The Bridge, Volume 52, Issue 1

Date: September 10, 2021 Welcome back! It’s very exciting to be on campus in-person once again. While life has been fraught with troubles the past year and a half, I believe we are forging forward toward better days. We look forward to providing you with informative and entertaining material this semester.

Lynn McDonald Editor-In-Chief

What’s on the cover?

“Old Habits” by Mary Curvey I wanted this cover to reflect the feeling of seeing all the overwhelming back-to-school supplies coming in the stores, and the simultaneous excitement and sensory overload of going back to school. I had the subject holding a cigarette like a pencil to imply a struggle between an old habit and a new one, a transition between the casual summer and the start of a new semester.

The Bridge Staff Lynn McDonald

Keenan Mount

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Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu Ads Manager

Kenneth Garner

Louise Jett ljett@lc.edu Advisor

Krystie Morrison

Stephen Kern

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Web Editor and Social Media Manager Mary Curvey mcurvey@lc.edu

Illustrator and Cartoonist Andrew Agney aagney@lc.edu

Writer Jordan Jones jordanjones@lc.edu

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Writer Elise Gremli egremli@lc.edu

Writer Kathryn Smith katmsmith@lc.edu

Writer, Graphic Design Linsa Dean lndean@lc.edu

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Matthew Anderson majanderson@lc.edu

Table of Contents News, Pg. 1 Entertainment, Pg. 2-12 Campus News, Pg. 13-19 Opinion, Pg. 20-22 Sports, Pg. 23-24

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Time to Mask Up!

Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu As the beginning of the semester nears, many people are wondering what precautions are being taken for safety as students are allowed back on campus. Don’t fret because Dr. Sean Hill has sent out a mass email regarding this subject. Lewis and Clark students are set to return to the grounds on Aug. 23 and are being required to mask up despite their vaccination status.

Aside from the universal mask requirement, LC is also requiring that all on campus team members and students receive the vaccine. Those who do not wish to get the vaccine or are unable to will be required to get weekly COVID tests to ensure the safety of those attending face to face courses. The first dose should be administered to all individuals by September 5th. Included in the email is a link to the CDC’s website where students, faculty and staff Covid is on the rise again and the Delta variant is traveling are able to find out more information about the vaccine. through the country. To keep students safe, Lewis and Clark Community College is asking that everyone continues to As Dr. Hill states in the email to students, “we need practice safe social distancing and wear a mask when to continue to look out for one another so that we can inside and when social distancing is not possible. continue to have a safe and fun semester.” If you’re wondering how to go about getting vaccinated, please Not only is LC requiring masks, but they will instill the same check out www.vaccines.gov and enter your zip code to precautions they have since the beginning of the pandemic. find a vaccination location near you.

Some classrooms, like in Wade Hall, will continue to have dividers to maximize the protection against Covid for Lewis and Clark Community College appreciates your students. Hand sanitizer will be found in every classroom compliance and support of the mask wearing guidelines. and different areas on campus. Surfaces that are highly If you have any questions or concerns about these new frequented will be disinfected multiple times throughout updates, please contact Dr. Hill at shill@lc.edu. the day. Special air purifiers have also been brought into the main complex to improve ventilation and air quality and will be installed for the start of fall classes.

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Table Talk: Dungeons and Dragons

By Andrew Agney aagney@lc.edu Many people in the world hear about tabletop gaming and think it’s some kind of obscure, nerdy hobby, and while everyone can have their own opinions, I think tabletop gaming is something most people might enjoy.

It spawns an outlet where everyone can be creative and let their imaginations run wild in a way that no other form of media can. To demonstrate my point, and hopefully convince you to give tabletop gaming a chance, I’m going to go over the various games I’ve played and my experiences with them, starting with the most popular and widely known game, Dungeons & Dragons.

Starting in 1974, the Dungeons and Dragons game, referred to as D&D, is now up to its fifth edition. This is sometimes referred to as 5e, with each new edition having changes to rules, classes, and abilities while keeping the same general fantasy theme between each version.

In D&D, players create characters that are known as adventurers. They start at level one, where they’re just fixing some small town’s issues, such as a goblin infestation. Hopefully, they can reach up to the maximum level of 20, where they’re tasked with stopping world-ending threats.

To create a character, the player must first choose their race. The chosen species then determines benefits.

Second, they determine a class. There are many to choose from, but it boils down to whether the player wishes to swing a sword, cast magic, wield the holy power of their chosen deity, or shapeshift.

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Next, players must determine their abilities, a set of numbers that dictate how good they are at various fields of life. The abilities consist of the following categories: strength, a measure of your character’s physical power; dexterity, a measure of your character’s agility and how well they can dodge or sneak; constitution, a measure of your character’s physical heartiness and ability to fend off disease; intelligence, how smart and knowledgeable your character is; wisdom, your character’s street smarts, or ability to read people and see through trickery; and charisma, a mix of your character’s natural charm and how well they can bend magic to fulfill their whim.

Once the character is made, they’re ready to start adventuring. You may be wondering, how do you play? Well, it’s quite simple. The Dungeon Master, or DM, will explain the situation that your character is currently in and you describe how they handle said situation. If there is a chance that you could fail that reaction, the DM may ask you to roll dice to determine the outcome of your attempt. Typically they will ask you to roll a single 20-sided die, referred to as 1d20.

Once you roll the die, you add your applicable ability to that roll (for example: for pushing a boulder, you would roll a 1d20 then add your strength.)

Based on the result, the DM will tell you if you succeeded or failed.

And that’s all the basics about D&D that you really need to get started. If you are interested in joining a group and playing D&D, you could try visiting your local game/comic shop and asking if they have any groups looking for players; there’s also online groups that play over programs like Discord or Roll20, or you could just pick up the basic rulebook for yourself free online and grab a couple of your friends!

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THE PIASA BIRD

By Krystie Morrison kemorrison@lc.edu Alton, Ill. is the home of the McPike Mansion, Robert Wadlow and other mysterious and interesting stories. One particular tale that locals love to talk about is the Piasa Bird. The story of the Piasa, which stands for “a bird that devours men,” has been passed from generation to generation of Illini Indians and locals from the Alton area.

As the legend states, many warriors from the Illini and surrounding tribes tried to vanquish the beast, but failed time and time again until along came a chief by the name of Ouatoga.

Chief Ouatoga decided to separate himself from his tribe, fast in solitude and pray to the Great Spirit for protection of his people. At the end of his fasting period, the Great Spirit came to the chief in a dream and told him to gather 20 warriors with bows and poison arrows and hide them in a place where the Piasa Bird could not find them. However, one brave soul would need to stand in the middle of an open field as a sacrifice for the monster. That brave soul would be chief Ouatoga.

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The fateful day came upon the tribe and everything was in place. Chief Ouatoga could see the beast and noticed that it was eyeing him as prey. Ouatoga began a chant that is known as a death chant among warriors and the bird took off towards him. The Piasa Bird was just within reach of the chief when arrows sailed through the sky and struck it in midair. The Piasa gave one last scream that echoed throughout the area and fell to its death from the bluff.

As a way to commemorate this great feat, the tribe painted a visual of the beast on the side of the bluff where he was defeated once and for all.

In 1673, Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet called the “Piasa” a bird-like monster upon seeing it painted along the bluffs of the Mississippi river.

A journal entry found from one of the men had a detailed description of the monster. The entry went as follows: “as large as a calf with horns like a deer, red eyes, a beard like a tiger’s, a face like a man, the body covered with green, red and black scales and a tail so long that it passed around the body, over the head and between the legs.”

Today the painting of the Piasa Bird can be seen by visitors coming over the Clark Bridge and driving along the Great River Road, though the version that is seen today is not the original Piasa Bird that had been painted by the Illini tribe. During the 1950s, construction workers used explosives to remove rock from the riverside and destroyed the painting. A replica was put up in 1968 on the side of the bluff, but then

removed again in 1995 due to onlookers admiring the great beast and causing traffic issues.

The City of Alton and the community decided that it was time to give the Piasa Bird a final resting place. In 1998, a man by the name of Dave Stevens resurrected the 48 foot long, 22 foot high painting on the bluff and the city created a viewing area for visitors to come and learn about the intriguing legend. The Piasa Bird will forever look over the Mighty Mississippi and welcome visitors from all over the world.

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The Meatloaf that Haunted Trimpe

By Linsa Dean lndean@lc.edu On the first day of school, Aug. 23, 2021, I was eating lunch in the second-floor student lounge of Trimpe. I had brought leftover meatloaf and microwaved it. There I was enjoying my lunch when the Student Success Specialist, The Trimpe Tutor, Niki Busler, jumped her whole body through the door and exclaimed “OMG IF THAT IS YOUR LUNCH IT SMELLS AMAZING!” Me being slightly humble went “It’s just meatloaf.”

Well, it turns out the whole floor ended up smelling amazing according to Louise Jett.

So, I decided I would share two versions of my recipe with everyone. I will be sharing an easyto-follow beginner recipe and a more advanced version. As well as tips for customizing it to your tastes!

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This recipe is really forgiving and versatile. If you add too little or too much seasoning simply adjust it the next time you make it! Some fun additions to this recipe would be adding a dash of cayenne powder, chili powder, or Italian seasoning. Many people also enjoy a glaze on top of their meatloaf, so I’m including my uncle’s glaze recipe!

This recipe is super simple and you can buy many of the ingredients, like the onions, prechopped or change them to a powder form.

For the basic recipe you will need: 1lb of ground beef (can be replaced with a different protein) 1 Small onion, diced into approximately ¼ in pieces 8oz Mushrooms (I used fresh, but you can use canned), chopped finely 1 Large egg ¼ Cup to ½ Cup Panko breadcrumbs (can be

omitted) 2 Tablespoon Ketchup 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce ½ Tablespoon soy sauce ½ Teaspoon granulated garlic ½ Teaspoon salt ½ Teaspoon pepper For the advanced recipe you will need: 1lb of ground beef (can be replaced with a different protein) 1 Small onion, diced into approximately ¼ in pieces 3 bulbs or 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 8oz Mushrooms (I used fresh, but you can use canned), chopped finely 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil 1 Large egg ¼ Cup to ½ Cup Panko breadcrumbs (can be omitted) 2 Tablespoon Ketchup 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce ½ Tablespoon soy sauce ½ Teaspoon salt ½ Teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit ADVANCED RECIPE ONLY: sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter or olive oil until caramelized.

Combine everything but the Panko in a large

bowl.

Once combined gradually add your Panko. You are looking for a firm consistency that holds its shape well when formed.

Form a loaf on a baking sheet or in a loaf pan, try for an even-sized loaf Bake for 50-60 minutes uncovered, a food thermometer should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the center of the loaf. If you don’t have a thermometer look for the edges to be a bit crispy and the loaf to be well browned.

Remember- you can always cook it longer!

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving, a longer rest time will help it hold together.

To reheat: Place in microwave-safe dish and microwave for 2 minutes until steaming hot For the optional glaze: Mix ½ cup of Ketchup with 1/8 cup of honey.

Halfway through the cooking time begin covering the top of the meatloaf with the glaze every ten minutes or so. I also have it on good authority that the glaze makes a great sauce!

I hope you all enjoy this family favorite of mine, and may the smell of many wonderful meatloaves haunt the halls of buildings across campus.

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Pokemon Unite: An Unexpected Success

By Jordan Jones jordanjones@lc.edu Nintendo is celebrated as one of the largest staples in the gaming industry. Producing household names such as Super Mario Brothers, Animal Crossing, and several editions of the Pokémon franchise, they remain as a fan favorite across the hearts of players worldwide.

A recent edition to the Nintendo Store left fans stunned, however. The release of Nintendo’s first-ever attempt at their own multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA), Pokemon Unite, caught players by storm upon its release on July 21, 2021.

Prior to its release, hopes for the game were low by critics and fans alike. This game would feature only a small cast of choosable Pokémon, and early teasers failed to secure a release date for the game, as well as showcasing an underwhelming display of mobile-exclusive mechanics, completely leaving their switch players left to wonder.

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Leading up to its release date this summer, many fans were doubtful Pokémon Unite would serve as a compelling edition to the MOBA genre. Several pointed at leaked pay-to-win features that could damper the game’s integrity, and some called it a disappointing edition to the Pokémon franchise as a whole. On release date, however, many fans — including myself — put their complaints aside to give the game a try. And we were not disappointed!

Pokémon Unite exceeded all expectations and amounted a total of 225,000 peak live viewers on Twitch, a giant in the online streaming space for gaming. The game would also net somewhere in the ballpark of 2.5 million hours watched on its release date, nearly netting itself into the top ten most watched games of all time on Twitch.

Not only was the gameplay fun, addictive, and an absolute thrill to play with friends, I would go as far as to say that it was one of the most successful releases Nintendo has ever had in its recent years of gaming. Pokémon Unite is full of quirky cosmetics to design your own characters, badges, and even the Pokémon themselves!

If you have yet to give this game a try, you’re absolutely missing out. The game is completely free to play and includes enough content to keep its fanbase busy and immersed. After playing for nearly three weeks now, I still find joy in scrolling aimlessly through the shop trying to find new clothes to match my character. Key word: Try! Regardless, I hope to see you on the battlefield! Thank you.~

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By Lynn McDonald lmmcdonald@lc.edu Lewis and Clark Community College may be a small college in a small town, but it’s reputation far outweighs its size. In fact, Godfrey trustee Sarah Woodman counts LC as the town’s “number one” asset. One thing that makes a huge impression on students and community members alike is the lovely campus and colorful gardens.

eye, and features that bring in bees, For a deeper look at the gardens, free guided tours are available via butterflies, and birds.” appointment from Monday through Like the Beatles song of the same Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. name, Here Comes the Sun is full To request an appointment, email of vibrant hope for better days. The Katie Piper at kaepiper@lc.edu, bursts of color bring joy to those or LC Horticulture Manager Ethan wandering across campus, helping Braasch at ebraasch@lc.edu. to ease tensions and brighten spirits.

For those who prefer self-guided “I truly feel this show’s energy is tours, the gardens will be viewable cheery and uplifting,” Katie adds. through September. A map is avail“The plantings draw people in to ad- able for download by visiting this mire and snap photos. I know I have link. For younger garden enthusiasts, enjoyed watching all the bees and a fun scavenger hunt has been creathummingbirds buzzing and the but- ed, complete with an activity sheet. terflies floating by. Being outside in gardens truly brings people joy but add swirling butterflies and munching caterpillars and the experience can be spectacular.”

This year marks the Monticello Sculpture Garden’s ninth annual garden show, Here Comes the Sun. Unlike years past, the design was created, as well as implemented, by LC Gardener Katie Piper. After the challenging times of the past year and a half, she chose to draw inspi- Located in eight different spots, one ration from a “ray of sunshine” that is certain to encounter a multitude she sees in the future. of glorious blooms, no matter which part of LC is traversed. “We also “I knew I wanted the gardens filled love chatting with people about our with vibrant colors and pollinator gardens,” Katie adds. “I encourage attracting plants,” says Katie, “so all guests of the gardens to ask us that’s where I started. I made a list questions and tell us your own garof plants with bight, warm colored den stories so please come say hi if Photo by Lynn McDonald blooms, bold textures that catch the you see us out amongst the blooms!”

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Not only did students return to campus, but so did the beautiful flowers and insects that they attract.

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Campus workers diligently planted flowers for students and staff to enjoy while taking a break from classes.

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The entrance to Wade Hall was bright and shiny for the first day of classes!

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A wall of life on the LC Art Gallery.

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A butterfly rests on a flower in the LC courtyard.

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A second butterfly joins in on the fun!

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Campus Photos Photography by Linsa Dean Three trees line the sidewalk leading to the west entrance of Trimpe.

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The Bosque and “Winged Figure Ascending”, September 2021.

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LC Family Health Clinic: Here in Your Time of Need

By Lynn McDonald lmmcdonald@lc.edu After more than a year of online instruction, students have returned to campus in person for the fall semester, and Lewis and Clark Community College is dedicated to providing a vast array of services to support their pupils. The Family Health Clinic is one such perk, located conveniently on the main campus in Forbes 1525, open through the week to offer medical care to Trailblazers and community members alike. Hours of operation are Monday – Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Serving the counties of Greene, Macoupin, Jersey, Calhoun and Madison, the clinic offers a wide range of services from acute to chronic conditions. Like most primary care offices, the Family Health Clinic offers well-woman exams, school physicals, sports physicals, sick visits, flu shots, TB skin tests, and much more. The following is a list

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of accepted insurances: Aetna, Coventry, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Medicare, IL Medicaid.

Covid-19 vaccinations are administered here, but appointments are not made from within the clinic. Individuals interested in receiving the shot must register with the health department in their county.

Pfizer vaccination clinics will be held at The Commons on Sept. 8 and Sept. 29 for both the first and second doses.

The Family Health Clinic is unable to accept walk-ins, but appointments can be made by calling 618-468-6800. Upon arrival, patients should call the clinic and wait in the car until called by a nurse to proceed inside.

Whatever the reason, the Lewis and Clark Family Health Clinic has you covered.

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L&C Clubs and Activities

By Jordan Jones jordanjones@lc.edu Lewis and Clark has a wide selection of clubs and student activities available for all enrolled students.

Our clubs and activities are a great way to meet your fellow peers on campus, interact within the community, and maximize your fall and spring semesters at L&C. Many students agree that college feels — albeit important — stressful at times. Running around campus all day can be exhausting, and meeting fellow peers and creating friendships is more challenging than prior schooling. Joining a club at L&C is a great way to fix this; with several incredible advisors and a diverse and inclusive group of similar, motivated peers, students seeking to relieve some of that pressure should look towards a club best suited for them.

Clubs and activities typically meet in offices or classrooms during school hours. Members within a club have a unique opportunity to work, interact, and learn about one another over a shared interest. In other words, students can meet their fellow peers who are interested in the same ideas they are. These relationships are crucial in maintaining a stable, healthy attitude leading into exams, projects, and loaded work schedules.

Still not sure if being in a club can help you? Consider these words from Jared Hennings, advisor of the Black Student Association, Student Activities, and the Student Government Association. “I think being involved in a club or organization allows students opportunities to cultivate friendships, communicate their ideas and, most importantly, work as a team in working on projects.

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Being involved on campus is a subset of what everyone will do as they find a career – understanding the reality of working with others to solve problems as a team.

These skills learned can be listed on a resume and applications for employment or when students are seeking their next educational opportunity.”

Getting involved on campus can also offer a safe place for students, especially those seeking acceptance/ guidance within themselves. Steven Higgins, advisor of LC Pride, believes that “...the biggest benefit students get out of joining Pride is the sense of community, a realization that there are like-minded people here at Lewis and Clark that they can connect and bond with.”

Lewis and Clark strives to create an environment where all students can succeed, and clubs are a fantastic tool to help minimize the stress that comes with higher education. College should never feel like a taxing, lonely experience designed to run a student’s wallet dry. Thus, by putting a foot forward and taking advantage of the opportunities within our campus, students can form a safe and, hopefully, exciting space for themselves over the upcoming semesters.

Not sure about which club to join? How to join? You can find all that information and more on lc.edu/Activities_ Clubs/ and discover all the club advisors and diverse groups that may best suit you. Feel free to email your club-of-choice advisor and book yourself right away.

Vaccine Confidence Post Full FDA Approval

By Keenan A. Mount kmount@lc.edu Now that the Pfizer-BioNtech coronavirus vaccine has received full approval from the FDA, we are left to assess what this means for the general perception of vaccination as a response to this pandemic. Will this lead to a significant change in thought among those unvaccinated? No, I don’t believe it will.

In order to understand why I believe this, I must first explain the fanaticism that appears to be common amongst those that are unwilling to vaccinate. The 14 percent of unvaccinated that say they will “definitely not” be getting vaccinated, a statistic offered by KFF, are the majority amongst the unvaccinated and all seem to maintain this fanatic belief system. The groundwork for this system is a form of logic that is the antithesis to rational thought.

Anecdotally, I saw many of those unwilling to vaccinate cite the emergency approval as their reasoning. However, these fanatics will cite the most reasonable explanation and once that reasoning becomes defunct they will do mental gymnastics to replace it. Occum’s razor be damned.

This is evidenced, albeit anecdotally, by a recent crowd response at a Trump rally in Alabama. The mere suggestion and support of vaccination from Trump was met with boos. This doesn’t mean they lost any admiration for Trump but merely that they will have to figure a way to excuse this pro-vaccine rhetoric via a convoluted QAnon conspiracy.

So despite the optimistic outlook of the Vaccine Confidence Project, who believe the full approval of the FDA will serve as an “important confidence builder”, I don’t foresee this having a significant impact on the unvaccinated.

It may remove talk of the vaccine being “experimental” but that vacuum will only be filled by another talking point that will be further removed from reality. Due to this issue seeming to only have two positions, there aren’t many fence sitters to be swayed.

What can we do then? On an individual level we must remember that being hostile to fanatics will only alienate them more and cause them to recede deeper into their echo chambers. On an institutional level the focus on accessibility continues to prove to be the most effective. Addressing the unwilling to vaccinate on an institutional level is more difficult as there is a general distrust of any institution baked into their mentality.

This isn’t to say the full FDA approval will have no effect. In fact, 10 percent of those polled as of July 2021 fell into the wait and see category per KFF. I have a general optimistic outlook in regards to this issue but I would sooner cite time and its ability to find an equilibrium as the defining factor rather than a full FDA approval.

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How Safe Are You Online?

By Jordan Jones jordanjones@lc.edu Fun fact. Did you know that over $19.7 billion was lost in the year 2020 due to scams and malicious software?

Furthermore, did you know that ransomware attacks — a type of cyber hack that puts a victim’s files and computer under lockdown until a payment is made — has increased by 148 percent in the year 2021?

with everyone at home, vulnerable networks are much easier to abuse.

Victims of cyber attacks might agree that trying to deal with these types of situations can be a painful and frustrating experience. I was down $300 and had to file with my bank in order to get the money back two months later. I had to replace my old debit card with a new one, The truth is, the internet is plagued with all types of and change every account and email that had the same dangerous software and malevolent criminals who have password as the one that got hacked. their bags spread for any scrap of money online. I learned the hard way that simply having an email address with I learned the hard way that you can never be too safe a unique password and private name does not fully online. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be doing more protect you from malicious software (malware). And, to protect yourself. If you follow these simple steps, you subsequently, that PayPal support is the equivalent of can minimize the chances of becoming a victim of a cyber throwing sand at a brick wall and hoping to be refunded attack. $300.

Have Unique Passwords For Every Different Account Since the start of this pandemic, cyber attacks have seen a massive spike in activity. Many people are locked inside If you create just one password for all your email and all day, typing away at a computer screen to replace their social media accounts, you are increasing the chances usual routine of dragging themselves out of the house. This that a hacker could breach into multiple platforms, as is a perfect storm for the slimiest types of criminals online; opposed to just one. If you have a recovery email with the

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same password as your default email, and the malware producer realizes this and infiltrates both of your accounts, it is virtually impossible to restore either of those accounts without a long hassle, at the very least. Perhaps never at all. Using different passwords for each account is key to limiting the impact a breach can have on your information.

Enable 2-Step Verification Always Every email and social media account has this feature.

By simply adding your phone number to your personal account, you can add a layer of security in case a hacker receives your password through phishing or other malicious means. 2-Step Verification requires that every new device that attempts to log into your email must first be confirmed through a notification on your phone, effectively preventing any software or criminal from seeing your information right away.

Make Sure To Browse The Web Safely Fortunately, most victims of a cyber breach simply get hacked once and never have to go through it again. This is partly because they (probably) went through the steps above, but the absolute best thing a person can do is to install a trusted, effective antivirus on their devices (yes, even your phone!).

This doesn’t have to be expensive, either. When I was hacked, I downloaded two free antivirus softwares to remove the malicious files straight from my computer. A more detailed hacker may still be able to work around this protection, but the secret is this: they won’t. No hacker is going to prioritize a target with 2-Step verification, a strong antivirus and all privatized passwords for every account.

They would much rather hunt for a more vulnerable, easier candidate, so simply having these things on your computer and email accounts deters hackers.

Before I was hacked, I had 2-Step Verification disabled as a default, and I literally cannot stress the importance In a world that is moving further and further digital, it is safe of this setting. to assume that cyber attacks will continue to persist across the internet. While I opened with the statement that you Avoid All Suspicious Emails can never be too safe online, it is also true that you can be embarrassingly unsafe. Just by practicing these four The most common way a criminal can infiltrate a person’s simple steps, you can, at the very least, limit the chances network is through manipulation. If you see any emails of experiencing a devastating attack in the future. from an assumed trustworthy website (like YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, etc.) asking for a password, payment, And, best of all, you can avoid that awkward phone call email, or any other personal information, never answer with PayPal support where they tell you that they can immediately. Oftentimes, you can just go to the actual absolutely handle it, and that they can’t handle it, at the website under question and see first-hand if they really same time. need any information from you. Chances are they probably don’t, and the email you received was nothing more than a petty attempt at receiving your private information.

On top of that, never click on any link provided by random emails/users online. These will often lead you to fake websites, also called phishing sites, that are designed to look as legitimate and real as possible, but are ultimately part of a massive scam that can lock you in for months.

Avoid any and all suspicious links.

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Skateboarding: Is it a Crime or an Olympic Sport?

By Stephen Kern skern@lc.edu Skateboarders across the globe have mixed feelings about the debut of skateboarding as an Olympic sport. Some were worried about what the Olympics would do to the culture of skateboarding, and some were hopeful that it would bring new opportunities to skateboarders and change the public’s views of skateboarders. Skateboarding, to many, is a way of expressing their individuality. Since there is really no authority with skateboarding, no coaches telling you what to do or scheduled practices. Freedom to skate alone or with friends, at your house, in a parking lot, in a park. Skateboarding allows people to escape the real world for a little while. All you need is a board and some concrete.

A huge part of how professional skateboarders make a living is by video parts that display street skating. Street Skating is the act of exploring urban land and finding obstacles like handrails and ledges to skate on. This is also illegal a lot of the time and skaters must deal

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with angry citizens, security guards, and police.

I think that street skating is the most raw, true, and authentic display of skating. So there have been a lot of strange feelings surrounding this debut of Olympic skating. There are even shirts being sold online that say “Skateboarding is a crime, not an Olympic sport” for the true rebellious skaters to wear. People are torn between skateboarding being a crime and a competitive sport. Tony Hawk stated in an interview with CNN that we didn’t need validation from the Olympics, they needed us.

When it comes down to it, skateboarding is both. Even though The Olympic Games added skateboarding to their roster, skaters will never stop jumping fences, sneaking past security guards, and waxing handrails. Many thought that the Olympics would cleanse skateboarding, but I’m happy to think that we left a mark on them.

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2021 L&C Fall Sports Preview: An Optimistic Start to Another Unusual Season

By Keenan A. Mount kmount@lc.edu

change of being able to start and have a full season with fan attendance. This is cause for much excitement among not only the fans but also Coach Stotler, the Athletic The fall sports season at Lewis and Clark has already Director. Stotler stated that he is “very grateful for fans begun in near full swing, with the only teams not in their being able to participate”. scrimmage or regular seasons being the men’s and women’s basketball teams.

Fans, when attending sporting events, will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing with anyone outside of their attending party. Athletes, when indoors, will also be required to wear a mask during games and practice. Outdoor athletes are not required to wear a mask but will practice social distancing when benched.

The coaches aren’t required to wear masks outdoors but are all voluntarily wearing masks and are rarely seen without them in an effort to encourage mask wearing among attendees.

The much anticipated first home games will begin early September with women’s and men’s soccer on the first and third respectively. Home volleyball games begin with the same dates. Home men’s and women’s golf matches will be coming later in September.

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The men’s and women’s regular soccer season has begun and with mixed results. Among the games that were played both teams are doing well, with wins over Lake County for the women’s team and Oakton for the men’s team. However, a number of other soccer teams have had to cancel games, with the women’s team reportedly seeing five cancelations already.

Two huge questions going into this season were “how will mask mandates and other COVID-19 measures change?” and “how will these changes affect the season?”. In large part things will remain the same excluding the major

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