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NOVEMBER 9 2015
VOLUME 86 ISSUE 11
Professor: Blindness Does Not Disable Him
In This Issue
Residential Life information that
you shouldn’t miss.
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Above: Dr. Bill Quain addressing students on October 15, 2015. Photo by Lisa Capasso
Stockton professor, Dr. Bill Quain,
discusses his success.
Lisa Capasso
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The podium’s prominence is apparent, but it stands idle
near the speaker who meanders and motions with his hands, using grand gestures. Although the presentation is not on a large
stage at a convention this time, the professor commands his
small classroom as if addressing an audience of 2,000 people.
There are only about 30 students in the class, yet all eyes ardently follow him. In the eyes of his students, Dr. Bill Quain is
a role model who shows how a disability does not necessarily
have to dis-able.
“If you want to change your life, you have to change
your life,” says 63-year-old Quain. After all, he is an authority,
having co-authored a book named Change It!
Quain has been legally blind since he was 14 and grew
up defying the notion of being handicapped. His blindness is
a part of him, but it does not define him. He is a husband and
father, professor and public speaker, international best-selling
author, chef, and television host. Quain is on a mission making the most out of his life, motivating others, teaching, making
money, and enjoying his great family and good friends.
With a relaxed demeanor, yet apparent zest for life, this
articulate man with classic side-swept white hair and an embracing bright smile keeps reminding himself of his accomplishments as a way to carry on with his life and career.
China’s One Child Policy ends after
“I’ve had a number of successes; a number of interna- forty year enforcement.
tional best-sellers,” he said. “I write non-fiction, so I’m invited PAGE 9
sometimes to speak at different places.”
Though born and raised in Philadelphia and now lives
in Ocean City, NJ, Quain has resided in many different areas
such as Cleveland, Lake Tahoe, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, and Miami Beach. Sprinkled in between were travels to
Canada, China, and all over the US and Europe to do speaking
engagements.
His public speeches, which often include numerous comedic twists, are educational
See PROFESSOR PAGE 2
Dr. Nazia Kazi on “White
Muslims in the Age of
Hypervisibility”
Dr. Kazi spoke of
how Muslims are
representing themselves after 9/11
Brittney Welch
ARGO STAFF WRITER
On October 29, Dr. Nazia
Kazi gave a talk on “White Muslims in the Age of Hypervisibility”
as a part of the Sociology/Anthropology Speaker Series. Dr. Kazi
spent fourteen months doing an
ethnographic study of Islamic Representative Organizations (IROs),
and learned some interesting things
about Muslims who are caught
up representing themselves in an
age of heightened visibility and
Islamophobia.
Before she delved into her
research, she stated that people
must be cautious when using the
term Islamophobia. The recent
incident in Texas where student
Ahmed Mohamed was arrested
for having a clock that a teacher
thought was a bomb, was her
starting point for this statement.
While the incident was Islamophobic, focusing so much on that
one facet ignores a multitude of
other intersecting problems in the
situation, like the fact that student
was black, as well as the militarization of American schools. As a
term, Islamophobia also ignores
that non-Muslims like Sikhs and
Latino/Latinas are also affected
by it – whether it is because of appearance, or the fact that they are
the main targets of border militarization and immigration laws.
See DR. KAZI PAGE 4
On the
2 Minute Warning:
WLFR’s Hottest New
Sports Show
Kendal Nicole
ARGO STAFF WRITER
Paul Ryan becomes Speaker of the
House by a majority vote.
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The New York Mets have accomplished what
many thought was impossible. Major League Baseball’s underdog recently made their way to the top,
defeating the Dodgers mid-October. Looking for
play-by-play coverage of their journey to the World
Series? WLFR has brought on a new sports talk
show, the 2 Minute Warning Show, the number one
spot for the ultimate sports fan.
Creator Matt Caputo, a sophomore transfer student at Stockton is the brainchild behind this new
radio staple. He’s been a sports fan since he was old
Samantha Andujar interviews On
enough to wave a foam finger in the air.
The Wings of Hope
“My sister told me the first thing I should do
when I get to Stockton is go to the radio station and PAGE 11
ask how I can get my own show,” said Caputo. And
that’s exactly what he did. Shortly after getting acquainted to campus, he met with Ky Carlin, WLFR
Sports Director, who trained him in sports radio 101.
Caputo recalled one of his favorite early moments in the studio. “Ky looked me straight in the
eye and shouted, ‘How
See WLFR PAGE 3
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Stockton is an AA/EO institution.
Community
Police Blotter: 10/28/2015 – 11/03/2015
Fire Alarms –
Housing I – 2
Housing II - 1
Housing III – 0
Housing IV – 3
Housing V – 0
Lakeside – 3
Housing Lockouts –
Housing I – 2
Housing II – 3
Housing III – 0
Housing IV – 0
Housing V – 1
MV Accidents – 7
MV Lockouts – 2
MV Stops – 33
Property Checks – 111
Suspicious MV – 9
Suspicious Persons – 2
Suspicious Activity – 3
Sgt. Provided access to intern’s apartment Near Nectar hall. Subject sitting on second
for her to retrieve jacket, she did not have floor overhang.
her swipe card.
Wouldn’t the biggest problem in this situation be that you don’t have your swipe card?
But by all means, call about your jacket.
RA states that there is smoke and a strong
odor of maijuana coming from the gazebo
near D building. Patrol states this is unfounded, no smell of cds.
I guess Stockton is being haunted by a pot
smoking ghost; one of the many campus Veh. Parked in area 2. Both parties checked ok, they
were just parked watching the deer.
features that makes us “distinctive.”
Mother has not heard from son since 10/10.
Unable to contact via cell or email, requested
an officer to check on him.
What is so hard about getting in touch with
your parents once in a while? It’s so easy to
get in touch with them: dial their number
and press send. You’re done, and you’ll still
have time on your hands.
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this!?’” Caputo stared back with determination etched on his face, and Carlin
then responded, “Good. You start next Tuesday.” Thus, a show was born.
The catchy titled radio show was created because of Caputo’s love of sports
talk -- it’s something he’s done his whole life. Along with co-hosts, Matt Blahut
and Ryan Brown, the threesome deliver the 2 Minute Warning Show to over 100
listeners every Tuesday evening. Each are passionate, die-hard sports fans and
have very distinct opinions on teams, leagues and players that create for a lively,
entertaining discussion.
2 Minute Warning primarily focuses on football. However, during the offseason, they talk NHL, NBA, MLB and some college sports. With only two
hours, the men cover a lot of ground.
“Football has always been special to me because my dad loves football and
he wanted to see me play when I got older.” Caputo played for the Cherokee
Chiefs of Cherokee High School for four years. He sees sports broadcasting as a
career, rather than a hobby. Caputo’s dream is to be a sports announcer for WFAN
660 Sports Radio New York, the number one sports talk radio station on the air.
“My dad always told me, if you work hard then you can accomplish whatever you want,” he said. Caputo’s hard work thus far has certainly paid off, and
he couldn’t be happier!
Hosts, Matt Caputo, Matt Blahut and Ryan Brown discuss the Met’s streak during the 2 Minute Warning Show on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Photo by Kendal Nicole.
Sophomore Matt Caputo prepares for his 6PM live broadcast on Tuesday, October 27, 2015.
Photo by Kendal Nicole.
Be sure to tune into 91.7FM on Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m. for the best in sports
talk radio.
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Stockton News
Cont. from Front: Dr. Kazi
flip side, Islamophilia is also as bad as Islamophobia, and Dr. Kazi explained
this by going back to the instance of Mohamed. In what she calls the “White
House Facebook industrial complex,” people fawned over the fact that President
Obama invited Mohamed to the White House, and the story was everywhere. However, if Mohamed lived somewhere the U.S. drone program is in
action, his very existence would deem him a threat. Dr. Kazi says these grand
gestures of inclusion occur often, but in reality the institutions of America still
work against Muslims daily. After 9/11, Americans were forced into a binary
way of thinking, either there were “good Muslims” or “bad Muslims,” and
there was no middle ground. How people perceive things and what people are
exposed most to is how power takes shape, and this example of visual politics
impacts Muslims daily.
Dr. Kazi stated that American Muslims experience hypervisibility,
and are well aware of the fact that everything they do is being watched. Many
people she spoke to during her study made jokes about it, like one man who
had in his email signature a hello message to the agents that he was sure were
reading his emails – revealing the inevitability of being watched. Dr. Kazi said
that many IRO members tried to leverage positives out of their hypervisibility.
Many Muslims felt after 9/11 they had to portray themselves as better, and be
extra polite and accommodating. It is almost like they have to serve as ambassadors of Islam, showing non-Muslims that they are good people.
The line of thinking for many was, “How could people continue to hate
Muslims if they are doing good, in good positions?” One Muslim said that she
wanted to protest during the Ground Zero Mosque controversy, but she wears
a hijab, and didn’t think it would look right for her to be so close to Ground
Zero in her attire. This is an example of a Muslim playing by the rules of U.S.
xenophobia, always feeling like she has to put the best foot forward to represent
herself.
The most visible Muslims of all are actually white Muslims, even
though the number of white converts to Islam is low. Dr. Kazi said that in comparison to the entire U.S. Muslim population (largely non-white), a disproportionate number of IROs were headed by white converts, and talked about some
of the more prominent ones. One male white Muslim leader took a Muslim
name, and then told his non-white students to get rid of their baggage and assimilate into American culture. According to Dr. Kazi there is a long colonial
history of thinking that people from the Middle East are just “burdened with
culture,” and many Americans find this to be a problem.
White people have become the moderators of Islam, and because
Americans don’t like to talk about race, and think America is past racism, this
is never spoken about. The fact that they are white is never brought up, because
whiteness is relatively unmarked. She says there is also a huge problem of
muted racism, and if Americans’ actually began to talk about racism, the power
structure that sees so many whites as leaders of a hugely multiracial population could be addressed. For example, when whites convert to Islam it is seen
as them searching for spirituality, while a black person converting may be seen
as looking for discipline in their lives. White converts become ambassadors for
a religion simply because their skin color is unmarked, and wont cause people
to judge them. This still existing racial divide is completely intertwined with
American foreign policy, because the War on Terror relies on the categories of
“good Muslims” and “bad Muslims.” Dr. Kazi closed by saying that modern
imperialism is the acceptance of Mohamed to the White House, but also the
increasingly militarized U.S. hurting people just like Mohamed in other parts of
the world.
The next talk in the Sociology/Anthropology speaker series will be on
November 12 in C-135. The speaker is Christina Jackson who teaches Sociology, and her talk will be about “Race and Trust: The Missing link Between
Community and Institutional Stakeholders.”
No Alcohol, but Tons of ele’FUN’t at “LollaNoBooza”
Yevgeny V. Shcherbakov
ARGO STAFF WRITER
Stockton wellness center and drug and alcohol peer education hosted its
second annual Halloween dance on October 29 to promote healthy choices by
providing entertainment and socialization without the presence of alcohol.
A statue of an Elephant welcomed its guests in front of the campus center early as 7 p.m. on the night of LollaNoBooza. Students and faculty dressed
up as their favorite scary costume characters and by the end of the event many
were walking out with prizes in hand.
“There were some frightening costumes, one really stuck out to me, a
Freddy vs. Jason mask!” said Nala O. Williams a sophomore, a worker from the
information desk at Stockton.
Over 900 attended the event of which some of the lucky few won a flat
screen TV, Amazon Echo, and a five day room in Cancun, Mexico for a family
of four. Who said you need to drink to have fun?
“The night was good! It was a free event for everyone, there was free
stuff and bunch of prizes” said Dulcee Kroll a sophomore, who too works at the
information desk at Stockton.
Students gathered around the dance floor with “mock tails” or fake
cocktails, enjoyed free food and participated in all kinds of activities, such as
carnival games, bopping heads music video maker, photo booth, henna tattoos
and a riding bull.
Various clubs and organizations participated in the event such as the
Greek organizations. Tables were set up to reach out new students and gain
their interest in an activity Stockton has to offer.
In a time where drinking appears to be a growing concern at schools,
events such as LollaNoBooza shines light to an alternative path for new incoming students and acts a reminder to everyone else having a “mock tail” is just as
enjoyable.
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“None of this could have been possible without the help of SET and
Student senate for their generous help, and the SVO for being the first in and
the last out,” said LollaNoBooza organizers.
Stockton News
LollaNoBooza Once Again Proves To Be a Big Hit
Alison Rocker
ARGO STAFF WRITER
On Thursday, October 29, the Drug and Alcohol Peer Educators at the
Wellness hosted the annual LollaNoBooza Halloween Party. Each year LollaNoBooza is organized to encourage students to celebrate Halloween in a fun,
safe and alcohol free environment. At 7:00 p.m. the doors were opened and over
900 students entered throughout the night. Walking up to the event room, before
even entering, people were welcomed with a great atmosphere of smiling and
laughing staff members, all decked out from head to toe, in detailed costumes.
Outside the event were with informational pamphlets and an interactive
Bopping Heads Camera Experience that students could create with their friends.
Inside the event room, it was dark and the freak show theme really came to life
through the use of performers such as jugglers, hula hoopers, clowns on stilts
and more. Many clubs and organizations were also in attendance and provided
fun games and mocktail drinks which really enhanced the Halloween Party
vibe. Games such as spinning prize wheels, “beer” pong, nerf gun shooting galleries and one of my personal favorites, a life-sized Angry Birds game complete
with a giant slingshot, filled the room and made earning tickets fun and easy.
The Drug and Alcohol Peer Educators really outdid themselves with
all the available prizes you could win at LollaNoBooza, they were dedicated
and worked all summer asking various local businesses for prize donations and
they get better and better every year. This year you went around the room to
all the different booths and won tickets playing each of the games that you put
towards winning all the wonderful prizes. Once you received enough tickets,
your name was placed into a raffle where many students won large gift baskets
full of candy, gift cards, etc. The stars of the show, in my opinion however, were
the photo booth students could take pictures in and go home with the film as a
souvenir and the mechanical bull students could ride at any point throughout the
night and receive their time once they fell off.
Around 8:00 p.m. pizza was brought out for all the attending students
to enjoy and it was perfect, not only was the food good, but they ordered the
perfect amount to accommodate each and every one of the nearly 1000 students
in line. Once students were just about finished eating the Stockton All Starz
Dance Team came out and took over the dance floor, providing students with a
high energy and upbeat performance that by the end got all the other students to
join in and ignite the party. The DJ in attendance kept the party going all night
long with a combination of current pop and rap songs as well as great Halloween themed songs from the past such as Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”. Everyone
enjoyed themselves at this year’s LollaNoBooza celebration and we are all
looking forward to next year!
Grand events like LollaNoBooza just goes to show how much hard
work the Drug and Alcohol Peer Educators from the Wellness Center are willing
to put in to improve the Stockton community’s overall safety and happiness,
they really do care about whether or not Stockton students are enjoying their
time here on campus. When asked about the event, Ashley Cameron, a Drug and
Alcohol Peer Educators said, “The Drug and Alcohol Peer Educators are very
happy with the outcome of LollaNoBooza this year. We started planning the
event over the summer and received over 25,000 dollars worth of donations. We
are very thankful to the donators and the clubs and organizations that supported
our event as well. Over 900 people attended and we are hoping to increase the
numbers next year.”
For those who attended LollaNoBooza. the Wellness Center has just
emailed out a survey to all students, faculty and staff where they ask for evaluations and opinions for improvement for the event next year’s LollaNoBooza
Halloween celebration.
Residential Life Information that Should Not be Passed Up
Elizabeth Aroune
FOR THE ARGO
This time in the semester can be hectic: there are only five weeks left,
but that means ten weeks have already passed. It is important not to forget,
between exam preparation and paper writing, about the time sensitive requirements for residential life for the upcoming semesters.
Last week, an email titled “Important Residential Life Information” was
sent to all residential students here at Stockton. This article is a general overview of the information provided in the residential life newsletter, sent as an
attachment in the email. This newsletter contained an abundance of critical information to help students renew housing in the next few months, with ease. All
students wishing to renew housing for the 2016-2017 school year must attend
one of the fourteen renewal sessions, spread across seven different days of three
months. The dates for the sessions are as follows: November 20, 2015; January
27, 2016; January 28, 2016; February 1, 2016; February 2, 2016; February 3,
2016; and February 5, 2016.
Each session is offered in multiple rooms, in an effort to keep the sessions productive and informative, without an overwhelming number of students
in the audience. These sessions are in place to explain the new and improved
housing renewal process. Students should schedule to be present at one of these
sessions, but if a student is unable to attend a session, contact with Housing
should be made, either by email, in-person, or by phone.
It is also very important that all fridges be emptied of products that will
expire or spoil before the students’ return in January, so all residential students
should make sure to clean out their fridge before leaving for Winter break.
Students are also recommended to clean all appliances and remove all garbage
out of their residence halls or apartment complexes, to assure a safe and clean
environment upon return. All doors and windows should be locked before
leaving, as well as all personal appliances unplugged, and furniture and other
hazards removed from around heaters. It is never too early to begin this process
of cleaning up the living spaces!
Starting November 25 at 10 p.m., 24-hour quiet hours will be in place,
in an effort to enhance the environment for studying, so students can complete the semester with confidence in their efforts. This day also marks the day
overnight guests are no longer allowed, for the remainder of the semester. On
December 9th, there will be late night breakfast at N-wing and the Lakeside
Lodge, aimed to help students take a break from studying. December 17 is the
last day of the semesters and on this day, the residence halls and apartments will
be closing at 5 p.m. December 20 is the very last day for graduating students
and approved extended stay students to move out, by 6 p.m., and on December
21, the housing staff will start inspections.
Students who have been approved for term switch should contact the
complex directors to set up an appointment to organize the details. The number
of rooms available for the spring semester are extremely limited.
For information on moving out of the residence halls, as well as information for returning in January, students should contact the resident assistant
on the floor or the complex director of that specific housing. Any residential
students who will not be returning in the Winter should see residential life in
A-100 or 82-4 for information on the process of moving out. Students who have
been approved for extended stay must have their ID card programmed prior
to the end of the semester, in 82-4. Extended stay can not occur in the housing
two or three residence halls. The housing prices for the winter sessions are as
follows: $220 for session one, $180 for session two, and $400 for both sessions.
Session one runs from December 19 through December 31, while session two
runs from January 1st through January 11. During the winter sessions there are
no meal plans, but the food, on a limited schedule, can be purchased with cash
or a credit card.
If a student attended one of the Resident Assistant information sessions,
on October 20, 21, 22, 27, or 28, the application is due by November 20 at
noon, on blackboard. The recommendations are due at this time, as well. If students did not attend one of this year’s Resident Assistant information sessions,
look out for the emails next Fall, to attend one of the sessions then, and find out
what it takes to become a Resident Assistant.
There were also multiple stories of how convenient and fulfilling living
on campus at Stockton is, in this newsletter, telling the personal journeys of fellow Ospreys. So now that students have the information available in a different
form, students should feel prepared to face the next semester and the next year
as a thriving member of Stockton Residential Life.
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Sports
NBA Season Preview
Julian A. Huckabee
ARGO STAFF WRITER
This is something new from us. To complement our NHL in a Nutshell
column, MLS, and BPL coverage, we decided to go for an and-1 by covering the
NBA. Since the NBA doesn’t have a nationally televised weekly game like the
NHL’s Wednesday Night Rivalry, we’re going to focus on local teams like the
Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks, and the Brooklyn Nets. We’re going to
try to cover at least one nationally televised game per week, regardless of division.
Of course, we won’t forget about headlining news like Timberwolves
head coach Flip Saunders passing from cancer, Steph Curry’s historic start to the
season (118 points scored in his first three games), or that the Rockets are the
only team in history to lose each of their first three games by 20+ points. We’ll
cover the Association’s breaking news from week to week.
We’re only about two weeks into the season. Fortunes will certainly
change during the 82 games and the clubs are still trying to figure out their identity if they haven’t already in training camp. And last but not least, congratulations
to the Golden State Warriors on winning their first championship in 40 years!
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst
of a long, messy divorce rebuild, and they
are taking their sweet time doing it. Philly’s
fans have to be disappointed with the team’s
effort the past couple of seasons, but to their
credit, a rebuild is something you only want
to do once. Like a good wedding, it’s something you want to get right the first time.
Their biggest acquisitions since Sam Hinkie
took over as General Manager were all big
men – Nerlens Noel, their Mr. Everything,
in a trade from New Orleans, Joel Embiid
from Kansas (whose chances of playing this season are slim to none due a bum
right foot), and Jahlil Okafor fresh off a national championship with Duke. To
get that level of talent, the Sixers had to trade away 2013-14 Rookie of the Year
Michael Carter-Williams, and former franchise cornerstone Jrue Holiday.
Make no mistake, despite the potential of their players, the club was at
the bottom of the league in most regards. They were dead last in total season attendance with 571,572 seats filled. Their offense was second to last, averaging
92 points per game, but their defense was a little better allowing 101 points per
game – good for 20th in the league. The club finished the season with an 18-64
record, which was somehow good enough for 4th place in the weak Atlantic Division. Don’t expect a much better 2015-16 season.
bacle. Despite going 17-65, the Knickerbockers had the league’s 4th best attendance, admitting a total of 812,292 of the most diehard fans to the Madison
Square Garden. New York’s product on the court did not meet expectations by
averaging a league low 91.9 points per game. Their defense was marginally better by allowing the league’s 9th worst at 101.2 points per game.
Their first draft pick in the 2015 Entry Draft, 4th overall, was met with
boos from the Knicks fans in attendance at the Barclays Center in nearby Brooklyn. Many saw Kristaps Porziņģis, a power forward/center out of Spain, as the
biggest potential bust since Darko Miličić, but New York’s front office was willing to roll the dice anyway despite the friction from the fans. Only time will tell
where Porziņģis’ career and the Knicks season will go, but it can’t get much
worse than rock bottom.
Of all three local teams, the Brooklyn
Nets have had the most success since they
abandoned New Jersey in the summer of
2012. They didn’t make much noise at the
2015 NBA Draft in the Barclays Center,
their home arena, because they are built to
win right now. However, they have a lackluster roster. Not helping the fact is the
principal team owner, Russian billionaire
Mikhail Prokhorov. He treats the basketball
club like a soccer team by throwing money
at the problem hoping it will go away. He
doesn’t understand winning a championship takes patience and time unless you
can lure an elite player during free agency. (A prime example of this strategy
would be the Cavaliers luring LeBron James back to Cleveland to take the club
from the bottom of the league to Eastern Conference champions in a single season.) It takes more than money to win in the NBA. It takes the right front office,
the right players, and some shrewd negotiation. The Nets currently have none of
those qualities and a change is needed, either in ownership or identity.
Brooklyn’s playoff berth came as a result of being in the softest division of the weaker conference. Their playoff run lasted only six games, winning
two of them, before being knocked out in the first round by the Atlanta Hawks.
Brooklyn will look to be more than a bubble playoff team this season by improving their bottom third standing in the league. They gave up 100.9 points per
game while scoring 98 of their own, figures that are borderline bottom third of
the league. Their attendance record of 698,529 was good enough for 20th. Brook
Lopez can’t carry the team on his back. Joe Johnson and Jarrett Jack should be
used as role players, not full-time starters. To improve their standing and become
more than just the noisy neighbors of their crosstown rival Knicks, they will have
to add someone consistent to pair with Lopez, who can’t seem to stay healthy.
I’m not sure what the Knicks are doing. The Knicks aren’t even sure what
the Knicks are doing. Are they rebuilding?
Are they tanking for a top draft pick? Do
they really expect to make some noise in
the playoffs if they even get there? Is Phil
Jackson just for show? For the time being
at least, Carmelo Anthony is still spending his prime years wearing an orange and
blue uniform. That’s about the only positive
news the fans have after last season’s de-
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NHL in a Nutshell
Sal Nicosia
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Weekly Recap
Patrick Kane’s accuser is no longer cooperating in the investigation of
the Chicago star’s alleged sexual assault charge that was brought to light over last
off season. The likely course will be that charges will be dismissed and the star
forward will see no subsequent discipline, and rightfully so.
Wednesday October 28, 2015 begins our week in review, the Pittsburgh
Penguins faced off in a Wednesday night rivalry to remember. Marc Andre Fleury
impressed with only one goal allowed on 34 shots in a 3-1 victory. Phil Kessel
continues his fine form in Pittsburgh tallying a goal during the night’s performance. Evgeny Kuznetsov had the lone goal in the game for Washington.
Thursday night, New Jersey and Philadelphia met in a Metropolitan Division rivalry. Travis Zajac and Kyle Palmieri did the heavy lifting for the Devils
in the 4-1 win over the recently slumping Flyers. Back in action on Thursday
night was the Pittsburgh Penguins, facing off against the Buffalo Sabres. The
Pens found themselves up early but slumped late in the period giving up two
goals in 2 minutes. The Pens would ultimately go on to win 4-3, scoring twice in
the second period to hand them the victory.
Friday night brought the Flyers to Buffalo where they’d suffer a 3-11
defeat at the hands of the rookie Jack Eichel and the Sabres. At Madison Square
Garden, however, it was a separate story as the New York Rangers faced off
against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On the back of Mats Zuccarello the Rangers
would claim a 3-1 win on home ice.
The weekend kicked off Saturday night as Phil Kessel returned home to
face off against his former team, the Maple Leafs. Kessel only sung the praises of
the organization in his seven years there. The Penguins had no such love on the
ice, putting the Leafs away 4-0. Sunday saw the Islanders in action against the
road-tripping Buffalo Sabres. The Isles were without superstar John Tavares due
to illness, and it showed on the ice. After a scoreless first period ,they charged up
late in the second and fire on all cylinders in the third scoring twice to give them
the lead and the win.
Monday rolled around and so did the Vancouver Canucks, right over the
Flyers with a 4-1 win in Philly. Ryan Miller had 28 saves in net, while Claude
Giroux found a way to score in the second, but that would be the Flyers’ only goal
as they dropped the game in emphatic fashion.
Tuesday was a busy night locally and wraps up the round up for the
week. The Islanders, still without John Tavares, found a rhythm on the fourth line
and squeaked past the Devils with a 2-1 win. Goals by Nelson and Cizikas helped
the Islanders get back on track, despite being without their star man Tavares.
The Rangers-Caps rivalry was reignited Tuesday night in New York. The
Rangers, looking for their third straight win, came face to face with the high scoring duo of TJ Oshie and Alexander Ovechkin. The Ranger defense proved up to
the task as D-man Kevin Klien tallied one of 5 goals to be scored by the rangers in
a 5-2 win. Washington’s first goal belonged to Ovi and the second to Johannsen.
The Rangers now have their 3 game streak and continue to play well.
The former Ranger Cam Talbot and his Edmonton Oilers faced off
against a struggling Philadelphia who were looking to put things back on track.
The snipers duel would continue into the third period, where early on Edmonton
would tie the game 2-2, but the Oilers kept the momentum and scored two more
times in the third to take the win over the Flyers, 4-2. Edmonton’s star rookie
Connor McDavid went down as he was checked into the boards and appeared to
have a shoulder injury of some sort. Early projections have McDavid set to be out
for an extended period.
Sports fans everywhere should look forward to another week as time
proceeds into the thicker part of the NHL season. There are certainly a few new
contenders and some old foes that won’t go away easily.
Wed. Night Rivalry: Blues Meltdown in the 1st, Win in OT
Julian A. Huckabee
ARGO STAFF WRITER
First, some breaking news…
-Oilers rookie sensation Connor McDavid will be out for “months” with
a broken clavicle. The generational talent took a nasty hit into the boards against
the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.
-The Erie County District Attorney has dismissed Patrick Kane’s sexual
assault case following evidence tampering and the accuser’s refusal to cooperate
with the investigation.
St. Louis Blues [6] vs. Chicago Blackhawks [5]
November 4, 2015
United Center – Chicago, Illinois
Attendance: 21,676
After his Toronto Maple Leafs lost 2-4 against the Winnipeg Jets, head
coach Mike Babcock complained about the size of the NHL’s 4x6 nets. He was
quoted as saying, “It’s impossible to score.” Maybe he should take some notes
from the game tape of the 7th- and 8th-ranked offenses in the league, because
Wednesday night’s rivalry game between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis
Blues was an 11-goal thriller.
How do you say, “scored too soon” in Canadian? If a team can in fact
score too early, Chicago proved it tonight. Their aggressive forecheck lit up the
Blues for 5 goals in the 1st period in what looked like an easy win. Marko Dano
was called up the day before from the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago’s farm team,
and along with two other players on his line, he made a statement early. He broke
the ice 2:08 into the game off of great forechecking by Ryan Hartman. Then Alex
Steen answered less than a minute later by conveniently deflecting the puck past
Crawford to tie the game at one all.
Neither team had been given a penalty shot this season. That changed
when Blues defenseman Colton Parayko interfered on Andrew Shaw’s breakaway chance. Shaw converted his penalty shot, his first of the season, to put his
team up 2-1. The ‘Hawks winger kept Blues goalie Brian Elliott guessing.
Teuvo Teravainen was alone in a sea of white Blues jerseys when he tucked his
4th of the season past Elliott at 6:35. Bear in mind, each of these four goals were
scored before the first commercial break, and Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock
wasn’t having any more of it. He realized the game was getting out of hand quickly
and replaced Elliott with Jake Allen, who played the night before against the LA
Kings. Allen was flawless in the 41 seconds between replacing Elliott and the first
TV timeout, but Elliott’s night wasn’t done just yet. During that timeout, Hitch
put Elliott back in
after giving him
a chance to calm
down and take a
deep breath.
Two minor penalties by
Jori Lehtera and
Patrick
Kane
gave the fans
4-on-4 hockey.
It also led to a
St. Louis goal by
Robby Fabbri off
an odd-man rush,
cutting the Chicago’s lead to 3-2.
The ‘Hawk’s weren’t finished with Elliott yet; Chicago’s defensemen
wanted a piece of the action. Brent Seabrook picked out the top left corner of the
cage after Patrick Kane had the wherewithal to lift the stick of Blues winger Ty
Rattie, keeping the play alive.
Blues captain David Backes tried to get his team going with aggressive
play, but ended up pushing his counterpart Jonathon Toews into Elliott, and was
called for interference. Elliott went to the locker room after the hit, and Hitchcock had seen enough. Hitch ended Elliott’s night for good by putting Allen back
in. Elliott’s Swiss cheese performance ended with a .733 save percentage, saving
only 11/15 shots against. Kane rounded out scoring on the ensuing power-play
with a goal against Allen, whose only shot against up to that point went in. The
period ended with Chicago’s 18 shots to St. Louis’s 8. Neither Blues goaltender
could hit the right notes in the 1st.
It wouldn’t surprise me if St. Louis had some pizza sometime during
the first intermission to reenergize. After Steen’s second goal 3:11 into the 2nd,
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his team realized Halloween was last week and stopped acting like zombies on
skates. They looked livelier in the 2nd period and beyond. Their power play,
ranked second to last in front of only Anaheim, was a huge confidence booster
tonight, and Jay Bouwmeester’s goal cracked the door for a possible comeback.
David Backes was feeling it and brought his team back with 34 seconds left in
the 2nd, erasing a 5-2 deficit. The tired Blackhawk defense gave up goals on
consecutive shots.
Going into the 3rd, the score might as well have been 0-0. The offense
was on display, and this was not a game meant for teaching points in goaltending. The three goalies, Allen, Crawford and Elliott, had a horrendous collective
.783 save percentage. By the middle of the 3rd, the goalies calmed down and the
unusually fast-paced game came to a crawl. Chicago did the best they could by
the end of regulation, having 7 scoring chances to St. Louis’s none, but ultimately
could not get past Allen after Kane’s marker at the end of the 1st.
Somehow after a ghastly 1st period, St. Louis forced overtime. Not many
people expected that to happen, and they’re lying if they say otherwise. Odd-man
fast breaks were prevalent within the first two minutes of overtime, including a
basketball kind of 3-on-2, 2-on-1 sequence. Chicago, whose bread and butter is
maintaining possession, was very deliberate once the period slowed down. In the
end, it didn’t matter because Russian sensation Vladimir Tarasenko snuck one
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to force another round, but was blocked securing Portland’s ticket to the Semi’s.
Now that all the teams have been decided let’s talk about game 1 of the
2 game sets for the semifinals. For those who don’t know, the Semi-finals are
played in a home and away settings for both teams, with the higher seed getting
home advantage first. The scores are conducted in an aggregate score setting,
which means the team with the most goals after both games wins and advances
to the Conference Finals.
DC United (0) v New York City Red Bulls (1)
Game one pitted DC against the Red Bulls in New York. This game saw
New York have control for a majority of the game. Dax McCarthy hit the lone
goal of the game for the Red Bulls, putting the Bulls up 1-0 in the aggregate
score. Game 2 is Sunday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m., televised on ESPN.
Portland Timbers (0) v Vancouver Whitecaps (0)
These teams were matched very well. So much so that no one had a clearcut advantage over the other. Game 1 was contested in Portland, leaving the next
bout to be in Vancouver, for the win and advancement into the next round. Whoever has the most goals at the end of the game moves on to the next round. Game
2 is on Sunday, November 8, at 10:00 p.m. on FS1
Montréal Impact (2) v Columbus Crew (1)
This was a decent game; no real full sway either way. Columbus opened the
scoring with Federico Higuain in the 33rd minute. Patrice Bernier of the impact
responded with a goal of his own to make it 1-1 going into halftime. Johan Venegas put the Impact up 2-1 and held the lead to full time. Aggregate score is 2-1
with the Impact leading into game 2 in Columbus. Game 2 is on Sunday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m. on ESPN.
Seattle Sounders (2) v FC Dallas (1)
Seattle was in control for most of this game, but Dallas had a few moments
where there were signs of life. Fabian Castillo put Dallas up early in the 13th
minute with his goal assisted by Mauro Diaz. Andreas Ivanschitz put Seattle on
the board after the first half time in the 67th minute. Clint Dempsey came in with
the go ahead goal and put Seattle up 2-1 for the win in the first game. Aggregate
score is 2-1 with Game 2 in Dallas on Sunday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. on FS1.
Looks to be a good weekend for soccer fans league wide. I’m going make
a guess that Seattle, Columbus, Portland and New York are going to head into
the next round of the playoffs. We’ll see what happens when all the clocks read
fulltime.
Premier League Update
Chelsea (1) v. Liverpool (3)
Over the past decade, this fixture has been one to get excited about. Any
time two of England’s elite clubs match-up, it is going to be entertaining. This
time around, the storyline was a little bit different. Could 9th place Liverpool grab
an away win? Or would the 15th place champions finally jumpstart their season?
With Jose Mourinho’s job reportedly on the line, Chelsea needed to get going
quickly. Azpilicueta floated a perfect cross onto the forehead of Ramires (4’)
to put Chelsea ahead. Liverpool found an equalizer through Coutinho (45’+3).
Two goals in the second half through Coutinho (74’) and Benteke (83’) were the
difference. This result saw Liverpool move up one spot into 8th place and Chelsea stay in 15th, just 4 points away from the relegation zone.
Manchester City (2) v. Norwich (1)
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under Crawford’s glove to complete the comeback. That kind of clutch performance is the reason why the 23-year-old sniper signed a huge 8-year, $60 million
contract extension last July, the kind of extension a seasoned veteran would get.
Why was St. Louis so sluggish and out of it tonight? They had every excuse to
quit after the 1st period. Their odyssey getting from LA to Chicago began with a
delayed flight that was redirected to Milwaukee, and then they had to be bussed
from Milwaukee to Chicago. The exhausted players and staff only got to Chicago
at 4 a.m. the morning of the game.
The Blues were the only team left this season not to allow more than
4 goals in a game, and they allowed 5 goals against in a 1st period for the first
time since 2003. This was the first time since 1981 that St. Louis beat Chicago
after being down 3 or more goals. Despite these numbers, the Blues found a way
to win in a remarkable comeback. It was a character win for the top team in the
Central Division.
Next Wednesday’s Rivalry Night game will see the Montréal Canadiens
take on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Is it a rivalry? No, not really anywhere near that
of Chicago and St. Louis. But the clubs feature superstars Sidney Crosby Evgeni
Malkin in the black and yellow, and P.K. Subban and Carey Price in the red,
white, and blue. The matchup will be between two of the most talented teams in
the East, and the puck will drop at 7:30 ET on NBCSN.
MLS Playoffs Week 1
The Playoffs are in full swing, the elimination rounds are decided, and the
semifinals have begun, so let’s recap the eliminations and where we stand now.
DC United (2) v New England Revolution (1)
4th seed DC United versus 5th seed Revolution. What was a very competitive and complete game by both clubs, the Revolution hit the mark first with a
goal in the 15th minute by Juan Agudelo. A little while later after attempts by
both clubs, Chris Pontius hit the tie goal for DC in the 45th minute going into the
halftime. Chris Rolfe hit in the 83rd minute to put the DC up 2-1, and that would
be the game winning goal. DC Moves on to play the New York Red Bulls.
Seattle Sounders (3) v LA Galaxy (2)
Western Conference action with the 4th seed Sounders taking on the 5th
seeded Galaxy. In another evenly matched game, Clint Dempsey opened the
scoring in the 5th minute, only to be immediately answered by Sebastian-lletget
one minute later. Nelson Valdez hit the go ahead in the 12th minute to put Seattle
up 2-1. Gyasi Zardes hit one in the 22nd minute making it 2-2 into halftime. LA
had more shots and possession time, but Seattle won the game where it mattered,
taking the body to get the chances. In the 83rd minute, Erik Friberg hit the go
ahead and made it 3-2, taking it to the house on the pitch, pushing Seattle over
LA to face FC Dallas.
Montréal Impact (3) v Toronto FC (0)
The battle to see which other Canadian club would be in the playoffs next
to Vancouver. Montréal had more control of the game, but incurred 13 fouls. Toronto had 9 fouls, which only produced 1 Yellow for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Patrice Bernier hit the opener in the 18th minute followed by Ignacio Piatti in the
33rd minute to make it 2-0. 6 minutes later Didier Drogba made it 3-0, and that’s
all she wrote for this game. Montréal goes on to dance with Columbus Crew.
Portland Timbers 2 (7) V Sporting Kansas City 2 (6)
This game is an odd one because it required 2 extra times and shootouts to
finally decide a winner, which KC is no stranger to after beating the Philadelphia
Union to win the U.S. Open cup. Rodney Wallace opened first for Portland in
the 57th minute. Followed by Kevin Ellis and Krisztian Nemeth back to back to
put City up 2-1, the latter goal came in extra time as did Portland’s second goal
in 118th minute by Maximiliano Urruti to force penalties to decide the game.
Both team either scored or missed each round, putting extra pressure on both the
keepers and the next player to shoot. The last kick went to Jon Kemplin for City
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The league leaders faced a visit from a team in the bottom half of the
table. This is a match that City would expect to win every time. It started very
slowly with no goals in the first half. A lovely header from Otamendi (67’) got
the scoring started. Norwich was then kept in the game after a huge blunder from
Joe Hart. He dropped the ball right to the feet of Jerome (83’), who tapped it
home easily. Yaya Touré (89’ pen) found a very late winner to grab all 3 points. Swansea (0) v. Arsenal (3)
In 2014, Swansea was the only team to beat Arsenal in the Premier
League. Arsène Wenger has never been able to beat Gary Monk as a manager.
This time around, Wenger got the best of Monk, tactically. Swansea looked dangerous in the first half but could not find a goal. A solid header from Giroud
(49’) opened the scoring. Arsenal added two goals in a five-minute span through
Koscielny (68’) and Campbell (73’) to finish off the hosts. Arsenal remains in
2nd place on goal difference behind Manchester City.
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China’s New Child Policy
On September 25, 1980, China instituted their One-Child Policy, and
since then the government encouraged birth control and minimal reproduction
throughout the country. This policy was provoked by a campaign led by Chairman Mao, who inspired couples to have more kids, leading to a rapid increase
in population. Eventually, food availability became scarce and resulted in 30
million Chinese dying of hunger. The policy was put to avoid any more deaths
from lack of food supply, and to increase the success of the economy.
However, this also had it’s downfalls, causing heartache to couples that
weren’t allowed to have more than one child. To enforce the policy, families
would get fined thousands of dollars and be forced to get unwanted abortions
and/or get sterilizations. Planning Officials, those who carry out the policies,
would have to meet a certain criteria annually. If the standards weren’t met,
they’d miss out on promotions and rewards.
For the past 30 years, the One-Child Policy has prevented over 400 million births, with more than 336 million babies being aborted, and more than 196
million surgical sterilizations being performed. This caused the majority of the
Chinese population to be elderly, with a small percentage of those in the workforce. Statistics show that more than half the time, one child is left to take care
of six people, two parents and four grandparents. What’s more, gender imbalance has increased due to the traditional preference under the policy, getting rid
of daughters through abortion or abandonment. Currently, the ratio difference
between men and women in China is about 34 million. With the ratio off balance, activists argue that there will be hundreds of men without a wife, causing
frustration throughout the nation.
In 2013, the policy was finally relaxed. Now, more and more establishments fight for the free will to have more than one child per couple and to end
gendercide. The state-run news agency, Xinhua, reported that a new policy
will be put into effect by 2016, allowing two children per Chinese couple. The
Chinese government hopes this will increase their working class, bettering the
economy, and changing the world’s most populated country.
Despite the upcoming change in China, multiple human rights organizations argue that the policy isn’t enough. Researcher and activist William Nee
claims, “The state has no business regulating how many children people have.”
Many couples are also planning to opt out of the new reform due to the expense
required just to maintain one child. However, the amount of people who agreed
with the policy and applied for a second child, totaled to nearly one million
people. Health officials predict that by 2030, there will be about 23 million
more births in the nation.
Russian Charter Plane Crash: Possible Terrorist Attack
Rachel Melamudov
ARGO STAFF WRITER
This past Saturday, a Russian charter plane bound for St. Petersburg
from Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, crashed in the Sinai Peninsula. All 224 people
on board perished in the tragic crash. Officials of the airline, Metrojet, have
publicly stated that the crash couldn’t have had anything to do with technical or human errors. In Moscow, Aleksandr A. Smirnov, a former pilot and the
airline’s deputy director for aviation, shared in a news conference that, “We
absolutely exclude the technical failure of the plane, and we absolutely exclude
pilot error or a human factor”. However, no documentation has been made accessible regarding the condition of the plane or personnel. In addition, aviation
officials have stated that the situation is still too premature to rule out such factors. Various governments have come together to investigate the Metrojet crash,
especially since information of possible terrorist involvement has surfaced.
Unsubstantiated claims have been made by the Islamic State, which declares it
attacked the flight in order to avenge Russia’s involvement in the Syrian War.
Smirnov did tell reporters that the crash could have resulted from an external
impact, but he did not entertain any notions of a terrorist attack.
The Egyptian Commission is overseeing the investigation of the
Metrojet crash, and there is still much more to be done, as a detailed study of
the flight recorders will have to be analyzed. As of Monday, November 2, the
remains of 196 passengers have been recovered and flown back to Russia.
Although government officials, in addition to Metrojet, have expressed their
skepticism over the involvement of the Islamic State, some analysts support
the possibility of a bomb having been brought on board and stowed with luggage. But because of speculation and the lack of hard facts, the truth behind the
Russian charter flight remains muddled. Many are surprised with how quick
Metrojet has been to make assertions regarding the crash without evidence. The plane, an 18-year-old Airbus A321-200, had only flown 57,000
hours of its 120,000-hour life span. Tail repairs had been made to the plane and
Metrojet shared that checks were made every 24 months. The spokeswoman for
AerCap, the company which leased the Airbus to Metrojet, refused to comment.
There have been two cases where these planes became either defective or broke
apart after similar tail repairs. Because of ongoing investigations, there are still
no definitive answers. Russia has been wary of Islamic militant attacks for some
time now, and as of recently, the country has deployed armed forces in Syria to
defend President Bashar al-Assad, whose biggest opponent is the Islamic State.
Reports are still being made about the wreckage as the investigation continues.
Premier League Cont.
Other Results:
West Brom (2) v. Leicester (3)
Watford (2) v. West Ham (0)
Newcastle (0) v. Stoke (0)
Crystal Palace (0) v. Manchester United (0)
Everton (6) v. Sunderland (2)
Southampton (2) v. Bournemouth (0)
Tottenham (3) v. Aston Villa (1)
EA Sports Team of the Week
Goalkeeper: Tim Howard (Everton)
Defense: Nicolás Otamendi (Manchester City),
Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Mamadou Sakho (Liverpool), R
yan Bertrand (Southampton)
Midfield: Steven Davis (Southampton), Yaya Touré (Manchester City),
Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool), Riyad Mahrez (Leicester)
Forward: Odion Ighalo (Watford), Arouna Koné (Everton)
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Paul Ryan takes over as Speaker of the House
Brittney Welch
ARGO STAFF WRITER
A little over a month after John Boehner (R-OH) announced he was
leaving the position of House Speaker and resigning from Congress altogether,
The House of Representatives found its new Speaker. On October 29, Paul
Ryan (R-WI) was officially elected as the Speaker of the House, a position Ryan
originally had no interest in. After pressure from his party during the month
of indecision in the House, Ryan said he would run for speaker. However, his
candidacy had a couple of conditions. A large factor that a Ryan Speakership
hinged on was family time. Mike Debonis and Robert Costa of the Washington
Post report specifically that, “Ryan also said he would delegate much of the
job’s travel and fundraising demands if elected so that he could spend enough
time with his wife and school-age children: ‘I cannot and will not give up my
family time.’” The other was that he wanted a general consensus around his
candidacy, which he did manage to achieve relatively easily.
Siobhan Hughes of the Wall Street Journal reported on the final tally
of the election, saying that, “Republicans put up 236 votes—a majority of the
House—to make the 45-year-old the youngest speaker since Reconstruction.”
In his remarks after the election, Ryan said, “The House is broken. We are not
solving problems. We are adding to them. And I am not interested in laying
blame. We are not settling scores. We are wiping the slate clean,” and proposed
some solutions for how he believes the House can be improved. He said that
committees need to take charge of drafting legislation again, and everyone
needs to be included in the process. Bills need to be read carefully instead of being rushed through the House, because too many bills are not fully understood
by everyone. Ryan spoke of the Americans’ distrust of Washington and envisioned a positive future saying, “What a relief to them it would be if we finally
got our act together—what a weight off their shoulders. How reassuring it
would be if we actually fixed the tax code, put patients in charge of their health
care, grew our economy, strengthened our military, lifted people out of poverty,
and paid down the debt.” He has a great hope that Congress can right itself and
make the American people proud, and as Speaker he really wants to restore the
trust that has been lost.
Some say that by taking this position, Ryan has lost his chance at ever
running for President. The only President in U.S. history who was Speaker of
the House in his career was James K. Polk. However, Ryan has expressed no
interest in running for the Presidency in the future, telling CNN’s Dana Bash
that “If I really wanted to be president, I would have run in this cycle for the
presidency.” For now, Ryan appears to be fully focused on his position as House
Speaker. As Boehner left Ryan with no budget problems to grapple with until
2017 with the passage of the newest budget deal (budget problems were what
constantly plagued Boehner’s Speakership), it will be interesting to see what
specific big plans Ryan has for the House, and if the “broken” House can be
fixed.
Creative Highlight
Tori Novack
ARGO STAFF WRITER
Answer the Phone-Part 9
Allyson wasn’t sure if she had lost the cops yet, but she wasn’t taking any
chances. As she continued to sprint down the street, she didn’t even notice the
college student standing directly in her path. The two collided and tumbled to
the ground. Allyson clung to the NEK camera for dear life, rolling to the side to
avoid damaging the expensive piece. “Are you alright?” she asked as she pushed
herself back to her feet.
“I think I’m bruised, but nothing’s brok-”
“I was talking to the camera!” Allyson turned the camera around in her
hands, flipping it on just to double check. It still worked. Good.
“Well, thank you for the concern…” Megan grumbled, brushing herself off.
“Oh, sorry. It’s just, if this camera goes, my job is going to follow.” She
tucked the camera under her arm. “Have I seen you before?”
“Maybe. I do go to school here,” she said.
“Oh, right! You were at a couple of the crime scenes! I interviewed you
before. You said you knew some of the victims. Can I get an interview with you
now?” she asked, all but shoving the camera into Megan’s face.
“I’m not in the mood.” She shoved the camera away before sulking off.
Allyson scrambled to keep it from falling out of her hands. With a huff, she
took off after her. “You’re not getting away that easily!”
“Watch me,” she said, turning onto her street. The apartment wasn’t far from
there. Allyson continued to badger her all the way down the driveway and didn’t
cease talking until she saw Officer Dan standing on Megan’s porch.
“Megan Carson? A word with you,” he said before turning to Allyson. “In
private,” he added. Megan opened the front door, allowing herself and Officer
Dan inside before shutting the door in Allyson’s face.
“What is this about?”
“You are a suspect in the murder of Joseph Stevens.”
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Reviews
Keeping Things Positive
Samantha Andujar
ARGO STAFF WRITER
On the Wings of Hope is a progressive metal core band from Waldorf Maryland. One can listen to the demos from this band and you would never believe
these guys were unsigned, then again this can be said for a lot of the bands I have
come across meeting this semester. While they all possess talent and a passion to
pursue their dreams, On the Wings of Hope seems to have something special that
many other bands kind of seem to miss at times “it”. The “it” factor can mean
anything from their gifted musical talent, amazing vocals, and great lyrics. But
what I’m talking about is a little more complex. I feel many music fans can identify with this feeling I’m about to describe. When a band can make you feel their
music from deep within your body and soul or make you connect to the musical
energy and form a bond with the lyrics, that’s when a band has what I call the “it”
factor. A band could have all the talent in the world, but if they can’t make you
feel their music physically and mentally, it’s not worth listening to. On the Wings
of Hope is one of those special bands that make you feel all these things and then
some. One only needs to listen to “The Wolf” to really get a glimpse into how
special their sound really is. Aside from their obvious musical talent and experience, they are an energetic, funny, passionate group of guys that really appreciate
every opportunity they are afforded as a band. If you are a fan of Rush, Metallica,
August Burns Red, The Devils Wear Prada, or even Justin Timberlake, this band
is definitely the right choice for your ears. If you like what you hear give them
some Facebook and Twitter love! Visit their YouTube and Sound Cloud page as
well for even more great music. Happy listening everybody!
What’s the name of your band? What’s the origin of that name? Have
you changed the band’s name before?
We’re called “On Wings Of Hope”.
It was a solo project that Wade started.
We have not changed our band name.
Please list the name, age, school, and respective instrument of each
band member.
Drums: Danny, 21, and graduated
Vocals: Wade, 26, and some college
Guitars: Stephen, 21, and some college
Bass: Jeff, 27, and college and military
What genre of music do you consider your work to be? Who are your
major influences?
Progressive Metalcore
As a group, Rush, Metallica, August Burns Red, The Devils Wear Prada,
Justin Timberlake, Slipknot, Korn, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
Danny and Wade knew each other from back in the day. Stephen and Wade
jammed together and began song writing and decided they wanted to make it a
band. Danny joined later on. We found Jeff on craig list.
When did you form your band? What inspired you to make music together?
2009 as a solo project. Late 2014 is when “On Wings OF Hope” became a
group. Music interest. Work ethic. Same views.
Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?
We do not have a record label at this time. No music organizations.
What can you tell me about your instruments?
Danny: I play a black Tama Rockstar series drum kit with Meinl cymbals.
I play with Vic Firth drum sticks. I chose these brands because it’s what makes
me feel comfortable. Its cost and style and also the model I like. I’m subjected to
them. It’s what I like.
Wade: At practice, I use an Audix OM11. I fell in love with Audix after I
played an open mic show with an old group of mine. It’s also the same mic I use
to demo out our songs, which you can locate on Youtube.com. As of recently, I
borrowed a Shure SM7B from my buddies studio, Headcase Recording Studio, to
demo out a song and now I’m saving up to purchase one of my own.
Stephen: I don’t have a specific brand loyalty yet... I’m open to any brand as
long as it’s comfortable to play and just feels right. The guitar I have now came
through being not costly, and I just wanted to play on a Schecter.
Jeff: Warwick & Ampeg are amazing; best punch and middy tones to punch
through the detuned guitar with heavy distortion.
Where have you performed? What are your favorite and least favorite
venues? Do you have any upcoming shows?
We performed at Memories Bar here in our town with a few locals, such as,
Alukah, and With Lying Eyes. A few of our favorite venues are The National,
Rams Head Live, and 9:30 Club.
As for upcoming, we have a few on our schedule:
- Memories Bar – December 12th
- Some house show in Woodbridge, VA – December 16th (Stephen’s Birthday)
- Memories Bar – sometime in March during spring break.
After our EP is recorded
and in our hands, we’ll have
mini weekend tours set up for
the whole east coast.
Which songs do you
perform most frequently?
Do you ever play any covers? Do you have a set play
list?
We have a short set list
at the moment so we just play
all those songs constantly but
we’re also constantly making
new material. We play a couple covers and we’re releasing a cover soon before 2016.
Who writes your songs? What are the main themes or topics for most of
your songs? Do you think these topics will change over time?
We, collectively, write our songs. One of us would have an idea, and we
begin to run with it. Stephen (guitarist) takes it home, tabs it out with a program
called Tux Guitar, which would have drums, and bass pre-written. Then, he sends
it out to the group. Wade (singer) exports it as a midi file to drag and drop it into
Garageband. Using EZ Drummer, we edit the drum samples and sounds to our
liking. For recording guitar, bass, and vocals, we use the Line6 PODHD Desktop,
for a direct in connection; straight into our laptop. Then we go back and polish it.
As for lyrics, and topics, they come mainly from Wade.
“The topics I write about come from actual life experiences, some are influenced from friend life experiences, whether they are positive or negative. They
also come from how the world is today.” - Wade
Danny: We’ll wait and see if the topics change. Topics will come to mind.
What are your rehearsals generally like? Do you have a set time each
week in which you practice or are rehearsals more spontaneous?
Our rehearsals are fun and on point. Our practices are both scheduled and
spontaneous.
How has your music evolved since you first began playing music together?
Each member has their own sound and style and we mix them together. If
members change or added, so will the sound of “On Wings Of Hope”.
What has been your biggest challenge as a band? Have you been able
to overcome that challenge? If so, how?
Money, really. We sacrifice other expenses to put towards what the group
needs. The struggle is real.
What’s your ultimate direction for your band? Are you seeking fame
and fortune?
We want to create, play, tour, and live our lives as successful musicians.
What advice do you have for people who want to form their own bands?
Learn, and study the business side of the industry. The better one understand
it, the more successful one can probably be come.
How can fans-to-be gain access to your music?
Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/onwingsofhope
Our two demo singles on YouTube:
- {Happiness} Isn’t Being [Buried] In A Closet (Love is Love): https://www.
youtube.com/watch?v=fsSa-r24FnM
- The Wolf: http://youtu.be/zc1HapvHR4Q
Facebook.com/onwingsofhopemd
Twitter.com/onwingsofhope
Is there anyone you’d like to acknowledge for offering financial or emotional support?
Wade: My daughter, Scarlett, is one of the main reasons why I keep thriving
to follow my dream in music. You gotta lead by example. My girlfriend, Sharon,
who keeps me thinking positive when I’m feeling down about things. And my
buddies in OWOH, We’re always reminding one another, “Keep thinking positive, man.”
Danny: My loved ones and my bros in OWOH. I thank all of them for all of
the support. Without them, we’re nothing.
Stephen: I’d just like to thank my friends, family, and my OWOH boys for
keeping me sane and grounded through this whole experience
Any last words?
Our debut EP, “The Wolf”, is scheduled to be released in early 2016! Also,
we have a FREE song that’s coming out around December; before the end of
the year! A big thank you to Sammie for giving us this interview, The Argo, and
Stockton University! Hope to see all of you soon!
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Reviews
From Book to Video Game: Bedlam: The Game
Roberto Nieves ARGO STAFF WRITER
In 2014, renowned UK author Chris Brookmyre released a book that
sent a human into the world of video games. Similar to the vein of the Disney
classic cult film, Tron, the book told the tale of a young computer engineer fighting for his life in a video game universe. The book, lauded for asking the big
questions about digital society, has now seen a video game adaptation for the PS4
and PC. The result is a nostalgic and important commentary on video games, as
well as what kind of a universe we are building today.
The novel follows a young computer engineer volunteering for an advanced project in neural brain scanning. A flash of light later, the engineer finds
himself teleported onto the battlefield of a 1990’s PC game, Starfire. Dodging
lasers and bombs, he soon discovers that he has been digitally teleported into a
gameverse, taking the form of a cyborg. It is up to the engineer, and a slew of
renegades, to battle the games and make their way home.
Bedlam: The Game, tells the story from a different view. Players take
the role of another engineer, Heather Quinn, working in the same facility. Hired
to work on 3D modeling and gaming engines, she too volunteers for the scanner procedure, unaware of where her person is being sent. She soon find herself
locked into the conflict of Starfire, and she has taken the form of a cyborg. Realizing what is going on, she breaks free out of Starfire, with the help of a resistance group, the “Daesperados.” Heather dons her game tag “Athena,” and soon
understands what is going on -- she is trapped in a gameverse along with several
others. She must fight the enemies of the gameverse and return home.
Many big questions are asked during the course of Bedlam: The Game.
As these humans are trapped within a gaming universe, it is possible that perhaps
they have found a digital paradise. A world where hunger, disease, and death do
not exist. In fact, should a user die, they simply respawn. It is a world in which
humans can battle a cyborg army in one game, then slay a dragon with a bazooka
in another game. A world in which humans can be any hero they choose to be.
However, it is a world where they are not in their own forms, and a place where
they may never see the real world ever again. Trapped in a domain where they are
unable to see their families or feel the sensations of the real world. A world where
they are under fire and endlessly fighting in battles as programmed by the game.
These are the kind of questions that are pondered in the game, which
reflect today’s culture of digital obsessions and creations: Is this a heaven or is
it a hell? Is it a paradise or is it a form of purgatory? As video games continue to
be developed and the realms of virtual reality are being made available, these are
questions that people we answer in the imminent future.
Bedlam: The Game nails the look and feel of early 3D shooters from the
1990’s. Enemies and levels have a very simple, pixelated dimension, lacking accurate details. Game worlds are rendered distinctly from each other, but capture
the simplicity of older games. The worlds featured in Bedlam: The Game are inspired by titles such as Call of Duty, Quake, and even Diablo, among several others. Each world features its own arsenal of weapons that Athenea will take with
her across the adventure. The weapons can be used at any time, meaning Athena
can use a laser handgun to dispatch a German soldier in the WWII section of the
game. The enemy A.I., while not terribly bright, will swarm you often -- even on
easy difficulty, the game isn’t easy. Players will need to move fast and thoroughly
check areas for health, armor, and ammunition. Mobility is key, so players will
need to constantly keep moving. This is especially true for the game’s final level,
which is massive and will take well over an hour to complete.
The writing from Chris Brookmyre is clear and strong throughout the
game, showcasing a tale that asks questions but knows when to have fun. The tale
comes across happenings in gaming culture and the digital universe constructed.
Athena, voiced by Kristy Strain, will shout the strangeness and absurdity that is
the predicament she is in. She will also reference other games and real-world happenings. At one point, when tasked with taking on a massive enemy reactor, she
states that her “over-plumped hair dryer couldn’t even take on Justin Bieber.” The
rest of the dialogue alludes to other real games and levels such as “Liberty City”
and “ Aperture Science.” The music and sound effects are also solid, delivering
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there own unique style of flare.
Ultimately, with all these elements in the game, I truly felt like I was
on a very unique and special adventure in the video game world. The levels are
diverse, the action is intense, and the story, delivered with some impressive voice
work, made a mesmerizing experience. In the pursuit of making a nostalgic game,
several problems do come forth in Bedlam: The Game. The game has a tendency
to be slightly buggy, with moments of getting stuck in levels, and significant
frame drops when too many enemies are on the screen.
While the gameplay in Bedlam: The Game takes different approaches,
we don’t see that throughout. One level has players in a PAC-MAN inspired arena and another in a side-scrolling spaceship shooter, similar to arcade classic Xevious. It would have been nice to see other deviations of gameplay in this sense.
Finally, as nostalgic as the presentation is, Bedlam: The Game could’ve used
more seamless polish. Entire worlds become destroyed throughout the course of
the game and it would have been nice to see more seamless transitions rather than
just a loading screen. The previously mentioned music is fitting for the mood,
although, sometimes there are entire levels that don’t have any music.
Despite its shortcomings, Bedlam: The Game comes as not only a nice
translation of an interesting novel, but a solid entertainment experience for gaming enthusiasts that asks big questions and leaves gamers imagination. It’s visual
splendor is interesting, the level designs are enthusiastic, the story is very interesting, and the gameplay is challenging, which is reminiscent of older video
games. Wrapping up this experience is a wonderful rock-and roll track that plays
during the end credits, which sums up the experience. The Track is called “ Wanna Makes Some Noise” by Brooksy and The Sound Collectors.
The digital frontier is beautiful and dangerous as Bedlam: The Game
displays. But, the engaging game also tells us to makes some noise, to scream
and shout, to cause some chaos, and fight for freedom. For that, I recommend this
game.
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Veganism: A Movement for Compassionate Living
Yoanna Velichkova
FOR THE ARGO
Have you ever imagined a daily diet without any cheese, chicken, beef,
eggs, steak, yogurt or salmon? Now, a growing number of people are abstaining
from eating any animal products at all, not even a spoonful of honey in a warm
cup of herbal tea.
In 1944, English animal rights activist Donald Watson coined the term
“vegan.” Watson founded The Vegan Society on November 1, 1944, along with
twenty-three other activists. The slogan of this non-governmental organization is:
“Promoting ways of living free from animal products for the benefit of people,
animals and the environment.” Veganism is outside of the dietary and lifestyle
norm; however, more and more people are transitioning into this movement for
optimal health benefits as well as for ethical and environmental reasons
Stockton student Dominic Pellegrini has not consumed animal products for
over four years. For Pellegrini, the baseline is compassion. “It is more extreme to
slaughter an animal for your taste buds than to go vegan,” said Pellegrini.
“The real benefit lies within each person,” said Rutgers student Ahmad Osman. Aside from physical health benefits, Osman said that there are additional
psychological benefits of veganism. Those who commit to the change are taking
“a big step in terms of ethical advancement.”
Randy Frazier, a biochemistry major at Stockton University said he has
done personal research on veganism and hopes to one day make the transition for
both ethical and environmental reasons. “I don’t agree with what goes on in the
factory farming industry.”
According the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
factory farms are large, industrial operations that raise animals for food. Over
99% of farm animals nationwide are raised in factory farms.
The focus of these farms is profit and efficiency. Unclean air, unnatural
lighting, unnatural growth, forced reproduction, absent veterinary care, surgical mutilations, and shortened lives are standard operating procedures of factory
farms. Frazier also said, “I don’t think it is a good idea to be feeding our world’s
nutrients to animals and loosing a certain percentage of that food.”
According to the Evolve Campaign Organization, about 20 percent of the
world’s population, or 1.4 billion people, could be fed with the grain and soybeans fed to cattle farmed solely in the Unites States. Food for a vegan can be
produced on 1/6 of an acre of land versus 3 ¼ acres for a meat-eater.
“If enough people make the change, then it really can make a difference
in the world,” said Frazier. However, the vegan lifestyle is not for everyone.
“Ethically I don’t feel strongly enough about the issue to constitute a major life
change,” said Osman. The most prominent dilemma faced by vegans is public
criticism -- “The norm is not vegan,” said Frazier.
“I know there is a stereotype that vegans are always talking about how
they’re vegan, which generates a lot of hate from outside circles,” said Osman.
“I think it’s mostly due to a lack of understanding and, therefore, a fear of something different. My personal opinion is to each their own. I won’t try to convert
anyone, so they shouldn’t try to convert me, each person should just do what they
want to do.”
For those intrigued by veganism, it is now easier than ever to make the
change. “Just recently it is becoming easier to be vegan with all of the new substitute products,” said Pellegrini. “I think the percentage of people being vegan is
going to increase. Restaurants will start to cater to that, and we’re already seeing
it happen.”
Student-Run Farm Installs Sustainable Irrigation
Jessica Baez
ARGO STAFF WRITER
Keeping the soil moist at the campus farm, with its barren and pine landscape, was made possible with the expanded irrigation system put in place by
farm manager, Vaughn De Palma Farr, and myself, Jessica Baez, an agriculture
intern. When the farm came to the point where labor had to be centered around
watering its crops instead of managing other tasks, Farr knew he had to create
a system that would bring less effort to watering and more attention to have
the ability to focus on other issues such as protecting the crops from pests, viticulture, beekeeping, soil quality, and greenhouse construction. Farr explained,
“There are many learning opportunities that are missed out on as multiple classes
request to come visit the farm spending, the majority of their time tediously watering everything by hand. Now with a little infrastructure, students will be able
to come out, get their hands dirty, and really learn what small organic farming
is like.” With heavy research, we were able to construct a trial irrigation system
that will soon become permanently installed once it’s been fully tested.
The farm is using two rain cisterns for its crops that store up to 3,000
gallons of water. The cistern located on the ground collects the water off the
farm’s pole barn roof and members of the farm simply used watering cans to get
the watering done. Now, the water barrel that lives on the tower will have water
pumped up into it powered by the farm’s solar panel pumps and use gravity to
route water into the new irrigation system that leads to six out of the twelve beds.
As a result, the only watering that needs to be done by hand is for the hoop house
and the future greenhouse.
There are a variety of drip systems used by farmers, but Farr and I chose the
soaker hose method that connects to the faucets we set up along each bed. These
hoses continually secrete water gradually along the plant root zone because of the
hoses’ thickened, porous walls that either sit on the ground. Soaker hoses are also
flexible enough to weave around crops if necessary. This irrigation method keeps
moisture levels optimal and increases crop productivity. Not only is this sustain-
able as far as water conservation
because of the reduced evaporation, but it is also economically
conscious for Stockton University.
Another benefit of soaker hoses, in
general, includes reduced runoff.
As a result of this uniform
water distribution, student farmers will have more peace of mind
now that the crops are not competing for the water available. With
the increase of crops anticipated
due to the expected completion of
the greenhouse this semester, the
new irrigation system is a source
of pride and great accomplishment
for me. I had no prior agricultural
experience and Farr, who is always looking for ways students
to get involved and learn about
the hard work it takes to grow
produce, let me take on this project understanding that. This also
Photo of Farr, the farm manager.
was very important to install since
managing the student-run farm during the summer season becomes harder as
students become unavailable.
Now that the irrigation system has been expanded, the campus farm also
just received new solar panels, batteries, and converters to establish a full offgrid solar system to power an additional water pump. This will be a student
project taken on this spring starting January.
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Your Voice
Ask a Professor: “What am I worth in the world?”
Professor Richard Miller
FOR THE ARGO
Dear Professor,
I feel worthless. I do not feel that I make a difference in the world. I believe
that no one would notice if I was missing or absent! Nobody cares about me!
Feeling down!
Dear Feeling down,
Nothing could be further from the truth! You are an important piece of the
puzzle. You just don’t realize it yet! Each one of us makes a difference in the
world, but we do not realize the impact and influence we have on others. If only
you knew what a real difference you make!
I had a student in one of my classes who did not show up for class. I requested a meeting with him and shared the following: When you are not in class, I feel
the difference. I wish you would not be absent because you make a difference! I
proceeded to prove to him how important he is based upon a teaching from the
Torah as well as a movie that spans decades.
The creation story mentions that each time God created an item, he created
a group, not an individual plant, animal, etc. However, when it came to mankind,
he created one individual. The Rabbis asked why. To which they responded with
an important lesson. He created one person to show the importance of one indi-
vidual from whom came an entire population. The Rabbis further explained that
if one saves a life, it is considered as if one has saved an entire world. And if one
ends a life, one has destroyed an entire world. This is a powerful message from
this story.
In addition, there is a movie called It’s A Wonderful Life. Jimmy Stewart
played a character who experienced so many challenges that he wished that he
had never lived. He received his wish and had an opportunity to view the world
as if he had not been born. What a shock he experienced when he realized that
the people he saved or helped were in totally different situations, and in some
cases, were either in prison or dead because he was not around to save them. He
received a wakeup call and realized that his life was truly meaningful and valuable, and that he was valuable to others.
I once had a teenager give me a pack of lifesavers, and with that gift he said
he wanted to thank me for saving his life. He contemplated suicide. However,
because of our talks and our friendship he changed his mind! I never realized that
I had done anything for this kid. That is how life is. We do not realize the impact
we have on others.
Keep your eyes open and talk with your best friends about your feelings.
They may open your eyes and share with you how they feel about you and the
value that they place on your presence in their lives!
Take care and work on thinking good thoughts about yourself!
Professor Miller
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Help Yourself Beat the Blues
Elizabeth Aroune
FOR THE ARGO
It’s now November,
and with the seasons
changing, the weather
being
temperamental,
and the class work piling
up, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. Don’t let the
semester get you down,
Ospreys! Take control
of your school work and
transform your emotion-
al state into a state of well-being with these tips.
1. Stay Organized
Don’t forget about that planner you bought in late August. It may seem
tedious in the moment to write down assignments after class, but it will pay off
as you procrastinate less and impress your professors- and yourself- more. Make
sure to stay on top of all the assignments professors are writing on the board and
the papers and exams coming up by color coding classes with due dates. To-do
lists are also helpful for a more immediate consolidation of a busy week. Believe
it or not, there are only a few more weeks until finals week, so yes, these assignments really matter, and no these weeks will most likely not be getting any easier,
workwise.
2. Allot Time for Yourself
School work should be the number one priority in college, but remember
the saying “all work and no play.” You need some time for relaxation in order to
stay interested in doing well in your studies, so kick off your boots and watch an
episode of two of your favorite TV show. Take a walk around Lake Fred to get
some fresh air and think clean thoughts. Treat yourself to your favorite slice of
pizza. Put a few chocolate bars into the freezer for after that big exam. Challenge
yourself in the gym. Find a nice place to read on campus. Just make sure you do
something you love. With some “you time” in your day every day, you’ll be surprised how much better you’ll begin to feel, in all aspects of your life.
3. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Remember why you’re here. You may be here to make your family proud,
make your friends proud, or make yourself proud. You may be here because your
guidance counselor urged you to apply to state schools just a few years ago. You
are here. You are taking classes that interest you, and soon enough, you will
graduate with a degree that you love. Keep your focus straight ahead, and don’t
let dark avenues pull your attention for too long. Even if you skip down that dirt
road for a short detour, it is always possible to swerve right back on track, so
remember your path. And if you don’t quite know your path yet? Pave it.
Join Us for an Honest Discussion of Immigration in America
Mary Walton and Sparkle Prevard
FOR THE ARGO
On Wednesday November 11, Dr. Nazia Kazi’s “Race, Ethnicity and
Immigration” class will be screening the film Harvest of Empire with a panel
discussion to follow. The International Movie Database (IMDb) describes
Harvest of Empire as a “ powerful documentary that exposes the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and
the immigration crisis we face today. From the territorial expansionist policies
that decimated the young economies of Mexico, Puerto Rico and Cuba, to the
covert operations that imposed oppressive military regimes in the Dominican
Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador, Harvest of Empire provides
an unflinching look at the origins of the growing Latino presence in the United
States. Adapted from the landmark book written by journalist Juan Gonzalez,
the film tells the story of an epic human saga that is largely unknown to the
great majority of citizens in the U.S., but must become part of our national conversation about immigration.”
Immigration is a hotly debated topic, especially among our potential
presidential candidates for 2016. Kazi’s “Race, Ethnicity and Immigration”
class would like to continue this discussion with Stockton and the surrounding
community. Topics for discussion may include misconceptions around immigration, the real history of American involvement in Latin America, colonialism,
imperialism, capitalism, stigma and discrimination faced by immigrants and
diversity and multiculturalism.
As students studying race, ethnicity and immigration, we have forged
our own opinions regarding the issues surrounding immigration in the United
States. However, our opinions on this topic do not reflect the views of the entire
“Race, Ethnicity and Immigration” class. We believe there are many misconceptions regarding immigration and a deep rooted ignorance surrounding the topic.
Many Americans believe immigrants come to this country for the
“American Dream” and feel that immigrants steal jobs from hard-working
Americans. While we celebrate diversity and multiculturalism on one hand, we
still look at immigrants as illegal aliens and immigration as a problem that must
be solved. By creating this “us vs. them” mentality, the ruling class is able to
divide and conquer the working class. We will never recognize capitalism as the
true enemy if we are worried about our jobs being “stolen” by immigrants.
An additional perspective is that the United States is an imperialist nation and has exploited many of these countries for their own capitalist agenda.
Americans can celebrate diversity and multiculturalism, but without understanding the root causes that brought immigrants to this country, we are doing everyone a disservice. We are blind to the “American Empire” and what America has
really done abroad. The system is created to perpetuate continued blindness on
the part of the Americans. In order for this country to improve relations with its
immigrants and to truly appreciate diversity and multiculturalism, we must understand our complex combined histories. To ignore the immigrant experience
is to perpetuate a system of oppression.
Join us on November 11, at 6 p.m. in C-134 to have an honest conversation about immigration in America. There will be refreshments and we are
offering ultra credit. This event will be free and open to all.
Take a Day Trip to the Philadelphia Magic Gardens
Megan Sanders
ARGO STAFF WRITER
Before the weather gets even colder, beckoning everyone to stay inside,
make time for one more trip. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens offers a fascinating
and beautiful experience full of history and art.
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens was created by artist Isaiah Zagar. Zagar
was born in Philadelphia but raised in Brooklyn. He attended the Pratt Institute
of Art in New York City, where he received a B.F.A. in Painting and Graphics.
However, it was viewing the folk art installations of Clarence Schmidt in Woodstock, New York that inspired him the most. Zagar has a wife named Julie, with
whom he shares the task of creating public art. Since the late 1960s, when they
first moved to Philly, Zagar and his wife have worked toward making Philadelphia more beautiful. They have bought and renovated buildings, adding their
colorful mosaic art to the interior and exterior. Their first project was Julie’s
gallery, called the Eyes Gallery, which is also located on South Street.
In 1994, the project of the Magic Gardens was started by Zagar in an
empty lot close to his studio. Fourteen years of the project was spent excavating and sculpting the multi-layered walls, as well as tiling and grouting the area.
The mosaic art on the walls pays tribute to the artists that inspired him, as well
as documents key events in his life such as his relationship with his wife and
sons.
Interestingly, Zagar’s work was not officially called the Magic Gardens
until 2002, when the owner of the lot tried to sell it for profit. The community,
fearing that Zagar’s work would be destroyed, rallied behind Zagar. The lot and
Zagar’s art then became known
as the Philadelphia Magic Gardens, becoming incorporated as a
non-profit organization that works
toward preserving all of Zagar’s
work throughout Philly.
All of this information
and more can be found on the
museum’s website at: http://
www.phillymagicgardens.org. Be
sure to look at the map provided,
which pin points 63 locations in
Philadelphia where Zagar’s mosaics can be seen. Cost of admission
is $7 for adults, $5 for students,
seniors and military, $3 for ages
6-12 and free for 5 and under.
Taking the Atlantic City
train to Philadelphia and back
would put the total cost of the
trip under $25. With the Magic
Gardens located right on South
Street, a great trip can be made as
you can visit the museum and then go out to eat at one of the many restaurants
on South Street.
THE ARGO NOVEMBER 9 2015
15
Monday, November 9th
Munchie Monday
Free snacks!
1pm, Grand Hall
Wednesday, November 11th
Tunes at Noon featuring
Total Distraction
Great music while you eat!
12pm, Coffeehouse
Funday Monday
DIY Dreamcatchers
Trap those bad dreams in your
personal dreamcatcher!
8pm, Coffeehouse
Thursday, November 12th
Movie Night featuring
Southpaw
Free movie, snacks, and prizes!
9pm, Theatre
Osprey Cash
Deposit, Swipe, Spend!
Campus Bookstores,
Dining, PAC
Saturday, November 14th
Movie Night featuring
Southpaw
Free movie, snacks, and prizes!
9pm, Theatre
Off-Campus Participants:
All Seasons Salon and Spa
308 S New York Rd. Galloway
(609) 652-2400
Dubliner Irish Pub & Grill
325 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.
(609) 652-2210
Celina’s Mulberry Market & Grille
68 W. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 404-1700
Golden Corral
6725 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor
Township
(609) 272-8171
Luscious & Sweet
Gourmet Bakery
319 S Pitney Rd. Galloway
(609) 748-4142
Napoli Pizza Grill
319 E Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 748-8585
Gourmet Italian Cuisine
324 S Pitney Rd. Galloway
(609) 748-2400
Grow Yoga
325 E Jimmie Leeds Road
Suite 2,Galloway
(609) 241-0704
CVS
327 South Pitney Rd. Galloway
(609) 404-2200
CVS
328 W Whitehorse Pike, Pomona
(609) 965-8170
OSPREYCASH.COM
Denny’s
335 Tilton Rd. Northfield
(609) 677-9400
Pizza Hut of Absecon
335 E White Horse Pike
(609) 748-0332
Yoga Nine
45 South New York Road, Galloway
(609) 404-0999
Primo Hoagies
313 E Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 380-7814
Hi Point Pub
5 N Shore Rd.
(609) 641-3172
AT THE BURSAR’S OFFICE OR:
Denny’s
242 E White Horse Pike,Galloway
(609) 404-9003
Pitney Pub
200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway
(609) 241-8906
Tony’s Baltimore Grill
2800 Atlantic Ave
(609) 345-5766
Costellos Pizzeria & Wings
615 E Moss Mill Rd. Unit B5 2
Galloway
(609) 652-0378
DEPOSIT $$ INTO A DECLINING
BALANCE ACCOUNT
Shore Diner
6710 TILTON ROAD (PKWY EXIT
#36),Egg Harbor Township
(609) 641-3669
Subway
68-W Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 404-3700
Changes Hair Salon
19 E Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 404-3334
CVS
1 South New York Rd. Smithville
(609) 748-0491
Romanellis Garden Cafe
279 S New York Rd. Galloway
(609) 652-0179
Yogofactory
319 E Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 241-0849
Rite Aid
636 White Horse Pike,Absecon
(609) 484-0078
Island Sun Tanning
68 W Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway
(609) 652-0995
Rite Aid
6050 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township
(609) 484-7065