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■ Photo by Michael Hawker Michael Hawker The brand new Center for New Media's library entrance is without an electronic activator, posing Contributing Writer accessibility concerns for some. Pictured is Stan Clawson, SLCC instructor, while attempting entry. online The Center for New Media (CNM), partially clad “We are asking for everyone to be patient in The glass doors do not have an electronic Visit in green pixel-like panels, is South City Campus’ this transition,” says Richard Scott, interim dean activator and are heavy to operate. Rolands, who globeslcc.com newest jewel of a building for Salt Lake Community for the Schools of Arts, Communication and New experiences a degenerative muscular dystrophic for daily news College. Bright surfaces, skylights, terrazzo-like Media, who helped steer the first phase of integrating condition that limits his reach to open and close updates floors and plentiful amounts of glass give the CNM those programs under one roof. “The building isn’t doors and relegates him to a motorized chair. a high-tech corporate look. Inside are the latest finished. We have lots of work yet to do.” “I tried to open the library door by pushing technologies for mass communications and digital Most troubling are accessibility limitations in against it with my chair, but it didn’t work. The arts production. certain areas that are finished and sparse signage doors rattled, and thankfully, someone saw me to Underlying all the glitz are challenges and pointing out elevator and bathroom locations. Brian let me in,” says Rolands. inside accessibility deficiencies troubling students and Rolands, a SLCC student the past three years, was SLCC provides resources for both students and faculty since it opened, including power outages, challenged the first week of class in gaining entry to faculty who require special accommodations due Horrorscope ...... A2 Press Start ...... A4 uninstalled software and printers, network access the CNM library. to a disability. Each request is reviewed on a case- SLCC Talks ...... A2 Netflix Gem...... A4 Comic ...... A2 Wacky Wednesday ...A5 troubles, overheating classrooms, mismatched chairs “I am very disappointed they didn’t put a button by-case basis and usually requires documentation Counseling Inside the Glass .... A5 and desk heights, video screens blocking white in at the front entrance in the new building they just of the disability, according to Kathie Campbell, Services...... A3 Sociology...... A5 boards and poor sight lines. All this excludes the constructed,” says Rolands. “It was hard at first to The Weekly Reel .... A4 Volleyball ...... A6 unfinished cafeteria and broadcast studio spaces. find the elevator, too, because there are no signs.” see CONCERNS on page A3
Social justice keynote Jeremiah Maxey defeats odds with guitar Derrick Gainsforth Jeremiah Maxey is an "My dad started address and workshop Contributing Writer accomplished musician giving my sister guitar Angela Ang lessons" says Maxey, Copy Editor with guitar skills to give expert players a "[He was] teaching her Jessica Pettitt, social justice keynote address. “I’m not here run for their money. But guitar, and I don't know consultant and facilitator, will to make anybody feel good or Maxey is not what one why but I got really educate staff, students and feel bad. We are not going to might call a traditional jealous." faculty about taking radical sing ‘kumbaya.’ I don’t own guitarist. Maxey's father action in her keynote address drums, and I don’t even know Due to a blood type learned about a style and workshop, “Social justice: how to play the guitar. This is difference between his of guitar tuning called When Diversity Isn’t Enough” not a diversity training.” parents and his twin “open tunings” and with at the Taylorsville Redwood Pettitt emphasizes that she sister, Maxey was born the strum of a chord, Campus on Sept. 19 from 11 is not a diversity trainer but a with gangrene on his Maxey found himself a.m. to 3 p.m. social justice educator. hands and arms. Doctors immersed in a new Pettitt is sassy, funny and not “Be the change you want to were forced to amputate world of musical ability. afraid to challenge assumptions be,” says Pettitt. “It’s simple. his right arm and part of Now 15 years after and perspectives. She has over My definition of social justice his left arm shortly after he picked up his first 10 years of experience giving is knowing who you are and his birth, leaving him guitar, Jeremiah Maxey keynotes, teaching workshops how you show up [in the world]. disabled. has played hundreds and sharing her tools on You cannot be judgment and At 10 years old, of shows all over the becoming an active participant assumption free; it is impossible. ■ Photo by Michael Hawker Maxey yearned to play Wasatch Front. Maxey of social justice work. It is my job, I believe, to comfort Jeremiah Maxey performs at Disability Awareness Week 2012. the guitar after seeing says the key to his “I’m not here to point his father teach his twin success was allowing his fingers,” says Pettitt in a past see WORKSHOP on page A5 sister. see MAXEY on page A2 David Osmond brings awareness to disabilities through music Aldo Gomez Web Editor by involving the audience and having 30 year lifespan, the CMNH has David’s diagnosis took place right In order to help kick off the several people sing along. raised over $5 billion for children. after his engagement to his wife, who Disability Awareness Week at Salt After the music, Osmond shared “It’s amazing what we can was recently diagnosed with cancer. Lake Community College, the stories about his family’s history and accomplish when we don’t care who “I have MS, but MS doesn’t have Disability Resource Center (DRC) their discovery by Walt Disney. gets the credit,” said Olive Osmond me,” says Osmond. invited David Osmond of the Osmond tied the story to the DRC to her grandson before passing away, A positive attitude was also, as “Osmond Boys” to perform at the by explaining that his father was the a statement that has stuck with David Osmond stated, one of the greatest Taylorsville Redwood Campus on oldest performer in the family, but Osmond. things to come out of his diagnosis. Monday, Sept. 16. not the eldest brother; there were two Alan Osmond was diagnosed with Since being diagnosed with MS, he Osmond is most popular for being older brothers who were both born MS, and in his time, there were not has learned to look at life a different the nephew of Donny and Marie deaf. many resources for MS. His father way, taking less for granted and Osmond and son of Osmonds’ leader, The two eldest brothers were remained tough through the illness. learning to focus less on what you Alan Osmond. taught music by their mother, David Osmond was diagnosed can’t do and more on what you can. “In 2006, David was diagnosed Osmond’s grandmother Olive with MS, but his symptoms were “I believe that in life, people with multiple sclerosis, and he has Osmond, and subsequently started different from his father’s. His father don’t get ahead – because they become a symbol of hope for the The Osmond Foundation for the started out by losing his ability to aim way too high with their goals MS community,” says DRC director Children of the World to help all play guitar, hold the microphone and they miss by a mile – it’s not Candida Darling introducing David individuals with disabilities. and tripping on stage while David’s because of that; it’s because they Osmond. The Osmond Foundation will be symptoms were pain in his toes aim way too low,” says Osmond. “I ■ Photo by James Nguyen Osmond sang pop songs by Black celebrating 30 years next month but that eventually moved up and know, speaking with the [DRC] and David Osmond performs for an Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz and even is better known as Children’s Miracle overtook his entire body. MS affects hearing what their goals are, they audience for SLCC's Disability Alicia Keys. He kept the energy high Network Hospitals (CMNH). In its individuals in different ways. shoot for the stars.” Awareness Week. A2 The Globe Wednesday, September 18, 2013
student events later that I started doing HORRORSCOPE Horrorscope’s Shoes SLCC video reviews on YouTube to wednesday,18th complement the content on Disability Awarness Week Talks the site. Shad Engkilterra 11:30am-12:30pm When it comes to writing Assistant Editor Disability Awareness Week Event Welcome to the Globe’s for the paper, here are two Aries in it—except maybe some B screwed up around here, and @ Jordan Campus, HTC Plaza SLCC Talks—a new column Jeremiah Maxey, musical performance pieces of advice I would offer. Mar 21 – Apr 19 vitamins, a little poison and a it will remain so until you where the Globe staff answers 4:30pm-8:00pm Be persistent: It’s one Let this be a moment that ton of calories, but definitely decide to change it. questions that our readers SLCC CWC Volunteer Training thing to say you want to write you won’t forget all your life ‘til no answers. Sagittarius send in. @ SLCC Community Writing Center, 210 for the paper, but actually you die. Leo Nov 22 – Dec 21 E.400 S., Suite 8 Subjects, questions and doing it is another thing Taurus July 23 – Aug 22 You might think that he 5:00pm responses are found online entirely. When it comes to Apr 20 – May 20 Don’t mess about with the had big shoes on, and he Goodbye to Summer BBQ via our Facebook page, @ East side of Student Pavilion, Jordan getting any job, you have to Get up. Get your car keys. fire, mate. You’re bound to get had massive eyes, but that Twitter, or even our own Campus be willing to CALL—not You may want to sleep in but burned. was a dog. Next time avoid website at GlobeSLCC.com. email—your prospective parking sucks. The sooner you Virgo mooching about. In this edition of SLCC thursday,19th employer almost every single get to the college, the longer Aug 23 – Sep 22 Capricorn Talks, we talk about writing day if you truly want it. you can drive around in circles Disability Awarness Week This thing’s there. It’s right Dec 22 – Jan 19 for the newspaper. The same thing applies until you miss your class. 10:00am-3:00pm there. It’s in the glass, man. Don’t go climbing in it. Social Justice: When Diversity isn’t to getting interviews for Gemini It’s an elephant thing. No one The spaceship ain’t coming Enough your stories. Can’t reach May 21 – Jun 20 seems to be discussing it, but back. @ TRC, Oak Room Q: “How did you end up as the person you need to talk God will forgive them. it’s there. Aquarius 10:00am-1:30pm a staff writer for The Globe? to? Keep trying, even if you He’ll forgive them and allow Diversity Exploration & Inclusion Series Libra Jan 20 – Feb 18 And what advice would you have to talk to everybody them into heaven. That’s @ TRC, Oak Room Sep 23 – Oct 22 If you have any better give to someone wanting to that your interviewee works what God does. You’re not 7:30pm-9:00pm Do you know why people ideas, now is the time to speak write for the Globe paper?” with. When conducting the God, and while forgiving Backstage at the Grand Presents: Golden give kids drugs? To control up. Let it out. Let it all out. Age of Jazz w/ Ginger Bess interview, don’t stop until will do you more good than their minds because they are Pisces @ SCC, Grand Theatre Stephen you get the information you them, it just might not be in weak minded themselves. Feb 19 – Mar 20 Romney need. People may not like the cards. Arts Writer You made the most that, but it will keep you Cancer Scorpio friday,20th money then, didn’t you? It from getting the run-around Jun 21 – July 22 Oct 23 – Nov 21 Unlike my colleagues, doesn’t matter now. Have Disability Awarness Week A : from some of the more press- Test that beer before you Beating yourself up isn’t I didn’t start out in the you fed the fish? 7:30pm-9:00pm savvy individuals, as well drink it ‘cause there’s nothing going to help. Everything’s journalism classes offered Backstage at the Grand Presents: Golden as show readers that you Age of Jazz w/ Ginger Bess by the Communication @ SCC, Grand Theatre can be a credible source of Horrorscope is a parody meant for entertainment only proving that the universe doesn’t revolve department. I was fortunate information. around you. “The Globe” denies any resemblance to anything living, dead or undead. Never judge 8:00pm enough to have been taking Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture Be consistent: Don’t just someone until you have walked a mile in that person’s shoes. That way you’ll be a mile away and a class taught by Julie Gay, @ Abravanel Hall write whenever you feel like have the shoes when you do judge. who oversees the Mass Presented by Utah Symphony/Utah it. You have to earn that. Opera Communication Center, When you do get the job, get Phone: 801-533-6683 during the spring semester of in the habit of having at least 2011. one story coming in from Upon filling out the week to week. Sometimes, saturday,21st application, giving some this means having to go out sample articles, and writing a 10:00am-12:00pm and find a story, but if you fairly lengthy but convincing SLCC Volleyball Alumni Match establish early on that you @ TRC, Lifetime Activities Center personal statement, I handed will be a steady contributor, 1:00pm-3:00pm the forms to Julie and then it will demonstrate that you Animate Your Words! Comic Book pestered her over the next few Creation - Part 1 of 2 Workshop are serious about your job, @ SLCC Community Writing Center, 210 days until she confirmed that something that the bigger E.400 S., Suite 8 she gave the application to the * Cost: $30. Registration is required. newspapers will want out of acting editor-in-chief, Ceville 3:00pm-7:00pm their writers. Heart & Soul Park & Porchfest Bailey. Be sure to ask us your questions @ Sugarhouse, Filmore & Atkin (1530 After a brief interview, E 2800 S) online via GlobeSLCC.com, a performance at the Sundance with his band "The Right I was hired the following MAXEY facebook.com/masscommcenter Film Festival, recording an Hand Band" he also performs 7:30pm-9:00pm summer, my first article continued from A1 Backstage at the Grand Presents: and on twitter at @GlobeSLCC. album and weekly gigs all with a band called "Telluride being a review of “Kung Fu Be sure to use the hashtag Golden Age of Jazz w/ Ginger Bess disability to become his ability. around the Intermountain West. Meltdown." @ SCC, Grand Theatre Panda 2.” It wasn’t until much #SLCCTalks. Maxey left his audience in "The best compliment," says Jeremiah Maxey is 9:300pm-11:00pm awe last year as he performed Maxey "is when I go play places Stars at Urban Lounge scheduled to perform at SLCC @ Urban Lounge - 241 South 500 East his blues-infused rock music and [the fans] have listened for Disability Awareness week Cost of attendance: $20 The news of journalism on the Salt Lake Community to my music online, and I get on Sept. 18 from 11:30 a.m. to College’s Jordan campus. But there, and I start playing, and 12:30 p.m. in the HTC Plaza of Julie Hirschi photo cred. Caustic or sweet, Maxey and his one-hand band they walk up to me and go, 'We the Jordan Campus. Editor-in-chief the globe team informative or illustrative, have been keeping plenty had no idea you had one arm.' For more information voices brush against my own EDITOR-IN-CHIEF busy in 2013 with regular It's perfect." visit: www.reverbnation.com Julie Hirschi It’s not often that journalists thoughts, expanding some and appearances on Park City TV, In addition to performing /jeremiahmaxey. [email protected] are the news. They are usually defining others. CAMPUS EDITOR the ones providing it. But with “Newspapers open my [email protected] layoffs happening close to worldview in ways the net never home at our very own ‘Salt could. Online media is fast and Edited by Will Shortz ASSISTANT EDITORS No. 0814 furious, a flurry of information Shad Engkilterra Lake Tribune,” it hits a nerve. ACROSS 42 Inappropriate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 which sweeps on by almost Rachael Folland Speaking as one who is just for the easily starting a journalism career, before you can latch your 1 ___ Mesa, Calif. 14 15 16 COPY EDITOR offended, say Angela Ang there is an almost uneasy, eyes on it. Print enfolds you 6 Legs on an insect 17 18 19 unsettling feeling. within its columns, a blanket 45 Bit of equipment ONLINE EDITOR or strings on a 20 21 22 Aldo Gomez Some say the days of the of storytelling which soaks guitar for an outdoor 23 24 25 newspapers are over – out of into your skin and leaves you kids’ game REPORTERS 11 Decryption org. fashion and extinct like the thoughtful as you walk away. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Stephen Romney 51 Help (out) Djinni Yancey dinosaurs, disco and Twinkies. “It opens eyes, opens ears, 14 Square dance Samir Monges 33 34 35 We know that Twinkies are opens the closed mind. group, e.g. 52 Electronically Jessica Stewart 36 37 38 39 40 Jessica Bustamante making a comeback, and “Print may be a lost art scored duel 15 ___ curiae Spielberg brought back the these days, but all the better to 41 42 43 44 PHOTOGRAPHERS 53 Western treaty dinosaurs in Jurassic park form. find such a cherished treasure." 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CAMPUS [email protected] Jobs, zombies and personality tests Resources available for emotional help Find a job or explore your career and education interest at SLCC’s Job/Career The counseling services at SLCC provide help for students in need. and major fair. Jessica Stewart Jessica Stewart 70 employers and 50 academic their career choice. Staff Writer of Counseling Services at licensed clinical social Staff Writer departments from SLCC. Job fair preparation SLCC. workers and social service “The real benefit for the workshops begin on Sept. 16 Salt Lake Community The Health and Wellness practicum students from students is they can hit up and end Sept. 23. Students College lies directly in the center at SLCC provides the University of Utah. both at once. This is the one will learn about interviews middle of a geographical students with on campus They’re trained to help time of the semester that you and how to present themselves region known as the “suicide access to mental health care students with issues that get that big of a concentration in a professional manner, belt,” which is composed and suicide prevention. include depression, anxiety, of access to faculty members according to director of Career of several western states Counseling services are relationship problems and and information about their and Student Employment including Colorado, Idaho, anything else that the programs,” says associate services Jack Hesleph. Wyoming and Nevada. student finds troubling. director of Academic and “Students will be Over a four year period, “A common comment Career Advising Cynthia competing against individuals Utah citizens took their I hear is, ‘I just needed to Traditional job fairs provide Bonsall. from other institutions and the own lives in numbers that “College is a stressful time vent. It helps to get things of life. A lot of things are Salt Lake Community College Academic and Career community,” says Hesleph. averaged to be one per off my chest.' People happening: career decisions, Advising is hosting three mini “If they took advantage of find counseling helpful, students and members of the day, according to Utah’s relationship problems, money community direct access zombie-themed workshops the tips that we have and our Indicator Based Information issues, and occasionally, we especially if they don't have to employers with one goal at the fair that will focus expertise, they'll be well suited System indicator report. even see students that are good social support. It's in mind—finding a job. on leadership, careers and to compete and win. They're The same report showed homeless and just struggling someone to talk to who can However, this fall students and general information about available, and we hope they that in 2010, nearly 2,500 to survive.” listen," says Kadera. community members will have campus resources available for take advantage of them.” Utahns were admitted to - Dave Antonsen Treatment for students a different opportunity. students. Students who participate emergency rooms because in need is determined on a SLCC’s Career and Student Free personality in the fair will have an they attempted suicide. case by case basis. Kadera Employment Services has assessments, loosely based opportunity to be entered into The 2013 National College available for students who says that clients often want partnered with Career and on the Myers and Briggs type a drawing for a tuition waver. Health Assessment of SLCC are enrolled in the current to reduce symptoms, resolve Academic advising to host indicator, will be available Several other prizes will also found that 12 percent of semester with the goal of stressful situations and the fall 2013 Job/Career and through the careers clues be awarded. students had considered helping students succeed learn psychological skills Major Fair on Sept. 25, 2013 workshop. Assessments Further information about suicide and that the leading in their academic careers that include being more at the Taylorsville Redwood inform students and preparation workshops and cause of academic decline and personal lives. The assertive, managing stress Campus’s Lifetime Activities community members about the Job/Career and Major fair was stress, anxiety and first session is free and and developing confidence. Center from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. their personalities and how can be found by visiting www. depression. subsequent ones cost $10. Students who don’t have The event will feature nearly that may have an impact on slcc.edu/seces. “College is a stressful Kadera estimates that the funds for individual time of life. A lot of things are nearly 400 students received counseling sessions will happening: career decisions, counseling last year, but he have the option to participate relationship problems, money says that the services are in group therapy that begins issues, and occasionally, underutilized and that many in October. we even see students that students are unaware that More information about are homeless and just help is available. the counseling services at struggling to survive," says The counseling staff is SLCC can be found at www. Utah Highway Patrol races for a cause Dr. Scott Kadera, manager composed of a psychologist, slcc.edu/hw. Rachael Folland Assistant Editor
Members of the Utah Highway Patrol have several hurdles troopers and staff encountered. organized a 5K walk/run at the Taylorsville One was getting the word out and getting enough Redwood Campus on behalf of a fellow people to donate. They also didn't realize there trooper who has breast cancer. was a lot of time involved in planning something Trooper Bonnie Kunz was diagnosed with like this. My one reason? breast cancer at the beginning of this year “[Planning] was a learning curve, at least and is currently undergoing for me,” says Antonsen. “To chemotherapy. The expenses me it was, 'we are going to It saves lives. from the treatments have put the Redwood campus, set up a You only need one reason added stress on both her and “Luckily, she has a good route and call it good,' but there to donate plasma. her family. prognosis, but now she was a lot more to it because “Luckily, she has a good has to worry about bills. of the rules the college has at She has a family. She has prognosis, but now she has to campus.” Find out how becoming a plasma donor can make a difference for patients and worry about bills,” says Utah a husband who works. Those involved in planning They’re not struggling; help you earn extra money. Highway Patrol trooper Dave discovered the college they weren’t struggling Antonsen. “She has a family. before but [cancer] takes requires a school sponsor for She has a husband who works. events held at the school. The As a new donor you can earn up to $360 this month. its toll.” Donate today in Salt Lake City at: They're not struggling; they - Dave Antonsen Student Life and Leadership weren't struggling before but club, Latinos in Action, Biomat USA - 630 West North Temple Biomat USA - 38 E 800 South [cancer] takes its toll.” agreed to fund the race. Also, The idea for a fundraiser came from several planners were able to get sponsorship from the (801) 531-1279 (801) 363-7697 co-workers who were concerned about Kunz Utah Highway Patrol Association. and wanted to reach out. They began selling For more information about and to register for Visit grifolsplasma.com to learn more pink bracelets for $10 to raise money on her the race visit: fundrazr.com/campaigns/4aY71 about donating plasma. behalf. Bracelets are still on sale for people to Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ buy, and they give entrance to the race, which HelpBonnie In addition to meeting the donation criteria, you must provide a valid photo I.D., proof of your current address is on Sept. 21 at 8 a.m. Individuals can also pay $15 the day of the and your Social Security or immigration card to donate. Must be 18 years of age or older to donate. As planning for the event began, there were race.
CONCERNS “If they need an adjustable instructional materials. “Actually, SLCC is doing it might be an issue for some. design student. “I wish continued from A1 desk, for example, that student “ We a r e t r y i n g t o b e p r o a c t ive a pretty good job overall Imagine someone opening this sometimes I could see the should contact our office. For about general accessibility,” compared to other local schools, door by pushing it or forcing screens better. The text could assistant director for the matters concerning the physical says Mikel Birch, the director and it is one of the reasons I it with their motorized chair. be bigger. I have such a hard Disability Resource Center facilities or building, they of Risk Management and teach here,” says Stan Clawson, What happens to that door?” time, sometimes, and have to (DRC). should contact the school’s risk UAC member. “The goal is to an SLCC instructor. Minimum building code often ask many questions,” The DRC is the first stop manager,” says Campbell. examine accessibility of all Clawson suffered a fully prescribes glass doors, in this says Stanton. for students. Faculty and staff SLCC takes accessibility programs and departments and severed spinal cord injury while case, be heat tempered to resist This can slow down the should contact SLCC’s Human matters seriously and develop a transition plan for the rock climbing in 1996 at the age impact shocks. Building codes instruction for the other Resources department. proactively, according to future.” of 20, and has used a wheelchair are only minimum standards students. Awareness to help Over 54 million Americans, officials who handle the A study of accessibility by ever since. and may not be fully adequate others when needed is an about 20 percent of the school’s risk prevention and the DRC concluded that there “ADA is continually to serve the welfare of the important charge to both population, experience a administration. In 2012, the are lower graduation rates for evolving. Schools only public in all circumstances. students and faculty because disability. Campbell points Universal Access Committee individuals with disabilities and need to provide reasonable Rolands has found difficulty SLCC’s policy is to keep the out that a disability can range (UAC) was established in other barriers to complete their accommodation,” says in maneuvering in and out graduation, program and from communicative, such as response to a DRC program education. Only 13 percent of Clawson. “It is fortunate for of some of the bathroom curriculum requirements the difficulty hearing, to mental, as review. people with disabilities over SLCC that their campuses are entrances. same for every student. in a learning disability, and to “We invite focus groups the age of 25 earn a bachelor’s mainly flat. But Redwood’s “It is not fun if you are in a “We recognize that we need physical limitations. that include many people with degree versus 31 percent for buildings—many built before hurry,” says Rolands. “And the to train our faculty more in “We often mistake that a disabilities in order to know those who are fully abled, ADA passed in 1991—have front entrance [to South City] these matters, so they can be disability is only one limiting what their needs are and how we according to Birch. since been retrofitted. I always where there is a ramp—that better at teaching everyone or you to a wheelchair, but anyone can address them on campus,” “We wish to remove have to plan my routes, and door is often locked. I have to at recognizing which students who cannot perform a life says Sarah Stoker, the Equal these barriers. The goal is to sometimes it is not convenient.” wait for someone to walk by to require that extra assistance to function the same as a normal Employment Opportunity have everything universally Clawson visited the CNM let me in.” be successful,” says Campbell. person has a disability. We help and Risk Administration accessible—from facilities to and tried the glass entry door Not all accessibility needs are “This is why an event such in getting the resources students coordinator. instructional materials—but it into the library. brought to the DRC’s attention. as the Disability Awareness need to be successful in the The 25-person UAC meets is a lofty goal,” says Birch. “Very interesting, those Some disabilities are hidden Week is so exciting. It really classroom, such as adaptive monthly and is composed According to Birch, an doors. They swing both in or not easily identified. There brings some great presenters furniture or equipment,” says of people from different ADA physical accessibility and out. Surprising there is no are also those who experience and gets people involved. As Campbell. departments college-wide. Four assessment is in development activator but I personally don’t disabilities who prefer to live for those with disabilities, they The DRC serves subcommittees cover accessible by the UAC for SLCC. The need one. I manage because of very independently. are treated like anyone else.” approximately 6 percent of technology, Americans with assessment will be used to my upper body strength and “I may be slow, but I the college’s population, about Disabilities Act [ADA], develop a new ADA policy and full use of arms,” Clawson seek quality,” says Howard Read the rest of the 3,600 students. physical access and accessible assist in the transition planning. says. “I can see, however, that Stanton, a graphic and web article at globeslcc.com A4 The Globe Wednesday, September 18, 2013
ARTS&ENTERTAINMENT [email protected] The paradox of geek culture
Stephen Romney levels of enthusiasm for an activity or Arts Reporter field of interest. People who know me personally are In the past, many people kept these well aware of the fact that my interest interests to themselves or revealed it would be considered, by colloquial in very limited ways because of the definition, "nerdy." I grew up during inherent cruelties of the schoolyard. the 90s at the start of the anime boom, However, thanks to the advent of the latching on to manga and video games internet, more and more people are like many others my age. able to share their interests with others Later in life, to complement my from the comfort and safety of their interests in anime, manga, video games own homes, allowing for many of and superhero films, I discovered these communities to flourish in what tokusatsu when fan-subbing, where is now known as "fandoms." fans translate shows and movies from Herein lies the paradox of "Geek other countries, became more prevalent. Culture" if we are to apply the I don't avidly plunk down aforementioned definition of "geek." thousands upon thousands of dollars Part of that definition relies on the into memorabilia and merchandise. person's social ineptitude, implying I acknowledge the various criticisms that they are outside of the parameters of the various films and series of of what would be considered "normal" which I partake, like how anime and in a community. manga tend to tell the same kinds of However, now that these people, stories from series to series, or how who were once outsiders, have a the storylines of a lot of popular video community to call their own, does that games sound like they were written by render the term "geek" erroneous and high school students taking a creative irrelevant? On top of that, does the writing course for the first time. mainstream media embracing the geek Fortunately, I can take a joke that's aesthetic render that aesthetic as part made at the expense of the things of the societal norm? I enjoy, a skill that is sadly being Such questions can be debated under-utilized, if not downright bred, endlessly, so allow me to close this out of future generations. Much of article by opening the floor to reader this is made worse by what is now input. If you have an opinion on the being touted as "geek culture" by the topic, send an email to sbromney@ mainstream media. yahoo.com with "Geek Culture Merriam-Webster defines the word Paradox" in the subject line or leave as a noun meaning a person who's a comment on the article at globeslcc. socially awkward and unpopular. com. I will respond to your opinions in ■ Photo by Stephen Romney Secondary definitions denote the a follow-up installment of The Weekly Salt Lake Comic Con drew the largest crowd, with more than 70,000 people in attendance, showing that person's intelligence, expertise or high Reel. the geek culture is alive and well in Utah. ‘Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate’ gives best performance Aldo Gomez Overall Score: 4.5/5 For Playstation 3, Xbox 360 Price 39.99 Web Editor
‘Dead or Alive 5’ returns in handles holds or blocks. “Power Blows” and “Power “I’m a fighter” in order to show the ultimate edition, delivering The fights are quick, and Launchers.” Both are strong its migration from an eye candy massive amounts of contents, the hits are strong. Great sound attacks that incapacitate the fighter to that of a hardcore new characters and refined design gives each punch and opponent but take time to technical fighter, but in an effort gameplay. kick a certain amount of audible charge up to use. to not alienate casual fans, it “Dead or Alive 5” (DOA5) power, but the game shines the DOA5 Ultimate really includes a tutorial and missions was originally released in most when fights veer away from brings the ultimate in terms of for each character as well as a 2012, and after listening to the basic attacks and fighters content. Additions include five nonsensical story mode. fans, developer Team Ninja start using more of the available new characters, tag battles, DOA5 Ultimate is the best has refined the gameplay in moves like holds. Holds are two versus two online team edition of the game, jam packed the ultimate edition. counter attacks that must be combat, team battles and all the with new content, beautiful The Dead or Alive expertly timed so that they can DLC and unlockable costumes sounds and visuals, and many gameplay style hasn’t stop a combo in the middle from DOA5 and DOA5 Plus. ways to keep new and old fans changed much and sticks to or even prevent an attack and This version is truly a interested. I highly recommend a fairly simplistic control quickly turn the tide of battle. love letter to the fans, but it picking up the game, especially ■ Courtesy of Tecmo Koei Games scheme. One button controls Other enhancements to the also caters to new players as since it is priced around $40 better than its previous $60 Dead or Alive 5 features new and old characters such as punches, one does kicks, one battle system are the addition well. When DOA5 originally newcomer Rig on the left and series veteran Bass Armstron does grabs and the last one of ‘super’ attacks called launched, it pushed the tag line price tag. on the right.
Netflix gem: ‘The Man From Nowhere’ is Korean action worth reading
Bryan Gonzalez Contributing Writer escape her mother, a prostitute light, and you get a glimpse as Netflix, it seems, can be a and drug addict. This is clearly to why he is so damaged. You bit daunting at times. There are the only thing even close to also learn he is an ex-Special literally thousands of movies resembling a relationship Forces officer, which explains and tv shows to choose from: a that Tae-sik has with another his lethal fighting skills. And foreign film or maybe a classic person. People try to interact he must use all that he learned that you have never seen. Well with him, but he just brushes it to track down the harvesters here is a movie that you should off with an awkward stare and before it is too late. add to your list. ignores them. The movie is executed “The Man From Nowhere” When So-mi’s mother tries brilliantly, striking all the is a Korean film made in 2010 to steal a drug shipment, she right nerves at the right time. that follows a pawnshop keeper is abducted along with So-mi. It does not ever feel like it is in his attempt to save his This is when a once subdued holding back. There is always neighbor, a young girl, from and passive Tae-sik becomes something happening to either drug dealers. Think “Taken” something entirely different–a make you think or for you but with more language and lethal and smart weapon. His to watch in amazement. The violence. Also there seems to look of pain changes to one only thing that might deter be very little Hollywood in the of anger and determination people from watching this movie. in his quest to recover So-mi, film is that it is all in Korean, The story begins with her mother and what is left of which means subtitles. Does Cha Tae-sik, the pawnshop his soul. It truly feels like the this detract from the movie? keeper going about his normal awakening of a sleeping giant. Not at all. It is so good that business; however, you can tell The drug dealers that kidnap you have time to read the that he is a damaged man. He So-mi are soon discovered to subtitles, watch the movie and doesn’t even speak for the first be much more than that. They not miss a single plot point. It ten minutes. The first time he are organ harvesters–taking is really a treat that you simply speaks is to his young neighbor, the homeless and orphans off must partake of. “The Man Jeong So-mi, but even then it is the streets, killing them, taking From Nowhere” is currently ■ Courtesy of Hancinema only words at a time. their organs and selling them available on Netflix instant Bin Won is a pawnshop keeper and the 'Man from Nowhere.' So-mi is a young girl who on the black market. streaming and Amazon Prime frequents the pawnshop to Tae-sik’s past comes to instant streaming. Wednesday, September 18, 2013 The Globe A5
CAMPUS [email protected] Sociology makes top 20 list National ADHD Awareness Day Rachael Folland Sept. 18 is National ADHD Awareness Day Assistant Editor to enroll in school without needing to attend a lecture class The sociology department every week. Single mothers, Jessica Bustamante That’s why today is said symptom. Hyperfocus is Smith and Segal. has received an award for being people in the military and even Staff Writer National Attention Deficit an overpowering attention on Michael Phelps, Michael one of the top 20 best online students in other states have Disorder Awareness Day, some task at hand. Jordan and Bruce Jenner all sociology programs in the all enrolled in the sociology I get in my white sports which is celebrated every Perhaps Albert Einstein have AD/HD. nation. program. car and realize that my year on Sept. 18. AD/HD, or Sir Isaac Newton had AD/ Most everyone experiences Technology has provided “In the online environment iPhone is still charging on according to helpguide.org, HD. Bill Gates, Malcolm lapses of AD/HD, but if windows of opportunity for people don't see your gender, my nightstand... I go and get is a serious condition that Forbes and Walt Disney all you are experiencing any of online classes and the way your race—they don't see it... I get back in my car and affects not only children, had AD/HD. these symptoms and they professors and students interact. those things. It's a kind of turning the key reminds me but adults, too, and learning/ What was I saying? Oh are impairing your ability to The sociology department at environment that makes things that I need to turn in that teaching about the symptoms yeah, so other common work or maintain meaningful Salt Lake Community College more equal,” says Tyler. calculus homework strewn uncovers the strengths and symptoms of adult AD/HD relationships, there is help if has worked hard to reach out to The program provides all across my desk... I turn off talents of people with AD/ include forgetfulness and you seek it. students of all backgrounds and the necessary tools for students the car and go get it... I get HD. disorganization, experiences Salt Lake Community give them interactive classes to succeed. Each class is not back in my car and head “AD/HD looks very much of emotional turmoil such College offers students without the need to travel to merely reading textbooks and south on I-15 towards school, like a willpower problem, as hopelessness, frustration counseling services at the campuses. taking quizzes online. Instead, but I miss my exit because but it isn’t,” writes Melinda and anger. And because Health and Wellness Centers “My interest is making teachers keep the students I’m zealously singing a song Smith, M.A. and Robert impulsivity is also a symptom, at Jordan, South City and sure students have the same engaged through things like I now can’t remember the Segal, M.A. “It’s essentially people with AD/HD often use Taylorsville Redwood experience online as they do webinars and discussion words to. Do I have ADD or a chemical problem in the drugs and alcohol to cope Campuses. in a face-to-face environment,” forums. ADHD (AD/HD)? management systems of the with such feelings. Just remember, people says sociology professor Dr. The award given to the If you’ve ever thought that brain.” But with structured with AD/HD are creative, Deidre Tyler. “You can learn department is based on criteria AD/HD are bogus disorders If you’re still reading support, people with AD/HD innovative and capable people more online than you could in such as how good the program invented by pharmaceutical this, then you probably don’t can manage these symptoms. with sparkling personalities. a face-to-face environment. is, how many students finish companies to sell drugs to have AD/HD or maybe “Exercise can relieve To learn more about AD/ Technology has opened up the and how fast they move through parents with misbehaved you do. Although the main stress, boost your mood HD, visit www.add.org, and world.” the program. children, you’re not alone. symptom of AD/HD is a and calm your mind, don’t forget to check us out Tyler has been with “There is a need, and Salt Most people are unaware difficulty staying focused, helping work off the excess online at www.globeslcc.com the program for 17 years. Lake Community College is of how AD/HD affects the paradoxically, hyperfocus energy and aggression that and share your experience When she first suggested to serving the need for students lives of many. is the coping mechanism for can get in the way,” writes with AD/HD. fellow professors that online not just in the Utah area courses be incorporated in but nationwide,” says Tyler. the curriculum, they were a “It's an honor [for] Salt Lake little hesitant. Now professors Community College to be Culinary Director describes plans for world class institute are continually trained in the listed with universities and world of online technology and other community colleges.” Abraham Tinklepaugh Contributing Writer instructed on how to deliver the For more information about local community. dishes for a party of 24. to-table food idea once the right concepts to students. the sociology department visit: As part of consolidating Talcott suggested that Talcott teaches a Saturday Board of Regents approves The online course gives www.slcc.edu/sociology/index. SLCC culinary training to better food means better class from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. curriculum changes this fall. students the opportunity aspx the Miller Campus location, community. that will prepare a five-person In 2015, Bruin Culinary culinary director Jason “Our redeveloped Bruin team. will integrate with the School Talcott outlined a redesigned curriculum incorporates Talcott described a Bruin of Business to provide a Degree curriculum that will produce service and sustainability Culinary Institution that in Hospitality Management a signature representation of into everything we do,” says will provide customizable that has a stackable one-year Bruin culinary service. Talcott. education comparable to certification component. From Inside the Glass: “We’re shifting away from This fall, community places like the College of Talcott proposes a robust Parking and graduation running a business so full of involvement for Bruin Culinary Arts at Johnson and stand-alone Baking and Pastry unknowns and uncontrollables culinary students begins with Wales University. program by 2016. Shad Engkilterra to a service-based education a table featured at a Celebrate Johnson and Wales In short, a culinary Assistant Editor adaptable to the learning the Bounty gala sponsored by tuition is $502 per credit and Associate Degree for a outcomes of our students,” Local First Utah where fine may require travel. Bruins multiple culinary outcomes says Talcott. foods from across the state currently pay $127 per credit. that addresses market demand After a small amount of will be presented. “As a non-profit, our Bruin through specialized training. kitchen modification, the Localfirst.org promises this restaurant will be a dynamic “What we eat and how we Miller Campus’ state-of-the- as a party of the year event, to creature offering super-great eat, impact our entire food art culinary space is up and be held Oct. 10 at the Union value and unique dining system – no idea is too crazy,” running as of fall 2013. Pacific Depot, 400 W South experience,” Talcott said. remarked Talcott. Many culinary institutions Temple from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Bruin Culinary A restaurant-naming offer versions of live restaurant Bruins will assist with Institute will provide challenge will be open to all training that include Utah State event set-ups and have the development and education for Bruins for an undoubtedly University’s Forte Restaurant opportunity to network with experienced chefs, for people juicy reward after the Board of and The Bocuse Restaurant established chefs. exploring second careers and Regents approves curriculum at The Culinary Institute of Bruin culinary students for culinary students inspired changes. Bruins will find America in New York. will donate gingerbread to create establishments of announcements in the Globe. “We hope to provide a houses for auction on Nov. their own. “We will offer professional hands-on, farm-to-table idea 17 at the Trees of Diversity Culinary proficiency at development training and of food and to expand our community fundraising Miller Campus will include CTE hours on our home turf horizons into a zero-use kitchen exhibit. hybrid classrooms and an for all of our industry peers,” to reduce environmental As part of their training, eye in every demo kitchen Talcott said after explaining impact,” Talcott says. Bruins also compete for through live video feeds and there is limited opportunity The curriculum revamp a national culinary title pre-packaged webcasts. available for continued ■ Photo by Jimmie Breedlove will emphasize community in an American Culinary A capstone student-run professional training outside Cars pack the parking stalls at South City Campus. service orientation, and Federation Student Team Bruin restaurant will begin of schools like Johnston and support Slow Food Utah and contest by preparing classical to grow a hands-on, farm- Wales. Anyone who has gone to to work hard to remove all Salt Lake Community College of the obstacles that go with for more than a semester getting an education. Schools WORKSHOP knows that those who have will need to be fully funded continued from A1 to deal with parking always by the legislature, student complain, but by about the loan interest rates will have the afflicted and afflict the students to excel academically,” third week, the parking lot to be lowered and every other comfortable.” says Ayeliya. clears out. inconvenience will need to be Doctor Abio Ayeliya, Ayeliya says that most However, when your removed–including the lack of Coordinator of Leadership and of the time, when people solution to the parking parking. Diversity, says that SLCC is mention place of dominance problem is to tell people to just College is a service. working hard on its diversity and privilege, people think wait a couple of weeks and Students have choices as to and inclusivity. they don’t fit into that it will all clear out, you are where they go, even with “Diversity is about, ‘we stereotype or assumption. He doing it wrong. the purportedly low cost of are all different and these says that Pettitt will show us While it is great news for community college. Making it are all our differences’ and that we all have privilege and people who need the parking more difficult to find parking inclusivity is, ‘yes, we know how can we work together to spaces, it is terrible news for makes it easier not to come. our differences, but let’s jump understand our differences the college. There is really Even if students give other in the boat together; let’s dance and work together to include only one explanation for reasons, the parking hassle together,’” says Ayeliya. everyone. parking spaces being free after still contributes to the attrition According to Ayeliya the “I encourage everyone ■ the third week of the semester. rate. Like the straw that broke purpose of the keynote and to attend. It’s going to be Courtesy of Jessica Pettitt Students have stopped the camel’s back, parking can training is to add to the college’s fun, educational and very 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., after which free diversity and involvement coming to class. be the last straw for students. programs and goals of making inspirational. People will there will be refreshments. trainings and workshops. There are plenty of reasons “Field of Dreams” taught the college more inclusive. He not regret attending it,” says The interactive workshop will There will be a follow-up why students stop coming to us that if you build it, they says that Pettitt will focus on Ayeliya. be from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. workshop and discussion class, and none of those will will come. Make sure that power, place of dominance and “Social justice: when Students, staff and faculty are (more details to follow) on include that parking was too students have an affordable privilege and how we can work diversity isn’t enough” keynote encouraged to attend either or Nov. 17 and the fifth annual difficult. However, the lack place to park or a better public together to make this college a and training will be held on both sessions whenever their Diversity Dinner on Mar. 5, of parking at the beginning of transportation system, and better place. Thursday, Sept. 19 at the schedule permits. 2014. For more information, the semester may contribute to you will ensure that people “The bigger message is that Taylorsville Redwood Campus The event, sponsored by visit www.slcc.edu/sll/ ■ Courtesy of Hancinema the decision to no longer go to will focus on their education we all need to come together in the Oak Room, 2nd floor, of the Arts and Cultural Events For more information class. and not on the jerk throwing to be inclusive, to look out the Student Center. Committee and Student Life about Jessica Pettitt and her If Utah wants to meet its change at someone who stole for each other and to create a There will be two sessions and Leadership, is the kickoff work, visit iamsocialjustice. 66 percent goal, it will need his parking spot. welcoming environment for with the keynote address from to SLCC’s calendar year of com. A6 The Globe Wednesday, September 18, 2013
CAMPUS [email protected] Preventing more than just the flu Djinni Yancey Staff Writer
Prevention is a key element approximately $25. to prevent the flu and other in avoiding illness. There are The Centers for Disease illnesses. several steps students can Control (CDC) recommends “Stay away from sick take to reduce the chance at the flu shot for all individuals people. Don’t touch your suffering from viruses this fall. over the age of six months, eyes, your nose or your “Vaccination is the key to especially for pregnant women mouth and wash your hands prevent the flu,” says Michelle and those who have chronic frequently,” says Neeshan. Neeshan, certified family illnesses. Some individuals have nurse practitioner at Salt Lake The CDC also says that various reasons for not Community College’s Health obese individuals with a BMI getting the flu vaccination; and Wellness Services. over 40 percent are at risk. those individuals might be Health and Wellness Although many healthcare interested to learn about some Services will be offering free workers believe getting natural ways to prevent the flu. vaccines starting this week to vaccinated is the most Online, Nadhirrah (raw the first 400 SLCC students at important step in preventing foods chef) gives her natural any one of their three campus the flu, there are several remedies for avoiding clinics. additional steps to increase and relieving cold and flu The vaccine will cost $15 odds against becoming symptoms. For more ways after the first 400 student infected with the flu as well as to prevent and relieve flu vaccinations. Many places other viruses. symptoms, go to www. With flu season approaching, students can receive flu shots at SLCC's Health and around the valley charge Following are a few tips globeslcc.com. Wellness Center.
Prendergast: Africa is transforming Jewelry Club: your time to shine from war to a new peaceful order Billy Ditzig Contributing Writer Samir Monges Staff Writer growth. Africa is a vast by the media. The facts that students have contributed to Custom jewelry may be popular in the music Human rights activist John collection of nations with show progress in social issues important changes in Africa by industry, but it’s a brand new club to SLCC. Prendergast says that despite the different languages, cultures and are always overlooked. engaging in campaigns and other Brian Baity, club president was able to share tragic news about Africa, the natural resources. Many dictators and gun humanitarian relief programs. some details about what the club’s vision is. African continent is transforming However, it has been dealers have been apprehended, “Students have the initial role “This is a group whose intent is to create from a war to a peaceful state. portrayed in media as plagued more women are participating in in pursuing or fighting for civil jewelry to market for sale. It will be required He thinks that a new and better- by war and famine. People tend politics, there are free elections, rights for future generations,” to have a basic knowledge of the tools and organized order of things is now to see Africa as a continent that and natural resource traffickers Prendergast says. “Their impact techniques for making jewelry. This is not a under way. needs food and financial aid. have been stopped. is amazing.” classroom environment but a gathering of people Prendergast is the co-founder “The widespread belief is that “We don’t usually see those Prendergast encouraged the who wish to find success in the jewelry creation of the Enough Project, a program Africa is a hopeless continent,” facts,” Prendergast says. audience to take simple actions world,” Baity says. that promotes the end of genocide Prendergast says. Media shows only tragedies to contribute to social changes in Not many clubs primary mission is to create and crimes against humanity. Prendergast says that movies and deadly wars. It is their own community. profits for those involved. He is also a best selling author such as “Blood Diamond” with concentrated on profits and is Prendergast suggested to “The ultimate vision I have for this club is to who has dedicated himself to Leonardo DiCaprio, “Lord of faithful to the saying “if it bleeds, the audience that joining an gather stones and raw materials from Utah, bring achieving peace and freedom in War” with Nicholas Cage, “Last it leads,” Prendergast says. organization or campaign, them to the club and create jewelry that can draw Africa for the last 25 years. King of Scotland” with Forest Prendergast concluded getting involved as activists, patronage for the club members. I intend to set up Prendergast spoke last Whitaker and “Hotel Rwanda” his lecture emphasizing the having others join you and using shows where the artists can show and sell their Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the with Don Cheadle illustrate that potential of general citizens to modern technology are effective work. I want to address all the aspects of jewelry University of Utah’s Libby Africa is still portrayed as a attain social changes. ways to contribute to social creation and marketing,” says Baity. Gardner Hall. His lecture, “A tragic continent without hope. “African activists are united change. The Jewelry Club meets Wednesdays at 3:30 Changing Africa,” was the 2013 Prendergast thinks that those in every fight,” he says. “Dedicate at least five minutes p.m. in the Jewelry Lab CT 172 at the Taylorsville World Leaders Lecture Forum. movies are inaccurate because He briefly mentioned how everyday to make your voice Redwood Campus. This may change based on This annual lecture is co- many of the deadliest wars in fighting against the apartheid heard,” he says. “Let’s raise our the needs of the majority of people who wish to sponsored by the SLCC. Africa have ended. He believes in South Africa, toppling of voices as loud as we can.” belong to this club. Prendergast says that Africa that Africa is headed to a new corrupt dictators and, even Prendergast enthusiastically is different now in comparison peaceful order of things based in the early beginnings of the says that these peaceful methods with the colonial times. on freedom. U.S. as a nation, the citizens are among the most effective to Many more African countries “The vast majority of Africa were unified as one voice and attain real freedom, peace and have established democratic is unified and moving forward,” body. This unifying factor was harmony not only in Africa but governments with more freedom says Prendergast. “Africa is crucial to achieving peace, also all around the world. and security. slowly and steadily getting freedom and security for a “We can end these tragedies,” With all the economic freedom.” general wellbeing. Prendergast says, “not sending potential, Africa is considered The general public focuses on Likewise, Prendergast troops everywhere but promoting the next frontier for economic tragedies and conflicts delivered indicated that many university peace instead.” ■ Photo by Brian Baity
SPORTS [email protected] Bruins undefeated at Pizza Hut Invitational SLCC Bruins overcome Bruins move to 12-4 after winning four games at the Pizza Hut Invitational. Northeastern JC Plainswomen Shad Engkilterra Shad Engkilterra Assistant Editor Iowa Western Community sweeping away the friendly Assistant Editor hit from the back at 8-7, but the The Plainswomen would Plainswomen tied it up at 8 and continue to hang around until The Bruin’s Volleyball College in five sets, with the ghost. Casper put up a fight in In their last contest at the again at 9 and 10. From there, Bailee Kendall came in with team went 4 and 0 at the Pizza fifth set going down to the set three, but it wasn’t enough. Pizza Hut Invitational over the the Plainswomen took over the score 22-21. Kendall had a Hut Invitational in Sterling, wire at 16-14. The Northeastern Junior weekend, the Salt lake City and ran the score up to 14-20. kill and finished off the game Co. The games run the team’s The Bruins then took out College Plainswomen didn’t Community College Bruins Grasso and Janessa Koelliker to make the score 25-21. winning streak to seven, and the brooms to sweep away have the firepower to compete battled the Northeastern Junior scored 2 of 4 points in a run Set Four: they now have a record of 12 Barton College in a back-to- against SLCC. They went College Plainswomen. The that got the Bruins to within 2 Neither team was willing wins and four losses. back on Friday. down in four sets. Bruins played in their second at 18-20, but it wasn’t enough to concede the point, and the Despite dropping in the On Saturday, it looked For more detailed coverage, of back to back games in the as the Plainswomen took the Bruins were down 4-5 when national rankings to No. 11, like the Bruins brought their visit globeslcc.com and look tournament. set over the Bruins with the the reeled of the next 5 points the Bruins defeated No. 4 brooms again, this time under the sports tag. Set One: score 21-25. behind kills from Koelliker, After a 1-1 tie, the Bruins Set Three: Campbell and Grasso, who SLCC vs. IWCC took the lead and never looked Both teams had errors had a sweet push back over 1 2 3 4 5 Final back. Carol Grasso had back to at the beginning with the defense and into the back SLCC 25 22 25 21 16 3 back aces to make the score 16- the Plainswomen taking corner. The Plainswomen IWCC 20 25 17 25 14 2 8, and Sequoia Lofton finished advantage at 3-6. Koelliker’s couldn’t get closer than 3 as SLCC vs. BCCC the set with a kill to make the smart play help the Bruins get the Bruins stepped on the gas. score 25-17. to within at 6-7, but the Bruins Kendall finished the set strong 1 2 3 4 5 Final Set Two: couldn’t tie the score until both putting the hammer down once SLCC 25 25 25 X X 3 The Bruins got out to a 3-0 teams were at 10. From there, and dumping the ball down to BCCC 15 15 15 X X 0 lead, but the Plainswomen it was back and forth with make the score 25-16. SLCC vs. Casper were able to tie it at 3 and take Grasso and Koelliker scoring To read more game 1 2 3 4 5 Final the lead at 3-6. The Bruins key points. Abby Pomrenke’s summaries from the Bruins took back the lead on a Grasso ace put the Bruins up 17-14. participation at the Pizza SLCC 25 25 25 X X 3 Hut Invitational, go to www. Casper 15 18 23 X X 0 globeslcc.com. The Bruins SLCC vs. NJC play next at home against the 1 2 3 4 5 Final SLCC alumni on Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. SLCC 25 21 25 25 X 3 NJC 21 25 21 16 X 1