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Homelessness Amidst Affl uenceHistory Repeats in Economic Downturn, but with New Laws on the Books
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NOVEMBER 2009 ISSUE III
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWS SOURCE OF HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VOLUME XL
Homelessness was an issue nearly 70 years ago during the Great Depression and unfortunately, is continuing to be an issue today. As a result of a faltering economy, more people are losing their homes to foreclosure and turning to shelters and the streets as their new forced residency.
Dating back to the 30s, many people lost their homes due to dwindling employ-ment rates and skyrocketing home mortgages. Those people being forced into such situations turned to shelters, but lamentably there was not suffi cient room to hold the enormous rate of homeless individuals. This resulted in shantytowns called Hoovervilles, named for President Herbert Hoover, whom many blamed for the economic instability.
Although the Great Depression occurred over 70 years ago, history always seems to repeat itself, and like Hoovervilles in the Great Depression, tent cities are being set up today because of the same diffi cult economic situation.
Earlier this year, tent cities made head-lines due to the increased amount of people who lost their homes. More people began camping out in public areas because their homes were foreclosed on and shelters
Tracy GrimaldoHCC Times Staff
See Homeless on page 4
A Chorus Line Page 18Sleep Deprived ? Page 14Winter Escape Page 6 Remembering Michael Page 19
Sally Ayers stands at the intersection of 95 and 175 in hope of fi nding work and food. Maureen Evans Arthurs /HCC Times
Th e HCC Times Staff
Editor-In-ChiefMaureen Evans Arthurs
Managing Editor Kathleen Fanske
Associate EditorJesse Moll
Advisor Jennifer Garner
Production Advisor Mike Scrivener
Advertising ManagerChristina Soto
Circulation ManagerCraig Zolotorow
Photography EditorMaureen Evans Arthurs
Staff Writers Robyn Bosica, Lauren BuccaIrfan Khan, Tracy Grimaldo Cheryl Lyons, Robert Mang
Marquita Monroe, Briana RaglerMadiha Saqib, Giancarlo Simpson
Ryan Woroniecki Craig Zolotorow
Photographers Cheryl Lyons, Liron Fisch
Robyn Bosica
ArtistGabriel Del Valle
The HCC Times is published monthly by students of Howard Community College. All opinions expressed are those of the individual authors, and not necessar-ily those of The HCC Times or the college adminis-tration. All submissions, including but not limited to articles, photos, and letters to the editor, become the property of the Times upon receipt, and may be edited for length, clarity, or otherwise as determined by the Editor. The Times reserves the right to deny publica-
tion of any letter for any reason.
GET INVOLVED WITH YOUR CAMPUSDiscover what it has to offer
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caMpus life
November 2009
Last SGA MeetingJoin the Student Government Association (SGA) for their meeting from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in MH116 on November 20. Th eir last meeting of the fall semester will be held on December 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in SA201. Th ese
meetings are open to anyone so stop by if you want to have a say in campus issues.
SPB Host Comedy ShowcaseDo you want to be entertained by Howard Community College’s own student
comedians? Join the Student Program Board (SPB) for the HCC Comedy Showcase at the Café on the Quad from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 13. If you want to
be a part of SPB and help plan campus events, join them for their meetings every other Wednesday from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in SA201. Th eir last meeting of the
semester will be December 2.
A Lesson in BilliardologyJoin America’s top pool playing entertainer, Dr. Cue, in the Game Room at 12 p.m. on November 16. See the Doctor of Billiardology perform tricks and shots and even
challenge students to a game of pool.
Unwind During Stress Reduction WeekIs the thought of fi nals stressing you out? December 3-11 is Stress Reduction Week.
Check out the Wellness Center on December 3 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for the Distress Fest. Also on December 3, there will be “How to help a friend with stress” in
the Galleria from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Rep Stage Brings the Holiday SpiritRep Stage will perform A Dickens of a Carol on December 1-3, 8-10, and 15-17
at 7 p.m. It will take place at the historic Belmont Conference Center, where the natural setting is perfect for the set up of the play. Attendees will be treated as guests in the story and receive appetizers and drinks during storytelling and music by harp and piano. Tickets are $90 on the dates previously listed, and $75 on December 6,
13, and 20 at 1 p.m.
Compiled by Kathleen Fanske
letters
3November 2009
Maureen Evans ArthursEditor-In-Chief
Kathleen FanskeManaging Editor
Winter is almost among us, which means finals, the holidays, and the end of the fall semester. It will soon be time to begin holiday shopping and spend time with family and friends with this newly found free time. The snow will hopefully be falling, as the air will turn crisp with the scent of December. Some people may be relaxing, preparing for spring semester, or getting ready to transfer. Others may still be here at Howard Community College, catching up or getting ahead with winter classes.
Whatever you have planned for the winter, the HCC Times would like to thank you for picking up our last copy for the fall semester! Everyone has worked so hard these past few months to put out three issues, and we are glad to see that they are being read. With all the news of the decline of newspapers, it is hard to know who you’re writing for. I have heard repetitive talk discouraging from the journalism field, due to its seemingly faltering future. On the other hand, people are always saying to follow your dreams. The question then arises as to whether you follow your heart or your wallet to keep up with this economy.
I’m choosing to pursue what drives me in life and follow my dreams. I am living on a day by day basis, procrastinating, of course, but getting things done nonetheless.
It always feels good to have the feeling of accomplishment, and this semester I have achieved just that. I am increasing my skills by devoting my time to the newspaper and putting my emotions to words on paper. I am hoping this will help me in my future as I plan to transfer and still work for a university newspaper. I will never give up on print journalism, despite the media’s criticism. Yes, the internet gives you a play by play, minute by minute run-down of what exactly is happening around the world, but isn’t it a little much at times?
We are being bombarded with informa-tion in this technological world, and have little time to think for ourselves and read all the facts. Newspapers may be a day behind, but they have more in-depth stories and content worth reading! It never hurts to expand your vocabulary and increase your grammar and reading skills either! The internet is depleting our English lan-guage, but the newspapers will always stay true to keeping it in tact as long as the will is present.
The future aside, it is time to relax and celebrate the break. Whatever holiday you celebrate, remember the importance of spending time with friends and family. It is a valuable thing to have the opportunity to devote such time to loved ones. Don’t miss out on opportunities that you might regret later. The holidays are a time of forgiveness, giving and receiving, and making lasting memories. Enjoy the cold weather with a cup of hot chocolate by a warm blazing fireplace or devote your time to helping others in a soup kitchen or by donating toys to the less fortunate. It is important to remember others who do not have the opportunities that we might have, and I believe it is our civic duty to help in whatever way we can.
Say 'No' to Family This Season
Letter to the Editor
In response to the Editor-In-Chief'sOctober Letter From The Editor
Thank you for your column on mar-riage. As the mother of four (grown) children, three of whom are married and
have the more than 1,138 federal rights conferred on them, yet one daughter cannot receive them because she is gay. This is heartbreaking when I raised my children to be equal. They are all good citizens but treated unfairly- I also feel strongly that
basic civil rights should not be a popular-ity contest.
A woman’s right to vote, the integration of the military, and interracial marriage
The stress and chaos of the semester is almost over. However, before finals comes one more added stressor: the holidays. Do you know what that means? In the coming weeks you would have to make decisions as to what you will do for the holidays and who you will spend them with; not only for Thanksgiving, but for Christmas, Hannukah, or whatever festivities you decide to celebrate.
Let the drama begin now. It’s not really about who you will be seeing rather than the family you won’t be seeing, because they won’t let you live it down.
A sense of obligation looms as the holi-days near. If you’re the product of divorce, you might have to split your time between separate households. Divorced parents may also entail multiple sets of grandparents. If you’re married, you might have the pleasure of having to juggle seeing your own family as well as the in-laws. Now throw in the variable that not everyone lives in the same state and the breaking of hearts begins.
What was supposed to be a holiday vacation turns into a cycle of never-ending duties and headaches. Due to the ever changing dynamic of family structures, there is no such thing as a ‘traditional’ family anymore and it is impossible to please everyone. In a couple of weeks your life will be overtaken by relatives
and for that, I’m sorry. However, you have options and staying home is one of them.
Last year around the same time, I wrote about the mayhem of the holidays and finally being able to accept the flaws and quirks of my ever-so-dysfunctional family. Of course I still love and accept them, but that doesn’t mean I want to be around them.
This year, my husband and I are saying ‘no’. ‘No’ to the long drives and ungodly amounts of traffic. ‘No’ to the typical fights instigated by big egos in small spaces. 'No' to the ridiculous costs associated with traveling outside the state. ‘No’ to the copious amounts of food that will be thrown out because no one can stand sight of turkey after three days. And yes, even ‘no’ to the family.
We won’t be able to get away with this excuse in the future as our relatives will get antsy and annoyed. But for this year, we can put their feelings aside and focus on our immediate family. We just want to spend one year in peace with the solidarity of our new home, our new dog and just us: Maureen, Jamie and Noah.
We’ve already ordered our small Maple Lawn Farms turkey that I will quite pos-sibly (and most likely) ruin due to lack of cooking skills. There will be store bought (GASP) pumpkin pie courtesy of Trader Joe’s as opposed to a homemade one. We will spend days watching old movies instead of football and avoid Black Friday like the plague.
Our first holiday season together as a four-piece family won't be a repeat of past years, however new traditions will be made and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Our house might not be filled with all of our family, but it will be full of warmth, love and most importantly, silence (as much as you can have with a toddler and a puppy).
Cheers to Your Future
See Letters on page 5
were over their capacity limit or would only house people for a certain amount of time. It may be shocking to hear that people in the United States could be forced into such situations in this day and age, but the current economic situation has coerced people to extremes. Tent cities have been established throughout various states across the country. According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, homelessness has increased in the United States over the past 20 years.
Homelessness affects men and women, children and adults alike. In the DC, Virginia, and Maryland area in particu-lar, homelessness seems to be specifically affecting female war veterans.
CNN.com reports that Virginia has declared an increase of female veterans that are homeless compared to male veterans, due to employment rates declining over the years. Another factor is that many veterans are having trouble coping with the trauma that they went through in the war.
In Maryland, homelessness is being taken very seriously and laws are being passed to protect the rights of the home-less. In May 2009, Maryland signed the SB-151 law that classifies the homeless as a protected class to hate crime laws, and other states are likely to be follow as well. With increasing numbers of home-less people in Maryland, the number of hate crimes towards them has also risen.
Many homeless people have been beaten and even murdered, or just treated unfairly due to their station.
Change.org reports that hate crimes towards the homeless have gone up 300 percent between the years 2002-2005, and fatal attacks increased by 67 percent. These attacks can end in fractured skulls, broken ribs, and brain damage.
Many of these attackers believe they won’t get caught since the homeless seem to be forgotten by society. In some doc-umented cases, homeless people were brutalized in front of churches, and others were even buried alive.
As part of SB-151, anyone who violates the law will receive a fine of up to $10,000 or incarceration for up to 10 years, or pos-sibly both. Violation of the law includes attempting to damage, burn, or deface the property of the homeless person, and of course causing any type of physical harm to the victim.
Tough economic times and an increase in violence have risen awareness to what is occurring in local neighborhoods and cities alike. Not all homeless individuals are able to find refuge in shelters and are forced elsewhere. Volunteering at shelters and donating items this holiday season is one way the public can lend assistance. Also, citizens who witness the abuse of vagrants should contact authorities imme-diately. A life could be saved by doing so.
News
4 November 2009
News
Homeless from front page
News in BriefObama
Appointee On Campus
Advising for the spring and winter semesters ran from November 2-13.However, you can register up until the class begins. Classes are filling up fast, so be sure to sign up on HCCExpress.net or by speaking with an adviser in the Office of Admission and Advising.
Advising
Financial AidThe Financial Aid Services will
be under renovation until the end of December. During this time, the front counter and counseling services will be located in RCF 232, and will allow full access to services normally provided.
Texting while driving could now cost abusers a $500 fine with the new ban sup-ported by the Maryland Highway Safety Foundation. The ban allows police to pull over any person who they suspect is texting with the aid of any wireless device. Maryland joins both surrounding states of Washington D.C. and Virginia in the banning of text messaging while being behind the wheel.
Texting Ban
On November 8, the United States Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, Thomas Perez, spoke at the high school Diploma Recognition Ceremony at HCC. The program honored students who com-pleted HCC’s General Educational Development (GED) program or the National External Diploma Program (NEDP). The ceremony was held in the Smith Theatre free of charge.
Halloween Homicide
Howard County police are offering a $5,000 reward for information about a fatal shooting that occurred at a Halloween party in the 11500 block of Manorstone Lane in Columbia shortly after midnight. If you attended the party or have information about it, please call 410-313-3200. Callers may remain anonymous.
H1N1 Vaccine Available On
CampusOn November 9 and 10, Howard
Community College offered free H1N1 vaccinations to faculty, students, and staff who fell within the targeted popu-lations including pregnant women, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, anyone under 6 months or over 25 through 64 years of age who have conditions associ-ated with high risk complications. Volunteers aided with the distribution from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cars zoom by but life stands still for many homeless individuals in Maryland.Maureen Evans Arthurs /HCC Times
Compiled byKathleen Fanske
Photo Courtesy of Google Images
Liron Fisch /HCC Times
5November 2009
News Bomb Threat Halts
Campus Operations, Safety Procedures Addressed
Robert MangHCC Times Staff
responsibilities but not allowing the use of the word 'marriage' clearly promotes separate and unequal status for GLBT citizens. State domestic partnerships or civil unions are not portable across state lines and do not confer the 1,138 federal rights given by marriage. Even if states and the federal government could construct an entire parallel family code for the GLBT community, which is unlikely, a nation-wide domestic partnership program would involve the government stigmatizing one group of citizens as 'unfit' for marriage.
I truly believe that recognition of gay and lesbian couples and their families would be a positive addition to the diversity in our communities.
- Colette RobertsAdministrative AssistantArts & Humanities OfficeHoward Community College
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were all unpopular at one time. But our country is a democracy in which the minor-ity is entitled to protection, and historically, the government provides leadership to educate the public and build support for civil rights. This issue, equal marriage, has nothing to do with the Bible or religion. The issue is civil marriage.
Permitting gay and lesbian couples to marry cannot and will not cause harm to someone else’s marriage and family. No documentation exists which gives credence to this deliberately misleading rhetoric. In fact, European countries that have given massive legal recognition to same-sex relationships have experienced no harm to straight couples and their fami-lies. In Massachusetts, thousands of gay and lesbian couples have married in the past year, and straight marriages have not suffered in any way.
Why not call it something other than marriage? Providing most of the rights and
Letters from page 3
The RCF building was evacuated for a little more than an hour on Tuesday, October 13 while Howard County Police (HCPD) swept the building with K-9 units before giving clearance to resume normal operations.
The school received a telephone bomb threat at 4:47 p.m. The fire alarm sounded, the police were contacted and RCF was evacuated within minutes. The police arrived close to 5 p.m. and gave the all-clear near 5:50 p.m.
All operations in the RCF building were disrupted. Ryan Dane, who completed a test in the test center less than 15 minutes before the evacuation, said, “I was, like, wow! I’m really, really, lucky to have gotten that done.” Had he not finished in time, Dane would have been forced to stop and left to decide whether or not to continue at a later date.
Students were also interrupted while seeing tutors to prepare for midterms in the Learning Assistance Center or meeting with advisers in admissions to plan trans-fers and spring schedules.
About 40 employees waited out the threat on the cold day. Many remained because they work nights. Some day employees remained because of per-sonal belongings still in RCF or because of remaining work.
Randy Bengfort, a HCC crisis com-munications manager, said, “There was significant disruption…there were a number of operations [and] there were many students trying to do important busi-ness at that point.”
Due to the ongoing nature of the investi-gation, Bengfort declined to say if students were suspected. He said, “I’ll stress, it is being investigated, phone records are being checked and calls being traced and we are doing whatever we can when we trace the call to identify the person.” Director of
Security Services Ken McGlynn declined to be interviewed for the story and directed questions to Bengfort.
Bomb threats are a criminal, even federal, offense and perpetrators are liable for associated costs. Associate Vice President of Student Development Janice Marks addressed the consequences of making bomb threats.
“A student who was found in viola-tion of the Student Code of Conduct by making a bomb threat would be placed on interim suspension pending a hearing with a disciplinary committee. The com-mittee could uphold the suspension and even recommend expulsion.”
Comprehensive daily crime report archives on HCC’s websites go back to January 2006 and list one other bomb threat that occurred June 16, 2006.
Regardless of severity, safety mea-sures are taken seriously. When asked if campus is safe, Bob Marietta, affection-ately known as ‘Safety Bob’ said, “Our campus, yes. We take a lot effort to it. There’s a safety committee that meets every month [with] representatives from all areas of the campus including students. And we determine if our procedures and policies are still what they should be. If not we suggest reviews.”
In the event of evacuation due to a bomb threat, Marietta stresses to stay calm. He says all employees, “even work studies”, are required to take emergency plan training every year.
He recommends persons receiving bomb threats stay on the phone, get as much information as possible and remain calm. Employees in high risk offices go through special training which teaches them to ask ‘who, what, why, when, and how?’
Despite this threat, student Sean Bargatze said, when asked if he felt safe on campus, “Yeah, I feel safe. I have no problems with campus.”
6 November 2009
featuresCheryl LyonsHCC Times Staff
Hit the Slopes or Chalet This Winter Break
The Students for a Democratic Society is the largest student and youth led activist organization in the United States, and now they are at HCC. Students for a Democratic Society, or SDS, are committed to a new movement for social and political change, as against social injustice, racism and war.
The original SDS was started in 1960 by groups of college students across the country who had grown disillusioned with the political ideals of the time and also the escalating war in Vietnam. In the 1960s, many famous faces were members of the
Craig ZolotorowHCC Times Staff
For skiers and snowboarders, Canada’s Mt. Tremblant this winter break might be of interest. This is possible through Ski Travel, a company that offers affordable ski/snowboard trips for teens. College Fest is a trip for college students which includes five days and four nights in a four star condo in the mountains. The package also includes a four day lift and gondola pass.
Skiing at Mt. Tremblant is a worthwhile excursion because the mountain is over five times the size of those in the Maryland/Pennsylvania area. Mt.Tremblant has a north and south face which includes 94 runs. When I was skiing, I took breaks in the lodge on top of the mountain or in my condo. An advantage you have is your condo is on the mountain so you can go in for lunch and then walk outside and start skiing again! You can bring food to make, such as macaroni, to save some cash. Your condo is a great place to hang out and relax because it has a full kitchen, living room and bedrooms.
One enjoyable part of the trip is shop-ping in the town since it’s not full of typical t-shirt souvenir shops. The town is in walking distance from the condo and is full of French bakeries and boutiques. Shop for anything from winter coats to
maple syrup. The resort is in Quebec, so the native language is French, but the people who work there understand English. After shopping all day in town, there are several clubs to experience at night to have a great time hanging out late with friends and
other college students. The Ski Travel package for the four-day
trip is $450 with roundtrip transportation available to add for $100. This is a great price because the condos at this resort regularly cost $400 a night. It is a great trip
to take with friends who might have gone to different colleges or with new friends. Just make sure to pack lots of gloves and coats because it is even colder in Canada! Get more information at Skitravel.com.
Student Activism Rises AgainSDS including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, and Tom Hayden, as well as tens of thousands of everyday college students.
The SDS was revived in 2006 by Hayden, who was one of the original members of the Chicago Seven, who in turn protested at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. SDS is a group that works to bring people together in order to create positive change, make situations easier for students in school, as well as helping and giving back to the community.
Among the activities that SDSers, stage are: protests, tabling, petitioning, and general student-led social and political
activism. Each chapter of the SDS has their own unique character, and has their own long and short term goals of what they wish to accomplish for the current semester.
According to the SDS national website, “The new SDS have learned from the successes as well as the mistakes of the old SDS. We will build a million-student movement, and then take it further. We will care for one another and beat the oppres-sions that drive us apart. We will take back our schools first, and then our country.”
The HCC chapter of Students for a Democratic Society meets every Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in N103. For
more information regarding SDS, visit Studentsforademocraticsociety.org. To join the HCC chapter of the Students for a Democratic Society, please send an e-mail with your name, student ID number, phone number, and an e-mail address where you can be reached to: [email protected].
Cheryl Lyons/HCC TimesCanada's Mt. Tremblant ski resort is a great and affordable place for college students to spend winter break.
7November 2009
features
A talented young artist at Howard Community College is now trying to motivate others to utilize their abilities and reach their potential. Zuri Chavers, currently a sophomore, has always been a musical. He began rapping at the age of five, and in that same time period, had a poem published in a local Philadelphia magazine. As he matured, so did his talents, and continued to grow still during his time at Wilde Lake High School. He coined the moniker, “OZ Nesyss” after both The Wizard of OZ and from Greek mythology. Nesus was the Centaur who manipulated Hercules’s love interest into what ulti-mately led to his demise. His humble and creative attitude is reflected in his work, and like his name, craftily shapes images that require deeper thought.
After some time away in Florida, he is the returning president of Club Ambition, a hip-hop and spoken word club at HCC.
Giancarlo SimpsonHCC Times Staff
Through Club Ambition, Chavers wants to “tap into the resources of what school has to offer,” referring to the many talented students on campus. In addition, he hopes to help “improve on the talent, writing, and performance of the students, through poetry and writing lyrics.” His goal is that students can contribute to making their own music like he has. His philosophy
Cheryl LyonsHCC Times Staff
Embrace Introspection For Credit With Introduction to Human Relations
also represents his own perspective. He loves to make music and never saw any-thing outside of business and music, which proved that the path he chose was the right one for him. Not many are blessed to have an idea of what their calling may be, but hopefully Chavers will take advantage of the opportunities that have come his way. In October, he released his mix tape titled, “Perfek Stranger.” The “K” is used to represent the idea that we “define our own perfection.” This mix tape has what he describes as an “old school vibe that pays homage to old hip-hop.”
As a reflection of his talents, Chavers gives other students an opportunity to expand and capitalize on what he has learned as well. Club Ambition meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in DH 219. The talent at HCC should be given a chance to shine, and Club Ambition will help members develop so they can do just that.
Students Find Drive Through Club Ambition Phi Theta Kappa
Conference
On October 24, Howard Community College had the privilege of hosting the Phi Theta Kappa Middle States Leadership Conference for the first time. The all-day conference, held on the fourth floor of the RCF building, was a great success, with 13 chapters in attendance, representing Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
The honors students had the pleasure of hearing from West Williamson, director of chapter relations for Phi Theta Kappa International, and Allyson Gibson, a guest speaker from The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, as well as several regional officers.
The purpose of the conference focused on bringing together honors students in order to foster a sense of fellowship, to facilitate an exchange of ideas between chapters, and to promote academic excel-lence. In addition to meeting these goals, the students participated in breakout ses-sions where activities demonstrated certain themes. A simulation survival game requir-ing cooperation and pooling of resources served to explore the paradox of prosperity.
Laura PowellHCC Times Contributor
See Conference on page 11When planning which classes to take in
the spring, it is important to think outside the box. Each semester students should chose a class with teachings that can be useful in everyday life. After signing up for the basics such as English, math, science, or history, consider leaving room for Human Relations.
Introduction to Human Relations is a course that focuses on personal growth and improving relationships with others. The class is ideal for those who have problems with communication or for those who simply want to improve their communi-cation skills. Human Relations focuses teaching self-confidence, assertiveness, and listening skills. The class does not consist of worksheets and tests, but instead
discusses personal life experiences and thoughts on one’s self. As students open up about themselves, others are able to give helpful feedback, which can allow for improvement on individual weaknesses. Everyone is open and honest about who they are and what they want to work on.
At the beginning of the semester, each student picks something about them-selves that they want to focus on. It can be problems with self-esteem, anger, trust issues, regret, and so on. Throughout the semester, students work on improving their problem through class activities and outside research. This class is also ideal for those studying business because even with excellent skills on more concrete areas like accounting, good interpersonal communi-cation skills are also essential to success.
This class focuses on how to
communicate effectively with others as well as how to interpret information. How you perceive what others are conveying is very important when forming relationships and while on the job. The class addresses stereotypes and other forms of perceiving someone the wrong way, and is definitely worth looking into. What is learned in Human Relations can help in everyday situations, and can improve understanding of personal problems, or even assisting in discovering ones not yet apparent. Many students have trouble admitting to their problems, but these problems need to be addressed for personal betterment. This class is the chance to fix those issues.
For more information on Intro to Human Relations or how to register, contact a counselor at Admissions and Advising.
Zuri Chavers shows his pride for his creation, Club Ambition.
Kathleen Fanske /HCC Times
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9November 2009
featuresSimplifying Mid-year
Transfer Trauma
Community college is viewed by many as a stepping-stone in the process of getting a bachelor’s degree. While traditionally people attend the college for two years, graduate with an associ-ate’s degree, and transfer to a traditional four-year university, that is not always the case. Many students, for a variety of reasons, do not follow this path. Some students graduate with a degree and enter the workforce immediately. Some students get a certificate from HCC. There are a sizable number of students who transfer out between semesters within the same school year.
There are two different kinds of stu-dents who transfer out of HCC. Some students may leave before graduating, after getting their feet wet in a collegiate environment. These students may do this because it is easier to get accepted into a four year in-state university in this manner, as opposed to applying straight from high school.
Most people, however, attain enough credits in order to graduate from HCC with an associate’s degree before transferring. Such was the case for former HCC student Ray Gilbert. While he never petitioned for graduation from HCC, Gilbert transferred out to University of Maryland University College in December of 2008, seeking a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He made the process sound like a very simple procedure. The most important part of the process, according to Gilbert, was after being admitted into UMUC. “You have to do an evaluation with a guidance counselor. They tell you how many credits transfer. Basically, what you have and what you need to earn a degree.”
This process ultimately differs very little from the normal process where stu-dents transfer in the fall. Just like those who transfer out in the traditional manner, there are applications, deadlines, and a
need for transcripts to be sent out. Anyone transferring must apply to the school either online or via mail. They need to go the Office of Records and Registration (RCF 223) and send their transcript to the school that they are applying to.
In this case, the procedure differs slightly from normal transfer students. Since those transferring mid-school year are often currently enrolled in classes at HCC, some of their grades are still in process, so they need to have the tran-script sent initially and then sent again once the grades are in. Furthermore, if the student has completed less than 30 credit hours, certain information from high school is required by a majority of the schools. However, students should meet with a member of academic advising at HCC before doing any of these things.
Gilbert never met with advising before transferring out. This decision has led Gilbert to be unhappy with the institute he chose for learning. “UMUC doesn’t offer a lot of [campus-based] classes. Most of the classes you need to complete in order to graduate are only offered online.” When students meet with advising, they can receive valuable information about what classes should transfer over, the type of learning environment they can expect to have, and other such useful information.
Most schools do not keep records of the numbers of students that transfer in such a way. As this is the case, it is hard to take an analytical approach to any trends that transfer students may have. However, it has been speculated that in this economy, an education at a school such as HCC is often cheaper, so students who transfer between semesters would tend to accumulate enough credits to earn their degree beforehand. Regardless of the reason for those students who transfer in such a manner, it would seem that the Advising Office’ slogan, “Be wise – Get Advised!” definitely applies.
Ryan WoronieckiHCC Times Contributor
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The laughter of Anjula Batra reverber-ates throughout the halls surrounding her office. The well-traveled and animated associate professor of business has been at HCC for 10 years. When she’s not teach-ing, she likes to play with her children, learn more about her new hobby, digital photography, and is in the midst of train-ing for next summer’s Iron Girl triathlon. She is also a techno geek (but she tries to keep that under wraps). She recently sat down with The HCC Times to give some insight into her colorful and cultural world.
Professor Spotlight: Anjula Batra
Did you teach somewhere else before coming to HCC? I had taught while I was a graduate student at the University of Illinois, and had
tutored extensively. Just prior to coming to HCC, I was in charge of the Math Lab at Red Rocks Community College in Colorado. Most of my professional experience, however, was in business. In the few years prior to coming to HCC, I had started a
consulting business, AB Solutions, which took me to client sites worldwide. During those years, I lived and worked in places like South Africa, the Dominican Republic,
Peru, Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, India, and Singapore. I switched careers because I wanted to help people more directly, and because I love working with
students.What’s something surprising that not a lot of people would know about you?
My current students are shocked to know that I used to teach math. People who don’t know me are always surprised that I have a degree in mathematics. Some people are surprised when I tell them I almost had an arranged marriage.
What is your favorite thing about the subject you teach? It’s hard to narrow that down. I like it all. I love being able to share my business
and “real-world” experiences with my students. I think I just love that students can directly apply (hopefully!) many of the things we are learning in my classes to their lives and careers. I love that what we need to teach is constantly changing, and we
need to teach students to embrace change, and to learn how to learn.If you could be in another profession, what would you be?
I’ve always wanted to be a writer. Although, I’ve switched careers a few times and I am very happy in my profession right now. I would write creative nonfiction and cultural stories. Both of my parents’ families fled Pakistan. It used to be a part of India and in 1948 Pakistan and India were separated. A lot of the Hindus that lived in Pakistan had to flee and the Muslims that lived in India had to flee because there was complete violence and chaos in the country. So both of my parents families were Hindu and they lived in Pakistan and they had to flee their home with whatever they were wearing that day and start over; completely from scratch. Thousands of people were killed, I think several people in my family died. I wrote stories about those times as well as stories about my own experiences growing up in two cultures.
If you could tell your students one thing, what would it be? Do it. Especially if it is challenging. It will be worth it. Don’t give up.
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Thanks to the caring hearts of the HCC community, 628 pounds of food was donated to a campus-wide canned food drive during the week of October 12-16, 2009. The food drive was a collaborative effort by members of Professor Jeanette Jeffrey’s brand new Public Health class (PUBH 101) and many other individuals at HCC. All collected food was turned over to the Howard County Food Bank, which estimates that the food is equivalent to 523 meals.
The food drive was held in concor-dance with the Universities Fighting World Hunger campaign and culminated on World Hunger Day, Friday, October 16, 2009. HCC is one of only two community col-leges in the nation who are members of Universities Fighting World Hunger.
Every four seconds, somebody in the world dies as a result of hunger. Here in the United States, 36.2 million people strug-gle to obtain food and 50,000 people in Maryland rely on emergency food supplies. While recognized as one of the richest counties in the U.S., Howard County also has people who must at times rely on food donations.
The food bank is a safety net for people with “food insecurity.” The Hunger Task Force defi nes food insecurity as “a con-dition in which people lack basic food intake to provide them with the energy and nutrients for fully productive lives.”
This can be a long-term situation for somebody with low income, like the working poor, fi xed-income seniors, or the chronically ill. Nevertheless, almost anyone can suddenly experience hard times due to loss of a job, acute illness or
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accident, or lose of home due to fi re, fore-closure, or domestic abuse. Circumstances can change quickly—even here in Howard County.
The efforts of many people helped make the food drive a great success. It was advertised on posters and monitor screens while some instructors made announce-ments to their classes. Collection boxes were available in all classroom buildings.
Student Life accepted canned food donations as part of the admission fee for the Fall Festival which was held on the fi nal day of the food drive. The Wellness Center provided storage space for the donations. Teachers and children from the campus Children’s Center fi lled a wagon with their donations and then walked across the campus with the full wagon to add their offerings to the rest of the campus collection.
Thanks to the many, many members of the HCC community who took part in this food drive. It made a big difference!
Ballroom dancing acted as a means to explain servant leadership principles. Other highlights of the day included a workshop on the movie, WALL-E presented by Cecil Community College, and a demonstration of Marratech video conferencing technol-ogy presented by David Buck of HCC.
The conference was not only fun, but instructive, as speakers addressed topics such as important scholarship opportuni-ties and contests available for Phi Theta Kappans, the mission of the society on an international level, and the current honors study topic in great detail.
The theme of Project Green overarch-ing the conference provoked thought about the environment and encouraged students to creatively brainstorm ways to reduce their college’s carbon footprint. By the end of the day, members and offi cers alike walked away from the conference with a renewed sense of purpose in their aca-demic endeavors, and fresh inspiration to be leaders implementing change in their community.
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What is your
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On Christmas I had to kiss a girl who I did not want to kiss under the mistletoe."
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I had a drunk cousin come to one of the family events and it was embarrassing to the whole family."
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Patricia Phillip Education
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"One year Santa never came...Abigail Geier English
John Doppler Law
A few Thanksgivings ago, a couple of cousins were chasing me. I didn't realize
the screen door was closed and fell through it into a pumpkin pie.
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"Chelsey Pearce Elementary Education
11November 2009
perspectivesworst holiday memory?
I got my tonsils and adenoids out two days before Thanksgiving and couldn't
have Thanksgiving Dininer.
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"Kayla Conran Deaf Studies
I had a Thanksgiving party and burnt the pumpkin pie. All my friends were looking forward to it."
"Jenny Lim Nursing
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Christmas of '97, Sunny gave me a Barbie doll and I gave him coal.
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"Dhruv Patel Pre-Dental /Sunny Patel Business
One year I couldn't afford gifts for my friends and family."
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Irfan KhanHCC Times Staff
With all the studying, partying and classes, sleep deprivation and college students go hand in hand. Most people need six to eight hours of sleep each night to function properly. However, studies done by the Covenant Sleep Center find approximately 20 percent of college stu-dents suffer from sleeping disorders, such as insomnia.
Their lack of sleep may be affected by unusual schedules, which can fluctuate to accommodate classes, extracurricular activities or work. Students may also find themselves staying up late at night to study and cram for exams. Excessive partying can also be a reason for sleep deprivation, as alcohol can disturb sleeping patterns.
Many students also report that they are unable to fall asleep because they are worried about finding a job and securing their futures beyond college. “It is really hard to manage your time wisely when you have set a really high goal for yourself, like law school or med school,” said second year student, Charlotte Baber.
Whatever the reason, lack of sleep can be extremely detrimental to the body. According to the Covenant Sleep Center,
students who do not get enough sleep can face long-term consequences, such as seizure, stroke or heart attacks.
In the short term, sleep deprivation can lead to irritability and exhaustion. A body without proper rest will not operate at its optimum performance. For that reason, many who suffer from sleep deprivation increase their food intake. This may be one reason why some college students succumb to the “freshman 15,” a weight-gain phenomenon common among new college students.
The number one recommendation from doctors and sleep specialists for those con-cerned about sleep deprivation in college is to exercise. Exercise can help establish healthy sleeping patterns and can make it easier to fall asleep at the end of the day.
Many students here at HCC have taken the initiative to exercise at the weight room in the Athletic Center. A variety of equip-ment is available, ranging from treadmills to ellipticals. It is a great way to keep active and also to keep the body in tone. Exercise, according to many doctors, helps keep the body alert and active, rather than when a body just sits for hours at a desk studying and eating.
While it is recommended that people
sleep and wake at the same time every day in order to main-tain a healthy sleep schedule, it is not something that needs to be followed as closely as exercise. Even if eight hours of sleep every night is, getting eight hours one or two days each week will help prevent long-term health issues.
But here comes the real issue: How to get at least eight hours of sleep every night when the work load only allows for four? One of the best options is to simply format a schedule. When students allot
Stress is an inevitable part of life. Yoga is one way to cope with it. Yoga is a series of postures and controlled breath-ing exercises that can be used as a means to reduce stress and improve relaxation. It is intended to help one’s self reach inner peace of the body and mind as well as reduce anxiety. Yoga has several different intensities, styles, and forms, creating more than one option.
One form of yoga that can help buffer stress is hatha yoga. This type of yoga is designed to help ease the mind while also improving flexibility. Hatha yoga also has
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bodily, mental, and spiritual well-being. There are a variety of poses at all stages of experience, such as the bound butterfly, downward facing dog, half moon, and even a half spinal twist. All of these poses
Bend Your Way Out of Stressand more are used in hatha yoga which reduces stress.
Not only does yoga help to relieve stress, it can also aid in relief of other health issues. Stress can cause a variety of health problems, thus making yoga an even better option for stress management.
Yoga helps with weight loss, chronic health ailments, balance, and also helps to increase flexibility. College students have been turning to yoga to help buffer their stress due the strain of their studies. It can be an effective means of tension reduction. Consider registering for one of the yoga classes offered at HCC for credit and stress relief.
specific amount of hours for each subject throughout the week and weekend, main-taining social activities, getting the A in class, participating in sports and most importantly, getting enough sleep, is easily
several different types, so choose the right individual style. The basic component to any style of yoga is breathing and poses. Harmonizing the mind, body and spirit using hatha yoga is noted to help improve
possible. In the end, sleep is a very pivotal
portion of human need, because it can dictate successes and failures for the present and the future.
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Success Lies in Good Night's Sleep
Balancing school and relaxation is essential for a healthy lifestyle in stressful times.
Yoga helps promote peacefulness throughout the body and mind and is easy to learn.
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arouND towNLauren BuccaHCC Times Staff
I didn’t know that a museum could sparkle. Just to gain access to the front door of the American Visionary Art Museum of Baltimore, a visitor must fi rst get past a tree made of glass shards and a bus covered from hood to trunk in broken glass bottles and mirrors.
Once inside, the museum walkway leads to a plethora of insanely brilliant and eclectic art made by a wide variety of diverse artists, from prisoners and schizo-phrenics, to a Frenchman who lived during the French Revolution. The museum hosts the artwork of independent artists who have had no professional training and may have no other means of having their work showcased.
The result is a museum so inventive that it requires more than one cursory glance to truly appreciate the model ship made entirely of toothpicks or the used paper plates covered in beautiful paintings. Perhaps a dress made entirely of buttons or a gigantic pink poodle. Actually, there are two gigantic pink poodles. And they are on wheels.
Consider the showcase piece of the most recently opened exhibit, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” (slated to run through September 5, 2010), a Statue of Liberty made entirely out of driftwood by artist Adam Morales. The driftwood Statue of Liberty stands tall outlined by sunlight cast on its jagged edges as it sits in the corner of the exhibit room. Unlike many of the other pieces in the museum, she stands solitary with only the driftwood painted U.S. fl ag behind her for company.
With her arm stretched high in the air, she gently demands attention. Though the centerpiece of the exhibit, like all the pieces in the museum, she stands as if she has always stood in this spot. Oddly, the same can often be said of the artist himself. Sitting unnoticeably on a bench next to “Lady Driftwood Liberty” was an elderly man and a beaming younger woman. I would have just kept walking by
had not the woman said, “Would you like to meet the artist?” The man sitting next to this woman was her father, as well as the creator of this new Statue of Liberty. He had fl own up to Baltimore from Louisiana to sit by his lady on her fi rst day on exhibit.
Morales, the maker of “Statue of Liberty/Star Spangled Banner,” kindly told me about his work, his piercing green eyes sparkling as he spoke about his creation. In a thick southern drawl, he explained that he “wanted to do [a piece] about this country…we have freedom.”
His work began around fi fteen years ago when he went out on his swamp and began to see not merely patches of driftwood lying lazily on the water, but faces, ears, and heads. These pieces of driftwood would soon be moved to his yard, where he would piece them together to make the Lochness Monster, Noah’s Ark, and the Iwo Jima Memorial, among countless others. Currently his efforts are focused on fi nding a driftwood sculpture of the Lincoln Memorial. “I haven’t found Abraham’s head yet,” he told me. But we know he will soon. Abraham is just there in the swamp, waiting.
“I found a neck and head in one piece . . . everybody loved it!” said Morales. He proves that great artists can use anything to make beautiful art, whether it is marble in Italy or driftwood in a swamp in Louisiana. This artist, like many of the artists in the museum, creates art for his own delight.
American Visionary Art Museum
“When you fi nish, your brain needs to rest,” Morales said, commenting about the effect of the completion of his driftwood sculptures. So did my mind, after I had fi nished seeing this wonderful museum, an experience akin to walking through Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, with so much beauty and fl avor that a visitor will likely want to return for a second taste.
The American Visionary Art Museum is located at 800 Key Highway in Baltimore. Call 410-244-1900 for addi-tional information.
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Lauren Bucca/HCC TimesAdam Morales poses with his work of art, one of the many intriquing objects at the Visionary Art Museum.
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arouND towNHoliday Happenings for All Your Good Tidings
Don’t miss out on the National Christmas tree in Washington, D.C. It will be lit on December 3th at its location at the Ellipse near the White House. The National Christmas tree is surrounded by the Pathway of Peace, with a tree to represent each state in America. The tree is lit from dusk until 11 p.m. every night until January 1. Music and entertainment varies each week when different talents take the stage. Visit thenationaltree.org for additional information.
National Christmas Tree
D.C. also houses the National Hannukkah Menorah in front of the White House at the Ellipse. Come celebrate the miracle of light through the beautiful menorah beginning with the official lighting on December 13 at 4 p.m. It will be lit the eight days of Hannukkah and will feature various musical performances includ-ing the U.S. Air Force Band. Visit Nationalmenorah.org for additional information.
National Menorah
Visit the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum to celebrate Kwanzaa this year. It is a museum full of history and art of African American culture located in Washington D.C. In honor of Kwanzaa, the museum will feature storytelling and music to depict the importance of the history of the holiday.
Celebrate Kwanzaa
Want to see Chris tmas l ight displays? The Nat ional Zoo in Washington D.C. hosts Zoolights, December 4-January 1. Here you can find lights of every kind, from moving fixtures to large sparkling displays. The zoo is never dull with ice sculp-tures and live entertainment as well. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased from Ticketmaster.
Lights at the Zoo
Merriweather Post Pavillion brings its own light show with the annual Symphony of Lights, a drive through display of holiday characters sur-rounding the grounds of the concert venue. The Symphony of Lights begins November 23 and runs until January 3. Admission is $20 per car and all proceeds benefit the Howard County General Hospital.
Lights at Merriweather
A short drive to Timonium, the 20th annual Festival of Trees creates a holiday atmosphere like no other. Sponsored by the Kennedy Krieger Institute, this three day festival exhibit s train gardens, crafts, ginger-bread towns, activities for all ages, and oh yeah, trees! It is the largest holiday themed event in the mid-Atlantic! It runs November 27-29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Festival of Trees
If you enjoy trains, then the B&O Railroad Museum is the place to go in Baltimore! Model and toy trains are all lined up with various tracks and displays to get your holiday spirit ready! This display runs November 27 through December 30. Visit Borail.org for more information.
Trains! In the mood for a holiday fantasy ballet? Bring your family along for an evening of dance at the legend-ary Nutcracker. Who could forget the childhood story of Clara and the magical toys? Catch The Nutcracker at The Kennedy Center or The Warner Theatre, along with other various the-atres throughout Maryland.
The Nutcracker
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HCC’s own Student Arts Collective continues its 15th season with their fall production of A Chorus Line! This funny yet compelling musical about audition-ing for a Broadway chorus line makes its way onto the Studio Theatre stage this November. Directors Susan G. Kramer and Jenny Male combine their skilled production team with a talented cast of 41 to bring the story to life.
First performed in 1975, A Chorus Line won nine Tony Awards. The play follows 17 hopefuls trying to make it in the theater world, though struggling with their past and the thoughts and ideas of others. Combined with entertaining dance numbers, beautiful music, and perfect comedic timing, this show has something for everyone. Perhaps that’s what makes it one of Broadway’s longest running musicals.
And now it’s right here at HCC! Come see A Chorus Line and support the Student
Broadway Hits HCC With A Chorus Line
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Arts Collective. The show runs from Friday, November
27, 2009 through Sunday, December 13. Performances are held in the Studio Theatre on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. To purchase, call the box office at 410-772-4900 Ext 0 or stop by Tuesdays through Fridays 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Visit Howardcc.edu/studentarts for more information.
In the past few years, television shows have taken a turn for the worst. They have become more vulgar and less entertaining. Many people believe shows that exemplify violence and any other form of aggressive behaviors results in others mimicking those characteristics. Others believe that reality television shows are no longer reality or realistic.
So are TV shows living up to expec-tations? Are they giving off positive messages or comedic relief? Or are they simply there only to make people engage in derogatory behavior?
A show like America’s Next Top Model teaches young girls that they must to be
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a size zero to be a model. Gossip Girl shows that it is okay to be over-indulgent. These are just two of many shows that do not give positive messages to audiences of varying ages.
Reality TV shows have also received bad reviews. They no longer portray people dealing with everyday issues or showing the real side of them. Now they show obnoxious behavior, cattiness, screaming and any other form of indecent traits. These are the issues that concern a lot of people.
There are shows that are more comedic and that have positive messages. On most network stations certain shows are being let go, while ones that cumulate a lot of good ratings are brought on. Shows like Degrassi and Tyler Perry’s Meet the
Browns have captured the eye of many viewers. They are not explicit and do not have negative messages. They always seem to have a message at the end to help viewers see things in a different light.
In the end, in terms of expectations,
viewership will most often determine how a TV show stacks up. Success leads to longevity and disappointment in expec-tations results in cancellation. Audiences have the ability to decide what will be on TV and what will not.
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19November 2009
Michael Jackson’s This Is It2009 will be remembered for many
things. One of the most memorable is the loss of the pop superstar, Michael Jackson. This much-anticipated documentary of the late superstar shows an in-depth look at the star in his final days. It is derived from 80 hours of rehearsal and behind-the-scenes footage while he prepped for his London tour. This film also features interviews with his family and close friends. It is directed and produced by friend and choreographer, Kenny Ortega.
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Ladies and Gentleman, For Your Viewing Pleasure...
The Twilight Saga-New Moon Bella, Edward, and Jacob have become
infamous personalities in their own right. The much beloved book series made its way to the big screen last November with Twilight. Now it is time for the sequel, New Moon. The story is composed of Bella (Kristen Stewart) who is in love with the brooding vampire Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). But for her safety, Edward disappears after Bella’s 18th birthday party and her heart is broken and numb
The House of the DevilIn dire need of cash, young college
student, Sam (Jocelin Donahue), takes on a babysitting job. She gets a ride to the job out to the middle of nowhere from her friend Megan (Greta Gerwig), who finds the situation all too suspicious. Once she arrives, she comes to discover her ‘baby-sitting’ does not involve children at all, it is the house she is ‘sitting’. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ulman is an old Victorian manor far away from the rest of civiliza-tion. Throughout the night, Sam comes to realize there is something more planned than just a night of easy leisure as she had imagined.
Me and Orson WellesThis film showcases the events in the
week of one young man’s life. Richard (Zac Efron) is an aspiring young actor who is cast among the Orson Welles Mercury Theatre Company the night before the memorable production of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, directed by Orson Welles. In this short length of time, Richard finds love with an older woman named Sonja (Claire Danes), experiences important acting and life lessons, and learns the downside of getting in the way of the boss and his vision.
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in his absence. Throughout her depres-sion, she tries death-defying stunts to feel closer to her beloved Edward. Bella grows closer to her childhood friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner) who belongs to the Native American tribe of the Quileutes. Bella soon discovers the dark secret her friend Jacob is harboring and the reason behind Edward’s disappearance. Determined to find her love, Bella sets out on a journey to find him and what follows may lead to havoc.
Fall 2009 boasted many events here on the HCC Campus. From the Kick-Off Carnival at the beginning of the semester to the more recent United Way Tailgate Party, it ’s evident that HCC knows how to have a good time.
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Cross Country at HCC
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Howard Community College’s cross country team, under the direction of Coach Steve Musselman, has been training vigor-ously since the beginning of September for an impressive season full of wins. The team’s first meet was held on September 5 at Cumberland County College in Vineland, New Jersey, and proved to be a great start to the season with a 1st place ranking out of the six competing schools.
Another great accomplishment came when the team traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina on the 25-26 of September for the Hagan Stone Classic. The team placed 1st out of all the participating Division 3 schools present at the race. The top three that placed in the race were freshman Brian Allen, sophomore and captain, Mark Kauffman, and freshman Ben Greason. These top three have been consistent for the past four meets, and are striving for All American status this year.
Even with the team’s streak of victo-ries, the season has not just been handed to them; they have had to work hard and overcome obstacles, particularly injuries. Team Captain Mark Kauffman, who has been running cross country for nine years, commented on the biggest challenge that the team has had this season. “Coming into the season we had really high hopes” he said. “Our team was looking really good, but leg and knee injuries have been holding
us back and been our biggest demise.”Injuries aside, the cross country team
comes together each week to practice Monday through Thursday. They have seven total meets which take place on Saturdays. The team is hoping that all their hard work and commitment to the sport will pay off with the arrival of Nationals on November 5-7. “We have been really training hard and we want to build up for Nationals,” said Kauffman.
Greason and Kauffman stated that they are looking forward to this Nationals in Finger Lakes, New York in November. “We’re striving for the top three in Nationals. We’re currently ranked 4th in the nation in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) and hope to keep our spot or move up.”
This year’s team consists of eight main runners that have competed in all the meets, including Brian Allen, Mark Kauffman, Ben Greason, Sean Hughes, Jamie Lara, Corey Robins, Sam Barry, Nate Carriere, and Kristin Rhodes. Rhodes, notably the only female on the team, has contributed greatly this season and been very supportive of her teammates.
Steve Musselman has been coaching the cross country team since its introduction at HCC in 1985. This is his 22nd season as head coach at Howard Community College. He has won the Coach of the Year award 10 times, and was named the 2004 and 2007 National Coach of the Year for Men’s Track and Field for Division 3 NJCAA.
November 24Women’s Basketball vs. Cecil County CC, 5 p.m. (Home)
Men’s Basketball vs. Cecil County CC, 7:30 p.m. (Home)
December 2Men’s Basketball vs. Dundalk
CC (Away)Women’s Basketball vs. Dundalk CC (Away)
December 5Women’s Basketball vs.
Hagerstown CC, 1 p.m. (Home)
Men’s Basketball vs. Hagerstown CC, 3 p.m. (Home)
December 16Men’s Basketball vs. Anne
Arundel CC, 7 p.m. (Home)December 19
Men’s Basketball vs. Garrett CC (Away)
Women’s Basketball vs. Garrett CC (Away)
In the snowy early morning of March 29, 1984, an event occurred that will be indelibly etched in the playbook of Baltimore sports history: the loss of Baltimore’s beloved Colts. This event is colloquially called "The Move."
It is common knowledge in Baltimore among older adults that the Indianapolis Colts once played here in Baltimore. From 1953 to 1984, the Baltimore Colts won a combined four championship games, two regular championship games, as well as two Super Bowls.
All of this changed in March of 1984. After years of angrily denying that the Colts were not moving out of Baltimore, owner Robert Irsay lost his Colts when the city of Baltimore seized the team under eminent domain.
Irsay was the owner that Baltimore Colts fans loved to hate. He was rude, crude, and downright nasty to the fans (and apparently some of his employees). In the last press conference called by Irsay before the team moved to Indianapolis, he stated, or rather yelled, “I have no intention to move the G**-D** team!" Citing the fact that the city of Baltimore promised him a new stadium, Irsay, who was friends with the owner of the Mayflower Trucking Company, snuck the team out of Baltimore during the early morning hours of March 29, 1984, with a fleet of 15 Mayflower
Baltimore Bitter Over Colts
tractor-trailers. That was 25 years ago. Come present
day, the Indianapolis Colts are still jeered by Baltimore's football fans. So, are Baltimoreans still bitter over having lost the Colts to another city in 1984? If you go to the M&T Bank Stadium during any Ravens home game and ask any fan this question, the answer would be undoubt-edly, "Yes!"
Baltimore has always been a football town, despite what tens of thousands of Orioles fans will tell you. The fact that the Baltimore Colts snuck away from their hometown in the middle of the night, during a snowstorm nonetheless, seems to strike a nerve with many a Baltimorean.
Despite this move, Baltimore was left without an NFL football team for only 11 years, although those 11 years seemed like an eternity for most Baltimore Colts fans. In November of 1995, an agreement was signed which allowed the then current Cleveland Browns football team to be moved to Baltimore. This expansion team was renamed the Baltimore Ravens, and the rest is history. Hopefully after 13 years of having a professional football team in Baltimore, former Colts fans might forget about that team. When the time comes that they do, the Ravens will truly be Baltimore's football team.
Craig ZolotorowHCC Times Staff
