VOLUME 28 ISSUE 5 WWW.BROWARD.EDU/STUDENTLIFE/PUBLICATIONS/OBSERVER/PAGES/DEFAULT October 29, 2013

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Newspaper Campus News BC spotlight Centerspread Opinion Backpage Want More Observer? Two different Save the tatas! theobservernews.blogspot.com Want to become Nike: The story has updates on Articles, What is going on at views on the October is Entertainment, Sports and a mentor for those behind the label. same subject: Breast Cancer Much More. Bailey Hall? who need it? Halloween Awareness Check Out: Costumes Month. .com/TheObserver18 ON PAGE 5 ON PAGE 6 ON PAGE 10-11 ON PAGE 19 ON PAGE 20 theobservernews.blogspot.com New changes to come for remedial classes Melissa Simons Editor in Chief & Mitchel Lopez Staff Writer The students of Broward College (BC) know they have options when it comes to their education. From the option to choose which professor will be a better choice for a difficult subject, to the option to only take elective classes one semester. Now all community college students in the state of Florida will have the option to opt out of Developmental Educational (Dev. Ed) courses starting January 2014, if they happen to be exempt. This may be good news to some students Screen shot courtesy of the BC website of the registration process. Melissa Simons/ The Observer who want to move on to the next course level, although as an active duty member of courses if they have not placed too many courses before they student decide what to enroll it is best to keep in mind that the armed services are also into college level courses, get to take something that in, while in the past, the state being placed at a level that exempt. Those who want to according to senate Bill 1720. really counts,” explains Joanne has said ‘these are the scores a student is not ready for will be placed in Dev. Ed courses “The changes are Bashford, AVP Developmental that students have to meet, it mean twice the effort will be can request to do so, instead happening because everybody Education. “The opting out maybe 100 and if you get a required to pass the class. of defaulting in to college level has been trying to do Dev. Ed concerns me a little bit. I think 99, I’m sorry but you can’t go Students who entered courses. However, those who a little bit better in different for some students it will be into that class,’ and we weren’t ninth grade in a Florida graduated prior to 2007 and ways, and the legislature over just great. For other students allowed to say anything, and Public school in the 2003- were not a part of a Florida the last several years has been it may not be the best idea for now we can.” The high school 04 school year or after and public high school, as well very discouraged looking at the them, but students will have to GPA, and the grades students earned a Florida standard high as those with GEDs and were results that they see for students make the decision.” Bashford got in the courses they had in school diploma cannot be homeschooled are not exempt who begin in Dev. Ed courses also explains how she likes their last year or two of high required to test or be placed and are required to take the and perhaps they see too many the option to “be able use school can also play a factor. in a Dev. Ed. Students serving placement test and take Dev. Ed students being held back with multiple measures to help a See School Reform page 6 BC acknowledges the students turned heroes

Melissa Simmons him, had him in different spots.” quick decision to help Editor in Cheif The five students still have not the man, comments that Saving a man’s life is looked spoken to the disturbed man. were left by readers were at as courageous, but for five “He was not a student,” said To- less than thrilled as some Broward College (BC) stu- mas Meyer, Dean of Academic read ‘you should’ve let dents, it was considered the Affairs, at the Willis Holcombe him die,’ among others, right thing to do. On Oct. 11, Center. “I’ve never noticed him but Cacciato still feels an unidentified man attempted before, he was just a random he did the right thing. to commit suicide by jumping bystander walking,” said Don- “Those are just people off the seventh story parking ald Clarke. sitting behind the com- garage at BC’s Fort Lauder- “We were relieved that the stu- puter; they didn’t walk dale campus. Rakeem Johnson dents took action. I think it re- out to their car and see and John Cacciato, two of the ally speaks to the quality of stu- someone that needed five BC students, saw the man dents that we have here at BC, help.” Meyer and Kurz standing over the railing and and really, they didn’t have to also believed they did immediately took action. Days do anything. They could’ve let the right thing, saying later, The five were honored at him go and that would’ve been that although the anon- BC’s Board of Trustees meeting terrible, but they didn’t panic, ymous man was deter- by President Armstrong. Re- they stayed calm, one person The students were honored by President Armstrong and the Board of Trustees. Tina mined to end his life, it flecting on the incident days tried to talk to him while the David/Broward College was fate that brought strangers later, Johnson and Cacciato still others tried to hold him down . together to help him out. believe they would’ve done the I think that’s impressive. I don’t they didn’t know what we were four students got him and dan- “If we saw him, didn’t do same thing. think I could’ve done that un- talking about or who we were gled over the railing, describing anything and went home that “He had his toes over the der that stress,” said Associate but we told them ‘this guy is the feeling as dead weight, and night and saw it on the news little piece that sticks over Dean Frank Kurz. going to jump’ and then every- tossed him back over, where that someone killed themselves the edge, just holding himself “We were the only two cars one came over and knew what Johnson put him in a headlock. where I was, I would’ve been there,” said Cacciato. “It just left that was parked on that to do.” Cacciato goes on to ex- The story was reported by like ‘wow I could’ve stopped happened really quick, every- side,” said Cacciato. “Rakeem plain how the man let go of the the local news, and while the that,’” said Cacciato. body just ran in and grabbed and I called them over, and railing once he and the other students stand firm with their

October 29, 2013 CAMPUS NEWS Page 3 What’s up BC? Here are your news bytes

BC’s New Center Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Performing at Bailey Hall BC is planning to increase its presence in Broward Coun- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, a ty by opening a new center in popular swing band, will be Oakland Park, to expand pro- celebrating its 20th anniversary gram offerings in culinary, arts, tour in Broward College’s Bai- design and business, in addi- ley Hall, Thursday. Nov. 7 at 8 tion to other general education p.m. offerings. It is proposed to open The performance is a part in the 2014-15 academic year. of Bailey Hall’s new Signature Art Series, featuring a variety BC’s Career Workshops of accomplished artists from comedians to Grammy-Award South Campus Career Cen- winning musicians, a well as ter is offering workshops for Fall master classes, workshops and 2013, they take place Thursday, lectures. Oct. 31 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, To learn more about Bailey Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.,Tuesday, Nov. Hall’s Signature Art Series and 12 at 3 p.m., Thursday Nov. 21 master classes or to purchase at 1 p.m. These workshops are tickets, visit baileyhall.org or for all students and are taking call 954-201-6884. place in building 68, in room 100. Opportunities for Veterans 5th Annual Literary Feast BC is implementing the Obama administration’s “8 Keys to Suc- Chili Cook-Off 2013 The 5th Annual Literary cess”- an ongoing effort to foster BC Terracycle Program Feast on Nov. 5, 2013 will be postsecondary educational oppor- C.A.B presents Chili Cook-Off 2013, which BC’s Terracycle Program is asking for help on Central Campus in Bailey tunities and improve employment will take place Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at 11 collecting the following items: Electronics Hall (building 4) from 7 p.m. to outcomes for veterans. BC is des- a.m. to 2 p.m. on Central Campus in building 19 items, shoes, cleaning products, office sup- 8:30 p.m. Join them for refresh- ignated as a Military Friendly Insti- on the patio. Students are invited to eat all the plies, food and beverage products, plastic ments, fun and prizes! tution by G.I. Jobs and has made chili they want (free of charge), or join the cook- cups, and health and beauty items. The col- important investments throughout off. Registration is available in building 19. lege will receive an average of 2 cents for each the years to provide education- item, all proceeds benefit the Michelle Law- al opportunities for veterans. The less scholarship fund. college provides veterans affairs. Please e-mail any questions to jhersh@bro- ward.edu or [email protected]. Bring your items to Student Finacial Services, Student Life or any collection container. Photo credit: cceha.com/

October 29, 2013 NEWS Page 5 South debuts social activism series

BRIGITTE JOLLIET atre on South Campus to view A week later, celebrated SOUTH BUREAU CHIEF the film titled Sing Your Song. poet Roger Bonair Agard drank A portrayal of the life of Harry rum and shared stories to a A series of cultural aware- Belefonte and his journey as a crowd of people for B.SOCA’S ness and social activism events social activist through Harlem, Overheard program. The Over- are being sponsored by Bro- Mississippi, Africa and South heard series will present one ward College’s (BC) new Office Central, L.A.. person shows focusing on the of Cultural Affairs (B.SOCA). Against The Wall, the sec- merriment of diversity. The series was inspired by La- ond program of the series, “It is an opportunity to cel- mar Lovelace, the director of exhibits art created by BC stu- ebrate voices that have often B.SOCA, with the purpose of dents and a mural painted on been misrepresented or not cel- raising consciousness in the building 70 by local artist Trek ebrated in mainstream culture,” community by creatively com- 6. A 6ft 3D mosaic of Harry said Lovelace. bining social activism and art Belefonte was built by 17 BC In partnership with the Fort through several forms of enter- students in the South Campus Lauderdale Film Festival, B.SO- tainment art gallery using 2,000 cans of CA will present six short inde- “My mission is to show that tuna and taking 17 hours to pendent films followed by a different is not a synonym for complete. Q & A with the directors. The deficient and to also encourage The mosaic will be on dis- films will include Mozayik, The students to reflect on the ways play until the end of the Fall Unseen Beauty, Florida Cross- artists can be an important part semester and then all cans will roads: Florida’s Underground of the social change cycle,” be donated to Feeding South Railroad, Frapper Avec Amour, said Lovelace. Florida in honor of Harry Bela- Passage and Silhouettes. The kickoff began in Octo- fonte’s work to address hunger Three more events will be ber with an event called Ad- in the world. held throughout the semester justed Lens, an ongoing series At the Eargasm event, over including a live performance that welcomes students and 100 people attended a tribute to in December by Latin Grammy community members to ex- Stevie Wonder in the Perform- Award winning artist Karina Ig- perience documentaries and ing Cultural Arts Theatre. Artists lesias. independent films by minority including, Jason Hainsworth, For more information on the filmmakers. Fernando Ulibarri and Angelo series, contact Lamar Lovelace, Photo credit: thebahamasweekly.com Community members and Versace sang a live mix of pro- director of cultural affairs & stu- students showed up to the Per- test and love songs from Stevie dent engagement, at 954-201- forming and Cultural Arts The- Wonder’s discography. 8719 or [email protected] Upcoming Bailey Hall events

NATALIE VON CIEMINSKI Daley,” for which the band Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Com- MANAGING EDITOR wrote and recorded the show’s panion.” Her editorial pieces theme song. can be heard on NPR’s Morn- ing Edition. Kronos Quartet Broward College provides Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8 p.m. Symphony of the Americas many opportunities to enjoy Cost: $30 to $40 Wednesday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. arts and culture. If you would Cost: $25 to $35 like to immerse yourself in cul- For 40 years, the Kronos ture and performances of oth- Quartet—David Harrington The Symphony of the Amer- ers, the events at Bailey Hall and John Sherba on violin, icas will be returning to their are exactly what you need. Hank Dutt on viola, and Sun- founding roots with a festi- This beautiful venue offers ny Yang on cello—have pur- val holiday concert featuring a wide variety of entertain- sued a singular artistic vision, a chorus of holiday grandeur. ment opportunities raguing combining a spirit of fearless This concert guarantees holi- from concerts, jazz ensembles, exploration with a commitment day cheer taking you through plays and dance performances to continually re-imagining the the holiday season. Kronos Quartet. Photo credit: broward.edu to comedy, sketches and im- string quartet experience. In the provisations. There is definite- process, Kronos has become Dar He: The Story of Emmitt ly a show that suits everyone’s one of the most celebrated and Till tastes. influential groups of our time, Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 p.m. performing thousands of con- Cost: $10 (limited seating) Here is the list of upcom- certs worldwide, collaborating ing shows: with many of the world’s most Actor Michael Wiley in- intriguing and accomplished habits over 20 characters in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy composers and performers, and this tour de force performance Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m. commissioning more than 800 that lays bare one of the most Cost: $25to $35 works and arrangements for painful chapters in American string quartet. Civil Rights History. This perfor- The year 2013 marks the mance will be part of the “Year 20th anniversary of Big Bad Paula Poundstone of Social Justice” at Broward Voodoo Daddy – a high energy, Thursday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. College’s Central campus. Each nine-piece swing influenced Cost: $25to $35 performance will be followed ensemble. Their new album by questions and answers with Rattle Them Bones features Poundstone’s spontaneity the audience. such songs as “Diga Diga Do,” and intelligent humor makes “The Jitters” and “It Only Took a her the perfect panelist for Bailey Hall is located at Kiss.” Their albums include the NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Central Campus, Building 4, platinum-selling “Americana Me,” where she gets to match 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie, Deluxe” and follow-ups “This wits with some of our nation’s FL 33314. To learn more about Beautiful Life,” “Save My Soul” leading pundits. The show is a Bailey Hall’s Signature Art Se- and “Everything You Want for winner of the prestigious Pea- ries and master classes, visit Christmas.” The band’s numer- body Award for broadcasting www.baileyhall.org or call Ad- ous TV appearances include excellence. She has starred in ministration at 954-201-6880. “Dancing with the Stars,” “The solo specials on HBO and BRA- To purchase tickets, contact the Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” VO, and made frequent TV ap- Box Office at 954-201-6884. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Photo credit: broward.edu “Late Night with Conan O’Bri- pearances on Letterman, Leno, an” and “Last Call with Carson Craig Ferguson, and Garrison October 29, 2013 CAMPUS NEWS Page 6 School reform Student publications From Page 1 Other changes less than 25 percent of students include BC’s own reformed who tested into Dev. Ed win multiple awards policy. “In this Dev. Ed reform, classes earn their degree in we’re coming up with a new eight years. Seventy percent pathway for students to finish of BC students tested into at Stephon Hall Julius Robledo, Ivan Benavides, who attended the conventin their math courses that don’t least one Dev. Ed class, which Sports Editor Melissa Frascati; Second Place, included Dr. Patrick Ellingham involve Algebra, so it might are reading, English or math. Broward College photography, Teo Genao, of P’an Ku, who is also retiring be a good idea to talk to your The new Dev. Ed publications, The Observer and Allison Nading, Alexa Ponce; at the end of next semester; advisor about it because we’ve classes that will remain after the literary arts magazine Pan Second Place, artworks, Patrick Vicky Santiesteban is an English created a course that is the the change will no longer Ku, both won numerous awards Kobelin, Kaylin Silva, Vanessa professor from the downtown same level of MAT 0028 for be session 1 courses that at the 54th annual Florida Wood; Third Place, artworks, campus in Fort Lauderdale; students who are going into are 16 weeks, but instead College System Publications Melissa Frascati, Maileen and Jennifer Shapiro of The the pre stats or liberal arts path, contextualized, modulated and Association (FCSPA) awards Marcos and Johnathan Rice. Observer who also teaches In all, The Observer but if you’ve already finished blended with a large amount banquet and convention held journalism at Broward’s South nabbed 12 awards, while P’an it with an “A” or “B” you will of time in class, and a hands- on Oct. 17-19 in Tampa. Campus in Pembroke Pines. Ku collected 5 during the be able to go into the MGF on approach to learning. The Students who attended went “I’m very proud of all of the dinner ceremony on Friday, Oct courses, and you will be on the classrooms will also implement to workshops on topics awards that The Observer and 18. Observer Editor-in-Chief, path for the math courses you an adaptive technology that for social media reporting, P’an Ku won and the same Melissa Simons, acknowledges need instead of the ones you will present the material in sports, university transfer goes for the students hard the honors of its many writers don’t,” said Bashford. different ways so that it can to a journalism program, work, and in the end, it all paid and is enthused of the hard BC students who are adjust itself according to the photography and videography off,” said Shapiro. After all of work provided by the staff. “It’s aware of the changes still stand pupils’ needs. And by tailoring for journalists, business the celebration and jubilation pretty cool, and I’m really lucky firm with the option to take its’ teachings, the course reporting and article critiques. subsided, reality set in for many a prep course.“I think that if will be a short but compact The Observer won to have a mix of weird and fun of the staff members of both you didn’t do so well in Math lesson that is not only concise, the following awards: First people who can make it versatile The Observer and P’an Ku, in and Englih in high school, you but also most beneficial to Place, feature photo, Cornell and exciting. It’s really cool to which, for both organizations should probably take a prep students who are still in the Whitehead; First Place, have a hard working staff and at the trip not only a success, but class,” sayid BC student Linda college preparatory phase. editorial, Observer staff; the same time, they’re some of a learning experience, too. Pierre. “It’s better to take a prep Howdyshell goes on to First Place, humor writing, my really good friends, which class and get an A then to fail add “what we’re encouraging Kyle Rambo; Second Place, makes winning the awards or withdraw from a class, the students in the advising session general excellence, Observer much more fun,” said Simons. three strikes rule still applies.” is when they look at their test staff; Second Place, feature She also was pleased with the When asked if the score which they have from story, Natalie von Cieminski; camaraderie demonstrated changes have anything to high school or here, have their Second Place, arts review, from both staffs at The Observer do with BC’s low graduation motivation, career goal and Melissa Simons; Second Place, and P’an Ku, saying that the rate over the last few years GPA, the advisors can suggest sports story, Stephon Hall; time spent with every member (22 percent in 2011), Linda to take one of these alternative Second Place, sports photo, was an everlasting one. “We Howdyshell, Provost and Senior Dev. Ed classes. There’s a lot of Kenny Peirrelus; Second had so much fun. We stayed Vice President for Academic really important advising that Place, illustration, Allison up all night, not just with The Affairs said, “Of course we want has to take place so students Nading; Second Place, news Observer, but we stayed up higher graduation rates because make the right decision.” photo, Alexa Ponce; Third all night with P’an Ku and it some colleges may equate it Students will not be Place, general column, Kyle was a lot of fun and it was to a little additional money, reimbursed if they are taking a Rambo; Third Place, in-depth more of a bonding experience. but certainly not as much as Dev. Ed class now and decide reporting, Rogihanne Avin. We did get to know each getting a degree.” According to drop it because it is a new P’an Ku won the other a lot more and they’re to The Center for Community policy. following awards: Second not just names on the paper, they’re actual people, said College Research at Columbia, Place, content page, P’an Ku Cover for award-winning P’an Ku. staff; Second Place, editing, Simons. Other staff members Making a difference: Brother to Brother Ana Cedeno to Brother, less than 10 Contributing Writer percent of black and Latino males graduate from college. The volunteer fair The program aims was recently held in Broward to correct that pairing up College (BC). Booths were new students, most of whom set up for every cause, and are freshmen, with more as students walked in, they experienced students in order were informed of the different to help them through the programs and the requirements different scenarios of being a volunteers would have to college student by helping them meet while explaining there to be “successful at a college was no pressure to join. level,” and showing them “how “It’s not for to use the resources around everyone,” an advocate of them.” He also added the Big Brothers Big Sisters of program benefits the mentors Florida (BBBS) explained after as well as it gives them a a questioner walked away. chance to be a guide to success In a world where we and be a positive influence are consumed by routine, and on their assigned brothers. are hard-pressed by studies, According to jobs, bills and a myriad of other Pollydore, there is a program worries that simply seem to located on each BC campus come from living, it isn’t often and every campus has 20 we think about volunteering. mentors and has reached “over With classes starting to pick up half of the freshmen students so momentum, there hardly seems far,” and added that “numbers to be time to spare, as there are are growing each day.” plans, outings and obligations The program doesn’t at every bend occupying our stop at the college level, schedule, and time seems as Pollydore added that to be shrinking every day. they try to “be involved in Yet despite all this, different high schools” to Brother to Brother’s creed. Photo Courtesy of Broward.edu there are some who find “kind of give them a heads up the initiative and formed a before they get to college.” little fish in a big pond.” Though “went smooth, because that while mentoring he had mentoring program of their own Mentor Daniel Paul he cautions that the program he sought me out” stating gained a wealth of knowledge with incredibly strong results. states that he has been involved has an obstacle of “getting the that the freshman “wants to both pertaining to the students Brother to Brother is in the program since the freshman to admit they need a be involved” and that his at Brother to Brother and the a relatively new program at semester started and claims mentor” as he says “most times duties as a mentor include college; and that “I learned Broward College. According to it’s a rewarding experience. young males have a tough going to the study lab, and to live life every day and not Wilfred Pollydore, coordinator “My favorite part of the exterior, and don’t want to admit discussing a plan for success portray the negative stereotypes of the Black Men and Boys program” he stated, “is being they need help or guidance.” in college and that “on the that are placed on me and my department at Central Campus able to help people, giving He further said that his fun side” they “just hang out.” brothers.” and the overseer of Brother them a peer they can relate to, first meeting with his ‘brother’ Paul, for his part, said so they don’t have to feel like a October 29, 2013 CAMPUS NEWS Page 7 New science building set for South Garcelle Menos be three or four, so I think it’s Contributing Writer great they’re creating a larger building for the sciences to allow more research With the increasing number of and academic growth for new students entering Broward students who study science.” College (BC), room had to be The estimated $13 made for all the incoming traffic, million, 2-story, 55,000 sq. especially BC’s South Campus. ft. structure will feature state Originally starting of the art labs, supplies and as a maintenance issue with equipment as well as more the South Campus’s lake, the modernized space for students Pines Boulevard entrance to to get the best of the learning South Campus underwent experience in their science total transformation over the practices. “Being more teacher summer- redesigned and and student friendly,” Dean repaved the main entrance of Smith said, “the rigor in course South Campus is now more, content will still be present.” “defined and open,” South The science building Campus Dean of Business is not the last stop as far as Albert Smith said. Setting the transformation of the campus stage for even bigger projects goes. “We are laying the such as the construction of ground work for more growth,” the new science building. Dean Smith said. Many more As the number of additions and redesigns are to students increased on South be seen to keep the campus up Campus, the science discipline to date with college standards, A rendering of the new science building, which will be completed in the fall of 2014/Photo courtesy of Broward College rose in demand, and science to accommodate the growing labs and classrooms were at a changes to the Performing display current information and Student Services office, student body and development stand still, labs were getting tight Cultural Arts Theater’s (PCAT) and upcoming events. they will begin in 2014, of new programs being offered. for space and equipment was dressing room and restrooms. Many changes to however campus administrators In the near future, low. “In the lab there should be Also the McArthur Parkway South Campus are in play for expect the completion of the students can expect some two students to a microscope,” entrance will be repaved and the future as far as design and new science building to be in expansions in the Student sophomore student Ajha Avin the campus plans to add some appearance. For projects like the fall of 2014. Services building and some said. “Sometimes there would LED signs to the entrance to the PCAT, McArthur Parkway October 29, 2013 CAMPUS NEWS Page 8 Artist talk on North inspires students

Ana Cedeno Fifield also covered how her love for Florida’s environment Staff Writer and its influence on her artwork began on a trip to visit her On October 3, Virginia husband’s relatives. During Fifield marveled people with camping trips with her son and her artwork at Broward’s North visits to the Everglades, she Campus Library during Artist “was so moved by nature” and Talk, an event hosted in part by “the connection to the wildlife Broward College’s Student Life. and the environment here Hailing from Canada, just seemed so valuable,” but Fifield studied architecture at “at the same time I distinctly Toronto University, and obtained felt concerned about how we her B.F.A. at York University. were changing our world.” She moved to Florida in 1992 She further stated that this and currently works from awareness and concern for her studio in Hollywood F.L. Florida’s environment “began The lecture covered Fifield’s to motivate my artwork.” biography as an artist, starting “I just started with her earliest ventures into drawing,” she said as she abstract art and using acrylics went through slides of her on canvas, which she worked work. “It was just for me.” with for four to five years. She The event featured spoke about her experiences pieces from her Florida Bird after graduation when she Series as Fifield explained received a position as the she was trying to find a way Head Assistant and Master to capture the “fragility” and Class teaching assistant at “incredible uniqueness” of Banff School of Fine Arts, while the wildlife she had come to One of the many photos featured at the artist talk. Photo courtesy of Ana Cedeno studying architecture with her love. It also included pieces husband. She also discussed from The Lost Series which her ups and downs as an was inspired by the recession, Series and its relation to a claimed Fifield’s work was think the work is strong, I artist, saying, “Even though my a time when people not only horse ranch and the ASPCA. “fantastic” and that her think it communicates what art was doing well, I always lost their homes, but also were Fifield also said that message on the environment she intends,” and that “It’s had to have another job.” forced to abandon their pets. It “the work isn’t just about is “well received.” Student really good to see someone She spoke of the time also covered Fifield’s ventures representation, like doing a Suileka Luna, confirmed this express their medium as after her second year when into photography and urban nice drawing of a horse; it’s as she said that the event well as their message.” she began working in urban landscapes, which she began in about that horse, and you caused her to “see a different The event was free, open to the planning and development for an effort to show our “sometimes see the tattoo on its neck, perspective about art,” and public; and was the first of six the city, which she called a unconscious impact on our and you realize that, that’s made her “value nature more.” Artist Talk; during which artists “liberating experience.” environment.” She also covered a reflection of our impact.” Artist Carol-Anne will give a lecture followed by the origins of the Pneumatikos Ryan Farrel, an art McFarlane was also present a workshop on their medium. Throughout the lecture professor at Broward College at the event and said, “I New student orientation helps guide students

Tiffany Harris beginning of each session and New Student Orientation is a schedule of classes,” said New Student Staff Writer a question and answer period to reassure the student that Pickering. “The orientation Orientations will begin Oct. gives them an opportunity to be 29 for the upcoming winter For any new student at the end of each session. someone will always be engaged from the front door and term. For more information pursuing their education at “With the orientations available to help them along being student led it’s all allows us to help them with the visit www.broward.edu/ Broward College (BC) this is the way. “The ultimate goal is about students helping process up until graduation.” studentresources/orientation. part of the welcome statement for students to walk away with other students,” said Joseph you’ll see when registering for Pickering, Director of Student the course SLS 1001: Strategies Life and Development at BC’s for Success, one of the North Campus. “Students components of BC’s mandatory have ownership and help lead New Student Orientation. BC’s New Student while helping new fellow Orientation is a mandatory students get acclimated preliminary process all new to different resources.” One of the main students must undergo once components is BC Advising admitted to BC and prior to 101. This part of the orientation being able to register for classes. The Student is when students meet their Orientation came about from assigned advisor who assists BC’s Strategic Plan and a them with their educational collaboration of ideas with journey which consists various people from different of: identifying their career departments on all of BC’s objectives, knowing general campuses. The strategic plan education, program and transfer requirements, creating an identification card and BC’s is primarily focused on student parking policy for students. success and makes BC’s strategic educational plan and learning to use support services to assist This year was the imperative: Transforming launch of the New Student students’ lives by connecting, with academic difficulties. Another equally Orientation which differs challenging and completing. as important component is from orientations in the past The New Student by offering more classes and Orientation consists of different financial aid since a large number of students often signing up less students per components which were created worry about how they will session. Pickering describes for the purpose of making the pay for their education. this as being a way for students transition of going to college Students learn how to apply to “build a small network.” a smooth one. All sessions for financial aid, review their “The smaller groups are scheduled through the application, make corrections were designed so students admissions department and the if necessary and check their can form a bond with other entire process consumes about status on the BC website. students in the session,” said three to four hours of your day. Pickering. “These bonds can in BC’s own students are Other sections of the orientation include: a visit turn create lasting friendships the facilitators of the orientation between students here at BC.” sessions that begin with a to the college bookstore, campus Starting college for warm welcome and short learning about safety, completion of the the first time could be nerve campus tour. Students are kept FOCUS Career Assessment, wrecking within itself so engaged with icebreakers at the how to obtain a student the goal of the mandatory

Kyle Swenson Behind the Swoosh: Do you know how it was made? Staff Writer

Broward College (BC) focuses on raising awareness in its student body about problems that they might not know about. On Oct. 8, BC Central Campus hosted an event in its Student Life lounge called Behind the Swoosh. The speaker was Jim Keady, a nationally renowned speaker and human rights activist who talked to the students about what really goes on behind the scenes of major companies that make the products that we wear. The lecture focused on the famous shoe and athletic gear company, Nike. Although it was made clear by Keady While doing research on that other companies such companies and sweatshops he as Adidas and Reebok do the found that Nike terribly violated the same things that Nike does. human rights of their employees. Photo courtesy of TheVillagernewspaper.com Issues of globalization, After being fired from his position as sweatshops, and employee head coach in St. Johns University, treatment were discussed as Keady went off with a fellow activist, well as what people, especially Leslie Kretzu, to Indonesia to find college students, can do to out the truth behind Nike factories. reform these companies.“ After living in the slums of Our plan is to target Indonesia for a month as a Nike one company, Nike, and factory worker and surviving on “Nike is in Indonesia for one reason: cheap labor.” when we succeed apply the $1.25 a day, Keady and his partner same plan to reform the other found that the workers had to omit companies,” said Keady when meals more often than not and explaining the long-term goals. that they had to work overtime Keady gained national just to get by. Aside from human recognition in 1997 when he rights violations, the factories had began to publically criticize Nike. As been discarding rubber soles and an athlete himself, he was made to burning them in an area filled wear Nike shoes and other articles. with children, “the burning fumes,

Photos courtesy of Natalie Von Cieminski, design by Melissa Simons Behind the Swoosh: Do you know how it was made?

I learned from the company that designs Nike shoe rubber, would give off toxins and carcinogens,” said Keady, “Kids are paying the price.” Upon returning, Keady and his partner went to the Nike headquarters and were turned down at every turn. Keady then argued that athletes like Tiger Woods got thousands of dollars for simply advertising while the factory employees are not even getting paid a quarter of what athletes make. It was explained that profits and capitalism were the main players in the business of Nike products. Exploiting workers who need the money ensures more money for the company. a more conscious student body. He The lecture was a big hit also encourages Students to voice with the students and encouraged Photo courtesy of TheVillagernewspaper.com their opinions via Email to Nike CEO Mark Parker at Mark.Parker@ Nike.com, with the subject “Just Pay it!” If you would like to get involved in the movement you can check out the Facebook page: Team Sweat. “Nike is in Indonesia for one reason: cheap labor.”

Photo courtesy of Thevillagernewspaper.com October 29, 2013 SPORTS Page 12 Lady seahawks work hard despite troubles Stephon Hall Sports Editor In a trying season, for a young volleyball program, the women have endured every crossroad throughout the year defeat, every pep talk from their coach, especially the highs and lows of the in-game experience. This also includes the one thing that’ll slow any team down: “injuries,” said Coach Kathryn Williams. “Our very first tournament, we went down with an ankle injury. Our very next match, we went down with a broken hand on our center. About a week ago, we lost another outside hitter Broward College Volleyball in competition against Eastern State Florida. Stephon Hall/ The Observer to an ankle injury. We’ve had another ankle and we’ve had another strain her achilles. gotten a lot closer as a team; playing this game at one court,” said coach Williams. College. The set scores of the We’ve literally had five girls we’re definitely working point in their lives. Since Score recaps from Oct. first period was 25-18, then go down on injuries,” said better together,” said Kathryn the team is young, mistakes 1 through Oct. 3: On Oct. 1, it was 25-11 for the Sharks Williams. And those injuries Horne, the team’s defensive are bound to be made, they lost to Indian River State and in the final period 25-15. specialist. “It’s difficult because College 3-0 with a good part Overall, Broward are from her starting line-up. but since the beginning of it’s our first year, most of us, of their staff sidelined with volleyball is 0-6 in conference Despite the on-court the year, coach Williams has so it’s hard to get used to how injuries. The set scores in the play. Next up, the women struggles with player depth, been encouraged with her everyone plays together, but first period was 25-12 in favor of play their home finale against Broward has managed to play group. “The most encouraging I think we’re getting there. the Titans; then, it was the same Eastern State Florida College as well as they have under part of the season is seeing In a team comprised output in the second period, on Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at Central the circumstances. While the personalities change. We really of freshmen players (besides and the Seahawks managed Campus Building 10. Their results haven’t reflected the had a lot of rough-edged girls 1 sophomore), going through to make it close in the third final game away from the effort the ladies have put on- and to see them finally break period, but lost that one 25-17. gymnasium is against Miami court, it is acknowledged that these moments has been a down and smooth out, I think is As for the second Dade College at Hillsborough they have bonded through bit of a humbling experience the best because I think if we’re game on Oct. 3, they lost that College. the tough times. “I think for those who did transition not going to win off the court one as well 3-0 to Miami Dade throughout the season, we’ve from high school to college we got to learn to win on the

Women’s Soccer presses on despite injuries

Stephon Hall by Eastern State. Navarro said of Eastern State. One yellow Sports Editor opportunities opened up in card was given to Eastern the second half, but it didn’t State. Meanwhile, on Oct.9, Despite a tough year lead to many more scoring Broward lost in overtime to for the women’s soccer team opportunities. “The first half Polk State College to a score of that is dealing with injuries, we had more breakaways and 4-3. The Seahawks had a late- they have played as well, more goal scoring opportunities game score go against them regardless of their 1-4 record against us, so it required our in regulation by Polk’s Laura in the standings. Coach Vicki defense to be more on our Resendiz in the 89:00th minute Rosario has dealt with a lot of toes in the second half where of play to tie the game at 3-3. injuries and an understaffed we didn’t have as much so we Then, in the second overtime, team, especially in a losing could be more in shape,” said Resendiz scored the decisive cause against Eastern State Navarro. goal in the 105:00th minute. Florida College 3-0. While they The Seahawks scorers were outscored in the first half Broward did have a of the game were two goals of that game, superb goalie couple of opportunities to score by Haleigh Stremanos with play by Whitney Navarro and on wide open possessions in the assist by Alissa Lawson in the better defense led to a better first half only to miss on quality 40:00th minute and 71:00st period. “I think we played well shots. The scoring possessions minute was assisted by Sara as a unit, I think we gave a lot by Eastern State was one for Fernandez. The third goal of heart and especially in the Nikesha Mitchell assisted by came from Lawson, assisted second half; and playing with Amanda Lodge at the 6:45 by Laura Suarez in the 78:00th a lot of heart stayed unified mark. Their second scoring minute. The game featured a and strong. We just need to possession came from Amanda combined 21 fouls (Broward pick up and polish some of Ledge at the 26:14 mark, and with 12 and Polk with 9). the details and a little bit of at the 35:15 portion late in the There were no yellow technique,” said Coach Rosario. first period Mitcehll got a score cards or red cards received on Much of the struggle of her own with help from the field. After one more game was with passing lane and Melissa Williams on the assist. against Eastern State College getting breakaways for possible For the game, the Titans at home on Oct. 18, Broward scoring plays on the field, had 35 attempted shots and the faces Polk State away from though much of the credit is Seahawks had 4 for the game. South Campus once more for due to the solid defense played Broward also had 20 saves for the season finale on Oct. 25. the game compared to the 3 Broward, as of this issue, is 1-6 for the year. October 29, 2013 BC SPOTLIGHT Page 13 BC alumni works in public relations firm

Brittany White administration, and technical/ become an expert in so many Central Bureau Chief creative writing. But it’s not just things. Depending on the day about excelling in these classes, you speak to me, I’m a fashion- you also have a certain set of savvy trendsetter, a Miami skills or qualities to score big hotel and nightlife aficionado, Do you consider in the public relations world. a medical expert, a craft beer yourself a people-person? Do First and most importantly, and spirits enthusiast, a real you enjoy giving directions, you have to have an open estate enthusiast with up-to- and writing out sufficient plans and friendly personality. PR date information on everything to see them through? Some then specialists deal with all types from mortgage rates and home may consider a career in public of people in the media, from décor. My clients allow me relations. A public relations the good, bad, and ugly. But to explore new fields while specialist (PR) works vigorously they must always stay sensible becoming a more well-rounded to create and maintain a and reliable to clients at all person,” said Goltzman. positive, and favorable image times, and that’s by personality. To find out more for their clients or employers. Furthermore, you have facts and information on Most PR specialists to have a knack for writing. Public Relations at BC, check work full-time in a non-stop PR coincides with journalism, out www.Broward.edu or engaging environment which so if you don’t enjoy writing Goltzman provided a great some might find stressful, but then this may not be the right organization students can join if you enjoy working with other career for you. Moving on, PR called Public Relations Student people, writing, planning and specialists will come across Society of America (PRSSA). As organizing organizations and many difficult situations when far as Goltzman’s opinion on fundraisers, then this could be their clients may appear having a career in PR she said, “I the right career path for you. A negative in the public eye due love working in public relations career in public relations can to a bad decision or occurrence because there is never a dull earn you a salary of around that happened. Part of your moment. It’s an environment $28 per hour, and an overall job in PR will be finding easy, made for those who crave a yearly rate of up to $57,550. sufficient ways to smooth over fast-paced life that differentiates And to get this you must these negative situations and from a routine. Working in an obtain a bachelor’s degree make sure your clients are agency has really allowed me in mass communications/ eventually shown in a positive to put my time management to public relations. light to the public, which may the test as I balance from client include having to speak to the Jillian Goltzman, a BC alumni, works in public relations for O’Connell & Gold- to client. My job is unique and The types of courses berg. Photo courtesy of Jillian Goltzman. someone would take while public on your client’s behalf. keeps me on my toes with new majoring in PR would consist Broward College is now currently working as her insight and experience experiences along the way.” of courses such as advertising, alumni, Jillian Goltzman, who an Account Coordinator at in working in PR. “Public public speaking, public affairs, majored in public relations at O’Connell & Goldberg Public relations is one of the only political science, business Florida International University, Relations. Goltzman shared career paths where you can October 29, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Page 14

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week

Miami Beach Oct. 16-19 Photo credit: fashionwindows.com (left)/purefamemedia.com (right) NATALIE VON CIEMINSKI March and July) called together style makers. it was up to the audience to not bers of Fashion Group Interna- MANAGING EDITOR designers, models, and fashion- Whether a DJ or live music, only try to understand the new tional, selected one designer [email protected] istas from all over the world to a light installations or the order styles, shapes and color combi- who was honored with their celebrate fashion in a very spe- in which each model walked, nations but also to appreciate Emerging Designers Award. Miami Beach’s fashion week cial way. each designer set a statement the detail and craftsmanship of Further, this designer will have Funkshion celebrated its 13th From Oct. 16 through 19, through their individual fashion every single piece. the opportunity to showcase its season anniversary this Octo- Funkshion provided an inno- show. Some kept it simple and In addition to the fashion designs at Funkshion: Fashion ber at the Setai Hotel as well as vative platform for progressive, traditional whereas other de- shows, Funkshion also supports Week Milan in Italy. the world famous Bass Museum established, and emerging de- signers lived out their passion new and emerging designers. A For more information, go to of Art in South Beach. signers to showcase their col- by adding a variety of theatrical panel of judges made up of me- www.funkshion.com. The tri-annual event (held lections to media, celebrities, elements and artistic compo- dia elite, trade industry VIP’s, during the months of October, international buyers, and select nents to their show. At the end, designers, celebrities and mem-

Don’t miss out: Two mega stars hitting the stage at the American Airlines Arena (AAA) in November. s part of his “Would You Like a Tour”, Drake and special guests Miguel and Future are performing on Astage on Nov. 5. And to the delight of all his fans, Drake has another surprise in store; His highly anticipated upcoming album “Nothing was the Same” will be released later this year. Drake “Would You Like a Tour”

Kanye West “The Yeezus Tour” n Nov. 29, it is Kanye West turn. Within the past year, Grammy Award-winner and 52-time Gram- Omy nominee Kanye West has continuously made headlines due to his relationship with now fiancé Kim Kar- dashian and their newborn daughter. In November, on the other hand, it is all about his eagerly-awaited “The Yeezus Tour” at the AAA in Miami. Joining him on the stage will Photos credit: aaarena.com special guest Kendrick Lamar. October 29, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Page 15 Alternative teen makes deubt in the U.S. Kyomarys Figueroa Staff Writer The most astonishing fact about (real name Ella Yelich-O’Connor), is not that she is the first female artist to have a hit single to top Billboard’s alternative chart after 17 years with her globally known song “Royals,” or that she was discovered and signed at the age of 12. What is truly impressive is that Lorde is only 16-years-old and writing honest and introspective songs about materialism, suburban life, aging and adolescence The New Zealand native admitted she began writing at the tender age of 13 and before that she solely wrote short fiction because she is an avid reader. “My mum’s a poet and we’ve always had so many books, and that’s always been a big thing for me, arguably Lorde Photo courtesy of Vevo.com. more so than music,” said Lorde, when discussing has written so far and Gore, a take on society’s The curly haired, blue and is continuously working on her songwriting technique. because—even at the risk of violent obsession with celebrity eyed teenage realist is not her music, on her own terms. Her songs are heard seeming uncool— it gradually drama cleverly being compared being affected by the stardom. Surprisingly, she turned down on her new album titled: Pure allows the walls to crumble,” to a gladiator battling, has She is a down to earth girl to be her opening act Heroine. She wrote the entire writes Lidnsay Zoladz on also been excessively praised. who is enjoying her fame on her tour. Making it clear that album. Her raspy and low picthfork.com, “It feels so “Glory and Gore by attending concerts and it was a no brainer to say no to voice is trilling about how crazy, getting old,” she sighs go hand in hand, that’s why tweeting: “#1 on US itunes. that gig. “I mean, I have a pretty jaded she is with society and at the beginning, in a smoky we’re making headlines. As even if it lasts an hour I feel good gut instinct for stuff and if teenage angst. Ribs, the fourth pantomime of maturity and the beat shifts into a hollow HAPPY. downside is all these something feels right, I’ll do it.” song on her track list, a song detachment—sort of like clank halfway through, Lorde Miley fans telling me they’re Her album, Pure in which she expresses her a sepia-toned Instagram sounds as world-weary as gonna stab my rotting corpse.” Heroine, is out now and being sentiments on growing up has filter applied to her voice.” ever, but the spirited cries Lorde is a savvy, enjoyed by many. One can been favored by music critics. Ribs along with of the hook are downright charming non teen idol; only wait in anticipation to see “But ‘Ribs’ is the best her thought-provoking and contagious,” noted Jason who speaks candidly. She is what the promising young artist song that this very promising excellently written song, Glory Lipshutz on billboard.com. modestly aware of her fame will come up with next. Danzig kills Revolution Live with Doyle

Dave Tellez for stealing the voice of God, Looking around at Staff Writer as he and his infernal orchestra all the scrambling in the pits led a bottomless mosh pit of and fighting over drum heads “It’s the closest fire, brimstone and booze really puts into perspective thing to a Misfits reunion through the gates of purgatory. the impact of Danzig’s legacy. anyone is ever going to see.” The band kicked out Having dropped his first Misfits These are the words a couple of classic Danzig tracks in 1978, the majority of legendary front man, Glenn tracks, like “Am I Demon” of the crowd is surprisingly Danzig, in regards to touring and Samhain’s “Twist of Cain,” young, and yet the old school with former band mate, Doyle with a ferocity that proved is prevalent. “I saw Danzig Wolfgang von Frankenstein, he’s been doing this for more in the late 80’s, but this time former members of the iconic than a quarter century. The they played a lot more of what horror punk band, the Misfits. highlight of the night, however, I wanted to hear,” said Rod came half way through the set After 25 years on the road with Thomas, a veteran of hardcore his eponymously named band when Danzig announced, “I’d shows and former drummer and even more considering like to introduce an old friend for the Compulsive Gamblers, his time with Samhain and the of mine.” The screams of the victor in the great battle of Misfits, Danzig came full circle, crowd were muffled by the bringing back the classics to a tortured growls of an electric the drumhead. “I love the sold out house on October 8 at guitar being murdered by down Misfits!” Revolution Live, as punks and strokes, as Doyle stomped on metal heads slammed and sang stage. Sporting his signature along to love songs about death, devil-lock and ghoul make- teenage Martians and skulls like up, he looked like a zombie it was Earth AD all over again. who’s spent his entire afterlife The show kicked off in the gym, and “Death Comes with forgettable opening acts, Ripping” exploded through the Texas Hippie Coalition and amps. A set of Misfits anthems Butcher Babies. After a long followed, featuring most of the Classified Ad: enough wait, a massive banner crowd, as they howled along with a Danzig skull unfurled to “Skulls,” “Astro Zombies” To help decide whether and the black shrouds covering and “Last Caress,” to name a to stop, continue dating, the stage décor came up, few. Doyle’s guitar even blew Danzig von Doyle wolfgang von Frankenstien.Photo by Jonas Rogowski revealing a couple of 4 foot tall out Danzig’s microphone, or marry him/her, results horned Cthulhu skull sculptures making for some quick of my computer program her phone, one of the many an encore and “Die, Die, my that would have made Lovecraft stage improvisation, Danzig people violating the band’s Darling” started off as the whole can be seen by properly himself proud. The band took stealing the back-up vocals “no film or pictures” policy. band, with Doyle in tow, raided combining his/her good the stage and started ripping mic. The show must go on. A perfect intro to “Mother,” as the tomb of the Misfits one last into “Skincarver,” when all went Danzig put Doyle and bad qualities.$15. the band closed off their set. time. The show ended in a wild; Danzig had appeared. back in his cage and the band No money now. Email But just when they spectacular uproar, as a drum A 5’4 muscle bound mutant, returned to some old Danzig thought all was safe, in the head signed by the band was your interest to herbnco- Danzig trounced around like a songs, but not before Danzig spirit of every horror classic, tossed into the crowd and a pack [email protected] for your leviathan with the charisma of walked onto the side bar and the monster re-emerged for of wolves descended for blood. a rebel angel who was cast out yelled at a woman filming with next step. October 29, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Page 16 An aspiring writer’s best friend: Stephen King Julianna Bennancourt Staff Writer Stephen King’s On him with more inspiration Writing is a very practical and support for his writing; read, and surprisingly, not not without some hardships of boring albeit a book about course. Tabitha was actually a how to write well. It was poet and King even gushes about published back in 2000 but how she really understood many of the tips and tricks he her poetry; quite a love story. expounds on still resonate He eventually as useful for writers today. mentions his writing of the However, this book 1970’s horror flick, Carrie. is more than just a book on King found inspiration for writing. It is King’s life story. this movie from some high Reading this book is like having school classmates of his who a friendly sit down with him went through similar bullying. over a cup of coffee. King talks Needless to say, King made an you through his childhood and excellent story using his real his fledgling writing career. At a life experiences as his muses. mere 6 years old, he realized the Another well-known film immense amount of possibilities based off of his novels is The that could come from writing. Shining, written in 1975. King King eventually tells of his struggle with drugs went on to submit short and especially alcoholism; stories to one of his favorite which is what inspired children’s magazines, the first the book turned movie. unfortunately being rejected. King elaborates on He goes on to tell of the many what every writer needs: times his work was not accepted his or her toolbox. Not a even into his adulthood. literal one of course. One’s King also emphasizes how toolbox could include simple rejection is one of the main vocabulary, simple sentence ways he grew as a writer. structure, proper grammar The Book cover for “On writing.” Photo courtesy of Hatcheete.com The tone of the book (which is probably the scariest suggests that he genuinely of all), and other very useful wants to help aide writers of all tidbits. King deems good Granted, not everyone has all of good writing. Although it may On Writing is an levels, and even goes as a far writing as the mastering of the time in the world to read, sound boring and instructional, excellent read for students, as leaving a writing exercise for fundamentals; these are your but he has a point. You cannot it is quite the contrary. He blends aspiring writers, and all who his readers to try out and submit tools ladies and gentlemen. be a movie critic or a good these teachings in relevancy are interested in improving to www.stephenking.com so He strongly promotes director without watching to different events and stories their art of pen and paper. he can read them and maybe reading and writing as the or producing movies, right? from his life, making them even even respond with feedback. very best practice to become King goes on to easier and more enjoyable to King takes us through a good writer. To read all sorts elaborate on description, learn and understand. His use the meeting of his wife, Tabitha of genres is to experience rhetoric, style and so many of voice is undeniable with a and how she too provided different styles of writing. other necessary fundamentals good amount of wit and sass. Carrie: We learned her name in 1976 Thomas Gerald Staff Writer The remake of the 1976 classic Carrie is a failure. Let me back up a little. It wasn’t a failure as a movie, just as a remake. As a remake of a great movie it’s held to another standard then an original movie, and in that vein, it fails. As a just a regular movie, Carrie wasn’t all that bad. With that being said I have to spilt this review in two parts; Carrie, the remake of the 1976 original and Carrie, the recently released pseudo horror movie. I’ll start with a review of the movie as a stand-alone. The acting in this movie is great. Carrie, the movie, is a Stephen King adaption of his book of the same name. It follows the story of a tormented teen that learns she is telekinetic. After being bullied for only being different she lashes out with her powers at the prom, killing nearly the entire senior class. Chloe Grace Moretz (Let Me In, Kick-Ass) as Carrie is a revelation. This girl can Chloe Grace Moretz stars in Carrie in the new remake. Photo courtesy of www.walls-inc.net. do no wrong. Her nervous ticks make her look as if she watchable again and again. only two characters that felt original. The story was lifted phones, in a scene that exposes wants to retreat into herself, While those two like plot points were Tommy from the 1976 original. But it’s a cyber bullying, the hair and afraid of the outside world. Her made the movie, the rest of (Ansel Elgort) and Billy (Alex remake, right? Remake doesn’t the use of CGI to show Carrie’s untraditional beauty invokes the cast elevated them. Portia Russell), which wasn’t their mean exact copy though. The immense power. Going in I just the feeling of all those who Doubleday made a believable faults because honestly they plot is supposed to be the same expected something different, felt ostracized. She is Carrie. jealous “mean girl,” hell-bent were. Over all, the movie not necessarily the story. Even especially with a cast this great You actually feel for her as a on ruining Carrie for no other was good with a solid cast. Mortez acting, while great, was and I got the same movie. tortured teen and cheer when reason than she could. Judy But this is a remake reminiscent of Sissy Spacek’s. All in all, if you haven’t she gets her revenge. Moretz, Greer (Ms. Desjardin) played and knowing the original, I felt Sitting in the theatre I seen the original, you will enjoy along with Julianne Moore the protective concerned cheated. Some of the dialogue found myself wondering why this movie. But for those who as her fanatically religious teacher adequately. Gabriella was directly lifted from the 1976 I just didn’t watch the original have, the tagline says you’ll self-cutting mother, afraid of Wilde’s Sue Snell came off as original. Some of the scenes on Netflix. The only update to know her name, right? You do, her own sins, make Carrie compassionate and caring. The were lifted from the 1976 this movie was the use of cell you learned it in 1976. October 29, 2013 ENTERTAINMENT Page 17 DON JON: more than just a porn story

Tracy Mendez Porn builds this world where Features Editor the women are a perfect ten and genuinely enjoy “money Sex sells, right? Sex is shots.” And it creates this sexy. Sex is everywhere. Sex is illusion that just cannot be met. taboo. What happens when we Jon faces this dilemma forget the naturalistic aspect throughout the film, saying of this human carnal act and “Why can’t real pussy ever be start placing it on an imaginary that good?” He has now had an pedestal? What happens when ongoing relationship with the we cross the line of real life sex women on his pornos and finds into the world of fantasy sex— real sex to be immeasurable or for lack of a better word, to the sex he has with his pornography? The movie Don laptop. Until he meets, Barbara Jon explores just that notion. Sugerman, played by Scarlet The main character, Johansen. Johansen impeccably Jon, played by Joseph Gordon plays the sex bomb role and is Levitt is a normal depiction of incredibly believable as this hot a young New Jersey guy. He’s sassy New Jersey wife to be. Jon young. He’s in the service commences this relationship industry. He’s got little to no and is convinced he’s found worries. He cares about a what he’s always wanted. couple of things, including When he finally sleeps with her, his looks, his ‘pad’, his family he’s let down. He’s addicted and his car. Oh and we can’t to pornography. He repeats forget, his porn. He has no throughout the film that he trouble getting a girl, but for “loses himself” in those flicks. some reason he just can’t go He later meets Esther a day without porn. This film played by Julianne Moore. touches a realistic issue of the She plays an older woman unattainable. It’s a 21st century he meets in school that also Joseph Gorden Levitt and Scarlett Johansen at the opening of their movie. Photo courtesy of pagesix.com problem, but a problem none is going through her own the less. There are millions of conflicts having lost her family way street. The pornography he with porn to Johansen’s emotion that would be hard websites filled with any type in a car crash but yet helps watches masks that concept. one sided agenda filled to achieve with a porn motif. of sexual act imaginable. Some Levitt’s character face his The duality of the real relationships. With the help of Levitt did a fantastic job writing, totally natural, while other so own demons. The entire time world and a fabricated one Moore’s guidance and older directing and starring in the totally unnatural; but they’re that Jon has been “beating bounces throughout this film, sexual expertise, Levitt realizes film. This is his first film where easily accessible with the click his meat to a little video,” it’s from the porn vs. real life, to the fraudulency of his addiction he’s done all three and he of mouse. The porn industry always been about him—his the material world of clubs and finally feels what it’s like to excelled. I’m looking forward itself is meant to be a place perfect video, his perfect girl, and gyms vs. an education and lose himself in another person. to seeing what kind of movies where people to go to get away. his perfect ejaculation. He’s career. As well as the imagery This film was he comes out with next. It’s a mysterious world where grown dependent on this false of one sided egotistical roads beautifully entertaining with people get off and do it guilt free. sex life. In real life, sex is a two with his one sided relationship elements of comedy and ‘ kills’ does a little too much

Stephon Hall Sports Editor If President can’t save your repetitive film from its obvious flaws, then neither can the rest of the star- studded cast and its numerous amounts of shootouts that, seemingly, run on a loop. Machete Kills once again stars as the machete wilding protagonist sent on a mission from the president to prevent a madman from taking out Washington D.C. with a missile. So, the plot, in itself is very and lacks much nuisance. The movie has a lot of action, but many of them are carbon copies of the ones from the first just in different locales with obviously bad special effects to sell you on this movie being a running gag one scene after another. While I did enjoy of the mindless spectacle, seeing Machete constantly depose of a these foes over and over will get tiresome, even if this A screen shot from Machete Kills. Photo courtesy of Seanpaun.com. “parody” is your thing. Even the suggestive imagery reeked of clichés, especially with a group disappointed; it’s just that it as Voz? Of course. A slight final third is just bland with a limitations, which keeps it from of women that are in fetish was everything I was expecting. reference to cheap labor? No cliffhanger that entails that the being even more enjoyable. If gear. Yeah, even the movie Unpredictability was doubt. So for every cheap joke franchise will send its main you do inquire seeing it, I hope knows that it’s trying very just hard to find. Thought if and redundant action scene, character to head into space you can handle the outdated hard to appease viewers with you’re looking for a basic Machete seems like it’s a film and once again save the galaxy. references to Star Wars, corny Sofia Vergara hamming it up movie, the film is sure to stuck in 1970s, early 80s for a There’s really not dialogue and numerous action intentionally. Though, at least entertain and deliver on what film made in the 21st century. much to say about Machete scenes for the duration. It’s not it appears she and most of the it marketed. You want big- But, that’s the thing about these Kills, really; I mean it’s fun a bad movie, by any means, it’s ladies (including Alexa Vega) dumb violence? Check. Lots of old-timey action films, when when it needs to be, most of just one that is overly basic for had a good time. Sad part is, sex references? Check. An over it’s sort of telling you that it’s the cast is just enjoying the a raunchy . Enjoy it I’m not that conflicted with the bloated message about world tired of its own source material, banality of their individual while it last, because you won’t production of this, let alone, conquest featuring it’s sure to be a problem. The characters. Though, much be coming back for more after of it is compounded by its the credits roll.

October 29, 2013 OPINION Page 19 Halloween Costumes Debate: Want to make Halloween sexy? Go for it!

rears its head again. The to hold your head high more on this night. This you’ve been looking argument for pro- sexy while doing so and wear holiday (or non holiday if forward to wearing all costume is, “It’s only one that barely-there costume that’s your stance on it,) is year. Last Halloween night out of the entire with pride. You chose it a dangerous night to be I was a sexy Butterfly, year! It’s just a costume; for a reason, and it’s you young, pretty and dressed because somehow in it doesn’t mean I’m that who’s wearing it, not provocatively. You can my momentary lapse kind of girl!” Female those who are staring you walk away from the creeps of judgment, I thought Halloween costumes down in hopes of making and stay with your friends ‘Insects are sexy!’ that don’t always have to be you feel uncomfortable. but every sexy costume outfit was uncomfortable, of the sexy variety, but I’ve always been told that will look like an invite to and my wings eventually that’s what sells the most. no matter what you wear, those who are the scum of tore, leaving some This argument is made you wear with confidence the earth. I’m not saying drunken bystanders asking every year (this and how and for years magazines don’t do it, I’m just saying me if I was mother-nature. Halloween is the devil’s have been saying that “wear with caution.” For one night holiday,) girls will have confident is the ultimate It’s a choice to only, the polyester cotton to face the dreaded day way to be sexy, that goes walk around in tight fitting blend will transform you of when they can either for girls whose costumes clothes and uncomfortable from your ordinary self to dress as a cute bunny aren’t high on the sexy list. shoes to go to a big social whatever you want to be, rabbit, or Jessica Rabbit. One big tip I will gathering. It’s a choice but just like Cinderella at Yes, the individual girls give the girls who want to to pick an outfit with a midnight, get home safe, Melissa Simons dress up in a sexy manner ridiculously high price sober(ish) and decide will ultimately make the which picture is the most Editor in Chief choice, but her parents is to be careful of the to out-sexy a friend who or other people can disgusting creeps who hit could care less if you try to presentable for you to It’s that time of year influence her decision. on you, and then insult out-sexy her. It’s a choice tag and be tagged online. again where the universal I believe that if you because you refuse to to not have Dr.Scholl’s After all, it’s only once a argument for wearing anyone chooses to dress be the kind of girl you’re Fast Flats because it takes year. sexy costumes in public in a sexier fashion, then dressed up as. Less isn’t away from the sexy outfit Since when does Halloween mean sexy costumes?

Kyomarys Figueroa giving a bad impression best friend, dressed up as onto,” wrote Jess Deham of who they are even if it’s Eve and Walle. They won on Independent.co.uk. Staff Writer Halloween,” said Veronica best costumes, what made We can get into Pena, BC student. it even better was the fact how I am probably slut- Hallow’s eve, is according Ladies everywhere that she used old clothes shaming the girls who to a classic and respected on Oct. 31st compete to and designed the costume. have the right to dress film: “The one night a year see who can go out in the How about witty and how they choose, which when girls can dress like a least amount of clothing. It flattering costumes this is completely correct, total slut and no other girl is a tacky, distasteful and a year? I highly doubt it will but ladies come on, can say anything about it.” cliché. “Slutty Halloween happen, but I can hope. lets be classy. I would As much as I would costumes show parts of This year’s most never criticize a woman abhor to disagree with the the woman that maybe predictable Halloween dressed as the incredible beloved Cady from Mean shouldn’t be exposed,” costume will be Miley Audrey Hepburn. This is a Girls, Halloween is not a said Barbara Tarsinian, Cyrus VMA (MTV’s Video suggestion that instead of ‘get out of jail’ free card BC student. It has become Music Award) saucy proving everyone right by to dress inappropriately. expectant of girls to dress and talked about nude dressing like a bimbo, use Trick or Treating is not raunchy, leaving little latex two-piece outfit. some imagination and use about who can show to the imagination, and Which will bring multiple Halloween as an inventive their boobs, in the most allowing men to ogle and probably insulting outlet. creative way possible, at them as if they were comments. “But while and by creative I mean a glorified sex symbol. Miley’s new status as who can find the world’s Instead of finding leading Halloween get-up smallest and tightest Jersey innovative costumes, will rightly invite argument or the most “modest” everyone is an outfit over slut-shaming, a lack lingerie and call it a repeater. In high school, of self-respect is clearly costume. “They shouldn’t I can recall the costume still seen as ghoulish, and be worn since they are of a friend who with her that’s something to cling Breast Cancer Awareness in South Fl

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