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COULSON TAKES No HOSTAGES Lynn Mutch . Coulson. "Right now in FBI files, there are never totally replace Staff Writer clues pointing to 9111 but they still don't Human Intelligence. We know where they are." need both." "There Had to be an intelligence fail­ Coulson said there . "GOOGLE IS A BETTER ure. We didn't know about it." should have been warning S~ began Danny Coulson's lecture on SEARCH ENGINE THAN WHAT ringing well before terrorism past and present and particularly THE FBI CURRENTLY HAS." 9/11. "These same people the 9/11 bombings. - DANNY COULSON Coulson is a 30-year veteran of the hijacked a jet in France to FBI; a former commander who instituted Coulson added that for decades the fly into the Eiffel Tower. their counter-terror force and led the FBI has been asking congress for funds to They didn't succeed, ,but Oklahoma City bomoing investigation. He improve their computer systems. only because they could­ talked tough on why these bombings hap­ "The things the FBI and CIA have u't tJy." pened and didn't hold ·back on criticism of been doing, or not doing, is a product of So they came to the limitations the FBI and CIA are faced .the government. Write to your congress­ America to learn how. with. man, ask him what he is doing to ensure Coulson's response to Coulson said, "In the '70s there were that the FBI gets the funding it needs." that issue is to tighten investigatio~s intodirty tricks campaigns Coulson was adamant that the reason immigration. by the FBI, which resulted in guidelines Bin Laden and other terrorists have - ..A 47-year old man that hampered the FBI's ability to gather become bold enough to bring the terro-r to should not be coming data. It ended in layers of democracy in the our doorstep is because America did not here to school. He's had agency's set-up meaning we can catch peo­ retaliate after Lebanon and after the his shot." ple after the event but not stop them from · Embassy bombings. Coulson was committing it. Up until 9111 it was almost "It showed our enemies that we were staunch in his support of F.B.I. veteran Danny Coulson addressed terrorism in a impossible to open a terrorism investiga­ weak. We did nothing, so they got bolder." the leadership of public forum sponsored by Harper College. tion." Another reason for the intelligence President Bush. Coulson continued by saying that the failure of 9/11 was the disbanding of "This bombing awakened a sleeJ;ting . intelligence from other nations and strategy FBI and CIA do not have data systems that Human Intelligence (spy) networks that giant. It brought us all together. Pakistan has been superb. It makes for a strong allow them to exchange information President Carter oversaw in favor of and these other countries saw that it was a coalition," "Google is a better search engine Satellite technology. time to choose sides. We- have this tremen­ continued on page 9 than what the FBI currently has," said "Satellites are useful but they can dous leadership. Now we are starting to get HARRY -POTTER: FRIEND,• OR FoE? Mary-Ann Karaganis classrooms and school libraries," said Likened to the occult, the detractors Of course, there may be another reason. Editor author Judy Blume in the New York Times feel J.K. Rolwings' fantastical world vali­ "Children are fascinated in magic in October 1999. "I knew this was corning. dates witchcraft and wizardry in direct vio-· because they wished it was true," said 14- Headlines screaming about "The The only surprise is that it took so long." lation to the teachings of Christianity. ·year old Limra of Georgia on Kidspeak!, at Sorcerer's Stone" pulling in $93.5M neg­ Blume is no stranger to the banned book "Immersed in the val~es taught at www.kidspeak.org, "but they know it's lect to mention that the Harry Potter series list. Most of her books have ended up on Hogwart's School for Witchcraft and NOT real. That is the reason they are so tops another list: most challenged book of the AFA list over the years. · Wizardry, children become spiritually fascinated in the subject." · 1999 and 2000. But wait. The world's newest sweet­ blind," said Berit Kjos on American Family Regardless, the numbers speak for According to the American Library heart', the bespeckled boy of 4 Privet Drive, Association's website. "They lost their nat­ themselves. In its first weekend of play, Association's website, The Harry Potter banned in schools and libraries across the ural aversion for the devious spirits repre­ "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" series has been challenged more than any country? On what grounds? What could sented by the 'creatures and symbols in this broke records for highest first-weekend other book, and has been banned in 13 anyone have against the gentle hero that · eerie world." gross, taking in $93 .5M and highest single­ states by 23 different communities. stands strong against all adversaries? Why The image-filled descriptions of the day sales, bringing in $31.5M on the "In Minnesota, Michigan, New York, would anyone fight to prevent his or her wizarding world promote ·an unhealthy Friday of its opening. All of this three days California and South Carolina, parents children from reading such a whimsical attachment to the occult, according to a before filming on the second of the series, who feel the books promote interest in the · fantasy? For the very reasons that children number of parents, church· members and continued on page 9 occult have called for their removal from and parents love Harry's world. school officials across the United States.

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PRESIDENT'S ROLLINS' RAMBLINGS Paul Rollins is busy getting in shape for 2. Take the stairs. Whether you live th£: holidays. Here are some tips for you. in an apa~ent, have a basement, or hike PLACE from class to class to around campus, stairs Steve McHugh can be a great way to raise endurance. Run Dr. Robert Brender Sports Co-Editor up the stairs, and walk down using that College President time for recovery. Through close observation of stu­ 3. Use a heart rate monitor. For the There is light at the end of the dents at Harper, I discovered that the most efficient home cardio workouts, use a semester... majority of you prefer to do your workouts monitor to make sure you're training in the At this time of year, many of you in the confine~ of your own home. Flipping right target z·ones. probably don't have time to read anything TV channels day and night, you see count­ 4. Ride the bike. Get on a stationary other than a textbook. I hope that you will less commercials for high budget gyms bike or use a street bike; either way, you read this issue of The Harbinger and that it with hot girls and guys. But the college are benefiting yourself. gives you Hie momentum needed to move community is lifting less in the weight 5. Sports Drills 101. Line sprints, forward in your studies and successfully room and more in the living room. figure eights, the sixty second drill, the complete this semester. These tips will help make your home Russian drill, and many other agility Some of you probably need to take a workouts more effective than ever. Many enhancers can greatly help your endurance. minute to reflect and remember why you workouts can be done wrong. At the gym, Football, basketball, wrestling, hockey, · are studying so hard. It is an investment in Harper College and Delta College in you have the benefit of other lifters notic­ soccer, and baseball all involve these heart­ yourself; you are learning for your future. Michigan co-sponsor the conference. ing your problem. At gyms fike Lifetime pounding warm-ups that can be done ev~n All of our students juggle numerous Harper College has long been a leader in Fitness you can have your own pers~mal if your not involved in a sport. responsibilities. Many of our students work advocating the concept of collaborative spotter. At home, you only have yourself to 6. Join the club. If you realize that full or part time while attending classes. teaching. Now, it is a natiomil trend, and rely on. So try to call a friend over if you you really lack motivation, a local training Others have family obligations which Harper continues to be at the forefront.. are getting into workouts like benching. may just be your answer. Whether you require an investment of time <- Some of our Parker Palmer·gave the conference's "I used to have my best friend spot chose to run, bike, swim, skate, or do any­ students participate in the various clubs keynote address. He tailored his remarks me. everyday while in rugh school, then he thing else imaginable, groups can help you and student activities available on campus specifically to community colleges and the joined the Air Force and I had to get used push toward your goals. and off campus within the community. learning communities concept. In that to my·own routine," said Brett Ruffino, a 7. Pump up the intensity. Music Anmptu category, students the others that line the wall of building L "There are teams out there that train "Our goal is to have fun," said pick a topic randomly and must then speak by the elevator. The team wiil head to like crazy," said Przybylo. "They work all Przybylo, the Harper College Director of intelligibly for seven minutes and support Peoria for state before hosting regionals the time· and have very little fun. They're Forensics. "We. focus on being good com­ their analysis with credible facts. here at Harper in March. Nationals will be the ones that win nationals every year. If municators and having fun doing it." In Oral Interpretation, the student held in Fort Worth, Texas, in April. Not that's what it takes to win, then it's not In his six years at Harper College, picks a theme and then uses various mixed that the team has to travel to find worthy worth winning it." - Przyby1o has been having a lot of fun, and media to persuade the judges to feel the adversaries. Instead, Przybylo credits his team's winning in the process. He's helped his same way as the spe~ker. "It's not really like, 'Join the Harper enthusiasm, organization and high expecta­ team develop into national competitors. By definition, "forensics" means speech team and see the wodd,"' said tions in themselves as why they've done so year after year. Starting at 14th in the "argumentative." Forensic competitions are _ Przybylo. "Illinois is such a competitive well. Oh, and don't forget fun, the most . nation and progressing until the team persuasive in nature. Larger universities state that we don't really have to go too far important ingredient. . reached fifth for the second year in a row sport debate teams as well as individual for good competition." Team members must be full-time stu­ this past spring, Przybylo heads into the competitors, which is uncommon at the Harper College has won regionals dents at Harper College, and they only upcoming state and regional competitions junior college level. two years in a row and looks good for this have two years of availability. If you would with eight of last year's winners. No small "Most debaters tend to be more aca­ year, too. With eight students back to com­ like to find out more about the Harper feat when you consider that most of the demic by nature," said Przybylo. "So they pete after !list year's fifth. place finish in College Speech Team, contact Jeff team members have never competed in are more likely to go to a four-year school nationals, the~e's little doubt that the team Przybylo at 925.6975. forensics before joining Harper's team. right away. It doesn't really make sense to "We have one of the biggest pro­ try to have a debate team at this level. And - ICing Crosswoni - - - ICing Crosswoni - grams in the country," said Przybylo. "We I haven't had anyone ask about (having have anywhere from 14-20 members. It one), either." depends on the year. And most of them Individual events are no less arduous have never d_one this kind of thing before. than their more combative brother, howev­ They come into this because it looks inter­ er. The various competitions teach team esting." members how to research, write, appreciate Forensics is interesting, and difficult. literature, work as a team, set goals, and A purely academic pursuit, competitors achieve them. Though the team members face off individually as they spend a set compete individually, as a team they amount of time interpreting a particular research and share information. They also topic, then defending it based on previous practice in front of their teammates for research. Students choose a maximum of constructive criticism and the occasional NOR T H C E NTRAL CO l lEG E six events at each tournament to compete pat on the back. TRANSFER S T UDENTS in from the following: Prose, Poetry, Duet, Przybylo must enjoy the preparations Dramatic Interpretation, Oral - and competitions as much as his speech Interpretation, Informative, Persuasive, team, having been involved in forensics Speech to Entertain, Extemporary, since his own high school days. "That's Impromptu, Reader's Theater, and more time doing it than not doing it," he Communication Analysis. said. And his experience seems to be work­ Some of the events are theatrical in -ing for the Harper team.

SPEECH TOURNAMENT RESULTS Joliet Jr. College on Nov 17. 2001 1st place- Harper College (94 points) _ Transfer students Ed Riegert and Dawn VanKampen ar.e amo ng 2nd place- Richland Community College (78 points) the many transfer students mak.ing an impact at North Central. 3rd place- College of DuPage (70 points) 4th place--Kishwaukee Community College (70 points) At North Central College, our tradition of academic A representative excellenee and opportunity places value on a pursuit of Illinois Central College on Oct. 26-27, 2001 will be learning that lasts a llfutlme. for you. this pursuit involves on campus on 1st place- Harper College (146 points) transition from one institution to another- a transition 2nd place- North Central College (64 points) _- December 6 that we are committed to making suc<::enfuL 3rd place- Northwestern University (58 points) in the J Building 4th place- Bradley University (46 points) Wlth some college credit already behiod you. you are ·near J-143 5th place- Illinois State University (42 points) well on -your way to making a difference. join the tr'adttion. Contact the Offi<::e of Admissio n at (630)637-5800 or TRANSFER Moraine Valley on Oct. 20, 2001 OF CtiDIT visit oor Website www. northcentralcoll~e.edu . 1st place- Harper College (120 points) • Your prMious tv~~m.-ork is evolucrted ~ 2nd place- Illinois State University (104 points) • ·Onf ~ hoor ~­ 3rd place- Northwestern University (90 points) uedit hoor; cne quartet hour 4th place- North Central College (82 points) llqllllis .667 of o mclil ·~~out 5th place- Joliet Community College (16 points) • I iO houn rtqlllfed fOI erililuotion 6th place- Illinois Central College (8 points) • lest 30 ltw.-l mtiSf Ia l tompleiecl at lt_or1h (dol l L..-~~-·-·------·__j THE HARBINGER NOVEMBER 26 2001

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RETIREE DIGS UP Yo~t've learned a lot. At Elmhurst, you'll NEW INTERESTS learn more. Nancy Huggins Archeology course, he did field study. Planning w earn a four-year degree? C..onsider Elmhurst College. In "America's Best Colleges," the annual survey by U.S. N~ws staff writer Mitchell dug for primitive Native & World R~port, we rank in the top tier of the Midwest's liberal American and modem artifacts in arts colleges. Sixty-two-year-old Jack Mitchell· Macktown, IL, located north of Rockford. retired early to continue his education at We earn such d isri nctions. year afrcr year, by offering superior The team camped at the site for a week. reaching on a personal scale. More chan 90 p(·tcenr of our Harper College. After surveying and digging for artifacts, "Although I'm not going for a faculty hold the high<>st degrees in their fidds. These talent~.._j scholars they spent a day in the lab washing, clean­ are ar Efanhurst because they love to reach, in small classes. degree, it's just something I have always ing, sorting and analyzing the discoveries. where they know dl.e,ir students as ind~vid:ua.ls. Our ave~age class wanted to do. I took early retirement so I Mitchell's interests include the has: 19 students. A faculty member. nor a ~e-dching assistant. reaches could do these things," said Mitchell. Harper Anthropology Club which visits every cla."s. The busy student has taken Drawing museums and related sites for study. He Elm.hurst is sntall by design~ rich in resources and opportunities I and II. With Computer Graphics Design I belongs to the Sauk Trail Archeology Club (jnduding 52 undergraduate n1ajors). ()n a classic canlpus. and II under his belt, Mitchell squeezed in and the Chicago Archeological Society. in~-~. channing suburb, we prcp.are studcnrs of many ages and back- a sculpture class over the summer. The intrepid student has also traveled grounds for lives of service. opportunity, and achievement. • Currently in his second semester of ceram­ on two Harper tours to Mexico. He plans Friendly. challenginl,i. comprehensive, and innovative-Eim.hursr ics, art and design would seem to be his another trip to study ancient civilization is what college ought to be. focus. during spring break. This summer Mitchell ,,/ But the retired engineer and busi­ will travel to ·Peru. That trip, as with his /j~ Is Elmhurst the place for you? ness-owner also finds strong favor with others, will be with the Harper College ' I ' For ntorc information, call (630) 6J7-3400 to arrange a c.arnpus visit anthropology. Introduction to Anthropology department and interview with an admission counselor. Eltnhurst is unusually Anthropology covered the culture of Mitchell doesn't limit his future stud­ transfCr friendly. About one in three of our srudents is a transfer stu­ den c. You owe it to yourself to learn nu•re about us. Native Americans while Meso-American ies to anthropology and archeology.' He Anthropology studies the cultures of wants to enroll in art appreciation and art Mexico and Central America. history classes. Mitchell plans on digging When asked to pick his favorite into the art department as well. He hopes class, Mitchell said, "All of them. That's to take more ceramics, sculpture, painting why I take them." and drawing classes. A resident of Elk Grove Village, 190 Prospect Avenue Mitchell has expanded his studies beyond ~ Elmhurst College Elnthurst. Illinois 60126' · 3296' textbooks and classrooms. As part of an What college ought to be. .. (6j()) 617·3400 [email protected] www.elmhurst.cdu

Jack Mitchell decided to speed things up by retiring from the business world. He now spends most of him time taking classes at Harper, so~ething t~at he'~ wanted to do for a long time. Mitchell stands in front of some of has ceramac creations. THE HARBINGER PAGE6 NOVEMBER 26, 2001 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Mar-Ann Karaganis I believe inSanta, too. As I have chil­ Editor-In Chief dren, I get to experience Christmas through - · their eyes, and it feeds that belief. Yet it The end-of-term craze began as soon goes beyond that for me. as Thanksgiving ended. Every Christmas, I make an effort to Suddenly, everyone realizes they only keep Santa alive and well. I become Santa have a few weeks left to learn a full semes­ for someone who otherwise would get ter's worth of work. On top of that, gifts nothing. I make a little bitof magic happen. need to be purchased and travel plans need You've all seen them: the worn little to be arranged. trees at the front of area stores decorated Did I mention the fact that all the rel­ with paper bUlbs. The Secret Santa trees. atives are stopping by and the rug needs You're supposed to pick one of the shampooed first? paper bulbs off the tree and buy the child Take a minute to breathe and relax. on it a gift. Put down the duster and grab a seat. There The bulb lists the child's first name, are more important things to think about age and wish list. Your gift will most likely . this time of year. be the only one the child receives. All ovw the country, thousands of Too many people have been laid off; people face the holidays with nothing. too few jobs are available. The affects of Despite the amazingly generous outpouring 9/1 I continue to snowball. of support for the 9/11 victims and fami­ For all. the billions of dollars raised lies, very little has made its way to the for the victims and their families, other local food pantry or shelter. victims of the tragedy will go unheard and In our own back yards, familie have · forgotten. You have the power to make a little to look forward to, and children will difference to these people ... to these chil­ lose their faith in Santa Claus. dren. I'm often teased_at my belief in You can be Samantha Stevens from magic. I still hope so very much that one Bewitched or Harry Potter from the J.K. day I'll twitch my nose and a new house rowlings books and make a little magic. wiii appear. I wish I could be Harry Potter You can be Saint Nicholas, the greatest heading off to hogwarts School of philanthropist that ever lived. And all it Witchcraft and Wizardry. I dream of the · will take is a $I 5 gift to a child. day I get my first wand. How cool is that? Al\'e we , THeRe Yer. i> Let's fight hate with love. ,,

SHOW THE· HEART OF AMERICA Like most Americans. millions of young people Corporations and organizations can visit have been deeply affected by the terrorist attacks. The Heart of America Foundation s website at They are asking for a way to get personally involved· www.heartofamerica.org for information about - - and make a difference. how they can help. Retail orders may be placed , ~?' By purchasing The Heart of America Pin. corporations directly with the pin s manufacturer, Friends, Inc. and organizations can suppoit the relief efforts and also at 1-877-1-CARE PfrolS (422-7374). I ll[ help young people gei involyed in creating a better 1 world. All pro ts from the sale of pins will support The Heart of America Foundations community programS '-'= HEARTOF and Family Relief Fund for the families of the victims T AMERICA" of terrorism. Show the world the power of love. THE HARBINGER NOVEMBER 26, 2001 PAGE7 HARPER 0 PINIO· N P 0 L L . Charles Cann, StaffWriter Felicia Blangiardo, Photographer

You can learn some interesting things in the halls of Harper, especially when talking to students, staff and faculty at reg­ istration time: What class would you recommend, and Gus Gustafson, 2nd year student· Hozefa Quebuddin, 1st year student Crystal Sanchez, 1st year student why? **Recommends Greg Herriges, ENG102** **Recommends (head of CIS dept)** **Recommends Mrs. Susan Farmer, PSY** "I really like his style because he gets into what "I took system analysis and design class. It is a "PSY I 06. She makes the class fun and every­ he is talking about and understands what we are good class, very enthusiast. And the Prof. one gets along with her. She also makes sure we talking about." explains very well with examples .. " know what she taught."

Michael Herzog, 2nd year student Janet Wassira, 2nd year student Jose Macias, 3rd year student Christina Steinbuck, 1st year, Pharmacy **Recommends Professor Tbevec, PSY** **Recommends Dr. L. Pennisi, MTH** **Recommends Mr. Herriges** **Recommends Professor J. Gallagher, BIO** "She is a pretty easy-going teacher. She offers "The teacher is really great. He pays attention "ENG I 01 because he makes the class fun and "BIO 110 with Professor Gallagher because he is extra credit and helps other students out." and makes sure you understand Ordinary · he knows what he is talking about; he knows his a great teacher. He teaches us a lot and it's a very - Differential Equation." subject." fun class."

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Governme~tC;r;ers I SPRING CREDIT TOUCHTONE SPRING CREDIT OPERATOR· REGISTRATION ASSISTED TELEPHONE 847.925.1515 REGISTRATION Job Fair .847.397.11 00 Nov. 19- Dec. 20, 2001 Jan. 7 - 15, 2002 Jan. 7 - 24, 2002 Mon. -Thu. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday; November 29, 2001 Mon.- Thu., 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. FINAL REGISTRATiON 3:00P.M.- 6:00P.M. Nov. 30- Dec. 21, 2001 FOR SPRING Jan. 4, 11 and 18, 2002 ALL STUDENTS Harper College Fri., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. II Jan. 19, 2002 Student and Administration Center Student & Administration Center­ Sat. (Jan. 19 only), 9 a.m.-12 noon "A Building" A137a Scheduled to attend as of November 8, 2001 Sat. 9 - 11:30 a.m. SPRING IN·PERSON AmeriCorps REGISTRATION Chicago Police Department Defense Comr.1ct Management Agcru:y Nov. 26- Dec. 20, 2001 SPRING CLASSES Des Pl:tint>S Police Department Ulinois Department of Human Services Student & Administration Center­ Ulinois State Police A137a BEGIN ON North Amora Police Department Palos Hills Police Department Jan. 7 - 24, 2002 Probation & C<>un Services, l8an Development U.S. Sct•ret Service SPRING E·MAIL LATE REGISTRATION Will County Sheriffs Ofiit-e REGISTRATION FOR SPRING Free and open to all local area college students Nov. 26- Dec. 21, 2001 Jan. 22 - 24, 2002 Bring plenty of resumes and dress for success! www.harpercollege.com Student & Administration Center­ 'SPRING CE REGISTRATION A137a *Sponsored by the Government Coll

HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBIT IN HARPER'S HALLS

Katie Novak McElheny Sophmore Junior Senior Junior John Hersey High School Palatine High School Schaumburg High School Buffalo Grove High School Sepia Toned Photo Paint on Photo Photography· Photography The· local High School Art Exhibit will be featured at Harper through December seventh. The exhibit includes artwork tromlocal High School teachers and students and is shown throughout the halls ot Building P.

PLAY REVIEW: MAGNOLIAS MOVIE REVIEW: "HARRY PolTER BLOSSOM IN HARPER'S BASEMENT AND THE SORCERER'S STONE" Lynn Mutch We follow these friends as Shelby marries, Mary-Ann Karaganis and I cringed in our seats at the end. Staff Writer becomes pregnant, has her child and even­ Editor For me, it was Robbie Coltrane's ren­ tually dies through complications of her dition of the gentle giant, ·Rubeus Hagrid, "Steel Magnolias" is a favorite movie diabetes. Having spent four years reading all that made the film. Shambling and a little of mine so I came fully prepared for disap­ Given this storyline, any production about Harry Potter and his incredible world less than bright, his catchphrase of "I did­ pointment in the live version. Who could - of "Steel Magnolias" runs the risk of of magical beings, I admit to being unhap­ n't ought to have told you that" was deliv­ compete with Dolly Parton's 'talents' after becoming mired in the sentimental. py when I heard that a movie was in the · ered_withjust the right amount ofbemuse­ all? Luckily the Harper production avoided this works. ment to make you want to hug him. It was I was pleasantly surprised that pitfall. The Ensemble, directed by Todd How could a movie capture .the beau­ a treat to see Coltrane's funny side again Harper's Ensemble players captivated me Ballantyne, created a perfect balance, ty and mystique found in the pages of my ·after his recent foray into more serious with their own spirited version of this girly expertly intertwined; of comedy and often-read book? roles. classic. pathos. The performance captivated tlie I'm happy to report that I needti't The special effects surprised and I only wish I'd taken a gas mask. I'm entire audience. By the end, a chorus· of have worried. Well, not too much, anyway. amazed all of us, especially me. Having sure I was lightheaded from the copious sniffles and surreptitious eye-wipes sur­ J.K. Rawling's insistence that only seen several QJ.lidditch matches in my -amounts of hairspray floating around as the rounded me. I have to admit, I joined them. British actors to play the main characters. head, it came alive at last on seeing the play progressed. Hazard warning signs on In the very first scene, Shelby has a · paid off in most cases. film's version on-the big screen. The blue the door may not have been a bad idea! diabetic seizure and her mother reveals her Although Daniel Radcliffe captured screen intruded once or twice but it didn't "Steel Magnolias" tells the story of inability to have children. The scene is par­ Harry's innocence it was at the expense of really matter in the excitement of the game. six women, M'Lynn and her daughter ticularly well done with enough rea!ism to his mischievousness. Radcliffe's perform­ The computer-generated ogre, on the Shelby, cantankerous Ouiser, recently wid­ have you holding your breath. ance was somewhat flat ~nd dull through­ other hand, disappointed even my youngest owed Clairee, the secretive Annelle and This play worked because the audi­ out. However, Ruppert Grint and Emma son. "It looks like rubber," said my six-year Truuvy, who owns the local beau'ty parlor. ence could easily believe these six women Watson managed to bring Ron and old. He was right. • . If ever ha!r deserved·a special men­ had been friends for years. The ensemble Hermione to life. Columbus carries the plot through tion, this is it. Annelle's big hair transport­ had a great dynamic and gelled really well Grint had enough grit and attitude to beautifully despite cutting a number of key ed me back to the 80's as sqon as the lights as a group. With almost perfect comedic show the spunkier side of Ron without parts and the interactions between the char­ went up and Truuvy's locks were almost a timing the cast gave an. outstanding per­ overpowering Harry. Hermione, it seems, acters hit the mark. character on their own. Props, hair and cos­ formance. was written with Watson in mind. She had The. mutual distaste between Harry tumes throughout were great; they elicited Hats off to Maria Proctor as Truuvy exactly the right hautiness to every line. · and the unctious Draco Malfoy, played by laughs all by themselves. and Lara Grauer as Annelle for some fabu­ Professor Dumbledore's character Tom Felton, comes off rather well in the The play opens as M'Lynn and lous big hairdressing under pressure. suffered when Director Chris Columl!us movie, if not to the degree of the subplot in Shelby prepare for-Shelby's wedding later It's one thing to act. It is quite anoth­ chose to focus on his wisdom, while dis-.. the book. that day. Clairee sits having her regular er to act and do good hair. Well done to the missing the whimsy. Voldemort, however, Overall, the movie was faithful to the · Saturday hairdo and Truuvy introduces Harper Ensemble T)leatre Company for an more than makes up for Dumbledore's book; and yet it still delights those who've them all to her new assistant, Annelle. enriching theatrical experience that I, for deficits. He d~ips literally with evil. Even n((ver read the novel. Ouiser makes a late and hilarious entrance. one, thoroughly enjoyed. .knowing what would happen, my children •

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MACAULAY: ''HOW To'' ... POTTER:· FRIEND OR FOE?

CAPTURE AN AUDIENCE continued from page 1 fun and frenzy will be intense," said K.jos. Lynn Mutch It was great to see so many children "So what can .a Christian child do in the Staff Writer in the audience. I could hear exclamations · "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," midst of such hype, hypocrisy and popular of "cool" from the two boys next to me. At begins. Magic has struck the muggle world, wizardry? Those .who know God can·find David Macaplay, author and illustra­ the end of the lecture, they rushed to have and in a big way. · answers in His Word." tor of the children's book "The Way Things Macaulay sign the books they were clutch­ Can the excitement be maintained? He then offers a list of 12 warnings Work" spoke recently to a packed audience ing. So far, it appears as though the down­ and bits of wisdom to help parents guide of enthusiasts of all ages-at Harper's Had the talk started earlier maybe trodden h~ro ofHogwarts can't be stopped. their impressionable children. Theatre. younger kids would have made it. It was a Rowling, a single-mum~tumed-multi-rnil­ For example, he states that "God He spoke for well over an hour about school night after all. But despite the late lionaire, h_as settled in with her notepad; shows us that witchcraft, sorcery, spells, his various boQks and t).Je inspirations·· 7.30pm start the turnout was still impres­ pencil ready to take on Harry's fifth year at divination and magic are evil." He warns, behind them. sive. Hogwarts. "The movie's foundation in fantasy, not As Macaulay says "It is important to Macaulay's forthcoming book is on Though the mania began slowly; reality, doesn't diminish its power to choose a perspective that makes it interest­ the architecture of Rome . Harry Potter has steamrolled over the past change beliefs and values." And his final . ing for the reader, going backwards makes "I spent a year there as a student and five years into a cultural icon. message for serenity for your children is it interesting in itself. First get their atten­ I've always wanted to do a story on it. But Harry Potter costUmes flew off the "God has a better way." tion." how do I present Rome?" shelves during the Halloween season. The For those of you who disagree with In his book on Portuguese caravels, In the end he chose a pigeon's view. hottest gift items fo~ adults and children Kjos, your only chance at peace and quiet for instance, his aim was "To explain what He needed to find a perspective that was have the Hogwarts seal on them. is to grab the books, one by one, and re­ underwater archeologists do and to create a different; that would make a child interest­ Where does this leave those who feel read therri, preferably to a child. Immerse story with what we've learned." He spent ed in the story. that Harry Potter denigrates the children of yourselves in the joy of flying brobms, time in Italy, Spain and Portugal research­ "As a kid I always loved pop-out the world? Unfortunatefy, the excess of Sneakoscopes, and Rememberalls. Then sit ing the book. · books. I wanted to step into it, become merchandise leaves them powerless. No tight. Macaulay may write books for chil­ part of the book." With that in mind, he matter where they turn, they're confronted No one's quite sure when book num­ dren but his humor appealed to every age used fold-out pages that show both interior with the shaggy-haired wizard child, Harry . ber five will hit the shelves, .but when it represented in the audience. It takes an and exteriors. He then imbeds simple per­ Potter. does, the bedlam will begin all over again. impressive character to capture an audience spectives and architectural details in the "The pressure to participate in the as wide-ranging as the one Macaulay faced pigeon's story to keep the kids involved. but he managed it with easy wit and clever I'm sure it will be as big a h.it as his previ­ repartee. ous efforts. I particularly enjoyed his illustration Macaulay said he now wanted to BROWN BUCKS of the "Arch of Defeat" which was basical­ write a book about a mosque. ly :CAre de Triomphe upside down. "It's time it was up there with the Macaulay showed lots of slides of his cathedral and the castle. It goes farther illustrations, in all stages of completion. I than just the architecture and into the com­ loved seeing his stream of co~sciousness as munity they engender." the pictures progressed from basic inspira-. The earthy humor and intelligence tions to more sophisticated drawings. that have me enjoying his books definitely I also liked seeing the different per~ came across in his lecture. I hope we see spectives he'experimented with and his Macaulay at Harper again in the future. ·reasons for choosing the ones he eventually uses.

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Meanwhile, GUIDING LIGHT: Clay's past came to PORT CHARLES: Caleb rejected James' Later, Erica over­ Sally and Eric planned how she could win light. Undeterred by previous setbacks, . warning that Livvie could hinder his full heard Bianca tell Massimo's heart so that he'll stop pursuing Blake set a trap she hoped would further recovery. Rafe assumed Jack's experience Frankie' that she Stephanie. Wait to See: Brooke prepares to her plans. Michelle turned to an unlikely had been so horrific that he didn't want to thinks she's in fight for Deacon. source for help. Marah's "virgin" essay cre­ awaken and face the truth. But later, he love with her. ated more problems for her. Edmund reeled was able to tell Alison that he had faced Ryan tried to DAYS OF OUR LIVES: After Barb at realizing his plan backfired. Wait to See: - pure evil. Eve realized Kevin knows about ease Hayley's refused Lexie's plea to give up on her plan Cassie receives an unwelcome visitor. Ian and Lucy's affair. 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Nancy was shaken by a recollection Gabrielle when Asa willed the bulk of his the church, the wedding came to ~ halt as a ing Laura to become ill when he refused to of a traumatic event. Marlena reeled when estate to her. Seth warned Natalie that gun-waving Tricia demanded to be married speak to her. But Edmund cautioned John called himself a cold-blooded killer. Allison planned to profit from Natalie's to Ryan. Meanwhile, Victor found Victoria Brooke that Laura was the cause of her Lexie prepared to reactivate Gina's memo­ association with the Buchanans. Todd in a·closet and sent her to get the police. own problems. Wait to See: Greenlee is ries in Hope. Wait to See: Brandon and found his newborn son with Buck Miller. Later, as Ryan and Victor both tried to dis­ rushed to the hospital. 'Jennifer get physical. Roxanne showed up to see her biological tract Tricia, she spotted Victoria and pulled '' daughter, Jessica. Wait to See: Bo's-investi- the trigger just as Ryan jumped in front of AS THE WORLD TURNS: Barbara GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Cady's gation leads him to Blair. · Victoria. At the hospital, a critically injured shocked everyone at the New York fashion move to reconcile was thwarted by Alexis' - Ryan told Neil to assure Victoria that if he show by forcing her way in. Cady arid - accusations against Carty. Stefan told PASSIONS: Ethan told a devastated doesn't survive, he's at peace. Meanwhile, Craig found themselves· increasingly drawn Helena he cut off her money, so she'Il have Theresa that he still loved her, but could as Tricia was taken to the psychiatric hos­ to one another. Abigail reacted to the real­ to rely on a public defender. Kristina never trust her again. While Luis and pital, she imagined she and Ryan were ization that she?d been betrayed. Bonnie's vowed to "save" Edward from Janine's Sheridan separately dreamed of their past leaving for their honeymoon. 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FEW SMOKERS SHOW FOR SMOKE·OUT ASK YOUR WELLNESS ADVISOR I would like to be tested for AIDS or most common. means of. transmission has Kim Harkin The offer of a free movie, unfortu­ HIV. Can you explain the difference been sexual activity between men, followed Staff Writer nately, only lured the cigarettes from seven .between the two and how I can get tested by injection drug use and heterosexual con­ newly reformed smokers. for both? tact. Increasingly, HIV affects minorities, According to the American Cancer She also told the more serieusly women, childt:en and the poor. Society, smoking kills more people than addicted students honestly seeking reform HIV (human immunodeficiency There is no known cure for HIV AIDS, crack, heroin, alcohol, murder, fire, to look for help at HPS. virus) is the virus that causes AIDS infection, but new drugs can change the and car accidents combined. Smoking related deaths are preventa­ (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). course of the disease and ~xtend life. It can Armed with these facts, Harper ble, and yet smoking _figures in one of Someone who tests positive for HIV be challenging to treat HIV; the anti-viral Health and Psychological Services (HPS) every six deaths in the U.S. In addition, for or is said to be HIV-infected has the human drugs can have serious side effects and confronted all the smoke-congested every eight smokers, one nonsmoker dies immunodeficiency virus in his or her body. · some people cannot tolerate them. Also, coughs and tar-rotted lungs on campus, from the effects of passive smoke. Having this virus in your body can cause the drugs are costly, particularly in devel­ Thursday, November 15, otherwise known Twenty-four hours after quitting, the your immune system to be weakened. oping countries. as "The Great American Smokeout." risk of heart attacks decreases. Nine Someone who is HIV positive can Health clinics, hospitals, doctors' Nationally recognized as a day to months after quitting, coughing, sinus con­ range from being healthy to very sick. offices and other locations offer HIV raise awaren-ess ef the harmful effects of gestion, fatigue, and shortness ofbreath Since an HIV positive individual may feel testing. A simple blood draw completes the smoking, the Great American Smokeout decrease while cilia regain normal function and look healthy, they may not even be test. In most cases, you should receive provides support to individuals who in the lungs. The lungs ability to handle aware that they have been infected with the results in less than two weeks. choose to quit the habit for 24 hours. mucus, clean the lungs,_and reduce infec­ virus. Some things to consider when choos- · Experts expected ten million Americans to tion increases. Ten years after quitting, AIDS is the stage when the person ing a testing site include test is confiden­ participate in the day's event. Known par­ lung cancer death rates drop to about half who has been infected with HIV. becomes tiality, how results are recorded, and if the ticipation at Harper, however, included that of a continuing smoker's. very sick. This occurs because the immune test facility offers counseling as a part of only about 50 students. The Great American Smokeout was system has been weakened and cannot the procedure. Harper HPS manned a booth in the founded by the American Cancer Society fight off certain infections. These infec­ On December 4, 200 I, Health and Business/Social Science Center lobby and went national 25 years ago. More tions may include a certain type -of pneu­ Psychological Services will be sponsoring from 11 a.m. through I p.m. There, stu- Americans try to quit smoking on this day monia, Kaposi's sarcoma, pulmonary Rob Ward. Ward will speak on "Getting a . dents ·found Pam Hunssinger waiting to than any other day of the year, including tuberculosis, recurrent pneumonia, and in Life with AIDS." He speaks from personal provide them with literature on the nega­ New Year's Day. women, invasive cervical cancer. experience. His seminar will be held from tive results of smoking, free "quit kits" Students looking for support while The incubation period for AIDS (the 1-2 p.m. in A243. that included coupons for gums and patch­ trying to quit should stop by Health and time between being infected with the virus Also, on December 4, Professor es that help fight nicotine additions, and Psychological Services in the Student and and being diagnosed with AIDS) varies Moyo will address the subject of AIDS in free movie passes in exchange for a smok­ Administration Center, room A362, or call from person to person. It can be as short as southern Africa. His seminar will be held er's pack of cigarettes. the office at 847.925.6268. a few weeks or months or it may last-for from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in A243. years. During the incubation period the Pam McVoy works at Harper's Health and infected person can still pass the virus on Psychological Services, A362 in Student to others. and Administration Center. This service is Blood and blood products, semen, available Mondays through Wednesdays, vaginal and cervical secretions, and breast 8 a.m. unti/8 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m. until milk transmit HIV. Among Americans, the 6 p.m., and Fridays 8 a.m. until4:30 p.m.

SOCRATES CAFE AT HARPER Felicia Blangardo There is definitely an attach­ Staff Writer ment with a friend. Some people believe that it could be many years that friends Don't be. Eastern's proud of the facuhar The Socrates Cafe is led by a don't see each other and that friendship 40% of our students have rmnsferrc;-d from group of students in Colleen Bums hon- outfast time. nther mllegcs and uoircrsiries. We know your ors Philosophy 105 class. · You can outgrow friendship. mnrems and we're U}tnmitted m making your At-the most recent Socrates Friendship equals predictability to know transition an ea~ one. Cafe, visitors discussed friendship. their ~ctions. Topics.such are the conse­ Eaatem on.ra : Best friends can often be each quences of not examining life and what • .average class silas from 25-40 students other's worst enemy because they know • fuft acceptanctl d !he Assooia!e in Art and is a friend were covered? They dis­ the most about you. Some people also ~in~ degrees cussed what it is to be a friend. let pride set them apart. Most people • fuU aooeplanc& of the Illinois Artieulation lnlliative According to Socrates Cafe, a have uneven friendships. One-person an excellent edoca~ at an a~ price friend is someone you trust and someone usually gives in the relationship, and the by faculty commilt«< to that you care about. other person usually takes . • Some people thought that a Friendship was also compared to good characteristic in a friend would be horse gambling. The more you put into to put up a good fight. A good friend is it the !JlOre you risk losing. You can pos­ someone who will stand up for what sibly have a winner. they believe in and not just go with the If yoti are interested in taking rest of the crowd. part in a philosophical discussion, come You'll be glad you did, When does a person become a enjoy coffee, tea, coco, and cookies at friend from an acquaintance? If you Socrates cafe in building H 117 at 12:30 question friendship it is not a friend. on Tuesday December 4th to discuss But, you can question a friend's action. Fate. Are friends committed? THE HARBINGER

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LADY HAWKS SHORT ON VE.TERANS, TALL IN TALENT enced freshmen. foot-8 swing player switched from point "She's iq a similar role as when she guard to center in Harper's matchup with was at Fremd," Jedd said. "She's been here Waubonsee on Nov. 14, pumping in 17 before and she knows what these teams points, 17 rebounds, and 8 steals. wiil be like." "[Williams] has so much athletic For the first time since the days of ability that she can d9 whatever she wants former All-American Heather Kusch {now to do," Jed4 said. · an assistant coach), the Ha~ks will have a _ Christopoulous and 5-7 Lindsey true center. Laura deGelleke, a 6-foot post Krolak (Barrington) will give Harper player _from Barrington, brings her perimeter threats. Anot}ler freshman, ~-8 rebounding and passing skills to Harper. Tara Rommel (Hoffman Estates) gives The Hawks Women's Basketball team DeGelleke won a full scholarship to play Harper added versatility, being able to play is young, but talent-rich. goalkeeper for Miami (OH) University's down l9w at power forward and she·can soccer team, and played for the Redhawks also step out to the perimeter. Joe Lacdan last fall, but has transferred to Harper. "Tara gives us a lot of flexibility Sports Co-Editor "She's very strong," Jedd said. "She's because she's left-handed and she has an excellent rebounder and defender. She guard skills," Jedd said. This winter, Harper's women's bas~ was one of the premier players in the Mid­ The Hawks will still be hard-pressed Freshman Jessica Reczek (right) and ketball team will reload· on talent, but not Suburban League: She can handle the balL to make up for the loss of All~Americans Tara Rommel battle during practice. on experience. The Hawks have one of the and she's an excellent passer." Julie Jestus, Becky Ford, and Julie Audino. deepest freshman classes in school history, · _ In addition to deGelleke, the Hawks All three players have won basketball basketball to figure out what we're sup­ but freshmen are almost all they have. will have more size as 6-2 April McCarron scholarships with Jestus heading to posed to do correctly. While· we like the · In 5-foot-7 guard-forward Kristen (Conant) figures to be a factor in the post. Division II Regis (Co.); Ford-at Joliet's St. abilities of the girls, it's going to be a Kwasniewski, Harper has just one sopho­ The Hawks will be deep in the guard Francis and Audino going to Loras growing process and we're just going to get more returning from a team thaLwent 23- position with frosh Candace Williams College, (lA). ·better and better every game." 10 and finished fourth in the country. (Zion-Benton) and Nicole Christopoulous "We're cautiously optimistic about Milwaukee Massacre: Harper pound­ Fifth-year coach Jeff Jedd will count heavi­ (Rolling Meadows). Williams in particular, everything," Jedd said. "Because we're ed on a depleted Milwaukee Tech team ly on Kwasniewski, a graduate ofFremd, to .brings superior athletic ability and the ver­ dealing with a full team of freshmen and· continued on page 15 help develop the talented, but inexperi- satility to play all five positions. The 5- normally it takes a good year of college YOUNG HAWKS Q~ICK ON COURT, AN-D IN CLASSROOM Joe Lacdan Lima hopes his fast-paced game play School product Bill Ferguson, Mississippi Sports Co-Editor will run the Hawks back to national suc­ native Danny Graisie, and Jackson to con­ cess' after Hal-per finished third at tribute. None of the players will score 20 Harper men's basketball coach Rick Nationals in 1999. points a game, but each does the little Lima got exactly what he wanted this win­ Former Maine East players Percy things tharwill prove valuable to Harper's , ter. Garbiz and Davi~ Kay lead Harper's rookie cause this season. Ferguson can run the The second year coach recruited a class. Garbiz, a 6-foot-4 wing player and floor and set up teammates. freshman class that perfectly suits his up­ Kay, a 6-foot guard both have perimeter "He's done a better job of handling tempo run-and-gun style. skills. ' . the ball," Lima said. "His assists are "We have the opportunity to be · "[Kay's] been very aggressive," Lima improving game to game. Billy's a great good," Lima said. "We're a little more deep said. "He shot the.ball pretty well. He passer." this year too. We were able to recruit some plays extremely hard on the defensive · Jackson doesn't have superior athlet}c more kids ... players that suit our style of end." ability, but knows the game very well and basketball." The Hawks, who finished 4-27 last uses his head to contribute, grabbing a cru­ The Harper freshmen also suit Lima's year, return with just two sophomores, 6- ciai rebound, pumping up his team, or hus­ requirement for good academics. Each of foot guard Brian Zyrkowski and 6-foot-7 tling after a loose ball. his players fits the bill, including Conant center Boris Jasovic. "Mark's been a great addition," Lima graduate Mark Jackson, who ranks in the Zyrkowski netted a double-double said of the 6-2 forward. '~He's a very intel­ t~p 10-percent of his class. . against national power Oskaloosa/Walton ligent play~r. Plays extremely hard and College (Fla.) scoring 11 points and Boris Jasovic is one of just two shoots the ball extremely well from the pulling down 10 rebounds. Jasovic, in his returning sophomores. three-point arc. Mark's given us the ele­ ·second game back after injuring his ankle, ment of a tough-nosed player." poured in 17 in the 96-58 loss. Garbiz led the Hawks (2-4) with 19 points. While the Hawks lack experience, The nucleus of the team left last year, Chippola, which has scholarship athletes, they hope their style of basketball will sur­ including top shooter Mark Behrens, who plays in one of the top junior college con­ prise.some teams this winter. transferred to the Up.iversity of Illinois. ferences in the nation. "We need to just continue to get t~e Still, Harper has shown it may be a step up "For us that was a real accomplish­ experience of games and I think [as] the ·from last winter. ment," said Lima, who doesn't have schol­ year continues w.e 'll get better and better. The Hawks battled tough against arship funding at his disposal. Right now we've got a young group play­ Division I.Chippola (Fla.), trailing by just Calvin Davis (Evanston), a 6-3 post fog real well. We just need to fine-tune The 2001-2002 Hawks hope to use two points late in the first half, before player gives the Hawks a big body in the things and we need to grow." speed to blow past opponents. ev~ntually losing 89-73. In that contest, paint. Lima also expects Prospect High THE HARBINGER NOVEMBER 26, 2001

TAKING THE REINS: SESSO, LADY HAWKS: BIG ON NATIONAL C -HAMPS TALENT READY ~ TO DEFEND TITLE Steve McHugh ranked seventh in the country, will be continued from page 14 Nazarene. Williams Jeq the Hawks with 24 Sports Editor wrestling at J 3 3 pounds, after missing last . points, but no other Hawk scored in doul;lle season. But, he is expected to make some 79-17 on Nov. 20. The Hawks (3-3) raced digits, with Christopoulous scoring nine. After hunting for a national title last noise this year. Returning national qualifier out to a 22-0 lead in the first half and Rommel led Harper with eight rebounds. year, this winter Harper's wrestling team. Brandon Harwell will compete at 165 never looked back. Milwaukee Tech didn't "It was 'kind of back and forth," Jedd . will be tlie hunted. pounds, while Wes Anderson (Grayslake) score a basket until the 9:22 mark of the said. "We were down by eight at halftime­ Lasi year, Harper's wrestling squad will represent the Hawks at heavyweight.· first half. Christopoulous led a balanced and made a nice rally to take the lead at tasted the sweetness of success, winning Chris Reid (Downers Grove South) Hawk attack with 19 points. Williams 60-59. But Laura got in foul trouble and the 2000-2001 NJCAkNational will be wrestling once the football season -poured in 18 with 12 rebounds, while when she fouled out our hope kind of sank. Tournament. finishes. Aa_ron Cohen (Lincolnshire deGelleke had 15 points and seven boards. And they kind of took control of game." "The one thing that really changes · Stevenson), a national qualifier at Harper Rommel helped spark the defense with five The Hawks had an even tougher out­ this year is that now· everyone will be gun­ in 1999, will returri this year after breaking steals. ing again,st Highland, holding a nine-point ning for us," said reigning 200I.Region IV away last season to compete as an Olympic Winless in Champaign: Tlie Hawks lead with less than 10 minutes remaining, coach of the year Dan Loprieno, who was alternate in Sydney, Australia for Judo: went 0:..2 at the Parkland Tournament in but Harper made just 3-of-11 ftee throws Champaign, dropping losses to Olivet in its final seven possessions, allowing Nazarene's JV squad 75-64 anct' Highland Highland to mount a rally. College, 62-56. Harper held second half DeGelleke bounced back to lead leads in both games. Harper with 27 points and 12 rebounds, Against Olivet Nazarene, deGelleke while Williams poured in 10. played limited minutes after getting into early foul trouble, giving Harper matchup problems against th.e much taller Olivet

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Last year's Hawk wrestlers pose with the national trophy. Harper hopes to repeat more money. the same success. Soon you'll oom your AS50tiate Degree. And-then what? How about a an assistant co~ch on the. i 994 Natio~al .Brad Keil (Schaumburg HS) will be Bochelor's Degree from DeVry? Champion Hawk tearri. "V!e have two goals wrestling at 197 pounds, along with Issam Professors with reoi-W(I(Id etperieme will tood! you in small dosses ·and well every season, the regional (state) title and Suleiman from Florida. Another freshman . equipped lobs. You'll enjoy hof!ds..oo leomlng lbot gives you. the skills you need the national title, last, year we accom­ Alex Hernandez, a former Florida state ro compete and SlJ(ceOO in todoy's ted!nology based business world. plished both of them." _ · champion will compete at 140 pounds. The new season has just started, and The Hawks swept their regional title Chouse fmm Bachelor's Degrees in Business Ad'!linistration, Compuler · Loprieno is facing the facts when it comes and went on to become NJCAA Division Englneerlng Technology, Computer lnformmion Synems, Elooronics to being national champs. III National .Champions. Hawks wrestlers Engineering Te

~ All videos will be shown Tuesdays at 12:15 pm and Wednesdays at 1:00 pm in the TV Lounge, ~ Student and Administration Centsr. A336. An attorney wiH be available to offer legal advice at no charge to Harper students with a ·• current ac'jvity card. Call 847.925.6242 schedule an appointment for Wednesday afternoons to appointment and evenings. Saturday mornings may be available as well. World AIDS Day Movie tickets good for admission at any Loews/Cineplex, AMC, or General Cinema mollie theatre are available for $5.00 (AMC aod loews'Cineplex) or $5.50 (General Cinema) to Harper students wfth a fall activity pass. TICI

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