“Truth, No Matter The Cost” The Torch BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER IGNITING STUDENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE VOLUME 25 . . . No.1 TORCHBCC.COM SEPTEMBER 2016 Health Professions Integrated Teaching Center Up and Running ADAM GRASSANI students can take a grand total of 600 features editor hours of clinical instruction. Believe it Bergen Community College’s or not, students can actually provide newest building, the Health Professions low cost healthcare to anyone in the Integrated Teaching Center, is finally Bergen Community. up and running. It is the newest Immediately when you enter building on campus since West Hall the clinic is a waiting room with in 2006. The building opened up to comfortable seats, a television, and the public during a ribbon cutting anything you’d expect from an actual ceremony held at 9:30 a.m. on May dental waiting room. The area totals 18 17, 2016. After the ribbon was cut and rooms and the clinic itself totals four. the building officially opened, anyone To the left when you walk into the could enter the building for a tour and clinic from the waiting room are the refreshments. locker rooms. On the same floor you’ll The project itself is quite the story; find seven classrooms/laboratories in it cost a total of $25.5 million and is a dental hygiene, radiography, health part of the Building Our Future Bond professions, and diagnostic medical. Act, which was introduced in 2012 by “It was important we run a an overwhelming approval by voters community based clinic as part of despite controversy. The act authorized our teaching since the beginning of the issuance of $750 million in general the program,” said Barnard. “It was obligation bonds to finance higher always on the third floor on the east education capital projects for the side of the building S327. It was always increasing of academic capacity and difficult for our patients to get to and financed the majority of the project, find. So when we moved to the new $12.75 million to be exact. building, we knew it had to be front “Our dream was to have an and center to be able to accommodate integrated teaching center, to have a those patients and to accommodate the place where all of our students, where community at large.” each of the programs has their own Walking out of the elevator to the specialty,” said Susan Banard, Dean second floor is a lounge for students of Health Professions. “But the reality and staff. Around the same area is is successful outcomes for patient care a total of 13 offices, including the involve collaborative partnerships, Nursing Program Office. On the same teamwork in order to be able to care floor lies the copy room, the Surgical for patients. That was our dream. Technology room, and a total of 14 BCC’s newest building welcomes its first students//Iness Rabah About six months later in February, classrooms/laboratories focusing on we received a call that the gold bond phlebotomy, nursing skills, medical on manikins while others monitor them again and again, students become more was going to become available. The office assistance, respiratory care, and from the control room. proficient, they become stronger in their gold bond was a state project, and we surgical technology. “Simulation is not only about the foundations, and they can take on more put together a proposal for the board On the top floor, the third floor, robotic manikin, it’s about a teaching challenging cases.” to approve on a new health professions you’ll find eleven offices, including the style,” said Barnard. “It’s about giving The Fall 2016 semester will be the integrated teaching center.” office for the entire Health Professions students the opportunity to learn difficult Health Professions Integrated Teaching The building itself is 63,000 Division. In this office lies a conference skills, critical skills, emergency skills in a Center’s first big one. Therefore it will put square feet. When you enter into room and the Academic Department very controlled environment. You can have the building to the test to see what learning the building from the Parking Lot B Chair. There is also a kitchenette and the student make mistakes on a manikin experiences it can bring to students, staff, entrance, immediately to your right a total of 10 classrooms. The highlight that you don’t want to happen in real life. and Bergen Community College as a whole. is the Dental Hygiene Clinic. Here of the floor however, is a Simulation So by teaching those skill sets again and Center where students may simulate Weekend College at the Meadowlands

Weekend courses are expected to increase access to higher education.//Genesis Fuentes INESS RABAH campus on Saturdays and Sundays, and colleges,” Bergen President B. Kaye Example schedule (as shown on the co-editor in chief taking a portion online. Walter, Ph.D., said. “Institutions must Bergen website): So how does this work? Students are to acknowledge the changing needs of *COM-100 – Sept. 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 As students, we know more than be enrolled in a total of five classes - four their diverse student populations and and 25 (in-person/hybrid) anyone that our schedules can be pretty of which are to be in-person on Saturdays that our students’ lives demand options hectic. Work and school schedules may and Sundays; the fifth will take place and flexibility. With students working *BIO-130 – Oct. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and conflict with each other and it might online over the length of the 12 or 15-week multiple jobs and managing familial 23 (in-person/hybrid) seem even harder to get a degree. Well semester. Each in-person class will meet responsibilities, learning can no longer *MAT-130 – Nov. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and now there’s another option out there that six times throughout the semester. Three occur in a vacuum, Monday through 20 (in-person/hybrid) might make some lives a little easier. A times will be on Saturdays and three Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. As the access *WRT-101 – Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and new degree program called “Weekend times will be on Sundays from 9 a.m. to point for education, community colleges 18 (in-person/hybrid) College at the Meadowlands” is being 3:30 p.m. The in-person classes are also have a responsibility to accommodate *IST-123 – Sept. 1 through Dec. 18 launched at Bergen Community College partially online making them “hybrid” these needs.” (online) this fall. This program makes it possible classes. Students will receive a one-week When registering for the classes, for students to complete an associate of break between the four in-person classes. choose the location “Meadowlands” and Designated advisers are available at science degree program in two years “Increasing access to higher education then choose the sections ending in the the Meadowlands campus for support by taking classes at the Meadowlands remains a hallmark of community suffix WC. and guidance. 2 News THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1| SEPTEMBER 2016 BCC Students Respond to Online Orientation ADRIANNA CARABALLO “If students can’t access those from news edtior home we have stations set up here in the student life office so students This year Bergen Community can take it here on campus,” Lerner- College is trying a different method Colucci said. of educating incoming students on Bergen is trying their best to the ways of the college. A new online get all students to participate in the orientation program has been created, orientation; in fact, it is even required replacing the old in-person orientation. now for new students, and with the The online orientation is made easy access they now have no excuse up of six main parts which include to avoid it. Welcome, Academics, Campus Life, As of mid August “874 students Success, Safety and Conduct, and have taken the online orientation lastly Next Steps. The orientation program which is almost double the begins with a welcome video from number of students who came to our the president of the school, B. Kaye in-person orientation,” Lerner-Colucci Walter, and some inviting words. said. Even with the numbers doubled “At Bergen, we are committed there seems to be something missing, to your success. We support you in which is the personal interaction. reaching your goals through excellence Bulldog Welcome Days, which in teaching and learning with services took place on August 16 and 18, were that help you to do your best work,” created to go alongside the online said President Walter in her welcome orientation to give the new students video. a tour of the school, a chance to meet It is followed by a series of short new people, and a closer look at what videos narrated by students at Bergen, they should expect. written information, and even quizzes “We know how important it is for on the information obtained in each students to have a connection to the section. At the end of the orientation campus so while online orientation is there is one last quiz to wrap it all up. great and it’s very accessible and it’s a The videos from all the sections really good way of getting out critical combined totaled about 10 minutes information to our new students so of run time. The question surfaces as they have the best start possible; we to why videos have replaced the old don’t want to loose that in person in person orientation, and what is the connection,” Lerner-Colucci said. advantage to them, if there even is one. However not everyone was thrilled “There’s absolutely an advantage to about the new online orientation having an online orientation program, replacing the old one. “It was awkward because of our students’... varied and it seemed like a cringey 80’s schedules; students can access the sitcom,” new student, Jose De program anywhere at any time and Concepcion said. When asked if it from just about any electronic device should have been in person on or including your iPhone, iPad, tablet, online he agreed with having it in computer, or laptop,” Dean of Student person. “It wouldn’t be so awkward. Life and Conduct Rachel Lerner- The people who are [on] camera were Colucci said. awkward.” Concepcion said. The goal of the online orientation But the icing on the cake for him is accessibility, keeping in mind that were the various quizzes inside of the Bergen Students are all different online orientation. people that live different lives. BCC “I didn’t enjoy being quizzed on it.. also didn’t forget that not everyone can But I mean it’s fine, I suppose. It’s not afford or has access to these electronic like it counted for anything.” Students can access the online orientation via my.bergen.edu //my.bergen.edu devices. End to the Colombian Civil War from revolutionary socialism, left- regarding the peace agreement by both wing nationalism, and utilized guerilla the right-wing and left-wing parties. It is warfare to aggressively extort, kidnap, unknown on how stable this agreement ransom, and distribute drugs in order is and what it holds for the future for to fund itself into one of the wealthiest Colombia. Some fear that it may have terrorist groups in the world. the same effect as it did in 1986, when Peace talks between the FARC and the Patriotic Union (UP), a political the Colombian president Belisario party with the ideology similar to the Betancur began as early as 1982 but FARC, had its leaders targeted by right- they were swept away as a result of wing forces in the army and drug rivals, aggression from right-wing paramilitary and several thousands disappeared or groups that rose in retaliation to the were assassinated. FARC. FARC began to kidnap an A large coalition including avid estimated 3,000 people and aggressively speakers led by former President Alvaro retaliated against its opponents; right- Uribe argue that such an agreement wing paramilitary groups, drug cartel would allow the members who are rivals and the Colombian government. responsible for heinous crimes such as The organization became so strong kidnapping, car bombing, recruitment of that in 2000, United States President children, extortion, drug dealing, rape, George W. Bush sent nine billion and murder to not serve any jail time dollars in military aid to the Colombian and even leave them eligible for election government to aid them in the ongoing to public office. drug war. The U.S. even conducted While many fear the rise of a political covert programs with the CIA and NSA leftist stronghold may overcome the that assassinated at least 24 rebel leaders. country, there are many with an Soldiers practice loading artillery in La Julia, Colombia //MCT campus In the February 2002, the FARC optimistic view of the agreement and kidnapped presidential candidate Ingrid are eager for a more positive change in Betancourt. The newly elected president the country. It is too early to know what JAMES O. DIAZ President Juan Manuel Santos online editor Alvaro Uribe began a campaign against the outcome of the peace agreement may and FARC commander Rodrigo the FARC that would drastically conclude for the Colombian government On June 23, in a ceremony in Havana “Timochenko” Londono were diminish their power and resulted with and its people. Cuba, a remarkable decision was accompanied by the Cuban president Betancourt and many others being freed. The fifty year Colombian civil war made with the head of two leaders, the Raul Castro and U.N. secretary general Tensions grew with the Colombian may have ended with the signatures Colombian government and the FARC. Ban Ki-moon. The FARC, revolutionary government’s corrupt use of of two political leaders, but for many After years of war, terrorism, and a armed forces of Colombia, are a guerilla paramilitaries and death squads to Colombians the murders, kidnappings, country divided on social issues, the movement that emerged in 1964 as a be aggressive against the guerillas. disappearances and scars from the two groups finally decided to meet and result of the Colombian armed conflict Ultimately, involving the United States Colombian Civil War are wounds that sign a bilateral ceasefire agreement that known as ‘La Violencia’, translating to and having strong ties with them helped won’t be easily healed. will end conflict that has lasted over 50 “the violence”. fuel the animosity between both groups. years. The armed group promoted ideology There is much controversy

(Story Continued from pg. 1) Editorial: A New Op-Ed:Shots and Semester for The Torch Giggles on pg. 6 pg. 5 3 NEWS VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1| SEPTEMBER 2016 The Torch Senate Votes, Women Must Register For The Draft JOSEPH CIRILO War in 1973, but the continued senators who voted against staff writer registration for Selected Service the bill represent the ideology represents a commitment to that women should be treated Following the decision to the country’s defense and a differently in certain aspects of fully-integrate women into the willingness to respond to any society. military by opening all combat disaster at home or abroad Senator John McCain, a roles previously restricted— should the government call upon Vietnam War veteran whose including special forces—the its forces to do so. daughter-in-law is a captain Senate voted, for the first time However, since 1973, in the USAF-R replied to Mr. in history, to require women to the US has also moved away Cruz on the Senate floor stating: register for the draft. from being an entirely-volunteer “I respect the senator from Under the Senate bill, and conscripted military force, Texas’s view. Too bad that view women turning 18 on or after to one steeped in a professional is not shared by our military January 1, 2018, will be required atmosphere. Many young men leadership, the ones who have to register for Selective Service; and women spend their lives had the experience in combat failing to do so may result in with the Army, Navy, Marine with women.” the loss of federal student aid Corps, Air Force and Coast In the intervening months, including the Pell Grant. Those Guard in more roles than just few women have successfully women who turn, or are turning, front-lines combat positions. It completed infantry qualifying 18 before January 1, 2018 will not is therefore unlikely that another courses that would allow them be affected. draft would take place in our to integrate in currently all-male “It’s my personal view,” lifetime. units. However, Army officials Gen. Robert B. Neller, the After voting against the have pressed for more officers commandant of the Marine bill Senator Ted Cruz (R, TX) and senior NCOs to step forward Corps, told the Senate Armed said in a prepared statement: “I and volunteer for positions so Services Committee in February, could not in good conscience that seamless integration into the that with the complete lifting vote to draft our daughters into ranks could move forward and of the ban on women in combat the military, sending them off future female recruits seeking roles, “every American who’s to war and forcing them into roles in combat could find physically qualified should combat.” leadership and camaraderie in a register for the draft.” The tenor of the comments culture that has been dominated Selective Service law refers specifically to “male persons.” //MCT campus The U.S. has not seen a shared by many fiercely by men since the beginning of draft since the end of the Vietnam conservative congressmen and organized warfare. Brexit Question Future UK/EU Relations

Residents living in U.K. and LAWRENCE FRANK vice versa have to worry about copy editor if their countries will let them The British exit from the stay. European Union, otherwise Even though the U.K. is known as “Brexit” was not going to be part of the confirmed after the votes came European Union anymore, it in on June 23, 2016. Fifty-two doesn’t mean that they won’t percent of the United Kingdom have close relationships with voted Leave while 48 percent the rest of the countries in voted to stay. A majority of the EU. NATO’s Secretary voters in North Ireland and General Jens Stoltenberg said Scotland had elected to stay “U.K. will remain a strong in the EU. This raises some and committed NATO ally concerns for the U.K. because and will continue to play its there’s already talk of them leading role in our alliance.” leaving the U.K. to stay in the President Obama even stated EU. that “The United Kingdom The Prime minister of the and the European Union will U.K. must choose when to use remain indispensable partners article 50 of the Lisbon treaty, of the United States even as which is the right to leave the they begin negotiating their union and discuss affairs for ongoing relationship to ensure post-separation and then if continued stability, security, effective two years after that, and prosperity for Europe, the U.K. will not be in the Great Britain and Northern European Union. The U.K. Ireland, and the world,” at his has years of agreements within speech in Stanford University the EU that have to be undone Britain voted to leave the EU by a narrow margain //Iness Rabah on June 24, the day after Brexit and replaced. Experts say they passed. won’t be legitimately out of the This also affects the U.S.; EU until 2018. we used Britain as our main was becoming a super state years. Although after a few EU citizens cause to worry is liaison to the rest of the EU. This means that the U.K. and wanted no part in that. days things kept on as normal. transportation and residency. will no longer be a part of Other countries such as Greece At first, when the vote According to the Sunday Many have jobs in different and the Netherlands have been the EU and won’t receive any to leave was passed, public Express as of July 22, “The countries or at least dealing benefits from it, but they will looking to leave the EU for a opinion seemed to be that Bank of England admitted it with different countries. while. This could potentially also no longer be forced to give things were becoming chaotic. saw ‘no evidence’ of a sharp Before, those countries would aid. Those that voted for the cause a domino effect across The British market crashed; economic slowdown and the have open borders to do their Europe. If that happens, leave felt the EU was becoming according to USA today the pound gained in strength as a work freely. Now it’s hard to a weight on the country. In international affairs and even British pound fell 11 percent, result.” tell without knowing what the our own economy may suffer. addition, they felt like the EU the lowest it’s been in 31 What really gives U.K. and negotiations will lead to. EU 4 news THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 Study Abroad Program Gets A Facelift

Seville was a popular study abroad choice//pixabay.com

ALYSSA BLUNDO staff writer design, humanities, and marketing. To abroad to all students and especially $20,000 to U.S. undergraduates get entry into these programs, students because there are so many scholarship to Study Abroad in areas that are Bergen Community College has now can start at any level from beginners to opportunities to help make this dream uncommon and important to the added a new and improved study abroad advanced, however it is a requirement a reality!” interests of U.S. citizens. They include: program that various Bergen students for non-English speaking countries You can also apply for scholarships. Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle are adopting into their schedules. Jenna to take a foreign language course in This will open more doors for you as you East, Europe, Central and Eastern Farra, a BCC student who graduated which is a part of the semester long plan for your destination. There are three America, and Eurasia. Boren Scholars with the Class of 2014 said“Studying program. “Seville was an amazing city types of scholarship opportunities: The has represented various academic abroad in Spain was the best decision to live and study in as a student. Also, Benjamin A. Goodman International backgrounds, however, there are I have ever made. Personally, I have home-stay really was an important Scholarship Program, Boren Awards languages that are not commonly taught grown so much during that one month and effective part of my trip because it for International Study, and Critical such as: Arabic, Chinese, Korean, period. I felt so content and satisfied brought me even closer to the Spanish Language Scholarship Program for Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. with my life during that month and I culture and gave me a chance to Intensive Summer Language Institutes. This program is solely based on plan on returning to Spain for a longer practice my Spanish language skills in The Benjamin A. Goodman the needs of US citizens, their well- period of time in the future.” a different setting”. International Scholarship Program being, future career, academic goals, College Consortium for Despite the fact that she has never is aimed towards undergraduates how it will contribute to the U.S. International Studies (CCIS) has studied abroad before, Lauren Messler, with financial troubles and students national security and how it will affect partnered with various colleges and a BCC Junior said she would. “I would with disabilities, a diverse ethnic those in need. The deadline for these universities who have sponsored 80 take the opportunity to Study Abroad background or studied in a field that is scholarships are also January 15. study abroad programs in 31 countries, and I would love to go to Barcelona not very popular such as: engineering The Language Program for BCC is one of them. “My time in Spain.” and sciences. Services will be provided Intensive Summer Language Institutes Seville has opened my mind and my To those who want to leap at the for any type of institution in all 50 has partnered with United States heart and I definitely want to pursue chance to further their education and States, including Puerto Rico and Department of State, Bureau of other opportunities abroad with my new want to study in another country you Washington DC. This program is not Educational and Cultural Affairs and found love for traveling, experiencing would need to complete one term or your ordinary scholarship program, Critical Language Scholarship will and learning.” more of college- level courses at BCC, they will send you to non-traditional offer courses in foreign language that CCIS will give you an option of have a full- time status with good locations such as: Western Europe, will be enforced for students overseas. staying with a host family within the academic standing, and have at least a Australia, and New Zealand. The deadline is November 1. To apply, country of your choosing. This will 2.5 GPA Specific programs require a Financial awards are given to deadline is November 15. help you gain foreign language skills 3.0 average, and a BCC transcript and recipients who are chosen by a To get CCIS programs that offer and complete knowledge of another academic assessment must be provided competitive selection process and scholarships, go to A-304 and meet culture. This program will give with an application form. To obtain is to be used to cover the cost of with Dean Codding for particulars. students access to student services one, go to WebAdvisor. program tuition, room and board, The following universities will also which include: orientation, on-site A former Bergen Community books, transportation, insurance, and have offerings: Kingston University, academic counseling, support, social College student, Jenna Farra took international airfare. The deadlines England, American University, events, and field trips. the opportunity to Study Abroad. are January 15th for Summer and Fall Thessaloniki, Greece, University of Education is also a vital part of She traveled to Seville, Spain in the programs and September 15th for the Lugano Switzerland (early application CCIS. Foreign language courses Summer of 2014. Spring program for this scholarship. required) and American University in will be enforced as well as classes in “I definitely recommend studying Boren Scholarships provided Rome, Italy. business, social sciences, studio art and Immigration Fought in the Courts

JAMES O. DIAZ them to work. The Supreme Court ruled online editor on a four-to-four tie. The crowds of protesters at the An immigration plan with the steps of the Supreme Court were left capability of shielding up to five in dismay upon hearing the news of the million undocumented immigrants Supreme Court ruling. Many hispanics from deportation was blocked on June would have benefited from the approval 23 by a Supreme Court ruling. In the of the case and would have been able United States v. Texas, No. 15-674 case, to remain in the United States opposed a coalition of 26 states, led by Texas to being deported. It has been under the challenge the Obama administration Obama Administration that the highest on whether or not they were entitled to amount of immigrant deportations has shield unauthorized immigrants and occurred. permit them to work. The death of Justice Antonin Scalia The Deferred Action for Parents has affected many of the Supreme of Americans and Lawful Permanent Court decisions. There was much Residents, or otherwise known as DAPA speculation on which side the Justices’ was a program created in November favored,but without the ninth justice, of 2014 by an executive action from no true action could be decided upon. President Barack Obama. Initially, the To make matters more difficult, the criteria to be a participant in DAPA Republican party refuses to comply involve you being a parent of a child with the President Obama nomination who was a U.S. citizen or a green card for Merrick B. Garland. The Republican holder that was born before November senators have obstructed every attempt 20, 2014 and passing a series of security to hold the SCOTUS (Supreme Court of and criminal background checks. the United States) confirmation hearing The DAPA program was ultimately for President Obama’s nominee. challenged and brought to the Courts. A petition for a rehearing of the There was much deliberation from the United States v. Texas, has been filed, Courts on whether or not the Obama and may be revisited in the future. administration had the authority to shield Protestors gathered outisde the Supreme Court.//Wikimedia approximately five million unauthorized immigrants from deportation and allow 5 Opinions THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016

The Summer Intensive We Need A Hero Program: Aim to Change pg.8-9 pg.11 OPINIONS The Torch Shots and Giggles GEORGE R. GUERRA co-editor in chief Ever since Orlando, I’ve been thinking a lot about shootings and the national consciousness, and it perplexes me as to why gun ownership is still a well-respected American pastime, paired alongside baseball, drinking beer, and institutional racism. There’s a sort of primal appeal to firearms for a lot of Americans, myself included (much to my chagrin). They’re outstanding equalizers. If I need to fend off an attacker it doesn’t matter if the attacker is 6-foot-10-inch man and 450 pounds, if I pull out a gun he’s got two options; get lost, or get dead, and I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a part of me that felt powerful just at the thought of that. The truth of the matter (and whether it’s the fortunate or unfortunate truth is in the eye of the beholder) is that it’s extremely unlikely that I will have Business insider states there are more gun shops than grocery stores in the U.S.//MCT campus to fend off an attacker of that size. There’s no reason for me to have a tool specifically designed to kill people So if you want to have your guns, written, the best gun available could be you’re delusional and you’ll be predator brutally and efficiently if it makes the I only ask one thing of you out of reloaded after every shot in as low as droned into oblivion along with streets more dangerous, no matter how respect to the seven children and 83 15 seconds by an expert marksmen, and everyone else should that day come. many hypothetical attackers I think adults who die every day because if they were lucky they’d be accurate It’s a free country, but it’s also one I may have to fend off in the name of gun violence, and that’s that you enough to hit the broadside of a barn that abides by a social contract that we of “home-defense.” No matter how admit that the only reason you want at 50 yards. agree to surrender certain liberties for prepared I want to be for the zombie it is because it’s a fun toy to have, and You’re not a well-regulated militia, the collective good of the nation. It’s a apocalypse, or how badly I want to go it makes you feel powerful. I could you’re someone who wants to have fun free country, and its people should be deer hunting with an AK-47, there’s respect that level of honesty. Don’t at a range, and all I ask is that you’re able to enjoy that freedom without the no logical reason for the government hide behind a gross misinterpretation honest about that. As for the argument fear of getting shot, and if you think to allow me to keep my gun because of the second amendment, and tout that civilians need to be armed in the that you should be entitled to have a while crime is at a thirty year low, gun your “constitutional liberties,” because event of a military coup, I ask: do you gun anyway, I’ll only respect you if violence is still very real. this nation wasn’t built on M1911s and honestly think you can defeat the U.S. you admit that it’s just for the shots and M-16s. When the Bill of Rights was military with an assault rifle? If you do, giggles. Should Parents Take the Rap for their Children? INESS RABAH already fallen in. That doesn’t sound like a recipe co-editor in chief for negligence. In a Facebook post Gregg wrote, “As a society we are quick to judge how a parent could According to the FBI and the National Center take their eyes off of their child and if anyone knows for Missing & Exploited Children, a child goes me I keep a tight watch on my kids. Accidents missing every 40 seconds in the U.S. We all have happen but I am thankful that the right people were been or know someone who got separated from in the right place today.” their parents in a busy place such as a shopping My current job, which is solely to supervising mall, airport or even a supermarket. Looking away children at Smaland, the child drop-off at Ikea, for as little as a few seconds could cause parents to has taught me that it is impossible to prevent every completely lose track of their children, and go into situation where a child can get hurt, whether they a panic. To impose that every single one of these trip and fall or hurt other children. Does that make parents should be charged with child endangerment me and all who work in my department careless? If is ludicrous. a kid jumps on top of another in the ball pit, should By now most of us have heard the news about the we be fired for not predicting what would happen four-year-old boy that fell into a gorilla enclosure at and slow down time to grab the child mid-air? Cincinnati Zoo which resulted in the forced killing That being said, it is the parent’s obligation to do of Harambe the silverback gorilla. This was one of their best to teach their children right from wrong, the most controversial occurrences of the summer. and take extra precautions to make sure the child is Widespread debate swept the country concerning safe. If a child is in the front seat of a car without whether the zookeepers made the right decision their seatbelt on, the child doesn’t get ticketed. The in killing the animal, if wild animals should even parent does, and rightfully so. I’ve seen so many be kept in captivity, and most questionably, if the parents put their kids in shopping carts and go up mother, Michelle Gregg, should be held accountable escalators at an obtuse angle. If anyone were to get for what the child has done. This leads to an even hurt in that situation, the blame would be placed on bigger question of whether parents in general should the parents because they blatantly disregarded the be held accountable for the actions of their children. sign that says no shopping carts are allowed on the Accidents happen, children are curious by escalators, and then of course they’d attempt to sue nature and unpredictable. Anyone who doesn’t think the store they were in. that a four-year old child can wander off very quickly Nobody wishes to put their loved ones in danger doesn’t know one. Had the mother been blatantly on purpose, but it does happen.Every situation is negligent and just ignoring all responsibilities as a different. There is a fine line between an honest parent to supervise her children, I would say yes, mistake/accident and careless negligent parenting. charge her with criminal negligence. However, The best way to figure out if anyone should be at several witness accounts have backed up that the fault is to put yourself in their situation. We are mother had been taking care of other children as only human, but we may also be partially or fully well, and had repeatedly told her son that he could responsible for the lives of other humans. Determine not go into the gorilla habitat. She then looked There is a fine line between an honest mistake and negligence.//MCT campus the risks and take necessary precautions to protect away for only a few seconds before the child had them. 6 Opinions THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 The Torch THE TORCH, a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the College Media Association, is the Editorial: A New official student newspaper of Bergen Community College. The purpose of THE TORCH is to report on the events at BCC and the local community, and to offer the BCC community a Semester for The Torch forum for expression. The opinions GEORGE R. GUERRA & expressed in THE TORCH are not community, and do so with INESS RABAH the knowledge that we are neccessarily those of THE TORCH. co-editors in chief All the materials submitted to THE bound by the same legal and TORCH become property of THE On behalf of The Torch, ethical restrictions as any TORCH. news organization. welcome back! We look The Torch is the GEORGE R. GUERRA forward to a promising only independent news INESS RABAH semester filled with organization that documents Editors-In-Chief educational and personal ongoing happenings discovery. That’s what concerning the college. It LAWRENCE FRANK college is all about, after is our mission to cover all Copy Editor all. This semester you may notice something unusual aspects of those happenings, ADRIANNA CARABALLO about the paper in that we from speakers, events, News Editor are operating with two sports, and stories that are Co-Editors-in-Chief. This relevant to our readers, as ADAM GRASSANI is due to the resignation well as reporting on the Features Editor college’s operations and of our previous Editor-in- governance. We do not shirk ANTHONY KHELIL Chief, Noura Dakka, due to from covering controversial Sports Editor medical issues that required issues, and strive to report her to remain in Lebanon on them in way that is JAMES O. DIAZ for treatment. She is deeply balanced, unbiased, and Online Editor missed and we all hope for her speedy recovery. comprehensive. As the GENESIS FUENTES After much deliberation leaders of The Torch’s Layout Editors the Torch Editorial Board editorial team we invite our agreed that the best way to readers to contribute to this BRENDAN DALY run things in her absence mission by offering opinion Ad Manager pieces, letters to the editor, would be for our Co-Editor, or suggesting fixes if they INESS RABAH George Guerra, and Torch spot any factual errors. Photo Editor veteran and Photo Editor, This is a duty that we Iness Rabah, to take the take very seriously, and PROF. LEW WHEATON reins. We fully intend to Advisor one that we will not allow uphold the Torch’s tradition to be infringed upon. That Corrections of journalistic excellence. is our promise to you, our The Torch strives for the highest In that respect, readers. Whatever the future journalistic standards and accuracy. The Torch is striving for may have in store, a new Readers are encouraged to contact yet another semester in generation of Torch writers us if they find any mistakes in any which we stand for “Truth, is ready with their recorders edition of the Torch. No Matter the Cost,” and in that regard we fully and notepads to record it Editorial and truthfully and accurately, intend to exercise our First and we could not be more Opinion Pieces Amendment rights to bring proud to be a part of that As an open public forum, The Torch our readers the stories history. welcomes guest opinion pieces and that matter to the college letters to the editor from any member of the Bergen Community College community. Materials should be submitted to [email protected] or delivered to The Torch office, SC- SGA President’s Letter 111. Such submissions must include the writer’s name, contact informa- to Students tion and affiliation with the college. Students should include their major; faculty and staff should include cam- Dear Student Body, pus title or position. Opinion pieces are limited to 600 words and letters On behalf of the Student Government Association, I would like to to the editor to 200 words. The Torch send a warm welcome to all of you. I would truly like to congratulate reserves the right to edit and to re- you on choosing to attend the most successful community college in the fuse publication of any submission. state of New Jersey and one of the best community colleges in the entire nation. The Torch offices are located During my time at Bergen, I have come to a few realizations that in Room SC-111D, have changed the course of my life, and may very well change yours 400 Paramus Road too. When I first decided to come to this school, I had done so simply Paramus, NJ 07652-1595 because of financial reasons. My expectations at first, were not all that 201.493.5006/5007 high. However, I realized that at Bergen, you can literally push yourself [email protected] to your limits and achieve success at as high a level as you possibly want. A perfect example of this, is the Student Government Association. Last year, multiple SGA members applied to, and got accepted, into Ivy League schools. What does this mean for you? It means that no matter what your situation is in life, no matter who you are now, no matter who you were in highschool, BCC is your chance to completely reinvent yourself and take charge of your life. If you want to get into an Ivy league school, you can do it. If you want to be a multi-millionaire, you can do it. If you want to completely break past any of the expectations that the nay- FOLLOW sayers have for you, you can do it. Remember that as a human being, you are at the absolute, undisputed, top of the food chain. You have so much power and potential inside of you just waiting to be realized, and here at Bergen, you have the opportunity to become all you can be. US With that being said, I leave you with these bits of advice as you embark on your educational journey. Get involved and take advantage of all the great things Bergen has to offer. Stop by the Office of Student Life in room SC-110 and join a club. Stop by room L-125 for free tutoring if you ever find yourself struggling in your classes, and finally, stop by room A-101 and join the Student Government Association. Good luck!

Sincerely, Photo taken by Genesis Fuentes President David DeLizio First Place Awards: General Excellence, Layout & First Place Awards Design, Editorial Writing, Biography/Personality Society of Professional Profile, Enterprise/Investigative Reporting, Journalists: Breaking FB.com/bergentorch Photography, 2014-2015 News Editorial, Winner for News Writing, Arts and Entertainment/ Editorial Writing, Critical Writing, Features Writing, Sports Writing, Best All-Around Overall Website, 2014-2015 Non-Daily Student New Jersey Press Foundation Better College Newspaper Newspaper Contest 7 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016

The World Goes Garrett Pynn Crazy for Pokemon Number 1 in the Go pg. 12 Nation pg. 16 FEATURES The Torch Lights, Camera, Action! ALYSSA BLUNDO Studio Bergen’s dedicated team of staff writer professionals, who have been working on this project each month. This show collaborated Since October 1st 2011, Studio Bergen with the Office of Public Relations and the has featured BCC’s biggest news, stories, Office of Media Technologies. and accomplishments for five seasons. It is When asked about why this is important a part of the College’s logical progression of to Bergen, Larry Hlavenka Jr, Managing distributing information. Forty years ago, a Director of Public Relations Creative printed newsletter would have been okay for Services said, “It’s no secret that video reporting the good work of students, faculty, represents one of the most popular media staff, and Bergen as a whole. However as sources for news and information, look at broadcast communication expanded, so the explosion of YouTube, Vine and the rest. has the media used for reporting and news Studio Bergen presents students, faculty, production. That is why the College used a staff, and community at large with an multi-pronged strategy to report its news opportunity to find out what’s going on at and information. The main idea is to take the state’s number one college for associate a central piece of data and repurposing it degree graduates in a video format that is for many media outlets, such as printed available on social media, YouTube, and newsletters, social media, and news releases. local television.” Studio Bergen has been presented in a 15 Each month, Studio Bergen has minute, top ten countdown format that has distributed its media through several had Bergen’s biggest stories from the past channels; it is primarly found on channel 26 previous months at the College. on Verizon FIOS, but can also be watched Just last year, our Television Station on platforms such as YouTube, FaceBook, was recognized as an National Council Twitter, Channel 26 (Verizon Fios, cable for Marketing Public Relations District 1 TV), and Inside Studio Bergen, a companion Medallion Award winner. This honors the piece that is sent via e-mail to all students, show as one of the best TV programs that faculty, and staff. Season 6 will air this fall. were stationed out of three community colleges in the northeastern U.S., Canada, and Europe. It was a great source of pride for Bergen Community College. This could not have happened without Studio Bergen is entering their sixth season.//Studio Bergen

Tristan Anderson Recognized for Civic Service

ADAM GRASSANI bully, have good sportsmanship, and features editor don’t do drugs or drink. “With Heroes and Cool Kids, it Bergen Community College was actually a fun program. It’s so fun student Tristen Anderson has written just being there, seeing them being himself into the books. The Teaneck there because they’re excited to see the resident was named a Newman Civic big teanagers coming in.” Anderson Fellow for 2016 by Campus Compact, said. “It’s very special to me because a national coalition of 1,100 colleges it shows me that what I’m doing makes and universities dedicated to campus- a difference. And the fact that so many based civic engagement. He is one of other people are proud of me, the people 218 to be named a Fellow, including at this school, my family, my friends, former Bergen students Derick Diaz, are so proud of this achievement. It and Margarita Valdez. makes me feel good knowing that I’m “It feels pretty good.” Anderson making people proud, just by being said. “But honestly, I recognize there willing to help others. It’s always an are many other students who continue honor to know that people appreciate to do the same things that I do the things that you do.” everyday. So I appreciate the honor but Tristen’s craft doesn’t end there; I also recognize that there are students he is still motivated to continue doing there who are putting the same work more. Along with his work at Heroes that I am. So I’m going to continue and Cool Kids, he also participates with doing more community service and various other College associations, volunteering as much as I can.” such as the Student Government Anderson was recognized by Associations Executive Board, the Campus Compact for accumulating Black Student Union, Phi Theta Kappa over 500 hours of community service Honor Society, and the Judith K. Winn with Heroes and Cool Kids, BCC’s School of Honors. own anti-bullying, non profit, rotary “I’m just motivated to continue club. Anderson was picked as one of doing more. Even if I don’t get the students to join the program from recognized, that’s not the point. As long one of his school principals at Teaneck as I’m making a difference towards my High School. An advisor comes in and community and helping others then talks to members of the club about I’m good.” different ways that they plan to speak, motivate and inspire middle school students, making sure that they don’t Anderson continously strives for excellence//Genesis Fuentes 8 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMEBER 2016 9 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMEBER 2016 We Need A Hero

GEORGE R. GUERRA co-editor in chief It seems that no matter where you go, you can’t escape the take an interest in their lives, and are concerned for their tidal wave of superhero movies these days. Currently, Marvel well-beings. The fact that they happen to have larger-than-life already has release dates for the next nine feature films in their professions admittedly appeals to the action junkies in all of us, cinematic universe. DC continues its attempt to draft behind but it also takes a backseat to our interest in these characters’ Marvel and produce their own blockbusters. However they are worlds and the way they interconnect with one another. Part of consistently met with mixed reception. Marvel’s genius was ensuring that their films would exist in a Why now? Watching superhero cartoons as a child, and connected universe. It makes it one world, and one rich lore to having those same characters grow and evolve with us is a explore and discover, and there is a corner of that universe for unique experience bestowed upon this generation of young all of us, and if there isn’t you can bet that it’s on its way. adults. The best way to explain it is through analysis of those We live in times in which it’s become more and more key demographics. Most of the studio executives who agree difficult to differentiate between the obvious good and the to greenlight these films grew up on comic books; there’s an obvious evil, and more often than not the world exists in one element of nostalgia that renders these people slaves to the of the infinite shades of grey. Sometimes people want to just hope that their beloved childhood icons will explode onto the go and shut their brains off for a while and watch the good silver screen in spectacular fashion and be universally beloved. guy beat up the bad guy, get the girl and save the day. “If a More than that, characters that were once regarded as one skinny kid from Brooklyn can be Captain America, why can’t dimensional and bland are now being infused with new pathos I?” However, as these films and plotlines evolve, the lines are and relatability. blurred and the stories become more human, and our heroes There was a time when Iron Man was a hero by virtue of become more and more real, as evidenced by the outstanding having a lot of money and a fancy flying suit of armor. Now reception of Captain America: Civil War and the development Tony Stark is an alcoholic who, despite his natural charisma, and subsequent mixed reception of Batman v. Superman: is plagued by self-doubt. Stark used to be a caricature, but now Dawn of Justice. he’s a person (albeit a fictional one). His personhood however It, in a way, contributes to the capacity of these films to does not diminish his heroism, but instead adds to it, and appeal to the part of us that’s looking for wish fulfillment. promotes the idea that heroes are in fact, people like you and I. Captain America is just a kid from Brooklyn, Superman is just Likewise on the surface, Batman is virtually unrelatable, a kid from Kansas, and we’re all just a kid from somewhere. unless of course you happen to be a brilliant billionaire orphan We’re kids looking for that moment when destiny demands who’s mastered every conceivable form of combat and has a something more of us. When destiny demands something contingency plan for every imaginable disaster. Yet somehow greater. We wait for our time in the sun and our time to Batman remains compelling and thanks for that can be given walk in worlds others can barely imagine. In the meantime to three outstanding films by Christopher Nolan; films that we watch our heroes’ stories unfold. More than the stories of also allowed the character to remain realistic to some extent. great unrelatable figures, they’re stories about people. They’re That same realism is what’s driving this renaissance of stories about our friends. They’re stories about the “us” that we comic book lore. The idea that these characters are so human are and, more importantly, the “us” that we wish we could be. Illustrations by Rebecca Karpinski that it’s like we know them. They’re like old friends, and we Photo courtesy by Wikimedia 10 features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 Bergen COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS BERGENSTAGES 2016-2017 SEASON WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER By A.R. Gurney OCTOBER 28 & 29 I NOVEMBER 3, 4 & 5 Dr. Davis is easily recognizable with his distinct style //Genesis Fuentes

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b 11 features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 The Summer Intensive Program: Aim to Change College is called the Summer Intensive opportunities that many students do Program. not get. The Summer Intensive Program is “I know that I have an advantage a seven week summer program that has over my friends who did not join been growing each year since 2013. The the program because I have built program helps new college students relationships with staff, and I know my learn some of the fundamentals of way around campus,” 2016 Summer college life, also helping them to find Intensive student, Andrew Garcia said. out more about themselves along the During the seven week period, way. students learn the art of “Diving Deep” Students at first are a tad bit and find the true meanings of their skeptical about joining the program passions. Through a strengths-based seeing that it takes up most of the curriculum, students find their top five summer. However, being a Summer strengths and learn how to utilize them Intensive student at BCC surely has its in college and in life perks. The director of the Summer Those who get accepted into the Intensive Program, Dr. Damyen Davis, program get the opportunity to take the has a passion for this program that IST Success course that is mandatory many of the students and staff admire. for all freshman, for free. This is one It is clear that Dr. Davis wants all of his of the many unique advantages that students to take the lessons that he has Summer Intensive students have. taught and use them to achieve their Students are given the opportunity dreams. Dr. Davis is easily recognizable with his distinct style //Genesis Fuentes to meet with many people who play The Summer Intensive Program huge rolls around campus. This year gives first-year students many unique LASHAY JONES eyes to the real world. It often comes contributing writer students have met a variety of staff on opportunities, skills, and connections as a shock to students how hard college campus, from the Executive Assistant to that is meant to help them succeed “High school and college are the can get compared to the past four years the President Dr. Ursula Daniels, to the throughout their college career, and exact same thing,” said no one ever. spent in high school. Coordinator of Student Development even throughout life. Many times, when a student is What if you were told that there is a Greg Fenkart. This program has opened up many transitioning from high school to program that helps incoming freshmen Many of the Summer Intensive doors for their students, now it is up to college, it can be a very scary ride; it with that rocky transition? That students believe that the program them to walk through those doors. is after all their first time opening their program here at Bergen Community opened up doors that will give them

PURNASREE SAHA Thestaff writer Life of Muhammad Ali

The death of Muhammad Ali on June 3rd 2016, saddened millions of admirers around the world. The heavyweight boxing champion was 74 years old and according to a spokesperson, died of respiratory complications. Ali’s diverse background and many victories in the ring led him to become the most famous professional boxer in history, and one of the biggest celebrity activists of all time. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky and was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sr.. Ali started boxing at age 12 with the help of Joe Martin, a police officer who readily gave the young boy lessons. As Ali practiced, Martin saw his talent; so he featured Ali on the local television show “Tomorrow’s Champions.” Another trainer, Fred Stoner, went on to teach Ali the science of boxing. This is how the young boxer gained the ability to move with the grace and the ease of a dancer. Although there was conflict with Ali’s education, he still kept up with his training and kept improving steadily. When he was just a teenager, he won the national Amateur Athletic Union and Ali was both a boxer and an activist//Flickr Golden Gloves championships, and at the age of 18, he went to Rome, Italy, to fight Cleveland “Big Cat” Williams in from a state senator. His first fight and beloved public figure, traveling take part in the 1960 Olympic games. the Houston Astrodome, and defeated back was against Oscar Bonavena at the world even while suffering from He came home with the gold medal in the weakened contender in just three Madison Square Garden, which went the debilitating disease. He won many the light heavyweight division. rounds. to the 15th round. Still undefeated, he accolades outside of the ring during As Ali continued to punch through After more marquee victories took on Joe Frazier on March 8, 1971, this time: the Spirit of America award, a series of professional victories, he in 1967, Ali aligned himself with the at Madison Square Garden—an event the “Kentucky Athlete of the Century,” perfected his combination of power Nation of Islam, which led him to billed as “The Fight of the Century.” the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and speed. As his famous quote went: become a lightning rod of controversy. Frazier dealt Ali the first loss of his and the “Otto Hahn peace medal.” He maintained the ability “to float like This is when he became heavily career, knocking him out with a steely Even Hollywood tried but couldn’t a butterfly and sting like a bee,” which involved in the American civil rights left hook. Two years later, Ali suffered tackle the great Ali. When Will is how one of his handlers described movement as well. His professional a broken jaw after dropping a fight Smith was chosen to play him in a his methods, and of course would go boxing career soon slumped, and he against Ken Norton. In 1974, Ali fought biographical film, Ali said to the actor, on to be one of his most iconic quotes. was also sentenced to prison for five against champion George Foreman in “You ain’t pretty enough to play me.” In Next, Ali was given a chance to years after being convicted for refusing Zaire, Congo to give the African nation his hometown of Louisville, the boxer fight for the world heavyweight boxing to be drafted into the army. He fought an economic boost. In the African heat opened a $60 million non-profit center championship. At age 22, on February to appeal his conviction over the course Ali proved victorious, and he emerged during his 19th wedding anniversary 1964, Ali defeated Sonny Liston of those years of exile from the ring. the victor after eight rounds. in 2005. The center focused on Ali’s for the world championship. Then During the Vietnam years, Ali In the early 1980s, Ali began to memory of boxing, along with the core on March 29, 1966, Ali challenged gave many speeches at rallies on show signs of Parkinson’s disease. His themes of peace, social responsibility, World Boxing Association champion college campuses in opposition to the doctors debated over whether these respect, and personal growth. It Ernie Terrell in Toronto. At the last war. This helped him win back support symptoms were caused by boxing or furthered his post-retirement efforts to minute, Terrell backed out and George and once again cast him back into whether they were degenerative. The visit poverty-stricken areas and support Chuvalo took his position. Ali won a the public spotlight. He picked up his doctors then diagnosed the champion education, promote adoption, and 15-round decision against him. Later gloves again in 1970, and was able to with Pugilistic Parkinson’s syndrome. encourage people to respect and better that year, Ali came back to U.S. to get a boxing license with the support Decades later, Ali remained an active understand one another. 12 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 The World Goes Crazy for Pokemon Go ADRIANNA CARABALLO The game was created with news edtior the intention of getting others to get out and be active. This is not the first time Niantic has tried Picture a teenager in high to encourage exploration and school in the lunchroom bored exercise; they have tried it before and isolated playing Pokémon with their apps Field Trip and on their DS in the corner. They Ingress which were designed in get weird looks and of course a similar way to Pokémon Go. some whispering and snickering “Pokémon Go was the on how that is so childish. Now best idea ever! It’s almost as if after the release of the overnight Pokemon are real,” BCC student sensation Pokemon Go, anyone Jason Callaghan said. who doesn’t play it are getting So those little monsters give those same weird looks. people the inactive to go out and But what is this “Pokémon hunt them, making them feel Go” that seems to be taking like they are real and that they over the world? Pokémon Go are a real Pokemon trainer. This is an augmented reality game especially applies to those who developed by Niantic for have a nostalgia for Pokémon, smartphones. When starting the those that grew up with the 20 game the player can customize year franchise finally get to their Pokémon trainer with experience them on a different selecting their hair color, skin forum while being active at the color, outfit, and ect. same time. Once that’s done it’s time to “It’s a great way for go walk around and find some people to get outside and get Pokémon in the area the player exercise instead of playing is at. Pokemon are “pocket Pokémon on their DS; also the monsters” that can be caught game is really easy to get into as and trained for battling. The well.” said Callaghan. player’s location is shown on If it’s as simple as get up the map just like a GPS would. and go, no wonder this game Various gyms and pokéstops appeals to those that don’t know are created out of landmarks or what Pokémon is as well as die points of interest. With gyms hard Pokèmon fans. Although trainers battle whoever is the not everyone is thrilled about holder on the gym in an attempt the Pokemon Go craze, NYPD to take it over for themselves. commissioner Bill Bratton has Every time the player takes openly opposed the game. over a gym they receive 10 “I haven’t the faintest point coins which can be used interest in that stupid craze,” to buy useful items if saved up. Bratton said according to ABC Pokéstops are indicated by a blue 7’s Eyewitness News. “They icon. Going to a Pokéstop will put themselves also at risk of result in receiving Pokéballs, accidents, etc.” potions, revives, eggs and other It’s true people have gotten in goodies a trainer might need. car accidents, have been robbed, With eggs the player walks and even have been arrested the required distance to hatch while playing but that shouldn’t them, 10.0 km eggs hold stronger discourage others from enjoying Pokemon Go is now a world phenomenon.//Rebecca Karpinski and rarer pokémon that are the game. Like anything else it harder to find, 5.0 km hold good should be used in moderation. Never go into a dangerous when the game detects the and respect the terms and but average Pokémon, and 2.0 Always pay attention to your area to catch a Pokêmon or player is going too fast. conditions and you will be all km eggs hold common Pokémon surroundings when playing the risk your life for it. Regarding A game created with set to go “catch them all.” and starters but you might get game, something that is even the car crashes, Niantic, in the idea of fun and discovery lucky and get a Pikachu, the stated in the loading screen their update, has created a in mind shouldn’t become a beloved mascot of Pokémon. of the game warning players. pop up warning to appear headache. Play with caution Summary of Derek Jarman’s Unseen Footage: “Will You Dance With Me?” FERNANDO VAZQUEZ the name title and any audio commentary, staff writer instead seeing it’s “raw” “original” and “uncut” footage of that night. The After the British Director Derek Jarman soundtrack was in its original audio taken died 20 years ago due to complications from from an Olympus VHS camera. This made AIDS, he left a wonderful retrospective of the film, authentique and into Jarman’s films that are considered “cult classics.” point of view, his camera angles and sheer Never released footage from “Will You energy ambience are very unique. Seeing Dance With Me?” produced by Ron Peck, the people dance alone, socializing in the will give you Jarman’s point of view and a bar, senior citizens dancing to the dancing different perspective of how the “club life” tunes of that time in 1984, a group of used to be thirty years ago before the birth partners, ladies and gentlemen dancing, of rave parties, lounges, and the nightlife. breakdancers robot dancing to Afrika Taken place in the Thatcherism Britain Bambaataa’s Planet Rock, with nothing to era and sadly, the discovery and public worry, just dancing. The film ends uniquely, concern of the deadly virus AIDS/HIV, with a guy dancing alone, which makes the Jarman spent an evening documenting film “the best dancing film” ever recorded the scene at Benjy’s, a former gay club in according to Ron Peck. London’s East End district. Movie producer Sadly, the terrible acts in Orlando’s and friend of Jarman, Ron Peck gave night club Pulse, conflicted a scary situation company on that evening at Benjy’s; in for the LGBT community, even for all fact Jarman and Peck, were then scouting clubgoers, which didn’t matter what sexual locations for Ron Peck’s film “Empire orientation, gender or race. “Will You Dance State”. With Me?” gave another vision that doesn’t The wonderful perspective of the care what sexual orientation or based of film, which turn out the highlights of a color. Dancing doesn’t discriminate or give Sunday night, according to Peck. For more boundaries. As the maestro Barry White than thirty years into the shelves, Ron stated in one of his songs, “Let the Music Peck decided “the VHS tapes” to be seen Play”, “I just wanna dance the night away/ for the public, which the original VHS here, right here, right here is where I’m outtakes, takes about seven hours. In Peck’s gonna stay” This wonderful documentary production, it only took 78 minutes. The consists into this summary, “Will you beauty of this wonderful documentary was dance with me?” so special; watching the film in the movie theater, without any credits mentioned, nor The movie depicts an evening at a gay club in London’s East End.//Filmlinc 13 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 Looking for a Job on Campus? Try Work Study

Students often do their best to make money while studying//Justin Ramirez

LASHAY JONES contributing writer Students who qualify must also take at least six Finding a work study job is actually quite easy. credits during their term of employment in order to One can find a job simply by checking for job postings We all know how expensive college can get with work on campus. Students may only work up to 20 at the Career Development Center and/or the Career all of the funds, tuition, and books that need to be hours a week, considering that school should remain and Transfer Center here at Bergen. Most departments paid for. This is why the government will do their a top priority, which explains why students are never post positions towards the middle of August. best to aid students financially, whether it be through allowed to work during their class hours. Work study is a great opportunity seeing as loans, grants, financial aid, or the federal work study Don’t qualify for federal work study? Well, there many students find it more convenient working on program. are plenty of other job opportunities on campus. campus. The program is meant to help students with The work study program gives students the Many of these jobs are classified as non-federal work the expenses that come with going to college, which opportunity to gain employment on campus in order study jobs which simply means that the department of course comes with learning money management. to help with college expenses such as transportation, pays students instead of the federal funds. “Working on campus really taught me the books, etc. Federal work study is when a student The students hired through non-federal work value of the dollar bill,” BCC alumnus and former works for money that is awarded to them by the study are usually called “students aides.” Similarly work study student Justin Anderson said. “Having government. Students who are eligible are given a set to federal work study students, student aides must to pay for books, the bus, and so much taught me to amount of money based on their need, and they can take at least six credits a semester and they may not appreciate every penny that I earned.” This program only access that money by getting an on-campus or, work during their class hours. First-time student aides brings students a great deal of experience that will in some cases, off-campus job. must also attend a mandatory on-campus workshop to be extremely useful when starting up their career and receive employment. continuing on with their education.

Hi! I’m Fernando, and this is your guide to surviving school.//Genesis Fuentes FERNANDO VAZQUEZ staff writer

Congratulations! You’ve done it! In graduating and completing twelve years of education, welcome high school graduates to Bergen Community College! Welcome back fellow students, to another semester to accomplish your goals. But now this is the day! You’ve done it! As Kent Poirot stated “Turn the page and let’s begin the journey to your Greatest Achievement” Here are wonderful and helpful tips and hacks for you to use in the college life!

1). Tips for transportation: BCC NJ Transit Student Pass: If you’re a full time student and have a full week schedule and use the Public Transportation, register and save money with this 25 percent discount on https://portalapi.bergen.edu/NJTransit/ or if traveling by car, drive carefully and plan your trips as early as possible to avoid traffic and accidents. 2). Textbooks: If a professor asks you for a required textbook, renting textbooks saves students 33% to 55% compared to the price of buying new books. There are many websites that allow you to rent your textbooks instead of having to buy full-priced textbooks every semester. Amazon, Chegg, BookRenter, eCampus, and Textbooks.com are just a few of the many popular sites for discounted book rentals. If you end up having to buy a few textbooks it would be wise to sell them at the end of the semester. Investigate and compare prices while getting the best possible price from the highest paying vendor. 3). Take a wonderful trip to the college library, the Sidney Silverman Library, located in between the L and B wings of the 2nd floor. Ask the research desk staff who will be delighted to help you with your research, or provide assistance of any kind. Check out the computer labs, located in the main entrance of the library and two computer lab rooms; research centers, silent rooms, all of which are excellent places to study. 4). Save money: Bring your lunch, dinner, snack, and thermos with coffee, tea or your drink of choice. There are some wonderful options in the school cafeteria from Gourmet Dining Services in the College Cafeteria located on the second floor to the student center main entrance, where you can find Bergen Pizza for late night meals and a Dunkin Donuts for mornings. 5). Join wonderful clubs and programs for activities such as Math, Psychology, Anime, Video Games and much more! Use some free time, meet new people, it will make you more interested in the college and your courses. Stop by to the Student Activities Center to speak with the friendly representatives. 6). Essential tips: talk with your professors and college staff! Treat your class sessions as part of your life and the journey towards great success in the career of your choice. Since a staggering number of the school staff and professors care about the students. For instance, if you’re having a problem or need more ideas to solve and simplify rational expressions, don’t hesitate or be nervous in asking for your professor’s help after or before class. They will appreciate that you asked and think you care about the course. If you need personal help, don’t hesitate and don’t be ashamed; stop by to the Health Services, located in room HS-100. The RN staff of Health Services provides first aid, emergency medical response, and healthcare maintenance to all members of the campus. If seeking help with personal emotional issues please don’t hesitate to speak with its representatives for a compassionate and nonjudgmental ear. 14 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 First Day Fashion LASHAY JONES contributing writer

School is back in session which means one of many things: fashion. From sweatpants, to jeans, to dresses, you will find the students here at Bergen Community College dressed in many different styles. Some students don’t want to be too flashy on their first day so they settle for simple jeans and nice shirt. Others have comfort at the top of their lists when dressing for a day of classes, choosing to wear a simple pair of sweatpants and converse. Then there are those who dress to impress with dresses, bow ties, and dress shirts. No matter what your style, many student have one common goal: to get their education.

Eli Cross Nyameke Smith Major: Computer Science Major: Education “I honestly feel like I have no one to impress. I am coming to class than “Whenever I pick out any outfit, I think bright colors.” going right back home.”

Divanny Paulino Tristan Anderson Major: Sociology Major: General Mathematics and Science “I don’t want to look like I’m trying too hard, but I also want to look cute.” “When I go to class, I am representing more than myself.”

Alexa L. Gary Keenan Johnson Major: Biology Major: Business “Whenever I get dressed, comfort is my number one priority.” “I am alway aiming to be comfortably fly.”

Photos taken by Genesis Fuentes 15 Sports THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1| SEPTEMBER 2016 An Outcast and An Icon

Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz receive very different responses.//MCTCampus ANTHONY KHELIL has in a way been forced out. It has been a season disappointed many, foiling relationships with sports editor of unfamiliarity for the Yankees. They have hoovered teammates, fans and others around the MLB. He around a 500 winning percentage throughout the has since then been booed and looked down upon by Before the beginning of the 2016 Major League season thus far. This mediocrity has been somewhat fans of teams throughout the MLB. Since coming Baseball season, Boston Red Sox Star, David Ortiz, of a trend since 2013, as the Yankees have failed to back from suspension, A-Rod has said and done formally known as “Big Papi,” announced he will win a playoff game since then. General Manager of all the right things, repairing relationships and for be retiring at season’s end. Up until this point in the the Yankees Brian Cashman noticed this downward some people regaining their trust. Many however, season, Ortiz has received a farewell tour, receiving trend and after convincing owner Hal Steinbrenner, are happy that Rodriguez will no longer be apart of gifts and tokens of appreciation from teams all over did something the Yankees have not done since 1989, any team in the Majors. the league. Teams including the Red Sox biggest and that is to trade star players, all while building for The big question here is, what is the difference rivals, perhaps the biggest rivalry in all of sports, the the future. The Yankees traded all star closers Aroldis between David Ortiz and Alex Rodriguez? Both New York Yankees, plan on honoring Ortiz before Chapman and Andrew Miller, as well as their best have been linked to steroids, both are stars for their his final game at Yankee Stadium. Ortiz of course hitter Carlos Beltran for a bevy of young prospects respective teams, and both are retiring. Why is one has been linked to steroids throughout his career, a with potential. This youth movement came at the being treated better than the other? All David Ortiz topic in which, when discussed, he is adamant about hands of the Yankees failing to live up to expectations, had to do was decline his use of PED’s and there not using any performance enhancing drugs, and and not only did it affect those who were traded, but was no further investigation. It seems as if all fans claims that he does not know how he ever failed a it had a large effect on Alex Rodriguez as well. As have forgotten his linkage to PED’s and are treating test. In 2013, his name came up again on a list of of August 13, 2016 Alex Rodriguez has been released him and sending him off with a wonderful farewell. potential users of PED’s, and again Ortiz declined all from the New York Yankees, he played his final game Alex Rodriguez will be sent off with nowhere near accusations and this seemed to be enough justification on August 12, going 1-4 with an RBI, and announced the treatment Ortiz has received, and from what for Major League Baseball to not look further into his retirement on August 7, 2016. reports say, they both are users of PED’s. Alex the possible usage. Alex Rodriguez was the main culprit of the Rodriguez has done a great job repairing his image While David Ortiz is being honored by Biogenesis scandal in 2013, in which led to a 162 around the Majors, so what makes the retirement of teams around the Majors, his counterpart Alex game suspension which he served in 2014. He lied on these two stars any different? Rodriguez, New York Yankees DH/3B and with multiple occasions, declining his use of Performance his resume could be considered one of the greatest enhancing drugs. After finally fessing up to using players to ever dawn a Major League Baseball jersey, PED’s, Rodriguez accepted his suspension and NFL Offseason recap and Season Preview

ANTHONY KHELIL assist on defense. The New York sports editor Jets signed former pro bowler Matt Forte as their new half back, Every offseason, teams in the looking to pack an extra punch on National Football League look to offense. They also retained their star address needs through free agency quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Jared and the draft, as well as have Goff and Carson Wentz, the top two internal discussions on whether or picks of the 2016 NFL draft look not to retain players. A lot goes into to bring success at quarterback for an offseason in the NFL, and within their two respective teams, the newly a short period of time, there are relocated Los Angeles Rams and the many transactions that can happen. Philadelphia Eagles. Arguably the This offseason was no different, best cornerback in the NFL traded within the first 48 hours of the free in his Carolina Panthers jersey for agency period being opened, more the Washington Redskins. The New than $300 million were spent on England Patriots, after bolstering new additions to NFL teams. their offense by trading for Martellus The Jacksonville Jaguars Bennett to go along with Madden 17 made major improvements this cover athlete Rob Gronkowski, will offseason afters years of mediocrity. be without hall of fame quarterback They signed the top ranked free Tom Brady for the start of the NFL agent of the offseason, defensive end season due to the deflategate scandal Malik Jackson, as well as drafting of the 2014 playoffs. the top ranked cornerback in the The Pittsburgh Steelers who draft Jalen Ramsey out of Florida Football fans are waiting with bated breath for the start of the season//Flickr have high hopes for the upcoming go through the minds of fans before to the playoffs. Robert Griffin, the State. The Jaguars made many season because, they will be without improvements on the defensive end each season. The Pittsburgh Steelers new Cleveland Browns quarterback one of their top receivers Martavis have lofty offensive expectations, looks to regain a spot as a top NFl of the ball. The New York Giants Bryant for the span of the whole made a free agency splash this will they live up to them? The Denver quarterback. Johnny Manziel will season for his violation of the NFL Broncos will try and find a way to look to stay out of jail. Of all 32 offseason spending close to $300 players association drug policy. million on free agents. They also defend their championship without NFL teams, who will come out on These moves were few of many to Peyton Manning. The Jets and Giants top? These are all thoughts that are looked to improve on the defensive happen this exciting NFL offseason. side of the ball and did so by signing look to make New York proud. The in circulation before this upcoming There will be many familiar faces in New England Patriots will have to season. Fans will speculate and Vernon Oliver, defensive end, to a many unfamiliar places at the start five year 85 million dollar contract. make due without Tom Brady for the argue, but until the first snap in less of the 2016-17 NFL season. first four games of the season, how than 75 days, every team has an equal They resigned their home There is so much that can happen grown product, Jason Pierre Paul, to will they fare? Andrew Luck looks to chance at the Lombardi Trophy. over the span of an NFL season. bounce back from an injury riddled a one year deal, as well as signing There are also many questions that cornerback Janoris Jenkins to 2015 season and bring the Colts 16 The Torch VOLUME 25 ISSUE 1 | SEPTEMBER 2016 SPORTS Garrett Pynn Number 1 in Nation

ANTHONY KHELIL sports editor “We are very proud of Garrett

On May 9, 2016, Bergen Community and his accomplishments both College received news that sophomore, Garrett Pynn, member of BCC’s men track on the field and in the class- and field team, won a national title in the discus event. The Nationals competition took place from May 7-9 at Mohawk Valley room. He is a true leader and Community college in Utica, New York.The college as a whole also did well placing 10th he shows it every day with his out of 21 schools, in the Nationals. Pynn threw for a distance of 41.10 meters to win hard work.” first place and received NJCAA first team honors. Pynn placed third in the Shot Put event, with a distance of 13.98 meters. His -Jorge Hernandez third place finish earned him Coaches All every day with his hard work.” American Honors and on May 23rd, 2015, Pynn who is 6”4 and 300 pounds NJCAA outdoor All Americans were honored resides in Edgewater, New Jersey, attended by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Leonia High school and seems to have always Coaches Association. been successful as he holds many records at Miraculously, Pynn was successful his former high school. He is returning to despite nursing a lower body injury. Pynn Bergen Community College this upcoming represents Bergen Community College’s semester as a sophomore, and will graduate first National Discus champion. For all his from BCC next year after completing the successes, he was awarded, “Male Field final requirements for his criminal justice Athlete of the Year,” by the coaches. degree. He currently maintains a 3.6 GPA. Managing Director of Athletics, Jorge Pynn hopes to continue his athletic career at a Hernandez, made a statement regarding Pynn four year institution. He looks to work in the saying, “We are very proud of Garrett and his At 6’4” and 300lbs, Pynn cuts an imposing figure.//BergenCC Bulldogs law enforcement field after graduating from accomplishments both on the field and in the his four year school. classroom. He is a true leader and he shows it Las Vegas Welcomes New No progress on Assistant NHL team Track Coach

League team. A unanimous vote was passed by the league’s board of governors to grant Las Vegas its own team, along with the plan to start play in the 2017-18 season. A $500 million dollar expansion fee will be in place for the franchise. The eventual team plans to join the Pacific Division in the western conference of the NHL. The arena will feature seating for 17,500 people. This will be the first NHL expansion since 2000 and in order for it to work, each team will lose one player to It is still unknown how the absence of an assitant coach will effect the Bulldogs//Bergen CC the Las Vegas newest franchise. The clubs Bulldogs will have the choice to protect or give away CHRISTOPHER MOLINA their skaters. Players who have played in staff writer 40 or more games and are under contract in 2017-2018 will be qualified for the the With the beginning of the school year now upon us, many fall athletes Las Vegas franchise. are now preparing for the start of their seasons. Of those athletes who run Another addition to the franchise is the for our Bergen Bulldogs track team are finding it harder to grasp as they are introduction of Las Vegas’ new General still without an assistant coach. Early this year assistant coach Angel Solias, Manager George McPhee. Mcphee was left the program to become the head coach of his high school track team. introduced on Wednesday during a press Although the program was still able to continue on with their season, with conference at T-mobile Arena. McPhee head coach Erika Czujko having to take over assitant coach too helped her former general manager of the Washington team to do great in their season. Three track athletes qualified for nationals, Capitals, spent 17 years with the capitals which were held at Fitchburg State University, MA. Some of these athletes before being relieved of his duties following include, thrower Garrett Pynn, Pole Maulter, Camil Calupad, and Tyler the 2013-2014 season. Before that, McPhee Olivieri. The women’s track team also had an impressive season with nine was the director of the hockey operations girls who qualified for nationals. Of those nine, five qualified on Saturday, for the Vancouver Canucks for five years. April 23 at the Fitchburg State University for the Eric Loeschner Memorial He also served as as senior advisor with the Track and field Invitationals. Katiana Mendoza, Keli Galati, Melissa Duran, New York Islanders. He is widely known Amanda Duran are in the 4x800 and Alexandria Raffa is in the shot put. for his service on on Canada’s national With all their success made in that season, there has still been no progress on Las Vegas is still deciding on a team name.// Flickr hockey team, including time as the CO- finding a replacement assistant coach.with plenty of time before the start of GM of Canada’s recent gold medal team at spring season and it is believed of why haven’t any progress been made over CHRISTOPHER MOLINA the 2016 Men’s World Championship. With the spring or summer. Jorge Hernandez Managing director of Athletics and staff writer the foundation setting in place, it’s only a Elaine Korinko professional Assistant, declined to comment. The process of Las Vegas Nevada, known as Sin matter of time to establish the franchise’s finding a new coach is a long one, given that it has to go through the school City, and the Entertainment Capital of the newest name. Although there is no word and then advertised to the applicants for the position. With no word yet, World, is now being given the opportunity yet on the decision for a team name, only much of the attention is focused on the athletes this fall such as baseball and of having its own local National Hockey time will tell what the future holds for Las men’s and women’s soccer. There is no telling when it will be announced. Vegas’ new professional hockey team.