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Volume 27, Issue 6 March 29, 2010 Manchester Community College Free Lady Cougars Play Tough at 1st National Tournament

By SallyAnn Garvey Lumumba changes, Brookdale went on their Live Wire Assistant Editor 10-point run and never looked back. MCC turned the ball over too many times and Brookdale ex- The Lady Cougars jour- changed them for points while put- neyed far beyond their usual turf, ting together a solid 12 point lead. playing (and soundly beating) teams Callie Tambling (14 points) hit her in the Northeast and headed to Roch- first of two threes in the waning ester, Minn. They qualified for the minutes of the first half, followed National Junior College Athletic by Sagay and Murphy baskets, al- Association (NJCAA) Division III lowing MCC to limp into halftime National Championship Tourna- down by just seven points, 41-34. ment that ran from March 11-13. The Cougars picked The Lady Cougars have nev- away in the second half, but er made it to nationals before and this Brookdale kept the lead between year they did not disappoint, making eight and ten points, then pulled it to game four of the championship. away over the final six minutes. The Cougars’ head coach “In the second half, it Robert Turner Jr. said the women Photo by Rich Carpenter, Staff Photographer seemed like we just ran out of gas,” played exceptionally well dur- Turner said. “I give the other team ing the tournament, and were giv- Gov. M. Jodi Rell awards the MCC Lady Cougars with a NJCAA championship credit because they played hard. We en the Sportsmanship Award for plaque prior to their 1st national tournament. In back from left to right, Tyra could have played much tougher, but their performance during games. Brooks, Jazlynn Canino, Ericka Sagay, Kasiana Goodman, Kate Gazdzicki, Erika kind of got shocked a little bit early.” “The girls played much Murphy, Mikal Mitchell, Amanda Colon, Rebeca VanGuilder, Ellyn Little (face Despite the tournament harder, much tougher and we obscured) Samantha Cains. outcome, the Lady Cougars have shot well from the field,” he said. the memory of a good season and Before leaving for the tour- “We are routing for you, we are had 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Cougars. the support of their college to re- nament the Cougars were congratu- cheering you on,” she said in a brief speech. The Cougars roared back with a member. During the rally before lated by Gov. M. Jodi Rell after be- But a championship was not to be. convincing victory over Westchester (NJ) the tournament, students, staff and coming NJCAA Region 21 Division In the first game against Brook- Community College, also of New Jersey, on faculty were everywhere, even lean- 3 champions. The team was met with dale Community College of New Jersey, the the second day, they completed their tourna- ing over second floor railings to a standing ovation at a rally in the opponent took control of the game with a ment with a 77-66 victory over Anne Arundel catch a glimpse of the celebration. lobby of the Lowe building on March 10-0 run early in the first half to beat MCC Community College of Maryland in fourth At the rally sophomore 9 before they left for Minnesota. 89-70 in the first round of the National- Ju place game to end its 2009-2010 season. Amanda Colon spoke on behalf of Rell encouraged the Cou- nior College Athletic Association Division During the Brookdale game, MCC the team, and said that the team was gars and said no matter their rank III National Championship Tournament. jumped out to a 6-0 lead, but Brookdale thrilled by its victory and excited to at the tournament the experience Erika Murphy led Manchester (22-4) roared back with three consecutive three- head to the next round of competition. would certainly be life chang- with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Shenielle Dun- pointers and a layup to take an 11-8 advantage “We will make you proud,” ing to each member of the team. can-Clarke had 16 points while Ericka Sagay six minutes into the game. After a pair of lead she said, and they certainly did. Hypnotist Mesmerizes Manchester Community College Students

By SallyAnn Garvey Lumumba Live Wire Assistant Editor

Eight Manchester Com- munity College students got to take part in a unique extra-curricular activity: being hypnotized. There were lots of memorable moments, hula dancing, “Charlie’s Angels” moves and lots of fun. The MCC Student Senate has brought numer- ous unique programs to campus including a certified ghost-hunter earlier this year. The appearance of popular hypnotist Brad Clark was just another of these events. The show was in the SBM Charitable Auditorium on March 3. There were about 50 people in attendance, some of whom were brought onstage to be part of the show and others who were hypnotized right in the audi- ence. Clark said he came to MCC hoping to find students who were willing and open to being hypno- tized and he certainly found them.

See Hypnotist, pg 5 From left to right, Jamie Nunes, James Boyle, Nathan Mair, are hula dancing under the influence of the hypnotist. Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 2 Briefs What’s Going on at MCC...

Norwalk Community College Abduc- MCC Honor Society Members sculpture, video and performances. contact Steve Straight at 860-512- tion Reason to Pay Attention to Safety Win Awards at Annual Conven- Since 1999 he’s been developing the 2688. tion notion of trans-space - a general, un- On March 9 a Stamford man was ar- On March 12-14, Manchester Com- conventional theoretical base, in an at- rested by state police for who they say tempt to define the aesthetics of spatial posed as a cop and abducted a student at munity College’s chapter of the Phi MCC Library Book Sale Theta Kappa honor society attended transcendence. Radetzki’s exhibits are Norwalk Community College. The sus- well known throughout the world, in- pect allegedly lured the female student the annual Phi Theta Kappa New In celebration of National Library England Regional Convention held cluding Beijing, Taiwan, Moscow and to his SUV around 7 p.m. by asking for Week April 11-17, the MCC library at the Community College of South- Frankfurt. For more information on will be hosting a book sale on April directions and drove off campus. The ern Maine. They received several the artist please visit http://web.mac. 14 and April 15 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. woman was able to escape by jumping awards, including the Distinguished com/pashara.net/index.html. The library will also be giving away out of the moving vehicle. Chapter Officer Award for treasurer an “MCC Library More Than Books MCC Teacher and Author Steven Mikhail Markov and the Distin- Gift Basket.” All book sale proceeds In response to this incident, the MCC Torres Presents Latest Novel guished Chapter Award for the New go to the MCC Library Foundation Police Department is reminding every- England region. MCC triumphed Fund and are used to sponsor talks and one about some personal safety tips: Steven Torres, an English professor over chapters in the six other New at Manchester Community College, book signings as well as material for • Be aware of your surround- England states to win this honor. will be reading and signing “Blackout the library’s collection. For more in- ings. Pay attention to what in Precinct Puerto Rico” April 15 at formation contact Paula Cook at 860- you’re doing, where you are, 6 p.m. in the Library Fireside Com- 512-2877. and who’s around you. Community Discussion on Transit mons. The book is his latest novel in Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Needs to be Held at Manchester the Louis Gonzalo mystery series. The • Prepare yourself. Constantly Community College event is free and open to the general play the “what if” game to The MCC Drama Club, in collabora- public. Refreshments will be served. think about what you would do tion with the Culinary Arts depart- After being awarded a $77,000 For more information contact Paula in a particular threatening situ- ment, presents “Murder Mystery Din- research grant from the Federal Cook at 860-512-2877. ation. This will help prepare Transit Administration, Manches- ner Theatre,” an evening of fine dining you to respond instinctively ter Community College has de- and entertainment, April 27 at 7 p.m. when a threat is encountered. cided to hold a discussion open to The evening will feature French cui- the public regarding transportation A Taste of Poetry Comes to MCC sine and a Hollywood murder mystery. • Be careful when people stop planning issues. This event will Guests will assist world-renowned you for directions, assistance, take place March 30 at noon in the detective C. Chan in tracking down or money. Always reply from Cheney Dining Room, located on a cold-blooded killer on the set of a distance and never get too the second floor of the Lowe Build- Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate Lisa Monotone Pictures. A charismatic cast close to a car. ing. The focus of this discussion is Starr will give a poetry reading in the of suspicious characters, from starlets • Never get in a vehicle with a open for the public to decide. Par- Library Fireside Commons April 14 at to moguls, will keep you guessing as stranger and never provide a ticipation is encouraged and there is 7:30 p.m. She is the author of three you travel back in time to visit the ride to a stranger. no fee to attend. To register for this poetry books, including her most re- 1940s movie industry and gather clues • If you think you are being fol- event, please contact Rebecca M. cent collection of poems, “Mad With to figure out “whodunnit!” The cost is lowed, walk quickly to areas Townsend at 860-512-2685. Yellow,” which was published in Sep- $6 for MCC students and $12 for non- where there are people and tember 2008. Starr is also the founder students. To make reservations call lights. If a car appears to be and director of the Block Island Poetry 860-512-3648, or visit the cashier’s following you, turn and walk Project, a celebration of the arts and office in the Lowe Building. For more in the opposite direction or Recently Opened Art Exhibit at humanity. The event is free and open information about the show contact walk on the other side of the MCC to Continue Through April to the public. For more information, Kaarina Finegan at 860-512-2664. 28 street. Correction: In the Feb. 22, 2010, issue of the Live Wire the names of the members of the Alumni and Faculty and Staff basketball teams, who played against each other in a charity If you have any questions or concerns The Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery is basketball game Feb. 13, 2010, were incorrect. Below are the corrections. about safety at MCC or in general, con- showcasing the work of Belarus na- tact Susan Gibbens, director of public tive and New York City artist Pasha safety, at 860-512-3682. Radetzki. 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Main Number Editor Assistant Editor 860-512-3290 860-512-3289 860-512-3288 News Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 3 MCC Alum Matthew Dicks Proves Hardships Can Lead to Success

By Janet Cyr Special to the Live Wire

Matthew Dicks got his wish. “I always wanted to be a teacher and a writer,” Dicks said with a smile. Today, to the delight of his stu- dents, Dicks teaches fifth grade at Hen- ry A. Wolcott School in West Hartford. He is well known for educating his students to memorize lines of Shake- speare for spring performances. In 2005, he was awarded West Hartford’s Teacher of the Year and was finalist for Connecticut’s Teacher of the Year. Last November, fans of all ages gathered at West Hartford’s Barnes & Noble book store where Dicks hosted a book-signing event for his first novel “Something Missing.” Barnes & Noble associate Lauren Demers said the store received “Something Missing” three months ago. Soon after displaying [the book], the store became swamped with stu- dent after student saying, “Oh my God. West Hartford teacher Matthew Dicks is working on his third novel. That’s my teacher!” Demers said. Photo courtesy of Janet Cyr “Something Missing” is about Martin Railsback, a socially awkward, The gunman pulled jockey company, Jam Packed DJ’s, still keeps a detailed escape plan in his obsessive- compulsive thief from West the trigger three times— which performs for weddings through- house in the event of a crime, which Hartford. Martin steals things from the gun wasn’t loaded. out the year. He lives in Newington was updated when Clara was born. Hartford area residents that they won’t Suffering from post-trau- with his wife, Elysha, their ten-month In July, Dicks’ second novel “Un- notice missing like salad dressing, matic stress syndrome after the bur- old daughter, Clara, and their pets. expectedly Milo” hits the book shelves. bread, a few sticks of butter— and the glary, Dicks visited a therapist for Transfer SpringNot surprisingly, 10 4.875x7.5_Layout Dicks 1 lives 3/13/10 7:20 PM PageCurrently, 1 Dicks is writing his occasional diamond. The New York many years. Today, he’s cured—no everyday like it could be his last. He third novel. Times called Martin an “endearing and more nightmares or the clicking oddball hero,” in its review of the book. sound of the gun firing in his head. The idea for the novel oc- Traumatized by the third near-death curred in 2004, Dicks said, while encounter, Dicks relocated to Con- he was having dinner with Wolcott necticut where he worked at at a School colleague Justine Wolge- bank for a short time before enrolling muth. During dinner, Wolegmuth at Manchester Community College. said one of her earrings was missing. At Manchester Commu- Dicks replied, “Maybe some- nity College Dicks excelled. He one stole one earring and left the other joined the Student Advisory Com- so they would not be noticed.” Hence, mittee where he met regularly with Martin the master thief was born. then President Jonathan M. Daube. But the road to success wasn’t “I have gone to three easy for the now 38-year-old Dicks, other colleges since MCC and still who grew up in what he calls a dys- consider it to be the best institu- functional family in Blackstone, Mass. tion I have attended,” said Dicks. Back then, his less-than-perfect child- While at MCC he also had hood was the driving force that sparked the opportunity to accompany for- Invest in your future his love for education. Because of his mer Dean of Student Affairs, Alfred unfortunate home situation, Dicks lived Carter, on a leadership retreat in at UMass Lowell. for school—he couldn’t get enough. Washington D.C. By the time Dicks “Since there were no chil- graduated in 1996, he had been pres- dren’s books around the house, I ident of Phi Theta Kappa honor so- Transfer to UMass Lowell to take advantage would read everything and any- ciety for two years, elected treasurer thing,” Dicks said. “Including of the student council and wrote for of all it has to offer. Shakespeare and encyclopedias.” the student newspaper, the LiveWire. Get an affordable, high-caliber education. Unlike most kids at an In “Something Miss- • Nationally accredited programs early age, Dicks developed a fond- ing,” Dicks acknowledges two • New funding for transfer scholarships ness for Shakespeare. He loved MCC professors who inspired him education so much when he came along the way, Patrick Sullivan • Valuable connections through small classes and home from school he taught his and Jackie Dailey, who convinced learning communities siblings—much to their dismay. him that he had something to say. Get a great return on your investment. During his lifetime, Dicks A few years ago, Dicks • Real-world experience for undergraduate students has cheated death three times. “Sor- spoke at MCC’s convocation • A wide variety of accelerated bachelor’s to master’s programs ry, no white light,” he joked. about Carter, Dailey, and Sullivan. At age 10, Dicks survived After graduating MCC, • The highest mid-career salaries among graduates of public an almost-deadly bee sting. “The Dicks continued his education at universities in the Northeast* next time I almost died, I was 17,” Trinity College in Hartford earning Learn more about the value of a UMass Lowell education at Dicks said describing how he sur- a bachelor’s degree in English in www.uml.edu/value. vived a head-on automobile ac- 1999. In addition to classes at Trin- cident two days before Christmas. ity, he attended teaching classes at Office of Transfer Admissions Again, at 22, Dicks narrowly Saint Joseph College in West Hart- 883 Broadway, Suite 110 escaped death for the third time when ford where he earned his teaching Lowell, MA 01854 the McDonald’s he was managing in 978-934-3931 certificate. Since then, Dicks has www.uml.edu/transfer Brockton, Mass. was held up at gun- graduated from American Intercon- point by three violent criminals. As tinental University with a master’s *December 2009 survey by Payscale.com Dicks’ coworkers lay on the floor, degree in Educational Technology. one robber held a gun to Dicks’ head Along with teaching and and demanded that he open the safe. writing, Dicks co-owns a disc Live Wire , March 29, 2010, page 4 News Meet A Professor: Deborah Simmons: Music One great thing about teaching By Sara M. Berry at MCC is when former students who still Live Wire Editor remember a particular piece of music or something that they learned in the class ap- proach me. You’ve given them something that they haven’t forgotten. Graduation is Where are you from? the best part; you can see how students have grown and you know of their struggles to Greensboro, North Carolina. get there.

What was it like there? What’s the biggest challenge?

I was the youngest of four Remaining open and continuing to children. We lived near woods and we learn. Helping create a really good program spent a lot of time outside. It was dif- and making it accessible and open to every- ferent then, we could go out all day and one who wants to be part of it. my parents knew we would be okay. It What accomplishment are you most was towards the end of segregation in proud of? the South, but my mother and father tried to keep us from experiencing it. Where the music program here has gone. There are more students than ever be- Where did you go to school? What fore and it’s always growing. did you study? What do you do in your free time? I attended Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina for I spend a lot of time with friends. my bachelor’s in instrumental music. It I like painting and visual arts, riding my was a historically black college. There motorcycle, going to the gym, going to was a time in history when black stu- concerts and performances, visiting new dents couldn’t go to white schools. places. I perform in a band, and I used to The faculty was very diverse. direct a church choir. I just spent three years The student body became more inte- researching, writing and illustrating a chil- grated as I was leaving. I went to grad- dren’s book on diabetes. I like the idea of Photo courtesy of Deborah Simmons uate school at Teachers College Co- using the arts as a teaching tool for other lumbia University in New York, where subjects. I received my master’s in music thera- py with a background in special educa- What are your favorite music/movies/ tion. For five years I worked as a mu- books? sic therapist with geriatric and young adult psychiatric patients. I continued I’ve been reading “The Brethren: my education at Columbia, receiving a Inside the Supreme Court,” by Bob Wood- master’s of education in music and a ward and Scott Armstrong. I read a lot to If you have a Professor doctorate of education in music educa- reinforce what I’m teaching. Right now tion, adult learning and guitar instruc- I’m reading about the opera Aida, which tion. the concert choir is performing parts of in that you want to know this semester’s class. I listen to all sorts of What brought you to Connecticut? music, from classical to contemporary. I’ve been listening to a lot of clarinet perfor- more about write to us A teaching job. My graduate mances, and I listen to things that help me school advisor told me that Columbia prepare for what I have to play. would not give me a doctorate unless at [email protected] I had classroom teaching experience. Any pets?

How did you end up at MCC? Three cats, all of which were ad- ment.edu, or visit our opted. One was born under my bandmate’s I had just received my doctor- garage; the others came from the Humane ate. I had also developed asthma in the Society. One of them, Cagney, is 18 years Facebook page at www. school that I was teaching at in Hart- old. The others are named Sammy and Boo. ford. And, I felt it was time to move on. I had been told of a music position If you won a million dollars, what would facebook.com/pages/ here at MCC. I applied for it and start- you do with it? ed teaching in 1995. Before or after taxes? Manchester-CT/The- Why did you decide to teach? After. Well, my mom and aunts Livewire/341206773837 were teachers, and my godparents In 1 lump sum, or over time? were college professors. My mom taught night English classes at the Lump sum. local college. I was 5 years of age. She would often take me with her to Pay off my student loans and mortgage, put the college during the day to prepare an addition on my house, travel, and help for her class. I would amuse myself out my family and friends. by drawing farm scenes on the bul- letin board of an empty classroom. Meet A Professor was created to help And, there were not a lot of Manchester Community College stu- other career opportunities for black dents better know their faculty. If you women growing up in the South. I have comments or questions regarding knew I was going to teach, but I wasn’t this interview or would like to submit a sure if it was going to be music or vi- question to be answered in a future in- sual arts. terview send an email to the Live Wire, What do you like best about it? [email protected]. News Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 5

What’s a Grit? MCC I have Students Find Out During become part The Big Read’s Southern of the solution. Luncheon By Andrew Zebrowski From a book Twain wrote about his What will Special to the Live Wire travels, A Tramp Around, Scappat- icci discussed Twain’s many likes UBecome? and dislikes when it came to food. Manchester Community Col- He liked baked apples with cream, lege hosted “Tom Sawyer and Foods fried oysters, stewed oysters, frogs, of the South” earlier this month in the hot biscuits and other southern-style Cheney Dining Room. The free lun- foods. The only thing that he disliked cheon was part of the college’s par- on his travels was the coffee in Europe. ticipation in The Big Read, a national MCC’s luncheon, which was initiative focusing this year on Mark catered by students in the Culi- Twain’s classic novel “Tom Sawyer.” nary Arts program, featured pan Paula Cook, a reference and in- fried catfish, grits soufflé, mustard structional librarian at MCC, orga- greens, cornbread and chess pie. nized the event, which 42 students Andrew King, president of the Stu- and teachers attended, she said. The dent Senate, said he enjoyed the event. Big Read is sponsored by the Na- “I went to the luncheon be- tional Endowment for the Arts to sup- cause I like to read and discuss lit- port reading across the country. Since erature,” he said. “I read the books its national launch in 2007, schools, when I was younger and enjoyed groups and individuals have got- them. I thought the speech was ten together to celebrate and discuss funny and enjoyed the luncheon classic books by different writers. and the food was really good.” UB’s Criminal Justice and Jason Scappaticci, who is a Stu- Robert Kagan, a professor and dent Retention Specialist at MCC and chairman of the Communications and Human Security Bachelor’s Degree also works as a tour guide at the Mark Humanities department at MCC, said Twain House in Hartford part time, he “likes the idea of the Big Read. I With a Bachelor of Arts degree in gave a presentation on Twain dur- thought the food was excellent and I ing the luncheon. It was very funny. liked the southern flavors.” Criminal Justice and Human Security from the University of Bridgeport you can pursue a career in criminal justice and develop expertise in the international Continued from Hypnotist, pg 1 will get a new response depending on the people on stage,” Clark said. Ev- After figuring out who was ery show he has done has been unique. dimensions of public safety. susceptible to hypnotism, Clark gave The show was certainly each student a unique suggestion something participants won’t forget- UB’s program prepares you for a career that they then acted out when they and that their friends who witnessed heard a signal. One student temporar- their transformation won’t soon let in criminal justice, crime prevention, ily lost all memory of her first name, many of them live down. For more another forgot the number three, information on Clark, check out his and law enforcement. is comprehen- and when combined they made for website: www.hypnotistunleashed. a hilarious show for the audience. com. sive program denes the emergence and “I can do the same skit but implications of human and homeland security, and explores the implications of these concerns on both domestic and international levels. Become part of the solution, call 1.800.EXCEL.UB or visit bridegport.edu and discover how UB can help you maximize your transfer credits.

Brad Clark (standing) places students left to right, Monika Skubisz, BRIDGEPORT • S T A M F O R D • W A T E R B U R Y Nicholas Higgins,and Rachel Lima into a trance-like state.

UBRIRE390_Crm_Jus.3.17.indd 1 3/17/10 1:26 PM Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 6 Editorials “Major” Decisions Never Come Easy

don’t know what you want to do? Or, God for- and have them actually count for something. bid, you’ve picked a major, but you don’t After I gave up the idea of going to pharma- like it as much as you thought you would? cy school, I sat down with the MCC course catalog I was one of those students who knew and took whatever classes had an interesting-sound- as a high school freshman what she wanted to ing description. I dabbled in areas like literature, do with her life: I was going to teach history. Or, psychology, criminal justice, business, and music. so I thought. When I started looking into col- Eventually, I found myself drawn into an Intro. to leges, I only looked into those that had the one Human Services class and that is what helped me major I thought I wanted. I applied to one school make a decision. I would get my associate’s degree and got accepted, and took all the classes that in Human Services and transfer to a four-year school would fulfill the requirements for my major. for a bachelor’s in Social Work and Psychology. But halfway though my junior year, I realized When I graduate in May, I will have been I no longer wanted to do what I thought I did! at MCC for six years. While most of my high school That was the easy part. The hard part classmates have long since been done with college came next: figuring out what I reallydid want to do. and gotten into their careers, I’ve just finally -fig As I went through the motions of fin- ured out what mine would be. But spending six ishing my bachelor’s degree in history, I tried to years here has been worth it. When I do finally figure that out. I had decided at some point that start my career, I will be doing something I enjoy. since I had four years of pharmacy experience, Many people have asked me why I keep and pharmacy is a growing field that pays well, going to school, why I don’t just go to work. My an- I would go to pharmacy school. But I had been a swer: Because I don’t want to be doing something I Photo by Rich Carpenter, history major. I took one math class and one sci- hate for the rest of my working life. I’ve now spent 10 By Sara M. Berry Staff Photographer ence class in my entire four years of college. Going years working retail, and while it has its good points right into a pharmacy program was not an option. and I’ve learned a lot, I realize and appreciate the Live Wire Editor So, I came to MCC, planning on tak- fact that it’s not what I want to do for years to come. One of the biggest challeng- ing the prerequisites for pharmacy school. Un- I have also realized that at 16 years old, most es of going to college isn’t the home- fortunately, my right-brained history major/ of us don’t really know what we want to do years work or going to class; it’s picking a major. writer self did not do well with things like cal- down the road. Many of my classmates who decided From the time we are small children, we culus, chemistry, or anatomy. There was no early what they were going to school for and got jobs are asked what we want to do when we grow up. way I would be able to survive six years of in that field are no longer happy with their choice. When we are in high school, our guidance coun- math and science. So I was back at square one. So, my advice to anyone that doesn’t selors want us to decide what we want to do be- That is when I discov- know what they want to do, or who isn’t sure that fore we even apply to colleges. College applica- ered the beauty of community college. they are happy with the major they chose is to ex- tions ask what your major is going to be. When You can take classes in essentially plore. You are lucky enough to be at a place where you get to college, you meet with an advisor in anything you want, for much less money than there are all sorts of offerings, and you should the field of study that you wrote down on your ap- at a four-year school, and actually have a de- take advantage of them. You might find a new plication, and they help you choose classes that gree in the end! Community college has ma- hobby, or even a career that you never thought of. will help you meet the requirements of that major. jors like General Studies or Liberal Arts, where Enjoy the freedom that community college But what if, like so many people, you you can explore all kinds of different subjects has to offer. Health Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 7 Avoid the Sun and Practice Health- Safe Our Degrees in Health Sciences Tanning Make Everyone Feel Better. By Sara M. Berry ning more than once in 24 hours. If you Live Wire Editor do go tanning indoors, be sure to wear sunscreen when you go out in the sun, UBelong because you can still burn. It is impor- Spring is coming, and bath- tant to realize that while indoor tanning Here. ing suits are out in stores, which means in a tanning bed is slightly safer than ly- that soon many of us pale people will ing in the sun for hours on end, it still be searching for a tan. We all know that provides UV rays that can be harmful. excessive sun exposure can lead to skin The safest way to get a tan is to cancer, so how use sunless tan- are we supposed ning products like to get that sum- lotions, sprays mer look without and creams. 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Every student goes through this same exact thing when starting college. In high school, we get so accustomed to see- ing our friends every day at lunchtime and in study hall that we get to college, we all feel like a one man wolf pack. However, there are several ways to make friends on campus. The first is to find someone with a common interest. This could be by joining a club, through class discussion, or even seeing someone in the hallway wearing a t-shirt of a band that you like. All you have to do is say to them “Hey, nice shirt!” and it could lead to a conversation and the next person that you go to a concert with for that very band. Don’t be afraid to approach people. Everyone is in the same boat that you are and I guarantee that they are all looking for friends as well. Another idea is to have a friend from high school that also goes to MCC introduce you to a friend that they have already made. That way, the three of you can be friends and hang out at MCC and outside of school as well. You can also strike up a conversa- tion with someone that a professor may pair you up with for a group project. Many students have made friends that way. The longer you are at MCC, the more friends you will end up making. You don’t have to befriend everyone, but the best thing you can do is make genuine friends. Take what you know now and use it to your advantage.

Dear Phoebe, My girlfriend and I just can’t agree on mu- sic in the car. I want to listen to one radio station, yet she wants to listen to another! How do we compromise?

It appears as though you and your girlfriend don’t have the same tastes in mu- sic. The radio is definitely not your best bet here. It is certainly a good idea to compro- mise rather than listening to just one per- son’s favorite radio station for the entire ride. What you could do is burn a CD with music that the both of you like. It would be much more enjoyable to listen to a CD full of music that you can both agree on rather Courtesy of Google Images than playing tug of war with the radio dial. By SallyAnn Garvey Lumumba and far between. The big-name cast managed for Another option is to hook up your Live Wire Asstistant Editor mp3 player to the car and surprise each other the most part to avoid anything they had attempt- with song selections that you can both en- In Tim Burton’s re-imagining of Al- ed before. Instead of hurting the film by being too joy. You could even surprise her with a new ice in Wonderland, we meet a 19-year-old Al- well-known to fit into character, the lead actors song that she has never heard before that ice Liddel who finds social constraints tedious. came across all the more entertaining to those who she could end up loving. Here’s a fun idea: The very Jane Eyre-esque opening scene sets have seen them a few times before. Thankfully you could make up your own radio station a witty lighthearted tone, while re-enforcing though, Burton cast the unknown Mia Wasikows- in the car. Pretend to be a radio DJ in be- the uniqueness of Alice. The film is faithful ka as Alice, and her anonymity was an asset. tween songs, letting the listener (your girl- enough to Lewis Carroll’s original that most Her performance remained at the forefront even friend) know what song is coming up next. fans of the books “Alice in Wonderland” and when surrounded by her renowned cast mates. However, you both should be open to “Through the Looking Glass” will find much on Alice’s ensemble cast included Alan new music. There could be those times where the screen to be as they have always imagined. Rickman (Harry Potter’s Serverus Snape) as the you feel generous and want to let her listen to Fans of Burton’s directing will find Caterpillar and, my favorite, Stephen Fry as the her favorite songs, and who knows, she may do the sly jokes and levity just to their liking. The Cheshire Cat, who made the film all the more the same thing for you. Keep in mind however, film is exceptional in IMAX 3-D, and certainly memorable. Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham that there are times where you may just want adds something new to Burton’s repertoire. His Carter, as the Mad Hatter and Red Queen re- to chat in the car and turn the music off. That’s talent lies in the details that make Alice seem spectively, brought their usual crazed bravado okay too. Don’t forget, when on scenic trips, like his own creation. The film manages to- ap to the film, and their performances overshot my you can check out the view and you won’t peal to little ones and grown-ups alike. I headed expectations. Depp has a sizable role in the film even be focusing on what music you are listen- to New York City to Lincoln Square to the big- as companion and protector of Alice. Crispin ing to. Music is great to listen to in the car, but gest theater that I have ever encountered; every Glover has become so adept at portraying creepy it shouldn’t lead to arguments. show was sold out except the 10:40 p.m., which thin guys (Charlie’s Angels, and perhaps as The gave me a chance to explore New York with no Riddler in the next Batman film) he barely need- talking caterpillars or Mad Hatters to be found. ed a costume to portray the Knave of Hearts. To ask Phoebe a question, send an e-mail The film was spectacular on the giant screen and If you happen to see a white rabbit head- at [email protected]. proved that Carroll’s tale is as timeless as ever. ing toward your local theater, don’t hesitate to The film’s few rough patches were few follow him down the rabbit hole. Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 10 Rising from the Ashes: an Industry in Flux Six members of the Live Wire staff traveled to Phoenix, Feb. 24 through Feb. 28 to attend the Associated Collegiate Press National College Journalism Convention. Staff members went to three days of workshops and speakers addressing a range of journalism topics from the basics of a story to the influence of new technology on the changing journalism industry.

Photo by Rich Carpenter The landscape of Arizona is flat and arid compared to Connecticut in February.

in-depth analysis of the stories Susan Garvey visitors. Over 50,000 homes are that people first hear about from Live Wire Staff Writer currently in foreclosure and two CNN or from a message on their When The Live Wire staff thirds of the state parks will soon cell phone. Their daily edition hit Phoenix last month to attend the be closed for financial reasons. th now resembles what once was 26 Annual Associated Collegiate Rob Curley who is the considered a Sunday format Press National Journalism Con- editor of the new media divi- and caters to people like me vention, it was obvious to every- sion at the Las Vegas Sun, began who love to savor all the details one that we were from out of town. his keynote speech by asking on the traditional printed page. One man who saw us dressed in tee the audience to raise their hands Other sessions of the shirts and flip flops shook his head; if they had already heard about conference included investiga- he remarked that in Phoenix ev- the earthquake that had devas- tive reporters such as John Dick- eryone reached for a jacket as soon tated Chile a few hours earlier. erson who had done an expose as the temperature hit 72 degrees. Most of the audience had heard on the Arizona’s lack of control Downtown was noticeably via alerts to their cell phones or over doctors who are substance The delegation from MCC included, left to right, Sara deserted except for those of us attend- other electronic media sources abusers for the Phoenix News M. Berry, Susan Garvey, SallyAnn Garvey Lumumba, ing conventions and in fact, Arizona while attending the convention. Times and The Arizona Repub- State University’s Walter Cronkite Curley stressed that in or- lic’s Robert Angleri who did an Rich Carpenter, Dan Dobbyn, Alex Obert. School of Journalism was sponsor- der to survive, print media sources expose on the danger of death by ing a total of four conventions that such as the Sun had to realize that heart attack for people who are weekend. We soon found out that the days when the early morning stun gunned. These enterprising Arizona is one of the states, along edition broke a new story are long reporters gave those of us con- with Michigan and Florida, hardest gone. Instead of trying to compete sidering a career in journalism hit by economic hard times so Phoe- with the headline news sources, By Sara M. Berry the strategy for survival in a time make those changes work for us. nix was glad to receive out of state the Sun has survived by doing Live Wire Editor of media change. I got a chance to meet A Phoenix is a mythi- many different people, from cal symbol for change. A four many different places. I discov- day journalism conference in the ered that college newspapers city of the same name provided come in all shapes and sizes, The Live Wire staff with plenty much like colleges themselves. of opportunity for change, the There were daily papers, week- change that comes from learning. ly papers, and monthly papers. I learned a lot in Phoe- There were papers represented nix, both about journalism and with staffs of over 30 people, otherwise. Of course, I went to and there were staffs of nine, like the workshops and got lots of mine. I talked to many editors, ideas for paper and how to im- some with the same concerns and prove my stories. But I also gripes as mine, some with dras- learned a lot through meeting new tically different situations than people and seeing new places. mine, but all with ideas to share. I spent more time with While in Phoenix, some my staff members in the four of us took a trip to the nearby days that we were away than I Heard Museum of Native Amer- ever have in the past. By spend- ican History. At the museum, I ing more time together, we got to got to see representations of nu- know each other better and know- merous Native American tribes. ing each other better has helped I was intrigued by many of the us become a more unified team, exhibits there, including the in- working toward one shared goal. tricacy of the woven and beaded While we were at the con- articles, and the wall of cer- vention, I had a chance to see our emonial dolls. It was interesting paper in a different light, through to see not only the differences the eyes of a critic. I saw lots of between New England and the things that we do right, and I saw southwest, but also the differ- lots of things that we can improve ences between present day and Photo by Rich Carpenter on. When we came back, I began the past. Illustrating again how Downtown Phoenix features buses and a light rail train system, as seen from the convention hotel to come up with practical ways to change is inevitable. on the right. Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 11 Rising from the Ashes: an Industry in Flux Six members of the Live Wire staff traveled to

By Dan Dobbyn Phoenix, Feb. 24 through Feb. 28 to attend the Live Wire Sports Writer Associated Collegiate Press National College Phoenix is a different place. Desert cacti and palm trees replace the green grass and oak trees we are accustomed to in the Journalism Convention. Staff members went to Northeast. The locals put on coats in 60-de- gree weather because it’s colder than what three days of workshops and speakers addressing they’re used to, and there’s a more apparent influence of the Native-American history. a range of journalism topics from the basics of a It is an almost drastic change in scenery. Just as the change in scenery, we find change in media today. The printed story to the influence of new technology on the press is learning to complement the Inter- net instead of compete with it. Webmasters changing journalism industry. are being taught how to stream live news to the net with a laptop webcam and a 3G card. Journalists are learning to profile people and make it relevant to the reader. The shrinking newsrooms of the coun- try are learning to become more efficient. I’ve learned that adaption and cre- ativity are always a necessity in writing and Photo by Rich Carpenter delivering effective news. You must be able Stephen Benson, winner of the 1993 Pulitzer to give a concise message with an objective Prize, is an editorial cartoonist for The Arizona point, and always be willing to view the Republic. Benson spoke on effective and ineffec- news from outside the box. tive uses of media and humor.

By Alex Obert and inspired me to want include blogging, pod- article. The conven- Live Wire Staff Writer to become a better writ- casts, and even put- tion motivated me to er. One of the most memo- ting together video keep doing what I love I must say, I had rable moments was when a packages. I was glad to do. People feel as a great opinion of jour- copy of The Live Wire was to see that there are though the Internet is nalism before the con- submitted for a critique. I many other campus taking over everything vention and now I have learned a lot there about newspapers displayed including television, an even greater opinion what we could do to make at the convention be- radio, and of course, of journalism afterward. an even better paper. I also cause a campus news- newspapers. To me, it I learned that learned that we have a paper is a tremendous feels much more genu- The delegation from MCC included, left to right, Sara there is a lot of time and great looking paper as it is, way to get your voice ine to read an article in M. Berry, Susan Garvey, SallyAnn Garvey Lumumba, hard work that goes into with even greater content. out there to fellow the newspaper rather Rich Carpenter, Dan Dobbyn, Alex Obert. putting a newspaper to- Throughout the students and faculty. than on the internet. gether, whether it be a lo- seminars, I learned about I joined The The campus newspaper cal paper or a campus pa- various ways to inform Live Wire because I industry is still going per such as The Live Wire. students of the paper as love to write and I love strong to this day and I Every single speaker that I well as events happening to get my thoughts out am honored to be a part listened to had a great mind on campus. Those ways there in the form of an of it. make those changes work for us. I got a chance to meet many different people, from many different places. I discov- ered that college newspapers come in all shapes and sizes, much like colleges themselves. There were daily papers, week- ly papers, and monthly papers. There were papers represented with staffs of over 30 people, and there were staffs of nine, like mine. I talked to many editors, some with the same concerns and gripes as mine, some with dras- tically different situations than mine, but all with ideas to share. While in Phoenix, some of us took a trip to the nearby Heard Museum of Native Amer- ican History. At the museum, I got to see representations of nu- merous Native American tribes. I was intrigued by many of the exhibits there, including the in- tricacy of the woven and beaded articles, and the wall of cer- emonial dolls. It was interesting to see not only the differences between New England and the southwest, but also the differ- ences between present day and Photo by Rich Carpenter the past. Illustrating again how A Volkswagen bus stopped along the side of the road with the Arizona landscape in the back. change is inevitable. Live Wire , March 29, 2010, page 12 Arts and Entertainment

By Rich Carpenter stage, the buzzing increased. that although the landscape More from Live Wire Staff Photographer “This speech should is changing, and readership Hope and inspira- be called I don’t know,” Rob for hardcopy is in decline, tion. Both of these drove us, Curley, editor of the new-me- the Las Vegas Sun is aggres- the staff of The Live Wire, dia division of the Las Vegas sively charging towards the to the grand ballroom of the Sun, said. This tidbit of infor- solidification of old school our Trip to Wyndham Phoenix hotel. mation really set the tone of “art” and delivery. The The room was packed full. the weekend. Here was a long mixing of good storytelling The crowd around us, made time veteran of multiple news with the means to broad- up of young student journal- industries giving his version cast the story to the largest ists from across the country, of the cold hard truth. Cur- audience possible today Arizona! was indeed something to ley was alluding to the rest and into tomorrow is key. see. They buzzed with ex- of his speech, regarding the It has been said citement about the upcom- vast insecurity threatening so that story trumps tech, yet jumped to Twitter and Face- By SallyAnn Garvey Lumumba ing speaker, who promised many journalists today. His the case he presents is that book to “save” them, throw- Live Wire Assistant Editor to reveal the “secret” for tone rang true and was bal- of a cooperative union. ing content haphazardly on- newspapers to stay relevant. anced by so many of the other Only through a constant and It’s hard to deny that line and hoping it would help. But their buzz was tempered fine instructors throughout dynamically evolving news journalism is changing; the ar- Journalism isn’t a by something else: a pal- our days at the National Col- system will we survive as chetype of print media has been popularity contest, and mak- pable fear for their future. lege Journalism Convention. communicators. This was losing strength for years. The As- ing an app or a blog or fol- It is in fact our fu- As the lectures the “secret” advertised in sociated Collegiate Press confer- lowing the next online trend ture as well, since as we all passed, I was lucky enough the title of Curley’s speech. ence was filled with equal - por isn’t going to lessen the plight strive to be effective com- to attend many. One of the The expectant masses teem- tions of pessimism and optimism. of the newspaper industry. municators and journalists, most compelling was Video ing with nervous excitement After lectures and The fundamentals of journal- our window of opportunity and multimedia storytelling swallowed every word, and seminars, I came to the conclu- ism are sound; we just need to is closing. Perhaps closing facets by Michael Roberts, hung on every syllable. sion that in the end the fate of realize things have changed. is the wrong word, though the Deputy Managing edi- Our trip to Phoe- journalism is up to the reader. If you pick up a it aptly describes the situ- tor of The Arizona Republic. nix has brought new life to If people decide they don’t newspaper like The Hartford ation in some metropolitan The focus on tools was high, the entire staff and should want newspapers they will be Courant and look at the front news agencies. Evolution, but Collins said it the best, be called a great success. gone; it’s just one of the tenets page, most likely you’ve al- this fits more comfortably. “Don’t become a slave to Though filled with new in- of society: supply and demand. ready heard about the top sto- It is this evolution in the your tools.” In essence we all spiration, it is but one of the Working on The Live ries from a teacher, on TV, or field that brings with it a desire the latest and greatest, tools needed to sustain us Wire isn’t the same in 2010 online. Newspapers are less high level of uncertainty. while learning exactly what for the coming road ahead. as it was when the paper was likely to be the first to report Uncertainty rules the day every button, every toolbar While constantly evolving first published on October 6, a story but we can still find on our constantly evolv- does. Falling prey to this trap and reinventing itself, the 1975. We’ve modernized and our place by being the best. ing, ever-changing land- is what causes us as commu- journalistic world is in a changed, and so have other col- Instead of obsessing scape. One could argue that nicators to become static, and state of flux as never before. lege and professional papers. that this “age of technology” though the tools themselves static in this day and age is tan- Difficult times lie ahead. The Live Wire and the print will choke us out, journalists change, the story; rather the tamount to a death sentence. However, armed with in- industry are going to have to instead need to hone our craft, “art” of telling the story is Curley’s response spiration, new skills, and continue to change and adapt. with fresh designs and some what counts. Yet one thing to the above issue of com- no small amount of hope, But, the essence of journalism modern components. There’s is certain, the days of be- placency was to vehemently gleaned from the conven- shouldn’t make a radical switch. nothing wrong with a face- ing comfortably static, or declare that “[We’re] do- tion, we shall continue to Newspapers aren’t the book page (by the way The even complacent are gone. ing a lot of things but sitting adapt and thrive as this new most forward thinking of all Live Wire has one now) or As Saturday’s on our keister is not one of and uncertain world be- media; we haven’t changed too web content, we just need to keynote speaker took the them”. He went on to say comes ours. much since our early days. But realize that first and foremost being in Phoenix, I became only it’s the print that matters. more certain that the print me- So sure, the industry dia’s “old-timer” status isn’t a is changing and newspapers drawback but something to be have been around the block A embraced. At the conference I a few times. 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By Alex Obert less cover bands already out there. The “End of Days” and “Feel the Burn.” on “Wanderlust” and the incredible vo- Live Wire Staff Writer members decided that they would create In 2002, the band signed with cals from Myles Kennedy of Alter Bridge their own characters to use on stage with Megaforce Records and released its sec- on the first track, “Nameless Faceless.” Chris Jericho had two a story to help explain who they are. ond album, “Happenstance.” For this In January of this year, Fozzy major dreams in life. The first was The story that was explained to Fozzy album, the songs were an even mix be- released “Chasing the Grail,” through to become a professional wres- fanatics was that they spent the last 20 tween covers from bands such as Black the independent record label known as tler. Anyone who has watched years in Japan being huge rock stars and Sabbath and Judas Priest and original Riot Entertainment. This album fea- World Wrestling Entertainment, when they came back to America, they recordings. It was throughout the next tures Jericho on vocals, Ward on gui- better known as the WWE, over discovered that numerous bands per- couple of years that the band would get tar and vocals, Sean Delson on bass and the last decade knows that he has formed covers of their songs for their more exposure across the world. How- Frank Fontsere on drums. “Chasing the excelled in the world of profes- albums. This is exactly what inspired ever, the band made the decision to drop Grail” has something for every rock fan. sional wrestling and is constant- One of the tracks, entitled “Broken Soul,” ly referred to as one of the best is the band’s first ballad. If you’re looking all-around wrestlers of all time. for a rock song that you can bang your head His second dream was to to, listen to “Martyr No More.” My favor- become a part of a rock band that ite track off the album, “Wormwood,” would not only make great mu- is a 13-plus minute progressive rock sic, but would tour the world and song influenced by the band Dream The- release albums for the ages. When ater. Other influences for this album range the perfect opportunity came from The Beatles to Rush and many more. along, Jericho decided it was It’s truly amazing to see the band time to make his dream a reality. go from their all-cover debut album in In 1999, Jericho called 2000 to their latest, and to me the greatest Rich Ward, the guitar player for album, “Chasing the Grail,” in 2010. The rap metal group Stuck Mojo, and current album tops the Amazon sales received an intriguing offer. With charts, as well as the iTunes metal charts. Jericho’s experience of sing- Fozzy is a tremendous heavy metal band ing in bands for years, Ward of- with an incredible sound. Fozzy will be fered to let him sing for his cover performing at B.B. King’s Blues Club in band, Fozzy Osbourne, at a couple New York City on April 28 alongside ZO2 gigs. On the night of the first show, and Razer. This is a show that any MCC stu- Jericho and Ward felt a connec- dent who is able to attend should, because tion when they shared the stage. this is a show that will blow you away. This connection would turn out Even though wrestling is Jeri- to be a blessing. Shortly thereaf- cho’s primary passion, he has been able to ter, the band was offered a record Courtesy of Google images become what he always wanted to be, a deal by Palm/Megaforce Records. the first album, the self-titled “Fozzy.” the gimmick they previously had and to huge rockstar. He is able to balance both In order to get their name The album was packed with covers from record all original material for their 2005 passions as he wrestles for the WWE on out there and invigorate people with huge names in the world of rock, includ- album, “All That Remains.” The album Tuesdays and he currently tours with the their music, the band (now short- ing Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, and the was a success and various tracks on the band and promotes Fozzy throughout the ened to Fozzy) realized they would man who inspired the band’s original album featured several different musi- rest of the week. He is also a living exam- have to find a way to stand out, name, Ozzy Osbourne. The album also cians, including the guitar shredding ple that, with hard work and dedication, especially since there were count- featured two original tracks entitled of Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde any dream can come true.

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By Gary Covey ing All-American Catcher A.J. in 35.2 innings) from last year. Special to the Live Wire Lowers (Newington) who led Wodatch will grab a glove and the team in batting (.419), runs play in the outfield when he is scored (46), and RBI (42) as a not pitching. The 2010 MCC freshman last year. Ryan Carroll (New- 2010 baseball team is coming Lowers will be asked ington) developed a solid Photo by Paul Ofria off back to back NJCAA Di- to maintain those numbers mound presence last year and Catcher A.J. Lowers (right) talks with a fellow Cou- vision III Region 21 titles and while guiding a young pitching will be in the mix for a spot in gar before a game. a pair of trips to the national staff through a rugged college the starting rotation time this championship tournament in season that started on March 2 year. Tyler, Texas. To make it three at Cheney with a pair of games “Our team has a little in a row, eleventh year Head against Eastern Connecticut’s different dynamic this year,” Coach Chris Strahowski, JV team. Strahowski said. “We are much season. South Windsor’s Adam offense at the top of the order. put together an ambitious 56 Juan Bisono (New younger then we have been in Scanlon is a righty with a three- Alec Brown (Mont- game schedule, which will be Britain) is an outstanding defen- the past, and our key to this pitch repertoire, who Strahowski ville) is a solid third baseman the most in the program’s 40 sive shortstop who stole 25 bas- season is how fast the freshmen calls a “competitor,” which is and will be counted on to drive year history. es last year and Clinton’s Vin can progress.” another way of saying he’s a in runs from the third spot in Strahowski, who is Sommo, who had eight homers Strahowski said he bulldog on the mound. Scanlon the order. Luis Sanchez (New 161-125-3 over ten seasons at last year, will be counted on for feels the team will be strong up can also help out at the corner London) is a right hander who MCC, is also a math teacher production from the middle of the middle with Lowers, Biso- infield positions. pitched in the state champion- at Cheney Tech. His team this the order this year. no and Joey Allison, a transfer Lefty Justin Sita- ship game for the Whalers as year includes a solid core of New Jersey import Ty- from Keene State who covers a ro (Rocky Hill) is raw, but has a high school senior in 2009. returning players, two trans- ler Wenz moves from the closer lot of ground in center field. staff ace written all over him He has excellent control and a fers and one of his strongest role, where he saved five games Among the freshmen, once he gets acclimated to the killer curve ball. And Bristol’s recruiting classes of freshmen last year, into the rotation while Kevin Madera (Newington) is a college game. A.J.Silberman, a Mike Methot has closer stuff during his tenure. Kevin Wodatch (Wallingford) strong lefty with good mechan- former Wilcox Tech player from and, Strahowski said, he ex- The sophomore looks to build on his impres- ics and control and won two Meriden, is a sure-handed sec- pects him to do just that this class is headed by return- sive numbers (4-1, 3.28 ERA games in the first week of the ond baseman who will provide year - close out MCC victories.

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By Derek Turner both catching and hitting,” Lowers noted, even though SU’s sub-varsity, dropping the first game 4-3, but got Special to the Live Wire he only got in four games at the end of what turned out their first win of the season in the nightcap, shutting to be the final season of Silkworms baseball in Man- out the Warriors 4-0. Since opening day, MCC defeated chester. The team was sold and moved to Laconia, New ECSU’s sub-varsity four more times, losing once. They Coming off a third Team All-American Hampshire. “The level is a lot higher.” also split a doubleheader with Sullivan County Com- selection season, Manchester Community College Lowers plans to play for Torrington in the (At- munity College on March 7. Their record stands at 6-3 sophomore, A.J. Lowers and the rest of the Cougars lantic Collegiate Baseball League), which is a similar (as of March 13). are fighting towards another spot in the National league to the NECBL, this coming summer along with The makeup of the 2010 Cougars differs from Junior College Athletic Association, Division III MCC teammate Juan Bisono. the one that successfully defended the Region 21 title World Series. Coming into this season, Lowers has some a year ago. It was a surprise to many that Lowers lofty goals. “The team size overall is smaller, we don’t was named an All-American last season as a fresh- “I want to go to Texas, I want to hit .500 or have as many impact bats as we did last year,” Lowers man. He was a fixture behind the plate throughout higher and hopefully All-American again,” he said. said. “We’re also a lot younger than last year, we don’t

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Juan Bisono’s infield single was the difference as MCC gained a split against Sullivan Community College March 7. Adam Scanlon scored the game’s lone run while Kevin Madera, Tyler Wenz and Luis Sanchez combined on a three-hit shutout. MCC won 1-0.

the 2009 season, except for the select games when Going to Tyler, Texas, where the National Ju- have as many sophomores, but we do have more depth MCC Head Coach Chris Strahowski played him in nior College Athletic Association, Division III World in pitching.” left field to keep his bat in the lineup. Lowers hit Series is played, is a goal for the entire team. After the season, Lowers will have many of- .419, drove in 42 runs and scored 46 runs - all team MCC began its journey to Tyler on March 2, fers to play at the next level, but he has not made any highs for the 2009 NJCAA Division III, Region 21 when Eastern Connecticut State University’s sub-var- commitments after graduation. champions. He also stole seven bases and led the sity team came to Cheney Tech High School, a short “I’m going to play somewhere else, I just team with a .500 on base percentage. drive from the MCC campus, to play the first outdoor don’t know where yet,” he said. Behind the plate, Lowers has few peers at collegiate baseball game in the state in 2010. Strahowski said he sees Lowers as a leader be- the junior college level in New England and Stra- In the fall, while the MCC athletic department hind the plate and with a bat in his hand. howski trusts him with calling the game. was focused on both the men’s and women’s soccer “We can lean on him for leadership on the “New guys are comfortable and they know teams, Strahowski ran tryouts for almost 100 potential field defensively and he can knock in runs,” said Stra- he calls his own game, because we’ve gone through players. howski of his sophomore catcher, adding that Lowers this 18 month process of getting him to the place Both Strahowski and Lowers have confidence could put up even better numbers than last year if the where we’re pretty comfortable with what he calls,” in the 22 players selected to represent MCC this spring. guys around him get on base and do their part. “He Strahowski said. “If he puts something down, you’ll And it starts with pitching, Lowers said. could easily knock in 55-60 runs this year.” see the guys don’t shake off that much.” “Just about half the team pitches,” Lowers Lowers likes playing for MCC. At the end of the summer, Lowers, who said of the depth and variety of pitchers on the roster. “I enjoy playing for Straw; he’s a great guy, was playing for Foss Insurance of the Greater Hart- Preseason workouts began at the brand new good coach. It’s really relaxed, not like always having ford Twilight League, was invited to play for the Great Path Academy Gym and Connecticut Baseball a coach down your throat; it’s a whole different experi- Manchester Silkworms of the New England Col- Academy in East Hartford on January 15. ence from high school,” Lowers said of Strahowski’s legiate Baseball League (NECBL), a league where “Right now everybody’s pretty comfortable style around the team. some of the top college talent in the country comes with each other,” Lowers said. “But it’s tough to play MCC was one of the first New England teams to play for two months and see how they stack up when it’s 30 degrees or below. We’ll see what happens to play outdoors this season and with A.J. Lowers in against the rest of the best. when it gets a little warmer and guys get looser.” the lineup, the Cougars could easily be one of the last “It definitely helped to see better pitching, Manchester split the doubleheader with EC- teams playing in Texas this May. Sports Live Wire, March 29, 2010, page 19 Hey, Baseball, Can You Spare Any Change? By Dan Dobbyn Live Wire Sports Writer

I’ve determined that baseball is viewed like this by the general public:

1. The players are overpaid

2. There are too few true fan bases.

The problem is this view is right. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez once had a higher annual salary than the entire team of Photo by Rich Carpenter, the Florida Marlins, who re- cently won the World Series! Staff Photographer Which brings me to nament than the finals itself, than the next point: there are very you’ve got to find a way to make few baseball superpowers. the tournament more interesting. There’s New York and Bos- Professional baseball is ton and then there’s…well, 134 years old, and old habits die that’s basically it. Plus, the hard, but it’s not that hard to be- Yankees-Red Sox rivalry lieve that change can help baseball. is generally considered the People disagreed in 1994 best in baseball, if not in when they altered the National all American sports. The and American leagues into 3 di- Yankees-Sox rivalry sells visions (East, Central, and West) out stadiums faster than and included a wild card, but that Microsoft sold the XBOX has ultimately improved the game. 360, has more action-based People disagreed in games than the PS3 and 1973 when they gave the Ameri- gets the fans moving more can League a designated hitter, Images courtesy of Google than the Nintendo Wii. someone who bats in the lineup Major League but doesn’t play the field, in- Baseball has a major league stead of making the pitcher bat. sional sports, but I don’t since, the Yankees have ac- play won’t make the game problem, however, be- This has made the American think he changed the game. quired the majority of base- more entertaining either. cause they only have these League more interesting at least. The major change ball greats, and the MLB The only way for two major teams. Ratings People stood shocked in that stuck to baseball hap- today totally depends upon baseball to become Ameri- showed that in 2004, the 1947 when Jackie Robinson became pened on Dec. 19, 1919. Bos- what happens to the Yankees. ca’s pastime again and to not American League Cham- the first African-American baseball ton Red Sox owner Harry Another trade as remain the northeast classic pionship Series between player, breaking the color barrier. Frazee (whose name is nor- major as Ruth to New York is to find a way to spread the the Red Sox and Yankees All these events have mally associated with a vari- will not happen again, and wealth, even if it means the got more viewers per game one thing in common: they didn’t ety of cusswords in Boston) wouldn’t have changed Yankees’ evil empire losing than the World Series. If change the game of baseball sold the legendary player the game enough anyway. a few battles. Otherwise, the more people are watching enough. Maybe Robinson became Babe Ruth to the New York Also, the recent squabbles MLB may ultimately lose the semi-finals of a tour- the racial precedent for profes- Yankees for $100,000. Ever with putting in instant re- the war with fans. Picking March Madness Winners a Lot Like Picking Lottery Numbers

By Aaron Scheinblum spend time researching. After tak- Another student from MCC what? Brackets are fun… at least until Special to the Live Wire ing surveys across campus, it was said normally he picks upsets for most the Sweet 16. There are many “brack- discovered that some people even of the games. He added that one year etologists” out there who know nothing With March Madness in full call and ask telephone psychic Ms. he had Alabama A&M (a 16-seed at about basketball, and sometimes they swing for the NCAA Men’s Basket- Cleo. The million dollar question is: the time) winning the championship. are the ones who have the most success. ball Championship, now is the time which strategy is the best for making They lost their first game. Maybe not Erica Leabman, another MCC when people either throw their brack- sure your bracket goes unscathed? the best strategy, but you never know student, said she makes her picks based ets in the trash and wait until next year Garrett Schyns, a student at until the clock hits 0:00. Plus, if Ala- on the colors of the school’s mascot and to try again, or the time when people Manchester Community College, said bama A&M is your favorite team, logo. A fellow student said he used this gloat about how most of their picks are that he researches online and picks that is completely respectable. It strategy last year and won more than $500. still intact (and then they themselves the highest ranked teams to win. In is also a popular selection strategy. The odds of creating a per- get thrown in the trash by the people the perfect world, that would easily Many brackets are con- fect bracket are 1 in 18.5 quintillion they gloat to). Every participant work itself out. Lucky for the bracket structed through favoritism. One (18,446,744,073,709,551,616 to be exact). has his or her own method of “mad- managers, only once have all #1 seeds MCC student said he picks his win- Every bracket manager has his ness” in regards to making selections reached the Final Four (in 2008). To ners based on the teams he knows and or her own strategy as to how to be that for who is going to win each game. make it more complicated, only twice the teams he likes. On the flip side one. People spend hours trying to figure Some people go with have three out of the four #1 seeds of the coin, many people also make out the perfect equation, but the ques- whatever their gut says, looking at reached the Final Four. Needless to their picks based on who they dislike. tion still remains: which creation method the two teams and “feeling” who say, the basketball follower can al- But what if someone knew is the best? There’s no right answer, do the winner is going to be. Others ways look forward to an upset or two. nothing about college basketball? So whatever works for you.

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