate positively in social environments whether it is one on one or in a group. It is about learning things like body language, vocal tone and social dynamics. All traits which can give a person leverage of power to be seen as attractive in many if not most social environments, from work to the club. However, as Voltiare once said “With great power comes great responsibility.” When many come across the pickup arts are only looking to become a little better at attracting others, or to increase their options for a more suitable partner. If one’s goal is to learn the pick-up arts in order to simply have “fun,” there is nothing really intrinsically wrong with that. The moral problem arises when one stops seeing people as people and only as conquests or means to an end they wish to achieve. Follow some simple rules: if someone is looking for a relationship, do not lie; be honest about your intentions. There are plenty of people who are looking for the same thing. Do not try and steal or seduce
another’s romantic partner even if you could. Have respect for other relationships. Basically, a good rule of thumb, as I once heard said on the “Art of Charm” podcast is “Pick-up should be about picking people up to their best potential and having fun socially, not just trying to get something.”
The pick-up arts are a great way to better oneself personally and socially as well. Stock image from Martin Boulanger
Ranties Gretchen Neal Editor-in-chief Every student can relate to a time when they were not feeling mentally well. Perhaps it was the night before the math final, spent with coffee that only increases heart rate, rather than increasing focus. Maybe it was the time a family member passed and there was no time between the funeral, tending to broken-hearted family members and picking yourself off of the ground to complete the paper due in a matter of days. It could be the week straight in which you just found absolutely no motivation to get out of bed. Most professors are great about ensuring that their students are given ample recovery time after a severe physical sickness, and a vast majority of them will open the first day of classes with the phrase “If you have any problems at home, you can come talk to me about it.” But do our teachers have a good understanding of what it really means to be mentally well? More importantly, are they informed of the consequences of ignorance, if they should act on it? Some teachers try to do what is best for their students – and I understand they have to follow guidelines, strict quotas for assignments and deadlines. Yet some teachers are painfully oblivious. Last semester, a teacher nearly failed a friend of mine after he missed a week of class for his grandfather’s funeral.
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Pure Unbridled Sound Nathan Goodman Staff Writer Music is an ancient form of entertainment that has made its way to the center of today’s entertainment industry. It is present in other parts of the entertainment world as well, serving as a backdrop for movies and video games, and it is a main staple in clubs and bars. The music industry is divided into groups called genres and music is placed in a group depending on different attributes. With such a large industry that spans such a large variation of genres, controversy has developed concerning what real music actually is. Traditionalists of music will support an idea that music is sound played by instruments or sung and arranged into harmonic and melodic patterns. This idea rules out new age forms of music such as electronic music and the Graphic by Kaitlyn Conrad
The Second Shift
creating happier couples Kory Stone Business Manager The month of February is a month for couples. I wanted to pick a book dealing with this subject in which could benefit you the reader. Though the book more specifically relates to heterosexual couples, singles and homosexuals can still take important lessons. The book I choose, The Second Shift: Working Families and the Revolution at Home authored by sociologist Arlie Hochschild, is centered on the idea of gender inequality at home –a form of culturally unconscious sexism. I say unconscious because it is not really thought or talked about within our society. Culture has shifted in some ways that allow for a fair gender equality, but without shifting in others. As more and more women began to join the work force, becoming part-time or full-time employees and students, their responsibilities at home regarding housework and child care remained about the same. What this equals out to is women, with or without children, end up working what would be the equivalent of a “second shift” at home after getting off of work. This work equals out to about an extra month a year for women leaving less leisure time and resulting in more unnecessary stress. Though the book was first written in 1989 and we have come more fair since then, there is still some areas to grow in. According to research conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research – which has been a continuous study since 1968 - found in 1976 that with dual income earners, women who were already full-time employees also worked at home on average over 25 hours a week compared to men who only worked around five hours. Today women work around 16 hours compared to the 12 men work. So things have gotten a little better right? Well yes and no. UMISR also found that single women without children worked on house hold chores on average just over 10 hours a week, but once women get married (without kids), they now work on average 18 hours a week at home. Men on the
Entertainment - 11 currently popular dubstep genre. These types of music are created through computer a program which, in the eyes of traditionalists, does not qualify as a musical instrument. The other side of the debate is that music is created when sounds come together to create beauty and harmony. This idea allows for untraditional approaches to music such as electronic music and other types of music that do not use traditional instruments. Through the traditional view, music is restrained to a small amount of the actual music industry. With today’s technology, most music has computer effects like distortion or guitar effects, electric keyboards and vocal effects just to name a few. The purist view however allows all forms of creativity. An artist can use anything they want to create music including computers and non-musical instruments such as pots and pans used for percussion, bells and anything that can be used to make sound. This allows a musician to really explore their creative side when writing music. In fact, many songs today use the sound of wind as an ambient background effect. Since the beginning music has been an expression of emotion and passion, a way for a person to communicate and express thoughts and feelings that is not bound by traditionalist rules on how it is composed.
other hand, single or married, maintain about seven or eight hours of household work - just adding a man to the equation adds seven hours of work to the women’s load. According to sociologist Dr. Medley-Wrath, a teacher here at Lake Land College, “Women tend to do chores that are never-ending and repetitive: feeding the family, bathing children, checking homework, laundry ect. Men are more likely to do chores that appear bigger - and might be more time consuming in the moment - but are sporadic: shoveling snow, taking out the trash, cleaning the garage, mowing the lawn ect.” Women, backed by our patriarchal culture, often see this extra load as a personal problem and not the social problem it really is. This leads them to internalize it without really vocalizing it. It is a social problem for many reasons. One specifically is the stress it causes on households and families that is a foundation of our culture. As the saying goes, “happy wife, happy life” holds true. What it comes down to after one is aware of the issue is opening up and honestly communicating each other’s goals, dreams and expectations within the household and outside it. According to Hochschild, there is nothing wrong with having a traditional relationship were the women is the homemaker and the husband is the bread earner if both can afford it and are happy with it. For the many dual income families out there things have to change, though. The more stable and happy we can make the household the better our well-being is as individuals, family and humanity.
The Second Shift is centered on the idea of gender inequality at home. Second Shift can be purchased online through amazon.com
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Biggest Night in Hollywood Tanner Garren Layout & Design The start of every year in the glamorous world of music, television, and film begins with the competitions to see who made the largest cultural impact of the previous year. Yet out of all award shows one can watch on TV, one seems to stand out above them all. Join Ellen DeGeneres as she hosts the Oscars and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which are back for their 86th anniversary to celebrate and present awards for excellence in film and film making. Cinephiles, extreme film fanatics, will be stepping away from their blogs, social media, and halt production for their indie films to gawk at celebrities, cheer on and get upset over who will come out triumphant and for those who will get nothing. The ceremony will present awards for 24 categories, but out of all 24, six are the most popular with viewing audiences at home: best animated film, best actors and actresses in lead and supporting roles, and best film. As much as the public may want to argue as to who truly deserves the awards or not, it is not up to them. Every year the academy and its branches look over every film released in America and narrow them down to decide which deserve to go into certain categories and then narrow down even more to the winner. This year the top contenders for best film are: American Hustle, Gravity, 12 Years a Slave, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Captain Philips. There are four more films up for best picture, but the following five have had more distribution to audiences in the U.S., positive reviews, and awards already won by the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. This year is a pressuring year for many actors and actresses as well. While some are back and could possibly receive their second or third Oscar, some actors who have
never received one but have been nominated, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, and Bradley Cooper are back to try again. To have an input on the topic you can go the main website for the Oscars and pick your favorites at www.oscar.go.com.
Winners Jennifer Lawrence and Anne Hathaway in the press room at the 85th Academy Awards.
Press photo from the 85th Academy Awards. Copyright to the Oscars.
Abby’s Chronicles
Chapter Three: The Office Shelby Mitchell News and Opinion Abby made her way toward town hall, a feat made simple by the odd number of signs pointing the way. The town was dusty and featured decrepit store fronts and only occasional passerby who either stared directly at her as she passed or seemed to not even notice her existence, no in-between. When she found town hall, it was no more impressive than the other buildings, just a little more maintained. She pushed the door open and glanced around, expecting to find at least someone in the main room, but she was mistaken once again. The room was relatively empty, aside from a few scattered chairs and a dusty rug that looked as though it may have once been beautiful, but was now stained and torn in a few places. She glanced around at the doors on the walls, two each on the walls on her right and left. The one closer to the back of the room on her left was a set of double doors, making it stand out as more important among the rest, so she headed for it and opened one and stepped in. In the middle of the room was an ornate desk that was empty save for a folder, a fountain pen, and an intricately detailed box. Behind the desk was a chair, the cushions a bit faded. Along the walls were several sets of shelves,
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@NavigatorNews all of them empty. In front of the desk was a single chair, nothing special about it, not even cushioned. The mayor himself was nowhere to be seen, so Abby made her way to the chair and sat down, glancing around. She sat there for what seemed like an eternity, waiting. Eventually, she began to grow bored, so when the door scraped open, she nearly flew to her feet in a frenzy. She looked over to see two people at the doorway, talking in hushed tones, seeming to not yet have noticed her. One was shorter, not very old at all, probably in his young twenties, with dark hair pushed back and a thick mustache, wearing a well-tailored but faded suit. His companion was none other than the stranger from the train. The two strangers both froze, cutting off their muttered conversation, and looked at her. She was not sure why, but she had a very strong feeling that she was in trouble.
How the Super Bowl Defines America
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when Chrysler aired its ads in recent years people actually felt more patriotic and unified as a nation. What an effect corporate advertising can have. At the 2013 Super Bowl, the stadium had a blackout Adam Hostetter after half time. This almost reversed what was Sports and Entertainment happening on the field once the teams started When someone starts talking about the playing again. This blackout spawned rumors Super Bowl, a few things come to mind. and memes across the Internet, the most Multimillion dollar ads, team rivalries, notable was that Beyoncé broke the Super party food, and the classic American Bowl. football, just to name a few. Throughout There are four NFL teams that have the years this has been the one sports never played in the Super Bowl: the event that most Americans look Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, forward to, even the ones who do Cleveland Browns, and Houston not like sports. So to relish that Texans. The Detroit Lions are the history, here are some interesting oldest of the teams, and were actually Super Bowl-related things from very successful before the Super years past. Bowl came around. The newest team In American history the Super is the Houston Texans, which have Bowl’s ads have garnered as much only been in the NFL since 2002. attention as the game itself, and justly so: The teams playing in the Super Bowl The Seahawks played these ads, measly seconds to capture your of 2014 are the Seattle Seahawks and the Broncos on Sunday, attention during this game, are costing the Denver Broncos. This is the second February 2. companies millions of dollars. Some ads Logo from the Official NY/NJ Super time for the Seahawks to go to the Super are made to air only once and can be very Bowl Host Committee. Bowl; the first was in 2005. When you find impacting on viewers. When Apple ran its yourself watching the teams play and the famous “1984” ad for the Macintosh, people were wowed. advertisements vying for attention while you are chowing When Budweiser ran its “Clydesdale Respect” ad after down on party food remember just how big this one sports the 9/11 attacks, people were moved. And more recently, event is to the players, the advertisers, and everyone watching.
The Upcoming Winter Olympics Dakota Preumer Staff Writer The Olympic games have played a part in human history since as far back as 776 BC They originated to see who the strongest and best athletes were and to show them to the Gods. However, in 1924 the first ever Winter Olympics were performed in France. They contested in six different competitions including bobsleigh, curling, ice hockey, military patrol, skating and Nordic skiing. Now, almost a hundred years later, the latest Winter Olympics will be competed at Sochi, Russia. The games have changed some since 1924 though, now performing 15 events. Some of the new events include Alpine skiing, biathlon, snowboarding and ski jumping. The opening ceremony will take place on February 7 and the closing ceremony will be held on February 23. There has been a lot of controversy involving this Olympics because of some of Russia’s leaders’, especially Vladimir Putin’s, comments about the gay community, although they are claiming nothing will result of being gay at the Olympics. A huge amount of money is being put into these Olympics, roughly 50 billion U.S. dollars, which goes into construction and advertising as well as many other important pieces to the games. With all the time, history
and money that goes into making these events it will be interesting to see how they turn out. So tune in on February 7 and let the games begin!
The Rose Khutor Alpine Center in Sochi. Sochi is holding the 2014 Winter Olympics Photo from 2014 XXII Winter Olympic Games website
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The Good Old Hockey Game (Part 1) The Rules of the Ice
Kaitlyn Conrad Photo & Web Editor There is a song written and sung by Stompin’ Tom Connors that goes, “the good old hockey game, it’s the best game you can name. And the best game you can name is the good old hockey game!” Chances are, someone you know is a hockey fan, whether it is college hockey, the National Hockey League, or even an Olympic hockey fan. Ice hockey (referred to in this article as just hockey) is a team sport that is played on ice. Skaters use sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into the opponent’s net to score points. Each team usually consists of four lines of three forwards, three pairs of defensemen, and two goalies. Five members at a time are skating on the ice trying to shoot the puck into the rival teams’ goal while the goaltender protects the goal. Ice hockey is played on a hockey rink. The graphic adjoining this article shows the typical layout of an ice hockey rink surface. While the above description is what most people know about hockey, there are other rules that even most hockey watchers may not know. Players control the puck with a long stick that has a blade that is curved at one end. Players may also redirect the puck with almost any Goal Goal Line part of their bodies. Holding the puck in their hand to Blue Line pass to another Face-Off Spot teammate is Red Line not prohibited, that is, unless Blue Line it is in the defensive Face-Off zone. Players Circle cannot kick the Crease Goal Line puck into the opponent’s goal intentionally. An official NHL rink is 200 feet long and Players 85 feet wide. The rink is divided by the red are allowed to line, has two blue lines, five face-off circles, “bodycheck” the goals and the creases. opponents into Graphic by Kaitlyn Conrad the boards that surround the ice and help keep the puck in play. Bodychecking happens as stopping progress of the other team. Play can be stopped if the goal is knocked out of position. Play often continues on for minutes without interruption. When play is stopped, it is restarted with a faceoff, in which two players “face” each other and when the official drops the puck onto the ice, the two players attempt to gain control of the puck. There are four faceoff spots on the ice, in-between the blue lines. To read more about the rules of hockey and about penalties, check out the Navigator’s sport section of our website, http://www.navigatornewsllc.com. To find out more about the National Hockey League, to see a full list of teams, and to see schedules as well as current standings you can go to http://www.nhl.com.
Brent McNeil slides to Lake Land
LLC’s New Assistant Baseball Coach Brice Simmons Staff Writer Baseball: the all-American sport. The game that helped get this country through many hardships. “Take me out to the ball game,” the words written by Jack Norworth that are an echo of familiarity to so many of us. Why is baseball of any importance to Lake Land College students? Because Lake Land has its very own baseball team, and recently acquired a new assistant coach named Brent McNeil. McNeil attended Eastern Illinois University and received the “2011 Eastern Illinois University’s Pitcher of the Year” award, according to his professional profile. He was also part of the Traverse City Beach Bums for about six months. The TCBBs are “members of the 12-team independent professional Frontier League” according to LinkedIn. He is a professional Brent McNeil is Lake baseball player and has recently Land College’s new asbecome the assistant baseball sistant baseball coach. coach at Lake Land College in Photo from eiupanthers.com Mattoon, Illinois. McNeil, following the footsteps of the previous assistant baseball coach Julio Godinez, works at the Lake Land College Print Shop as a part-time employee. He spends his other time on campus working as the assistant baseball coach. As a coach, he has to work with athletes on their game, physical shape, and mental attitudes. This consists of hard work and physical labor on his part. McNeil’s achievements have helped Lake Land College to choose him as the best replacement for Godinez. While the school’s athletic program is saying goodbye to Godinez, Lake Land College is preparing to have McNeil as their new assistant baseball coach.
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continued from page 10 This friend was taking care of his unstable mother and trying not to be fired from his job at the same time, but this teacher saw it fit to add to the pile of stress a failing grade. My friend had previously let her know that there was a tragedy in his family, and was still receiving an F. I just recently joined a class in which the introduction assignment required students to touch each other – something that not all students are comfortable with – myself included. Another friend of mine was subjected to such harassment by a teacher when she was assigned a reading revolving around a man who kills himself with a bullet to the head and references to the main character’s sister doing the same – all the while having full knowledge that my friends’ sister had recently committed suicide in the same manner. I have seen teachers inadvertently make students cry by bringing up painful memories, and then half-ass an apology afterwards. It is common knowledge that you cannot possibly know the entirety of what a person has experienced; while it is acceptable to occasionally slip up and then sincerely apologize, it is obnoxious to refuse to admit that you might have done something wrong and continue to behave that way.
I have met numerous people who have said that they will teach their children that mental health is more important than grades – that they refuse to put someone else through the same shaky-handed, hysterical, miserable nights that they have had to go though. You would not force someone with a broken arm to do a pull-up using that arm, so why should students in the middle of say, anxiety attacks, be expected to perform at their best? So what should teachers do? If you are a teacher concerned you may have been emotionally insensitive, try first to educate yourself. Look up words like “triggers” and “stressors,” and know not to use anything that could trigger a student in the classroom. For teachers that are stuck by regulations that require so many assignments before the end of the semester, just try to be understanding. Offer your listening abilities to students that may need someone to talk to. You cannot solve all of their problems, but you can make things less miserable. With a little help, we can be rid of the stigma that college can only destroy you. A little consideration goes a long way.
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