August 20, 2013

Chronicle Richland

Vol. XXXVIII, Issue 1 August 20, 2013

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New leadership for Phi Theta Kappa

KISTEN S. CHETTY

no doubt prove useful in the future.

Silvaraman has wasted no time in stepping into her role. Upon learning that the Richland chapter had not attended the conference at the Texas Honor Institute, she was determined to go. Eventually, after exploring the channels available, she attended the conference with the El Centro chapter. She used the opportunity to establish relationships with other chapters and learn what they have to offer.

Her plans are to graduate in May 2014 with a major in biology. Although she is still considering her university options, she said “The University of North Texas is a strong possibility.” Over the summer she took part in a research project at UNT where she really took a liking to the campus.

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There is a new leadership officer for Richland’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society. Vinosha Silvaraman won the recent PTK elections and will be taking over from Muneer Washah.

Silvaraman said she felt confident running for the position, as she was the fellowship officer last year. She describes herself as “wellrounded with the four hallmarks: scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship.” Her duties as fellowship officer included creating fun activities for members and camaraderie-building exercises. Getting to know the members and various ins and outs of the PTK organization bolstered her confidence in running for leadership officer.

Monica Rodriguez also ran for the position.

Interestingly enough, it was Silvaraman who introduced Rodriguez to the PTK honor society in the first place. According to Silvaraman, it was healthy competition between friends from very different backgrounds. This friendly competition also ties into the PTK topic for the year which is, “Culture of Competition.”

Each chapter has to submit a research project on the topic.

One of Silvaraman’s major projects for her term is “Well Rounded Kappans (WRK).”

The initiative is all about getting PTK members more active and involved in their chap-

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Vinosha Silvaraman is ready for her year as fellowship officer.

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ter. It won’t only encourage members but the other officers and the PTK advisers.

In preparation for her position she attended officer training at Brookhaven College.

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Richland cheerleaders ready for new season Sports Editor

Now that a new semester is starting, everybody is getting ready, including Richland’s cheerleading squad.

So far, five students are training under coach Shawanna Rouse.

Rouse has extensive experience not only at Richland, but at middle schools, high school and the National Cheerleader Association.

Nettie Collins, Celeste Montelogo, Patti De Jesus, Alexandra Langston and Ashley Thomas are the current squad members. Each has previous cheerleading experience.

For Thomas, who plans to study criminal justice, it will be her third semester cheerleading for Richland.

“Being part of a team. Basically, interacting with each other,” Thomas explained about why being a cheerleader at Richland is important to her.

Rouse is excited about this semester’s squad because of its high performance level.

If anyone else wants to join the squad, they can try out even with no experience. “As long as I can work with them … motions, average jumps and enthusiasm,” she says about the requirements.

De Jesus got an early start cheerleading when she was only 6 years old. “I started like a little mascot for older girls,” she said.

“I don’t like stereotypes,” De Jesus said about being a cheerleader. “The worst thing

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Richland’s cheerleaders (from left): Alexandra Langston, Nettie Collins, Ashley Thomas, Patti De Jesus and Celeste Montelongo.

that I have heard is that people think that cheerleading is easy, but it is not.”

De Jesus wants to get a degree in criminology. However, she takes her position as a cheerleader seriously. Someday she wants to be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader. “If I have the opportunity to do this professionally, I will do it.”

Although usually the squad has only women, Rouse emphasized that men are also welcome to join the team. “Guys are welcome as well,” she said.

Montelongo, who is new to the Richland squad, wants to become an actress. She said that being part of the squad has been a lot of fun, but also a lot of hard work.

“I work out every other day. Also we have practice twice per week,” she said.

“I have been a cheerleader before but here, in the college, I have more intense practice,” Langston, another member of the squad, said about her experience being part of Richland’s cheerleading team.

Everybody, including Rouse, is ready for the beginning of basketball season in October.

“Practice makes perfect,” Rouse said.

She added if anyone is interested in joining them, they have until the first week of the fall semester to contact her at shawnspiker2@gmail. com. Those interested may also just stop by the Student Life office and leave their information. Rouse will contact them.

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De Jesus, the other cheerleader who has been on the squad for three consecutive semesters, said that being a cheerleader is not easy because it requires motivation and dedication.

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Bioshock’s bloody brawl for Booker DeWitt KISTEN S. CHETTY Editor-in-Chief

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“Clash in the Clouds” is the first of three confirmed DLCs for “Bioshock: Infinite.”

Before purchasing this DLC, it’s important to know what you are getting into. Game developer Irrational Games created this DLC to highlight the combat system in “Bioshock.”

Ken Levine, lead creative designer, set a goal for “Clash in the Clouds,” allowing players to experiment with different gun combinations and vigors as Booker DeWitt, the main character from “Bioshock: Infinite.” Many a player, myself included, picked two vigors and used them throughout most of the game.

Crowstorm and Possession were my vigors of choice and fit my playstyle. I rarely varied the combination.

Here is what “Clash in the Clouds” will give you: four new maps or arenas and access to the Columbia Archaeological Society. The Society is basically a museum where you can unlock concept art, game design models and musical Easter eggs that were hidden in the game.

Predictably, all items cost money. The only way to earn money is fighting through waves in the various arenas. Each arena has 15 waves to clear of increasingly difficult enemies. To add another layer of complexity, the game introduces blue ribbon challenges. These spe-

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cial requirements may include clearing a wave without taking any damage or only using a specific gun. The game is rather unforgiving when it comes to the blue ribbon challenge with some challenges seeming almost impossible. I am only human.

A massive break away from the “Bioschock” formula is the lack of story development added in this DLC. Apart from a handful of voxophones illuminating backstory on the Lutece twins. To be fair, Irrational Games is saving the story development for the upcoming DLC releases.

The lack of storyline was a bit of a blow to me as I fall heavily on the narrative side of “Bioshock.” I attempted to judge “Clash in the Clouds” for what it was, an arcade style beat-‘em-up brawler.

I asked two questions: Did “Clash in the Clouds” encourage me to use different guns and vigors? Yes. Did “Clash in the Clouds” create situations for me to approach combat and the environment differently? A definite yes.

“Clash of the Clouds” will give you roughly four to five hours of gameplay that can be extended by attempting the blue ribbon challenges. The price of the DLC is only $5 alone or free if you bought the season pass.

If anything, “Clash in the Clouds” whets the appetite for all us fans eagerly awaiting “Bioshock’s” return to Rapture.

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Behind the brand: Pantheon

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Louie White, 20, printed his first shirt in February.

White founded Pantheon Clothing Co. in hopes of creating a brand name and leaving a mark on the fashion world. Pantheon‘s headquarters is in White’s room in his house in Oak Cliff and, as of fall 2014, the University of North Texas campus. Pantheon enjoyed its biggest success to date in August when the line was introduced at Fame Boutique in Galleria Dallas.

White has never been shy in admitting his brand’s surprising sudden success. In spite of humble beginnings, White has high hopes for Pantheon. He takes pride in the brand’s name.

“Pantheon literally means ‘all the gods’ and I chose that name because in today’s world we see the people we look up to and want to be like as gods, and when you wear my clothes that’s who you want to look like.”

White has had challenges along the way from breaking into the business to fighting opposition from critics. White said, “Age, fighting the misconception that because I’m 20 I

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A group sporting some items availiable from the clothing line.

can’t create a successful business and compete with established brands, but more importantly that I can make a difference not just in my community but in the world.”

White accredited his ambitious spirit to the desire to give back to his parents. Growing up,

the Hawaiian-born, Dallas-raised White spent time at local radio station K104 with his father, Louie H. White Jr., also known as “Wolfman,” a longtime radio host and RTV coordinator at Lincoln Magnet High School.

During that time White was able to travel

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around the world with his mother and former Dallas Mavericks cheerleader Cynthia Jackson, a 27-year veteran of American Airlines. It’s his family and experiences throughout life, White said, that sets him apart from most others his age.

Discipline. I’ve recognized my potential and have focused on my future and have gotten rid of distractions. I’ve already experienced what a lot of kids my age go for, I’ve lived on my own, supported myself and tasted adulthood.

I just feel like I have a different mindset,” White said.

White also aspires to make a difference in his community and leave a proud legacy in his hometown, much like his mother and father.

Ultimately, White wants to be remembered for years to come, “Just to be known as someone who gave back, not only to the community but those who molded me along the way, just to say thank you,” White said.

In the coming months White, along with the success of Pantheon, hopes to partner with local organizations in HIV testing. Also, this fall he will be pursuing a degree in economics and as far as his clothes are concerned, Pantheon can now be found in Fame’s two other locations in Grapevine Mills and Parks Mall.

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Political news sparks conflict CHRISTIAN TANNER Managing Editor

Welcome back, returning students, and welcome to Richland to new students!

There has been a roller coaster of political news this summer and throughout 2013. For anyone who has been out of this crazed loop, well, here is where you can join.

This summer Alex Rodriguez received his verdict on how long he will be suspended, North India had its worst monsoon season in over 50 years, Anthony Weiner sent more obscene photos and text messages under the name “Carlos Danger” days before he said, “I feel like a new man” in an article in People magazine.

One of this summer’s biggest stories is Edward Snowden, National Security Agency (NSA) infrastructure analyst, who has been granted asylum in Russia for charges of espionage.

Snowden, also an acclaimed whistleblower, said in an interview on June 6 with Glen Greenwald, “Any analyst at any time can target anyone. Any selector, anywhere ... I, sitting at my desk, certainly had the authorities to wiretap anyone, from you or your accountant, to a federal judge, to even the president if I had a

personal email.” ritory, American friends, who would be able to Snowden first flew to Hong Kong from Ha- ensure his safety for the time being.” waii on May 20 where he spent 35 days before Vladimir Isachenkov of the Associated flying to Moscow.

Press reported He spent 40 days that “The White inside a Moscow House insisted airport waiting for Snowden isn’t a Russia to grant whistleblower or him asylum. dissident, saying Russia granted the move to grant Snowden asylum him asylum unfor one year as of dermines Russia’s August 8. record of coopThe United eration with the States has deU.S. manded that Rus"Spokesman sia send Snowden Jay Carney said back. to face prosthat the White ecution over his House is re-evalleaks that showed uating whether a Image courtesy wired.com the widespread planned fall sumU.S. Internet sur- Edward Snowden during a rare interview with the mit with President veillance program, New York Times.

Barack Obama and but Russian PresiPutin should still dent Vladimir Putin denied the request. go ahead.”

Snowden can request citizenship and be Obama was to meet with Putin to discuss protected from the U.S. as long as he doesn’t Snowden’s situation after Obama said he was travel abroad, according to Russian rules. Asy- “frustrated” with Russia’s decision to grant lum in Russia can be extended indefinitely. him asylum.

Obama canceled the meeting with Putin on Snowden’s lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, said, “He has got friends, including on Russian ter- August 7.

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High school to college - making clothes count

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JONATHAN LEE Staff Writer

Naturally, everyone wants to make a good first impression at a new school. Starting out as a freshman again requires a fresh wardrobe.

Your Seniors ’13 T-shirt that you proudly wore to show off your maturity and wisdom in high school now sends the opposite message in college.

As a grown-up now, you ought to start dressing like one.

Retire your worn out Jansport backpack and invest in a more professional-looking leather or canvas messenger bag..

Shoes can make or break even the most stylish outfit. No one expects you to wear dress shoes or high heels to class, but instead of sneakers or flip-flops, slip into a pair of casual yet tasteful loafers. As an alternative, boat

shoes seem popular around campus. Forgo socks for a preppy look.

Transform your old high school style into your new collegiate style.

Keep yourself warm this fall in classic cardigans rather than humdrum hoodies.

Sweatpants belong at the gym, period. You wouldn’t have been caught dead wearing them in high school, so don’t suddenly let yourself go now.

When in doubt, ask yourself, “Would my professor wear this to class?” If your professor actually would wear sweatpants and flipflops, you might want to drop that class.

Now you know what to wear, but how you wear it also makes a difference. Make sure to keep your clothes pressed and your shoes polished. Brush your hair, and maintain good hygiene. If you want your professors and peers to take you seriously, you must look like you take yourself seriously.

Heavy gunfire rang out in the heart of Cairo as tens of thousands of Muslim Brotherhood supporters took to the streets Friday across Egypt in defiance of a military-imposed state of emergency following the country’s bloodshed earlier this week. At press time, at least 64 people were killed in the fighting, including police officers.

Protesters and residents of the neighborhoods they marched by exchanged gunfire and birdshot as tanks blocked key roads and key junctures. The Brotherhood urged its supporters in Cairo to head to Ramses Square, near the capital’s train station in the heart of the capital.

A Health Ministry official speaking on state television said eight people were killed in the city of Dumyat north of Cairo.

The Interior Ministry said a total of eight policemen had been killed throughout Egypt.

The protests were larger and fiercer than in previous weeks, ignited by the outrage over the deaths of at least 638 people on Wednesday when riot police raided two sit-in protests in Cairo by supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.

Also Friday, security officials said assailants detonated explosives on train tracks between Alexandria and the western Mediterranean Sea province of Marsa Matrouh. There were no injuries and no trains were damaged from the attack, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. ~Associated Press

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This fall, Richland will lose a piece of itself -- Bobbie Harrison.

For 40 years, this college has served the community by providing a gateway education into higher learning. Harrison has been here for 38 of those years, providing both staff and students the help they needed to make the transition into school smoother. From the beginning, she has served in student program organizations in an office that would eventually be named “Student Life.”

Jason Barr, a comparatively new addition, described his soon-to-be retiring boss as encouraging but challenging.

“She would challenge you to put the student first. She loves her job and expects you to have the same love for your job,” Barr said.

Barr describes Harrison as always being dedicated to the student.

Harrison has long been the face of student activities. No club has been started nor event planned without needing a hand from Harrison. Her generosity with time is not limited by the scope of school activities, but any interaction she had with anyone that truly needed it.

Vickie Allen in admissions spoke highly of how Harrison had always gone above and beyond. In October 1994, she had approval

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to hold her parents' surprise 50th anniversary party at the school. Harrison was pivotal in not only making the party happen, but setting up for it and helping with decorating it. Even on the Saturday evening before the party when she was not on duty, because a few students bumped into her and needed help, Harrison stopped what she was doing to make sure they got what they needed.

“She was very apologetic about that - even though there was nothing she needed to apologize for. She is an A-1 people person,” Allen said.

Allen also recalled Harrison the friend.

Biting back tears, she remembered how Harrison helped her through losing one loved one after another in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

“That was a terrible time, but Bobbie was there for me,” Allen said. “She is honorable and trustworthy. She dedicates herself to the students and staff alike.”

In a few weeks, Harrison will retire from her tenure here at Richland and move on to spending time with her family, enjoying the company of her new granddaughter, Katie, and having some well deserved time off.

Harrison has maintained a level of integrity that is often sought after but rarely seen. Having been here almost since the beginning and having made herself absolutely irreplaceable, a hole will soon appear in the Richland landscape. One can easily see why Allen’s final assessment was: “I don’t know what Richland is going to do once she is gone.”

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