For the Students, by the Students March 2014 Volume 44 Issue 6
More Than Just Your Average Professor by Kiersten Connolly Staff Writer Sometimes students meet a professor that is not just an educator, but a friend, and even an inspiration. Peter Hussey, music professor, can be described as an energetic and enthusiastic person that loves to be involved in everything he can. Hussey has been active with the p e r c u s s i o n ensemble, the wind ODDsemble, REMOHealthRHYTHMS and organizes diversity projects around the campus. Hussey’s positive outlook and bubbly personality are two of the attributes, among many, that his students find to be the most enticing about him. “He allows you to be yourself and helps you develop who you are,” said Daniel Nosce, one of Hussey’s former students. The best testament to how Hussey allows his students to be themselves is through his group, the wind ODDsemble, simply because it isn’t the typical
ensemble of musicians. It can include any kind of musical instrument, from the horn, to the guitar, to the tambourine. There’s a place for everyone in Peter Hussey’s eyes. This year Hussey has been recognized by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA). The ICCTA 2014 Outstanding Faculty Member Award is given out annually at every community college in the state of Illinois to a full time faculty member. Requirements include multiple letters of recommendation, data on impact the professor has had on clubs/organizations, and a list of the major programs they are included in. Most importantly, they must be voted on by their own colleagues before, that vote is sent to a group called the Rank and Promotion Committee who make the final decision. Hussey not only met all the requirements; he exceeded them. Although he has been
Breaking the Stigma Against Mental Disorders by Brooke Lavite Staff Writer
Picture provided by L&C Media Services Lewis and Clark’s Peter Hussey won the nomination for Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s Outstanding Faculty Member Award in 2014. given this honor he remains humble saying, “I am very honored. Many faculty members at Lewis and Clark are deserving of this award, and it means a lot that I was selected. It was a complete shock.” During faculty inservice, the speaker presenting the award used hints such as
“he,” “marches to the beat of his own drum” and stating that he is a “symbol” while using a picture of percussion symbols. He has been invited to the state meeting in June in Chicago where they will announce the statewide winner.
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Mad, insane, crazy ─ these are a few derogatory terms that persons suffering from mental disorders are labeled with. Affected people face a social stigma against mental illness that may leave them feeling even more isolated. M e r r i a m - We b s t e r ’s dictionary defines stigma as “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something.” This inclination to discriminate against those who are suffering from psychological issues can be traced to the media. In film and television, affected fictional characters are often portrayed as manipulative, dangerous, and sociopathic. Those who have no experience with mental illness often associate these
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Respected Security Guard, John Langley, Retires by Darick Earney Staff Writer In this day and age, campus security guards are seldom recognized for their achievements, but for John Langley, doing the right thing is the true achievement. John Langley, 70, has dedicated the past 10 years of his life to being there to help the students and his fellow coworkers at Lewis and Clark Community College. Anyone who has attended Lewis and Clark may recognize Langley for his uniform, his skills at giving directions to new students, and, of course, his trademark black and yellow glasses. From his co-workers, Langley deserves to be remembered for much more than his badge. “John is a very sweet man with a heart of gold. He’s taught me very much,” said
Barb Helmkamp, a member of campus security. On Thursday, Feb. 20, Langley had walked the halls of L&C one more time to say farewell to his friends on staff. Later that evening, Langley was awarded a plaque of honor for his hard work and dedication to his job on campus security. In his own words, Langley feels humbled for the plaque he has received and wishes to always use it as a reminder of how blessed he feels for his time on campus security. However, a plaque will not be the only thing he will use to look back on his time served, but also the memories he shares with his co-workers: “It’s been an absolute privilege to work on such a beautiful campus, with wonderful coworkers, and studentswhoareatthehighest caliber. I will miss them, dearly,” Langley said. Langley spent 36 years of
his life as a postman in Alton. Before that, he was a Combat Engineer in the military for six years after graduating high school in 1964. After servinghistimeinthemilitary, he, too, was a student of Lewis and Clark Community College for six years. Langley has worked many jobs in his lifetime, but one of the jobs he’s loved the most, is his job as a tour guide at the Alton Museum of History and Art. Langley believes Alton is one of the most historical places in the world, and is perhaps a walking encyclopedia of Alton history. Some of his hobbies include building and collecting old fashioned vehicles, spending time with his girlfriend, and checking off goals from his bucket list. This year, he plans to fulfill his dreams of going to Europe and, hopefully, learn more history. Langley may have been just a man with a badge to some, but
Photo Submitted by June Carpenter Chief of Security, Eric Thomas, awards John Langley with a plaque for his time at Lewis and Clark. he is a mentor, a good friend, and a wonderful human being overall to many. His job on campus may be over, but his legacy will be carried on. Langley can now be seen
every Saturday at the Alton Museum of History and Art, and he encourages anyone to come and visit him and what he calls the “living museum."
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