May 2008 - North Shore Community College
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May 2008 - North Shore Community College
MAY 2008 VOL. XLI NUMBER 17 Engineering Program Check out what they have been up to Page 17 Graduates See who is graduating Page 6 THE PENNON IS ONLINE AT: www.northshore.edu/pennon Fighting Fire with Fire: Students Speak on Firearms & Campus Police • A Monthly Publication For The Students of North Shore Community College, Danvers, Lynn & Beverly, Massachusetts • BY: BRANDON MASON There is no definite conclusion to whether or not arming North Shore Community College campus police with guns is a necessary plan of action. Will arming the officers play the role of a deterrent, instigate more violence, or potentially save lives? A recent poll has shown that out of the 528 registered students that took the survey on this topic, 429 are in favor of arming campus police with guns. This means that only 19% of the registered students who took the survey are not in favor. Although those who are opposed to arming campus police with firearms seem to be outnumbered, they have strong feelings toward the issue that should be reckoned with. As one survey participant comments, “campus police [are] highly unprofessional for the most part, and [do] not need to feel like city police by the carrying of a firearm.” This participant, who will remain anonymous as well as the rest of the INSIDE Sports Golf Page 3 Campus Police Log Find out what’s been happening around campus. Page 4 Top 10 Ideas for Summer Page 9 Laura C. Linehan Page 11 Digital Photography Page 12 participants, might feel as though the officers will take advantage of their authority, creating some sort of a power trip. “I have personally heard Lynn police disagree with the arming of campus police, and questioning their abilities.” This participant is one of many participants who question the competence of campus security. One student said, “The campus ‘police’ that I have observed are overweight, unkempt, and don’t resemble someone I would put my trust in.” Perhaps this student, along with many others who are opposed, have been misinformed in regards to campus police training. Some believe, arming campus police “would encourage them to become even more lax as they wouldn’t even try to run after someone to subdue them,” mentions one particular student. However, what most people do not know is that, NSCC campus police attend a 16 week training program with the police academy. Whether or not this is enough training to carry a gun on campus is debatable, however, for those who think campus police are “unprofessional for the most part”, “overweight”, or “a joke” might not be aware of the intensive police training that campus police have endured. “This is far from a security operation,” asserts Doug Puska, chief of Campus Police. It may not be necessary for security guards or mall cops to carry guns, however a distinction needs to be made: the officers patrolling the campuses are police officers, which gives them the same authority to arrest anyone on NSCC proper- ty, and to point a gun at any perpetrator who threatens the well being of students and staff. Puska emphasizes the fact that campus police have to pass a rigorous screening process, which entails a thorough background check, an examination CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 BY NICOLE LABRECQUE On April 9, 2008 a letter was sent out to all students stating that in order to retain your scheduled classes for the Fall 2008 semester students must do one of the following before 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2008: 1. Pay your semester charges in full. 2. File your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and direct it to NSCC. 3. Sign up for the NSCC payment plan and make your first payment. 4. Submit a letter of intent or purchase order from your employer or other organization, e.g. Mass Rehab or Workman’s Compensation, if they are paying your semester charges. This is a new deal for students at North Shore for we have never had a deadline with conse- quences like that before. As the voice of the students, The Pennon has decided to see why such a thing is taking place. We talked to S t e p h e n Creamer, Dean of Student Financial Services for more information and he had much to offer. He stated that “of the 15 community colleges, North Shore Community College is one of only three that does not have such a policy. – it’s a needed policy, it’s important for students to have a financial plan as well as academic plan, you can’t have one without the other” He continued “Tuition and fees at a col- financial reality.” He added, we want to help students face this reality now while we guide them towards an option that best fits their needs, e.g. applying for financial aid or using the college’s payment plan. When asked how this new policy helps students, Creamer gave several examples of how this benefits students far more than it harms them, “By dropping classes now, we are forcing students to have the needed conversations about how and if they can afford to meet their academic plan and therefore, we and they avoid much more serious consequences. There are much more financially painful ways to get the money, such as holds, late fees or even tax returns being intercepted.” He also pointed A New Tuition Policy lege is just like any other bill, such as rent or a car loan, it’s a CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Page 2 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon Challenges Choices And Change Brings Hope To Women BY ANNE KARURI At the main hallway of the North Shore Community College, Lynn campus, a student will find a small office where a group of women meet, interact and prepare to attend classes together. It is in this office where women scholars develop and strengthen academic skills while building self esteem and confidence through personal development classes. The office is the operation center for the program, Challenges Choices and Change, (CCC), established by the North Shore Community College in 1986 to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for women of all ages as they complete their first year of college. Once inside the office, students are greeted by a smile from the Program’s Coordinator Christina Hansen who helps them to work together and take academic courses that help them build a foundation of knowledge. The pictures and art work on the walls of the office are all about women, some with messages such as, “We can do it,” and others, “I’m a woman giving birth to myself,” which illustrates that the CCC is a transitional program for women. Ms Hansen is a professional whom women scholars admire and love. Students who talked to the Pennon about the program said that Hansen encourages them to work hard to achieve their career goals especially when she interacts with them freely about the challenges they face and the way forward. In an interview with the Pennon, Hansen said that the program helps women to gain a new sense of who they are and who they can become. She said, the Unit serves as a pathway to self transformation and Personal growth. “Participants may have survived or be living with challenging life experiences and the faculty and staff members of the program understand their difficulties and we provide assistance with issues of anxiety, stress and fear through personal development classes.” She also said that students gain work readiness and employment skills developed through the courses and with participation in an internship. Women who benefit from the program are: underemployed workers,those who may receive welfare assistance, single parents, widows, displaced homemakers, single pregnant women and low income earners. She said the program is a combination of college academics and personal growth classes with individual support and staff members understand the difficulties experienced when students care for family members, work a full or part time job and try to maintain college course work loads, “We encourage students to talk with staff, faculty and fellow students if t h e y become overwhelmed.” The Pennon decided to ask some of the students what their thoughts were about the program and how it changed their life. Here are some of the responses: Talia Conlon, a current student said the program helped her return to school and she now feels proud about herself because she has the courage to try new things and the power to believe in herself. “Good self esteem is important because it has helped me to hold my head high and feel proud about myself and what I can do. The program has made me feel that I’m smart enough to make decisions and good choices about my mind and body.” Alexandra Selman said that the program has helped her gain a mind especially when making career choices.” Tiye Cheray, another student, said her dream of becoming a surgical nurse has become a reality especially because she is taking internship in a hospital through the program. She said the CCC helped her return to school and she was able to make a decision of pursuing the course she had always hoped to achieve. She said she is prepared to gain employment skills that would enable her get the job of her choice after completing the degree course. Louise Morando said that she had been living with challenging life experiences which made her feel life was not worth living but when she enrolled in the CCC, she got new ideas, concepts and guidance that made her feel accepted in the society. “I feel much better now because the program has encouraged me to go on and face challenges in life more differently than what I believed in the past and I now I have a sense of direction.” Toni Hatfield, a professional teacher and peer counselor for the program has worked for 21 years. She is a true role model for this program. She enrolled in the program in 1986 when it was originally called Project Venture and she has witnessed a great change in women’s lives “The program has made me feel that I’m smart enough to make decisions” new sense of who she is and what she can become. “The CCC opened opportunities for me to pursue a college education, a dream I had always desired to achieve but I did not know the way. Returning to school has rebuilt my self esteem and I have a focused and professionalism especially those who pursue higher education through the unit. Hatfield operates in the program’s office at Lynn campus and she offers peer counseling services to women who return to college after going through hardships. Students love her Stress Management class and the interviewed women said when they talk to her about the stress and anxiety they experience while trying to pursue academic skills, she is really helpful and assists them in focusing on the important issues to achieve their goals. In an interview with the Pennon, Hatfield said she feels proud about the program because it has aided women in making better choices for their lives and have a greater voice in household and community decisions which is critical to fulfilling their rights and those of their children. She said the program is an avenue for women’s empowerment and a way of eliminating discrimination given the harsh realities of intrahousehold and gender stereotypes, universalize education, eradicate illiteracy and create a gender sensitive educational system. “It also increases enrollment and improve the quality of education to facilitate lifelong learning as well as development of occupational skills to women.” She said that ensuring that women have a greater voice in the house hold and community decisions, is critical to fulfilling their rights as well as the rights of their children. “One of the program’s mission is to end the wage gap, opening higher-paying fields to women and allowing female workers more decision- making power which greatly benefit children. As women become economically productive, their spheres of influence increase and become able to make choices not only for themselves but also for their children. Women who have access to meaningful income- producing work are more likely to increase their families’ standards of living, leading children out of poverty.” Hatfield believes that it is never too late to be what you want to be and that knowledge is power. Challenges Choices and Change is a great program that offers opportunities for women. If a student is interested in the program they need to contact Christina Hansen, the program Coordinator. To qualify for the program, you must have a High School diploma or GED, and be willing to devote time from Monday through Friday, 9.00 AM to 2 PM to your education. PENNON STAFF The NSCC Pennon is published monthly by the NSCC Student Association. Student or faculty submissions and letters to the Editor are welcome. Submission are preferred electronically by email to: [email protected] All submissions are subject to editing and not all submissions will be published or receive a personal response. Nicole Editor in Chief . . . . . . . . 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BY: ASHLEY VIATOR Yes golf, the sport in which Tiger Woods dominates. However Tiger Woods did not dominate the Masters Tournament, the first major of the year. Bad tee-offs, and a lot of missed putts that usually come easily for him, caused him to finish second. There will be no grand slam for Tiger this golf season. He even has to miss a few weeks, 4 weeks to be exact, due to knee surgery. He may even have to miss the U.S Open, the second of the four major tournaments. It may be good for Tiger to take a vacation. All athletes welcome some time off. On May 12, there is a golf tournament, however this tournament is not played by professionals. This tournament is played by people who love golf. This golf tournament that I am talking about is the Deck's Day For Dubbers tournament. It is a golf tournament that raises money for the L. Dexter Woodman Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund gives scholarships to students who graduated from Essex Elementary School, and Manchester Essex High School. This means that students who graduated from Essex Elementary, but went to different high schools are still eligible to receive one of the scholarships given. However members of the Woodman family are not eligible for the scholarship, even if they graduated from Essex Elementary. However this never stopped members of the Woodman family from having fun. A lot of the players who play in Deck's Day for Dubbers are members of the Woodman family. It is a fun day of Golf and prizes. Are we in a Recession? Page 3 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon BY MOONSU HAN (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS AND ADVISOR OF ECONOMICS CLUB) Let me start to talk about an old joke among economists: The difference between recession and depression is that a recession is when your neighbor loses his job and a depression is when you lose your job. Some people might think our economy is in recession and others think it is in depression. There are even some people who consider it is just a slowdown of the economy. When I was asked to write an article about a recession, our economy’s future quickly came to mind. Recently ex-Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan said that “there is at least a 50% chance the United States will slip into recession, and that the storm clouds over the economy won’t clear until home prices bottom out.” Also, he added that “what may derail the economy are tightening credit markets and a potential slowdown in consumer spending sparked by defaults in the real estate market.” To understand seemingly on going or possible recession of the U.S. economy, we want to know the definition of recession and who will declare it as a recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) declares whether our economy is recession or expansion. The NBER was founded in 1920. It is a private, non-profit, research organization that officially declares dates of economic cycles like when a recession starts and ends. According to the NBER’s definition of recession, “A recession is a significant decline in economic activity spread across the economy, lasting more than a few months, normally visible in real GDP, real income, employment, industrial production, and wholesale-retail sales.” Also the NBER states that “A recession begins just after the economy reaches a peak of activity and ends as the economy reaches its trough. Between trough and peak, the economy is in an expansion.” Isn’t this definition slightly different from what you knew? Many financial newspapers are saying that a recession is two or more consecutive quarters of decline in real GDP. The NBER doesn’t have fixed rules to determine whether it is a recession or not. Most of the previous recessions declared by the NBER were consist of two quarters or more than six months of declining real GDP but there were several exceptions. Let’s think about the 2001 recession. The NBER officially declared the expansion ended in December 2001 and that a recession began in March 2001. WHAT? A recession began in March 2001 and the NBER declared it WAS a recession in December 2001. Almost one year later the NBER said it was a recession. How about our economy in 2008? Is our economy in a recession? So far the Business Cycle Dating Committee in NBER didn’t say anything about the recent economic situation. Maybe we have to wait about one more year to hear whether or not it was a recession from the NBER. As we can see, judging the circumstances of the economy is much more difficult than we imagine. There are typical signs of recession: a decline in real GDP and an increase in unemployment rate. Most recent real GDP and personal income data were released on March 27th and 28th by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. Department of Commerce. Real GDP in Q4 2007 was increased by 0.6% from previous quarter. Also, personal income in February 2008 was increased by 0.5% from January 2008. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of L a b o r , Consumer Price Index (CPI) was increased by 0.3% in March 2008 from the previous month. Also according to the BLS, unemployment rate in March 2008 was 5.1%. These new released data made it really difficult to say whether our economy is in recession or not. Is our economy in recession or in a phase of slowdown? Good news is that it is obviously not in depression. Based on real data, U.S. real GDP grew until Q4 2007, and personal income increased until February 2008. Therefore, it is not in depression. Is 5.1% unemployment rate high enough to say our economy is in recession? Based on following data you can determine it yourself. Annual unemployment rate in 1982 and 1983 were 9.7% and 9.6% respectively. In 2002 and 2003 unemployment rates were 5.8% and 6.0% according to BEA and BLS. So “A recession began in March 2001 and the NBER declared it WAS a recession in December 2001.” it is very hard to say our economy is in recession. Since August 2008, financial conditions have showed bad signs due to subprime mortgage. To make it worse, high oil price hit our economy hard. The CPI that measures overall price level shows worrying signs now. The Federal Reserve lowered the target federal funds rate to 2.5% and expected to lower it again. The federal government decided to give us a $600 tax rebate check staring in May 2008. If the Federal Reserve and the federal government continue to use expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, we will experience 3.5% - 4% annual inflation, a major increase from last year’s 2.85% annual inflation rate. Also, we will have 1.5% - 2% annual real GDP growth rate which is slower than last year’s 2.2% annual real GDP growth rate. It is relatively less imperative for students to know at the moment whether our economy is in recession or not. Economy always fluctuates over the potential real GDP level or below potential real GDP level. During last 50 years the U.S. economy experienced 8 periods of recession, averaging 8 – 9 months each. If our economy is in recession right now, it will be the 9th recession. When a severe winter hits, the warm weather of spring is more appreciated. I’d like to suggest not to worry about our economy and to keep studying hard. Continue to pursue as high a GPA as possible, and you will find great opportunities in the job market later on. A Thread of Hope: A Woman’s Spiritual Journey of Faith from Trauma to Triumph May the angels always carry you on their wings! Always hang on to that Thread of Hope. Be inspired there is hope and always the choice between being a victim and being a conqueror! Through surprise and suspense this journey will touch your heart with tears of pain and joy as you read through life’s disappointments and triumphs from childhood to adulthood. There is something here for everyone as you’ll quickly turn the pages and fall in love with Jacqui’s inspiring spirit. This is an inspirational must-read for anyone who is a survivor struggling to regain inner peace and hope.Majority of proceeds donated to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital In this moving memoir, one woman shares the inspiring true story of how she found peace, love, and solitude through the power of faith and everlasting hope.While other kids enjoyed the social aspects of school in the 1960s, Jacqui DeLorenzo experienced the torment of bullying. From the moment she stepped onto the bus, walked through the schoolyard, and stepped into the classroom, lunchroom, and even her own neighborhood, she was a target. Unfortunately, Jacqui’s adulthood proved to be as challenging as her adolescence and childhood but her unwavering faith always sustained her. A Thread of Hope chronicles Jacqui’s journey through her parents’ devastating breakup, the death of her thirteen-year-old brother, her own struggle to survive cancer, and her battle with an eating disorder. From the depths of depression, Jacqui has worked to completely accept the person she’s become, always leaving room for growth. Jacqui’s belief in the miracle of God’s love guided her to improved self-worth and the realization that she could accomplish anything. She continues to grow daily and appreciates all that life has to offer, especially the love of her family and friends, her health, and most of all, her personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Jacqui’s inspiring memoir, A Thread of Hope, will touch your heart and give you hope for the future. Jacqui DeLorenzo, MS, LMHC, Jacqui Delorenzo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is currently an Academic Counselor where she’s worked for 30+ years at North Shore Community College located in Danvers, Massachusetts. Her first passion is to help students reach their greatest potential. Her goal is to guide each student to a healthy self-esteem that will lead to a happy, and successful life. She is very dedicated to her family and friends and has a great appreciation for all that life has to offer. She continues to travel whenever she can and looks forward to each and every opportunity given to her. Book Info ISBN: 978-0-595-44766-4 ISBN:978-0-595-68966-8 www.iuniverse.com www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com www.borders.com CAMPUS Page 4 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon POLICE • LOG vehicle. 4/02/08 8:05pm Danvers Campus: Student reports a female urinating in parking lot one. OFC. Pierre and Sgt. Thomas searched the area. Party gone on arrival. 4/03/08 8:05am Lynn Campus: An MBTA rider reporting to OFC. Bettencourt that a possible homeless person is laid out on the train platform. No Transit Police on duty, Transit Police called, SGT Vaccaro and ofc Bettencourt checked person, homeless persn just sleeping sent on his way- tranit police arrived after incident over. 4/03/08 12:15pm Lynn Campus: Elsy W. Lynn nurses office reports and 18 year old female with difficulty breathing in her office room #. Female student was transported to Salem Hospital VIA Atlantic Ambulance 03/19/08 12:30pm Lynn Campus: Reported to officer Louf of suspicious activity on deck 4F by a student. Officers check it out nothing found. 03/20/08 1:26pm Danvers Campus: OFC. Agent witnessed a green ford sedan with three occupants spraying a vehicle with shaving cream. The vehicle was located and stopped by SGT Vaccaro. The occupants explained they were playing a “JOKE” on a friend. The owner of the vandalized vehicle was satisfied with an apology and a promise it wouldn’t happen again. 03/24/08 12:54pm Lynn Campus: Student reports laptop taken from library. 3/24/08 6:31pm Lynn Campus: Party reports male student vomiting in trash can. OFC. Khoun and Sgt. Thomas dispatched. OFC. Khoun report 28 year old male student, vomiting due to his doctor changing his medication. Ill parties father is with him as well . SGT. Thomas states that party has refused medical attention. Sgt. Thomas requested that facilities be sent to clean out the trash can. 3/26/08 9:32am Danvers Campus: Reports her ipod missing and presumed stolen from her office. 3/26/08 11:44am Danvers Campus: Female student reports another vehicle backed into her vehicle while parked in the Danvers campus parking lot # she will be in tomorrow to report it. 3/27/08 12:59am Lynn Campus: Lynn fire department on scene prior to Sgt. Silva. Lynn Fire reset the alarm upon Sgt. Silva arriving on scene. Silva informed by Lynn Fire Department that the alarm was in relation to the sprinkler system. Sgt. Silva informed transit police of the situation. transit PD will call there fire alarm co. 3/27/08 10:55am Lynn Campus: Suicidal male, ambulance called, transported to Salem Hospital VIA Atlantic Ambulance . 3/27/08 12:29pm Lynn Campus: Reports her vehicle was possibly struck while parked in the center aisle student parking main lot Lynn campus. 3/27/08 2:47pm Lynn Campus: Pat W reports the odor of burning wires outside in the hall near T102. OFC. Lorusso responding and confirms the odor. Sgt. Thomas requests Lynn Fire Department. Lynn Fire investigating with their heat sensing instruments . They determined the heater in the lobby has malfunctioned. 3/27/08 3:45pm Lynn Campus: A threatening message was found written on the wall. In the classroom.Sgt. Thomas & OFC. Khoun dispatched to sweep the Mcgee Building for any further threats. OFC. Matton is and has secured the crime scene. Chief Puska & Sgt Vaccaro Instigating. 3/31/08 3:35pm Danvers Campus: Mr. Paul Puska called the control desk to report that a student approached him and stated that he found a threatening note on his car windshield. Officer Pierre and Officer Eam responded. 4/01/08 7:11pm Lynn Campus: Students witnessed a hit and run in the Mcgee main parking lot. Both plates were recorded by witness and handed to OFC. Eam. OFC. Eam located the vehicle that was struck and noticed very minor scratches on the front passenger side. Victim notified of incident. Pictures were taken of the damage to the 4/03/08 5:12pm Lynn Campus: Sgt. Vaccaro observed two male and two female individuals hanging around east entrance. One party as observed with having a large bulge on he left side of his pants. Sgt. Vaccaro and OFC. Eam conducted a pat frisk of the two individuals and recovered a 3 ft x 2 in square club and a bat. The individuals claimed the weapons were in their posses ion for protection. Both weapon were seized, the parties were given a “No Verbal, No Trespass” order and sent on their way. 4/03/08 7:39pm Lynn Campus: Gang tag discovered inside the 2nd floor east end mens bathroom. Possible link to the two suspected MS 13 gang members whom were involved in an earlier encounter with Sgt. Vaccaro and officer Eam. 4/04/08 10:45am Danvers Campus: Reports sweet tarts put on vehicle. 4/04/08 6:41pm Lynn Campus: Received a call from the Lynn Police department about 911 hang up calls coming from the payphone in front of the campus police office of the MBTA. Check of the area nothing found. Lynn Police notified of findings. 4/05/08 1:54pm Lynn Campus: Received a report that an elderly female had fallen off the stage and hit her nose on the floor. OFC. Louf responded. OFC reports a female visitor was bleeding from the nose area. First aid was rendered however she declined being transported to the hospital at this time because she has a speech to give. At 2:25pm female party requests to be transported to the hospital. Atlantic ambulance contacted and transported to Salem hospital. 4/07/08 11:14am Lynn Campus: Ms. Ashley K. reports that while her Jeep Liberty was parked in the main student parking lot 1st row closest to the Lynnway, it was struck by a vehicle. The striking vehicle was parked right beside Ms. K. The vehicle had departed the main lot prior to OFC. Gaudenzis’ arrival. OFC. Gaudenzi investigating. 4/07/08 12:08pm Lynn Campus: OFC. Louf Jr reports that the unknown party is reporting to him that a person, later ID as Randall B, is threatening people with a club and trying to solicit money. He’s investigating. Sgt. Vaccaro dispatched for back up. Transit Police contacted, no officer on detail. Mr. B was check though CJIS and there was no activity . Mr. B is homeless the club was confiscated and was sent on his way without incident. 4/7/08 1:06pm Danvers Campus: Sgt. Silva received a report from a student, Donna V, who saw two motor vehicles with their windows smashed out in Danvers Lot 2. OFC. Ostrander located the vehicles in lot 2 adjacent to Ferncroft Rd. He reports it appears to be a smash and grab theft. Owners located and theft confirmed. Vehicle one had a Garmin GPS unit stolen with a value of $50.00 and vehicle two had a guitar with a value of $2,600 and a pet carrier with a value of $50.00. Danvers police advised, area wide radio Bolo announced on north tactical and the information was broadcast to the region via CJIS. Vehicles were processed and printed by Chief Puska. 4/07/08 2:53pm Lynn Campus: Eril W walked up to the desk and stated a gang called Quincy Terrace is going to beat him up. Lynn police were called and are responding 4/08/08 5:34pm Lynn Campus: Received a report of an assault and battery in the Lynn gym. A project yes student punched another project yes student two times in the face. The assault occur following an one youth being accidentally struck in the face with a basketball. Sgt Vaccaro dispatched. The sergeant reports both parties are minors. First aid was rendered. The minor responsible for the assault has been remove from the program and advised not to return to the college. The victims mother has been given legal advice should she want to peruse criminal charges. Mother of victim was advised of her legal rights to file charges. 4/10/08 10:18am Lynn Campus: Elissa A the college nurse is reporting that someone may have stolen a value of about 45 to 50 dollars. 4/10/08 1:18pm Danvers Campus: Sgt. Vaccaro reports hearing over the radio that Danvers fire was heading to berry hall for a fire alarm activation. Sgt Vaccaro and Chief Puska responding. Chief reports that a pull station was accidentally pulled by a female high school student. 4/10/08 12:48pm Danvers Campus: A mother of a female student called and requested to speak to a supervisor. Sgt Vaccaro spoke to her. The women reports the family is receiving harassing phone calls and e-mails at their residence from an unknown person. The subject reports he knows where they live and attend school. The mother is concerned for her daughters safety while she attends classes. She wanted us to be on the lookout for any suspicious persons lurking around her daughters vehicle. No specific threat has been made at this time and they have made a report to their local Police department. 4/10/08 8:02pm Lynn Campus: Received a call from instructor Dana L., who teaches a real estate course in T106. He's stating that a large group of youths are making loud noises on their skateboards in and around level 1 of the MBTA garage. Dispatched Sgt Thomas to back up OFC Lorusso on duty at the MBTA. Sgt reports no one in area now. No transit police OFC on duty. 04/10/08 08:37pm Lynn Campus: While monitoring the control area cameras, I observed a male party enter the kitchen which I knew to be closed but for some unknown reason left ajar. OFC Khuon and Sgt Thomas dispatched. Male Party (Harold B.) stated "He was just getting hot water for a cup of tea" The party is not a student but a homeless man who typically uses the cafe public use computer. Routine WMS and BOP was done nothing found. Party was searched and nothing was found. Sgt Thomas gave the party a verbal no trespassing order he left w/o incident. 04/11/08 8:32am Danvers Campus: Received a called from Kimberly E. Her electronic calculator was taken from Berry Library. Valued at around $100.00. 04/12/08 06:35pm Lynn Campus: A homeless male party who was intoxicated fell on the east end walkway and injured his head OFC Gaudenzi administered first aid by applying a gauze pad to stop the bleeding. Lynn fire notified, also Lynn Ambulance and police arrived 1842. Party was taken to Union Hospital. All external agencies cleared at 1850 04/14/08 09:13am Lynn Campus: Graffiti in the form of tagging was found on a wall between the 2nd and 3rd floor center staircase. OFC Louf JR took photos. Appears not to be gang related. 04/14/08 11:19am Lynn Campus: Report of a female w/chest pain. No Nurse on duty. All officers dispatched. Person refused medical treatment. 04/14/08 01:24pm Danvers Campus: Verbal warning for failure to stop, impeded operation, failure to signal. 04/14/08 01:32pm Lynn Campus: MBTA Property. Lynn fire dept @ MBTA to do an annual fire drill and inspection. LT. Defelice will meet them. All clear everything passed. 04/14/08 09:40pm Lynn Campus: Prossy N. reports that her car was hit while parked in the Washington St. lot on Friday April 11 between 1800-2100 OFC Gaudenzi to take photos and check CCTV system. 04/16/08 10:00am Danvers Campus: Ellen the operator reports the instructor approached her and stated that there are three female students outside room 111 in the allied making excessive noise. He states he asked them a couple of times to try to be a little quieter to no avail. There is a meeting of Lawyers in Room 111. 04/17/08 10:54am Danvers Campus: Loreen T. reports 1 case of salmon stolen from the freezer and 1 basket stolen. She is unavailable until Tuesday April 22, 2008. If you see something suspicious, report it at once! CAMPUS POLICE CONTINUEDFROM PAGE 1 on any previous driving violations, where they live/lived, transcripts, licenses, and employment references. “It they do not have the merits to carry. “Officers are protecting themselves as well as students. The tactics that we use don’t engage threats unless obligated,” assures Puska. Currently, the building. “Armed or not, campus police may not prevent a crisis. But right now, there is no opportunity,” says Chief Puska. There is a good chance that a campus police officer, assures us that we have a person of integrity,” comments Puska. Regardless of whether or not arming campus police at this particular college is an ethical solution, it is not fair to say that the safety of staff and students is technically in the hands of either Lynn or Danvers police departments, since the protocol for campus police is to wait outside for local police to arrive and prevent anyone from entering with proper firearms training, would prevent a life-threatening incident from escalating, however, only time will tell. “I am in favor of arming the campus police with guns. More threats are pouring in everyday TUITION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 out “The goal is not to drop students, but instead to help them better understand the costs associated with attending North Shore and then choose the option that best fits their needs now while options exist. As a final statement Creamer said “The bottom line is: you want to be sure when you register for courses that you know how plan to cover them financially – the sooner a student determines how they will cover their tuition and fees, the better it is for the student and the school” With this information it seemed appropriate to get opinions from students and staff around the school. Psychology Professor Jennifer Harris sympathizes with students but agrees with the new policy, “I understand it’s a shock and a huge adjustment, but, that’s how it is at most other schools. I was surprised (payments) were that way when I first came here, at most other schools if you don’t BY NICOLE LABRECQUE I've been putting off writing this article until the last minute. I'm aware that this is bad for a number of reasons but truth be told I don't feel I'm quite ready to acknowledge that after this, it's over, for real. No more Pennon, no more North Shore Community College. Everything changes after this. And with that said I now reserve the right to completely sap out in a nostalgic article that only The Pennon could appreciate: I'm not afraid to admit that I have an emotional attachment to this school and it's little newspaper. Why wouldn't I? In the past two years I've had an endless amount of interesting experiences. I've gained friends and support systems that I couldn't imagine not having. I've even found love in the Pennon office, twice and that is something I would have never expected. So, now it's almost over and graduation is approaching faster than I'd ever expect. Soon it will all be one big fond memory - the socials, productions nights, every embarrassing lecture Victoria made me cover because she knew she could make me do it, all of the music snobbery, Avril's kitty, the website that never got updated, Tony's chair, that motherboard Nate hung on the whiteboard "to keep order in the office," The post-it note chain, all of Giunta's phone calls, the new version of Quark we never got and everything else that I swear I will never forget. This special environment helped me grow in ways that I can't describe, life after high school is turbulent and it can be extremely difficult to adjust for some. I know without the support of my fellow Pennoners I wouldn't have flourished in the fashion that I have. With that said, I have to thank you all: Avril, Nicole, Nate, Tony, Robbie, Caitlin, Kate, Brandon, Grant, Burnsie and of course, Victoria. You're all fantastic individuals and working with you have made the past two years something great. Thank you and goodbye. A Wave Goodbye pay something, they will drop your classes by a certain date.” Harris believes it will ultimately benefit the school in terms of courses, “It should help cut down he number of classes cancelled at the last minute because we’ll know whose going to be in the classes sooner.” Students are not nearly as accepting of the new policy, student Tricia Richardson states “I think it’s stupid because I applied for financial aid and it might not be approved in Pennon Staff Bids Adieu NICOLE LABRECQUE BRANDON MASON Page 5 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon and I’m sick of hearing about all Campus Police, Chief Puska of the massacres at local cambelieves they will be taking a puses. If half the campus cops burden off of the Danvers and had guns, our problems would Lynn Police Departments. After be over and control would be all, what is the point of having exercised,” comments another campus police if they cannot student. “Better safe than sorry,” comments yet another fellow student. “What’s happened on other campuses in the past is an unfortunate reminder.” It is unfortunate that this controversy is even taking place, however at this point in time more safety precautions need to be considdefend themselves, as well as ered. students and staff, from a weapon much deadlier than both In opposition one comment mace and a nightstick comfrom the survey reads, “The bined? threat of violence will remain “Quite frankly, I see no need for even if the Campus Police were campus ‘police’ if they do not armed. I feel that the chance of a carry guns,” is a comment from violent act occurring on campus the survey. 81% of the 528 suris small enough not to warrant vey participants are in favor of the arming of campus police. I arming campus police. do not think carrying a firearm will in any way deter someone “We’re all in this together,” says from making threats or carrying Puska, who is aware of the difout a violent act on campus.” ferent perspectives of students, Campus police at Virginia Tech staff, and faculty. Many believe carry firearms, but did that prethat armed campus police could vent Seung-Hui Cho from potentially be an effective deterkilling 32 people and wounding rent and restore order on both many more? Lynn and Danvers campuses “We’re here to protect you,” during an emergency. reinforces Puska. “We take our jobs very seriously; we make The decision now is currently in our own arrests, and prosecute the hands of NSCC’s Board of our own arrests.” With more Trustees. authority presence from NSCC August” Richardson continued, “It’ll be a pain for people in charge because so many people are on financial aid – think of how many students the school may lose due to non-payment. July is a little too soon. Student Brian Poth agrees on the immediacy of the drop: “I feel that they shouldn’t drop the classes because if students are still in the process of paying they should have more time to get the money together. At least e-mail ([email protected]) or by phone – 978-726-4189 (Danvers) or 781-477-2191 (Lynn). A New Beginning: Farewelldeadlines. NSCC M Each month I learned BRANDON ASON It’s mind boggling how fast two years at North Shore Community College have passed me by. I have met a variety of enthusiastic students, professors, and advisors during my stay at the college, and the experience has helped me adapt and collaborate in different types of environments. Although I am excited to continue my academic career at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a Journalism major, I cannot forget the stepping-stones that have gotten me this far. The work ethic and perspectives I have developed are a direct result of working with NSCC’s authentic monthly newspaper, The Pennon. I did not know exactly what to expect when I submitted my first article in September of 2006, but I knew all along that I had an important job and I needed to do it well. Nobody ever said reporting was easy, and I found it to be quite time consuming and stressful, especially trying to make the deadline at the end of every month. But hey, life is full of BY give them a chance.” Regardless of opinion, students must have either paid tuition, started their payment plan, filed a FAFSA or submit a letter of intent from their employer by July 15th at 5:00pm, or their courses will be dropped. If there are any questions, financial services is more than willing to help at either campus, by more and more about reporting accurately, concisely, and as unbiased as possible. I owe a lot of my success to the students and staff that have contributed their opinions to help me create so many stories that circulate throughout the NSCC community. I would like to thank Victoria, the Pennon staff, and every professor and advisor that assisted me in making my college career both enjoyable and challenging, by providing me with solid research skills and plenty of room to grow as a student. I would encourage everyone to take advantage of the real opportunities offered here at the college. Regardless of my generous contributions, I feel like I have only scratched the surface in my attempt to discover the various aspects of the NSCC culture. My two years here have passed me by, and to be honest, it is a bit heartrending. However, it’s time to move on and I’m taking a piece of North Shore Community College with me. CHEERS! 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B Y N ICOLE L ABRECQUE Artist: Bauhaus Album: Go Away White Release: March 2008 (Beggars Banquet) Some bands have the power of longevity, some bands don’t. For example, The Cure’s been making albums since 1978 and they’re consistently good… well at least not awful. I can’t say the same for this new Bauhaus album. I just can’t. Understand that I want to love it and write an amazing review about it, but, I cannot write a biased review, furthermore I’m not capable of composing a lie cliché Goth abortion I’ve ever witnessed, with Peter Murphy’s Neil Diamondesque vocals crooning over an obnoxiously disjointed drumbeat… and the whistling. Don’t get me started. It hurts to think about it. “Too much 21st Century” sounds like a blatant Bowie rip off and Daniel Ash’s guitar work is severely disappointing because I know that he is way more creative and talented than that. The only song I had any piece of hope for left in me was “The Dog’s a Vapour” because that is the coolest song titled I’ve ever heard of. But, I was massively disappointed for it is even more boring than the two embarrassments BAUHAUS that elaborate. This album is awful. What the hell were they thinking!? Fist, let me inform you of Bauhaus’ history, they released four utterly fantastic albums in between 1979 and 1983, then they broke up and formed several successful side projects. They were never meant to be long lasting, there were too many talented but pretentious egos for one creative machine to handle. But that was okay because what they made in that short period of time was amazing. Why did they have to go and ruin that with this abomination of an album? I just don’t understand. The songs are not original. “Black Stone Heart” is the most I’ve previously mentioned. I’d continue but I think you can all see the point here. It’s just not good. The members of this band are not the same people they were 30 years ago and should stick to their new creative outlets. I’m sure a new Love & Rockets album would be much less of a disappointment. Grade: D- The Committee of Comics Culture Convention BY: AVRIL DUNCAN Stardate 1230.04102008. My squadron is currently stationed in the Lecture Hall. Five representatives of five different alien races sat poised around a table at the front of the room, each well respected in their own medium. The first, Jason Burns, a graphic novel writer. Second, Gareth Hynes, primarily a writer but also a painter. Third, Patrick Hoyle, an artist and writer. Next is Jason Kruse, an artist, and lastly Jorge Vega, a graphic novelist. The gatekeeper led the representatives and the audience through the ceremony; giving questions that each in turn would answer. My squadron and I looked on, the insights of their intellect was crucial to our future here. “How did you get into comics?” the gatekeeper asked tentatively, broad smiles replied him as the wise ones thought. “Accident,” said one. “Long-time artist.” “Comic fan.” “Theatre student.” “Animator.” “Writer.” “Were you, or are you a fan of comics?” Most were fans of American comics. Patrick Hoyle commented that he enjoys reading comics by a creator who “obviously loves what he’s doing.” Jorge Vega admits that he enjoys monster hero comics such as The Incredible Hulk, even though that kind of This month I had the honor and privilege of meeting Corporal Chester Nez. He was born in New Mexico in 1921. When he was younger he lived on a Navajo reservation. As a young boy he took care of sheep. He had to go to school to learn how to speak the English language. In 1942 he became one of the original twenty nine to become a Navajo code talker. He went to boot camp at Camp Pendle in sunny California. He was part of the 382nd platoon in the Marine Corps. The most amazing thing about the code talkers is that their code was never broke, despite how hard the Japenese tried. Their taste of combat was Guada canal. hero is “someone you almost don’t want to come and save you.” “How do people respond to you as a comic artist?” asked the gatekeeper. “Most people,” said Jason Burns, “they just don’t get it.” Each of them tells of an equally hard time they have convincing everyday folk that writing, drawing, and publishing graphic novels is a tangible job. “What do you think of more serious comic art, such as the 9/11 Commission?” The wise ones agreed that such serious Code Talker discussions dropped into a brighter medium made the information more accessible, not necessarily dumbed down. “It’s easier for people to read a graphic novel, than it is to read legal documents. Even the illiterate can follow the pictures,” said Patrick Hoyle. “What are some of the rising trends in the industry, as of late?” “Ebooks,” boomed Gareth Hynes and Patrick Hoyle at once, “but we’ve tried them, and we don’t see them becoming very successful.” “What you see that’s very important now,” started Jason Kruse, “is ability to make the work intermedium. A story that works well in comics, but could also be turned into a movie or TV show.” Jorge Vega also suggested that the common folk check out wowio.com a website in which creators and readers alike can enjoy comics. Finally, the gatekeeper bravely asked the wise ones for their advice. The wise ones deliberated a minute, and one by one they gave their piece of advice: Don’t go to school for comic art, be ready to fail and live in poverty for a while, do the work, make lots of friends – networking is very important. in every major offense during the war. In 1945 Corporal Nez got an honorary discharge. When Chester returned he said that he at first had a hard time readjusting to civilian life. Later on in life Chester was called back to serve in the Korean conflict. On July,26,2001 Chest received the gold medal. The Code talkers were used Poetry Column Oh look at you trees swaying and dancing in the wind. Changing patterns with your complex branch systems. I sit here in such lonely state Watching you trees mingle, dance, and date With no thoughts of your phyce's fate. So focused, in such a state To be a tree So to dance with the rest of the world To be free. May I come and swing from your branch and sing? May I come and learn, touch and get a glimpse of your innate wisdom tips? Is it murder to eat an apple from the branch I see, or is it just another act in this world of divinity that is all throughout the world worlds world we see? Please tell me wondrous wood creature Just how to be A simple A wise A self actualized human tree. "... grow only on what one knows is upright human being... stop killing, just live in love and know what sort of seeds your spilling..." "That", the tree whispers through its leaves "Is the way to be a self actualized human tree." Damion A Cotter THE LAST SOLDIER Monuments tremble When a veteran dies… I didn’t know, indeed That 2-3 miles from my home I breathed the same air with 111 year old Anthony Pierro of Swampscott Who died February 2007— his final battle. Last living Massachusetts veteran of World War I. 111 years—three numbers—God the spirit three in one. Born and raised in Forenza, Italy He moved to the United States in 1914 And later—to write himself into history Served in France with the 82nd Division AEF, 320 Field Artillery. 111 years—three numbers as three stars Hung on the chest of Anthony’s war jacket A uniform with jodhpurs, combat boots, canvas leggings, Half- bowl helmet with a visor… On his shoulders—the bedroll and the wooden rifle with bayonet. Soldier-of-the-army-corps-khakigreen-gray! In Arlington Cemetery—the grave, The marble Tomb of the Unknown Soldier—is trembling, Remembering… 111 years—three numbers—three legends Onto three generations This is the strength of a nation This is America’s soil. ROZI THEOHARI Performing Arts at NSCC Join the PAC -- The NSCC Performing Arts Council -- and be part of a creative team that will help you explore your artistic voice, meet new people and become an advocate or leader in the performing arts while adding diverse experience to your resume! In the P.A.C. Individuality is honored and all of our members are encouraged to discover their artistic voice in a supportive environment. Alumni Association sponsored “What Not to Wear” fashion show, and the Student Life Annual Variety Show. Some of our other activities included a special choreographed presentation of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” at the annual Halloween Party, and participation in the city of Lynn’s Central Scare Haunted House. In addition, this spring, PAC students introduced the campus to PAC STUDENTS PERFORM "A COUPLA QUACKS" What is The Performing Arts Council (P.A.C.)? We are a student organization that provides a wide array of creative opportunities for the entire college community, including two mainstage productions per year. As a member of the P.A.C. you’ll have an opportunity to assist in the production of any or all of our theatrical performances; you’ll be able to gain important experience as a performer, stage manager, production technician and / or arts administrator; you’ll be offered chances to attend cultural events and to see local pro- the concept of “Gorilla Theatre.” Modeled after the spontaneous street theatre popular during the 1960’s known as Guerrilla Theatre, the PAC’s version is less politically motivated, but still offers spontaneous and inspired fun for the whole college community. Throughout the spring semester, students presented short plays in unexpected places on each campus; with each Gorilla performance lasting from 5 to 15 minutes, people with more limited time still had a chance to enjoy the performing arts at the college. In fact, before the semester is over the P.A.C. Page 9 May 2006 – NSCC Pennon Top Ten Ideas for the Summer BY ZACHARY CAREY With yet another beautiful summer on the horizon, I’m sure that everyone has something special planned. Since summer is my favorite season of the year, I’d like to give my fellow students tips on how to make it even more sizzling. 1.Hampton Beach: Whether it’s a day or even an entire week, you can never go wrong with this summer hotspot. Notable attractions include the Casino’s Ballroom, Master Sand Sculpting Competition, numerous restaurants/snack shacks, and arcades. 2.Salisbury Beach: If you’d rather not make the trek to New Hampshire, you can always rely on Salisbury Beach as a closer alternative. Even though it isn’t as expansive as Hampton Beach, there’s still plenty to enjoy. My favorite features are Sal’s Pizza, Joe’s Playland, and of course, the beach itself. 3.Funspot: The drive is a little over two hours, but it’s worth your time. Located in Laconia, NH, it offers mini-golf, gokarts, a gigantic selection of tion on your summer to-do list. My favorite animals here are the penguins, seals, tortoises, and sharks. 6.Catch a Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park: 2008 is gearing up to be another outstanding year for the Boston Red Sox. If you can score tickets to a game this summer, it’ll be a fun and memorable event that you won’t easily forget. As someone who has attended two games, take my word for it. 7.Water Country: This summertime tourist attraction is always a great place for families. Make sure you pack up a cooler, towels, and snacks if you plan to spend an entire day here. The wave pool is my personal favorite, but make sure you grab a tube or else you’ll be in for a rough trip. 8.Canobie Lake Park: If you and your friends want to visit a theme park, but would prefer to stay local than fly to Florida, there’s always Canobie Lake Park in Salem, New Hampshire. Rides, arcades, and free con- certs are the order of the day at this place. 9.Salem Night Tours: Downtown Salem has a rich, fascinating history. The best way to learn about it is to take a FENWAY PARK MICHAEL CACETE AS "THE BEAST" fessional performances on an ongoing basis; and you’ll be part of a fun and creative team! This year’s P.A.C. productions included “A Coupla Quacks; a Pair of Shorts by Molière” and “The Masque of Beauty and the Beast” by Michael Elliot Brill. In addition, students participated in regular performance events for the college community and beyond, including a series of student-directed one-acts for Arts in April, the Student Life and will unleash one more Gorilla theatre event in tandem with the Program Council’s Spring Fling! If you would like to be involved with the Performing Arts Council, contact Matthew Woods (Performing Arts Coordinator) today! Drop by the Student Life office at LW171, call 781-593-6722, extension 6228, or email [email protected]. classic ‘80s arcade games, and much more. Once you visit this happening joint, you’ll be begging to go back again and again. 4.Salem Willows: This longstanding perennial never gets boring. Besides the famous chop suey sandwiches, there’s Peppy’s Pizza (Salem’s best pizza, not Mandee’s!), the Willows Casino, E.W. Hobbs’ homemade ice cream, and plenty of other delights. I go here quite often, so don’t be surprised if you see me there. 5.The New England Aquarium: If you love aquatic sea creatures as much as I do, put this attrac- tour with other people and a guide, who will teach you about some of the interesting stories of various locales. 10.The Coco Key Water Resort: Located at the Sheraton Hotel in Danvers, this is also an ideal hotspot for families. It features two Jacuzzis, a 40-bucket that dumps water, an A&W bar, Pizza Hut, and more. HEALTH Page 10 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon A nd EC: Every Woman should have it on Hand! BY SARAH KENNEDY, MPH Emergency Contraception (EC), a.k.a. the Morning-After-Pill, is a necessity for the modern-day woman. EC is emergency birth control, which may be of use in a number of situations. It can be taken to prevent pregnancy after sex when a condom breaks, birth control is not taken correctly or none is used, or sexual assault occurs. It acts as a backup method in these and other situations, when your original plan for contraception falls through. It’s hard to predict when the need for EC may arise, so it’s smart to have on hand in can buy Plan B over-the-counter from a pharmacist for $40-$50, or from Health Quarters for $25 (with proof of age), a much more affordable option for most people. •Women under 18 need a prescription to get Plan B from a pharmacist. At Health Quarters, they may receive Plan B on-site after a clinical assessment and are written a prescription. •Some pharmacists have been specially trained in the Massachusetts EC Pharmacy Access Program. These pharmacists are able to distribute Plan B without a prescription to women of any age. Go to www.massECnetwork.org for a Science Fit and Fun Health Fair 2008 ARCHIE BANDERA PRESILAH NUNEZ your medicine cabinet, just in case. Here are the important facts about EC or Plan B, the brand name: •Plan B is 89% effective when taken within 72 hours of intercourse. The sooner it’s taken, the more effective it is, but it can be effective up to 5 days/120 hours after sex. Take Plan B as soon as you can, but if you can’t take it right away, it could be effective up to 5 days later. •Plan B is not the same as Mifeprex, also known as the “abortion pill.” Mifeprex terminates an early pregnancy, while Plan B prevents pregnancy. If taken when a woman is already pregnant, Plan B will not harm the pregnancy. Often, these two medications are confused when in reality they are completely different. •Women and men 18 and older list of participating pharmacies and pharmacists. •EC is not a substitute for other contraceptives. It is not as effective as regular birth control and provides no protection from HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). Having a pack of EC on hand gives you the option of protecting yourself from the risk of pregnancy, when you may need it most. If you are interested in more information about accessing EC, contraception or reproductive health services, call 978.927.9824 x2111 or visit Health Quarters online at www.healthq.org. RAYMOND CHOINIERE AND STEPHEN SHERIDAN, NORTH SHORE PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS FROM NSCC AESTHETIC PROGRAM CPR INSTRUCTOR:MARK FORTUNA HEIMLICH MANEUVER DEMONSTRATING BY LESLEY PETERS, ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SECRETARY What Not to Wear How important is that first impression when going to inter- explained the do’s and don’ts of interviewing. The evening came together through the collaborative efforts of the Alumni Association, Student Life, Cosmetology and COSMOTOLOGY MAKEUP ARTISTS view for a new job? That was the question posed at the premiere Student/Alumni fashion show aptly named “What Not to Wear.” The Alumni Association was keen to being an informative yet fun event to the Lynn Campus in hopes of reaching out to the student body and in particular those students graduating and looking for a job. Student Models, Archie Bandera, Nick Medico, Stephan Orival, Maryvett Tello and Candi Morgan first wore outfits that would not get them the job offer they longed for and then changed into more professional attire later in the evening to demonstrate how dressing the part can land you the job of your dreams. The announcers for the evening Vice President Donna Richemond and Vice President Sandra Edwards proved that should they quit their day jobs they could still earn a living in the entertainment world. The students modeled clothes from TJ Maxx and Giblees. The evening was rounded out with an informative discussion with Heather Weston, HR Manager at the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Heather Culinary Arts programs. The event was designed and put together in 6-8 weeks which shows how well all the departments at NSCC can work together. Page 11 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon yours. Make sure your resume reflects the job position that is open Spell and word check your resume and print out extra copies Find out where the company is located and do a dry run, see how long it takes you to get there Be at least 15 minutes early At The Interview: Nice firm handshake and make eye contact If you do not know the answer to something don’t make anything up Do not lie about your job skills Ask questions; remember you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you Do not discuss money or benefits Ask when they expect to make a decision and when you expect to hear from them Take a business card from everyone you meet After the Interview COSMOTOLOGY MAKEUP ARTISTS Interviewing can be extremely stressful, but if you take a few of Heather’s suggestions you may well come away with the perfect job. Here are a few tips: Before the interview: Research the company, the mission statement and the culture. Make sure their goals fit with Send nice thank you notes stressing why you are the right person for the job If you do not hear by the date, follow up with a phone call to let HR know you are still very interested. Do not hound them though. beneficial for you inquire “Who Is Your Target Audience”. call members who will be in attendance and ask them relevant questions to your topic, look at the local town newspaper about the town’s current events, look at websites or town bulletins for information that will provide interesting facts about people, buildings, schools or event. “Find Your Platform” Public Speaking Tips BY SHERRI RAFTERY, M. ED. WHO IS YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE? “The words you choose to say something are just as important as the decision to speak”. Author Unknown Before speaking to a group or at an invited event it would be Here are some suggestions: Ask the meeting planner or person who invited you to speak some questions before the event such as; How many people will be in attendance? What are their age ranges? Will there be both males and woman in the audience or just males or just females? Are the active older adults? Are they students? What grades are they in? These types of questions will help you find out your target audiences background. Other ways to find out information is to use the telephone and It will be much better if you are prepared and know “Who Is Your Target Audience” than to get there and find out you are speaking to the wrong crowd! Do you have a “Find Your Platform” question? Email me Sherri Raftery, [email protected] Want to join Toastmasters? www.toastmasters.org www.district31.org In Memory of Laura C. Linehan Laura C. Linehan of Melrose, an NSCC student in the Medical Administrative Assistant program, passed away at age 20 in Jacksonville, Florida on April 4. She had left the College and the local area earlier in the fall semester to move to Florida with her devoted mother, Ann in hopes of receiving a second liver transplant to aid her failing health. Born with tyrosinemia, a deadly liver disease that had required her initial transplant surgery at aged two years, Laura now desperately needed yet another liver. Ten years after the initial transplant operation, “Laura was one of those students who came to class every day with great enthusiasm and excitement. She was funny, lively and always first to respond to a question.” In addition to her course work, she maintained a Caring Bridge website where she informed and encouraged others with similar medical issues through her journal of her treatment at the Mayo Clinic. To date her website (www.caringbridge.org/visit/lau ralinehan ) has had over 32,000 visits from family and friends, indicating her ability to reach and touch others despite her LAURA IN HAWAII it was discovered that a transfusion with tainted blood during this childhood surgery had infected her with Hepatitis C. A match was found for her on April 4; however, the surgery proved unsuccessful due to her seriously deteriorated medical condition. As part of her short but livedto- the- fullest life, Laura attended classes at the Danvers Campus from September 2006 to October 2007. She had resumed classes in the fall 2007, but requested an administrative withdrawal so that she could temporarily move to Florida with her mother while her Dad, James and two older sisters, Drew and Cara remained in Melrose, supporting her across the miles. Her English professor, Mr. Lou Geoffrion kept in contact with her and forwarded a hopeful message from her Mother that a liver had been found and that she was headed to surgery on the morning of April 4 at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Unfortunately despite her courageous struggle, time had run out for Laura and she succumbed to liver disease. Mr. Geoffrion, in recalling Laura in his classes said of her: serious illness and death. The College Community sends its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, professors, and fellow classmates. In life and in death, Mr. Geoffrion relates: “Laura was a strong and vocal champion of Organ Donation in Massachusetts, which needs to be greatly expanded to save more lives.” The reason Laura traveled to Jacksonville was due to the chronic shortage of organs in the New England area. Adrian Walker called attention to Laura’s plight, in particular and other patients’ situation, in general in his Boston Globe March 7 column, “ A Southern Transplant” : “The problem is, in New England patients have to be at risk of dying in a matter of months to reach the top of the list.” Throughout her brief but touching life and by her untimely death, Laura set out on an ardent mission to raise the consciousness of all to this very worthy cause. For more information about organ donation and how you have the power to donate life, visit the New England Organ Bank website at www.neob.org ART Feature Page 2 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon Photography Digital By Kim D. Pickard, Photographer Robin Wrighton The fire alarm honks early in the morning, you're sleepy but instantly alert, without thinking you grab three things – this is not a drill, it is based on facts obtained from surveys and reports after a fire – what are they? icle Probably the only record of your life and your ancestry. A visual connection to your past, to who you are. Memories fade and become distorted. Photographs regenerate memories and create a link to your ancestors more powerful and accurate than any link on a web site. Once that photographic link is broken only parts of it, at best, can be stitched back together. Often the entire visual cloth of your family is irretrievably gone. Evaporated. Marketers and advertisers spend millions and millions of dollars every year to influence your buying actions. Thousands of words are written to engage you. But none of them compare to the power of the photograph. A picture says more and influences people faster than anything else. Whether it is the image on a billboard, a picture on the web or in a brochure, a likeness on the cover of a magazine, or the family snapshots, nothing conveys meaning like a photograph. Kim Pickard teaches Digital Photography at North Shore Community College. His Bachelor’s is a duel degree in Photographic Illustration and Journalism, his Master’s is in Business with a concentration in Internet Strategies. View his web site at www.kdpickardphotography.com. View student pictures at http://myweb.northshore.edu/users/sfuhs/portfolio/portfolio_pages/index.html an art or a science?” is best consigned to a beginning philosophy student. My answer is simultaneously, “both”. The better question, that often does not get asked is, of what use is photography? My answer is, “whatever you want it to be”. Photography is a basic communication skill. We could live without photography, but life would not be as rewarding. To answer is digital is a breath of fresh air. Pun intended, because I don’t have to work in a smelly darkroom anymore. The longer answer is film is not dead, there are still some things you can do with film you can not do with digital, but those distinctions are fading. Again, pun intended but I will explain it in class. Digital wins hands down. It is quicker, cheaper, less taxing on the environment – I wish I had it years ago. Digital photography gives me so much more control over the image. I have more creative tools. I make fewer compromises. I think differently. But the essence of photography has not changed. It is still, foremost, a communications tool. Family, pets and photographs, in Sometimes those that order. communications The first two are obvious, they are artistic, are living, loved, irreplaceable sometimes they things. The third, the family are business, and photographs, are not living but Christine Acampa sometimes just they are loved and irreplaceable. very personal Interesting pictures often come at unexpected times. The house and its contents family pictures. Christine asked her daughter to help her clean up a watery PHOTOGRAPHY is are only things of which you Each has a difmess, so her daughter dressed for the task. what you want it to be can buy more. ferent reason and Debating the old philopurpose, each reThe photographs are history. sophical saw of, “is photography replace photography we would quires a different approach. have to invent something like That is what I like about Digital drawing. But not everyone is Photography at North Shore very good at drawing. PhotograCommunity College. It is in the phy is easier and more accurate. Graphic Arts program which There are fewer chances for error. gives it a wide range of applicaUntil George Eastman invented tions. The most important is the Kodak camera in 1889 communications – photography photography was not available to is used to communicate an idea, all of us. For nearly 50 years, a concept, a feeling, an emotion. photography was relegated to a We use it to grab peoples’ attendisciplined few who had the tion and that is common whether time, money and fortitude to you use it in a brochure, hang it learn the considerable craft, or on the wall or put it in the family those who had the money to hire album. How we do it to optimize a photographer. the image for each purpose varies, but the core remains the same. In the last ten or so years, photography has taken another turn, The basics of camera operation – the scientific revolution enabling f-stop and shutter speed for exdigital photography, that has ample – remain the same no matgiven us more options and conter what our purpose. trol. I picked ten years as the birth date for this metamorphosis Control over your equipment is because that is about when it the same whether you are using started to become mainstream. I photography to scratch an artistook my first digital photograph tic urge or creating an image to about 25 years ago. sell something. Control it well and you will draw more people WHICH is better? into your image. Disregard it at “So, which is better, digital or your own peril. Jodi Suderman film?” I want to dump this quesThis Self Portrait accentuates pure shape and form and near tion onto another philosophical The rules and elements of monotone this image looks good in either color or black and white. heap, but it has validity. My short composition do not change. They Jodi Suderman Originally shot in color this image highlights the delicacy of black and white photography. Seven ways to improve your pictures. % I I Avoid the Bulls Eye – Do not center your subject, instead use the Rule of Thirds. % I I Rule of Thirds – Divide your picture into thirds vertically and horizontally. Place major vertical and horizontal imagery along those lines. Put your center of interest at the intersection of two of those lines. % I I Color and Shape – Use color only when color is really outstanding. Use black and white when shapes and forms are more important. Bracket for Insurance – Contrary to what the camera manufacturers say your light meter does not always give you the correct exposure. Bracket your exposure on important images, taking some pictures that are purposely under and over exposed. % I I Go Vertical – Life is not horizontal. At least a third of your pictures would be better if they are vertical, turn your camera for vertical pictures. % I I Get in Closer – We tend to visually crop out excess parts of the picture in the view finder. Get in so closer it hurts, then get in closer. % I I S q u e e z e the Shutter Slowly – Lightly squeeze the shutter. Press it too fast or too hard and you will move the camera, blurring the image. % I I Page 3 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon Krystalyn Burns Six feet long this picture is the essence of where the sky meets the water meets the land. Made from several images stitched together in Photoshop. are basic tenants that lead to a better picture. Forego them and fewer people will look at your picture, except in certain cases where the subject is so outstandingly overwhelming is extends beyond the bounds of the traditional rules. Then you have an extraordinary image. In print, on the web or on the wall, how your image will be viewed effects not only how you photograph your subject but also how you deal with it in post production. Each use has its own set of considerations to maximize the impact of the picture. The WHY of the image The reason for taking the picture effects how you take the picture. There are several ways to do it, but the photographer must figure out the best way. They need to ask themselves, why am I doing this, what is it to accomplish? Then proceed with the most graphic way to effectively hit the viewer between the eyes. One of the most important things a photographer can know is that one picture can not do everything! Sometimes it takes multiple pictures for different purposes. You shouldn’t photograph a family member the same way you photograph a soft drink. The strange thing is that much of the same knowledge is used to photograph each, often with only slight differences to accentuate each. Film or digital, art, science or business the basics of photography remain essentially the same. The controls are essentially the same. B&W vs Color This photo by Rachel Reed shows there are a lot of different ways to have fun with portraits. This is one area where digital has done most new photographers little favor. Digital photography is inherently in color. But only one third of what we photograph should be in color – because color is important. At least a third of our subjects are better rendered in black and white, because color is not important and can even get in the visual way. Knowing when it is best to convert to B&W is an aesthetic consideration – the subject will just look better that way because. Most film photographers started out in B&W so they have an advantage over the color only photographer. They see and understand the artistic considerations more readily. I’m pleased that many of my students have a graphic background so they are already familiar with the color vs B&W conundrum. The version of Adobe Photoshop we use at NSCC enables quick experimentation not only with the conversion of color to B&W but also provides controls to enhance the B&W version that were previously only available to B&W photographers using filters on the camera. in Digital Photography. For those who want to take image editing and manipulation to the next level we offer Electronic Imaging. Many non-professional digital photographers will find that In Camera or Photoshop Without a doubt one of the great advantages of digital photography is the control over the final image enabled by a number of software packages. Some things that were traditionally done in the camera can now be done in Photoshop. This does not relieve the photographer from knowing and using the camera controls, far from it. But it does enable the photographer to pick the best method to accomplish certain tasks. The addition of tools like Photoshop is part of the changing face and capability of photography. It opens up new creative and artistic paths. A graphic artist needs to know Photoshop in depth, it is the industry standard. Digital photographers should, at a minimum, understand the basic tools in Photoshop to change exposures and colors, cropping and printing. We cover these basics some of the lesser programs do what they need at a fraction of the price, although starting with Photoshop provides a common platform and language. I have an expensive camera, why can’t I take good pictures? I have quit counting the number of times I’ve been asked this question. Really, I don’t make this stuff up. There are two equally relevant answers to the question. The first is take your camera off automatic. The automatic features, exposure included, are just averages. If you use them you will take average pictures. Automation is okay for FACES OF NSCC PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS Congratulations to the winners of the Faces of NSCC Photo Contest! Student First Place Robin Wrighton "Student Portrait" Student Second Place David Chhan "Road to Success" Faculty Winner Irene Fernandez "Faces at NSCC" "Thank you" to all who participated in making this photo project a success! Be sure to check Pipeline for web access to the slide show. http://www.northshore.edu/facesofnscc/ Staff Winner Channa Srey "Real Opportunities" point-and-shooters, it is trouble for real photographers. Let me put it another way, those ads and the people in the store that say this camera takes perfect pictures lied. Or, maybe they really believe it and just don’t know better. A very warm thank you to Gary Ham for all his magic in creating the Faces of NSCC slide show! (sponsored by the Diversity Leadership Committee and the Multicultural Society) Ernesto Ferman Secondly, and this is the more important issue, an expensive camera let’s anyone take very sharp bad pictures. A good photographer can take a good picture with a bad camera. It is not about the equipment – it is about your ability and creativity as a photographer. Good photography requires simultaneously invoking the triad of camera, composition and communication. You need to: 1. know and use the basics of a reasonable camera; 2. understand and employ the elements of composition; 3. know what you are trying to do with your photography, then use the camera and com position to do it – no matter whether your goal is photo graphic art, the business use of photography or to take better family pictures. I have little desire to turn you into a professional photographer. If that is what you want to do, great, I can help you. I have had several students turn pro, they must have done okay because I lost contact with them when they were globe trotting the world taking pictures. I do want to help people take better, more meaningful, more useful pictures for whatever the reason – commercial, business or personal purposes. I want to help them take pictures that catch peoples eyes and make them stop and stare a few seconds longer. Put a disk of your important digital images in a safe deposit box in the bank – it is one less thing to grab when you are running from a fire! Page 14 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon Announcements: Resources Against Violence Betty Williams, Sue Ellen Robinson and Howie Sylvetsky, who brought their classes to this “A Focus on Men: The Dynamics of Domestic Abuse.” On Thursday, April 3rd, Resources Against Violence (RAV) presented its Spring program entitled “A Focus on Men: The Dynamics of Domestic Abuse.” The program was led by Dan Ellis, the Director of the Batterer’s Program at Tri-City Mental Health, who is also an adjunct faculty member here. His talk outlined the many different forms that abuse takes, as well as the escalation from verbal to physical abuse. A short video demonstrated the progres- TWO DOZEN YEARS AND STILL BIKING! sion of a contentious discussion that led into physical violence The event was well attended by students, faculty and staff, and participation was lively. According to The Salem News, domestic violence has increased on the North Shore as well as across the entire state this year, and is reaching epidemic proportions The RAV group is continuing its efforts to provide relevant and accessible information to our community. We would like to thank Professors, who attended the event. We appreciate your ongoing support of our team and its efforts. We also want to particularly thank Dan Ellis for his time and expertise. HAWC Note: program, as well as everyone We would like to thank everyone who walked (and /or donated) to the HAWC walk. All of your donations helped meet their goal of $150,000.Official" totals" and number of walkers will be announced soon. Thanks again for your continued support of such a worthwhile organization.Hopefully we will see you walking with our team next year. KATHY FAULKNER, CAROLE HUNTER & RAV Scholarship Opportunity Each year the Engineering Science Transfer Program has the privilege of receiving two scholarships from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at Troy, New York. The Joseph H. Smith Jr. '45 Award was created for the most outstanding student in the engineering science program at affiliated two-year colleges. The winner of this award will be awarded with a medal and a certificate. In addition, the recipient will receive a merit scholarship of $10,000 if he/she chooses to attend the College of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This will be my 24th consecutive summer of bicycling for the Jimmy Fund for cancer research and treatment at Boston’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute. I shall have the pleasure of cycling from Boston to Bourne. The Garnet D. Baltimore Rensselaer Award and Scholarship is awarded to the qualifying African American, Hispanic, or Native American student with the highest combined average in mathematics and science. I would be most grateful to you if you could sponsor my 2008 bikea-thon, The Pan Mass Challenge begining on Saturday, Aug. 2, 08. with a contribution of any amount. Kindly write a check payable to the Jimmy Fund. Please send all contributions to me at my office, LW328. With deep appreciation. --Sheldon Brown Loan Exit Counseling Online This year students will be able to complete loan exit counseling online. Any student who will be graduating, transferring or leaving NSCC before Sept. '08 should go to http://www.northshore.edu/services/fa/index.html... the loan exit is located in "featured links" . Remember, any student who had a stafford loan at any time while attending NSCC (not just the students who had a loan for this year!!!) MUST complete this requirement . There will also be one "in person " loan exit session on Tuesday, May 20 in Lynn RM LW201 at 9am. Students who fail to meet this requirement will not be able to receive transcripts and will have a HOLD for graduation. Please contact Carole Hunter @ x4347 ( [email protected] ) if you have questions.... Pennon Staff Wishes you all a safe and fun summer!!! Pennon Meeting Time: If you are interested in learning more about the Engineering Science Transfer Program and the scholarship opportunities please contact Professor Joyce Jeong at [email protected] or Professor Mary Beth Steigerwald at [email protected]. May 8th 2PM Video Conference Room Both Campuses Page 15 May 2006 – NSCC Pennon We need your written opinions to fill up this page. Send us your opinion about anything! Up to 500 words. Preferably in MS Word 2003. Send to [email protected] or drop off at any Student Life Office or The Pennon Office (DM 127). It will be edited for spelling and grammar. Opinions and editorials are not necessarily those of The Pennon. In Response To Anonymous I am writing in response to the anonymous opinion writer, of last months March issue. Anonymous made statements implying that “at this point and juncture, that is simply impossible” to cease utilization of oil. Also, you are displaying a fixated mindset revolving around the economic dependency on petroleum. Dear Sir or Mam, your statements are compatible with the millions of other uninformed and blindsided Americans. A majority of individuals are unaware of the technological advances concerning Alternative Fuels, energy efficient methods, and earth friendly resources. Options consist of Biodiesel, Hydrogen, Ethanol, Solar Energy, Ecohomes, electric, “wind”, Hydropower, etc. Out of the nine, Biodiesel is highly profitable, rapidly renewable, less expensive, greatly popular, and immensely effective towards ceasing global warming. Ecohomes, are more inexpensive than traditional home building, and rated excellent with insulation, and does not require a heating or cooling system. There are many current alternative energy methods than oil consumption. Currently, we could immediately cease production of petroleum and actually perceive a noticeable difference in the environment. Biodiesel is processed vegetable oil that is biodegradable, nontoxic, and virtually free of aerostatic and sulfur. The vegetable oil undergoes Transesterfication, which separates Methyl Esters (Biodiesel) and glycerin which is valued to manufacture soap. Biodiesel can be utilized in any compression ignition engine (Diesel) with or without modifications. Due to our nation’s obesity statistics, we produce massive quantities of left over grease at almost a geometric rate. It’s less expensive to manufacture, and distribute than it is oil. Trucking fleets are yet bewildered as well as ignorant to change. Humans are the most intellectual and complex creatures on this planet. In addition, we are corruptive and destroyers of all living objects. Yet a majority of us are conscious of the new technology, yet still arrogant in utilizing it. We hear the irritating complaining of truck fleets concerning petroleum diesel, yet they still purchase it. Ask you’re self, who currently runs the economy? Why utilize the mantle when the lithosphere posses far greater values? Why were the electric cars crushed? Why is the Hybrid, labeled efficient when gas is aiding the engine? Why is electrolysis (extracting hydrogen from water) not performed at an industrial rate as petroleum? Do you still want to be an unsatisfied consumer of oil? Pennon Editor, I am passing on my thoughts of all Campus Police and Police Forces through out the United States, and bearing arms. While reading the reactions to the article in the Pennon of the April 2008 issue, and being married to a Policeman, myself, I feel that people are not looking in to the safety of the Police as well. Pepper Spray, night sticks, and tazers are only a part of what Campus Police and our Police Forces are trained to use for the safety of themselves and the people that they are protecting. They are also trained and licensed to use a fire arm, and must be accountable for using a weapon, night sticks and tazers. Granted this is a very sensitive subject, and with the world that we live in, the safety of all should be valued and protected and I feel safer with the Campus Police and Police Forces bearing arms. I realize that when people hear guns they become afraid. But do you realize that people have been killed with other means besides guns. How many people are dying every day driving a car, or having some other means of accidents. People are killed every day with just an object that someone can reach and hit someone with on the head. So should we outlaw cars etc. that are items we use every day. I realize what a bullet can do to kill a person and would not want it to happen to me. That is why in MASS we have gun laws. Guns, yes are sold in the Black Market and those are the people we need to get and take the guns away from. Because you must remember the gun does not kill until some one fires that gun. Yes, accidents do happen. And we do have Bearing Arms as a right in the United States, but we must be wise and use safety. When you hear that a child has as gun and kill another, the parents are responsible for that weapon, and should be trained and responsible for the gun. But unfortunately, we do not live a perfect world. One other thing that many do not think of what do we teach our children at an early age, the boys have toy guns and going around pertaining to kill with those plastic toys, and girls are now starting to hit and hurt each other with other toys that they have. Girls are learning to protect themselves from the violence that is in our world, but if you go back in to history, you find that hanging was a means of killing. I could go on and on, but I won't. So yes I do feel that our Campus Police should be armed. To the Pennon, After some soul-searching, since I am generally for a total ban on guns for anything, except perhaps hunting in rural areas where people actually need it for food, I am voting yes on arming campus police, The reasons are many: 1. It's appalling that if anyone actually comes on campus shooting, the campus police will have to leave us to our fates.(that is, in fact, the current policy) 2. We do live in a world and country, where man y people have guns 3. We have an open campus where anyone could come in with a gun- and putting people through metal detectors is too complicated. 4. Our campus police are apparently well trained police officers and would not be counted on to shoot randomly at some unarmed student; in short, I trust them 5. The campus police believe they should be armed, as did the Lynn police officer I spoke to today. To quote: "Anyone who believes people aren't coming onto this campus with things they shouldn't (weapons) is living in a fool's world. occasions where we were protected by armed black families who sat awake nights with shotguns protecting us from armed KKKers. In short, I really have nothing against armed selfdefense. Even my buddhist teachers have said there are times when it's ok to defend oneself. Do I wish we lived in England, France or some country where people don't run around with guns? Sure, but I don't. I live in the good ol' gun-tootin USA, where people have misinterpreted the Second Amendment to state they have a right to their pistol, machine gun, whatever. Nonsense, but until they ban guns for everyone, why not let the police have them too? BY: RACHEL SAWYER AT [email protected] Responses to Last Month’s Article Regarding Campus Safety Susan Downey My experience in the civil rights movement taught me that although non-violence was our mantra, and we were officially unarmed- in reality there were Sawyer Says Susan Jhirad, Professor of English and officially "a liberal" Thank You for all your responses to Brandon Mason’s Article “Keeping NSCC Safe,” we have passed all responses on to campus police to show what students think about the subject of campus police being armed. NICOLE GIUNTA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I want to use this time to discuss a important issue that is happening with the MBTA lines. As you know, summer is approaching and many of you will be heading into Boston. You may begin to notice the new signs that were created to bring more attention to the sexual harassment and assault crisis that has become a big concern for the MBTA. The MBTA in conjunction with the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, have launched a new campaign. As of April 14th the following signs, “Rub against me and I’ll expose you; I’m not the one who should be ashamed; Flash someone and you’ll be exposed” will be all over the subway lines. This campaign is to encourage victims to report incidents and to increase awareness to the public. I attended the press conference at North Station on April 14th and found it to be very interesting. If you would like more information, please check out the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center ’s website at www.barcc.org or the MBTA website at www.mbta.com. Go to the section mentioned “About the MBTA” and look for the news. The information is under the heading “Awareness Campaign Dubbed “Groundbreaking.” You may notice a familiar face in the background. I want to wish all a wonderful summer and for those who are graduating, CONGRATULATIONS! YOU WILL BE MISSED. So enjoy your summer and stay safe. Page 16 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon CLUB DIRECTORY 978-762-4000 Danvers Campus Phone Number 781-593-6722 Lynn Campus Phone Number Student Government Association (SGA) F oo d Sc ie nc e Clu b Poets Club Program Council This semester the Writers and Poets Club has been meeting in Lynn on Thursday afternoons at 2 PM in room LW235. Since January, several new members and visitors have joined the small core group that comes regularly to read and discuss their original poems stories and songs. In addition to sharing a passion for the written word, the group shares information on non-college events happening in the local area that are outlets for activities related to club interests such as the once-a-month, Sunday evening open mic that takes place at Lynn Arts from October to May. New this spring is a spoken word open mic at Gulu-gulu Cafe in Lynn's Central Square that happens Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM. Each night has a featured performer, host, in addition to audience participation. Open Mic sign-up is at 7 PM. Students interested in joining the college's Writers and Poets Club can contact advisor, Joe Boyd by email or at x 6238. Program Council plans and coordinates a variety of social, cultural and entertainment programs for the entire college community. Students are provided opportunities to learn more about budgets, advertising and agents. Past activities include Halloween children’s party, tie and dye t-shirts, ice rink, 1st dance in like 10 years, spring fling as well as student leader conference. Meetings are held biweekly on alternating campuses. Membership is open to all students. John Bosco AVIATION CLUB DB366M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5592 Tiffany Magnolia B GLAD LW229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6622 Book Club Rachel Dellacroce John Tobey Christ On Campus DB367J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5585 Lora Connelly LW321 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6292 Laurie Messina Civic Engagement DB336D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5512 Howie Sylvetsky Club S.O.D.A. LE130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.2154 Criminal Justice Constantine Souris DB366F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5419 Maggie Labella DD Majors LE132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6671 Susan Ferrante Early Childhood LE131 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.2156 Economics & Finance Moonsu Han DB367H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5456 Engineerin g Scott Stimpson LW228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6288 Ernie Vieira Food Science DH F216 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.4322 Tom MacLachlan Gerontology DB366G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5480 Minnette Lall Haitian Club LW320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6657 Irene Fernandez French & Spanish Club DB367A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5442 Marketing Patricia Manninen LE306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6665 Multi-Cultural Society Espy Herrera LW109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6274 Sue Downey DB236 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5529 Muslim Stu Assoc Yusef Hayes Phi Theta Kappa Larry Davis DB367B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5414 DB367H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5578 Lisa Milso LW170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6242 Poets & Writers Joe Boyd LE232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6238 Nursing Class 2008 Marybeth McKenna DH F120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.4436 Pre-Med Club Ray Parker LW112 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6683 Sigma Phi Omega Tom MacLachlan DB366G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5480 SOTA Mary Malone DH F223 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.4172 SGA is the official voice of the Student body. Encourages selfgovernment, promotes responsibility, loyalty, and cooperation among students, faculty, and the administration. Meetings are open to all students and are held biweekly at alternating campuses. The Student Government Executive Board consists of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and a Student Trustee. Membership includes senators elected from the Student Association (all registered NSCC students) and the Presidents of each subsidiary organization (Program Council, Performing Arts Council, the Pennon & the Women's Center). Past events and activities include volunteering at My Brother’s table, participating at the multicultural fair and earth day, hosting congressman Tierney for a luncheon question and answer segment with the student body. They also attended conferences with other colleges from Massachusetts as well as have meetings with school administrators. Advisor: Lisa Milso, Director of Student Life Lynn LW171 & Danvers DB126 Extension 6242 or 5490 The food science club members had opportunities to attend meetings of the Northeast Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (NEIFT) of which most of them are also members. This years events included and will include the following: In September, a certified Organic Farm in Hamilton, MA was visited. In November, many food companies from New England gathered for the "Taste of New England" in Smithfield, RI. Students were able to see products produced by each company and many samples were given out. This spring, two events are scheduled. On April 9, we will travel to Plymouth, MA to tour the art studio of food photographer Ed Nute and then scholarships will be given out at student recognition night. In May, we travel to Worcester for the annual Food Expo where a number of lectures and classes will be given and about 200 companies will display their products and services. This is a great chance for students to meet prospective employers. More information on these events can be found at www.neift.org Women In Transition Shannon Butler DB366B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5515 Veterans Dawn Wendell LW154 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.2199 ORGANIZATIONS Pennon Victoria Pasciuto DB125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5471 Performing Arts Council Matthew Woods LW172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6228 Program Council Victoria Pasciuto DB125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5471 Student Government Lisa Milso LW170 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.6242 DB126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5490 Women s Center Victoria Pasciuto DB125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x.5471 Attention Club Advisors and Members! Information about your club can be featured here. This is YOUR page and if you want other people to know about your club or what your club is doing, then contact us! E-mail: [email protected] Advisors: Victoria Pasciuto, Student Life Assistant Danvers DM125 & Lynn LW167 Extension 5471 or 6220 Ten Reasons Why You Should Get Involved! 1. To perform better academically. Research has show that students involved in co-curricular activities tend to do better academically than those not involved. 2. To meet new people, make friends, have fun. 3. To learn more about North Shore Community College. 4. To prepare for a career or transfer to a four year school. 5. Helps you to define and narrow your interests if you are still exploring career options. 6. Enhances the learning process by challenging you to question and develop your own ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. 7. Enables you to make an impact on the college and your peers. 8. Assists you in developing leadership skills that you will need and use in both your personal and professional life. 9. Working on committees provides excellent training communication, decision-making, problem solving, time management, and organizational skills. 10. Gives you a number of opportunities to attend conferences with other colleges, as well as increase your wardrobe of T-shirts! Page 17 May 2006 – NSCC Pennon 2008 Engineering Award Recipient BY JOYCE JEONG DAVID CHHAN David Chhan, a graduate of engineering class of 2008, is the recipient of 2008 NSCC Engineering Department Award and the Joseph H. Smith '45 Award. The awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 6 during the joint department meeting of Mathematics and Engineering. The Engineering Department Award honor students who excel in physics and engineering courses and perform in the highest diligent and most consistent manner. The Joseph H. Smith '45 Award is sponsored by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York) for the most outstanding student in the engineering science program at an affiliated community college. The winner of this award will be awarded with a medal and a certificate. In addition, the recipient will receive a scholarship of $10,000 if he/she chooses to attend the College of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. David, a native of Cambodia, came to the States with his family two years ago to seek out better life and education opportunity. The hardship David had experienced during his childhood makes him appreciate his new life in a new country. His teachers praise him for his pleasant and polite manner, attentiveness in class, and the diligence and consistency in his work. In addition to his busy academic work, David is the secretary of the Engineering Club, a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and a volunteer math and science tutor. He also participated in the NSCC talent contest and was the second place winner of the "Faces of NSCC" photo contest. After one and a half years of intensive study at NSCC, David will graduate at the end of June and continue his study in Electrical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute or University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Engineering Science Transfer Program Polytechnic Institute. The Engineering Science Transfer Program at North Shore Community College offers the most comprehensive first two-year college level math, science, and engineering courses in FUTURE MECHANICAL/CIVIL ENGINEERS the region. F ROM LEFT: ED UHRING, CASEY BENNETT, ROB LECLERC, All the coursMARK CORRIERE es are taught by dedicated experienced fullAfter two years of hard work in time faculty who help students math, science, and engineering, set the solid foundations for their the engineering class of 2008 is future study in four-year colready to move on to four-year leges. engineering colleges. Graduating with Associate The students in this program Degree in Electrical/Computer enjoy close relationships with Engineering are David Chhan , their professors as well as the Alexander Duchane, Albert camaraderie among the peers. Ferdman, Julian O'Brien, and Most of the students are also Jesse Vengren. These students in actively involved in extracurricthe electrical engineering curular activities such as riculum also succeeded in a thorEngineering Club and engineerough introductory study of ing competitions. Direct Current and Alternating Graduates of this program have Current electrical circuit analytransferred into engineering pro- 2008 Mathematics Awards Winners J C Elad and Chimere Neboh also BY UDY ARTER On May 6, the mathematics department will present awards to two outstanding students. David Chhan will receive the Mathematics Department Award, given to a student who has completed Calculus 1 through Differential Equations with great distinction. Casey Bennett will receive the Mathematics Achievement Award, awarded to a student who began math courses at North Shore in a precollege course and has demonstrated exceptional achievement in college-level courses. Both students have outstanding records in their mathematics courses as well as in their other college courses. Also on May 6, awards will be presented to students who participated on NSCC’s Math Team in this academic year. The team takes part in 2 national competitions. Elizabeth Bridges took high score honors this year. Aline had outstanding scores. Shannon Crowley, Sopheac Chau, David Chhan, Brooke Coleman, Juan Delossantos, Albert Ferdman, Josh Gregorio, Giang Nguyen, and Brian Quinn also participated in one or both competitions and will receive awards as well. CASEY BENNETT FUTURE ELECTRICAL/COMPUTER ENGINEERS FROM LEFT: JESSE VENGREN, ALEX DUCHANE, DAVID CHHAN, ALBERT FERDMAN NOT IN THE PHOTO: JULIAN O'BRIEN grams at a variety of colleges and universities which include: Boston University, Clarkson University, Cornell University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Franklin Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Merrimack College, Northeastern University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Lowell, Wentworth Institute of Technology and Worcester sis and design as well as digital circuit design. Graduating with Associate Degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering are Casey Bennett, Mark Corriere, Jarrad Langley, Robert LeClerc, Aaron Peckham, and Edward Uhring. They are leaving NSCC with a strong understanding in Calculus and Physics as well as the applications in Statics, Dynamics, Materials Science, and Strength of Materials. PICTURED TO THE RIGHT PROFESSORS: JOYCE JEONG, MARYBETH STEIGERWALD, JUDY CARTER,WALLY HERSEY, WALTER STONE, FRANK DAY, SUELLEN ROBINSON, & GEORGE WALSH Trans-Sister Fairy Tale Page 18 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon BY: ANTONIO CIRUOLO - ALUMNI Trans-Sister Radio by Chris Bohjalian is a very timely novel about the trans-gender issue and its acceptance in society. Dana, a college professor, meets and falls in town with Allison before his scheduled sex change operation. The book deals with the circumstances following Dana and Allison’s relationship. Trans-Sister Radio also touches on the effect that Dana and Allison’s relationship has on the small town Vermont community where Allison works as an elementary school teacher. The novel itself is very easy to become engrossed in, and the characters are very identifiable, if not recognizable as people from the neighborhood. As engaging a read as Mr. Bohjalian’s work is, it reeks of a grandiose fairy tale, marred in easily predictable storytelling. The title of the book is spot on. Bohjalian explains in an interview that the title was derived from the radio excerpts that propel the story, and the transformation that all three main characters go through in the story. ¬Trans-Sister Radio is not only an all encompassing story, but a catchy and easily memorable one. Furthermore, it does what few books titles do these days: encompasses a large amount of what the reader can expect from the book into the title. One might argue this hinders the book, but the rarity of titles that hit upon this concern makes it a true asset. The purpose behind writing Trans-Sister Radio seems simple enough: to illustrate the hardships of being a transgender person in a rather conservative setting. Dana encounters these problems on a very regular basis when he decides to live with Allison. He goes out of the area to do grocery shopping and get gas, doing his best no to be seen around town. However, Dana has one main character flaw that hinders him throughout the book: typicality. Everything the reader expects Dana to do, he does. From falling in love with Allison to leaving Allison because the love is no longer there to falling for Allison’s exhusband Will, the reader can easily suspect Dana’s courses of action. Dana is a very human character, but also a very translucent one. Reviewer Jana Siciliano from bookreporter.com makes this rather insightful comment about narrative of Trans-Sister Radio: “Allison seems to me to be the most fully realized, but Carly and Will and Dana seem like cardboard cutouts of real people. Although the story makes sense and the topic is remarkably provocative, it feels like the emotional resonance of the story drowns under the flipping around of the narratives. Too many perspectives make it hard in this case to really understand what is going on. I would prefer, of all the characters, to see this story from one perspective, perhaps the daughter's.” The story does become rather muddled between the flip-flopping of the narratives. It’s hard to truly delve deep into any story when the point of view is constantly switching back and forth. Not having a singular narrative also CHRIS BOHJALIAN makes it difficult to empathize with any of the characters. Once one is able to sympathize with Dana, the focus immediately switches to Will, or Allison, or Carly, or any other of the underdeveloped, under-utilized characters. Alongside the varying narratives, the Radio also contains excerpts from a fictional NPR series that is conducted in the book by Will and his daughter, Carly. While the switching narratives have a negative effect on the structure and flow of the book, the inserts of the NPR documentary only serve to contribute valuable insights and information to the story. For instance, the transcript from All Things Consider, on Tuesday, September 25th notes the surmounting costs of trans-gender surgery. “$7,500 flat fee…$2,900 for breast implants, $2,250 for rhinoplasty, $1,800 to reduce the appearance of an Adam’s apple…between $1,300 and $1,800 [for the anesthesiologist]…[up to] $10,000” in hospital fees. The in-depth explana- tion of the costs of this type of surgery further the cements the massive undertaking that transgender people place upon themselves. The treatment of the novel is both convincing yet, like Dana’s character, translucent. Certain points of the book, such as Dana’s surgery and meetings with fellow transgender people, are informative, graphic and convey a great deal of information about existence as a transgender. The psychology behind transgender is also greatly explained – not stereotyped as a “freak condition” but embraced as an exception to the rule. One of these aspects that stand out most is a scene from Dana’s childhood. He shuns going to football games with his father in favor of playing princess with his sister. When the scenarios switch to present day, to Dana and Allison’s relationship and the spur of resisting from the townspeople, the situations are so typical that it’s to maintain interest in an otherwise engaging book. Conservative Christian families are opposed to their daughters and sons being taught by Allison because she in a relationship with a transgender person. Allison’s feelings for Dana fading because she’s not a lesbian and has trouble loving a woman, but stays with Dana due to the opposition from the town. Will is hinted at and eventually falls for Dana. The ending entirely contradicts the earlier parts of the book where Dana describes his childhood and early twenties. Even the most cliqued of stories would not contain this many pre-conceived plot lines. While author Bohjalian presents a subject matter that is just now beginning to be understood by the world, his treatment of it does very little, if any, justice. While Trans-Sister Radio can be, at times, an engaging and interesting read, the predictability factor ruins any true enjoyment that might be gained from reading the work. The contrived ending, where Dana and Will began dating, ruins the entire sense of what the book is supposed to be about: the struggle of a transgender person for acceptance. When acceptance comes as simple as Trans-Sister Radio makes it out to be, the best course of action is to reclassify the novel from “Fiction” to “Fairy Tale”. Forum on Tolerance BY PAUL KONIKOWSKI In listening to James me deeply, as it is so easy to just go on living in a free country and simply just forget about GARANG MACAM L. Modi’s speech he tells us about the suffering and killing of the people in Darfur. Between 200,000 and 400,000 people have died in Darfur, with the Arab Janjaweed accused of ethnic cleansing against black Africans. The symbol of Africa the elephant is being replaced by the gun. My understanding is that people have left their land, been robbed or have no seed left, and what is happening in the World. More people must be aware of what is going on in Darfur. The courage of this young man story is truly heartbreaking. Living in a Reign of Terror, the separation from is parents, the beating he received living in fear of his life daily. His determination to get out of his country and getting refuge in Egypt, and his resettlement in the United States with his family hundreds of civilians are dying every week from starvation. The Sudan government and the Janyaweed militia forces carried out indiscriminate attacks against civilians; rape and other serious forms of sexual violence; destruction and property and pillage; forced displacements; disappearances; and persecution and discrimination. This situation in Sudan is the most serious humanitarian emergency in the world today. The powerful story told by Garang Macam touched was valiant. If only people around the world could be like elephants. One perplexing report was of an adult elephant making repeated attempt to help a baby rhinoceros struck in the mud. She continued to try to save the baby rhino despite the fact that its mother charged her each time. Risking her life for the sake on an animal that is not her own, not related to her, or even her own species is remarkably altruistic in nature. Congratulations to the graduating class of 2007-2008! We encourage you to attend your Commencement, an event we strive to make a warm and joyful celebration of your accomplishment, both for graduates and the family, friends, faculty and staff who may have played a role in your success here at NSCC. Read on for important information about the day and events leading up to it. We look forward to seeing you on May 22nd. (GRADUATION HOTLINE: (978) 762-4052 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION) WHERE IS IT HELD? The Commencement ceremony takes place at Salem State College in the Richard B. O'Keefe Sports Center, RAIN OR SHINE, 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 2008. REHEARSAL Thursday morning, May 22nd at 9:30 a.m. at Salem State's O'Keefe Center. Details of the ceremony will be explained by the College Marshalls. GRADUATION INFO WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE? Students who completed degree requirements in August 2007, January 2008, and those completing them by June 2008 are eligible to participate in the ceremony. WHERE DO I GET INVITATIONS? Invitations (5) may be picked up at both bookstores beginning April 22nd (Invitations are not needed for admission to the ceremony.) CAP & GOWN SETS 2008 A complete cap and gown set is: Regular - $15.75, X-Large $24.00, XXX-Large - $28.25. They will be available at the College Bookstores Both Bookstores April 22 – May 22 M-F 8:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. May 12-15 M-TH 8:30a.m. – 6:30p.m. May 16 F 8:30a.m. – 4:00p.m. May 19-22 M-TH 8:30a.m. – 6:30p.m. No checks after May 8 - Cash or credit card only PHI THETA KAPPA GRADUATES Phi Theta Kappa members should order their own Honors Stole (Item # N1) and Gold Tassel (Item # N2) directly from Phi Theta Kappa’s Recognition Catalog. Members may also order these symbols of academic achievement with a credit card at www.ptk.org or by calling 1-800-946-9996. Questions should be directed to the Student Life Office in Lynn, ext. 2164 HONORS DESIGNATION AND COMMENCEMENT CORDS All students with a 3.30 or higher will receive an Honors Certificate with their diploma. Those graduating with Honors are required to have earned at least 30 credits at North Shore Community College. At Commencement, students earning a 4.0 cumulative average will receive a Gold Cord and students receiving Highest Honors (3.9 or above) will receive a Silver Cord. For May graduates, Honors are based on a cumulative average through the Fall 2007 semester. Candidates can find their GPA on Campus Pipeline under the Student Services Tab. Select May 2008 Page 19 May 2006 – NSCC Pennon “Student Services, Registration and Financial Aid.” Next select “Student Records” and then “Academic Transcripts.” Click on “Submit.” WHEN WILL DIPLOMA'S BE RECEIVED? Diploma's will be available at the conclusion of the ceremony. (Note: Diploma availability is not guaranteed for May candidates who applied after the graduation application deadline of February 15, 2008.) For those unable to attend Commencement, Diploma's must be picked up in person at the Danvers Enrollment and Student Records Office. You may make arrangements for your diploma to be sent to Lynn Enrollment office where you may pick it up in person. COMMENCEMENT PHOTOS You will be photographed by a private photographer at the moment you receive your diploma. Details of this offer will be forwarded to you by the photographer in a separate mailing. A free color proof will be mailed to your home address. There is no obligation to purchase pic- tures. WHERE & WHEN Candidates should report to the gymnasium at the O'Keefe Center by 4:30 pm, with academic cap & gown. Marshalls will line up the candidates and lead them to their seats in the arena. Please do not plan on leaving pocketbooks, packs or other valuables unattended at any time. The dressing area is not secured and neither North Shore Community College nor Salem State is responsible for lost or stolen articles. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Individuals needing special accommodations should contact the Student Life office by May 20th 2008 to request accommodations. 781-593-6722 x 2164. PLAN TO ARRIVE EARLY Guest seating is without reservation. Family and friends should plan to arrive early to avoid traffic delays. Tickets are not required. May 1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Awards Ceremony Lynn Gym 1:00pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Law Day Lecture DH119 7:30-9:30am May 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Fling Danvers Campus Berry Building 2nd floor entrance 9:00-1:00pm May 6th. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Fling Lynn Campus Lynn Gym 9:00-1:00pm May 7th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Fling Rain Date Lynn May 8th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Fling Rain Date Danvers May 9th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Faculty/Staff vs Students 3 on 3 Lynn Gym 10am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basketball Tournament May 9th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day Classes End May 12th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evening Classes End May 15th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Usher Orientation Room TBA May 22nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commencement Rehearsal Salem State College 9:00am May 22nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commencemen Salem State College 6:00pm Summer Academic Schedule February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Web on for viewing summer courses March 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........Web Registration available with payment May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer 1 courses with low enrollments cancelled May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per credit late fee assessed for Summer 1 May 15-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Late Registration for Summer 1 and 10-week courses May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Session 1 begins May 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline to withdraw and receive 100% refund of tuition/fees for Summer 1 and 10-week courses May 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commencement May . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memorial Day – Holiday May 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Session 1 and 10-week course deadline to change from audit to credit, credit to audit June 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day to withdraw, Summer Session 1 and receive a “W” grade June 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bunker Hill Day – Holiday June 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Session 1 ends July 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer 2 courses with low enrollments cancelled July 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 per credit late fee assessed for Summer Session 2 July 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Late Registration for Summer Session 2 courses July 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Independence Day – Holiday July 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Session 2 begins July 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline to withdraw and receive 100% refund of tuition/fees for Summer 2 students July 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day to withdraw from 10-week courses and receive a “W” grade July 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Session 2 deadline to change from audit to credit, credit to audit July 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last day to withdraw, Summer Session 2 and receive a “W” grade August 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priority deadline for summer graduates August 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer Session 2 ends August 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summer graduation Summer Session One: May 19 – June 26 Summer 10-week Session: May 19 – July 24 Summer Session Two: July 7 – August 14 Page 20 April 2008 – NSCC Pennon Alumni corner Class of 2002 Ed completed NSCC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program, graduating with an Associate degree in 2002. He attended NSCC after spending ten years working successfully as a tradesman but had reached a career plateau and felt that he was not challenging himself to his full potential. A longtime passion for martial arts combined with working with disabled children led him to discover his interest in working in Physical Therapy. Ed chose NSCC because of it’s convenient location and strong reputation. He recalls Professor Judy James as being “very inspirational” to his growth at NSCC. While attending classes, serving as class president and earning grades that put his at the top of his class, Ed was also working, opening and running two martial arts schools that paid for his tuition. After graduation, Ed immediately found a job as a PTA. He spent a couple of years working in the field, then with a friend who was a Registered Physical Therapist, opened their own outpatient clinic. Since their original opening, the company has experienced dramatic growth, prompting a move to a bigger facility with increased accessibility and a brand new aquatic center- Elite Physical Therapy and Aqua therapy Center, a beautiful new state of the art facility on Route 1 in Danvers. Ed is passionate about the field of physical therapy, driven and enthusiastic about building his therapy center to help as many people as possible, and helping his thera- pists reach their professional potential. Ed says NSCC’s program allowed him to enter a career field that he was able to flourish in, allowing him to have my own business, doing what he loves to do. He says “For me, the greatest stepping stone towards my professional success was deciding to attend NSCC; you have given me many tools that have helped bring me to this point today!” One of the ways Ed has given back to NSCC is by employing physical therapy assistant program students in their clinical practicum as well as after graduation. He is pictured below with current student Jess O’Neill on left, and NSCC grad Kelly Judd, ’02, one of the Elite therapists. Ed also serves on the Advisory Committee for NSCC’s Physical Therapy Assistant program. Faces of Earth Day BY BRANDON MASON Would you like to submit and article for the next Pennon? • Do you have a cartoon, drawing or poem you’d like to see in print? Email it to The Pennon at [email protected]
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