Vol. 83 Issue 1 May 5, 2017 [email protected] the harbinger The student newspaper of Jefferson College since 1964 Senator Claire McCaskill Delivers Town Hall Journalism Class Introduces Meeting at Jefferson College Humans of Jefferson College by Nathan Imlay By Adam Riordan Are you familiar with Hu- All you have to do to register On April 12, Senator Claire is to sign a release form, allow us McCaskill held a town hall meet- mans of St. Louis or Humans of New York and wish that sort to take one picture of yourself (or ing at the Fine Arts Theater of send us a selfie of your own), and Jefferson College. More than of program would come to Jef- ferson College? Well, your wish a recording of the conversation 50 people attended to have the you have with the interviewer. Senator answer their questions. has been granted. Now, at Jefferson College in Once it's all done, we can share The vast majority of the crowd your exact details to the entire was friendly towards Senator Mc- Hillsboro, Missouri, the journal- ism course has now created their world by posting it on our Face- Caskill and many of the questions book page. With Humans of Jef- related to how the Democratic op- own unique human program with the Humans of Jefferson College. ferson College, this gives you all position could delay or halt pieces an opportunity to share anything of President Trump's agenda. With this program, this gives us the chances to talk to any student, that you desire to the whole cam- The Senator began with an pus and even the world. overview of the bipartisan over- staff, or facility currently at- tending Jefferson College about If you have any interest in sight measures that she has helped the Humans of Jefferson College spearhead. In a time of such deep whatever they desire. Whether Senator McCaskil at the town hall event it's about their current life, job, program, please talk to Susan divisiveness, she emphasized that Todd or go to Rm. ASI 103 (we bipartisan cooperation is still Photo by Christina Miller relationship, future, friends, family, or any other, people at are open every Monday, Wednes- occurring, even though it may ing, due to the recent flooding had be Gorsuch's opinion on the day, and Friday from 11 AM to not be making many headlines. Citizens United ruling. “I don't Jefferson College can now share problems in the area. Senator Mc- information about themselves 12 PM). Also, feel free to email She touted her work in taking Caskill wasn't able to give much believe corporations are people,” and contact us at harbinger@ down the Backpage sex traffick- McCaskill said and the room and others with Humans of Jef- reassurance. With Republicans in ferson College. jeffco.edu for any questions and ing site, a bipartisan initiative. full control of the government, erupted with cheers. She pointed comments about the Humans of “Even though we have shut down there is little the Democrats out that corporations weren't even Jefferson College. legislatively[for a two week can do to push back. This was allowed during the early days recess],”she told the crowd, “I am a recurring theme of the event, of the Republic. Our ancestors still very busy because I focus on an unwelcome reality check for remembered the excesses of the See Page 8 for More oversight.” voters who are rightly concerned East India Company, and refused Humans of Jefferson College There were several ques- about the President's proposals. to give that kind of power to tions asked relating to the Russia With the recent demise of private organizations. “There is investigation, including one that the American Health Care Act, no originalism,” to the idea that asked baldly if Trump is a traitor there was much concern about the corporations are people. and what we could do about it if future of the health care system. “I think it is really important he is. Although she acknowledged In response to worries that the not to look down your nose at that many in the crowd may not Republicans would try again to people who voted for Trump,” want to hear it, she believes that, take health care away from tens McCaskill said. Many of Trump's Logan King “The FBI is doing a thorough of millions Senator McCaskill voters legitimately feel left be- "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, set investigation,” and that she “feels promised, “I am standing at the hind by the Washington establish- up a life you don't need to escape from." good,” about the Senate Intel- ready,” to fight any proposed ment. Democrats must do a better ligence Committee investigation. reductions in coverage. She said job of connecting with the work- She cautioned the crowd that it was unlikely that a bill that ing class voters. “It breaks my we must wait for a full investiga- resembled the AHCA would heart,” to see the working class tion before we begin throwing pass through the Senate. “They abandon the Democratic Party. around emotionally charged know if they take away the ben- “We are the party that fights for words like traitor. “I want to know efits there would be a political minimum wage.” if there was collusion and coordi- backlash.” Several of the attendees nation between the Trump Team The loudest audience re- noted with asperity that Senator and Russia.” She maintained sponse of the morning came when Roy Blunt never holds town hall confidence that the investigation Senator McCaskill explained why meetings. Nancy Reimler of Hill- would lead to the truth. “Eventu- she wouldn't vote to confirm Neil sboro said, “Claire McCaskill is ally, it will all become public.” Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. very open and comes out to speak Desoto residents were con- The Senator explained that the to us. Why doesn’t Roy Blunt do cerned about environmental fund- most important consideration this?”

Sign up for Journalism in Spring 2017 The three-credit-hour class (ENG 110) meets at 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In it, you can explore a variety of writing styles, from news to sports to editorials to reviews. You can also improve your photography and graphic design skills. news & features page 2 May 5, 2017 Legion of Gamers Plays It Forward Safe and Fun St. Louis Excursions by Nathan Imlay streaming the premier games.” by Andy Price The Magic House – This fun and “Nikki wisdom was streaming the As we all know, Jefferson County On Friday, March 24th, the Legion of exciting “house” is a children’s museum Mass Effect Trilogy. Devon Endsley was can get a tad bit boring. After you’ve Gamers held a 16-hour gaming marathon to with hands on activities to spark creativity streaming Undertale. The cool thing about seen all it has to offer (two Chinese benefit St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The and enhance imagination. Located at 516 S these two is as they were streaming, they buffets, Wal-Mart and a Taco Bell that Legion of Gamers teamed up with Extra Kirkwood Rd in St. Louis, this location is were getting live donations. As the event closes at midnight), So if Chinese food Life, a charity organization that benefits great for k-6 educators and families with was happening, they were actually getting isn’t your thing and late-night Taco Bell Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. younger children. Twenty-two members of the Legion of donations from their viewers. It was pretty is, it’s time to head north. The following interesting to actually see our counter go- list will help you find all the fun, diver- Gamers participated and raised over $1700. City Museum – Located at 750 N 100% of the proceeds went to St. Louis ing up while we were just doing what we said we were going to do.” 16th St. in the heart of St. Louis lies a Children’s hospital. “museum” full of exciting art and indoor/ outdoor activity. An inspirational work of art with fun for all types of people and ages, the city museum is a spectacular place to go to with groups of friends and family. With amazing food and a mind- blowing gift shop, the city museum is a must visit for anyone in the area.

St. Louis Riverfront Busch Stadium – This well-struc- Photo by Christina Miller tured baseball stadium is full of food, fun, and Cardinals fans. At 700 Clark Ave. $665 million worth of excitement sity, and excitement you need. and baseball is waiting for anyone who The Gateway Arch – This destina- likes sports, or simply an enjoyable time. tion is a breathtaking, well... huge metal arch. The Gateway Arch was completed Missouri Botanical Garden – This on October 28, 1965 in the heart of St. botanical garden, located at 4344 Shaw Louis. This is not just any arch though, Participants in the gaming marathon (photo courtesy of Legion of Gamers) Blvd., contains 79 acres of beautiful horti- you can go inside it and ride 630 feet to culture and has been an oasis for St. Louis “It took about three months of prepara- the top in an enclosed pod for an amaz- “It was an idea that was brought to us for over 154 years. Being a perfect center tion, because it was the first time actually ing view. This is usually an important by Donna [Allen Freese], last year,” said for education, science, and conservation, doing this. So we needed to contact [Extra attraction for travelers and tourists when Wesley Wisdom, treasurer of Legion of the Missouri Botanical Garden is a worthy Life], and see what kind of promotional it comes to St. Louis. Gamers. “We had done something like it destination for anyone who hasn’t been. in the past called child’s play. The treasurer items there were. So they sent us a packet. It wasn’t until after the event that we found Saint Louis Science Center – We does a lot of fundraising so I brought the Saint Louis Zoo – Ranked one of the out there is an Extra Life guild in St. Louis. have an interactive, science oriented idea to the group as a whole, and everyone best zoos in the United States, the Saint Which takes a whole bunch of teams and organization located at 5050 Oakland was all for it. They were like, ‘Oh my Louis Zoo located at Forest Park, 1 Gov- put them together. They get to go to the Avenue, St. Louis. With hands on sci- gosh, I already play so many video games ernment Dr. is a fun and exciting place Comic Cons and anime showings free and ence projects for fun and learning, the anyway, so this would be a good way to do to be. Not only is this zoo free, but it has promote Extra Life. So, we’re hoping next Saint Louis Science Center is a wonder- our charity event.’ We had a sheet with your 18,700 animals in an attractive, family- year we can [connect] with them [and] ful place for kids, adults, educators and name and the person donating, and if they friendly environment. This wonderful zoo wanted to donate per hour or just a straight we can have a little more promotion from families. that side.” is always having interactive workshops donation. Most people just did straight do- and limited time exhibits, so going fre- “We also did a raffle where we went to Forest Park – This public park nation, it’s easier, and our members raised quently is a must. over $1700 dollars. We decided to do St. different companies like All the Rage and located in the western portion Louis Children’s Hospital, so that’s the one Gamestop and [they] donated hard good of the city of St. Louis is a who received all of our donations.” items. All the proceeds from the raffle went prominent civic center covering The Legion of Gamers expects this straight to the charity as well. The raffle 1,371 acres of land. This park event to become their go to fundraiser. itself brought in $175 dollars. And that was has carried out $100 million “Even if I didn’t want to [have another just from the members.” in restoration since the early gaming marathon], the whole team does. “Jefferson College allowed us to use 2000’s, making it an amazing We’re thinking about… making this an the field house, they allowed us to stay and updated destination for annual thing,” said Wesley Wisdom. from 5pm to 7am. There was hardly any anyone who likes to connect With 22 participants, there was no sleep that was done, but that’s to be ex- with nature. shortage of content being streamed. “We pected,” said Wisdom. had people streaming almost everything,” Legion of Gamers will be having their said Wesley Wisdom. Mass Effect An- end of the year barbecue on Friday, May dromeda and Legend of Zelda: Breath of 12th, at the Hillsboro Park South Pavilion the Wild had just released, “so we were starting at 4 PM. Everyone is welcome. Gorilla at the St. Louis Zoo (photo courtesy of Janis Francis-Call) news & features page 3 May 5, 2017 How to Be Nice to People Study How to Study by Thyme Armbruster by Christina Miller is continuing to occur. When I hours later in the week. “You’re Welcome”, even “Have think of multi-tasking, to me the Studying for tests does not In today’s world it almost a good day.” This is one thing Instead of being taught how phrase, “Jack of all trades, master provide immediate gratification. seems impossible to go anywhere that makes me the most upset at to study in either elementary, of none” comes to mind, which The first goal met comes with without having one rude person my workplace. The customer is junior high, or high school, typi- indicates a mediocre knowledge an acceptable test score, and in the same vicinity. As someone with me for no longer than two cally we students are left to our or participation of many things, a more long-term goal might who works in the fast food busi- minutes, what is so hard about own devices when it comes to but none very well. mean graduating with a satisfy- ness, everyday there are people saying these few phrases? preparing for tests, which is often The first of three effective ing grade-point average. In the yelling at me and telling me how Now there’s definitely no the only time we actually study study strategies I will discuss meantime, you should reward I should be doing my job. In fact step-by-step process for being the material, often waiting until in this article is that of finding yourself for studying. there are days where I’m cry- nice to people, or at least there the last minute and then cram- a place to study where you can Your ultimate reward might ing while working because I’m shouldn’t be a process. Being ming for tests. concentrate. be months or years away, so you scared, hurt or even embarrassed nice is something that should Although research has shown Ideally you should choose a should motivate yourself with by the confrontation. With that be first nature for all people. In there are many ways students place where distractions are at a present day rewards. When you being said, let us all take a minute fact being nice has benefits for approach studying that does minimum, you are comfortable, set study goals for yourself and to learn how to be nice to people yourself, as long as you’re able not work and does not result in and you can give your undivided then meet those goals, take a and how this can benefit us all. to put forth your kindness. The high test scores, there are many attention to the task at hand. break and have a favorite snack, Step one: Smile following benefits listed are from effective strategies that students Although researchers agree watch a favorite TV episode, or This step not only benefits an article by The Huffington Post can employ to learn material for that studying in your bedroom even have an afternoon out. the person but yourself as well. published September 10, 2014 testing purposes and long-term is one of the least ideal places, I know that for myself, af- A simple smile can change a titled, “6 Ways Being Nice to retention. for me my bedroom is the most ter spending an entire Saturday person’s whole day along with Others Is Actually Good for You” Learning effective strategies peaceful room in my house and studying, there is not much I look making the one smiling happier. by Lindsay Holmes. such as setting up study sched- I always try to smile to customers, ules and finding a place suited to suited well for studying. My forward to more than a Sunday bedroom has a wall of windows, afternoon motorcycle ride to a one to be nice and two to make 1. Being nice can help us studying, and, just as important, is the farthest room from any winery or a dinner trip to a pub me happier since I am standing live longer putting effective strategies into activities that might be going on where I can get a tasty Caesar around greasy food all day. 2. When we’re kind we’re practice, spells success. at home, and I usually play nature salad and couple glasses of Vi- Step two: Say Hello happier One common and often iden- sounds such as bird songs or frog gnoles. However, let’s be clear This seems to be a word 3. It can lead us to success tified as an ineffective strategy songs. what I really want is a medium that most people nowadays have 4. Can bring less stress used by students is cramming, Basically my goal is to create rare steak. forgotten. It’s a way of greeting 5. It can just feel better where a student waits until the and when someone says it, well last minute to review and orga- a relaxing, stress-free, quiet place In conclusion, good and ef- in which to concentrate solely fective study habits are probably it is always appreciated to reply These benefits are incredible nize their notes, possibly make on the task at hand, studying. I not emphasized nearly enough back. I cannot tell you how many and who wouldn’t want to live a flashcards, and valiantly attempt have actually associated studying at a time in our education when times I say hello to a customer and better longer life. The purpose to memorize all of the terms and with such a relaxing and fulfilling knowing effective study habits I receive silence or even a roll of of this article is to simply tell examples that the test will cover. experience that I look forward to is most needed. Several study the eyes. how being nice is beneficial and Research has shown that studying. habits prove to be very successful, Step Three: Manners easy, it may or may not be a way cramming overwhelms our abil- It is important to not only such as being realistic with your It seems that with forgetting of venting also. Every day we ity to memorize key information set a time for studying, but also goals and rewarding yourself for to say hello, people have forgot- handle people and it shouldn’t and is, quite simply, exhaust- to break up working on major attaining said goals, studying ten manners also. These are the be a difficult task in spreading ing. Combined with a lack of assignments, such as term papers, material as your learn it in class things you say to not be rude, kindness, so go on your day and sleep, which has been shown to into smaller chunks of scheduled rather than waiting until the day examples include: “Thank You”, remember to be nice to people. dramatically affect our memory, cramming is a recipe for failure time. For one thing, when you or night before a test, pre-reading for most students. schedule studying, you are more material, imagining your own likely to follow through with it examples, rewriting the lecture in The Harbinger is prepared by student journalists of Another ineffective study habit is that of multi-tasking, since you have allotted a chunk of your own words, organizing your Jefferson College - 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro, MO time wherein you have no other notes, and finding a place to study 63050 - and is published during the academic year. The which is when a person attempts to do more than one thing at a matters pressing you and, for me where you will not be distracted Harbinger is a class project of classes Journalism I-IV at anyway, when I schedule time to so your attention will be able to be Jefferson College, and has been the student newspaper of time such as watching television while studying, texting friends or study others in my life take my focused on your material. the college since 1964. schedule seriously. Studies have shown a posi- The editorial opinions featured in The Harbinger talking on the phone, or simply being in an area where conversa- When I have a specific time tive correlation between good test should not be construed to represent the official position set for studying, family members results and success in education, of Jefferson College, its Board of Trustees, administration, tions are taking place. Again, research has shown are less likely to make demands and success in education posi- faculty, or all students. All commentary pieces are property on my time that I really can’t af- tively correlates with success in of their respective owner. the human brain can only con- centrate on one task at a time. ford to comply with. Also, sched- life, so why put in the class time The Harbinger Staff is Thyme Armbruster, Sarah Chap- uling time for study makes study- if you’re not willing to do what man, Nathan Imlay, Christina Miller, Emma Pardo, Kayla Multi-tasking, also known as divided attention, causes a stu- ing important and less likely to be it takes to graduate with the best Patek, Andy Price, and Adam Riordan. treated as a frivolous activity that scores you are capable of? You The Harbinger staff is advised by Susan Todd. dent to lose focus on the study material so long as the distraction you can knock out within a couple will work hard, so study smart. opinions page 4 May 5, 2017 Benefits of Living on Campus IMDB Message Boards by Emma Pardo By Adam Riordan For some people, attending a commu- “I like being able to live on campus nity college feels as if it is an extension of with the diversity of personalities because After making the high school experience, but the student I get outside my comfort zone to make the announcement housing offered by Jefferson College of- new friends with my neighbors, and being earlier in February fers the college experience of living on friends and rooming with student athletes that their message your own in its own small community. I always know when it is gameday,” boards will be clos- Most Jefferson College students are aware Olivia Kennedy, a sophomore nursing ing for good, IMDb of the on-campus housing that the college major says. has actually com- offers. Viking Woods offers a limited It is a small on-campus community mitted to their act number of 2 bedroom and 4 bedroom apart- where everyone is neighbors whether they and the message ments, each furnished and equipped with live in the other buildings or not. Gener- boards on their site ties. And the discussion boards played a full kitchen set (refrigerator, stove/oven, ally most athletes room with each other. are no longer accessible. a huge factor into that with giving it's dishwasher etc.). Before doing this, the company did viewers and consumers free to chat about previously state their reasoning for doing the latest movie or television episode or it on their website which included the even video game however they liked. following: So, to take away that one thing that has "After in-depth discussion and ex- made their site such a huge success for the amination, we have concluded that IMDb's past few decades seems very off-putting message boards are no longer providing that may certainly take away ome of its a positive, useful experience for the vast popularity. majority of our more than 250 million Fortunately, the company has stated monthly users worldwide,” the site stated that they will continue to support their previously. current offerings as well as adding some "The decision to retire a long-standing new features to the web site. feature was made only after careful consid- "We will continue to enhance our eration and was based on data and traffic." current offerings and launch new fea- For example one room is booked with 4 So, basically, their main reasoning for tures in 2017 and beyond that will help “Viking Woods offers many benefits softball teammates, and their neighbor shutting down all message and discussion our customers communicate and express such as laundry room access and a mainte- could be a room booked with 4 soccer boards have to do with the ginormous level themselves in meaningful ways while nance crew for appliances and fixtures that teammates. of negativity that has swarm the site with leveraging emerging technologies and may not be functioning properly.” Hannah “Being able to room with my team- them along with the numbers and viewers opportunities," the company said. Evans, a sophomore student athlete says. mates is beneficial because I can talk to that visit the site daily. There hasn't been any other news on Along with the laundry room , the them about anything, being with each I can certainly see where they are the site regarding other massive changes student housing provides a safe and secure other a majority of the time during our coming from. As someone who used to and/or whatever their so-called "new environment through campus police, who season. Also it is helpful to have room- surf the boards on that site everyday, features" will be but for now, after 26 are easily accessible through a phone call mates with very similar schedule, making there were many boards that I encounter years and for the first time in this website's posted on the college’s main website. Pest it easier to know how much time I have that were just littered with countless troll existence, the message boards have now control services and the mail services can for homework or practice, or even just posts, pointless arguments, name-calling, been officially disabled and are no longer be reached through the main clubhouse hanging out with friends,” Riley Halley, and just huge amounts of negativity that available. where the laundry room is located, just ask a freshman baseball player says. was just depressing to read through. So, sorry, movie buffs. You'll have for an RA or the housing directors Whitney If you are interested in attending However, that site has been one of to discuss and argue your fan theories on Maddux and Kristen Yelton. Jefferson College and living on campus the most popular when it comes to content the next Star Wars and Avengers movie The population of the current 2016- there are many resources you can use to based on movies, television, and celebri- elsewhere. 2017 student housing residents is made make your dream of “the college experi- up of Jefferson College athletes from the ence” come true. Visit jeffco.edu for more baseball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and information. softball teams and general students. Grammar Matters: Seeing Red While Hearing “Seen” by Christina Miller However, I draw the line at using We are taught English and grammar basi- “It’s what people grow up hearing. We are “seen” instead of “saw.” “I seen him over the weekend.” No. cally from the time we start school and, such a verbal culture, and if you think about When I came back to college after a No you didn’t. You saw him. if we are native English-speakers, we use it, reading is pretty new. So we’ve been 31 year hiatus, I complained about having How is it that people who are attending English every time we open our mouths. a verbal people a lot longer than a literate to retake biology, chemistry, government, school or have graduated from high school My mother is German, and English is people.” Translation: we are hearing our psychology, ALGEBRA, etc., because ob- are still doing this? I am confident that her second language. She taught herself parents tell us they seen things. viously if those subjects were important to nowhere in the educational experience did English by immersion when she moved So, I’m concluding that I have to ac- me, I would have used them in the past 31 any teacher teach their students that they here. She read books and magazines, and cept the fact that my raving and ranting is years and, to my knowledge, I really didn’t. seen ANYTHING. watched a lot of television. My mother not going to change America’s love affair I also didn’t remember much of my I can understand how we can say speaks English very well, and I don’t with misusing the word “seen,” but would high school biology, chemistry, govern- “two,” “to,” or “too” in a sentence and not ever recall hearing her tell me she seen it kill you to read a book now and then? ment, etc., because if you don’t use it, you visualize the spelling and therefore misuse something. I saw. You saw. He/She saw. They saw. lose it, right? or misspell the word when we write. Ditto Susan Todd, an English professor here We saw. You all saw. You know what I have used, every for “there,” “they’re,” and “their.” Ditto, at Jefferson College, gave me some insight Because you still didn’t seen him. possibly, for the use of “it’s” or “its.” single day, in the last 31 years? ENGLISH. on my seen/saw frustration. Todd said, opinions

May 5, 2017 page 6 Bittersweet Trasfer Transition They’re Not Happy Until by Kayla Patek Spanish—thanking me for a gift Instructor Otto is really outgoing You’re Not Happy Are you a student transfer- I gave her. I was able to test out and inspired my writing. He’s a by Nathan Imlay ring from Jefferson College to of Spanish I, but I took Spanish II great friend and enthusiastic in- On a regular basis I see ar- will want solid, concrete reasons a four-year university? If so, I and Spanish Grammar/Composi- structor. Dr. St. John is your pro- ticles exploring why people seem why the new iPhone is enough can bet you are feeling a mix of tion; which certainly improved fessor before she becomes your to be so unhappy and angry all better that it is worth the cost. emotions just like I am. my ability to read and write in ally. Her class was harder than the time. “Why,” they ask, ”does Even if the wireless carrier is go- I’ll be attending Southeast the language. Why aren’t there Dr. Vaughn’s, but I still enjoyed it. our society seem to become more ing to pay for the new phone, sort Missouri State University in Cape any more Spanish classes here??? I got to revisit some of the unhappy even as standards of of, the costs are still ultimately Girardeau in the fall. I’ve been at My Spanish is rusty because there literature from her class this living are higher than they have payed by the consumer. That’s Jefferson College since the fall are no more classes, and the only semester while helping a friend. ever been?” Americans seem ever the only way it works. Companies of 2013. chance I have to practice is by I had flashbacks to “The Yellow more alienated from each other don’t give out free stuff, no matter There are lot of things I’m having conversations with native Wallpaper,” “The Lesson,” and despite the rapid expansion of what the marketing department going to miss; such as playing in speakers. other stories that I encountered technologies designed to facilitate wants you to think. Trust me, the the band concerts (my final con- The best thing about taking while writing literary analyses for communication. cost of all those new iPhone’s is cert is on May 7) and singing the classes with Prof. Bach is that her course. I got excited when I One of the primary driving being passed down to the con- National Anthem at games for the she teaches using immersion. She was able to recall a story we had forces behind the increasing iso- sumer, otherwise the companies audience and athletes. Marie Self, does the entire class IN SPAN- done. The last instructor, and who lation, and resulting unhappiness, would lose money. assistant to the Athletic Director, ISH. At first, I was surprised but means a lot to me as a teacher and of Americans is the marketing Since the changes in each told me that she’ll miss hearing quickly adapted. It’s a lot more friend, is Todd. industry. One of the primary func- new smartphone are largely it- me sing at the many basketball fun and useful to learn a language It’s a journalism rule that you tions of marketing is to reinforce erative, incremental improve- games every season I’ve been a by immersion than to learn it by first name a person by their full the patterns of childish behavior. ments in the existing tech, it is student. There’s more than sports another method. Her ways of name the first time ONLY. Any Advertisers know that when you difficult to drive interest in the and music I’m going to grieve. teaching us the Spanish language time after that? You just put their want something, you want it right latest iPhone on pure merit. Yes, Another positive of attend- are fun and engaging. last name. That’s why she tells all now. Yet delayed gratification is it is faster, but will it increase ing a junior college before going All of her students, on the of her journalism students to ad- one of the hallmarks of adulthood. your productivity by a noticeable to a four-year school would be first day of class, get to go by dress her as Todd. I found it funny Adults are supposed to weigh amount? Probably not, but you the rapport a student creates a Spanish name for the entire when I finally understood why purchasing decisions more ra- can show it off to your friends. with their professors. The first semester. To this day, when I see she wanted to be addressed that tionally and less impulsively. An This is where marketing fo- instructor I recall befriending, her, she calls me Estrella.  I way, but to a journalist, it makes adult may want something, but is cuses, how buying a new product after acing his English Compo- remember in Spanish II, however, sense. I can’t believe this my last expected to weigh other factors, will change the way you feel. sition I class, was Dr. Vaughn. I chose the name Catalina (a type time writing for The Harbinger… like whether they can afford it. Want to be viewed as more mas- He helped me achieve a lifelong of dressing). When my cousins To all of those I mentioned: Then, in steps marketing. culine? Buy a sports car. How goal I’ve had ever since I could were teasing me and explained I’m going to miss you like crazy They are selling credit cards as can you make all the other moms write; I’ve always wanted to be why, I knew in my next class I and really want to stay in touch. well as the products they are used on the block jealous? There are a published author. had to choose a different name. I’m super excited about SEMO to buy, so they essentially wage an uncounted numbers of household What Dr. Vaughn assigned For Spanish Grammar Comp, I and writing for the Arrow, but all-out war against responsibility. products that purport to do just his students near the end of the chose Estrella. We had to address I’ll miss working with my fellow “You know you want this, and our that. semester was to write an essay our classmates by their chosen journalists here. You guys are other customer can provide you It makes sense that advertis- that was a book review. The names as well, y Profesora pro- awesome, funny, caring, kind, with a line of credit with which ers would use Maslow’s hierarchy author whose book I reviewed, hibirme el ingles en su clase de compassionate, and creative and to buy it. Don’t worry, you can of needs to sell their products. Mary Anne Radmacher of Or- español (Prof. forbid English in so much more. It has been an ad- pay it off in the future.” Marketers Most people in America have egon, agreed to publish my essay her Spanish class). The ONLY venturous three semesters. Thank know that people aren’t particu- their basic needs met. The one on her website. When I found way we could speak in English is goodness I’ve only had one occa- larly good at reckoning with the who don’t are seen as not worth this out, I was excited to inform if we asked her, Como se dice…? sion where Todd and the class has future. They know they can sell consideration to an advertiser. In Dr. Vaughn. We’re friends and (How do you say…). I wish I had to come to my rescue! It was you things that you cannot afford, order to drive demand, advertis- still talk about my future goals could learn more from Prof. Bach. no fun last semester when I got simply by moving the cost into ers have turned to psychology to as a writer. He’s happy that I’m She’s a great instructor who I injured trying to get to the loca- the future. drive purchasing decisions. Your going to be attending his alma hope to keep in touch with. tion of a story. I appreciate your Advertisers spend heav- new car may not have fancy new mater. I hope to study abroad in Three more faculty in the feedback when editing articles, ily to influence the purchasing features, but it’s very newness Spain because I declared Spanish English department who I want and I enjoy assisting you with decisions of developing brains. will signal to your friends and as my minor. to maintain contact with are: In- yours. The stories are interesting Children and teenagers are one neighbors that you are successful. Nicole Bach is a second in- structor Otto (Creative Writing), and I like reading quotes. I’m of the prime targets for many ad- With advertisers constantly structor with whom I have a great Dr. St. John (English Composi- curious about what people have vertisers because brand loyalty is offering us products that are sup- rapport. She’s very fun, caring, tion II) and Todd (Journalism to say. often established quite early. This posed to make us happy, a subtle kind and so much more. I even for three wonderful semesters). is a perfectly sensible approach message is being sent to every got a card from her—written in from a marketing perspective, but American consumer: “You are not troubling for society as a whole. happy.” In mass communications, At the same time our children this is known as a ritual mes- Bookstore Calendar should be learning responsibility sage, the subtext that often slips and long term planning, there is through unnoticed. With so many Return spring rental books by May 18, 2017. a powerful social force pushing advertisers constantly reminding against such development. After us that we need to buy things in all, people who think in the long order to be happy, is it any wonder Spring book buyback will be May 8 - 12, 2017. term are probably less likely to that we begin to feel that we are buy the new iPhone simply be- unhappy unless we are consum- May intersession and summer books will be available beginning May 1, 2017 cause it is new. ing a specific product in order to People trained in critical remedy that feeling? thinking and fiscal responsibility entertainment page 6 page 7 May 5, 2017 Poetry Tiny Marcel the Shell Has Big Following by Thyme Armbruster by Emma Pardo

Midnight Fantasy Some people enjoy collecting stickers. The dream was dimmed at a table for two. Others enjoy weird food like peanut butter My dress black as our sheets, but as soft as the velvet blazer you wore. and pickles. Still others of us cannot get The night began tense with subtle flirts, eyes on lips and heads in the dirt. enough of the innocence and quirkiness You touched my feet under the table, as I began to twist my cherry stem in circles. of the tiny YouTube sensation Marcel the My head filled with thoughts to foul for my tongue. Shell. And just as your fingers began to walk up my thighs, “My name is Marcel and I am partially I woke and rolled over to find you out of sight. a shell as you can see by my body,” Mar- cel states in her introduction to the small Live Freely My Love series “Marcel The Shell With Shoes On.” “You know what I do for adven- Live freely my love Directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp and ture?...hang glide from a Dorito,” Marcel Take the first step into the unknown. voiced by comedian Jenny Slate, the series, says as she talks about her everyday ac- Just don’t drift away, created and featured on Youtube in 2011, tivities. As adventurous as this tiny shell For my heart will ache while you’re gone. has averaged 13.9 million views and still can be she also tells the camera about continues to be viewed today. her experiences and family, such as her Take the first step into the world, Throughout this series Marcel shows dog which is a ball of lint tied to a string. Just send me a postcard of your travels. the camera her lifestyle, resources for Marcel claims she nibbled on cheese and My heart aches while you’re away survival and happiness, and her attempt at her cholesterol shot through the roof, and Somewhere new, somewhere beautiful. a normal life. one time she even sniffed an old shoe and Jenny Slate, the voice of Marcel, uses was knocked out. Although life seems Send me a postcard from Venice a weary and passive tone of voice for this to be too large for this tiny shell, Marcel A place I have yet visit with you. character, which adds to the cute factors as keeps a very positive attitude towards Where you say it’s beautiful and new, well as the humor of these videos. her accomplishments and biggest goals. But as exciting I still miss you. “I like the shells voice and how she “It’s a little shell with only one eye compares everyday, normal-sized human and a pair of shoes, which makes the Places I have yet traveled to along your side resources and creates her own version video so cute,” Marcel fan Shelby Clark Seem so far and out of touch, but designed to her shell perspective,” Libby says. Until then I miss you, so Marko, a sophomore at Jefferson College From appearance to attitude this Live freely, my love. and Marcel fan says. tiny shell seems to be happy with the Although the voice of this shell seems life she is living and continues to show First Kiss to be shy and quite depressing, Marcel that nothing is impossible for a tiny shell She hated his blue winter lips, something like quivering fools. expresses her adventures and passion for alive and thriving in a human household. Such close distance, yet so loose of arms. living, what seems to be, a normal life. Keep living, adventuring and making He was infallible to her whispers, for she sounded luminous. your enormous fanbase laugh, Marcel. Yet against his reasoning, he gathers his hands running. Knowing it was too late.

From Politics to Pop Culture: Best Recent Memes by Sarah Chapman “You must make the meme you wish 4. Cash Me Outside, You Bow Dah issues like robots or Sriracha. Since Bernie This Image of a dark, hooded Kermit to see in the world” - Ghandi had the majority of the young vote, most of convincing normal, good Kermit to do the memes were in favor of him. something bad was one of the most popular Memes. They bring us together. They 1. Harambe memes of 2016. It is a meme metaphor tear us apart. Over the last decade they that people use to make jokes about how have become a centerpiece of culture for the voice inside their head will convince anyone who frequents social media sites you do do things that don't always make like twitter and tumblr. There have been sense. some truly iconic memes in the last few 4. Hillary Vs Bernie years and this list is counting down the top 5 memes from the past year. However annoying she may be, 5. Petty Joe Biden Danielle Bregoli (13) was turned into one of the biggest memes so far in 2017. The disrespectful teen appeared on an episode of Dr. Phill where she spoke of her “law- less” life and bragged about disrespecting her mother. The teen’s catch phrase is now being used all over the internet and Bregoli now has over 1 Million followers Harambe (RIP) is a gorilla that was on Instagram. shot and killed after dragging a human As Donald Trump was about to take 3.Evil Kermit child into his enclosure in the Cincinnati office in January of 2017, many young zoo. The meme originated as mock outrage people used internet humor to cope. The towards the killing of Harambe. He be- meme consists of fictional conversations came the internet’s patron saint of memes between President Obama and Vice Presi- and is one of the most iconic memes of the During the democratic primary elec- dent Biden in which they discuss petty last few years tions it was common to see Hillary and things they can do to welcome President Bernie’s fictional positions on unimportant Trump to the White House.

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page 7 May 5, 2017 Instagrams and Finstagrams Movie Theaters with Playgrounds and other things deemed taboo by society. By Sarah Chapman By Adam Riordan For this reason, the people you let follow Finstagram (noun)- fake Instagram, your finsta must be among your most secondary account to one’s main Insta- trusted friends. Student Ali Hanger said Yes, you’ve gram. Often features less than wholesome that her finsta is “a place for [her] share read that title cor- content and a small number of followers my life with my friends that go to differ- rectly. There are that are close to the account owner. Usu- ent colleges.” now a few select ally private. Older generations are wary when they movie theaters that hear about finstas; they warn that you can’t are now providing The social media generation is kind trust people on the internet, that you are playgrounds for of screwed. Potential employers have the only hurting yourself. The truth of the mat- children in actual ability to look back at a person’s Facebook ter is that they are not a part of the social theaters. from 2009 and with just a few clicks can media generation so they don’t get it. They Mexico-based find a tagged photo of a pre-teen you try- still warn their kids to avoid strangers on movie theater, ing to look cool by posing with “dat gud the internet; they don’t realize that some of Cinepolis, has build kush.” In the early days of social media the most important relationships in a young brand new in-theater jungle gyms that is Adrian Mijares Elizondo stated that young people would post unfiltered content person’s life are made on the internet. now available at two Southern California early reactions about the playgrounds that to their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Millennials have created a new set of locations (Pico Rivera and Vista) which occurred on social media gave people No one was aware of what it would mean social rules, style of communicating and began on March 16th opening to screen the wrong idea on how the playgrounds for them in the future. countless inside jokes that only social me- with the release of Disney’s live action are open to the kids. Reactions led to the Now, after years of learning and dia users will get. This new sect of people remake of ‘Beauty and the Beast’. impression that the playgrounds will be watching older siblings/friends face will soon become the bosses-the potential According to Cinepolis USA Chief available while the movie is playing but the consequences of their social media employers. They will look at your cringy Executive Adrian Mijaries Elizonodo, that’s not exactly the case. flounderings, we have learned. We have retweets from 2017 and instead of remov- these playgrounds are created to help both According to the company, there’s evolved. We have created the finsta. Origi- ing you from consideration, they will laugh the parents and kids have a much better basically two different sections in which nally known as the spam account, finstas at the meme they forgot. While finstas time at the movies. children are allowed to play on the play- are used to post Quality Content™ that will always serve a purpose in sharing “It’s really intended to make kids feel grounds in the theaters. Children are al- could hurt the poster down the road for with your closest friends, they will soon welcome and comfortable, The whole idea lowed to play for 20 minutes before the various reasons including but not limited no longer be necessary for academic and is to make it easier for parents to take their movie begins and the lights are fully on. to: featuring pictures of underage drinking, professional reasons. kids to the movies and let the kids have When it’s time for the movie to start, a drug use, sexual references, foul language more fun.” cartoon character appears on screen to tell Many movie theaters nowadays are parents and children to take their seats for always coming up with the biggest ideas the movie, and the lights turn off. Then, Movies Hitting the Big Screen in May possible to get more and more families there’s a 15-minute intermission during the By Adam Riordan into the theaters. This certainly seems like movie which children can play again once installment in the Aliens franchise, Alien: it could attract children who love play- more. An attendant monitors so children do Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 Covenant will find the crew of the colony grounds but there’s no doubt that plenty not enter the play area while the movie is (May 5th) ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet of moviegoers will completely bark of the showing, a company statement said. The team of the beloved, galactic on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what idea of letting kids play freely in a local So, one 20 minute shift before the misfits are now back! Guardians of the they think is an uncharted paradise. When movie theater. However, analysts have movie starts and a 15-minute shift during Galaxy Volume 2 sees the team struggling they uncover a threat beyond their imagina- stated that this is the best way to a child intermission. That’s pretty much it when to keep its newfound family together as it tion, they must attempt a harrowing escape. occupied in a movie theater. comes to playtime on the playgrounds at tires to unravel the mystery of Peter Quill's Director Ridley Scott returns once again “Some may argue that it’s disrespect- the theatres. true parentage in the outer reaches of the to the Alien franchise he founded in 1979 ful to the movie, but in this scenario it However, this will only be playing galaxy. With writer & director James Gunn with Alien: Covenant that will most likely may be the best way for the kids to expe- during screens of G or PG rated movies. returning to the helm as well as a bunch of shock, disturb, and just plain disgust the au- rience the film,” said box-office analyst So, you won’t be seeing children play- the old and new cast members including dience in ways they wouldn't even imagine. Paul Dergarabedian of ComScore. “You ing on playgrounds while ‘The Fate of Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man might actually get more parents to come the Furious’ is playing for example. The Kurt Russell, and more, Marvel is hoping Tell No Tales (May 26th) and bring their kids. Even in the greatest company also states that children must be to get off the summer movie season with Johnny Deep returns once again as movies, kids get restless and bored.” accompanied by an adult at all costs, and a solid bang with Guardians of the Galaxy Captain Jack Sparrow, who is in search The playgrounds are equipped with adults must be with a child 12 and under. Volume 2. We are Groot! once more of adventure and reward on the a 55-foot-long and 25-foot-high play But, yeah. You’ve all read this cor- King Arthur: Legend of the Sword high seas. With this film having already structure with two slides along with two rectly. At the Cinepolis theaters in Pico (May 12th) been screened at CinemaCon back in platforms with “wobble hoppers” (basi- Rivera, California and Vista, California, King Arthur has now come once again March for mainstream critics, it's safe to cally pogo sticks) and “stand n’ spins” in-theater playgrounds is now allowed for to take his throne and sword. King Arthur: say that Disney most likely has huge fate (merry-go-rounds). This all takes place children from ages 3 to 12 to play on for 20 Legend of the Sword is an origin story with this fifth entry in the Pirates of Carib- in a separate area surrounded by a color- minutes before the movie and 15 minutes of the legendary king seeing him being bean series. We'll find out soon enough if ful fence with green lawn turf and and during intermissions with theater screen- robbed of his birthright and having to come the franchise itself will live to tell another plastic animal sculptures for crawling and ings of G and PG rated movie releases. up with a hard way in the back alleys of tale. climbing on. the city. But once he pulls the sword from Baywatch (May 26th) the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his Nothing screams summer like spend- true legacy - whether he likes it or not. ing some quality time at the beach! Based For hardcore fans out there as well as ca- on the television series, Baywatch has two Like what you see? sual audiences, Legend of the Sword will mismatched lifeguards, gung-ho Mitch Sign up for Journalism in Spring 2017 give them all another opportunity to get Buchannon and washed-up athlete Matt Write articles ranging from fun to informative to opinion- absorbed into the fable and fantasy world Brody, who must put aside their personal of King Arthur. ated. Contribute to Humans of Jefferson College on Facebook. differences and work with their team to Alien: Covenant (May 19th) stop a criminal mastermind's drug traf- The three-credit-hour class (ENG 110) meets at 11:00 on With being a sequel to 2012's Pro- ficking operation. Expect hot bodies, big Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. metheus, the second installment of the laughs, and tons of excitement with this Alien prequel series, and the eight overall one! Humans of Jefferson College

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At the beginning of this Humans of Jefferson College experience I wasn’t too Taylor Tison entirely thrilled. I’m not someone who Troy Newell can just walk up to a random person and Best childhood memory? I got this bike for my 21st birthday. I had to ask, “Hi, can I interview you and take your "My best childhood memory is not a specific time or event. Really pay for half of it because it was so expensive. My picture?” That was quite notable when looking back at my entire childhood is meaningful because it reminds dad was a professional motocrosser. I'm actually Nathan Imlay, fellow journalism student, me of all of the fun times I had with my grandma. My dad was always named after a motocross brand. I decided I liked and I went out for our first “hunt,” you working so I spent most of my time at my grandparents' house. Me and biking when I was three years old. I rode down a could say. We got shut down twice, and my grandma were the best of friends, but she passed away in November hill really fast and forgot to brake and I flew into I just stood there smiling with my hands of last year. All that I have left are the memories that we made together. a barbed wire fence. Ever since then I've loved holding each other with a puddle of sweat That is why I don't have a specific memory. It is all of my memories biking. Biking lets me have have my alone time between them. with her combined." in nature. I think everyone should bike because Eventually we decided to interview it lets you exercise and connect with nature. each other because although we have sat next to each other almost a whole semester, we still didn’t know that much about one another. After about fifteen or twenty min- utes I knew so much more about him than I thought I ever would. It was little things like college and sports, but even those little things painted a big picture of who he was. From there I decided to interview friends and possible professors that I have had the past two years I’ve been here at Jef- ferson College. By doing this I’m learning so much more about the friends I have and it is a fun experience. I encourage others to do this, not necessarily “interviewing” them, but just asking them questions you never thought about asking them before.

Andrew Colin Want to get involved? Do you regret anything? Ali Hanger "I never knew it was going to be the last time I saw my "In high school I always felt like people only had Take Journalism I in friend Austin's dad. I regret not appreciating him more than friends to take pictures with and post on Instagram. I was what I did. He was a good man and it was an emotional time lucky enough to find a group of friends that I know will last the fall (ENG 110) to to know he was no longer with us." forever. Since I had real friends, I learned that I don't need to pretend to be something different than I am to be loved." help produce Humans of Jefferson College. If you’d like to be profiled, e-mail us at [email protected]