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Vol. 27... No. 4 TORCHBCC.COM DECEMBER 2018 NJ Legislation Cuts Bergen’s Degree Featured Requirements to 60 Credits Per Degree Articles: Free Tuition OWEN McCLOSKEY have until the end of the year.” Editor-In-Chief However, Bergen’s faculty Initiative & is up to the difficult task, CHRISTOPHER GAGLIARDI Staff Writer despite some skepticism. Dean of Humanities Adam Goodell said that it’s a little too early to NJ Senate Bill No. 1265 tell whether or not the 60-credit was introduced on January baccalaureate programs will be 21st, 2018. The bill, passed fruitful or simply ineffective. by NJ legislators, will require “The thinking is naturally all NJ four-year schools to out of interest for the students only require 120 credits for financially,” Goodell said. a bachelor’s degree, and 60 “Students won’t have to spend Page 2 credits at all community financial aid dollars on extra colleges for baccalaureate credits, they want to keep it degrees. nice and neat with 60 credits.” Now, this may not seem Goodell understands the like a huge subtraction from intentions of NJ S1265, but he EEG Study the 64 to 66 credit associate thinks that the implementation degree programs that Bergen will require some elective previously offered, but this will courses to be cut from the have enormous ramifications curriculum. – however, not all of these “The more we cut away changes will be negative. to get things to 60, the harder President Michael it is for students to carry over Redmond stated in an things they may have taken // flickr.com interview earlier last month, early on out of exploration or with the four-year universities,” 120-credit degree programs “Our degrees here are 64 to interest.” he said. that four-year schools offer. 66 credits, and that’s sort of a Goodell also fears that President Redmond said After asking Ricatto historical legacy. We are now it will make it harder for that the school has to reduce if he thinks that the BCC working with our faculty to students to make mistakes, Bergen’s nearly 146 programs curriculum will offer less reduce our degree programs for example, taking a class by at least four to six credits, elective courses and leeway in down to 60 credits. And it’s that a student didn’t know effectively cutting some classes a student’s education, he stated Page 6 not that we’ll reduce those four wasn’t a part of their major. In from the Bergen curriculum. that he doesn’t agree with that to six credits, it’s just that our addition, Goodell said that the However, although some sentiment. students will take those four curriculum will be finalized in faculty are skeptical, the “The president went out Farewell to Lew to six credits not here, but at a April of 2019. majority seem to think that this of his way to require that four-year school.” Professor Michael is a good thing. all programs have six free Wheaton “Usually, a four-year Martinez, a faculty member at Dr. P.J. Ricatto, Dean of electives. [Currently], they have school will only take your Bergen, is concerned that the Math, Science, and Technology three or less,” Ricatto said. best 60 credits, so you’re new, streamlined system will is one of those people, saying, It is unclear whether or not usually losing that four to six,” catch the ire of teachers who “I think it’s a good thing for the this new bill will help students Redmond continued. “This has want a wider variety of options students.” financially as intended, or been sort of a tough thing for for students. Ricatto agrees with instead make it harder for us to come to grips with… but “We have to redesign the Redmond’s opinion that BCC Bergen students to figure out we have major initiatives in curriculum to each degree to should offer degree programs what the right major is for doing that right now, and we make sure that they comply that are proportionate with the them. Are Plastic Straws Really the Problem? Page 7 JENNIFER PARK times have you been told to contributing writier reduce your personal carbon The plastic straw ban, footprint while most of the which has now been passed in world’s carbon emissions come multiple coastal cities, is being from 90 companies? Academic considered by other cities, The plastic straw ban states, and even nations. The is just another result of this Schedule: ban seems noncontroversial ineffective way of thinking. In and necessary at first glance. an effort to reduce plastic waste, Winter Plastic waste is a massive and governments are spending time 12-25 pressing issue, and eliminating criminalizing a small behavior College Closed plastic straws seems like a that disproportionately impacts ~1-1 natural and effective choice disabled people. to make. However, the plastic Climate change and Winter Term Begins straw ban is neither. environmental degradation 1-02 //publicdomainpictures.net Plastic straws are are real and pressing problems everywhere. We use 500 this specific waste so much? A of plastic waste on marine that cannot be solved by even million plastic straws per good portion of the plastic in life regularly goes viral. One the most moral and stringent Bulldog Welcome day and approximately 8.3 the ocean is poorly handled specific video of some good personal choices. The time 1-10 Day billion straws are littered consumer waste. However, Samaritans removing a plastic scale of these problems is across global coastlines. These even more of it is irresponsibly straw from a sea turtle’s nose simply not long enough. Real numbers sound bad, but in the dumped corporate byproducts. has been viewed over 33 impactful activism is rarely larger problem of plastic waste, One visual analysis of million times. It’s much easier trendy and rarely simple. Winter Term Ends the impact of plastic straws is the trash vortex, colloquially to galvanize the public by using Look outside of yourself as 1-12 Spring Term Begins miniscule. Plastic straws only known as the Great Pacific emotional images of an animal to who you can impact. You and comprise 0.03 percent of the 8 Garbage Patch, estimates in pain than by impressing your friends are not the only million metric tons of plastics that 47 percent of the waste the looming deadline of ones who need to be held to a College Closed estimated to enter oceans this in the patch is comprised of irreversible environmental standard. Individual consumer 1-17 year. abandoned commercial fishing degradation. choices ultimately impact the Martin Luther King Then if all the plastic straws equipment. We act as if the solution for behavior of large corporations, Day of the world amount to so little. As for why we care about this large systemic issue lies in but direct campaigns are far Where is all this waste coming plastic straws, images and individual consumer choice. more likely to affect change from and why do we care about videos of the direct impact Frankly, it doesn’t. how many quickly. 2 NEWS THE TORCH VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018 NEWS The 5th Ally Coalition Talent Show

ASHLEY SMITH This year’s show was shorter but ONLINE EDITOR the talent show treated the audience with four new songs from Lana Del On Dec. 5 at Town Hall New York, Rey, great performances from Regina NY the Ally Coalition had their 5th Spektor and Mitski along with Rostam annual talent show. The Ally Coalition and Fun’s Andrew Dost, and, oh, and a is an organization that takes action surprise appearance from for LGBTQ equality. Through tours, at the end of ’s set. special events, and online campaigns, Spektor was up next, leading with they highlight systematic inequality, “Ballad of a Politician,” which she organizations supporting LGTBQ introduced with a series of sarcastic youth, and opportunities for fans to cracks about the benevolence of today’s engage. government leaders. The Ally Coalition, was found by Next up was Mitski, demure in a the Bleachers frontman/producer-to- white shirt, black skirt and heels, who the-stars Jack Antonoff and his sister played a song from her latest Rachel, is a not-for-profit organization. “Be the Cowboy” which fans found her The annual benefit concert, held at wailing into the microphone playing New York’s historic Town Hall, artists her detuned acoustic guitar. use the show as an opportunity to After Kiyoko and Swift, Antonoff premiere new material, play covers and took the stage saying, “I’d like to collaborate. Throughout the evening, thank Taylor for opening for us then Antonoff acts as host, performer proceeded to introduce Lana Del Rey, and occasionally as accompanist, who came onstage wearing high black repeatedly thanking the crowd for boots tucked into jeans and a black their support this year’s event raised sweater. She said “Me and Jack are $200,000, and making sure they get almost done with my new album,” their money’s worth in the form of which he is co-producing and she has said will be called “Norman F—ing IYVVRS`U]LNHUJVT unique performances. be stupid for feeling so happy” which The evening began with a song Rockwell.” for fun, so we thought we’d play them. He accompanied her on piano for had more of a strong hook. and some chatter from Antonoff, who Del Rey’s sweet lyrics and breathy Antonoff then finished off the then ceded the stage to Dost. He was slightly uncertain renditions of the two melodies suit the traditional country songs from the album to be released so night with the Bleachers hit “I Wanna followed by Rostam, who opened with format well: The first song, possibly Get Better,” thanking the crowd and a song from Van Morrison’s classic far, “How to Disappear” and “Venice called “Making Me Blue,” features a B**ch.” Antonoff then picked up an all of the performers profusely as the “Astral Weeks” before breaking into soaring chorus that leads Del Rey to crowd shouted along. two of his own numbers, accompanied acoustic guitar as she said, “Jack and the top of her range. The second new by a cellist. I wrote a couple of country songs just faux country song was called “ I must BCC Offers Free Tuition

LESHAY JONES COEDITOR Bergen Community College was chosen, along with 12 other community colleges in New Jersey to offer a tuition and fee free education for students. On September 27, Governor Phil Murphy announced the Community College Opportunity Grant, giving select community colleges $20 million for the spring 2019 semester. In order to be eligible for the Grant, students must have an annual household income of $45,000 or less )LYNLU*VTT\UP[`*VSSLNL**6. and must be enrolled in six or more credits in the spring semester. They they will file an application to legalize must also live in Bergen County or their immigration status. Male students currently be enrolled in an approved must also register for Selective Service. out-of-county program. Many people believe that this is If student have already completed a great opportunity forv students and their financial application for the fall gives them a better opportunity to 2018 semester, they are automatically seek higher education. Dr. Michael considered. New students must apply to Redmond has said, that “With this the college and complete their financial program, Gov. Murphy has sent a clear aid application. message that community colleges Since this is only a pilot program, remain integral to the education and students will only receive the free workforce development priorities in Connect. Develop. Succeed. tuition for the spring 2019 semester. our state”. If a student qualifies, they will receive If this pilot program goes well, it an award letter that includes all state will open up the door for thousands of award amounts according to their students across the state to seek higher program name. education. The grant covers just about all of the costs besides non-educational fees such as books, uniforms, supplies, fines etc. The grant also covers Dreamers if CONTACT TUITIONFREE@ they have attended a New Jersey high %(*(1('825   school for at least three years, graduated FREE WITH ANY FURTHER from a New Jersey or received the 48(67,216 info.njit.edu/transfer equivalent of a diploma and if they are abe to file an affidavit that states that VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018 THE TORCH OPINIONS 3 OPINIONS The Torch

BCC Got My Life Back on Track THE TORCH, a member of the OWEN MCCLOSKEY Associated Collegiate Press and EDITOR IN CHIEF the College Media Association, is WKH RIÀFLDO VWXGHQW QHZVSDSHU RI When I first enrolled at %HUJHQ &RPPXQLW\ &ROOHJH  7KH Bergen, I didn’t know what I was going into. I had just left Belmont University SXUSRVHRITHE TORCHLVWRUHSRUW in Nashville, Tennessee, deciding to on the events at BCC and the local give up the journey toward one of FRPPXQLW\ DQG WR RIIHU WKH %&& the most lucrative majors available – FRPPXQLW\ D IRUXP IRU H[SUHVVLRQ songwriting. At that four-year school, I 7KH RSLQLRQV H[SUHVVHG LQ THE had a lot of trouble understanding the TORCHDUHQRWQHFFHVVDULO\WKRVH concepts of studying for tests, doing of 7+( 725&+ All the materials homework or getting help from the VXEPLWWHGWRTHE TORCH become teachers. I was a stupid kid, and I SURSHUW\RI7+(725&+ focused more on partying and making music than working on academics. I was kind of overwhelmed with the sudden burden of responsibility and I fell into a rough crowd of people. WHO ARE THE Despite meeting a couple of really great people, I mostly hung around kids who didn’t want to work toward their future. TORCH EDITORS? However, after I was suspended and returned home (following the worst car ride of my life with my father and OWEN MCCLOSKEY grandfather from Tennessee to New Editor-In-Chief Jersey), I spent a lot of time working at various restaurant and grocery store LESHAY JONES jobs. I’m almost certain that the hours of slipping on soup and executing lobsters Co-Editor in a grimy Stop and Shop seafood oven ,KYPLS-PTIYLZ taught me some humility, because JEREMY NIFRAS before, I had really never known how Community College after a persistent well. Copy Editor to work hard. push from my parents. Since then, I’ve realized – I’m Despite finding a little modesty in My first few weeks sort of surprised getting to pay a fraction of the price for work, I was still hesitant about going to me. My professors were usually very two years of my college experience. My DAVID JOO Bergen. I thought that I would go to a competent and smart people who had teachers were equal to or better than the News Editor four-year school again, and not have to years of experience in their fields. The ones at the four-year school I attended, get an associate’s degree. professors at the $40,000-per-semester and getting my bachelor’s degree will KATY TEMPLE Bergen was stigmatized where four-year school that I had previously be much cheaper. I grew up. People in my town were attended were usually incompetent Bergen isn’t a place to be Features Editor usually well-off, and could afford to adjuncts who had no care for any of the stigmatized. It’s a jumping-off point send their kids to a four-year school. students in their classes. I had many that can help students who may not have JELSON MONTERO Because of this, a lot of people in my professors who didn’t even have office the means to pay for an entire four-year Sports Editor town looked down on Bergen and other hours. school degree. Honestly, I’m happy I community colleges. When I was at Bergen, I could attended Bergen in the first place. I’m My neighbors were some spoiled, understand the classes. I had actual going to be attending Pace University IAN ARDELLE ignorant people. And honestly, so was verbal relationships with the professors. in January, and I have Bergen to thank Layout Editor I. But eventually, I enrolled at Bergen Most importantly, I was doing pretty for that. ASHLEY SMITH Online Editor

EDRIEL FIMBRES The Death of Creativity in Cinema Photo Editor PATRICK CAO STAFF WRITER ROBERT C MCDERMOTT Ad Manager Hollywood is running out of ideas, and nothing makes it more obvious with the release of this constant feed of PROF. LEW WHEATON remakes and reboots. Advisor Nothing made me come to this conclusion faster than when my friend CORRECTIONS and I saw Illumination’s take on The 7KH7RUFKVWULYHVIRUWKHKLJKHVWMRXUQDOLVWLF Grinch. As I left the theater that day, VWDQGDUGVDQGDFFXUDF\5HDGHUVDUHHQFRXU- I realized that what I watched wasn’t DJHGWRFRQWDFWXVLIWKH\ÀQGDQ\PLVWDNHVLQ even a film, but just a soulless product DQ\HGLWLRQRIWKH7RUFK without an ounce of originality. Why  did this product even need to exist? It EDITORIAL AND was almost palpable in how the writers OPINION PIECES were really stretching it with characters $VDQRSHQSXEOLFIRUXP7KH7RUFKZHOFRPHV like Cindy-Lou and her mom having JXHVWRSLQLRQSLHFHVDQGOHWWHUVWRWKHHGLWRU their own character arcs. 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Granted not every indie- WRUWRZRUGV7KH7RUFKUHVHUYHVWKHULJKWWR It’s not just these children’s films either; film is a masterpiece, but there is criticism to films, both indie, and HGLWDQGWRUHIXVHSXEOLFDWLRQRIDQ\VXEPLVVLRQ we also have Son of Shaft, Zombieland a decent amount that should be commercial, called Sardonicast, which 2, Kingsman 3, and now there is word appreciated. Films such as Under the I would highly recommend to film 7KH7RUFKRIÀFHVDUHORFDWHGLQ5RRP of another Terminator reboot. Skin, Happiness, and Mary and Max buffs or casual podcast listeners. SC-111D, But seriously, it’s so depressing The worst part about these films are oozing with artistic integrity. But 3DUDPXV5RDG also is that they make so much money sadly, these films did not do well in that the only reason I’ve heard of these the box office despite having excellent films is because of this podcast. I truly 3DUDPXV1- in the box offices and as long as they  rake in their revenue, there is going to performances by well-known actors wish these indie films got the attention be a continuous cycle of mediocrity. such as and they deserve since it breaks the mold HLFWRUFK#JPDLOFRP Thankfully, the independent film Scarlett Johansson. for the soulless cash-grabs that saturate Mind you, the only reason I know the industry. 4 OPINIONS THE TORCH VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018 The Hallmark Christmas Curse ALLY MACCONCHIE CONTRIBUTING WRITER It’s a tale as old as cable: you’re flipping through the channels, hot cocoa in one hand and the remote in the other. Then, you stumble upon it: the Hallmark Channel, playing nothing but reruns from their seemingly endless catalogue of vapid Christmas movies. They’re all basically the same with fake snow, fingerless gloves, pom pom hats and a holiday illusion that’s easier to crack than the plastic icicles decorating the set. The snow doesn’t melt, but the directors hope your heart will with every cheesy scene. They all basically start out the same: our protagonist, typically a woman with blinding white teeth, has lost her holiday spirit and grown disaffected with the gift-giving holidays. She’s dragged along by her friends or parents to a Christmassy event- tree cutting, ice sculpting, skiing or a holiday party. It’s there that she meets him, her Christmas miracle. She refuses to lean into her feelings at first, but after a few sub- plots, minor confrontation and some *OYPZ[THZH[7LTILYS`4HUVYOHSSTHYRJOHUULSJVT lengthy persuasion, they go out and her holiday spirit is restored. They stand in a winter wonderland decorated with into a picture-perfect snow globe, family and friends lie advertisements together at some kind of miscellaneous fairy lights and ice sculptures. However, where nothing can go wrong. The painting the holiday as a commercialist holiday celebration, the picture-perfect the movies are just a gingerbread house. films remind you of what Christmas celebration of spending. airbrushed pair. She now knows the Sure, they seem visually appealing at should be, but the advertisements that If you want a Christmas movie true meaning of Christmas. first glance, but look too closely and play every 20 minutes snap you back that actually tells a story, there are a Cut to a pan of the party, or an you start to see the flaws. Underneath to the cold, consumerist reality that multitude of different options: Miracle aerial shot zooming out if they’re the frosting and gumdrops lies the Christmas has become. on 34th Street, March of the Wooden outside. The screen fades as Christmas bland, cookie-cutter base that nobody They preach the message that Soldiers, even The Grinch or The Santa music plays and snowflakes fall over actually wants to eat. Christmas is about interpersonal Clause. Watch something original, the ending credits. Besides being bland, these relationships, not commodities, yet the not just a by-the-book, plotless movie The appeal to the films is Hallmark films are hypocritical. For ads seem to say the opposite. Between because it’s on television. suspending your disbeliefs and living an hour and a half, you’re looking movie messages of the importance of IPCC Reports Imminent Consequences for Climbing Temperatures

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In early December of this year, saw the largest and most deadly fire to date. What started as a camp fire spread to be the deadliest wildfire in the since the Cloquet fire in 1918. This was the sixth deadliest U.S. wildfire overall, claiming the lives of 86 individuals and injuring over 12 civilians and 5 firefighters, which totaled over $7.5–$10 billion in damages. Only two months earlier, Hurricane Michael, the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane, made landfall in the United States. It was the strongest storm in terms of maximum sustained wind speed to strike the United States, claiming the lives of 60 individuals and causing $15 billion in damages. This is another sign pointing out what many people choose not to believe- that climate change absolutely exists. The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change (IPCC), a panel made up of scientists convened by the United -,4(JHW[\YLZPTHNLZVMÄYLZISHaPUNPU5VY[OLYU*HSPMVYUPH^PRPTLKPHJVTTVUZ Nations, recently released a landmark their current rates, the atmosphere report stating that we have less than 22 dollars. The report also details the reported in 2010) by 2030 and 100 years to turn it around or the climate could warm up as much as 2.7 degrees above the pre-industrial levels. This economic damage United States would percent by 2050. The authors of the change will be irreversible. suffer and that would be 1.2 percent of report suggested that the use of coal The report predicted a world of rise in temperature will result in more ice caps melting, intensifying droughts, the gross domestic product for every as an electricity source would have to worsening food shortages, wildfires, 1.8 degrees of warming. drop from the 40 percent it is today to and a massive die-off of coral reefs and worse inundating coastlines specifically in New York, Miami, But it’s not all doom and gloom, between 1 and 7 percent by 2050. by 2040 - a period that is within the there may be a way to stop climate Climate change is not only lifetime of the global population. Bangladesh, and the Philippines. Based on the information that was change. Heavy taxes on carbon dioxide hazardous to our health, but also “We were not aware of this just a emissions (perhaps as high as $27,000 extremely hazardous to our planet. We few years ago.” says Bill Hare, author obtained by this report, damage caused by climate change would cost as much per ton) by 2100 - would contribute to the have a choice to make, either do nothing of previous IPCC reports and physicist slowing down of rising temperatures. or fight to save the one planet that we with the non-profit organization, as $54 trillion dollars. Despite the report, there are still many skeptics. But in order for climate change call home. The power is in your hands. Climate Analytics. Hare adds that this and global warming to be stopped, is “quite a shock and quite concerning.” If this trend continues and the world continues to warm by 3.6 degrees greenhouse pollution must be reduced The report also states that if the by 45 percent (in relation to the levels greenhouse admissions continue at damages would grow to $69 trillion VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018 THE TORCH OPINIONS 5

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AS THE TORCH SAYS GOODBYE TO LONG TIME ADVISOR LEW WHEATON, THE TORCH STAFF TAKES A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON HIS CONTRIBUTIONS AND GUIDANCE.

Lew, I know being put on the spot is not your style, but in the year or so that I’ve known Lew’s passion for journalism and teaching makes itself evident from the minute you you, you’ve really been a big influence on me. Not to get too cheesy, but I know I reflect meet him. Lew has truly taken an interest not only in the success of The Torch, but in the sentiment of everyone who has worked with you when I say that I looked up to you. every single student who has walked into our office, regardless of major or skill level. You’ve always had the right answer to any problem. You’ve always been kind, prudent, He was always there if we needed him, even if it was 1 am and we were still in the and you’ve taught all of us how to be proper journalists. I’ve always thought of you as a office and all we needed was a pep talk. He let us make our own mistakes, he helped us person who should be emulated, thanks for teaching us Padawans, Obi-Wan! fix them, let us learn from them, and he taught us how to make sure they didn’t happen -OWEN MCCLOSKEY, OUTGOING 2018 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF again all while encouraging us along the way. He pushes us to be better; as writers, as editors, as journalists, and as people. Thank you, Lew, for teaching me that my voice is valid no matter the subject, for teaching me that journalism will always be important, As we part with The Torch’s Obi-Wan, all I have to say is: may the facts be with you. and for giving me someone to look up to. You have inspired me to be the best I can be, FRANCISCO CAMACHO, STAFF WRITER - and there aren’t enough words to thank you for that. If it weren’t for Lew Wheaton, I don’t think that I would be the journalist that I am -KATY TEMPLE, INCOMING 2019 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF today. Lew has guided us as a student production with such a passion and supported us through all of the ups and downs. He has helped me to become a strong journalist Lew has a long list of accomplishments, roles, and titles throughout his lifetime. and encouraged me to write about issues that affected me without being apologetic. I However, for the short time that I’ve known him, I see him as a beloved professor want to thank Lew for being an amazing mentor, guardian and friend to the students and an admirable advisor to the Torch. However, all good things come to an end and of the Torch. Thank you Lew, for teaching me how to be a journalist with power and farewells are never easy to good men. WIthin the short time that I have known Lew, I conviction. have noticed that he has a way of emblazing students’ passions, keeping Torch members -LESHAY JONES, OUTGOING 2018 CO-EDITOR together in difficult times, while maintaining an honest and noble composure. He is truly a man of few words, but a leader beloved by many. No matter what the future Lew, I wish you much happiness in your retirement. We will always strive to do you holds for you, Lew, just know that you have people in the world that will continue your proud! All the best, Sue. legacy as journalists and will always see you as an inspiration for making the world a -SUE TOTH, INCOMING 2019 TORCH ADVISOR better and more well-informed place. -DAV I D JOO. INCOMING 2019 CO-EDITOR

Even though I’ve only been on the Even though I only knew Lew for a Torch for two semesters you have had semester, from the few conversations more of an influence on me than any we've had, I can tell he's a special guy. other professor I’ve ever had. Your He truly is a man who cares about character is like no other you’re the the paper and especially those who best Lew! contribute to it. I hope only the best -JELSON MONTERO, 2018 AND 2019 for him. SPORTS EDITOR - PATRICK CAO, INCOMING 2019 FEATURES EDITOR

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Entering the Torch for the first time, I had no exposure to the craft of journalism. I Professor Lew Wheaton has been a great influence on all of us when it comes to was familiar with the philosophy of pursuing truth, and that journalism was a conduit writing, editing and teaching Journalism. He has provided his students with so much for publicizing knowledge. However, I still entered the Torch with blinders on -- I information and shown support from all angles, being an inspiration to all of us. He will lacked the vision of how journalists actually garner information. I lacked perspective be dearly missed at The Torch and Bergen Community College as a whole. Thank you, of how significant journalism plays in the spread of information and the formulation of Lew, for all of the hard work and time you have put in. I feel so grateful to have met him opinion. I was completely shut off from the world of news and opinion media. But then, and had him as a professor and advisor. I met Lew. His passion for both the journalistic craft as a whole, and his tenderness -KATEY JOHNSON, INCOMING 2019 NEWS EDITOR and care when it came to advising the Torch left me the impression of his greatness. Lew traveled the world as a journalist, fueled by his hunger for knowledge. The very Professor Wheaton was a person who broke down the walls to seek to it that the world same man was also working with the editorial board at crazy hours helping however he of journalism was not limited to average everyday students who come to “The people’s could to ensure that the next edition looked solid and sounded professional. Although I College”, he made us, especially me very welcomed, seeing past my challenges. When don’t share quite the same degree of passion for the journalistic arts as he does, I hold I wrote things in the short time that I have been here at “The Torch”, I can tell you Lew nothing more than admiration, respect, and thanks for Lew. saw potential in me and always encouraged me to do bigger stories. IAN ARDELLE, OUTGOING 2018 LAYOUT EDITOR - -CHRISTOPHER C. GAGLIARDI, 2018 STAFF WRITER Lew taught me that I have a voice no matter where I am and I should use it as many When I first found out Lew was retiring from The Torch at the end of this semester, times as I can. He helped me find what I want to do in the future and he supported a pit instantly formed in my stomach. I knew that the presence Lew has crafted over my decision. Lew is a exemplary professor, journalist and friend. I couldn’t be more his years presiding over The Torch would not be easy to replace, and that an important grateful for the experience he gave to me. part of the paper's daily business would be sorely missed. When I first began writing -KAROLINE SANTOS, STAFF WRITER for The Torch, I found it very intimidating, mostly because it was the first time I was ingrained in a true newsroom environment, working with people I didn't know. Over time, I was able to become more accustomed to the newspaper editing and publishing I first met Professor Wheaton in his intro to journalism class. Right away, we were flow thanks to Lew, and I'm sure many others he's advised over the years have felt the already writing and reporting on many different kinds of stories. Copy editing was same way. It can take a bunch of skilled people to make a business feel efficient, but it the class in which professor Wheaton sharpened my AP style knowledge and greatly can also take one magnificent person to make it fun. improved my grammar. Lew encouraged his students to join “The Torch,” and get real -JEREMY NIFRAS, OUTGOING 2018 COPY EDITOR hands-on experience in the newspaper. Lew made it known at meetings that with our first publication, we would be seen to the public as professional journalists. My time Lew is one of the major factors in what makes The Torch shine, and without him it here at “The Torch” is unfortunately coming to an end, but I can speak for everyone wouldn’t be the same. His guidance as a mentor has lead all of us towards a better path when I say that Lew was the best advisor a student-led newspaper could ask for. even in the most subtle ways. I hope the very best for him in his retirement. -ROBERT C. MCDERMOTT, OUTGOING 2018 AD MANAGER -EDRIEL FIMBRES, 2018 AND 2019 PHOTO EDITOR 8 FEATURES THE TORCH VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018

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Offer the use of your skills Airfare is usually where most of believe the “my-life-is-perfect” hype: in exchange for free lodging at small, your money goes if you decide to visit Most of the people who take grand independently-owned hotels that don’t another country, so try to make your adventures are in the most debt have the marketing budget of a large trip long as possible so you can take compared to social media influencers chain. trains or busses to other countries in other niche communities. There’s a Take it from a fellow broke person, instead of airplanes. Websites like few tricks that may help you make that I once stayed in a hostel in Amsterdam SecretFlying.com and Skyscanner can dream become a reality sooner rather for two weeks, living in a sunny room save you about 50-65% off on airfare. than later. and befriending the owners. Aside My experience with Secretflying. Try traveling off-season or off-peak. from my plane ticket, none of this cost com has been the real deal. 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The meal and movies were like hostels, are comparable to hotels, of-mouth on the ground. Don’t be shy, hours.. free, and there was wifi on board. resorts and rental homes. Not only are many people love to share their favorite On my Egypt trip, I had one stop If you want to travel, don’t think you getting lower prices (some hostel recommendations, so ask a local about before getting to Egypt. My first stop you need a lot of money to achieve that. beds are literally just a few dollars things to do and places to eat. was in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and then With the right attitude, information, per night), but you’re also getting the Once you’ve established where my following stop was Egypt. I flew and strategy, anyone can see the world authentic backpacker atmosphere and you’re staying, you want to try the through Saudi Air, which is one of on even the smallest of budgets. Adriana Lima Takes Flight From Victoria’s Secret STEPHANIE ZENA STAFF WRITER

This year’s annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was taped at Pier 94 in New York City. The show had a lot of performances from many different music artists, including Halsey, Shawn Mendes, Leela James, The Chainsmokers, Kelsea Ballerini, The Struts, Fatboy Slim, Bebe Rexha and . This is the first time the show will feature seven segments for all of the VS Angels to walk and present each of their outfits. For the first time since 2001, the show will be broadcasted on ABC, in comparison to all the subsequent years, when it has been broadcasted on CBS. The show has been held in a variety of different cities, including Miami, Los Angeles, Cannes, Paris, London and Shanghai. The brand itself has (KYPHUH3PTH»ZÄUHS^HSR=PJ[VYPH»Z:LJYL[-HZOPVU:OV^ `V\[\ILJVT been building up a lot of presence in mainland China, with a total of 26 Mary Katrantzou, a contributing sized models in the show. to fly. And all the [love] to the best fans stores across the country being open designer, said, “Everything that In addition, Adriana Lima in the world! Love, Adriana.” to the public; fittingly, that is where the Victoria’s Secret creates is about announced that she will be retiring as This tribute went alongside a clip VS Angels were casted this year. a woman feeling confident and a VS Angel after appearing in 18 VS of some of her sexiest moments that After facing backlash from the empowered, and also having fun with Fashion Show walks and 20 years of happened behind-the-scenes of the press, Victoria’s Secret CMO Ed Rezek what she is wearing. This collaboration working with the brand. shows. made sincere apologies and gave proper is going to be bold, fun and playful.” The 37-year-old Brazilian model Since she started working with the explanations as to why the company There was a slight incident that thanked everyone, including the brand in 1999 at the age of 18, Lima does not do casting calls for plus-sized occured four years ago during the show company, in an Instagram post for not has appeared in a total of 18 of its and transgender women to participate when was almost hit just giving her wings, but teaching her annual fashion shows. She also says in the show. by Elsa Hosk’s furry wing. It has not to fly. those appearances have been truly Kendall Jenner will be participating said why plus-sized and/or transgender She wrote, “Dear Victoria, Thank phenomenal and unforgettable. Thank in the show this time around, after females in the show because they had you for showing me the world, sharing you for the memories, Adriana Lima. dropping out last year due to scheduling failed to make the cut in the show since your secrets, and most importantly not conflicts. the company itself only allowed regular just giving me wings but teaching me 10 FEATURES THE TORCH VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018 Spyro Reignited Trilogy: A Well Deserved Facelift DANIEL CURRIER CONTRIBUTING WRITER to keep things fresh as you progressed further. That is what made the game As a young man with way too great. It had nothing to do with a much time on his hands, to say I have grandiose narrative or any form of played some video games would be an utile. It was simply a fun game, and that understatement. I have been playing is all that matters when you’re young. video games for so long, it feels as if I As an adult, “Spyro Reignited have scattered pieces of myself across Trilogy” still has that charm that I the myriad of virtual experiences I’ve always loved. The development team had. In many ways, it has developed my really nailed the artistic style and gave taste in narrative and entertainment. it more depth. Every map is beautiful, However, at this stage in my life, it and it really makes you want to just has gotten to the point where the things sit and admire the view for a while. I once loved are losing their luster. In They also remastered the score for many ways, I’ve lost interest in things the game, giving it a more complex that remind me of something else. From instrumentation. If that is not to your my understanding, the corporatization liking, you can still return to the of the videogames industry has original score if desired. negatively impacted the way games The gameplay is smooth and are produced, because many titles are enjoyable, just as it was before. To put simply clones of a previous game or it bluntly, it is the same game with a simply not built to last. Naturally, when new paint job. The platforming, level these triple A developers started to design, and enemies are all the same. produce HD remasters of their previous They have been faithfully renditioned titles, I wasn’t just skeptical, I was with more detail and more character. downright cynical. Unfortunately, it is still fraught What is the merit in remaking with performance issues. This is barely games that the consumer base has noticeable until halfway into the third already played? The answer is simple: game, “Spyro: Year of the Dragon.” At nostalgia is a powerful selling tool, and this point, the game would crash, and Spyro Reignited Trilogy is no exception force a full reboot of the game. If that MSPJRYJVT to this trend. didn’t occur, the frame rate would just Spyro the Dragon was one of my drop to an abysmal level, making the holes in the texture of the map. From to certain aspects of the game, which favorite video games as a kid. The game near unplayable. Screen tearing this alone, it can be asserted that the will definitely age poorly. Seriously, platforming and replayability made it also appeared in the second game of final product may have been rushed by nothing is more displeasing than stand out from the other games that the trilogy, “Spyro: Ripto’s Rage.” Activision, the publisher and owner of watching a skeleton perform a floss were being released on Playstation at Additionally, there were parts of the rights to the Spyro franchise. dance. More importantly, they did not that time. The characters and the story the map that appeared to be unfinished. Toys for Bob, the development give credit to the original developers of were as simple as the objective itself: If you were to glide around several of studio that has remastered this game, the game, Insomniac studios. collect the treasure and defeat the bad the maps in both “Spyro: Ripto’s Rage” really tried to remain faithful to the Despite these minor complaints, guy. As a kid, the simplicity of this and “Spyro: Year of the Dragon,” a original games. However, in order to the game remains the same, and I objective was incredibly appealing, and keen eye would notice several points appeal to a younger audience, they would wholeheartedly recommend it to Insomniac studios always found ways where the map would have large gaping opted for a more contemporary touch newcomers and veterans alike. Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” : Chick Flick Fever Dream

STEPHANIE ZENA STAFF WRITER

Ariana Grande released her single titled, “Thank U, Next” for her upcoming fifth studio album. She tweeted the mysterious lyric after her now ex-fiancé, Pete Davidson, made jokes about their called off engagement on Saturday Night Live. The next day, she continued tweeting the lyrics and they formed the title of the song “Thank U, Next” The song was released worldwide on November 3, 2018 with no official announcement or promotions. The sound for the song had a self- empowered Pop and R&B vibe that refers to a lot of Grande’s previous and heartbreaking relationships. The started out with an intro from a few singers, actors and YouTube sensations including: (aka Miranda Sings), Jonathan Bennett, Stefanie Drummond, Scott Nicholson, Troye Sivan and Gabriella “Gabi” DeMartino. It continued with the words ;OHUR<5L_[`V\[\ILJVT “thank u, next” appearing on screen. The images and writings in the book quote from the 2000 film “Bring It On”. appearances from other stars and singer walking down a path in a swimming discussed about Ariana’s previous exes She also began releasing clips of the including Victoria Monét, pool similar to the scene in the film. with photos of Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez music video on her Instagram account Tayla Parks, Kris Jenner, Jennifer Also there were reenactments to the and Pete Davidson in the book. on November 20 alongside photos of Coolidge, Bruce Thomas her former scenes from the film The Bend and the Mac Miller was referenced in the her and her friends with quotes from “” co-star Liz Gillies, Matt Snap where she was shown working out song “Wish I could say thank you to the film “Mean Girls”. Bennett and Daniella Monet where on a treadmill doing cardio at a gym. Malcolm, Cause he was an angel” but Later that day, she posted more it remakes several scenes of Grande The music video had a total of his photo wasn’t shown in the book due images with references to the 2001 film reenacting scenes in the video such as 829,000 viewers were watching and to paying respects for his recent death 2 Legally Blonde including a photo with brushing teeth, cheerleading, helping seeing the video live on YouTube and months before the song and video was actress Jennifer Coolidge, who starred out at a wedding, the scene where she it broke the record for most watched created. in the latter film. The music video was seen driving a pink convertible video on YouTube within one day with One week before the music video throws it back from movies such as with the license plate saying “7 Rings” a total of 55.4 million views on the was released on YouTube, Grande “Bring It On” (2000), “Legally Blonde” The next scene after that she steps platform itself. posted a photo on Instagram of herself (2001), “Mean Girls” (2004) and “13 out of the car in a pink leather jacket and in a cheerleading uniform, alongside a Going On 30” (2004) with several sunglasses alongside her dog Toulouse, VOLUME 27 ISSUE 4 DECEMBER 2018 THE TORCH SPORTS 11 BCC Health Services Importance of Passing Classes Provides Help to Injured Athletes

JELSON MONTERO SPORTS EDITOR

Injuries will always be a part of sports. Unfortunately, some players suffer greater injuries than others. Having proper care and a great support system is crucial for stu- dent-athletes returning from inju- ries. Rushing the process can have a negative impact on the athletes body and mind. Bergen Community College en- courages student-athletes to visit Health Services. ^PRPTLKPHJVTTVUZ According to Bergen.edu, “Every visit to Health Services is an oppor- JELSON MONTERO opportunities and support programs to tunity for health education. RN staff SPORTS EDITOR help the student succeed in class and encourages students to ask questions on the field. on medical issues and to take re- As the end of the semester BCC will challenge student-ath- sponsibility for their own health.” draws near, classes become extremely letes from an athletic and academic Learning how to take care of important. Finals can either make or standpoint in order to build integrity, your body, and figuring out what it break a final grade. Student-athletes character and leadership. does and does not need to function must put themselves in a position to It is up to the athlete to take advantage of the help and opportu- properly is an advantage Bergen ,KYPLS-PTIYLZ pass all of their classes. Community College gives to stu- According to the Bergen Commu- nities BCC provides. Aryed Garcia is dent-athletes. workshops and programs through- nity College Student Handbook, stu- currently in his third semester at BCC The Bergen website also reads, out the year. According to Bergen. dent-athletes are required to maintain and is actively involved in the baseball “Brochures on abroad range of edu, some of these programs consist 12 credits through the season of par- program. health-related topics are available in of anger management, depression ticipation for intercollegiate athletics. Garcia said, “In high-school I HS-100. Students are encouraged to screening and strategies for stress Maintaining full-time aca- could survive not being 100 percent stop in and browse our selection.” management. demic status and having to perform for committed in an academic level, but Having a proper support sys- Bergen Community College their respective sport requires a great here in college, I have to really priori- tem such as family and friends goes has taken necessary steps to make deal of effort. Balancing sports and tize my school work while also produc- a long way in the recovery process. sure that student-athletes take pre- school is expected by student-athletes, ing on the field.” Many athletes lose motivation, not cautions to avoid mental and phys- making it a big responsibility. In order to participate at the being able to participate and missing ical breakdowns due to injury. The According to the 2018-2019 collegiate level, student-athletes must time for their respective sport. amount of support and knowledge Athletics Catalog, Bergen Community compete not only on the field but in the The Wellness Center and Per- that athletes can gain from Health College believes each participant is classrooms. Athletes should seek help if sonal Counseling at Bergen Com- Services and Personal Counseling is a student first and an athlete second. needed in order to balance school and munity College provides educational endless. The college provides great educational sports in a productive manner.

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Women’sSPORTS Basketball Season Update JELSON MONTERO Sports Editor sets expectations and goals for the team.v The Bergen Community Col- Green said, “I am expecting to lege women’s basketball team is off to make the Region 19 tournament again sizzling start. Through five games, the this season. I believe this group of la- team holds a record of 4-1, including dies can pull together and beat some of an important win against against last the better teams in the region.” year’s Region 19 champion. Perhaps the greatest surprise has Beating Rowan College was a big been the team’s ability to win despite test for the girls because it proved they losing key offensive players. could compete with the best of the best. Green said, “Losing most of my According to head coach Tracy scorers from last year’s team, I was in Green, “The ladies are starting to gel need of players who could score. Soph- and work as a team.” omore Anira Calamia has picked up Wins thus far include defeat- some slack and is playing well. Some ing Middlesex County College, At- freshmen have also been a nice sur- lantic Cape Community College and prise. Freshman point guard Liana Ocean County College. The Bulldogs Martinez is currently leading the team will play next on December 4 against in scoring, and freshman Nicole Gaito Passaic County Community College. is not far behind.” The team is averaging 59.6 points Despite having a 36 percent field per game and 14.6 assists per game. goal percentage and shooting 20 per- Based off those numbers, the team is cent from the three point line, the team doing a great job of sharing the ball continues to outperform the competi- and creating easy scoring opportuni- tion. Defense has been a huge mark ties for each other. of success for the Bulldogs, as they’ve Building confidence is important, held opponents to an average of 43 as it builds team chemistry and allows points per game. If the Bulldogs wish the players the trust each other on and to continue their strong start, the de- off the field. Getting off to a good start // bergenccbulldogs.com fense will play a big factor.

Contact the following coaches Wilder vs Fury Fight Ends in Controversial Draw for Spring Try Outs Softball: Coach Hernandez ROBERT C. MCDERMOTT [email protected] Ad Manager Track & Field: Coach Erica Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder in 11 intense boxing rounds. [email protected] In round 12, Wilder delivered two big blows to the self proclaimed “Gyp- Baseball: Coach Mimms sy King,” Tyson Fury. Fury fell to the [email protected] ground and only had ten seconds to get up if he still wanted to win. Amaz- ingly, he rises as if he was never even InterCollegiate Sport Schedule: hit by Wilder’s huge left hand blow. The referee could have potentially Winter Break finished the match right there, but he asked Fury if he could continue any- way. After he confirmed that he was Tyson Fury moments before he got back up// .com Men Basketball (7:00) ready to continue, the match resumed. 1-04 and Women’s Baskeyball(5:00) At the end there was no official knock- outs, even though Fury was moments to the disputable conclusion that the Many Fury fans believe that he at Bronx Community College away from losing consciousness. match was, in fact a draw. was robbed and will continue the The judges final decision was Regardless of who deserved push to get the rematch they believe Men Basketball (7:00) a match draw, immediately setting off the match, the sheer will power dis- Tyson Fury deserves. This upset will a controversy that would have fans played by a nearly beaten Tyson Fury undoubtedly result in one of the 1-08 and Women’s Baskeyball(5:00) wondering: what went through those was incredible. The anger over this is most exciting matches of the year. at Sussex County Community judges heads? Most of the controver- mostly due to the fact that he actu- “I’m not going to take anything sy revolved around Tyson Fury. Fans ally got up from that hit at the last from Deontay Wilder… listen, we College and pundits alike were analysing the second. Fans from both sides were can only do our best in that ring, and match and came to the conclusion that demanding a rematch to take place, no matter what anyone says, Deontay Wrestling Fury was robbed of the win and the as was Tyson Fury. Wilder is a hell of a champion.” Fury world heavyweight title. Wilder later claims that he is said in the post-match interview. 1-10 at Bergen Community College In defense of Deontay Wild- ‘scared’ of his own punching power Like it or not, the last judge be- at Ulster CC er, he delivered two knockdowns to and does not wish to fight him any- lieved the match ended as a draw. Fury, even though Fury was clearly be- time soon, as he looks to fight Antho- Fans will continue to boil up hype ing outplayed in a majority of rounds ny Joshua. Wilder claims he could for a rematch, but as for now, both Men Basketball (12:00) played. not straighten out his right hand to fighters are trying to improve their 1-12 and Women’s Baskeyball(2:00) In the decision made by the judg- land a solid blow and knew he had skills. In the event of a rematch, the es, only one came to the conclusion the potential to knock Fury out. potential revenue alone would be at Ocean County College that the match was a draw. One judge’s “I’ve always like said, ‘damn you enough to encourage another fight. score favored Wilder, the other was a got all this power, me being the per- This fight alone brought the two mil- Wrestling win for Fury. The third judge would son with it, I’ve felt many of lions of dollars from this massive pay have been the deciding vote, but came — I’ve felt dangerous,” Wilder said. per view event. 1-17 at 2019 Shorty Hitchcock Classic Open JOIN THE TORCH Meetings every Tues., 12:30 p.m., SC-111C-D