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THE COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS’ AWARD-WINNING STUDENT NEWSPAPER YOUNGTOWN VOL. 105, NO. 5 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2020 EDITION RANDOLPH, N.J. 2020 Election: Democrats show powerful performance in Morris County races BY ADAM GENTILE porting. Editor-in-Chief It was announced on Nov. 7 that former Vice President Joe The 2020 election was an- Biden is projected to win the other event that further solidifies nomination for president by win- 2020 as an unparalleled year. ning a majority in the electoral Turnout for this election has been college with 279 electoral votes at projected to reach its highest the moment, according to the As- rate since 1908 with an expected sociated Press. The nail-biting an- 66.3% of the voting-age popula- nouncement followed after days tion participated in this election; of waiting for mail-in ballots in compared to 2016 this is about a the states of Arizona, Pennsylva- 6% increase in turnout. The pres- nia, and Georgia was coming in. ident-elect Joe Biden received Arizona was called for Biden the most votes in the history of on election night by Fox News. America and Donald Trump re- However, outlets like the New ceived the second-highest amount York Times and the AP as of Nov. of votes. 8 have not called the state yet, Morris County has a chance as Joe Biden’s five-point lead on of making history this year as the election night has been reduced outcome of the special elections in to .59%. the 25th legislative district for as- Alternatively, on election sembly could yield a victory for the night Pennsylvania favored Democratic candidate which would Trump by about five points, but be the first time any Democrat has as absentee ballots began to be won in the district’s history. counted the lead diminished to PRESIDENCY what is now a .64% lead favoring In 2016 Morris county voted Biden. When Pennsylvania was for Donald Trump who had a 4% called for Biden, he was consid- lead over Hilary Clinton. In 2020 ered to have secured the Presiden- Joe Biden overcame this deficit as tial nomination.

he holds a 10% lead over Donald PHOTO COURTESY OF JOEBIDEN.COM Trump with 72% of precincts re- CONTINUED IN ‘ELECTIONS’, PAGE 3 President-elect Joe Biden (right) and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. CCM honors heroes and healers BY ADAM GENTILE of the Veterans Support Organiza- Editor-in-Chief tion of CCM, mentioned that the event was first conceived when For Veterans Day this year, his advisor Frank Mehztle came to the Veterans club at CCM decided him with the idea. to put on a ceremony in CCM’s “This past spring semester my Parking Lot 1 to honor not only advisor Frank said to me wouldn’t veterans but also those who are it be nice if for veterans day this providing essential care and ser- year we showed tribute to our mili- vices during the COVID-19 Pan- tary community but also to our first demic. The event showed support responders as well,” Zimmerman from across Morris county includ- said. “The idea for the heroes and ing: the Morris County Sherrif’s healers was to show the ultimate department, local elected officials, tribute we can ever give to those and members from the CCM com- who gave their lives on saving oth- munity. ers; families, friends, and others we According to a study from never met. This COVID pandemic The Lancet Public Health Journal, took a lot from us but at the same health care workers in the United time brought us closer together. On States are four times as likely to behalf of the County College of be infected with COVID-19 com- Morris and the Veterans support or-

PHOTO BY ADAM GENTILE pared to the general community as ganization of CCM we would like Mark Zimmerman, President of the Veterans Support Organization of CCM, speaking at the po- a whole. dium on Veterans Day. Mark Zimmerman, President CONTINUED IN ‘VETERANS’, PAGE 3 Opinion: Are You Incapable Students struggle with IN THIS or Are You Just Lazy? motivation in online classes ISSUE Page 2 Page 3 REMEMBER: UPDATE THE FOLIO

PAGE 2 THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION OPINION NOVEMBER 11, 2020 Opinion: Are you incapable or are you just lazy? BY JARED BRODSKY understand. of their own intellect. website states that for every hour four hours per day. Putting down Copy Editor Too often we hear students BE PROACTIVE. spent in the classroom, students the phone and shutting off the T.V. complaining that they won’t be The average student takes on should expect to study on their is a surefire way to free up enough The year is in full swing. Stu- able to memorize everything that a very passive role in their educa- own for an additional two hours. time to get your required school- dents are being hit with a familiar might show up on an exam. Even tion: they show up to class on time, This means that a student en- work done. workload, and find themselves if we ignore the fact that a degree sit quietly at their desk, and do the rolled for fifteen credits should AIM TO LEARN AND THE asking a familiar question: “Do is worthless if a student doesn’t work that’s required of them—but be spending about twenty hours DEGREE WILL FOLLOW. I have the ability to thrive in this come away with a comprehensive this is all they do. They don’t par- per week on ‘outside of the class- Everything stated so far is academic environment?” Students understanding of his or her area of ticipate in class discussions, and room’ work. This is where most probably for naught if you’re only often feel overwhelmed by home- study, it is still counterproductive they don’t seek extra help when students make their biggest mis- in school to earn a cheap diploma. work and exams, especially as the to attempt to simply memorize ma- things confuse them. Students tend take—they don’t budget their A diploma is quite useful, but if semester progresses and they be- terial. Contextual understanding of to avoid participating in discus- time effectively. it serves as your sole motivation gin to fall behind in their studies. the ideas covered during a semes- sions with classmates, or even with Twenty hours per week for getting through college, then Discouragement sets in, grades ter of courses doesn’t only serve professors. However, avoiding equates to just five hours each you’re fighting a losing battle. The drop, the question is seemingly an- to improve test scores, but also these things is a huge mistake. En- weekday, or less than three hours best way to improve your chances swered: “I’m incapable.” There is, serves to improve performance in gaging with classmates and profes- per day if weekends are included. of success in school is to find en- however, a more realistic question subsequent semesters. Classes, at sors is an incredible way to clear This might still seem like an im- joyment in your studies. If you to ask here, namely, “Am I will- least within a certain major, do not up any confusion regarding class possible amount of time to spend develop a sincere interest in your ing to do what’s necessary to suc- behave as individual entities, but material. Holes in reasoning can on schoolwork, but there are many classes, then your schoolwork will ceed?” Excuses abound in high- rather set the foundation for later be patched up, and misunderstand- things a student can do to fit three become less tedious and more fun. pressure situations, and college is courses. For example, English ings can be corrected. Rather than hours of study time into his or her Have a chat with the most active no exception. It’s easy to blame Composition I provides students giving up on a chance to excel, day. members of your classes, or ask poor performance on external cir- with the knowledge of grammar students should remain as active The easiest way to make time your professors what drew them cumstances. It’s easy to abandon required for English Composition as possible in their pursuit of edu- for studying is to spend less time to their areas of study. You’d be responsibility when failure seems II and beyond. If a student crams cation. Participate in class discus- engaging with electronic media. amazed at the interesting things imminent. Instead of surrendering for an exam this semester, only to sions, see your professors for extra According to Nielson’s media you can pick up in courses that in the face of great difficulty, we forget the information immediate- help, do all you can to make sure report, people between the ages seemed boring at first glance. De- should examine the ways our dif- ly afterward, how will they fare on you extract every possible ounce of eighteen and thirty-four spend grees take time and effort. You ficulties can be overcome. Before their exams next semester? Surely of information from your classes. about six hours per week on social may as well make things a little assuming that you’ve done all that not well. Students should always BUDGET TIME media, still only a small fraction of bit easier on yourself. Find your is necessary to succeed in school, seek a deep understanding of their By attending school, you are the time spent watching television, motivation, have some fun. You’re here are some things to consider. studies, not only for the sake of agreeing to set aside an adequate which comes in at a whopping more than capable. Don’t just memorize. Study to their grades, but also for the sake amount of time for study. CCM’s The Youngtown Edition Virtual learning exceeds expectations The Student Newspaper of the County College of Morris BY MICHAEL ROVETTO and forth as students seek clarity usually assigned at the beginning County College of Morris • SCC 129 Contributor on course material. In online class- of each week, giving students a 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869-2086 es, where students do not meet full week to complete the assign- E-mail: [email protected] Students attending County virtually, communication is a key ments. College of Morris were not thrilled factor in relaying information. Remote classes are conducted Editor-in-Chief...... Adam Gentile Managing Editor...... Luna Wroblewski to hear the campus would be at “It is actually pretty easy to via Zoom or another online video Copy Editor...... Jared Brodsky limited capacity for the fall 2020 contact my professors if I have a system like Cisco Webex Meet- News Editor...... Open semester due to the coronavirus. question,” said Shannon Quigley, a ings. These classes allow students Opinion Editor...... Open However, those same students feel nursing major at CCM. “They usu- to communicate with one another Politics Editor...... Open the transition to online classes has ally answer pretty fast and seem to about the course material. Entertainment Editor...... Open been going well thus far. be on top of all the online stuff.” Hybrid classes are a combina- Sports Editor...... Shane Connuck According to the National CCM offered three types of tion of remote and in-person class- Staff Writer...... Collin Berg Center for Education Statistics, in classes this fall semester. Those es. Many classes that are held in a Layout Editor...... Open 2018, 35.3% of students enrolled classes included online, remote lab are offered as a hybrid course. Photo Editor/Photographer...... Luna Wroblewski in at least one distance education and hybrid. Many students pre- This minimizes the number of stu- Staff Illustrator...... Open course. Online learning has in- ferred remote classes out of the dents on campus at the same time. Cartoonist...... Samantha Shimabukuro Technical Adviser...... Drew Notarnicola creased over the years as univer- three because of the ability to com- “I take one remote and three Faculty Adviser...... Dr. Kenneth Shouler sities continue to expand online municate with their professors and online classes,” said Andrew courses and degree opportunities. classmates at a given time every Frank, a communication major. “I In 2020, according to the U.S. week. feel that the class I actually have to Staff: Michael Rovetto, Skye Frawley Census Bureau, nearly 93% of Online classes have no meet- meet with is my favorite because I All students are welcome to contribute articles to The Youngtown Edition either in person people in households with school- ing time, which allows students to can actually engage with my pro- or via e-mail. However, students cannot receive a byline if they belong to the organization on which they are reporting. The deadline for articles is the Monday prior to a production. age children reported their children work at their own pace. Work is fessor and classmates.” engaged in some form of distance learning from home. Coronavirus has transformed the way students learn on a national level. CCM student Manav Patel, an engineering science major, was excited to be back on campus for the fall semester. He was disap- pointed to hear the semester would remain online, but he is making the best out of his experience with distance learning. “The transition to online classes has been pretty seamless considering the circumstances,” Patel said. “Professors have been doing a great job trying to make online learning as close to in class as possible.” Professors have been under- standing and willing to work with students during this tough time. The workload is manageable, and many professors have supplied students with supplemental read- ings and videos to help further ex- plain course material. Professors have also been staying in contact with students. Many emails have been sent back REMEMBER: UPDATE THE FOLIO

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 NEWS THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION PAGE 3 Students struggle with motivation in online classes BY SKYE FRAWLEY contributed to increasing gaps larz, a graphic design major at being in class,” said a source must find new ways to combat Contributor in educational success across CCM. “I am also doing all of my who spoke on the condition of the ongoing struggle of getting socioeconomic groups while schooling in my bedroom, and it anonymity. “I feel like you gain students to be fully present and In the past nine months not failing to improve affordabil- is not a productive space. Right more and you learn more, espe- engaged online. only has the education system ity,” they stated. “Even when now I am not making deadlines, cially if you have questions or Despite the circumstances, changed, but the challenges and overall outcomes are similar for and I am very behind.” concerns; it’s hard to get a hold students and faculty remain op- workloads of those within the classroom and online courses, With an online learning for- of the professor.” timistic in the face of these chal- system have changed as well. students with weak academic mat, students are finding it chal- Professors are experienc- lenges. “I value the help and the “The entire education system as preparation and those from low- lenging to make connections ing similar issues with student guidance and the patience that a whole — college, elementary, income and underrepresented with classmates and profes- connections and motivation. Dr. the students provide,” Heller high school, every level — had backgrounds consistently un- sors. “In person, I can get bet- Rita Heller, who has been teach- stated. “[Zoom] has made a to change completely,” said derperform in fully-online envi- ter feedback on how I am doing ing history for 33 years at CCM, huge difference in the ability Leann Benny, a political sci- ronments.” on projects from professors and stated that “everyone’s lives, of people to interact during this ence major at County College of In an environment fraught classmates,” Kobylarz said. “I including mine, are so upended, crisis.” Morris. with anxiety and a sense of also have a way more positive so many different things are Students expressed mutual In a 2019 George Mason disconnect, students lack self- and motivated working space.” happening. There are so many understanding and gratitude to- University study, Spiros Pro- motivation and the capacity to The longing for in-person complications and distractions ward the CCM faculty for the topsaltis and Sandy Baum dis- make deadlines. “I am so behind classes, or at least improve- and issues in their lives. I know adaptations they had made in or- cussed the negative results of on my schoolwork because I ments in the current system, is that they are not really doing all der to continue the educational online schooling. “On average, feel unmotivated and stuck with clear among students. they should be doing.” process despite difficult circum- fully online coursework has artist’s block,” said Gee Koby- “There’s nothing better than Heller discussed how she stances.

Affairs and Committee on Transportation Small Business and Entrepreneurship, En- STATE SENATE ELECTIONS and Infrastructure. Malinowski ran on a vironment and Public Works. One of Book- The special election for the District platform of ending Corporate PAC money, er’s most notable contributions this last 25 state Senate seat is between Republican CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 supporting small business’, and affordable term was adding sentencing reform into the Anthony M. Bucco and Democrat Rupande healthcare. First Step Act, like changes to mandatory Mehta. As of Nov. 6, the candidates are Georgia, which is typically a safe state During his time in the House Ma- minimums for drug charges. within a percentage point of one another for the GOP, was surprisingly in play this linowski Sponsored 35 pieces of legisla- STATE ASSEMBLY with Bucco having 50.39% of the vote and election season as polling consistently tion and cosponsored 508 pieces of legis- The N.J Assembly district 25 had a Mehta having 48.88% of the vote. showed either Biden or Trump having lation. Notable legislation that Malinowski special election in order to fill in the va- FREEHOLDER slight advantages over one another. Biden cosponsored was The Never Again Educa- cancy left by now State Senator Anthony The Morris County Freeholder race Currently leads the state with a .2% ad- tion Act that tasked the U.S Holocaust Me- M. Bucco after being appointed to replace was between incumbent Tayfun Selen and vantage over Trump, however, the results morial Museum with the duty to improve his late father in the Senate. The seat was his Democratic opponent Cary Amaro. As of the election will most likely trigger an awareness and understanding of the Holo- appointed to Republican Aura Dunn. of Nov. 9 Amaro is beating Selen by 8000 automatic recount. caust As of Nov. 6 with 52.6% of precincts votes. If Amaro wins she will be the first President-Elect Biden ran on a plat- Like Malinowski, Mikie Sherrill, reporting the special election for assembly Democrat elected as a Morris County free- form of expanding the Affordable Care Democratic Representative of New Jer- district 25, Democrat Darcy Draeger has holder since 1978. Act to include a public option that would sey’s 11th district, successfully defended a 2% lead over Republican Aura Dunn. Editors note: In New Jersey, final expand Medicaid and Medicare and would her seat for the first time against Republi- Throughout its history, no democrat has election results will be certified by county allow individuals to buy into medicare. can Rosemary Becchi. According to Politi- been able to win the district, and if Drae- clerks on Nov. 23 and sent to the New Jer- Biden also promised that his administra- co With 71.9% of precincts reporting Sher- ger’s lead holds she will be the first Demo- sey Secretary of State. Outcomes of state tion will be more competent in handling the rill received 57% of voters in the district. crat to win in the district. elections may change. COVID-19 Pandemic by offering stronger Sherrill is a veteran of the Navy and federal guidelines for states to follow and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, who now sending out consistent expert informed serves on the House Armed Service Com- messaging to the American People. mittee and House Science, Space, and Biden also ran on one of the most Technology Committee. Sherrill is also aggressive climate plans of any general the freshman whip of the New Democrat election candidate in history. Biden’s plan Coalition, which is a caucus inside the pushes for 100% clean energy by the year democratic party which wishes to promote 2050 by investing in clean energy research economic growth, innovation, and fiscal and investing in clean energy infrastruc- responsibility. The group is known for its ture. Biden has also promised to reenter the non-partisan style of politics and focuses Paris Climate Accords. on “bridging together” the left-right parti- CONGRESSIONAL RACES san divide in the country. Tom Malinowski, the Democratic incum- During her time in the house, Sherrill bent, was able to defend his seat against sponsored 24 pieces of legislation and co- Republican Thomas Kean Jr. with 73.6% sponsored 365, Notable policy that has be- reporting according to Politico. Malinowski come law includes the Preventing Animal received 52.8% votes compared to Kean’s Cruelty and Torture Act. 47.2% votes. Malinowski first won his seat U.S. SENATE back during the 2018 midterm elections. Democrat Cory Booker won re-elec- Malinowski served as a Senior Direc- tion with 58.4% of the vote defeating Re- tor on President Bill Clinton’s National publican challenger Rikin Mehta. Booker Security Council. After that Malinowski is a former Mayor from Newark and has was a chief advocate for Human Rights been in the Senate since 2013 after winning Watch and fought against the Bush Ad- a special election. ministration’s use of torture. Malinowski Booker sits on the Senate committees now serves on the Committee on Foreign on Foreign Relations, the Judiciary, U.S.

the country. VETERANS “When look behind me and you see a number of photos on their recognizing veter- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ans recognizing first responders we envision a day where we recognize and celebrate our to thank you all for your service dedication veterans, our first responders in healthcare on and all that you sacrificed for your commu- a day like today and every day,” Iacono said. nity.” “Thank you for taking the time to recognize On the hill overlooking Parking Lot 1 those men and women who make Morris pictures were set up in order to honor vet- county great, who make New Jersey great, erans and first responders, both living and and who make the United States great.” dead, from across Morris County. At 4:30 Iacono mentioned that he believes that p.m. on Nov. 7, there was a candle light vigil the United states will make it past this pan- to commemorate those who have served and demic and be stronger than ever. sacrificed. CCM President Dr. Anthony J. The pictures will remain on the hill Iacono mentioned that he hopes that one day overlooking Parking Lot 1 until the day after the hill will be filled with those who have Veteran’s Day so members of the community given to the Morris County community and can drive through and look at the memorials.