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Written by: untreated, it can affect the child's Annarely Rodri ez gu performance in school and the child may have difficulty in eating, chewing and swallowing," Last fall, the College of Dental said Heintskill. Medicine received a $58,000 grant For the dental students, this from the Dr. John. T. Macdonald program provides an. opportunity Foundation Inc. to work with children. Vianca The grant allows the North Cabrera, fourth-year dental student, Miami Beach dental clinic to provide who participated in the program free dental care to hun-dreds of during her second year, -said the underprivileged elementary school children were the first patients children each week. she's treated. This is the fourth year the Heintskill said the majority of university has received this grant. the children are minorities and some

"Everyone benefits from rthis of them have never been to a dentist program," said Lisa Gacia- before or owned a toothbrush. Heintskill, R.D.H., D.H.S., project Cabrera said, "We got to give coolidinator., them their first impression about Through the program, the what going to the dentist•is like." children receive preventive oral The clinic is exclusively health care services by pre-doctoral dedicated to the children on dental students. Services include Wednesdays from 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. dental cleaning, x-rays, polishing Heintskill said that during that time, and dental sealants. If follow-up care dental students examine about 20 is needed, Heintskill sends a letter children per session. to the parents informing them that Karen Zagar, fourth-year den- COURTESY OF LISA GARCIA-HEINTSKILL follow-up care is needed by a family tal student, said the experience A student from the College of Dental Medicine performs a procedure on a child. The College recently received a $58,000 grant from the Dr. John T. Macdonald dentist. was rewarding. SEE DENTAL2 Foundation Inc. that allows NSU dental students to provide free dental care to underprivileged elementary school children . "When dental decay is left .Millenials enter The Inte·rnet makes .the workforce with private life public

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Written by:_ Last month, a Ft. Myers man Annarely Rodriguez so employers have to offer them reunited with his five children after those opportunities and get them they found each on www.mylife. · com. However, sites like the one involved with projects or they won't used for the reunion also buy and sell The workforce is adjusting to have fun and leave the company," people's personal information. meet the needs of millennials. he said. Sites such as www.MyLife. •=-- Members of this group of 70 to With so many millennials com and www.spokeo.com search ii ·· 80 million people, born from 1977 entering the workforce, it will have databases and social networking sites ••"t• to 1997, are entering the workplace to adapt to their needs, Mujtaba said. for people's personal information with something past generations "Millenials are more loyal [to and compile them for buyers. did not have: a great knowledge of companies] than Baby Boomers and Michael Richmond, professor technology. Generation Xers if they're correctly of law in the Shepard Broad Law Bahaudin G. Mujtaba, associate stimulated and having fun," he said. Center said this practice is not illegal. -=--...---.ae1c:s•-•.l:Xt "Anything that's public infor- -Ma\.tifl-.1...... ; '----u;.W-..C..t-..r...1---.l ltau.aa!--IS professor of management in the H. However, millennials' know- mation is [fair] game," he said. "And COURTESY OF WWW.MYLIFE.CO Wayne Huizenga School of Business ledge of technology may come with as long as you have put it on the net, Web sites like www.MyLife.com (pictured above) search the Internet for people's public information - disadvantages. ·and Entrepreneurship and author it is public." including full name, address, birthday, etc. - and sell it. of a book on mentoring diverse Lisa Fuller, Ed.D., professor in When accessing these sites, professionals, said that in addition the Fischler School of Education and users have access to a person's to being more technologically-savvy, Human Services has worked with information including their full Dan Goldring, senior sports and than that, there's too many weirc millennials are more optimistic, several millennials at the university name, address, birth year, names recreation management major, said people out there and I don't wan- pos1uve, diverse, open-minded and has noticed that they depend on of family members and past living he did not like the idea of people them stalking me," he said. and work better in teams than technology a great deal. locations. Some people's profile accessing his information so easily. But Richmond said that thes1 past generations. SEE MILLENIALS 2 includes their picture as well as a "If I'm looking for a job maybe sites are not requiredSEE to verifyPRIVACY: th1 "They also like personal growth picture of their house. it's OK they look me up but, other 2 News I DENTAL MILLENIALS from 1 January 18, nsucurrent.nova.edu

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"It was nice to see kids who NSU partnered with the can't get treatment and give them University of Miami Leonard M. something they wouldn't get Miller School of Medicine for this otherwise," she said. program. The patients, who are all J-{owever, Heintskill said most second graders, are picked up in of the dental diseases that affect buses from Fulford Elementary, children's dental health can be Greynolds Park Elementary and prevented. She said people should Sabal Palm Elementary, which take children to get their teeth were chosen by the Macdonald checked after the child turns one. Foundation. Heintskill said there "Even a limited exam could are plans to expand this model prevent early childhood caries," throughout the state. she said. PRIVACY from 1

information they provide users. So, if Some of these Web sites, such a prospective employer looks some- as www.spokeo.com, allow you one up, they might have incorrect to remove a listing by entering the informatj_on. URL of the person's profile on their Ana Cuccurullo, freshman com- privacy page. However, the removal munication studies major, visited process depends on the Web site. the Web site and thought it was The sites advertise themselves "horrible." But, she said, there could as a service to buyers, but Manning be a positive aspect to it. said he did not see anything positive "If you're from the government that could come from these sites. and have to find someone to protect "If you want to find another Millenials, people born from 1977-1997, are entering the workforce with more knowledge about technology than past generations. people, that's fine," she said. friend, there are other ways of doing Richard D. Manning, Ph.D., that more cheaply," he said. visiting professor in the Graduate He also said · that putting School of Computer and Information information such as your birthday . Sciences, said these sites not and hometown on Facebook was "I don't think they have the skills etiquette as it relates to technology. Whitney Walters, freshman only obtain their data from the not recommended since banks' Web to communicate outside technology, "I don't think education has biology major, said this was not a information people post online but sites often ask for that information to but I think that it's because they're kept up with the trends. Therefore, bad thing. also from people's friends. verify users' identity. so technology-dependent that they these issues are not being addressed," "The faster we get the inform- "A colleague of mine, from a "Be very careful. Your personal haven't needed to do so," she said. she said. ation, the faster whatever you need long time ago, released my name information has value to all kinds of She said the dependence is Fuller said that millennials not gets done," she said. "And in this day and affiliation," he said. "So you people/' he said. not the millenials' fault but rather o_nly find information faster, they and age, it's all about time." have to be careful of what your that they are not educated on work also expect it faster. friends are saying, too." Never miss an issue Current Early connection to NSU through reading News . :::::=.--.; ::.---:_:::: =.--::-.:::_; Briefs 3301 College Avenue --- -- ,;;":::-";·: C ,;;":::-";·: -- :_ ::;-•-'-= - Athletics and Student Affairs (ASA) Building, Room 105 .. - __...... ___ :- .. --- ::?.··--·-:_7.: s .r: ---- =:."'=--- -- . Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314-7796 nsucurrent.nova.edu

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Partnership in the works for NSU and Southside School NSU and Fort Lauderdale city officials are negotiating a possible partnership to allow SeaRcH FOR THe CunnenT the university to offer art classes at Southside School in Davie. The school opened in 1922 and was one of the first elementary schools in Broward. Southside's Studio on Faceaoo1<. School offers a summer aca- demy and adult art classes. The collaboration would tie Southside with NSU's Museum of Art by joining exhibits and programs. NSU would provide security, distribute scholarships and create public events at no cost to the city. If accepted, the pr-ogram would triple South- side's space and begin in April.

College of Osteopathic Medicine receives grant The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gave the College of Osteopathic Med- icine a 5-year, $1.6 million grant to create a program that will help improve medical students' care of the homeless. Fourth-year medical students will also be sent to homeless centers to treat occupants.

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JANUARY 28 JANUARY 29 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Miami, FL Bank Atlantic Center BankUnited Center I Features 5 January 18, 2011 nsucurrent.nova.edu ·Back to business: Getting into school mode after winter break A student who suffered loss and gained hope after the Haiti earthquake Written by: Chelsea Seignious college games and gain experience Johnson said it best - "It's so through internships. College is youmuch better when we're together." an incredible time in your life. Studying with other people keeps Remember that. on your toes, but it can also be The parties are over. The gifts Sure, there are obstacles in the distracting if you're not careful. have been exchanged. You've hadi journey, but they're preparation for Reserve study time for just that - long winter naps, hot chocolate w th what's to come. The circumstances studying. It's OK to take breaks, but n friends a d awkward moments with aren't changing, unless you drop out study sessions should be· focused. distant relatives. You were -whisked (which I highly do not recommend). Quiz each other on readings and away to an escape of bliss for a So, instead of grumbling, change lectures. Work through material month of winter vacation, free from your perspective. If you don't want to together. Repeat a lesson you just never-ending research papers, tests be here,Get I orgaknow ized. a long list of people heard to make sure you understand it. and boring lectures. who would gladly take your place. Make note cards for upcoming tests. You had a good run, but now it's The beginning You make half, and have your Ji'artner time to get back to business. As the of a new semester can be hectic and make half. Exchange note cards mid- Rosemonde Menard-Webb (far left), third-year doctoral student in marriage and family therapy, poses with er family. Menard-Webb adopted her sister's three children after she was killed in the Haiti earthquake. new semester begins, you might be overwhelming, but adjusting to a week to get the full range of material. feeling a little lackluster. This could different schedule doesn't have to be Or, if you're feeling really creative, be due to the abundant amounts dreadful. If you don't already have a composeMake a jinglea new for friend.class concepts Wiitten by: of sugary foods you ate, but that's planner, get one. Pen_cil in midterms, and vocabulary. Rosemonde Menard-Webb of all was that of my only sibling, beside the point. Here are some tips finals and due. dates for assignments. NSU's my sister Nancy, who died at to putStart a little by pep thinking in your steppositively. and get Mark school holidays and spring small class sizes make it easy Rosemonde Menard-Webb a third- work as a regional bank director you back on track. break. Theri, set up a daily schedule to interact with professors. Find year doctoral student of marriage in the earthquake, which savagely that indicates class time, study time, professors who you admire in your and family therapy the isGraduate Maya Angelou said, "If you don't work time and play time. field and_ build relationships with demolished Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. School of Humanities and Social like something, change it. If you As soon as you get your syllabi, them outside the classroom. Take This is the kind of news that Sciences. She enjoysin going road can't change it, change your attitude. make a list of necessary supplies. advantage of their office hours and makes your knees buckle, makes trips, going to the watching Don't complain." Buddy up for a school-supply use the time to ask questions, even if your heart skip a few beats, but, the sunrise and sunset at theon beach, There are people who would shopping trip, just like elementary it doesn't pertain to your immediate mostly, makes you lose touch with playing board gamesmovies, with her kill to be in your position. You school days. Don't forget your Dora studies. Talking to someone who's reality for a few seconds, a few children and listening to Her are attending a prestigious private the Explorer backpack. "been there, done that" can be minutes, a few hours or even days at philosophy life to acknowledge university and working toward a Getting yourself in order in inspiring and motivating, just what a time. It was a serious overflow of and honor the existencemusic. of others degree that will give you an edge for the first few weeks back builds a you need for this new semester. despair and I urgently needed Divine building a successful career. · any wayon possible, is with a firm foundation for the rest of the You have the potential to make intervention. Just a few days before, You also have the opportunity semester. If you handle assignments this semester one for the books. a hug of encouragement I was involved in a car accident, to meet new people, get involved in as they come, you will not be Take a deep breath, and enjoy the inthat generate hope. She a membersmile, Find a study partner. which could have been fatal. Regard- on-campus organizations, use your regretful when midterms approach. newness. Summer will be here before , of the orAmerican words Association for less of my physical limitations and free time for service projects, attend Jack you know it. 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and family therapy program be·gan to be useful shortly after my enroll- ment. In January 2008, my 5-year-old I returned to the U.S. within five Oscar A. Bolanos, D.D.S is a professor of endodontics and director in the College of Dentistry. nephew was kidnapped for ransorri · days with my niece and nephews. I his mother quickly retained a lawyer to start after a home invasion while Written by: and siblings were gagged and re- the adoption procedures. Some faculty members of the School of Keren Moros strained with electrical wires. He was an assistant professor at Temple students, graduation day is a special Humanities and Social Sciences held for four days and was released University in Philadelphia, Pa., time for him. were very involved in ensuring after my family paid the random. the dental board of Pennsylvania "When it comes to graduation my emotional . well-being. Dr. Ann A year later, on Jan. 11, 2009, Some people would rather jump required him to have a dental day, I give them their certificates, Rambo remained in communication my father died unexpectedly after out of a plane than get a root canal. · degree from a school in the U.S. He and that is a very emotional day suffering complications cranial 'With me from the day she heard the from But for Oscar R. Bolanos, D.D.S., completed another DDS at Temple for me because I can see that they surgery. He went into a coma and news, until we returned safely to h professor of endodontics and director University. There, he taught full-time are so happy that they successfully was gone within three hours. My t e U.S. The children have received of postdoctoral endodontics in the for 12 years, spending the last five completed their training, and they're sister and I never left his side during ongoing grief therapy at their school, College of Dentistry, root canais as the director of the postgraduate looking forward to another kind of his short hospital stay. We both provided by NSU interns and h are an art form, and he describes the program in endodontics. He t en life outside NSU," he said. "And they helplessly and painfully witnessed supervised by Dr. Rambo. root canals his students perform as taught once a week, totaling 31 years show that they're very appreciative his death. We were not ready to say My family size increased over- "outstanding and beautiful." there. He also practiced dentistry full of what they have learned." goodbye, at least not like that. So night, and it was a blessing for all Although he admits that den- time in New Jersey and Philadelphia When he is not teaching, many words were left unsaid. of us - more laughter, more joy tists who perform root canals suffer for 26 years. Bolanos enjoys playing tennis, That June, my uncle died on to fill our hearts, more hugs to give from bad reputations because of He started teaching at NSU which he loves. Bolanos is also my sister's birthday after battling and receive. I enlarged our circle of the 'unpleasantness some associate in June 2008 and was promoted to interested in archaeology and has Alzheimer's for seven years. love by inviting other close relatives with root canals, he said the field of director of the endodontic program been to almost every Mayan site in Yet, another death followed. into our system to form meaningful dentistry is very important. a year later. He is proud of the the Yucutan Peninsula. He has also In September 2009, my ex-husband relationships. As a family, we have promotion and his teaching position been to Machu Picchu and the Mayan was shot and murdered in the streets enjoyed many road trips, which "We consider that it's important ruins Pical, Guatemala. He· has of Haiti: He was my high school opened doors to healing and strength- to have a healthy mouth," Bolanos at NSU. He said that the department in sweetheart. After college; we got ening through conversations. We said. "The food that you consume of endodontics is known in the U.S. participated in archaeological digs married and had a precious little often dine out, go to the movies, every day has got to be handled by a and abroad for being progressive and taken courses in archaeology. girl, Farah, who is enrolled in NSU's attend Miami Heat basketball games, healthy mouth. In order for you to be and having the latest technology, Bolanos said he has seen the criminal justice program. The loss of shop and participate in fundraising healthy you have to start with your techniques and materials. connection between dentistry and her dad was unexpected and difficult events. My active involvement in eating habits." Bolanos said that he believes archaeology. Once, a friend took to process. I was not emotionally their school has been helpful as well Bolanos' family dentist inspired he contributes years of clinical him to an archaeological dig and prepared nor equipped to be there in their adjustment process. him to pursue dentistry. and teaching experience to the Bolanos found a group of retired for her. Watching Farah crumbled All the above, along with "When I was a teenager, I ate a department and tries to be available dentists, volunteering at the dig and wrapped in such a heavy blanket leaning heavily on God's shoulder, lot of candy, so. I needed to go see to students when they have questions and using dental instruments to do of pain was atrocious and nearly reporting and conversing with Him the family dentist," he said. "He or need to talk. the work. immobilized me em tionally. It daily, and the love and affection was an incredible guy who talked "I consider myself somebody He also enjoys traveling and was a crash course in grief and we unselfishly share with one to me so much about dentistry that who is not pushing the students to seeing other cultures. He has given loss. While recentering my life, I another, have been so pivotal in our I grew to love it. I said, 'I have to be learn but trying in a nice and easy more than 200 lectures across thought I would finally be granted recovery. When I hear "Grief shared a dentist."' way for them to see how important Central America, South America and the opportunity to seek balance, even is grief diminished," it makes sense Bolanos kept in touch with the material is, so they can learn it the Caribbean. in the midst of a storm_ of unplanned now. Resiliency has prevailed and his dentist while he attended dental and what the benefits will be if they l "Teaching is a passion, espe- sorrow. Unfortunately, the storm allowed us, in unison, to hope and school at the University of El do learn it or the benefit that they will cialy when I do my lectures," he •waded over us and served its biggest wait for the rays of the sun to pierce Salvador. He received his endodontic achieve for their long-term careers," said. "I really enjoy doing that. It's and hardest blow. through the dark clouds and shine training at the University of Min- he said. not a job." The most shocking passing over us again. neapolis. 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Trash talking is evident in was expecting the game to be every sport. However, players since he is only a coach and not and coaches in the National on the field. Football League seem to do With no surprise, Ryan was it more frequently and less back at it again last week while intelligently. preparing for the team's divisi- Now, I fully understand onal championship game against that trash talking is a part of the league's best team (record- strategy, but when you use it wise) New England Patriots. every week it loses its effect. Ryan said, "There's no There are 32 teams in the question, it's personal. It's about NFL. And there is only one him against himself. That's what team with a coach who calls it's going to come down to." out his opponent weekly. New For those unaware of the York Jets coach Rex Ryan is greatness of Bill Belichick, only in his third season as a his resume reads to the tune of head coach and he is becoming 116-45 career record with the better known for his media Patriots, and a 15-4 postseason comments than his impressive record and, oh yeah, try not 31-17 record. to forget his four Super Bowl However, when one exa- appearances. He won three of mines Ryan's press conference the four. Throughout his career quotes he appears to be singling he has been the mysterious coach oµt one opponent in particular, who tries his best to stay out of division rival New England the media headlines and keep his Patriots, and more specifically, team focused on executing on poster-boy quarterback Tom game day. Brady and head coach Bill That was until last week, Belichick. when Belichick who responded In a press conference to Ryan's comment said, "I on Jan. 5 (the week of the don't think you'll see either of AFC Wild Card game) Ryan us out there making any blocks, complimented his opposing tackles, runs, throws or catches. team's quarterback Peyton At least you won't see me doing Manning while simultaneously that. H's probably a good thing taking an unnecessary shot at for our team." Tom Brady by saying, "Nobody The bottom line is that in studies like him (Manning). the long run trash talking does I know (Tom) Brady thinks not help. Instead, it makes you he does." look like a big mouth and riles up Ryan also made a comment your opponents who will feed on h that the game was "personal anything possible to give t em this time" between himself that extra motivation to make and Peyton Manning and the you eat your words. Especially Indianapolis Colts. However, I when the last time you played The men's basketball team won their last seven don't know how personal Ryan them you lost 45-3. games. Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 12, the Sharks beat Flagler College, Florida Tech University, Saint January 12-29 Leo University, Barry University and King College. • They also beat University of Northwestern Ohio and Franklin Pierce University in the Cruzin Classic Women's basketball@ Lynn University 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 17. This winning streak pushes the Sharks' Men's basketball@ Lynn University 7:30 p.m. record to 10-4. Women's basketball v.s. University of Tampa 2 p.m. Men's basketball v.s University of Tampa 4 p.m. Men's swimming v.s Saint Leo University 2 p.m. Women's swimming v.s Saint Leo University 2 p.m. Men's and women's track@ Embry Riddle University-TBA

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Written by: Another band that has only benefited from the maturation of its lead singer Juan Gallo The new year brings new and songwriter is Foo Fighters. promises, new goals and new Their exquisite combination of resolutions. It also brings_ a ton unadulterated rock power chords of new music for your listening and insightful lyrics has propelled When you're the president of pleasure. Here's a list of some of them to superstar status, selling out the United States you travel. a lot. the albums that you should be on the arenas and amphitheaters all over the The job even comes with your own lookoutL ·Radiohead* for in 2011. country. This time around, Nirvana plane. Now when you travel a lot, fans can salivate over the fact that you probably spend a lot of time ex-Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic Radiohead's 2007 effort, "In Rain- is rumored to appear in a song on the listening to your iPod. If you're bows," showed that these guys are Barack Obama you are listening to new7. Incubus* album. not slowing down anytime soon. In Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind, and fact, it was quite revolutionary in a Fire, and Lil Wayne? Needless to say, way. It defied all commercial rules· Incubus also took some time off. some people are questioning some of of the music industry. For the first Brandon Boyd released a solo the president's musical preferences. few months, the band simply gave album, guitarist Mike Eisinger went Mainly, it's the fact that, away downloads of their album for back to school, and collectively the there, among Bob Dylan, Bruce whatever donations fans wanted band released a greatest hits album, Springsteen, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sheryl to make. Now, in 2011, Radiohead "Monuments and Melodies." It is Crow, are artists like Jay-Z and is ready to release again and no said that they are back together, Ludacris. (Gasp! Oh No! The matter what the marketing strategy recording and preparing an album to will be, the music will undoubtedly president listens to rap!) be8. releasedDeath Cab in 2011. for Cutie: "Codes be fantastic. Maybe some people are afraid 2. Dr. Dre: "Detox" and Keys" that the next step will be for him to start wearing a gold chain or· a Trying to figure out when this album Death Cab's 2005 release, "Plans," bandana whenever he steps up to President Barack Obama presents an award to recording artist Stevie Wonder in 2009. Obama classifi< Wonder as one of his favorite artists. will drop is as certain as asking a put the indie band on the map. It the podium. Fortunately, most of us magic eight-ball - with the answer was one of the great albums of the know that listening to rap does not often being "ask again later." decade. Their follow-up album, make you a rapper. However, many signs point to 2011 "Narrow Stairs," was a change of Let's face it. Obama's musical pleasure at the overall profane nature will not look at the decisions mad being the year that Dr. Dre steps · pace but maintained their unique choices are more aligned with his of rap. But he does credit it with being during his time of office and mak away from the producer chair and style and masterful lyrics. "Codes age and the times than with race, "culturally incisive" and "politically a correlation to the 'type of music h steps back behind the microphone. and Keys," due out this spring, It is likely that "Detox" will be the political affiliation, educational level vital." Obama, who is known for his listened to. We can argue and deba1 should be nothing short of brilliant, •1 Dr.'s' final' albiliri an&it will probably whicltis what's n·ow to be expected -or intelligence. One of his all-time intellect and not just his political about it all we want - toif it's rigl feature some of the rappers he favorite artists is Stevie Won et -'- charm, appears to believe that music or if it's wrong - but does it reall 9:··coldplay*·from.such a talented ';,• band.<1•.•C4•j" - rd · a:· produces like Eminem and _50 Cent. can't say I disagree with him ·there. 'is mi:m(than just a beat or a rhythm. ·matter? Does listening rap ma.I< "Detox" has a tentative release date The: rest of the artisis, like Earth, His- ; de'cision to list 'n to popular you gdod 'Of bad person? Wel in3. Febi:ucJ,ry.Kanye West _,1,>1c,.) & Jay-Z: 'J, "Watch Most' people I know favor early 'Wind, and Fire, Miles Davis, John musical acts of the time, no matter what's a good or bad person? Let the Throne" Coldplay, although they cannot deny Coletrane, The Rolling Stones, and how raw or unadulterated, shows just hope that, regardless of what's o that they still enjoyed "X&Y" and Charlie Parker, are nothing different that he understands that there is a his iPod, the man in charge is gain "Viva La Vida or Death and All His than what some of our parents might powerful message there. to do what's best for this country. This year, Kanye West and Jay-Z Friends." If their 2010 Christmas listen to. At the end of the day, when will try to prove that two is better single, "Christmas Lights," is an Obama has expressed dis- the president's four years are up, we than one. After a successful 2010, indication that they are continuing which saw Kanye West release what to head in the direction of their many critics hailed as the best album latest efforts, that should be enough Fridayl.21 of the year, and saw Jay-Z evolve to please all fans. The band's fifth Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning from rapper to author, the two friends album should be out sometime • are doing what Lebron James and this10. Beyonce*year. Jan.18-24 Dwayne Wade did before them - BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise 7:30 p.m. creating an unstoppable juggernaut Tuesday 1.18 of a team. their collaboration is set As far as pop music is concerned, one Miami Heat vs. Atlanta for a ...__..,._,--- 4. Therelease Strokes* early in the year. would have to argue that it's either Hawks Beyonce or Justin Timberlake who could make the claim· of being the AmericanAirlines Arena Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale 8:30 p.m. If most bands were to take as long Saturday 1.22 Michael Jackson of our generation. inLittle Miami Feat* 7:30 p.m. a hiatus as The Strokes have, they It's almost like Beyonce's career is Miami Heat vs. would probably be forgotten - but following the same path Jackson Toronto Raptors not The Strokes. This New York took in his video for "Billy Jean," Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale band has had such an impact on where every step lights up her path. 8p.m. music that fans have been craving Beyonce can do no wrong. She Wednesday 1.19 AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami this fourth album for years, even also wields enough power to have Galactic 7:30w/ Special p.m. Guests Corey when it seemed like the band was the best songwriters in the world Florida Panthers vs. over. The band members didn't writing her songs, so how can she Columbus Blue Jackets Glover and Corey Henry* disappear though. Albert Hammond go11. wrong?The Lonely Island* Jr. continued with his solo efforts as Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale 8 p.m. did lead singer Julian Casablancas Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise Florida Grand Opera: featuring the who also had a memorable appear- Two years ago we were singing along Thursday7:30 p.m. 1.20 Tales of Hoffman ance in The Lonely Island's debut to, "I'm On a Boat." Today, An_dy album "Incredibad." Now it seems Samberg and his crew have done it A Thousand Suns World Tour Ziff Ballet Opera House, they're ready for a 2011 comeback, again with the first single, "I Just Had * The ArshtSundayl.23 Center in Miami 7 p.m. and fans can breathe a much-needed Sex," off of their soon-to-be-released sigh of relief. 2011 Revolution Live in Red Hot Chili Peppers* album. It's not just that their music Los Vivancos is funny - it's really, really good. Drive-By Truckers*Ft. Lauderdale 8 p.m. 5. Whoever isn't excited for this album It won't be the same. The band that after watching the music video for Hard Rock Live in seemed to only get better with time Culture Room in Ft. Lauderdale 8 p.m. "I Just Had Sex" needs to have their Reel Big Fish vs. the Hollywood 7 p.m. lost one of its most important pieces funny bone checked. in lead guitarist, John Frusciante, Aqua bats who walked away in 2010. However, 2011 looks to be a great year Revolution Live in the Chili Peppers seem to thrive on in music. Just be sure to keep your this kind of thing. They've dealt Ft. Lauderdale 6 p.m. ears open. One of these might just •call into shows on RadioX every day to win free tickets to these events. For more information, contact RadioX at (954)-262-8457. with death, drug-addiction and feuds become your favorite album of before and have continued to create the year. incredible music. It will be exciting to see how the band has evolved in * Album title to be announced. this next album set for release some time this year.. I Arts & Entertainment 9 January 18, 2011 nsucurrent.nova.edu The 11 most anticipated movies of 2011

Written by: Juan Gallo got some superpowers to do it. His 7. "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark" superb cast includes James McAvoy, Horror is not my favorite genre. Michael Fassbender, January Jones, There aren't many horror films that i Rose Byrne · and Kevin Bacon. get me excited. "Don't Be Afrad It seems like 2011 is just This sequel takes audiences all of the Dark" is a different story, something audiences have to the way back to the origins of the though. First of all, it's produced and get through until 2012 and the famous superheroes and their leader co-written by Guillenno Del Toro, anticipated release of the next Professor X. who does monsters like no one else. Batman film. However, there are Director, Troy Nixey, is a Del Toro still some big movies to be released 4. "Green Lantern" protege and from what was revealed this year and since the biggest trend The Green Lantern is not as much of in the first teaser, this looks fantastic .. right now in movies is superheroes, a household name as, say, Supennan there are quite a few of those on this or Batman, but Ryan Reynolds is, 8. "Sherlock Holmes 2" list. These are some,of the biggest especially after being amed the One of the most entertaining films of releases to mark on your calendar. hottest man alive and most recently 2009 was Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock the hottest, single, man alive. Holmes." Not only was it smart and COURTESY OF WWW.IMBD.COM 1. "Captain America: The First Reynolds had huge success in 2010 funny, it had great acting, which Chris Evans in a scene from "Captain America: The First Avenger." The movie is set to reach theatres this year. Avenger" · { and he's probably hoping he can keep resulted in wonderful chemistry Chris Evans was a controversial this momentum going in 2011 as Hal between its two stars, Robert Downey choice to play the superhero · who Jordan, the test pilot given a mystical Jr. and Jude Law. In 2011, they will represents America. I wanted Brad green ring, which empowers him and bring all of these ingredients together Pitt or Leonardo DiCaprio but gives him a cool green suit. again for a sequel and it should be, my vote didn't count. Still, it may again! quite entertaining. turn out that Evans was the perfect 5. "Super 8" choice. This movie has the potential, J.J. Abrams. That's all you need to 9. ''Harry Potter and the Deathly if the story is as g od as the action tell me to get me to see this film. Hallows: Part 2" probably will be, to be the biggest In fact, don't expect to know much Now that the first half has been superhero franchise of all. I mean, more than this. Much like like released, and after a decade of box- he's Captain America. "Cloverfield," Abrams likes to keep office domination; the beloved his projects tightly under wrap, so I franchise comes to an end. This is 2. "Thor" can't tell you much about the plot. I certainly one of the most anticipated Another superhero movie - this one can tell you, however, that Abrams films of the year. ·Harry ·and his started off with negative opinions - has a next-to-immaculate record so friends will put up their final attack that was until a trailer leaked online far as a director and producer, and if against Voldemort as audiences are and blew fans away. The action he keeps this up, he'll be considered escorted back to Hogwarts for one Aaron Eckhart in "Battle: Los Angeles." sequences look amazing, Chris the next Spielberg before long. grandiose final chapter. Helmsworth looks like he was born to play Thor, and the rest of the cast is 6. "Cowboys & Aliens" 10. "Battle: Los Angeles:' nothing short of stellar - including It's the 1800s in Arizona and all that "Battle: Los Angeles" is . "Saving and be the best film of the year. we know it, but it will put smiles on the beautiful Natalie Portman who stands in the way of an imminent Priv te Ryan" meets "Independence kid's faces, and adults as well. may be polishing _an Oscar soon for . ali_en invasion is a few cowboys and Day." Aaton Eckhart and Michelle 11. '_'The Moppets" "Black Swan." You won't want to their horses. But who doesn't like the Rodriguez star in this war movie The Muppets are beloved. Their These are just some of the great miss this one. cowboys chances when they are led in which humans must defend · comedy has been of the purest and movies tliat are coming out this year. by superstar Daniel Craig? Now that themselves against· an alien attack. most innocent kind and we love them It should be another prqfitable year 3. ''X-Men: First Class" he's stepped away from the lronman However, what makes this film for how good they are. This year they for the popcorn industry. Keep an eye When the Batman franchise began franchise, director Jon· Favreau unique, is the feel it has of an make a comeback ·in a film written out for other movies that didn't make to flop, Chris Nolan saved it. will hope that this film matches actual documented battle rather by Jason Segel, which features an this list. It's a long year and there are Can "Kick-Ass" director Matthew the success of "Ironman," and why than an unbelievable orgy of array of talent lending their voices. always hidden cinema treasures out Vaughn do the same for the beloved shouldn't · it? It looks like a really special effects and tricks. This This film may not win an Oscar next there to be found. X-Men franchise? He's certainly fun movie. could actually surprise everyone year and it may not change cinema as

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"For a The man behind this project is Alan single word to form a barrier," Gribben said, Gribben, a distinguished research professor "it seems such an unnecessary state of affairs." at Auburn University at Montgomery in Actually, Gribben's edits involve more than Alabama. Gribben has completed scholarly just a single word. Apparently "injun" will also "The Bachelor" Brad Womack and his 30 potential partners. Womack received a second season on the show after not choosing any of the women during season 11. work on Twain, and his academic background be changed or deleted. Now Tom Sawyer's . includes a Ph.D. from University of California nightmare from the cave is just "Joe." Has the at Berkeley. slope already acquired a slippery sheen? Gribben reasons that the changes make In the early 1800s, Englishman Thomas the book accessible to those who find the word Unlike the majority of "The Bachelor" you for dumping two women - he seems like Bowdler published a family-friendly edition _ objectionable and offer an alternative for grade of Shakespeare's plays to avoid offense. fans, I was pleasantlY' surprised to hear that he is on the show for the "right reasons." school readers. For example, Lady Macbeth shrieks, "Out, Brad Womack (a.k.a. the man who turned down Besides getting slapped by the first The saga of Huck and Jim requires crimson spot!" Chopping up a literary classic both girls during the final rose ceremony) was woman out of the limo, it looks like Womack maturity to absorb that grade schoolers do usually makes the one wielding the cleaver back for another shot at love. might find the love of his life in this new batch not have. Even high school literature classes look silly. Womack made the right choice. How of characters. However, if he doesn't choose would need guidance from teachers to help At the start of his story, Huck tells us can you ask a man to propose to one of two a woman at the end of this season, I think students understand the work's historical and that we readers first learned about him from women if he is not in love with either of them? we can assume he is just an idiot and doesn't social contexts. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." "That book I understand the premise of the show is to find know what he wants. But, he, at least, deserves Gribben's word surgery changes Twain's was made by Mr. Mark Twain, and he told the your "soul mate," fall in love and get married. the chance to prove that he has changed. work in countless ways and not for the bener. truth, mainly." But that doesn't happen for everyone, so Let's hope there aren't two more women left To select a random passage, let's look at · Changing Twain's words alters the truth Chapter 42. Jim has helped an old doctor remove of his work - the way people spoke and why fight it? broken-hearted at the end. a bullet from Torn Sawyer to save his life. Men thought about African Americans in the 19th This time around, Womack seems like a Until the final rose is extended, kick back in the crowd want to hang Jim, but they senle century - and underestimates a reader's changed man. After going through therapy - and enjoy "the most dramatic season yet." for merely cursing him and beating him up. The willingness to absorb Twain's fundamental who wouldn't with the entire country hating doctor stands against the crowd in Jim's defense: message about the dehumanization of slavery. • '1 never see a slave that was a bener nuss [nurse] Flying during· the holidays: .A story of survival

has a conspiracy theory taken on such a life of its own and made the general public look just as ignorant and ridiculous. I'm not claiming that exceptions haven't happened. But a few bad apples doesn't mean Written by: the entire agency is ronen. Samantha Harfenist Maybe it's because I've seen first-hand what happens when security measures fail. Maybe it's because I'm a sci-fl fan. Or maybe, just maybe, it's because I have more important things to do than wonder if some over-worked, With all the fuss about the new airport would give me the pat-down, but, alas, no under-paid TSA agent is getting his jollies via security measures, you'd think the federal one volunteered. Apparently, that measure padded pat-downs or cartoon-like photos of government was trying to install a requirement costs extra. However, my return flight from my blurry outline. for anal probing before boarding. Perhaps the Buffalo had the machine and I was granted the I understand that individuals have body people who so vehemently protest the body invasive scanning experience. A TSA agent monitors a passenger being body scanned at the Los Angeles International Airport. image issues. A lot of us do. "I'd be perfect if scans and pat-downs are afraid that the sticks I asked the TSA agents if I could see I could just change this," etc. But my parents lodged up there will shake loose. my body scan. They agreed. I was shocked, shouldn't have to bury me for that. People As an avid science-fiction fan, I was very stunned and horrified. I looked like a tall, want to keep their privacy from the big, bad excited to get the "Star Trek" experience. But skinny boy wearing a push-up bra. My head sure to endure both invasive security measures. government. That's fine. But those innocent my experience during the holidays burst my could have substituted for Yorick's ·skull in The pat-down couldn't have been more boring. 150 mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters on Trekkie bubble. And I'm hoping to enlighten Hamlet for all the facial features I could see. Honestly, I've had a more touch-feely session that one plane shouldn't have to burn alive in a the neurotic Monk-wannabes out there about I've seen coloring books with bener with my doctor for my yearly check-up. How plane crash for your privacy. the real deal. quality pictures. My mammogram looked do these people do "mole patrol" for skin No terrorist attack against an airline took First of all, it wasn't "get a body scan more graphic. Hmm, I wonder if my doctor cancer? GYN anybody? Prostate inspection? place this year. Thank God, thank science or or a pat-down." Most passengers were filing took those x-rays home for his own nefarious Having flown during Thanksgiving thank the TSA. Did the extra security measures through the regular x-ray machines. On my interests. Sound ridiculous? Welcome to the and New Year's, I can tell you that the hype help? We'll never know. And when it comes outbound flight from the Fort Lauderdale world of logic. Corne on in. It's gening lonely has been ridiculous. Not since the Red down to it, isn't the lack of fear and grief all airport, there was no "Federal Fetish in here. Scare of the 1950s, when people thought that truly maners? Machine." I looked around for the agent who To ensure journalistic integrity, I made there were Communist spies everywhere, January 18, 2011 I nsucurrent.nova.edu Opinions 11 A little child shall lead them Challenging the ''pink for girls, blue for boys'' mentality

attend which are more open-minded. I'm not saying to separate him from the other kids in his neighborhood. They can give the local school a try. But if it proves too hard on him, Wiitten by: then be should be tranferred to a Samantha Harfenist place where he will be safe, . both physically and mentally. It's not a solution, but a tem- porary fix. There will be no solution Dyson Kilodavis is a sweet with innocence and joy. It breaks until we can educate the mainstream and outgoing 5-year-old boy who is my heart to think that such a special about issues such as this, until we can about to enter kiridergarten. He loves young boy might be tormented by rise to a level of absolute tolerance. climbing trees arid his favorite colors the unjust bigotry of our society. His 5-year-old Dyson Kilodavis appears in a tutu with his mother on The Today Show. Dyson drew media But, just like world peace, I don't are pink, purple and red. Dyson also unique spirit shouldn't suffer from attention atter his mother released a non-fictional book about a 4-year-old boy who enjoyed items and see that happening anytime soon. activities traditionally associated with girls. likes to wear pink tutus. those who cannot see his bravery in Before you judge my opinion Beginning at the age of two, publicly showing that he's proud of that Dyson shouldn't attend school Dyson began wearing girls clothing who he is. in his tutu, I urge you to watch a because he liked the way it felt. His He won't change what makes when he enters the rocky terrain of While his parents' support will video of him playing. Look at the family grew to support his choice him different. He won't hide what middle school and high school. soothe some grief, the agony he'll innocence and purity of his spirit. m and his mother wrote a book entitled makes him special. He won't stop I was bullied in sixth grade suffer at school will be ever-present Then i agine that young spirit · "My Princess Boy." This inspiring being what challenges the norms of when I accidentally got a haircut that in his mind. Dyson's older brother dimmed by the cruelty of a society story would be perfect except for society. And that makes this child mirrored Demi Moore's in "Ghost". asked their parents why couldn't they that descimates all those who dare to one problem. Dyson wants to attend braver than many adults. For three months, I came home in just let the young boy be happy? This be extraordinary. school in his pink tutu. I applaud his parents for tears. And no matter how much my spurred the couple to accept their I emphatically agree that all I desperately wish this was a supporting him. Some would try mom said it would pass, their words child the way he is. I wish the rest of people should be able to express concievable dream but if he goes to change their child, make him still hurt. I remember it to this day. our society was so understanding. their individuality in public. A man through with this, it will tum into a something other than who he is. And that was only three months, Why can't we just let Dyson be or woman should be able to dress nightmare. Their support will give him strength and relatively mild compared to happy? Such a simple question with as they please and proudly show Children can be cruel. And as he faces the bard times ahead. the bullying young Dyson will no no e.asy answers. it to the world. Unfortunately, the adults are no different. From the The mother paints a pretty doubt encounter. Violence can occur as well. ignorance of the world we live in still Romans' brutal Christian gladiator picture of people offering support Will Dyson be able to cope Boys are more likely to act out causes us to fight for that. fights to the torture of Jews in the to Dyson. I was surprised and with the bullying in school because physically when it comes to But a 5-year-old boy shouldn't Holocaust, history is filled with thrilled at this news. Yet, this he has such strong familial support? bullying. The thought of physical be the the one to fight that battle. examples of how society persecutes flowery fantasy of worldwide public It's a possibility but not a probability. violence against young Dyson turns those who are different. support might not continue into the Humans are social animals and we my stomach. --· Ri"ght now, Dyson is so filled tough times ahead for little Dyson crave acceptance from our peers. There are schools that be can On the Scene As told to: Samantha Harfenist

On Jan. 8, 22-year-old Jared Loughner opened fire in a rally held at a supermarket in Tucson, Ariz. He killed six people, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl. Among the 12 injured was U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who remains in critical condition. Giffords was the intended target. What do you think can be learned from the tragedy in Arizona last week?

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