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Remembering Professor Ray Mundy Instructor who died in accident is remembered as passionate, engaging Lindsay Goldman Staff writer

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On Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, Philosophy 201 ended with Professor Mundy dismissing his class with a “see you Wednesday.”

On Wednesday the smiling professor was not there. Instead, students were met by a “class is cancelled” sign, followed by a

“Photobombing is the fine art of ruining another person’s photo.

This act can be accomplished by purposely interfering with people’s photos by running in the background and making a silly face or a ridiculous pose.”

visit from Kathleen Carroll, a counselor for the College. She sat us down and told us that Professor Ray Mundy had died the day before, Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

Tuesday afternoon he called his wife, Judy Mundy, to inform her he would be working on the roof of a shed next to his house. Later that day she came home to find him buried under the collapsed shed. The roads

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It’s time to bring out those winter items that will keep you warm and help you look good.

“At the end of the day the future looks very dark for the NBA, and hopefully this is the hardest thing the NBA will have to go through.”

Gina Duncan, Student

The NBA lockout is entering its fourth month. How long will the fans have to suffer?

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Freak Storm Closes Campus

“Photobombing” can ruin life’s precious moments—or help to make them better.

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surrounding his home on Route 306 were closed off for a few hours due to investigations, The Journal News reported.

Ray Mundy grew up in Virginia and went to the University of Virginia Law School. He worked as an attorney in New York City for several years and also served as a Rockland County Assistant Attorney.

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Days after the Nor’Easter cut power and closed the campus, crews were sitll working around campus and the region to assess damage, finish the cleanup, and trim back trees, in anticipation of future snowfalls.

An unusual October Nor’easter roared up the East Coast last week, closing the College for two days and leaving thousands in the county without power for days.

Rockland County itself got between one to two feet of snow, which started to fall on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 29, and didn’t stop until early the next morning.

The College was closed on both Sunday, Oct. 30 and Monday, Oct. 31, because of the widespread power outages. The storm affected virtually all students at RCC, leaving many without power for periods of up to a week.

As temperatures dropped to below freezing, many had to find ways to warm themselves and their homes in the midst of persistent outages.

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$2 Million Grant Will Help to Redesign Freshman Year Elan Weinberger News Editor

The nearly $2 million Title III federal grant the College won last year is already being used to implement programs designed

to improve the experience of freshman and to help students improve their grades, College officials say.

The grant, a part of the Higher Education act of 1965, will give RCC $1,827,227 over a five-year period.

The first part of the grant, given the nickname “Pathways to Success” by the College, will be focused on strengthening the experience of first year students at the College.

This includes a comprehensive orientation for freshmen;

something that has begun this past year. The orientation will help in creating a strong bond between students and faculty members, support staff and most importantly, other students.

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Unusual October Nor’easter Downs Lines, Closes Campus And then there was the matter of Halloween, with some communities in the Northeast “cancelling” the holiday because of the storm.

David Kaplan, a student at RCC, had his Halloween destroyed.

“The whole night I was trying to dig out the snow from my house and trying to create warmth,” he said. Kaplan, who lives in Sparkill, NY, was without power for three days, until finally getting power on Tuesday evening.

The snowstorm was one of the largest on record for the month of October. Typically, most Northeastern cities do not get snow until mid- to late November.

Seven million people were left without power as the storm left snow on leaves, which caused trees to fall, thus blocking roads and tearing down power lines.

Thirteen people are reported to have died

because of the storm.

The Nor’easter caused many states to declare states of emergency. Governors of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Jersey declared states of emergency as snow reached record highs in certain areas.

This storm follows a trio of horrible storms that have recently affected the Northeast. Hurricanes Irene and Lee started out this unusual behavior, which has impacted up to 15 million people, leaving them without power or flooding their homes.

Many Rockland County high schools got as many as three snow days because the storm knocked out many of the schools’ power.

Although many students were excited about the snow days, they may not realize that having too many days off can cause the school to take days out of winter vacation.

Photos by Josh Blachorsky / Outlook Student Press

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The clean up: campus workers collect tree branches to haul away (top); downed trees near the Child Care Center waiting to be cut and hauled away (left); the bent sculpture near Brucker Hall.

Mundy Remembered as Passionate, Engaging MUNDY FROM PAGE 1 He was even involved with the Republican Party in Ramapo during the 1990s with a referendum to cap the town’s tax increase.

In addition to his full life, he found time to share his knowledge of philosophy and business ethics to many students here at SUNY Rockland Community College. He was truly a brilliant man and had a significant

presence in the classroom. As a professor, Mundy taught his students with a great deal of passion. He loved philosophy as well as passing on his knowledge of a subject matter that had clearly impacted his life.

While he was obviously a busy man with a full life, he was probably most and best known for his work with the Hudson Valley Humane Society. He had been the president of the HVHS for over 20 years. He was also

a licensed peace officer, meaning that he was allowed to wear a badge and carry a gun to investigate cases of animal cruelty. Mundy contributed immensely to the Humane Society’s move to Pomona, New York and to the organization in general. He was a thoughtful man with a big heart.

His love for animals was unparalleled even to the time of his passing. At his wake, there were pictures of him interacting with

animals as he proudly grinned from ear to ear. Pets were even welcome to attend the ceremony.

He will be missed by his acquaintances at the Hudson Valley Humane Society, his colleagues and students at Rockland Community College, his neighbors, friends, and his family. His death was a horrible shock to all. But for all he has done in this world, Ray Mundy will never be forgotten.

Grant Will Help College to Rethink the Freshman Year GRANT FROM PAGE 1 Christie Cruze, the Director of the First Year Experience, said, “these programs will help students want to stay here and be satisfied, and let them have a good experience here.”

Other parts of strengthening the freshman experience will include a firstyear experience seminar. According to the grant documents, this seminar will connect freshman “faculty mentors and strong peer groups that will foster first semester

college readiness in a dynamic seminar.”

This seminar will feature “contextualized” critical success and study skills, the critical thinking, research, and problem solving skills needed for college level work. The seminars will also promote academic and career discovery.

There will also be social networking that will help connect freshmen and their peer mentors, which will facilitate their involvement in campus life.

The second part of the grant is intended to redesign certain courses that have high

failure rates. Some of these courses include MAT 065, ACC 101, NUR 111, and CSP 101, Cruze said.

The new programming created by this part of the grant will help by creating instructor’s tool kits and web enhanced course pages.

These will not only assist in giving the student more resources for learning but will also aid faculty in giving them more resources to teach students, according to Cruze.

The third part of the grant will create integrated academic services designed to help the student with things such as online

tutoring and online appointment systems.

With these new programs at RCC come along new positions that will help in the creation and contiuation of these programs.

These positions include: Director of the First Year Experience, E-learning specialist, and Director of the Academic Success Center. So far only the First Year Experience position has been filled.

The goal of the grant is to retain students for a longer period at RCC. The grant hopes to “raise retention/graduation by 10 percent,” Cruze said.

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Forum Addresses Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Discriminatory policy is ended after nearly 20 years

Elan Weinberger News Editor

On Thurs. Oct. 27 Rockland Community College hosted a forum on the repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,” featuring student veteran Geoff Hamilton, recruiter Sergeant Michael Wall, and attorney Christine Klein.

The event, held in the Ellipse in the Technology building, had around 40 students attend.

From Dec. 21, 1993 to Sept. 20, 201,1 Don’t Ask Don’t Tell (DADT), was the official United States Policy on gays and lesbians serving in the military. This policy protected closeted gay, lesbian or bisexual service members from being asked about their sexuality by their fellow service members.

Openly gay, lesbian or bisexual people, however, were not allowed to serve in the military branches while the policy was in effect.

This policy was originally implemented under President Clinton, at a time when many in the military felt that conflicts in military units would emerge from having openly gay or lesbian people serving.

Wall, Hamilton, and Klein all expressed very positive feelings towards ending the DADT policy. All three seemed to agree that there are no negatives to the repeal.

“We have an expression in the military: ‘We all wear green.’ And that’s the basic mentality of the military,” said Hamilton.

According to him, sexuality and race is not what defines a soldier. Each soldier’s personal life does not affect the fact that they are risking their lives for their country.

One of the questions asked to the panel was if they believed that gay and lesbian servicepeople discharged under the previous policies, will now return to the armed forces.

Sergeant Wall said he hopes that many of them will return because “There were very good soldiers who were let go.”

Wall explained that “The one thing you can’t replace in the service is experience.”

He knows that it will be a hard process for many of them, and he wants to help “reintegrate them safely,” he said.

Attorney Christine Klein recognized that the repeal of DADT is part of “a series of first steps that are going on.”

Her fear, however, is that people are satisfied and comfortable with only the repeal. “The fighting for the LGBT community is far from over,” she said.

Although she agrees that it is good that this policy no longer exists, she explains that “it’s really easy to say be patient when you are the one with the rights, it’s really hard to be patient when you are the one without them.”

Donors Make Blood Drive a Success

“College Night” Draws Large Crowd to Campus

Gerard Santiago

Elan Weinberger

“Be a Star!”

This was the slogan for the annual blood drive that took place at SUNY Rockland on Tuesday October 25, 2011 as organized by the Student Government Association.

Good Samaritan’s Hospital received 86 pints of blood over the five hour period, with 34 deferrals.

Baggio Dorval, a student at RCC, said, “The thought of helping someone really resonated with me. The posters caught my eye and made me really think if I should give my blood to people and how it was going to affect their lives.”

The theme was Hollywood, encouraging students to be a star in someone’s life, and many felt the reason for the success of the blood drive was attributed to this clever theme.

The simple thought of helping someone seemed to be very important within the hearts of our student body and compelled them to donate blood.

When asked about the results of the blood drive, SGA Vice President Lisa Newmark said, “I’m really surprised at the out turn of students this semester and how willing they truly were to donate blood.”

Newmark helped to lead organizing the

SUNY Rockland hosted the 39th annual College Night for its students and high schoolers around Rockland County on Oct 25. The event, which was organized

by RCC in conjunction with high school college counselors from around Rockland County, attracted as many as a thousand area students.

Around 250 colleges and universities sent representatives to the fair, and some big name schools were in attendance.

Admissions officers from universities such as Cornell University, University of Michigan, and New York University came and spoke to students about why their university was the right choice.

Questions were flying, such as, what is the average GPA of an admitted student?

How does your school deal with transfer students?

While some students were disappointed to find the answers, others seemed very enthusiastic, as they found themselves fitting in the criteria of an admitted student.

Some of the most popular schools at the fair were SUNY Binghamton and Cornell University. Both of these schools receive many students from Rockland County,

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While most of the drive was successful, a big issue was the length of the drive.

Students came to donate blood were unfortunately greeted with rejection as the nurses started to close up shop.

Many volunteers felt that the blood drive should have been pushed a little bit longer, and SGA has made that a goal for the future. The blood was donated to Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. “I think it is just good to know you are saving people. You get to save up to three people, that in itself is worth it.

I think I do it just for the fact that I can save someone’s life, ” said Angel Torres, Student Representative to the Board of Trustees.

Donating blood is a Samaritan act and SGA looks to get even more donations in the future.

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and specifically RCC. Being in the SUNY system, it is very easy to transfer to Binghamton from RCC, for example.

Colleges want to show students who they are and what the students can do to get into their university. According to one student, “ I am here to see whether the colleges we want to go to are up to my standards” and “some of these schools are very hard to get into while others are not.”

The student asked to not be named.

With more students applying to schools than ever before, the college admissions process is getting harder and more competitive. Most students apply to more than one school and have to fill out numerous applications and write many essays. Since most colleges include supplements to their application, students have to write essays that are specific to their school.

A large part of the admissions process is financial aid. With college tuition rising to tens of thousands of dollars, many people are saving up in order to pay for a good education.

George Washington University, one of the colleges represented at the fair, is the number one giver of financial aid to students, its representative said. It is also one of the most expensive schools in the country, costing approximately $58,000 a year.

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Literary Magazine “First Inkling” Publishes Inaugural Issue Josh Blachorsky

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First Inkling, the student literary journal founded at Rockland Community College, released its inaugural issue at the College Media Convention in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 27. The release culminates over a year of work by many students, both at the College and elsewhere.

“It’s amazing to see the manifestations of the fruits of our labor,” said Professor Ian Newhem, the founding Editor of First Inkling, with Dr. Clifford Garner. “We have literally spent thousands of hours working on this, and to see it come out is an incredible feeling.”

The launch occurred at the National College Media convention, a meeting place for many budding journalists and writers.

Newhem commented that he hoped the release at the event would allow many of the students to meet and interact with other writers and allow them to network with leaders in the field.

The 156 page journal contains 21 original student works, from over 1,000 submitted from numerous colleges around the world.

However, some have expressed skepticism that a two year College could lead this process.

“I understand the skepticism,” remarked Roxy Moskowitz, one of the Managing Editors and one of the students down in

Orlando. “However, all the student editors were from across the country, so the work was from all around.”

Newhem himself acknowledged that there was a sizable number of people who did not think that this would get off the ground, but, “That never deterred us, we set out to accomplish our goals and we did.”

The issue was worked on by over 50 student editors from universities as far away as the University of Hawaii.

Moskowitz credited the model of RCC’s transfer possibilities for allowing editors to start at RCC, and go to other schools and spread the word about First Inkling.

However, being that it was the first publication, there were some drawbacks.

The print in the journal was made smaller due to fiscal issues, according to Moskowitz.

Newhem agreed. “It’s a great first issue, but you always need to improve.” He also added that the print is only about 10 percent smaller than the format they were looking for.

Seven RCC students went down to Orlando to officially release the issue.

The journal contains literature, poetry, art, and interviews with figures in literature.

“I want First Inkling to be the place where writers get there start,” said Newhem.

“In 20 years, I want someone to say, so and so was first published in First Inkling.”

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How to Ask Someone Out on a Date Anna Berent

Contributing Writer

It can often become quite an awkward situation, or perhaps even an intimidating one, but almost everyone at one point in his or her life will end up asking someone out on a date. We can all agree it takes a certain level of confidence and courage to ask that special person you have been crushing on to go on a date with you, but if the answer is an uncomfortable “no”, then that can be pretty devastating to someone’s ego.

We may ask ourselves, what is it that is being done wrong? Maybe it’s a lack of self-assurance or maybe you are just simply not doing it right. No matter what you have heard, there are some basic and proper ways to ask someone out on a date.

Guys typically always have a certain mindset in how they are supposed to ask a girl out. First of all, do not be overly cocky in front of her. There is nothing that is more of a turn off than a guy that thinks he is absolutely perfect. A little dose of quiet confidence definitely goes over well.

However, you also need to get over being bashful or shy. Be confident; start the conversation off by just introducing yourself or saying a simple “hello.” Use an ice breaker, tell a joke, or find something you have in common to keep the conversation going (it can be something as basic as a class you have together).

Always keep eye contact with her and make sure you seem super interested in what she has to say. It is very easy to find a common interest if you just listen, or at least keep the conversation going with small talk. Offer to help her out if she is carrying something, or walk her to class.

Don’t be touchy with her or inappropriate because that is a deal breaker for any self respecting girl. After the small talk (and a little bit of flirting) ask her on a date. Ask her to see a movie or out to dinner. Make it sound cool and casual, like you are very relaxed but still want this to count as a real date.

Tell her about an event and that it would be much more fun if you went together. If she does refuse, she probably was not worth your time in the first place.

Rejection is really just an opportunity to find the next girl, maybe even the right girl.

There is no reason why a woman can’t ask a man out on a date as well. Although it is not necessarily the norm in our society,

you should still unquestionably go for it if you are interested in a man. Who makes these gender rules anyway? Chances are, the guy will find it extremely awesome and sexy that you had the confidence to ask him out, almost like a breath of fresh air.

A good way for a woman to ask somebody out is to flirt their way there! It gives him the hint that you are interested and available without looking over the top and desperate. It’s playful and completely harmless. Make sure he seems interested in you as well, and if he isn’t interested then go the opposite direction. You don’t need to waste your time. When you are confident enough in yourself to approach him, just do it!

A good way to do it is to tell him your friend backed out last minute to go somewhere with you and you would really love it if he came with you. You can also be just pretty straight forward.

Be specific, tell him you are interested in him and you think it would be fun to get a cup of coffee or dinner.

Being confident is the number one rule when asking someone out, because if you are happy and self-assured it will definitely shine through you and show.

Believe it or not, confidence makes everyone pretty irresistible! If you are rejected, however, please play it cool.

There are plenty of fish in the sea and you will find someone who cares for you as much as you care for them!

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Vacations College Students Can Afford Jackie Fox

Contributing Writer

Winter is quickly approaching and before we know it we will be shoveling snow again and wishing it was summer.

As we shiver from the cold and bundle up in warm clothes, people on vacation are relaxing in the sun and lying on the beach.

The best escape from work and stress is a nice relaxing vacation.

Obviously, we would all love to take a break and go on a vacation, but the main thing stopping us from doing it is the one reason why all of us are here and not in Hawaii: money. Going on vacation is too much money to even consider for most of us college students, however there are some vacations that college students can afford.

One of the best ways to save money on vacation is by going on a cruise. On the cruise, you do not have to pay for any meals and you get to enjoy all the activities that are provided. A three-night cruise to the

Bahamas on the Royal Caribbean cruise line costs less than $200. This includes a room, food, and onboard activities. Not to mention unlimited time at the pool, live entertainment, and a great deal of beautiful views.

If you’re not interested in going on a cruise, there are still many other affordable vacations. The classic vacation location for college students on a budget is Cancun, Mexico. Cancun has tons of nightlife, even more sun, and an endless number of pools and beaches for you to soak up the sun. The best option for a student on a budget would be anyone of the island’s all-inclusive resorts. Most resorts offer packages at $599 a person for a four night stay which includes your room, meals, and access to all the resorts amenities. Most of these resorts also offer packages for excursions like snorkeling, scuba diving, and parasailing at a small additional fee.

If you are worried about saving money on traveling, one of the best options is a

road trip. You can drive down to Florida from New York in about 20 hours. Splitting the gas between you and your friends can be an easy way to save the money of a plane ticket. With a simple Google search you can find countless hotels in whatever area you want in Florida for as little as $100 a night. The biggest scenes for college students are Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Panama City Beach, Daytona Beach, and Miami. These places all have great nightlife, shopping, beaches, and all kinds other attractions such as Disney World to keep anyone having a great time throughout their vacation at an affordable

price. You might also want to road trip or choose to fly out to an exciting city like Las Vegas, Nevada. Depending on how you play your cards this vacation could either be very costly or very cheap. Even if you can’t gamble, the nightlife in the city is famous for a reason and the resorts are even more famous. The weather is always enjoyable and there is always something to do in Vegas. You are guaranteed to find

a decent hotel rate and tons of places to visit.

A more interesting travel option for the college student yearning for adventure would be a volunteer experience. You could volunteer with Habitat for Humanity and help to restore parts of New Orleans still devastated by Hurricane Katrina. You can even find more exciting programs that will take you to places like India, China,

and Cuba to volunteer in impoverished areas in these countries. Some of these programs offer these trips starting at as little as $1,000 for as long as 2 weeks.

This is a very different option but all the more rewarding and a great way to get out and see the world.

Photobombing: A Ruthless Act...

Or a Guilty Pleasure?

Chris Barker

Contributing Writer

Almost everyone has committed the act of photobombing at least once in their lives. Many did not realize what they were doing had a name, but at one point or another everyone has photobombed.

For those of you who don’t know what this guilty pleasure is, photobombing is the fine art of ruining another person’s photo. This act can be accomplished by purposely interfering with people’s photos by running in the background and making a silly face or a ridiculous pose.

Photobombing is mostly done to strangers of the photobomber.

This act is rapidly becoming a trend around the world. Photobombing can ruin some of life’s best moments. An extreme scenario could be on your wedding day; imagine taking pictures with your significant other, only to find a random person in the background of your picture making a silly face.

I don’t recommend doing something that harsh, but more in a harmless setting such as people taking photos for Facebook.

The most ideal way to photobomb a picture is by successfully ruining another person’s picture without them realizing it until much later, because by then you will be history.

Some technical positions of photobombing are: the background bomber, the dive bomber, and the stealth bomber. The background bomber lurks in the background of pictures unnoticed, and at the perfect moment pops out and strikes a pose.

The dive bomber’s technique is similar to the technique of the background bomber, but requires an even more accurate sense of timing. The dive bomber is agile and unnoticed, and pops up in the front of the picture at the perfect moment.

Another technique of photo bombing is the stealth bomber. The stealth bomber lingers around looking innocent, but can randomly appear anywhere in the photograph, usually popping up from behind something or peeking through small areas.

I’m sure you’re now wondering how to be a professional photobomber. You must find a photograph being taken; be alert of photos you can disrupt. Look for a potential photo that you know will not welcome your presence. You need to prepare to photobomb by knowing your surroundings, the time the photo will be taken, and the fields of view because the victims could potentially see you and catch on to what you are doing.

You also must time it right.

Know the exact time you will have to photo bomb. Listen for countdowns or gestures signaling the picture being

taken. Your goal is to make it memorable.

Right before the shutter clicks, get into your position. Make movements, faces, or gestures, which will alter the desired photograph. Flee the scene.

Immediately leave the area where the photograph was taken. If you are responsive and silent enough, the photo bombing victims might not realize what you did until the photo is developed. If they do realize, you want to leave the scene immediately to avoid any anger or revenge they may have against you.

Now that you are aware of what photobombing is, and how to become a successful photobomber, enjoy this hilarious art and be creative (just don’t get caught)!

OPINION

Academic Tenure It seems every news cycle there is the question of what to do with the education problem our country is facing. Solutions have been offered by both political parties, but we still see no progress. Our nation’s position worldwide in education has been dropping, and many people have cited tenure as the reason.

Academic tenure, or a large amount of job security given to certain professors at universities, gives professors the freedom to be original and controversial in their work, but others maintain it encourages an attitude of laziness for those who have attained it.

Critics of this system claim that

the security offers little incentive for professors to strive for excellence after a certain number of years. Obviously, the academic establishment and teachers unions are all for this job security, and in recent weeks these groups have clashed with government officials in many states.

This has angered parents who feel that the education system should be looking out for students rather than teachers.

With all of this controversy surrounding the issue, we asked our Editorial Board to weigh in on this topic.

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T U O B A THINK Louie Gaitan

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Many are quick to condemn tenure because they see it as system that allows teachers do to whatever they want, simply due to the time they’ve been a teacher. The tenure system is more complex than this and, from my understanding, creates a set of incentives to encourage and reward excellence and creativity. It also creates a hierarchy that acknowledges the achievements of teachers. While there is the potential for abuse of the tenure system, I feel the reward of better teachers far outweigh the risk of a few lazy ones.

Giving teachers tenure can be a wonderful yet dangerous achievement. Once a teacher has tenure, the fear of losing their job is greatly diminished. Without the worry of getting fired, the teacher could possibly stop putting in as much energy as they used to and get by with the minimum amount of work. It evokes the risk of a school having to hold onto a bad teacher just because they cannot let them go, and it hands students the short end of the stick. On the other hand, many teachers run the hazard of getting fired because it costs the school a lot of money to keep them on board. They can be brilliant, established teachers, but if they could get someone who will cost half the amount, they might replace them even if they have half the experience and half the intellect. Tenure also helps establish the teacher and give them a worthy position, along with giving them an incentive to stay and rank high in the school.

Tenure as an idea is a tricky concept. There are exceptional teachers who deserve to have job stability because of the constant performance and dedication they give to all their classes. However, there are also tenure-holding teachers who use their stability and job security as a crutch. Knowing that their performance no longer ties in with hired or fired, these individuals don’t deliver the same quality of excellence and help to their students and their curriculum. Personally, I think tenure should exist but in moderation. Instead of just giving it after a certain time, it should be based on merit and performance with regular check-ins after tenure is received.

To achieve tenure is both a privilege and an acknowlegement of one’s valued abilities. In recognizing the efforts and consistency of an employee, this sort of honor seems to emanate a sense of pride and, no doubt, accomplishment that has been achieved over a specified period of time. While tenure may have its benefits for the individual having received it, such as secure employment and a guaranteed paycheck, it also carries with it its disadvantages, particularly involving those people working closely with the tenured employee. Tenure essentially creates a less strict environment that no longer demands peak performance from the privileged individual but rather presents high quality work as optional.

The level of expectation is no longer determined according to the type of job that needs to be done but is instead tailored to the comfort of the individual. No extrinsic motivation remains; therefore, it is not difficult to become lenient or even careless in one’s work, regardless of how it may affect others. In relating this scenario to RCC professors, for instance, the people suffering the most from this would be the college students, for they would not be receiving the quality of education they would have paid for nor would they be granted the individualized assistance or attention necessary in being successful. In conclusion, tenure has the potential of encouraging indifference within an individual towards their career and their role within that career, and the most prominent unfair advantage is evidenced when this same individual is given what they are no longer rightfully earning while simultaneously others are left short-changed of what they do deserve.

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Reading the Professor’s Textbook Brian Katzman

Staff writer

Some specialized classes have few textbooks in the field. Some authors might have a different approach to the specified field, and their resulting books can confuse students in an already confusing class. In an attempt to ease confusion and lessen the total number of books the student must to buy, many professors have written textbooks for their classes, as they are experts in their respective fields. Having a class that is lead by the author of the textbook can give the students a deeper and better understanding of the material, as well as the way the professor thinks.

Many students complain when their professor assigns their book for class.

“Why should the professor earn money at the class’s expense?” said Mike, a student at RCC. What they do not realize are the minimal earnings the professor earns in royalties.

In some extremely large classes, the professor can earn sums in the thousands, but in small colleges this is rare bordering on nonexistent. As prices continue to rise for textbooks, students have begun to purchase used books whenever possible.

The professor does not earn any money for used textbook sales.

With new editions the professor can

force the students to buy new books, but there usually are enough significant changes in the new editions to validate the publishing of new editions.

Royalties for textbooks range from as low as 3% to as high as 18%, with most writers earning around 10% of the list price. Assuming the professor is the sole writer for the textbook in question, and the textbook costs $150 the professor will only earn $300 from a class of 20 students only if they all buy new books. Many college textbooks are joint efforts that reduce the royalties the professor will earn.

Another common complaint it the need to critique what the professor has written.

“I had to read and write a five page synopsis on what my English professor had written in the textbook” complained Melissa a PHD graduate of Boston College. ”The idea of the professor grading your critique on his or her work can be quite unnerving” she said.

I personally have had one class with a textbook written by the lecturer. The class was a theology class, and the book gave me a much deeper insight into the lecturers mind. With the book available for perusal at my leisure, I was able to spend time “getting to know” the professors mindset even out of class.

“Professors rarely argue with what they have written in their book” Says Nathan, a Valedictorian graduate of

Landers College.

Many colleges have policies with regard to the royalties the professor earns from textbook sales. Requiring the professor to donate all class related royalties to the college student scholarship fund is probably the most common method to deal with the potential conflict of interest. This method is used in the University of Kansas, Iowa State, and by many professors in Cornell University.

Some other methods used are a direct refund to students who show proof of purchase of a new book, the professor giving out vouchers useable in the college bookstore to discount the price, and using the royalties to purchase materials for use in the class.

At this time RCC does not have a clear policy with regard to this issue.

Some students feel very strongly that the practice should be not allowed.

However, the practice is so widely used in the academic field, that it will probably never be disallowed. I believe that if applied correctly the benefits definitely outweigh the small gain the professor might get.

One fact that should be pointed out is that the professor probably spent 400 hours or more writing the book. Until the professor earns at least minimum wage for that time, students should not complain.

STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Why We Love...

Elizabeth Maze Style Editor

Sick of the tired old products that end up doing more harm than good, I was in a place where my skin and hair were desperate for an upgrade. By sifting through the onslaught of ads and products that didn’t live up to their promises, I hit gold and found a few winners.

Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish An amazing exfoliate that polishes dull skin is a must have for every beauty regime. This polish will brighten your tired complexion while exfoliating gently to remove dirt and grime to help polish your skin. Its purifying formula will help to minimize the appearance of pores. Made with natural clay and seaweed extract, Benefit Refined Finish Facial Polish is loaded with minerals and nutrients to give your skin a clean and healthy glow.

Benefit Remove It Makeup Remover This oil-free makeup remover is perfect for even the toughest jobs. It will remove even your long-wearing and waterproof formulas without a necessary rinse. Instead of sitting in front of a mirror tearing at your face to get off the hardest liners, Benefit Remove It Makeup Remover will sweep in valiantly and take care of it for you.

It packs all the power of your typical eye makeup remover without the oil and complete with a cute bottle.

Short Sexy Hair Slept In Though having short hair can be a gift in the morning when you’re rushing out the door, your styling options are sometimes limited. Tired of the same old comb over, I decided to peruse the local drug store and try out this sculpting gel.

Just apply it to dry or damp hair and run your hands through. It will give you a light hold without an over-stylized look that won’t budge. This product gives you that little bit of hold with an extra conditioning to keep your hair healthy.

It adds that little bit of texture and style for the days where you just want a little more oomph.

Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer You see girls that look orange with layers of caked on bronzer. The key to bronzer is to give a sun-kissed glow not a sun-humped complexion. Tarte Mineral Bronzer is a light, mineral-based bronzer that is meant to give your skin a kiss of sunshine. The bronzer is oil, talc-, and fragrance-free. Its formula fuses together minerals with natural ingredients for a f lawless, overall look.

Made without sulfates, petro-chemicals, and synthetic fragrances, Tarte Mineral Powder Bronzer looks great, feels great, and is even great for you.

Yves St. Laurent Rouge Pur Couture SPF15 Pure Colour Satiny Radiance This lip color is the same in quality as Chanel with rich color pigments perfect for medium to full lip coverage.

With a smooth satin finish and multiple

colors to chose from, Yves St. Laurent has made the perfect lip color for every woman. The color gives your lips the smoothness and brightness you want while also protecting them from the sun with its SPF15 formula. It feels comfortable when it goes on and hydrates your lips instead of drying them out like many lip colors do. Formulated without GMOs, genetically modified organisms, and sulfates you can feel good about using it.

St. Ives Apricot Scrub Apricots themselves contain great antioxidants and oils that can help to gently cleanse and nourish skin. St. Ives Apricot Scrub is the perfect mix of effective yet gentle. Having sensitive skin can often be a major factor when trying out new products. This apricot scrub is good for even sensitive skin as it exfoliates gently to clean pores and stop breakouts before they occur. A lot of acne sufferers swear by this scrub saying that it does what other more expensive products couldn’t. Found in local drugstores, St. Ives Apricot scrub is less pricey but just as effective.

Marc Jacob’s Oh Lola Perfume With hints of raspberry, vanilla, peony, and pear, Marc Jacob’s Oh Lola perfume is the perfect f lirty and light fragrance for the new season. What’s great about this perfume is that the smell isn’t overpowering. People will compliment you without having to be smothered with overwhelming scents.

As the day goes on, the perfume adapts.

One layer at a time, the hints of each fragrance come through. The bottle is just a great as the fragrance itself with a playful pink bottle and f lower petal lid. A perfect combination of playful and mature, Oh Lola smells delicious without being childish.

Nivea’s A Kiss of Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care SPF 10 With the changing seasons, dry skin and lips are almost inevitable. Instead of coating on the classic chap stick every ten minutes, reach for Nivea’s hydrating Kiss of Smoothness Lip Care.

Complete with SPF, this lip care is both inexpensive and effective for fighting those dried out lips. Its almost odorless formula and smoothing effect makes this lip care a must have for every guy or girl. You can find it at your local drug stores for a low price that fights the split lip blues without breaking the bank.

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STYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

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Fashion Trends on Campus

Anjelica Pagnozzi

Contributing WRITER

During the past couple of years, peacoats have become very popular among college students. This upcoming winter season, we should expect them to be a hit once again. This coat brings more of a sophisticated look to your wardrobe while keeping you warm at the same time. The peacoat is one of my personal favorites, because it does the job just like those puffy bubble jackets without making you look ridiculous.

You can pretty much find peacoats

at any clothing store, and they can be found for both men and women. The price range for a good-quality peacoat can be anywhere from $40 to $200.

Another big hit every winter season among college students is The North Face jackets and zip up f leece sweatshirts by Denali. North Face jackets have been a major trend for the fall and winter over the past couple of years. Even though these jackets are rather expensive, they are popular because of their versatility and durability. You can find these jackets at Macy’s and sporting good stores like Modell’s and Dick’s. You can also purchase them online for a slightly cheaper price, either through Amazon or Ebay. The price range for the Denali jacket is $60-$200, and like the North Face coats, you can buy these in any major department or sporting goods store.

Hats with earf laps were very popular last year. Both young men and women on college campuses were spotted wearing them, and they prove to be quite practical in the colder weather.

You can pretty much find them at any

while and their overall look and designs have transformed over the years. Not only does the brand UGGS sell their infamous boots, they sell high-heeled boots, moccasins, rain-boots, and even clothing. If you are looking to get a pair of these shoes for yourself or someone else, buy the waterproofing spray to protect your shoes. The spray is about an additional $15-$20 but it will save your shoes and your money in the long run. store that sells winter attire, including Target, Walmart, Macy’s, and even Spencer’s. The price range for these fashionable hats is anywhere between $10-$50, depending on the decorations or material used. Both men and women can wear these hats and look stylish while keeping warm in the harsh cold winter weather.

UGGS have been a hit for the past few years or so. Everywhere you go there are men and women wearing these boots. The sheepskin that these boots are made from are ideal for colder weather.

These boots have been around for a

Men’s Fall & Winter Fashions Steven Clark

Contributing WRITER

If you’re reading this in hopes of finding some life changing advice on your wardrobe then you are in the wrong place. While I can not fix every wardrobe malfunction, I can tell you some things I like and don’t like.

With a few simple purchases you will become the strapping lad you desire to be. All it takes is purchasing a few staples for your closet and then pairing them appropriately to create a more sophisticated and fashionable look.

COMBAT BOOTS Yes, combat boots have been around for a while and they are still here. Pick up a pair of these bad boys and you will immediately make your look edgy and a little more dressed up without really trying. By adding a pair to your closet you can easily make any outfit look more finished than just wearing a pair of sneakers. If you find a cool, vintage pair, trust me the compliments on

your new shoes won’t stop. Instead of spending an obscene amount of money on the new Jordan’s, put your money to better use and pick up a pair of combat boots.

FITTED JEANS Now I’m not saying go out and get skinny jeans but rather to wear jeans that aren’t baggy or saggy in all the wrong ways and places. I personally wear skinny jeans because I have toothpicks

for legs and these jeans fit me the way that looks best. A straight leg or slim fit jean will give a more fitted look while not being skin tight on your body.

It’ll give you a more mature and classy look then having jeans that are falling off your bum or ones that make it look like you are swimming in them. You are projecting your new found maturity by purchasing jeans and clothes that actually fit.

NEUTRAL COLORS You just can’t mess up neutral colors.

No worrying about what matches with this color or that. Simple colors like black, white, brown and grey can create a more sophisticated look. Yes, it’s fine to add color but honestly the bright colored cartoon shirts aren’t going to get you far in life. It’s all about keeping things simple while looking classy and

effortless. Try dark denim or black jeans to help with this look.

LAY ER S/SW EATER S/ CARDIGANS It’s getting to be cold outside so now is the perfect time to style up your look with layers. During this time of year, sweaters, f lannels, and cardigans are your friends. An undershirt in a solid color with an open f lannel or cardigan

on top is an easy way to look effortlessly fashionable. The same logic applies to sweaters. By layering with these pieces, you create a distinct look all while keeping warm. They can also be the dressier option when compared to a plain old hoodie and jeans. You want to look your best without taking forever to get ready.

ACCESSORIES Yes, guys can wear accessories.

Thankfully they aren’t as dramatic or crazy as our female counterparts. A simple watch or chain can up the ante on your look. You can also never go wrong with a great pair of sunglasses, whether

it be aviators or the classic wayfarer.

Sunglasses add a touch of mystery to your look. With the aforementioned cold weather coming fast, scarfs are

another way to make your look unique.

Most guys are too scared to wear them but a plain colored scarf will not only help keep you warm, but also dress up your style.

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November 7, 2011

Where Did Super Heroes Go Wrong?

Nathan Caplan

STAFF WRITER

When you read a book and like it, you naturally want to go see the movie when it comes out. The next six words one can usually attest to saying after watching the movie is “that was not like the book”. As it turns out, movies tend to either subtract, rearrange, or even add scenes that tend to make the reader of the book either a little bit upset, or just plain old furious.The fact that their beloved book was turned into this Hollywood ‘interpretation’ with a lot of explosions, random deaths, laser beams,

and over intensified drama can drive even the most apathetic of fans insane.

Like many other genres and adaptations, comics suffer the same situation, if not worse. Traditional comics, some over 50 years old, created these super heroes out of men and women that fought against crime and evil.

While that theme may be the same, die hard fans of these comics will not accept that as the only thing worth capturing on film. Plot twists, unrelated to original story line, are introduced; meanwhile important scenes, relationships, and characteristics are just thrown out the window. Some of this comic-to-movie layouts changes are so drastic that they don’t even resemble the original plots and story lines loyal fans love.

One of these is X –Men First Class.

While we all love the X-Men trilogy, this movie, compared to the comics, reorganizes several different comics into one giant movie.

Several villains, some of whom have no lines and are downplayed considerably to the point that they are almost considered extras. However, for the avid movie goer that has never read the comics before, the movie was impressive and enjoyable.

Also, although it was a mash up of different characters, plots, and action scenes, it still produced a lot of backstory behind the trilogy itself (although some factors ended up contradictory). In the end, X–Men First Class received a lot of popularity and pretty good rating even though it did not match up to the original characters and story lines.

The next Super-Movie that may not impress loyal fans’ standards is the Green Lantern. This movie, just by the

looks of advertisement seen through out the country, looked as though it was going to be great. As the general public were we lied and disappointed by the final product? Yea, we were essentially stabbed in the back by the movie industry.

Hollywood took a written concept, filled it with the worst possible material, and marketed it as the most anticipated movie for the year (which it ironically won at the 2010 Scream Awards).

If it wasn’t obvious, there’s a clear disliking for that movie written in this paragraph. The plot did not make sense, it over advertised for what it was, and the plot loosely resembled the original.

The fact is that it failed as a movie and then also failed as a movie portraying a comic.

Its just safe to say the only reason this movie would be watched at this point

would be to mock it, to throw things at your TV, or to find a way to criticize the fact that you saw it.

These two movies are considered the summer’s busts for comic-to-film movies. They lack the quality of relation to the comics is mildly sad for those avid comic readers, but even so, not every movie anymore has to be about the explosions, blood, and deaths they produce.

The fact is that today’s movies tend to be focusing more on the graphics and the stunts rather than the plots and relationships the books tend to focus on. This however, is leading the movie industry into a downward spiral. The superhero movies need some saving before their popularity drops and no one will remember what it means to be a true fan.

Style Icons: Britney Spears in “Oops!... I Did It Again” Shannon Reid

Staff WRITER

Way back before Britney Spears’ headshaving meltdown, Mandy Moore’s pseudo movie career, Jessica Simpson’s chickentuna debacle, and Christina Aguilera’s “dirrty” phase, these fine ladies were known as the fresh-faced teens behind the sequined genre of bubblegum pop.

These female pop stars all possessed the same qualities: mediocre singing abilities, bare midriffs, and overly choreographed music videos where the premise always involved chasing after a heartthrob wearing a Letterman jacket (always featured on Total Request Live, of course).

But while their looks, music, and messages were all the same, every adolescent of the 90’s had a favorite pop star. And in this case, Britney Spears is an obvious favorite simply due to all of her trademark looks.

The red latex outfit in the music video “Oops!... I Did It Again” is one of Britney’s more memorable looks because it was the first time in her career where she was allowed to be more provocative while still maintaining her somewhat innocent image. Here’s how to get Britney’s look in the “Oops!... I Did It Again” music video.

While Britney wasn’t seen as a highly provocative celebrity until her second hit album “Oops I Did It Again,” she still maintained the natural, fresh-faced

look when it came to her makeup, which balanced out with the sexier, suggestive outfits that she started to sport.

Skin: Keeping your face looking lightly bronzed like Britney’s isn’t easy, but luckily there are cosmetic products that can make you look well rested even when you’re dying from exhaustion on the inside.

Makeup Forever’s HD Invisible Cover Foundation is the perfect base for this look simply because it’s able to cover any blemish or spots, but also provides the dewy tone to the skin that Britney possesses.

Using your fingers or a blending brush, work a small amount of foundation onto any of the problem areas on your skin.

After you’ve covered all of the problem areas, it’s time for the bronzer and blush.

While you can use any light bronzer and coral blush to achieve Britney’s seemingly natural complexion, the Charlotte Ronson 3 X A Charm Luminizer, Blush, Bronzer contains all three components needed to achieve the look.

Eyes: With shimmery nude colors, Britney kept her eyes looking relatively simple. Urban Decay has an extensive array of metallic eye shadows, which are perfect for this look.

Using the color “Flow,” which is a metallic light pink, work the eye shadow all over the lid as a base. Then, apply a small amount of “Deeper,” a brown metallic color inside the eye’s crease. With your finger, blend both colors on your eye

outward with the goal of creating a wellblended, metallic tone.

If you’re not a huge fan of metallic shadows, try adding a little bit of the color “Virgin” on top of both colors, its cream colored shade will give your eyes a slightly more matte look.

Afterward, apply metallic eyeliner on the top and bottom lid near the eyelashes to seal the metallic look together and to provide even brighter eyes. One of the best metallic liners to use for this is the 24/7 Glide On Shadow pencil in the color “Sin.” Complete the eyes with a light line of any liquid black eyeliner toward the outer part of the top lid of your eye and any mascara that provides both thick top and

bottom lashes, preferably Rimmel’s Lash Accelerator mascara.

Hair: Achieving Britney’s hairstyle in the video is quite simple. First, make sure that your hair is straightened to the point where it is pin straight. Perhaps the most complicated part of the hairstyle is the hair-wrapped headband that Britney wears in the video.

The easiest way to achieve that headband is by purchasing hair extensions that match your hair color from the nearest Sally’s Beauty Supply Shop and pinning them around your head.

This may take a bit of adjusting, in terms of cutting the extensions to fit your head. If you don’t want to be bothered with hair extensions, wearing any headband that matches your hair color also works.

Make sure the front part of your hair is parted to the side and spray the back of your hair with any hairspray just to give it some volume.

Outfit: While the outfit in the video is definitely not applicable toward an everyday look, it would still make a great costume. Finding a red latex jumpsuit may be difficult (unless you don’t have a problem with shopping at Romantic Depot).

Try improvising the look with a plain long-sleeved red shirt and red skinny jeans. Complete the look with any pair of black combat boots and the only thing left to do is learn the impeccable dance moves from the “Oops!... I Did It Again” music video.

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Science & Health

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Boost Your Health This Season With Fresh Juices Monica Powell

Science & Health Editor

So almost everyone has grown up hearing it: “Eat your fruits and vegetables.”

But have you ever wondered what makes these plant-based foods so special that almost every health advocate, nutritionist, and even parent insists on getting a daily dose of these vibrantly colored foods? Have you ever rejected the idea that fruits and vegetables can actually make a positive difference in the way you think and feel?

Well, it’s time to banish your uncertainty and remove your doubt, because it’s no longer a secret that some of the healthiest in the world is grown from the soil, not fed on a farm. In addition, this same healthy food is most potent nutritionally when it is consumed in its natural raw state, as opposed to being baked, fried, or broiled.

One way to enjoy fruits and vegetables while ensuring they maintain their nutritional integrity is through juicing them. Below discusses just a few of the outstanding benefits associated with fresh, raw juices and how they have the ability to change your life for the better.

1. During the juicing process, the pulp of the fruit or vegetable is extracted. What is left is a drink densely filled with all the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes of the whole food. Upon consumption, then, the body does not have to go through the normal digestion process, which normally causes a large amount of the food’s nutrients to be flushed out through the intestines rather than being absorbed. Instead, the juice, along with its condensed source of nutrients, is readily available for the body to utilize, bypassing the digestion and sent directly into the bloodstream. Knowing that the health of the blood directly affects one’s quality of life, it is evident how powerfully potent fresh juices can be on health.

2. The large quantity of fresh produce that one is able to consume in one sitting also proves to be an advantage of juicing.

The importance of this is drastic when you recognize the amount of nutrients made available in one glass of juice. Ideally, in

order to meet the dietary standards the body requires for optimum performance, it is necessary to consume at least 1-2 cups of whole, fresh fruit and 3-4 cups of whole, fresh vegetables daily. This goal is easily attained when preparing and drinking fresh juices.

3. Liver detoxification is a natural consequence of adding fresh vegetable and fruit juices into one’s diet. There are various functions of the liver, all vital in sustaining the body’s natural functions.

It is responsible for removing toxins from the bloodstream, such as those sprayed on conventionally-grown food and those breathed in from environmental pollution.

The liver also rids the body of heavy metals, such as mercury, and regulates metabolism and blood sugar levels for consistent energy.

4. The body, and every single one of its muscles, organs, and nerves, perform only when the blood is slightly basic, or non-acidic. What this means is that when an individual consumes large amounts of foods that promote acidity, such as dairy products and some exotic fruits, the body is forced to work extremely hard in order to bring the blood back to an environment in which it can function properly (i.e., an alkaline environment). Drinking fresh vegetable juices, in particular, assists in restoring the alkalinity of the blood and in maintaining it at this proper pH level.

There are an abundance of advantages to including fresh juices into your daily regimen, as the above material explains, and with the cooler weather being an indication of greater occurrences of disease, there is no better time to prepare your own homemade juices in order to combat sickness. Building a resilient immune system and cleansing your body through juicing is one of the best ways to take care of your health this season, and the two recipes included below assist you in doing just that. Incorporating a unique combination of vegetables and fruits, both recipes are delicious as well as nutritious.

In the first recipe, the star of the concoction is undoubtedly the carrot.

Boasting one of the highest levels of Vitamin A from any food on the planet,

the juice of carrots is used to combat cancer as well as cardiovascular and eyedegenerative diseases. Also, because the carrot naturally contains a fair amount of sugar, its juice is typically sweet to the taste and helps in balancing out the various flavors present in strictly vegetable drinks.

The second recipe is perfect for the holidays and is bound to be enjoyed by even the pickiest of eaters (or drinkers, in this case). The cranberries included in the recipe make this drink especially desirable, for their growing season is currently at its peak and therefore guarantees the delivery of an exceptionally high amount of flavor as well as nutrition. Tests have revealed that due to the presence of a particular antioxidant in the cranberry known as Proanthocyanidin, or simply PAC, a reduction in cold and flu symptoms has resulted when this fruit is incorporated as a regular part of one’s diet.

So delay no longer in taking charge of your health; the quality of your life is completely dependent upon it!

Champion V-8 5-6 large carrots 1 red beet 3 large tomatoes 1 bunch spinach 1/8 cabbage head

Cream of Mushrooms Katherine Aucena Staff Writer

Some people don’t like mushrooms because of their pungent taste and somewhat unappealing appearance; regardless, they add unique flavor to many dishes and can even make delicious appetizers. I personally love experimenting with mushrooms in the kitchen, and their versatility, texture, and flavor is something to grow a liking to.

You can make the following recipe with many different kinds of edible mushrooms, such as White, Portobello, Chanterelle, Shiitake, or a combination of your favorites.

This is a simple version of cream of mushrooms, a warm delicacy that can be made at home rather than bought in a store. It is tasty, creamy, and delicious!

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients 6 ounces Chopped Mushrooms {White, Potobello, Chanterelle…}

3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter ½ cup Heavy Cream Salt and Ground White Pepper to taste Yield: Serves 2 Procedure Take 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and place it in a skillet over medium heat.

Add your choice of chopped mushrooms.

Stir well. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are cooked all the way through.

Add the heavy cream slowly. Stir well until all the mushrooms are covered.

Season with Kosher salt and ground white pepper to taste. Stir well. Cook the mixture for another minute or until the heavy cream has a nice consistency.

Serve and Enjoy!

3 kale leaves 1 red bell pepper 1 stalk celery ¼ sweet onion ½ garlic clove Juice all of the ingredients above in a juicing machine and mix well. Serve immediately or allow to chill in the refrigerator.

Thanksgiving Cocktail 8 apples (I recommend using Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or Gala) 2 bags raw cranberries 4 pounds purple grapes ½ to 1 lemon (to taste) Juice all of the ingredients above in a juicing machine. Serve immediately over ice or allow to chill in the refrigerator.

Note: It is important to use as many ORGANIC fruits and vegetables as possible in order to avoid exposure to unwanted pesticide residues and artificial fertilizers. These chemical mixtures, as well as many other types, are used liberally on most conventionally-grown food and negatively affect one’s overall health, having the potential of building up in the body over time.

Recipes courtesy of Champion Juicer and Phil and Celeste Davis

SPORTS

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November 7, 2011

World Series Roundup young and they do not have many freeagents. A big loss for the team will be their ace, C.J Wilson, who will either be reassigned or replaced by someone better. This is the Cardinals 11th World Series victory.

David Strinkovsky

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

After seeing the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series for the second time in six years my jaw completely dropped.

This Cardinals ball club was trailing the Atlanta Braves by 8.5 games going into September. Performing a complete turn around, the Cardinals won 19 games, while the Braves lost 18 games and their wild-card spot to the Cardinals.

The Cardinals then entered the divisional playoff series against the Philadelphia Phillies, who were predicted to win. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies and went on the road to start the NLCS and took out the Milwaukee Brewers. Then came the ultimate showdown, the World Series.

The Cardinals found themselves facing off against a Texas Rangers squad that played their A game all year.

Game One was a true pitchers duel featuring Texas’ C.J. Wilson squaring off against St. Louis’s Chris Carpenter.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, when it seemed like both teams were at a stalemate, Allen Craig came up and delivered an RBI-Single, which would ultimately prove to be the game-winning run.

Along came game two, and yet again this game was all about pitching and defense as the final score of the game was 2-1. Allen Craig made another crucial hit for St.Louis, but this time it was simply not enough, as Ian Kinsler and Elvis Andrus created a 9th inning rally, winning the game for Texas.

Going into game three the series was tied 1-1. Albert Pujols completely

exploded in game three by hitting three home runs in one night, leading his team to a 16-7 victory. With this strong victory, St. Louis took 2-1 lead in the series.

Next came game four, as Texas needed a win to tie up the series. Texas pitcher, Derek Holland pitched 8 1/3 shut out innings and Mike Napoli hit a three run home run which gave Texas a much needed win, as the series was now about to head back to St.Louis.

Game five seemed to have a very similar result as game four. The Rangers only gave up two runs and Mike Napoli came through in the clutch, hitting a two-run-double in the eighth inning to give Texas a 4-2 victory.

Game six was the first elimination game for the Cardinals. In this game, Texas was a strike away from winning the world series, but Nelson Cruz dropped a

fly ball. The Cardinals’ third baseman, David Freese, was able to tie the game up with an RBI. In the bottom of the 11th inning, Freese hit a walk-off homerun to send the series to game seven.

Game seven was very heated as both teams scored a run in the first inning. The Cardinals broke away and maintained a 5-2 lead for most of the game. In the ninth inning, with the Cardinals up 6-2, Jason Motte got David Murphy to fly out to left field for a Cardinals victory.

David Freese deservingly received the World Series MVP award accompanied by a Chevy Corvette. However with many changes in the team’s roster, the Cardinals will look very different next season.

The Texas Rangers, who lost two consecutive World Series, have a very promising future as their team is very

NBA Lockout: How Long Must We Suffer?

David Strinkovsky

CONTRIBUTING WRITER

It’s been over 110 days and the National Basketball Association and its players still haven’t reached a compromise on a collective bargaining agreement. The negotiations, which began on July 1, were believed to be resolved quickly.

Unfortunately, the process has turned into a quagmire, with no end in sight. The National Football League had a lockout this past summer that lasted 127 days, which was ultimately resolved, but in the NFL, both owners and player seemed optimistic all along, unlike the NBA. For this season, an entire month of the 82-game season has been cancelled, and commissioner David Stern said last week, “there is no possibility of an 82 game season.”

Various players are very upset with the lockout, such as Dwayne Wade, who during a collective bargaining agreement almost stormed out after what was described by NBA Players Association president Derek Fisher as a, “heated exchange of words.”

Negotiations have gotten so intense that Amare Stoudamire, a New York

Knicks’ player, brought up the idea of players creating their own league.

However that idea seems rather ridiculous, seeing as most basketball players want to get paid for playing, not just play for the sake of playing.

This lockout happened because the NBA and the NBA Players Association were not able to reach an consensus on a new collective bargaining agreement.

The previous collective bargaining agreement had 22 of 30 NBA teams losing money.

This is the NBA’s fourth lockout, and the first since 1999 where the NBA season was shortened. A lockout means that players cannot practice at team facilities, have team practices or even have any team meetings.

It also means that no trades can happen, free agency is put on hold and all communication, except for collective bargaining, between NBA teams and players is put off. Virtually, NBA basketball does not exist.

There are several issues behind the lockout. The first major debate is the management of the salary cap. The debate is between allowing teams to spend over the salary cap as long as they pay a luxury tax (the current rule) and not allowing teams to spend over the salary cap, or making the luxury tax much higher.

The other major rift between the owners and players is the amount of Basketball Related Income, BRI, each side receives. The players previously received a whooping 57 percent, which is an estimated $4 billion. The owners want the players to receive a percentage in the 40’s or low 50’s of the BRI. Players also want 18 year olds to be allowed into the draft, which would increase revenue sharing to help small market teams and increase f lexibility in trading.

Some other things the owners want include: reducing contract lengths to three-four years, no more sign-andtrades, and shorter rookie contracts.

All together the NBA lockout situation is not looking good, as players have started going overseas. Various owners are claiming if this lockout drags on for any longer then NBA teams will begin to die out.

Another problem is not only is there a major divide between the players and owners, but owners such as Mark Cuban of the Mavericks and Jerry Buss of the Lakers, hold very different views than other owners such as Dan Gilbert of the Cavaliers.

At the end of the day, the future looks bleak for the NBA. Hopefully this is the hardest thing the NBA will have to go through.