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Kathy BellisStaff Reporter

Local events for October

Life doesn’t have to be all about classes, exams, and studying. Even the most focused students need to take a break once in a while. Believe it or not there are even fun things to do while on a college students budget. Following are some events happening around town during the month of October. Some of these events are even free, that is the best part. For the music and theater buffs, there are plenty of choices, ranging in genre and prices. CU Presents Artist Series: The Capitol Steps playing on October 4th at the Macky Auditorium in Boulder. It is a musical/comedy about modern politics and costs $12.00. Also, Memphis, a Broadway musical, is showing at the Buell Theatre in Denver, October 9th through October 21st. Tickets start at $25.00.

Lastly, Colorado Fiesta: The Denver Brass will have two shows, one on October 13th and one on October 14th. Enjoy great music and stunning dancing at the Newman Center in Denver. Tickets start at $12.00; however, they do offer a student discount! October 13th the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora will be hosting Punkin Chunkin Colorado. This event goes from 10:00AM until 5:00PM. Parking costs $5.00 but most of the shows and attractions are free. There will be drinks, food, pony rides, pumpkin carving, a pumpkin patch, and much more. Looking for some October exercise to combat all that Halloween candy? The Boulder Cup International Cyclocross is happening on October 28th. The price is $40.00 for adults for pre-registration or $50.00 for adults on race day. For all the FRCC runners out there, the Boulder Marathon is sure to impress. This 26.2-mile run takes place on October 21st. There will also be a half marathon and a 5-mile run, taking place on the same day. Register early to save money! The prices

on race day are $115 for the marathon, $90.00 for the half marathon and $55.00 for the 5-mile run. The Cultivate Festival is totally free and takes place at City Park in Denver on October 6th. The event starts at 10:00AM and includes, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live music, food artisans, and much more. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a free admission day on Sunday October 14th. The Denver Art Museum has a free admission day on Saturday October 6th. The Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory Tour is free every day. Hours are Monday-Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM and Sunday from 11:00AM-3:00PM. See how the tea is made, packaged, and delivered. Also, enjoy tasting all the different types of tea in the free sample room! Take a break from the books and enjoy all Colorado has to offer.

New and reoccuring events in October

World news

Pakistan Pakistani minister calls for the death of man responsible for making the anti-Islam movie that is enraging Muslim people worldwide.

Logar province, Afghanistan

A 2,600 year old Buddhist site with innumerable ancient artifacts is set to be destroyed December 2012 lead by copper mine excavation company China Metallurgical Group Corporation.

Benghazi, Libya Islamist militias taken over and closed by protesters upset by attacks that left four Americans dead including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens.

ZimbabweAfrican Orphan, Maud Chifamba beats the odds and becomes the youngest student in southern Africa to attend University.

Robin OConnellPhotojournalist

Brief world news update

Breast cancer awareness month

Robbery at FRCCCafeteria at FRCC is stolen from

Jessi BassEditor-in-Chief

Ways to support breast cancer research and its survivors

Jessi BassEditor-in-Chief

October marks the start of national Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to The American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will experience breast cancer at some point in their lives. In order to help research, prevention, and current care for breast cancer patients, there are several places that people may donate. One credible place is the American Cancer Society. They run special events, walks, marathons and more in order to raise money for research and prevention. By visiting their site, donations can be made. In addition,

anyone between the ages of 30 and 60 that have not had cancer, may sign up for a prevention study. This allows the ACS to conduct surveys and help determine other risk factors and preventative measures that could help decrease the mortality rates of not only breast cancer, but other types of cancer as well. More information can be found at www.cancer.org. Another helpful resource is the Keep-A-Breast foundation. They accept the donations through the purchase of their products. They have several awareness items, including the clever “I[heart] boobies” brand and “Get Checked” brand. The proceeds from purchasing their products go straight to breast cancer research. Follow them, on Twitter, at @KeepABreast. For those who like to be athletic, there are several marathons that help raise

funds for the cause. The Relay for Life is an event hosted by the American Cancer Society, and happens usually late summer to early fall.It is friendly for the athletes that want to run and those who just enjoy a leisurely stroll. For more information visit relayforlife.org. Whether it is someone’s daughter, mother, sister or friend, students, and everyone for that matter, may get involved. Their participation may save someone’s life, or even find a cure.

The I [heart] boobies lanyard Photo by Jessi Bass

On September 27th, the cafeteria at Front Range Community College, Westminster campus was robbed. The theft occurred shortly after the typical lunch rush., at 3:50 pm. The suspect is a male, mid to late 20’s. He weighs an estimated 180lbs, and is about 5’6 to 5’8. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a blue or purple t-shirt. There was no weapon brandished, or shown, during the theft. The suspect made it away with approximately $1,000 dollars. The suspect has not been apprehended. If anyone has any

information, please speak with campus security in the public safety office. Campus security is working closely with Westminster Police in order to apprehend a suspect in this on-going investigation.

The Cafeteria located in the Rotunda that was robbed September 27th. Photo by Jessi Bass

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Everyone can be great because anyone can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t even have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.” There are so many places and organizations in need of thoughtful and committed volunteers, that fi nding a perfect place to give back is just a click away. Here are just a few organizations looking for great people to join their team. The Foothills Animal

Take some time to give backShelter in Golden is always looking for more helping hands. Foothills Animal Shelter is one of the largest animal shelters in the Denver-metro area. It takes in nearly 10,000 animals each year. They need volunteers to clean cat and dog kennels, as well as socialize, exercise, and play with the animals. They also need offi ce/clerical assistance, help doing laundry, and foster care families. If helping homeless animals gets the tail wagging visit www.foothillsanimalshelter.orgfor more information and to apply. Meals-on-Wheels is an organization that provides homebound senior citizens with a hot, nutritious meal. Volunteer opportunities include delivering the meals, preparing the food to be delivered, and buying the food to be served. For more information visit www.meals-on-wheels.com

The American Red Cross can always use energetic volunteers. There are so many ways to volunteer for this organization. They need help preparing people for disasters. Becoming a Disaster Preparedness Presenter would include distributing information about local disasters and teaching others how to make disaster kits and plans. Blood Drive Volunteers are needed for local blood drives. Volunteers would provide help with registrations, refreshments, and a smile in appreciation of those donating blood. To get involved with the American Red Cross visit www.redcross.org Consider volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, for a more physical experience.

Kathy BellisStaff Reporter

Places to volunteer in Colorado

Habitat for Humanity helps build houses for homeless families. According to the Habitat for Humanity website, their purpose is, “to build the capacity of affi liates by increasing access to resources,

Hispanic Heritage Fiesta

On September 26th from 11:00 to 1:00 PM, Hispanic Heritage Month was celebrated in the cafeteria/rotunda with mariachi, mestizo dancers, and free food. Front Range Community College frequently celebrates rich heritage, putting on events such as the recent Tour of Italy, and this most recent Hispanic Heritage Day. To keep posted about upcoming celebrations and free food, check out the wall calendar by the Student Life doorway. According to the Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations of the World Dictionary, retrieved from Credo Reference in College Hill Library’s database, National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1989. Each year this celebration

takes place from September 15th to October 15th. Several important Hispanic holidays occur during this time. The Fiesta Patrias is one of them, nearly a week-long celebration to the Hispanic people. In Mexico City the celebration reaches its high point on September 15th, at 11 o’clock at night. At this time people crowd before the National Palace waiting for the president to declare the “cry of Dolores”, also called the “Grito de Dolores,” or the “call to freedom.” The people celebrate with fi reworks when the proclamation is made. Long ago in 1810 it was this cry that lead the lower class to

rise up and battle their way to independence. In many Hispanic countries Columbus Day is known as Dia de la Raza or Day of the Race, and is celebrated with parades and reenactments of the landing upon New World soil. Another modern celebration takes place in Washington D.C., where political fi gures and Hispanic members of Congress put on an awards banquet in honor of this institution. This time of year is marked by conferences on Hispanic community, Latino music, and acknowledgement of Latinos who are making signifi cant impact in arts, career, education, and other

Rachel PadroStaff Reporter

FRCC celebrates Hispanic Heritage

avenues of life. Front Range Community College took part in the commemoration of history and heritage on September 26th. Tostadas (which, according to the Collins Spanish Dictionary means ‘Toasted’) were served free of charge. The Mariachi Vasquez had a thrilling performance, and the Colorado Mestizo Dancers looked stunning as they brought culture to life before the audience. Celebration of culture is what this time of month is about, and this celebration was in honor of a community that has brought rich contribution to the world.

Mariachi Vasquez performs Photo by Robin OConnell

Student Life provided a free tostada bar for students at the event. Photo by Rachel Padro

One of the dancers showing off her pretty dress Photo by Rachel Padro

Habitat for humanity is a wonderful way to get active and contribute.Logo provided by Habitat for humanity, Habitat.org.

facilitating communication between affi liates and the community, and providing statewide leadership toward the creation of thriving communities that support healthy families.” To be a part of this team visit www.habitatcolorado.org For more volunteer opportunities and to fi nd the perfect place to make a positive difference check out Volunteer Match, a website designed to match people up with places in need of volunteers. Visit www.volunteermatch.org for more information. “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do,” said Edmund Everett Hale, American Author.

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I’m a sucker for the cold months and nothing screams fall and winter like a Starbucks drink and a great book. Knowing how to pair a great drink with a fantastic book is like paring a great wine with an amazing meal. With millions of book choices and a huge Starbucks menu this task may seem a little overwhelming. Have no fear; I have personally tasted most of the Starbucks menu in order to pair each of my favorite drinks with one of my favorite books. While the weather is still a bit warm I recommend the Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino. Dark-roasted coffee blended with cinnamon dolce syrup, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon dolce topping. This cold, sweet drink is perfectly paired with the hot and steamy romance novel Passion by Lisa Valdez. Passion is a story about a young widow that has taken the idea of ever falling in love again and thrown it out the window. That is until she meets the handsome Earl and gives love one more shot. With this book and beverage combination your heart is sure to race, but you’ll never know if it’s from the caffeine or the romance. The next combination is one of my all-time favorites. Smells of cardamom, cinnamon and black pepper

Fall FavoritesThe best Starbucks drink and book combo

can only mean one very delicious thing, Tazo Chai Tea Latte. This drink is everything warm and comfortable, and because tea is loaded with antioxidants it magically becomes a guilt free treat. My go-to drink has to be paired with one of the most amazing stories I have ever had the pleasure of reading, The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver. The Bean Trees is a coming of age heartwarming story about a young lady learning how to make it on her own. When she accidentally finds herself caring for a three-year-old little girl, her journey takes a turn no one could see coming. This drink, with this book will warm your body and your soul. ‘Tis the season for pumpkin pie and nothing comes closer to eating a warm pumpkin pie than drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte. Espresso, pumpkin syrup and milk, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices. This drink screams Halloween and nothing goes with Halloween like a hair raising scary story. Desperation by Stephen King is one of my favorites. This book was made into a movie and the movie was so bad I’m afraid it may have turned off some potential readers. Don’t let the movie frighten you away because the book is one of Stephen King’s best. It’s twisted, disturbing and wonderfully gruesome. This drink/book combo will leave you ready for dressing up, carving pumpkins, and having the pants scared off you. I encourage you to grab the Kindle, Nook, or book of your choice and head to your nearest Starbucks.

Kathy BellisStaff Reporter

Nothing goes better with a starbucks beverage than a great book. Photo by Kathy Bellis

Motivating leadersA spotlight of Mernie Rosenberg, Ph.D and EarlyChildhood Education(ECE) instructor

Robin OConnellPhotojournalist

Raised as a self described ‘Army brat,’ there is something that might surprise the students about Mernie Rosenberg, Ph.D and Early Childhood Education (ECE) instructor at FRCC Westminster; she has a fear of all transportation. “People are surprised by my ability to stand up in front of groups of people and teach, but I won’t fly. I won’t get on a train. I won’t get on a boat and recently driving has become difficult,” said Rosenberg Although this phobia is something that she struggles with every day, her passion and love of teaching outweighs her fear. “If you love something more than you fear something, then the fear can’t stand in your way. I love my work. I’m not giving up driving for

that,” continued Rosenberg. At the young age of seven years old, Sister Katherine, Rosenberg’s second grade teacher made a lasting impression on her. “With how she treated me, I just knew I was going to be a teacher and I have never wavered. I started with baby-sitting when I was 11, and I have always worked with kids, never veering off that path. Which I know is not very adventurous, but I am very focused.” No matter the type of learning needs her students require, teaching for understanding is high on Rosenberg’s list of goals. “My main goal is to make sure that when my students leave my classroom they can go out to the workplace and really be the best that they can be.” Rosenberg acknowledges that with a wide array of learners, teaching is a balancing act, but she is more than willing to do the work required of her, “I will go through any path necessary to make that happen.”

Hoping to increase the number of quality Administrators in the ECE field, Rosenberg optimistically looks to her students as future leaders, “We already have a lot of phenomenal teachers, but I hope that I can help create leaders that can motivate their staff.” With a bit of advice for all the students at FRCC, Rosenberg encourages, “Be brave! I know first hand that it is hard to be brave, but you can be. Classrooms are safe environments, don’t be afraid to be yourself, just let your nervousness go and enjoy your education.”

Mernie Rosenberg, Ph.D and ECE instructor Photo by Robin OConnell

Upcoming events for Phi Theta Kappa

Honor Society

The honor society, Phi Theta Kappa, is having several upcoming events to look out for. On October 4th, from 5pm to 7pm Phi Theta Kappa will be holding their orientation. The orientation will be held in the Rocky Mountain room in the Student Life hallway. They will be answering any questions you can think of and are even providing some refreshments for those who attend.

A little later in October, they will be hosting a Halloween Carnival in the Rotunda from 4pm to 8pm. They are seeking volunteers to setup, run events and help with clean up. The carnival will be held on Friday, October 26th. If anyone is interested in volunteering for the event, please contact Phi Theta Kappa at willowPTK@yahoo.com. Make sure to include your name, contact

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information, and the times you are available to volunteer. On November 9th the Induction Ceremony for new members will be held in the Rocky Mountain Room. The event will last from 7pm until 9pm. Make sure you check out everything that the honor society has to offer.

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Front Range Community College’s Westminster campus has plenty to offer. The cafeteria, bookstore, game room, and gym are all perks available to students. There are also plenty of clubs and activities to choose from. With classes, study sessions, and time spent in-between classes, the hours spent on campus can really add up. We asked students what we could use on campus that would make all this time spent here a little nicer. This is what they had to say. “Having competitive sports teams would be great. Community colleges do not offer competitive sports. Academic competitions would be great as well,” said Theresa Jesitus, student. “More dance classes available on the Westminster campus,” said Jeriah-Travis Buison-Mendaro, student. Student, Sara Vallejos would like, “more areas to sit down and study outside.” Math can be a terrifying subject. Steve Bousquet,

says FRCC needs “24-hour math tutoring.” While his study partner adds that the ASL labs should be open on the weekends and there should be more than two printers in the computer commons. Restaurant suggestions were at the top of the FRCC student population’s list of things to add to the campus. Sarah Mcghee and Brittany Schultz both feel that the campus could use a Starbucks. Sean Dohone says, “A Subway on campus would be good.” “An online version of the school newspaper and an eWolf app for phones to access eWolf” says Kendra Lauritsen, student. Jeffrey Kyle Castor says, “We need the pool back!” While Kristine Murphy says, “Extra vending machines down stairs.” Other students would also like to add that the vending machines that are already on campus need to be fi lled more often, and better maintained. Perhaps one of the most talked about and agreed upon suggestions came from student Steven Blondin, who would like “Inexpensive health insurance for students.” Thanks for all the suggestions, ideas and thoughts.

What is FRCC Missing?Student opinions of FRCC’s needs

Kathy BellisStaff Reporter

FRCC needs the pool again and more locations to study outside according to the students.

Photos by Jessi Bass

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Here we go FRCCians, yet another edition of if you participate, your voice can be heard; or rather what you write down gets read. “You are enough,” said unknown, and it is about time that you know it. We’ve all heard great statements said by really smart people and thought to ourselves, that explains everything; thank you for taking the time to share your enlightenment. Speaking of enlightenment, Buddha said, “Once you realize how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.” That sounds like reasonably good advice, but don’t laugh for too long, it might make you look a little off. Before you decide to judge others based on what seems to be inappropriate laughter, even if it is at the sky, you should keep in mind that Unknown once said, “Even good people make stupid mistakes”. I’m beginning to think I need to meet this unknown guy, they say some very perceptive stuff.

The quotation lowdownFRCC’s favorite quotations

Robin OConnellPhotojournalist

Whether or not you consider yourself to be good or bad, one should “Support music, not rumors,” said the late death metal pioneer Chuck Schuldiner. I can stand behind that; rumors are bad, music is good, well most of it is. Continuing with the good theme, character Epsilnn in the internet series Red vs. Blue said, “If you are going to spend the rest of your life in a memory, you might as well make it a good one.” Robert Anthony, author and quotation-maker extraordinaire said, “You can have anything you want if you will give up the belief that you can’t have it.” Let me get this right, if I believe I can have something, I can actually have it? Cool! “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven,” said English poet John Milton in Paradise Lost. Winston Churchill had a great perspective on hell especially when he said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” Yes, there is something to be said about resilience of the human spirit. Resilience and adaptability to change is the human way. Speaking of change, I’ll leave you with sound advice from Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” and make sure you are registered to vote!

Fall brings so many wonderful things for us to enjoy. Cooler weather, changing leaves, football, and comfy hoodies, just to name a few. It also brings back the T.V. shows that left us hanging on to a cliff last season, along with plenty of new series to check out. Whether it is comedy, drama, or reality, there is certainly something available to please everyone. Last season the doctors of Grey’s Anatomy were left in the middle of nowhere, hanging on to their lives after the private plane they were on crashed. Lexie Gray died in the crash and Mark Sloan was barely breathing. The season premier was on September 27th; finally giving us some much needed answers. Season 9 looks like it will continue its habit of great drama, laughs, and more questions.

To anyone that has watched MTV’s The Real World, this seasons The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons should already be programmed in the DVR. Cast members include housemates from The Real World Austin, Brooklyn, Cancun, Las Vegas, New Orleans, San Diego, and St. Thomas. To see all the drama, kissing, fighting, and find out who wins the whole shebang, tune in Wednesday nights. 666 Park Avenue is a brand new series that premiered on ABC Sunday September 30th. Based on the book series by Gabriella Pierce, 666 Park Avenue takes place in one of Manhattan’s famous Upper East Side apartment buildings. The residents will do whatever it takes, and they mean whatever it takes, to get what they want. This sexy, spine-tingling, and chilling new series looks like it may be just what the evil doctor ordered. For all the serial killer fans out there, the new season of Dexter premiered on Sunday September 30th. Last season left us with mouths wide open as Dexter’s sister, Deb discovered the truth about her killing obsessed brother. Will Deb turn on her brother, accept whom he is, or will Deb jump right in and make

it a brother/sister killing team? Find out Sunday’s on Showtime. If laughter really is the best medicine then prepared to be cured, with the return of The Big Bang Theory. The CBS season premiere aired on Thursday September 27th. Tune in this season to see what shenanigans Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Wolowitz, and Koothrappali will get themselves into. The brand new series Arrow premiers on Wednesday October 10th on The CW and stars Stephen Amell and Katie Cassidy. Based on the characters appearing in the comic books and graphic novels published by DC Comics, Arrow looks to be all about the flawed super hero. After a violent shipwreck, the main character Oliver Queen, returns home after missing for five years. Oliver is not the same rich and carefree man he was before the accident, although he remains Oliver during the day, he becomes Arrow the vigilante at night. To all the comic book fans out there, Arrow should be moved to the top of the list. 2012 looks like a great season to curl up on the sofa and escape to the make believe places only T.V. can take us. Happy watching.

New fall television seasonA preview of new and returning T.V. series.

Kathy BellisStaff Reporter

Infomercial ManiaA quick look at products bought from infomercials

Kathy BellisStaff Reporter

I can’t tell you how many times I have found myself accidentally stuck in front of the television, fascinated by an infomercial selling products I apparently can’t live without. Just when I’m about to turn the channel they go in for the final sales pitch, ‘but wait, if you order within the next five minutes we will give you not one, but two for the price of one!’ Great, I’ve been reeled in again and find myself on the phone ordering what will surely end up being at total

waste of money. As the self-proclaimed queen of the ‘As Seen on TV over-spender’, I would like to offer a review of some of the items I have purchased. The GT Xpress 101 will forever be one of my worst purchases. It’s described on TV as an electric countertop grill that cooks food fast. It was all mine for two easy payments of $19.95, plus I got a second one free. The very first thing I cooked was an egg recipe straight out of the included cookbook. In less than three minutes I had a perfectly over cooked, and yet totally underdone omelet. The egg was so caked on I couldn’t chisel it off with a knife. I tried a different recipe using my second GT Xpress, and ended up with the exact same outcome. I was able

to return both grills for a full refund, but please save yourself the trouble and resist the urge to buy this useless grill in the first place. My next purchase was a huge success. The Doggy Steps Pet Stairs was a saving grace for my aging Corgi. The Doggy Steps were designed to help dogs get up on the couch, bed, or in the car. It was very easy to assemble and the carpet cover is removable for easy washing. The three step choice is $24.99 and worth every penny. The purchase I’m most ashamed of is the Hypnosis Program “Enjoying Weight Loss.” It includes four CD’s that are designed to hypnotize you into eating better and feeling full. If this sounds like a gimmick to you, well you are right, it

was a total waste of time. After listening to the first CD my husband and I went to Taco John’s for lunch. Not wanting to give up we tried listening to them every day for two more weeks. The only thing we lost was time. We napped through every single session. We felt just as hungry as before the CD’s, and never once did we find

The infamous “As Seen on TV” logo.Photo by Kathy Bellis

ourselves craving broccoli over ice cream. The CD’s cost me $119.00 and seeing as how the only thing I got out of it was a nap, I would say it wasn’t worth the money at all. I would like to say that I will never buy a product from an infomercial again but that would be a lie. I’m a sucker for a great sales pitch.

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While shopping for a few toiletries and ingredients for dinner, I found myself in the produce section of an unnamed super center. A situation arose that was apparent to everyone, well everyone except for one self-centered, hair-twirling, cell phone-talking, mother. I know that parenting is no piece of cake, I’m a single mother of three daughters myself and I know that it is time consuming, expensive, and can be down right frustrating at times. I know that parents need time to be themselves by themselves or with peers. We need new ‘toys’ in which to keep life an enjoyable place, and an overall structure that keeps self as a priority, for if we don’t take care of ourselves

A Maddening parenting trendParents, your children need you.

how can we properly care for anyone else? Although, increasingly more common is the situation where children are left to their own devices and not because mom and dad are busy at work, but because they are selfi shly living. Back to the super center. For about twenty minutes, a three year old boy was having his own sampling of everything he could reach in the produce center. Cucumbers, lemons, limes... With every bite he took, he would cover his chewing mouth just in case his mom noticed and asked what he was eating; she never did. I turned the corner to head for the tomatoes which made me behind the “mother of the year” and her shadow of a son. He found the apples, took a large unnoticed chomp and decided to start throwing the apples within his reach to the top of the pile; one, two, three, four. Yes, four very good apples thrown and suddenly she noticed. Still on the phone, she took her free hand and squeezed his mouth, telling him what a bad boy he was and how she “doesn’t know what to

do with him”. I decided to speak up and let her know that he had been tasting most all the produce while she had been on the phone. She thanked me until the rest of my remark hit her; “...maybe you should get off your phone and pay him some attention...” Enraged by the simple notion that her actions were directly related to her sons behavior she yelled at me, “Excuse me, you don’t need to tell me what to do, you’re

not the boss of me.” She then went on to explain that if I could tell her everything that he had ‘tried’ that she was more than happy to pay for all of it. I explained that that was not the point, the point was that she was obviously not being present for her son and that she should be. Then very loudly she exclaimed how she was on a very important phone call and that I should mind my own business. I replied that maybe taking important calls in public areas blurred the lines of what was who’s business and walked away, as I realized that I was attempting to educate the

unwilling. Here is what I know about parenting. Kids need boundaries, they want them actually; they need the safe feeling that someone is in charge and they truly don’t want it to be them. By boundaries I mean structure, a positive, nonviolent structure that outlines healthy expectations of respect and responsibility.

Johnny is not the one in charge with the power to

force you to purchase an outrageously priced game console or mistreat you and others in society as a means to get his way. While the squeaky wheel should get oil, your son or daughter is not a wheel and what they need is your love, your attention, and your boundaries; not every single piece of new technology created. If you give into their kidnapper- like demands they are going to continue to increase the stakes of the ransom. To borrow a line from the song “All At Once” by The Fray, “Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same.” While I realize that Isaac Slade probably wasn’t talking about parenting while he was writing the lyrics, they couldn’t fi t any better. When it comes to parenting usually the right thing to do is not very easy. Parenting does take an effort that is diffi cult and even maddening, but like everything else; you get out what you put into it. So, get off your phone or whatever else is distracting you from your children, they need you.

Robin OConnellPhotojournalist

Your children neeed you Photo by Robin OConnell

Who do you think you are?We are all entitled to something, right?

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CORRECTION from last edition:Chelsea Stow, Communication Proffessor was misquoted in the previous edition.There were also a couple articles that had been edited incorrectly.We apologize to Stow and our writers for our mistake

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What happened to manners? Where did they go? All of a sudden the world has become a place where, “excuse me” doesn’t mean anything. Instead, you are more likely to get a reaction by pushing some one out of your way. It is ridiculous. I am noticing, the younger generation, my generation, lack any form of social etiquette. Instead, they rely on someone else to do everything so that they don’t have to. Can you say spoiled? A co-worker of mine actually called her daughter’s high school physical education teacher, because her daughter had a “B” in P.E. Thinking nothing of it, I overheard her

side of the conversation. She actually took her daughter’s side and yelled at the teacher for doing his job, claiming, “well, it is only a P.E. class, it shouldn’t affect her GPA.” She was right, it shouldn’t affect her GPA, however, her daughter’s lack of attendance to the class was simply looked over by her mother. It shouldn’t affect her GPA, if she does what she is supposed to. But, instead it is much easier to have mommy call and yell at the big bad teacher in order to get her grade bumped to an “A”. Where is the accountability for her daughter? This is becoming a sick epidemic. It seems like the younger the generation, the more spoon-fed they are becoming. So, then, they turn 18, and are pushed into the college setting, where mommy has no say anymore, and they panic. Oh no, you mean they have to call their own instructors? That is brutal. The more spoon-fed the person, the more entitled they feel. Now, I am picking

on the younger generations, however, older generations, don’t think you are exempt. You are just as bad. You weren’t spoon-fed, and had to fend for yourselves a lot of the time, which still does not mean you are better than anyone else. You may have a better work ethic, in which case, kudos to you. However, that doesn’t automatically mean that the younger generation has to take what you say as gospel. Here is the break down of the issue. The younger generations were spoon-fed; therefore they just expect people to give them things. They feel entitled just because they haven’t had to do it for themselves. The older generations feel that they have paid their dues; therefore they expect everyone to respect them. Now, yes, we should respect our elders, but more so, we should respect other human beings. Try saying, “excuse me” or “thank you.” If everyone learned this, we would be in a much more polite world, guaranteed.

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