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The YoungtownCOUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS Edition AWARD-WINNING STUDENT NEWSPAPER CCM’s Legacy Project brings‘incredible’ Latin ballet to campus BY TATIANA CAMPIGLIA outreach brand in Ballet Hispanico,” said Contributor Nicole Nerup, a dancer with the BHdos company. “So we go around the tristate On Thursday, Sept. 29 at County area and go to schools and try to share College of Morris, Ballet Hispanico Dos dance, especially with people who might (BHdos) performed for students, staff not necessarily see dance on their own. We and faculty, educating the audience on share dance, show and teach how to watch Latin culture through the power of dance. dance, what to look for, and we also share “The Legacy Project is an interdisci- of course Spanish and Hispanic culture. plinary initiative here at the campus,” said We have pieces of flamenco influence. “We Professor John Soltes, co-chair of the Lega- have Cuban mambo, salsa. So that’s a fu- cy Project. “We put on events for the college and we’re trying to get our students and our sion of Latino dance with ballet, jazz, and faculty and the community interested in see- contemporary movement,” Nerup said. ing connections in all of our departments.” BHdos gave a total of six choreo- The Legacy Project has covered a graphed performances. wide range of topics, from the beat gen- One student, Shyann Douglas with a eration of writers to genocide. Through- double major in dance and social science, out the next year or two, Soltes said said, “My favorite performance was prob- they plan to look at Latin America. ably the duet where they portrayed the “Ballet Hispanico kind of emerged Roma and the Spanish gypsy culture,” said as a good candidate because, first off Douglas. “It was just something I’ve nev- it’s a great kick off event because it’s a er seen before, and it just made my stom- celebration of many cultures and sec- ach flip. All around it was just beautiful.” ondly, it’s tough to cover Latin America “My favorite piece that they did was because it’s so diverse, there’s so many when they were on the floor and then he great countries and cultures,” Soltes said. [dancer Joshi Martina] was lifting her “Professor Soltes, Professor (Michelle) [dancer Stefanie Roper] up with his legs,” Altieri (Legacy Project co-chair) and I over said Madison Speroni, a liberal arts major the years now have been talking about how at CCM. “I thought that was really power- important it is for our students to understand how their classes and their areas of studies ful and I was on the edge of my seat ev- don’t exist in a vacuum,” said Professor ery time they did anything or moved at Emily Birx, co-chair of the Legacy Project. all… I don’t seek out to see dance, so this Students lined up before the show and is kind of new for me. I love how calcu- crowded the auditorium along with CCM lated everything is, but still very passion- faculty and public viewers. The show ate. You can definitely tell that they love was a mix of many Spanish dance styles. what they are doing and they know it very

“We’re part of the educational and well and I thought that was incredible.” ALL PHOTOS BY ASH SUKUMAR The Lost City of Havana: America’s first look at Cuba in over 50 years BY EMILY BETZ clubs and casinos. Now it holds creased accessibility of travel. Contributor a mysterious allure, a country Tourism is not included frozen in time since October 19, among the 12 sanctioned reasons August 31, 2016 marked a 1960. It’s taken almost two years for travel to Cuba. I traveled on momentous day in United States of work for relations between the basis of journalism. history: it was the first time in the two countries to be restored, Though there are fewer about 53 years that a U.S. flight but now anyone can take a direct hoops to jump through to get there flew directly into Cuba. flight to the long lost country. now with direct flights, there are After just a short 51 minute Well, as long as it falls under the still many complications Ameri- flight from Fort Lauderdale, Jet- 12 reasons for allowed travel list- cans face upon arrival. As of now, Blue flight 387 landed in Santa ed by the U.S. Office of Foreign the Cuban government does not Clara. U.S. Transportation Sec- Assets control. accept American debit or credit retary Anthony Foxx, along with I flew out of John F. Kennedy many Cuban-Americans visiting Airport to Mexico City on Aug. cards, which means Americans home for the first time in many 1, and after an eight hour layover, have to travel with all the cash years, disembarked to crowds of flew to Havana, Cuba. With re- they need for the entirety of their people holding both Cuban and lations on their way to being re- trip. They also can expect to pay American flags. stored, I wanted to be among the a 10 percent fee when exchanging Cuba has always held an ap- few Americans to experience the American currency into CUC’s or peal to the people of the United country before it became changed convertible pesos. States. In the 1950’s it was as the by the influx of American tourists party spot filled with bars, strip that are sure to come with the in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

PHOTOS BY KEVIN GARCIA PAGE 2 THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION FEATURES OCTOBER 12, 2016 How students unwind after a week of hard work BY AMANDA ALLER Andrea Doucette, sophomore at CCM Managing Editor said, “I do a few self-improving activi- ties like practicing yoga at home, find- Every semester there comes a time ing a healthy recipe and making a home when schoolwork, jobs and extracurricu- cooked meal, reading a book, taking a lars need to be pushed aside in order to walk at the nearest park, or writing in a make room for simple and yet essential re- journal to reflect on all of my experi- laxation time. Studies from the American ences throughout the week,” Doucette Institute of Stress have shown that in the said. “After working diligently all week, workplace, stress is closely linked to lost I have learned that it is extremely impor- hours due to absenteeism, worker’s com- tant to take care of my mind and body pensation benefits and reduced productiv- by unwinding at the end of every week.” ity. County College of Morris students can Though methods of relaxation stop the detrimental effects of stress by mak- may differ, the effect is the same. ing time now for the things that they enjoy. Chris Cuervo, sophomore at CCM Megan Daniel, freshman at CCM said, “One of the main things I do is said, “After school and work all week sleep because that’s something I seem I like to hang out with my friends and to never get enough of,” Cuervo said. boyfriend, and go out and do something “Other ways to help me relax include fun!,” Daniel said. “I also like to hang at watching my favorite TV show called home but definitely with the company of “Shameless”, sitting by the pool, or even others because that’s the best way to get editing some videos which is some- your mind off of all that schoolwork!” thing I love to do in my free time.” Finding the right balance between According to Lissa Rankin, M.D. and school, work, peers and other activities can author of “Mind Over Medicine: Scien- be very difficult which is why it’s so im- tific evidence that you can heal yourself,” portant to develop sharp time management while diet and exercise are important, skills. Managing time involves allowing they’re not at the top of the list when it yourself to take vacations, if only for a comes to de stressors,” Rankin said. In- brief period. Susan Whitbourne from psy- stead, things like spending time with close chologytoday.com says, “Vacations have friends, healthy relationships, laughter the potential to break into the stress cycle. and engaging in activities that genuinely We emerge from a successful vacation excite and fulfill you are the most es- feeling ready to take on the world again.” sential to leading a long, healthy life. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK CCM students’ tips and tricks for dealing with stress BY KELLY DZIALO faculty. Contributor Moreover, office hours are helping hands to stu- dents and an opportunity not to be missed. County College of Morris professors dedicate time “I feel like a lot of students who are struggling outside the classroom setting for one-on-one dialogue don’t utilize all the resources available to them, and with students. Three hours of each professor’s week is office hours are one,” said Ian Colquhoun, an assis- allocated for office hours or online office hours. How- tant professor of engineering technologies at CCM. “I ever, students often do not realize the many advantages can explain something in class one way that just didn’t of meeting with professors beyond the time allotted for click; however, I can approach things using personal class. life experience to help. You can’t do that if they don’t “I think office hours are absolutely valuable, not visit you during office hours.” only for the instructor but also for the student,” said Professors can only help students if they know Samantha Gigliotti, a biology instructor at CCM. “It’s where the struggle or confusion exists. Evelyn Emma, an opportunity where your door is open, that students an assistant professor of English at CCM, said she ap- can just come in as they feel free.” preciates the ease of conversing with a student one on Office hours allow students to engage in conver- one. When meeting outside the classroom setting, she sation, get to know their professors, ask questions and receive advice on class and beyond. is able to get to know students on a personal level. Professors typically teach five classes, even mul- Office hours can also be used for discussing mate- tiple sections of the same class. Consequently, they rial unrelated to class. “When students come…it could stand in front of many students each week. The rela- be about transfer, internships or course advising,” said tionship with most students does not go beyond names. Pallant. “In class you can only get to know a student on a All departments see the value of office hours and certain level, especially the ones that talk,” said Da- are eager to help students in any way possible. Wheth- vid Pallant, an assistant professor of communication at er students visit professors with general or class-relat- CCM. “They can dominate, and the rest that don’t, you ed questions and concerns, each conversation allows never get to meet.” the relationship to deepen. Professors’ office hours are The importance of getting to know professors, de- announced at the beginning of each semester, printed PHOTOCOURTESY OF FACEBOOK spite how active students are in class, is stressed by in the class syllabus and posted on office doors. The power of office hours: Vital link between students and faculty BY LAURA CALDERON studying or doing homework. morning for no good reason?” forget to have some fun in between smaller workload allowed him Contributor I came to CCM to try and bring Criminal justice major Cath- it all. My best advice is for every to focus more on his studies and up my GPA up before I trans- erine Brown said that the stress accomplishment, relax, and do decreased the level of responsi- With jam packed sched- ferred to a 4-year school and I of classes in constantly on the one fun thing. Reward yourself.” bility that was expected of him. ules full of assignments, work don’t intend to break that plan.” back of her mind. “I’m taking It takes different students dif- “I took 5 classes my first se- and personal obligations, stu- Affinto focuses on find- three online classes this semes- ferent amounts of time to figure mester,” Bishop said. “I learned dents across the County College ing an avenue for channeling ter,” Brown said. “I thought it out their stress management plan. pretty fast being a full time stu- of Morris campus find them- the stress her goals put on her. would make managing time Tyler Bishop, chemistry dent was too hard for me and selves dealing with daily stress. “Thank god I’m an art ma- easier but it seems like every major at CCM, said he allowed was the reason my stressful level While many have found jor and I get to draw everything day is a due date for something.” stress to let him believe he was through the roof. You get methods to deal with the over- out. When I’m stressed I chal- Brown works full time wasn’t cut out school and was to college and you feel a strong whelming pressure college life entails, others find it too much lenge it into whatever assign- as a waitress, and manag- in over his head when he made sense of independence but that to bear and allow stress to take ment I have and the output is al- ing time is a top priority for the decision to attend college. doesn’t mean you can’t ask a toll on their personal lives. ways pretty good,” Affinto said. her when things get busy. “This is my second year for some help along the way. I “I don’t get much sleep at If art is not the escape “School is extremely impor- in college,” Bishop said. “My needed help my first semester night,” said Brianna Affinto, an to other students that it is to tant,” Brown said. “No matter first semester was extremely and advisement helped me real- art major at CCM. “I’m a full her, Affinto said her advice what field you choose to go into stressful. It was a huge change ize I need more time to do work.” time student and I work full time is to look at the big picture. in life, it requires some sort of from high school. Everyone There is no one right way so sleep isn’t very high on my “Why do you come to cam- education, but while you work seemed so prepared and I left to deal with stress. Taking time list of priorities. I go to school all pus every day? What do you towards the future you shouldn’t like am I missing something.” and learning how you best learn morning, I work all night and any want out of life? Or do you just forget to have fun. We’re young, Taking only 3 classes this and grow is the best way to find spare time in between is spent get out of bed at 8’o clock in the we want to do well but we can’t semester, Bishop learned that a a method that works for you. OCTOBER 12, 2016 FOOD THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION PAGE 3 Gluten-free health trend arrives to CCM Vegan treats, eats in and around town BY LAURA CALDERON tors years ago.” Learning lergies and Bockhorn’s Contributor that other young adults like health goals, Becca Robbs herself were participating in has joined the gluten free Like many young the diet excited Dean and trend to be more sympa- adults today, students across allowed her to bond more thetic of friends. “My close County College of Mor- with close friends. “Diet- friend, Rachel Affinto is ris have seemed to taken ing is always easier with gluten-free - she has celiac an interest in their physical friends, especially with one disease,” Robbs said. “I well-being and have gone this challenging,” Dean thought it was insane. Go- as far as denying their body said. ing out with her was ridicu- certain substances. A grow- “To me,” said Kaylee lous, she could never eat ing trend among students is Bockhorn, an early child- anything. She dared me to cutting out gluten - a protein hood education major, “A found in wheat and grain healthy diet is a colorful go experience it for a week related foods. Whether due one. Incorporating all kinds and that was almost a month to illness or perfecting their of foods especially fruits ago and I love it.” figures students seem to and vegetables into your Though the diet isn't continuously join the as- diet is very important.” easy, Robbs said she now cending health movement. Bockhorn is captain of Pret- has a new understanding for PHOTO BY: CECILIA MCGUINNESS Suffering from a se- ty Girls Sweat , a club that what Affinto goes through A close up of a slice of vegan pizza from Domino’s vere gluten allergy, hospi- empowers individuals both on a daily basis. “She’s my tality management major male and female to stay best friend, and if going BY CECILIA MCGUINNESS oil, vinegar (not vinaigrette!), sweet Shannon Dean is unable active. She finds no need through with a diet helps me Senior Layout Editor onion sauce (which is my personal to go anywhere near the to participate in the trend healthier and closer to her I favorite) or the fat-free Italian dressing. substance. “My skin re- sweeping across campus, Upon walking into the Cohen Cafeteria, One of the hardest things to give up would do it in a heartbeat,” valued County College of Morris students acts really bad to gluten,” however she does applaud after going vegan was pizza, but when Robbs said. are greeted with the smells and sights of said Dean, “I used to not those who chose to take I found out that Domino’s has options Gluten is made of vari- cheesy chicken quesadillas, deli meat subs care about my allergy and such a momentous step to- free of animal products, you’d better ous proteins and is found made fresh to order from Quizno’s, and of believe I put Pizza Maker Pete to work ate whatever I want, but as wards healthy lifestyles. many grain products, such course, their famous fried chicken fingers. and had him fire up his virtual oven. soon as my breakouts be- “I think there are many as bread, beer, and pasta. As a vegan, this is a nightmare. gan to leave scars I had to benefits of completely cut- Studies have shown there Fear not, fellow vegans! We mustn’t • The thin crust pizza is 100% vegan, stop.” Living gluten-free for ting out something from are many benefits to life go hungry while commuting to CCM and as well as the regular sauce, so request the past three months, Dean your diet.” Bockhorn said. enduring a possible three-hour break in without gluten, such as be- extra sauce and you’ve got a good start- confirms she's never looked “Things like meat and dairy between classes. Whether you feel like fast ing point for your veggie pizza. and felt better. tend to cause more bloating, havioral changes in young food, healthier fare, or a relaxing sit-down children or significant “Right now I'm fully and cutting them out, while meal, there are several options surrounding • Go crazy with any of the vegetables! amount of weight loss in committed to the Paleo diet finding other ways to get our campus with fulfilling, delicious, My personal favorite is to do extra - gluten-free, dairy-free,” protein and calcium, would adults. Gluten-free is not cruelty-free foods! onions, mushrooms, and pineapple, but Dean said. “It’s amazing. help to significantly reduce only the latest health trend On Route 10 across from the Ledgewood other veggies include banana peppers, If I knew life without glu- that because they are harder but also the cheapest form mall, stands tall the local Taco Bell, whose green peppers, spinach, black olives, ten was this empowering to digest.” of medicine to improve the tall tables and stools have catered to many jalapeno peppers, roasted red peppers, a broke teenager stocking up on the Fire I would've listened to doc- Unlike Dean’s al- body and mind. and diced tomatoes. Sauce to throw in their glove boxes. Who would have thought that Taco Bell would • Surprisingly, a lot of the dipping cups actually be quite the oasis for vegans? Not are vegan, so add flare to your thin crust Fruits and vegetables: I, but when I found these tips and tricks, things became a little bit easier when it veggie pizza with garlic and BBQ dip- ping sauces. the millennial’s new fast food came to the accessibility of fast food: BY MARISA GOGLIA gravitating towards a fast casual type of • When ordering a Crunchwrap Su- The best part is, you can order straight Copy Editor restaurant such as Chipotle, based on fresh- preme, simply ask for it to be fresco to campus! ness and quality of ingredients, according style (which replaces the cheese and However, if you don’t mind spending a A sizzling charcoal flavored burger, a to Morgan Stanley Research. sour cream with pico de gallo-- deli- little extra money and feel like sitting down side of crispy golden fries topped off with “I like Chipotle and Qdoba,” said Sara cious!) and ask for beans instead of to a nice dinner off campus after a long day beef. Luckily, the refried beans at Taco a cold refreshing drink is not the ideal hap- Riker, a nursing major at CCM. “I feel like of classes, my number one suggestion for py meal for the millennial demographic at Bell are vegan! This is great for when vegan fare within the vicinity is the Loving those types of fast food restaurants don’t County College of Morris. you’re really hungry on a shoestring Hut. Don’t get it confused with Pizza Hut-- use frozen and processed ingredients.” “I don’t eat a lot of fast foods,” said budget! this vegan chain restaurant carries several Even farms and apple orchards are di- Daniella Peppe, a dance major. “Prob- • Alternatively, the 7 Layer Burrito has options including classic veggie and tofu versifying their retail business by offering a ably only once a month. As a dancer, I try all the staples of a classic burrito while burgers, sandwiches, sushi, “fish” dishes, to stay healthy and stay away from pro- variety of farm to table foods. still being completely vegan! This is pizza, desserts, you name it! Because cessed foods like McDonald’s and Burger Steve Pennings, owner of Pennings already meatless, so all you have to do Loving Hut is strictly a vegan restaurant, King. I mainly eat salads because I’m con- Farm in Warwick, N.Y. started the Harvest is ask for it fresco style. there are no tips or tricks when it comes cerned for myself, plus diabetes runs in my Cafe to incorporate the farm to table trend to ordering, but I will list a couple of my family.” into his business. • If you’re just feeling a small, salty favorite appetizers and dishes. A bloomberg.com report found millen- “Pennings Farm was looking for more snack, opt for the chips and salsa or nials, defined as between 20 and 36 years customers and we saw millennials as a tar- guacamole. All vegan, no problem. • To start, the steamed dumplings are totally satisfying with a variety of old, have an obesity rate of 20 percent get audience,” Pennings said. “With us be- • Sweet tooth gnawing away at your flavors, and are perfect if you’re craving compared to 32 percent of Generation Xers ing a farm, it made sense that we can offer a (37-51years old) and 33 percent of the baby tastebuds? Surprisingly enough, the something really hearty. The California menu that had some local produce, plus the Cinnatwists are vegan! Anyone on a roll is also a great substitute if you’re boomer era (52-70 years old). use of our own produce.” The decline in obesity rate is partly due cruelty-free diet knows how hard it is missing that Americanized Japanese Pennings said it was an opportune time to nutritional information becoming widely to find something sweet without dairy treat. for the farm to test out this type of cafe. or eggs, so this is truly a gift from the accessible, accessible, according to npr. Vegan Gods. org. In 2015 the Food and Drug Adminis- As the issue of healthy eating was coming • As far as entrees go, I highly recom- mend the Sweet and Sour Joy, Sweet tration released new rules that requires fast into focus, “It was a good time for us to ex- Alternatively, if you’re prepared to spend Potato Sandwich, and the BBQ Hot Pot. food restaurants of 20 or more locations to periment the farm to table menu,” Pennings a little extra money on some quality vegan The best part about Loving Hut is its va- provide calorie information on their menus said. “I think healthy eating has finally be- fare, Chipotle at the Rockaway Mall is the riety, so don’t be afraid to try something and menu boards. come a major component to people’s diet.” place to go. The beans, rice, salsas, and new. I guarantee you’ll be surprised. Nicole Gomes, a nursing major at Holly Tighe, director of dining servic- guacamole are all, of course, vegan, so CCM, is currently enrolled in a nutrition es for Chartwells is noticing the opposite ask for the veggies or sofritas and you’ve • There are desserts aplenty, including class. Gomes finds herself equipped with choices being made at both cafeterias at got a meal! (Pro-tip: if you get veggies, decadent milkshakes (chocolate is my the knowledge on how to properly read a County College of Morris. guacamole comes free!) go-to!), cheesecakes, and varieties of label. “The class teaches you how to read “Since I’ve been here for the last five If spice and flare aren’t your thing but other cakes and pies. Don’t expect your a nutrition label, and I now know what to years, students are trending towards chick- you still need something on the go, try typical chocolate flavor, though-- Lov- look for,” Gomes said. en tenders and french fries,” Tighe said. Subway! I know, I know, a vegetable ing Hut uses raw chocolate for many sandwich sounds pretty lame, but many of Gomes points out that consumers need “We do offer grab-and-go salads. Students of its recipes, so it’s very rich, and very to be wary when looking at the nutritional the sauces offered are surprisingly vegan! can customize salads at our Quizno’s lo- delicious. value and ingredients. “Sometimes what’s cation. There is also a full salad bar along on the labels is not always what’s in the in- • Order a vegetable sandwich on either with a fruit parfait bar...Students can pur- Vegans on campus are not restricted to gredients,” Gomes said. “If the ingredient Hearty Italian, Italian, or Sourdough curly fries and cut up fruit anymore. With chase fruit cups as well as carrot and celery is less than one gram, the company doesn’t bread, then go crazy with veggies! If sites like PETA giving helpful tips on vegan- your local Subway claims any of the have to put it on the nutrition label, they sticks, which has been going really well for friendly restaurants and the newfound veggies are not vegan, turn around and can just put zero. So, consumers need to us this semester.” accessibility to cruelty-free options, we no run as fast as you can. look at the ingredients in written form to Fresher food options and advanced nu- longer have to accept defeat! So eat on my see what product goes in.” tritional information will guide this genera- • As far as the sauces go, you can chose fellow vegans, and omnivores, go outside Today 51 percent of millennials are tion into a healthier lifestyle. from yellow and deli brown mustard, of the box and enjoy food animal-free! PAGE 4 THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION SPORTS OCTOBER 12, 2016 Fall athletes settling into season CCM baseball swings for the fences with new renovations BRETT FRIEDENSOHN Sports Editor

The County College of Morris baseball field is getting a facelift. Renovations began as the first phase in a three-year capital plan to renovate the field. Fence construction began in late August and, as of Thursday, Sept. 29, finished save for a three-foot portion of the fence, according to Karen VanDerhoof, Vice President of Business and Finance. The job cost $66,628 that the college received from capital renovation funds from Morris County, according to VanDerhoof. The college added new fencing around the entire field except for the backstop, accord- ing to VanDerhoof, who said that Business and Finance decided on applying the renova-

PHOTO BY BRETT FRIEDENSOHN tions after reviewing a request from athletic director Jack Sullivan. Shot from CCM women’s soccer player Amanda Lawrence passes Rowan Col- “The fence was really, quite old,” VanDerhoof said. “We reviewed [Sullivan’s] re- lege at Glouchester County Saturday, Sept. 17. quest; we went down to the field; we saw that it was rusted and in bad shape, deteriorating, leaning, so it was justified that we needed to be replacing it.” BRETT FRIEDENSOHN two more players to give itself a roster of Sullivan cited safety concerns as reasoning for the new fencing, and said that the dug- Sports Editor eight, and the team is still searching for outs have acquired fencing when they did not have it before. players, according to Berry. “First of all, you want it to be safe,” Sullivan said. “And it’s a little bit safer than the The fall sports teams at County Col- Berry said that her players cooperate lege of Morris are settling into the Fall other situation was because now there’s fencing in front of the dugouts, so the line drives, well with each other. 2016 season as men’s soccer, and wom- any straight line drives won’t automatically go into the dugout and possibly hit a student “They have a really great chemistry en’s soccer and volleyball teams have all athlete sitting on the bench, so it’s a safer environment and a safer playing field right now. begun region play as of Saturday, Oct. 1. between each other,” Berry said. “They And that’s first and foremost. Safety is first.” Volleyball started 0-1 in the region all get along very well, and they work re- Chris Pezzuti, an exercise science major who plans to play his second season with and 0-5 overall while losing 13-25, 4-25, ally hard together.” CCM baseball in the spring, said that the new fencing looks better than the old one. 16-25 in its first region game of the sea- After the team’s season opener, vol- “I think it looks really good because our bullpens were on the field, but now they’re off son against Brookdale Community Col- leyball player and exercise science major the field behind the fence,” Pezzuti said. “And a lot of the field was open, but now with the lege Saturday, Oct. 1. Men’s soccer began Sarah Lynch cited the lack of players for fully enclosed ballpark, I think it looks much better than it used to.” its regular season Thursday, Sept. 8 with a the loss. Pezzuti said that the new fencing should help with gameplay. 5-4 win over Passaic County Community “We were all pretty tired and worn “It was really rusty,” Pezzuti said. “If you ran into it or something, you could cut College before achieving a record of 4-4 out by the end of it,” Lynch said. “So once yourself, and especially in front of the dugouts, there wasn’t a fence in front of the dugout both in the region and overall with a 3-0 we get more people in, I feel like we could before this year. So now, obviously, foul balls could hit somebody in the dugout, but now win against Raritan Valley Community do a lot better.” with the fence, everybody’s fully enclosed; so I like it a lot better.” College Tuesday, Oct. 4. Women’s soccer Lynch expressed some positive im- Baseball head coach Brian Eberly said that the new fencing should make the field acquired a record of 0-1 in the region and safer. 5-1 overall with a 4-2 win against Rowan pressions of her team, which she classi- “It’ll be nice to have the right side of the field inclosed, from a safety standpoint,” Eb- College at Gloucester County Saturday, fied as rebuilding. Sept. 17, and dropped to 0-3 in the region “We seem to be really good,” Lynch erly said. “Among the necessary upgrades out there was the fact that that right field corner and 6-4 overall with a 3-2 overtime loss said. “Everyone on the team is basically kind of when into a swamp, so from a safety standpoint, it’ll protect that end of the field. It against Middlesex County College Thurs- new. We’re kind of restarting the program, also results in some enclosed bullpens, which’ll increase safety in those areas as well. And day, Sept. 29., according to the National I guess. Like, the coaches are all new, but the dugouts are protected now.” Junior College Athletic Association’s re- we’re doing really well so far, and I feel Eberly said that the new home run fence might result in less home runs hit. gion 19.org. like we could do really well this season.” “The new fence is actually slightly taller, so it could even result in slightly fewer home Because the former athletic trainer at After men’s soccer dropped to 1-3 runs,” Eberly said. “Although, it’s not a drastic change. The distance to the fence remained CCM resigned over the summer, the col- with a loss to Rowan College at Glouces- unchanged.” lege has not had a full-time athletic trainer ter County Saturday, Sept. 17, head coach The college will continue with its three-year capital plan to make renovations on parts all season and has needed to outsource of the field including the turf, scoreboard and bleachers, and will most likely continue con- Dan Moylan cited playing teams of high to a company that comes to every home struction for the capital plan in the summer of 2017, according to VanDerhoof, who said grade as a cause of the record, and he ex- game and to rehabilitation on campus ev- that these renovations will cost an estimated $650,000. pressed potential in his team. ery Wednesday, according to athletic di- “Down the road, the baseball field is slotted for additional renovations because the turf “The record is not where we want to rector Jack Sullivan. is in bad shape, so we will be skinning the field of the existing turf in the infield, putting be, but two of the losses are to the defend- “We have qualified people here, but down new topsoil and new seed, different infield,” VanDerhoof said. “The infield is a little ing regional champs and the runner-up it’s a lot better for our student athletes to gravely and hard ... The scoreboard is a little small for center field … So we’ll be replac- to have the full-time person here because so real high-quality teams, so I think, as ing the scoreboard as well. It’s old. Remote controller for changing the score, et cetera, then, there’s more access to the rehabilita- I told the kids after the game, there’s a lot so down the road we’ll do that. We also need to look at the bleachers on that field as well tion they need and the injury prevention, of the season ahead of us,” Moylan said. because they’re not easily accessible.” impact testing, concussion, baseline test- “Most importantly, we just need to find a ing, stuff like that,” Sullivan said. “A lot The team is set to unveil their new fencing during their home opener of the 2017 sea- break or two, and then we’ll get on a good son against Rowan College at Burlington County Saturday, April 8. of the things that we are accustomed to, streak. The kids have been working hard and they’ve all been delayed.” in practice, and as long as they keep doing Sullivan said that he is in the process of interviewing perspective athletic trainers. that, I think we’ll be successful.” “We have three qualified candidates Moylan said that his team should im- that we’ve interviewed,” Sullivan said. prove after injured players return. “We’ll see if any more apply, and then “We’ve had a lot of injuries early on,” we’ll have a second round of interviews Moylan said. “And we’re kind of starting with the candidates that meet the quali- to get guys healthy, so I think as we get fications and the experience that we’re our full team healthy, we’re gonna have a looking for. Experience is everything in lot more success.” this business, so we’ll see. We’ll have a Allen Maldonado, men’s soccer quality person in place hopefully by the player and sociology major, said that af- next board meeting for approval.” ter losing to Rowan College at Glouces- Volleyball played its first game with ter County, his team needs to focus on its only six players, the minimum amount of players on a court without any substitutes, future. losing 23-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-15. “[The game] didn’t go our way,” After losing its second game 25-13, Maldonado said. “[We] hope for the best 25-14, 25-22 to Bergen Community Col- for the future, but for now, we’ve just lege Thursday, Sept. 15, head coach Amy got to work on what’s important for next Berry expressed talent and potential in her game.” team, but said that the lack of players has Volleyball played its first game with held them back. only six players, the minimum amount of “We could have won the first one, but players on a court without any substitutes, it’s been a tough time recruiting people losing 23-25, 25-15, 25-13, 25-15. this year.,” Berry said. “They have the After losing its second game 25- biggest hearts, and they also have a really 13, 25-14, 25-22 to Bergen Commu- great work ethic. Those are like the two qualities that you could just only pray for nity College Thursday, Sept. 15, head out of a team, and they have them both like coach Amy Berry expressed talent and ten-fold.” potential in her team, but said that the Before its 25-18, 25-13, 25-10 loss lack of players has held them back. to Montgomery Community College Sat- urday, Sept. 24, the team had acquired CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 PHOTO BY BRETT FRIEDENSOHN OCTOBER 12, 2016 SPORTS/OPINION THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION PAGE 5 Politics runs interference on the football field BY MARISA GOGLIA in a flag for a country that op- played. If a student were to kneel, Copy Editor presses black people and people Sullivan said he would like to of color,” Kaepernick said. “To know the reason behind it. Is our country sitting down or me this is bigger than football and “Students have the right, and standing tall? In sports there is a it would be selfish on my part to I’m not the person that’s going camaraderie amongst teammates. look the other way.” to deny a student’s right to do Players who come together, work Jack Sullivan, athletic direc- what they want,” Sullivan said. “I toward the common goal of win- tor of CCM, points out this type of would like to find out what their ning the game for thousands of protest is not something new, not- rationale is, the message they’re adoring fans. However, recent ing the 1968 Olympics. Accord- trying to send is. I would like to events have caused a divide in the ing to TIME, two African Ameri- educate myself. I wouldn’t hap- locker room. can sprinters Tommie Smith and hazardly say this will not happen, San Francisco 49ers quar- John Carlos stood on top of the it’s not a dictatorship. I have my terback Colin Kaepernick knelt medal podium with their heads opinions and everyone has their during the national anthem in bowed, and raised black gloved own opinions, and that’s under protest. Kaepernick cites a mis- fists. Both men who were track the flag we have and fly under.” conduct against African Ameri- and field hall of famers, were sus- “We have that right, it’s not easy, cans and minorities within the pended from the U.S. team. Un- you can disagree, that’s what United States, according to NFL. fortunately, their protest was not America is. People have that right PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK com. This is no longer becom- as well received as Kaepernick’s. of freedom of speech. I’m not go- to its people, according to breit- The first change Kaepernick ing a trend, but a movement. It “Politics is very difficult,” ing to debate that,” Sullivan said. bart.com. made was to donate to his own is gaining momentum and ignit- Sullivan said. “There’s been In recent weeks athletes have “I don’t want to kneel for- cause. Kaepernick is donating ing debatable conversations from many unfortunate incidents that stood in solidarity with Kaepe- ever,” Kaepernick said, accord- his first $1 million this season to ing to USA today. “I want these the basketball court to the Cohen have happened in our country rnick from the Miami Dolphins organizations who are combating Cafeteria at County College of things to change. I do know it will that is causing a divide. It’s sad to to U.S. national women’s soccer against the issues he cares deeply Morris. think in 2016 we would be going player Megan Rapinoe. Rapinoe be a process, and it is not some- about. The next day Kaepernick Kaepernick later defended in different directions, as opposed knelt during the United States na- thing that will change overnight. his decision to protest with a to coming closer together.” tional anthem, but stood for Thai- But, I think there are some major stepped up his offer saying he statement on NFL.com. “I am not For CCM’s home basketball land because the country offers changes that we can make that are will donate $1 million of all his going to stand up to show pride games, the national anthem is no First Amendment protections reasonable.” jersey sales to this cause.

Editorial: Iacono starts semester strong Fall is officially in swing makes CCM “tick” before - pumpkin spice lattes have re- making any big changes. It’s turned to Starbucks and leaves refreshing to see him sticking have begun to change color. to a position he established pre- Students have settled into presidency. their routines and some are al- Iacono has a history of tak- ready preparing for the inevi- ing staff and student feedback table rush of work approaching and making changes based on midterms. that feedback. As vice presi- Dr. Anthony Iacono is also dent of academic affairs at his embracing the fall. He is tak- ing strides to fully understand Indian River State College in and engage the County College Florida Iacono taught a class to of Morris community in these better understand what instruc- first few months of presidency. tors go through. Iacono has hosted three open The attention to under- houses, inviting staff, faculty standing the realities of his and students to meet with him faculty is one of the reasons he in an atmosphere that encour- is not planning on making any ages discussion and openness changes this first semester. to questions. He is continu- While this plan is sound ing to engage with the campus and responsible, we need to be community through new “Con- sure we do not use it to excuse versation and Coffee (CandC) future lack of action once Iaco- with the President” available to no is sufficiently embroiled in faculty and staff. the community. He also has taken to sit- We hope he stays true to ting in on club meetings to understand what the students his word as he has done so far. are doing - he even visited The Iacono has kept to his plan of Youngtown’s previous produc- getting to know the community tion meeting. in a day to day environment This endeavor for partici- that hopefully will carry over pation in campus life shows a into real action that has real real desire to understand what benefits. PAGE 6 THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION OPINION OCTOBER 12, 2016 College campus safety an interdepartmental effort BY DANIELLE FRANCISCO casionally will have thefts and/ campus. Contributor or burglaries and parking com- “The Newton Po- plaints. Most of our responses are lice Department is the Campus safety varies from probably due to medical related main law enforcement campus to campus depending calls for service or minor motor entity for the campus on the size and mutual service vehicle accidents.” of the Sussex County arrangements that exist in their The influx of commuter stu- Community College,” home communities. dents can be a boon for local busi- Richards said. “How- Some colleges, like Rut- nesses in a host community, but ever, they also employ gers, Rowan and The College the increased number of people people to oversee their of New Jersey, have their own can also bring the potential for in- security operations fully-formed police departments. creased crime and first responder and emergency plan- Campuses like County College of calls. ning. Newton Police Morris (CCM) and Sussex Coun- “The only negative impact Officers regularly per- ty College (SCCC) leverage the the campus population has on the form vehicular and resources of local cops to keep Township of Randolph would be foot patrols on campus their campus safe. traffic volume during peak school and maintain relation- CCM contacts the Randolph hours,” said Assistant Director of ships with students and Police Department (RPD) when Public Safety at the County Col- staff.” crimes occur on campus, ac- lege of Morris John Fichter. Some of CCM cording to Detective Lieutenant The Public Safety Depart- public safety person- PHOTO BY MOE RAHMATULLAH Christopher Giuliani, who is a ment, according to Fichter, is part nel also come from the tions can use them to establish which memorializes our relation- Public Information Officer with of the County College Business force. partnerships but they are not le- ship as it pertains to public safe- the RPD. and Finance Division. The de- “Two of them, including the gally binding. “Most are minor thefts, some partment is responsible for keep- assistant director, were police of- “The college is always a ty,” Richards said. domestic violence,” Giuliani said. ing the CCM president aware ficers in this agency,” Richards pleasure to work with,” said Gi- While neither Giuliani nor “We also respond to public as- of all emergency responses and said. uliani. “They are pretty self-suffi- Richards say crime has increased sistance calls, such as accidents, crime related incidents on cam- There is no written memo- cient, but when we need to work due to the college being in the people in crisis, and EMS calls.” pus. They also report all criminal randum of understanding be- together on something, it always The Newton Police Depart- and hazardous conditions on cam- tween the administration of CCM runs smooth.” town, they do both agree that the ment Chief Michael Richards pus to the Randolph Police and and the Randolph Police Depart- The Newton Police Depart- volume of students, staff and visi- said he had similar calls from the local emergency first responders. ment, but that doesn’t stop them ment, however, does have an tors bring into the community has SCCC, which is in Newton. While CCM has its own de- from working together on cases. understanding when it comes to the potential to increase the likeli- “There really isn’t much partment strictly for keeping the A memorandum of understanding working with SCCC. criminal activity on campus,” campus safe, SCCC depends on is a formal agreement organiza- “We have a Memorandum of hood that a theft or a car accident Richards said. “However, we oc- the town police to look after the tions. Companies and organiza- Understanding with the college, might occur. SpaceX outlines ambitious plan to colonize Mars BY KEVIN GARCIA Contributor

SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk delivered his well thought-out plan to colo- nize Mars at the 67th annual International Astronautical Congress this past week. His ambitious plan involves a new wave of technology: reusable rockets, fuel tanks and high-powered engine spaceships that could blast off from Earth and begin colo- nizing Mars within the next decade. But such plans will take a lot of money and a lot more luck. PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK Musk’s plan is to become a “multi involves manufacturing rocket fuel using planetary species” via his Interplanetary local Martian resources and launching it Transport System (ITS). The 254 foot-tall back to Earth. rocket booster will be primarily made of According to Musk, with the today’s carbon fiber and feature 42 Raptor engines current technology, it would cost $10 bil- that will contain methane and oxygen for lion to send one person to Mars but Musk’s CCM student prepares for last the control thrusters. The spaceship that plan will cut that down to roughly $200,000 sits on top of the rocket booster will be 162 per person. The source of funding will in- feet tall and 56 feet wide and have 9 Rap- clude private sectors, government collabo- semester for the third time tor engines of its own respectively. This ration, profits from launching satellites for BY MOE RAHMATULLAH among fellow classmates and close friends. spaceship will be capable of transporting private entities and of course, Musk’s own 100 to 200 passengers per trip. Together, Satire Editor Some people question why she has not money. Ultimately, estimates have ranged the rocket booster and the spaceship will graduated despite her rigorous study ethic. from $200 billion to $1.5 trillion to fulfill be roughly 416 feet in height, making it the County College of Morris veteran “I just don’t know why Lydia hasn’t tallest spaceflight system ever built. a human Mars mission. SpaceX expects Lydia Simon filed papers to graduate this graduated yet,” said Beckie Jacobs, a The architectural system of ITS can be to send an unmanned capsule to Mars by spring, marking the third time she has had friend of Simon’s. ”I mean, we study like explained in seven stages. First, the boost- 2018, but has no plans to send humans un- to endure the grueling process. Simon, 22, all the time, like we’ll turn on the music, til 2024. er along with the spaceship, will launch is preparing for her last semester at CCM, get a couple of beers, then totally tear into Why should humans colonize Mars? into orbit reaching maximum velocity of after several mishaps, various goofs and some notes or dance or something.” Putting humans on another planet can as- 5,375 miles per hour at separation. When the occasional flub prevented previous A new semester presents Simon with the booster successfully separates from the sure that the human race continues to graduation attempts. a fresh opportunity to make another run at spaceship, the booster will then return to evolve in the future. By the end of this cen- “I’m just so excited to move on to the graduation. Now with the clock ticking its landing site using seven percent of total tury, scientists predict that 20 to 50 percent next chapter of my life,” said Simon last and a chance at redemption, Simon is more booster prop load for its booster burning of total living species on earth could be lost fall. “I feel like so many adventures await determined than ever to graduate. and precise landing back on Earth. Once forever. Earth is on the brink of extinction me at the four-year [school] I go to.” “I’ll probably graduate this semester. the booster arrives back on the launch pad, and it’s us humans who are to blame. As Getting involved with heavy partying the booster will then be topped with a fuel we know it now, the world isn’t perfect but and letting academics go by the wayside, I don’t know; the odds are pretty good,” tanker and sent off into orbit to refuel the what was once there protecting us is fail- Simon withdrew from several key courses said Simon with a steely air of bitter indif- spaceship’s fuel tank. Then, when timing ing. Settling Mars could be the most dif- to prevent failing, holding her back from ference while rifling through course drop is right, the spaceship will turn on its en- ficult challenge humans will encounter but her academic plans. forms. “I place the chances I’ll graduate at gines and start its 140 million mile journey this could also represent the pinnacle of “I’ve had some missteps that have kept like 50-50 or so.” that could take six to nine months to the human achievement and a glimmer of hope As the semesters drag on, Simon has red planet. On arrival from interplanetary me from graduating on time but navigating for humanity’s perseverance in the years to those challenges have definitely helped me begun to question whether she’s stuck in a space, the spaceship made of advanced come. Elon Musk believes in this future for heat shield material will then enter the to grow as a person,” said Simon in Febru- cruel purgatory or a Groundhog Day-esque atmosphere either capturing into orbit the human species and with a lot of money ary. “But with any luck, I’ll be out by the time loop. or proceeding directly into landing. Af- and a little bit of luck, he just might suc- end of spring.” The Youngtown Edition reached out ter successfully landing on Mars, In-Situ ceed in saving us all and making humans a As Simon fails to graduate semester to Bill Murray for comment but did not re- Propellant Production will begin, which multi-planetary species. after semester, concerns continue to grow ceive an immediate response. OCTOBER 12, 2016 NEWS THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION PAGE 7 The storied past of CCM

BY KELLY BROWN Fresh out of graduate school, “I wanted to further my edu- Contributor Dr. Eber began her teaching ca- cation,” said George Johnson, reer at CCM as a second year fac- who attended CCM following his In 1963, James Henderson ulty member in the fall of 1969. time in the Air Force during the led an eight-member committee “It was so exciting a time be- Vietnam war. appointed by the Morris County cause so many of us were brand After returning home from Freeholders to establish a col- new,” Dr. Eber said. “I didn’t care his service, Johnson was inter- lege for the community. By 1967, what they paid me because it gave ested in a job that required him to the 218 acre site south of Route me a chance to teach. That’s what take a couple of business courses 10 was chosen and construc- this place did in the early years, it in order to secure the position. tion began for what we now call took a bunch of young people and CCM’s $13 per credit hour tu- Henderson Hall. The following gave us a chance to grow.” ition rate and flexible scheduling September, nearly 1,300 students In the beginning, growth attracted veterans, like Johnson, dents were enrolled for courses ing more students than available were enrolled at the County Col- was rapid for both CCM fac- who were slightly older than the at CCM, the highest amount of spaces. lege of Morris with 221 receiving ulty and the campus itself. By college’s traditional 18-20 year students to date. By 1989, Emer- degrees two years later. “It was always busy during the fall semester of 1970, five old demographic. iti Hall was completed, meeting In the fall of 1968, the col- the day,” Malone said. “But it was more buildings were added to the “I liked everything about the demand for more room for lege offered 13 majors, with 40 still a very small campus.” school including a service build- CCM,” Johnson said. “If you had students. different courses and 20 different “There were so many stu- As CCM has grown in both sections. Today, CCM offers 77 ing, Sheffield Hall, the Health & any problems at any time you dents and so many different size and population, its core prin- majors, with 942 different cours- Physical Education Building, the could always call your instruc- classes and so many majors,” said ciples as a credible learning insti- es and 1,344 sections. With that Student Community Center, and tor. They were all very good and Kristi Malone, one of the students being said, since its establishment the Masten Library. dedicated to helping students.” tution has not changed. who enrolled in Fall of 1982. nearly 50 years ago, growth of the “I remember when there was As a part-time student, John- “I’m very encouraged by the “When you look at the yearbook once small-scale community col- no library,” Dr. Eber said. “We son found that the courses he students that I see,” Dr. Eber said. would go and sit in our cars in took at CCM allowed for him to you don’t know anybody in your lege has been exponential. “I’ve never regretted not being at between classes to grade papers expand his knowledge while as- graduating class.” “The number of programs we a four-year college. On its worst offer now is really very compre- because there was nowhere else similating back into civilian life. Malone remembers never day this is the best place to be. hensive,” said professor of Eng- to go.” The night courses and close prox- being able to find parking during lish and Chairperson of the Eng- In 1973, both Cohen and imity to his home allowed him to the day, with there seemingly be- I’ve felt that way for 47 years.” lish and philosophy department, DeMare Hall were added to cam- maintain a full time job, take care Dr. Janet Eber. pus, to accommodate the rapidly of his family and still be able to “We respond to student’s growing enrollment rate. Eber earn a degree. FENWICK’S PUZZLE interests and make those inter- remembers one year in particular “It was a nice small campus ests academically sound,” Eber where campus population grew and everybody was very friendly IT’S GOOD FOR YOU said. “Every time this college immensely due to the influx of and helpful,” Johnson said. “Now Each of the following clues leads to a phrase including the name of does something it tries to move Vietnam veterans returning home it’s about three times the size.” a fruit or vegetable. forward.” from combat. In the Fall 1982, 12,012 stu- 1) NYC 2) John Steinbeck wrote about these vengeful fruits. 3) The star of a vaudeville act. 4) This pair was made to be together. 5) Deep in trouble. 6) The laziest of the vegetables. 7) A red-haired comedian. 8) Let the secret out.

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4) Two Peas in a Pod a in Peas Two 4) 8) Spill the beans the Spill 8)

3) Top Banana Top 3) 7) Carrot Top Carrot 7)

2) The Grapes of Wrath of Grapes The 2) 6) Couch Potato Couch 6)

1) Big Apple Big 1) 5) In a pickle a In 5)

Courtesy of Chris Fenwick Practicum provides real world experience for music recording majors BY AMANDA ALLER “Practicum helps give the editing softwares. It also provides 10 for mixing, although students on? If there’s a distorted guitar, is Managing Editor student a better idea of what real students with some skills to help do a lot more time than that. I there a clean guitar? Thinking in life situations are like between prepare for Practicum and to want them to have professional, those terms will help perfect the Music recording majors at musicians and engineers and how work with the HD equipment in quality recordings that they can balance and texture of the mix.” County College of Morris all they collaborate to get their work the Music Technology Center. use as a reference in order to cre- In the beginning of the se- must take practicum, the last au- done,” said Ashley May, music “Classes like Hard Disc Re- ate a professional recording of mester, the class meets once a dio class in their program which recording major at CCM. cording and Audio Production their own.” week as a group, but after the first combines everything they have Students cannot record them- prepared me for Practicum by “[Practicum] provided me couple of weeks, Collins meets previously learned into producing selves for the assignment. Their teaching me how to use Pro Tools with an opportunity to get a hands with each student individually in a three song record. job is to be the engineer and pro- for both editing and recording,” on experience in a real studio en- 30 minute sessions. Located in the $8.5 million ducer, although they can perform said Emily Skinner, music pro- vironment,” said Kevin Guillorn, “I’m very much involved in Music Technology Center, this as an artist for another practicum duction major at CCM. “They music recording major at CCM. the process,” Collins said. “I’m class is essential to graduating as student. taught me how to listen closer to “The school offers a wide vari- pushing them hard, but at the a recording major and provides the individual with ample knowl- “It can get difficult being an music in preparation for creating ety of gear for us students to use same time I’m their biggest fan. edge in their field. artist in that mix,” said Tom Col- my own mixes, not to mention including everything from out- I’m also staying objective be- The goal of practicum is to lins, professor of music at CCM. keeping up with deadlines and board preamps, compressors and cause I want them to get the best find a reliable artist, who is al- “You wrote the song, which is making sure I stay on task with FX units, to a selection of micro- possible sound.” ready working and has a good why you need another set of songs I’m working on.” phones that many professional Collins said he wants his idea of the sound they want for ears.” “For the three song EP, the studios would envy.” students to be able to take the their music, and then create qual- Many students come in with artist submits what song they The grade of the final albums piece with them and use it ity recordings for the artist. They experience in Pro Tools, the in- want to do and records a rough brings together many aspects of professionally. also collaborate with the student dustry standard software for demo,” Collins said. “They’re recording. “It’s not just about doing film association and music busi- mixing music, because there are thinking about what artist they’re “I listen for the quality of a project or completing some- ness students who will come up a few prerequisites for the Practi- going to record first but they have the mix so I look at the levels,” thing, that’s the wrong mindset. with art for the album, along with cum class. One prerequisite is to fill 11 deadlines before they Collins said. “Is everything bal- It’s about the quality of the work an interview to further promote called Hard Disc Recording. It is even start the project. It’s a mini- anced? What are the frequencies? they do. It’s much bigger than a the artist. all about Pro Tools, among other mum of 10 hours for tracking and Are there contrasting things going project.” PAGE 8 THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION FEATURES OCTOBER 12, 2016 without any substitutes, losing 23-25, 25-15, 25-13, SPORTS: 25-15. After losing its second game 25-13, 25-14, 25- 22 to Bergen Community College Thursday, Sept. Fall season update 15, head coach Amy Berry expressed talent and po- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 tential in her team, but said that the lack of players “We could have won the first one, but it’s been a has held them back. tough time recruiting people this year.,” Berry said. “We could have won the first one, but it’s been a “They have the biggest hearts, and they also have a tough time recruiting people this year.,” Berry said. really great work ethic. Those are like the two quali- “They have the biggest hearts, and they also have a ties that you could just only pray for out of a team, really great work ethic. Those are like the two quali- and they have them both like ten-fold.” ties that you could just only pray for out of a team, Before its 25-18, 25-13, 25-10 loss to Mont- and they have them both like ten-fold.” gomery Community College Saturday, Sept. 24, the Before its 25-18, 25-13, 25-10 loss to Mont- team had acquired two more players to give itself gomery Community College Saturday, Sept. 24, the a roster of eight, and the team is still searching for team had acquired two more players to give itself players, according to Berry. a roster of eight, and the team is still searching for Berry said that her players cooperate well with players, according to Berry. each other. Berry said that her players cooperate well with PHOTO BY KEVIN GARCIA “They have a really great chemistry between each other. each other,” Berry said. “They all get along very “They have a really great chemistry between CUBA: well, and they work really hard together.” each other,” Berry said. “They all get along very After the team’s season opener, volleyball play- well, and they work really hard together.” er and exercise science major Sarah Lynch cited the After the team’s season opener, volleyball play- Lost City of Havana lack of players for the loss. er and exercise science major Sarah Lynch cited the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We were all pretty tired and worn out by the lack of players for the loss. As for cell phone service, you won’t find any for your U.S. phone end of it,” Lynch said. “So once we get more people “We were all pretty tired and worn out by the and if you want a wifi card you can expect to wait for hours online, and in, I feel like we could do a lot better.” end of it,” Lynch said. “So once we get more people $5 only gets you an hour of service in the few designated wifi spots. Lynch expressed some positive impressions of in, I feel like we could do a lot better.” Car rentals need to be booked months in advance as quantities are lim- her team, which she classified as rebuilding. Lynch expressed some positive impressions of ited, and transportation is unreliable at best as I found out stranded on “We seem to be really good,” Lynch said. “Ev- her team, which she classified as rebuilding. the side of Route 1 for hours when our taxi stopped to cool down its eryone on the team is basically new. We’re kind of “We seem to be really good,” Lynch said. “Ev- engine and pick up more tourists. But all of this is to be expected, and restarting the program, I guess. Like, the coaches are eryone on the team is basically new. We’re kind of will hopefully improve over time as the country adjusts to the increase all new, but we’re doing really well so far, and I feel restarting the program, I guess. Like, the coaches are in tourism, which from the United States alone rose 77% this last year. like we could do really well this season.” all new, but we’re doing really well so far, and I feel In his first presidential speech on Cuban soil, President Barack After men’s soccer dropped to 1-3 with a loss like we could do really well this season.” Obama said “Cuba, you should take ideas, steal ideas from wherever you see something working. There are some economic models that just to Rowan College at Gloucester County Saturday, Women’s soccer head coach Roger Stevens said don’t work and that’s not an ideological opinion on my part. That’s just Sept. 17, head coach Dan Moylan cited playing that his team’s season-opening shutouts indicated the objective reality.” teams of high grade as a cause of the record, and he quality in its defense. Over the years, the United States has tried many forceful tactics to expressed potential in his team. “The first three games were all shutouts which help Cubans overturn the Castro regime. However, restoring relations “The record is not where we want to be, but two was good,” Stevens said. “They should have been and attempting to seduce Cubans to want to fight for their own freedom of the losses are to the defending regional champs considering the teams we were playing, and that’s and entrepreneurship is a first. Obama looks to be hoping to use the and the runner-up so real high-quality teams, so I always a good indicator because that means that United States as something of a big brother leading Cubans away from think, as I told the kids after the game, there’s a lot we’re doing the things when we don’t have the ball the Castro regime on their own accord. of the season ahead of us,” Moylan said. “Most im- that we should do.” In my travels I had the opportunity to talk to many locals and portantly, we just need to find a break or two, and Stevens, who has coached the team for 24 sea- ask how they felt about the changes in their government, and about then we’ll get on a good streak. The kids have been sons, said that the lack of an athletic trainer has the opening of flights sure to bring American tourists. Though many working hard in practice, and as long as they keep brought about a hampering void. were careful not to say too much, due to laws preventing speaking doing that, I think we’ll be successful.” “It makes it difficult to do the day-to-day rehab badly about the government, those who spoke expressed excitement Moylan said that his team should improve after that we’d be getting from somebody working here,” and hope about the changes to come. One of the hosts I stayed with at a injured players return. Stevens said. “It’s harder for the players to recover Casa Particulares proudly exclaimed that we were his “first Americans. “We’ve had a lot of injuries early on,” Moylan as quickly in between games without, you know , First of many I hope.” said. “And we’re kind of starting to get guys healthy, like if you had a trainer here, you can do stem with This is the first time in decades Cubans have been allowed to own so I think as we get our full team healthy, we’re gon- them, you can ice them. A lot of this stuff they’ve their own business, or even hold currency, giving them more control na have a lot more success.” been doing on their own.” over a previously government-decided income. Most of the cab drivers I met were previously employed as everything from doctors to teach- Allen Maldonado, men’s soccer player and so- Stevens cited the decline of his team’s record ers, but quit their professions to work in the tourism industry—where ciology major, said that after losing to Rowan Col- partially to them playing better teams than they did I was told they make as much as five times what the government pays lege at Gloucester County, his team needs to focus in the beginning of the season, and said that they doctors. And though the government still does take heavy cuts out of on its future. need consistency. Cubans’ profit, tourism is allowing them opportunities they didn’t have “[The game] didn’t go our way,” Maldonado “Some of it is that we’re playing better teams before. said. “[We] hope for the best for the future, but for than we played in the beginning of the season,” Cuba is in for some big changes as they adjust to the increased now, we’ve just got to work on what’s important for Stevens said. “We won the games that we should tourism, changing government legislation, and an ended embargo. And next game.” have early on. Now, we’re starting to go up against I would encourage anyone up for a challenge to go see it first hand. Volleyball played its first game with only six the competition, but part of it is just playing consis- Because although experiencing the real Cuba isn’t all pina coladas players, the minimum amount of players on a court tently throughout 90 minutes, if it’s overtime, 110 and pristine beaches, witnessing the country now feels like watching a minutes if it’s overtime.” child takes its first steps. Stevens said that his team And it truly is everything that has been whispered about over the THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION also needs to work on seizing op- years, taking a walk down the malecon or a drive in a 1940’s Chevy portunities. convertible, dancing salsa in Casa de Musica—oh and drinking moji- The Student Newspaper of the County College of Morris “But the other issue is that tos, of course. 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