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FEATURES STUDENT LIFE SPORTS SPORTS The weird dreams of Students can’t put The Bucks Not among friends in Bucks students down their cell phones season ends Philadelphia We all have dreams, some weirder These days, texting in class is as The team had their last game Matthew Stumacher is a Yankees than others. Bucks students share common as doodling. But is it recently. How was the season for fan and has had to endure life in a theirs. ▷5 really OK? ▷7 our baseball players? ▷11 Phillies world. ▷11

Bucks County Community College The week of November 10, 2009 Volume: 45 Issue: 7

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The Phillies Bug infestation at Bucks 2009: Review BY IAN MCLEAN Managing Editor

On a cold November night in the Bronx, the watched from unfamiliar territory as the cele- brated their record 27th Victory. The Phillies, who were defending World Series champions, must now look toward next year. Before they shift their attention to the spring, let us take a look at the past year, which was filled with ups

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NEWS

Author urges activism

BY JOSHUA ROSENAU News Editor

Activist and author David Swanson spoke to an audi- ence of students, faculty, and Photo by Dr. Kumarage local activists in Fireside Lounge last Wednesday, urg- ing them to become more BY ADAM STAPENELL causes frustration and disgust with the infestation. "I've had this haven't stayed there. Kumarage politically involved and to Centurion Staff among some faculty and students. problem every year around this said, "They mostly stick to the pick up as copy of his new Once the weather starts to cool time for the last four years I've window, but they also nest in big book, "Daybreak: Undoing Professors are overrun with down, box elder beetles come been here… They came out in clumps inside the hem of the cur- the Imperial Presidency and swarming box elder beetles and pouring into Penn Hall faculty what seemed to be in the hun- tains and gather behind pictures. Forming a More Perfect stink bugs that have infested the offices by the dozens on unusual- dreds when the custodian sprayed Sometimes they fly around." Union." Penn Hall offices, and caused a ly warm days. the radiator with a cleaning prod- The problem has not been iso- Swanson is a prolific blog- distraction in the classrooms dur- Language and literature uct. It looked like a scene from an lated to the first floor either. ger and political writer who ing the autumn months. Professor Erangee Kumarage has Alfred Hitchcock movie." Professor Sherry Eichert has a is probably best known for Penn Hall has a perennial bug a first-floor Penn Hall office on These bugs might be getting in problem in the fall season that and she described her problems through the ventilation, but they ▷ Continued on page 2 ▷ Continued on page 2

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FEATURES ENTERTAINMENT OP/ED Loving the cold Get freaked out by The right and the environment Paranormal Activity wrong guy

Among other The realistic hor- There are many things, the Bucks Ski ror movie will guys out there, Club has snow- freak you out - but who is right for boarding planned - but is it worth you? Hope Kumor on campus! watching? has the answer.

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bucks-news.com [email protected] | Our pictures: flickr.com/buckscenturion Weather on back page 2 NEWS The week of November 10, 2009 Former Kucinich press secretary speaks at Bucks Author Swanson says political leaders must be held accountable to the people CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

his work as press secretary for the 2004 presidential campaign of Sen. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. He has also worked as media coordi- nator for the International Labor Communications Association and communications coordinator for ACORN, the Association of Com- munity Organizations for Reform Now. At Bucks, Swanson spoke about the importance of holding po- litical leaders to the rule of law, citing the recent convic- “You need tion of 22 CIA to stop agents and one “ U.S. soldier in thinking Italy for the the Presi- k i d n a p p i n g and abduction dent is of Hassan your M u s t a f a Osama Nasr. friend” According to a BBC report, Nasr fell victim to the secret U.S. program known as extraordinary rendition, a process by which U.S. spies kidnap and forcibly extradite foreign terror Photo by Joshua Rosenau suspects to countries willing to torture detainees in order to col- lect information. is symptomatic of a larger prob- from the public by the trappings Swanson pointed out that a sim- lem outlined in his new book, of the White House and by the ilar victim of extraordinary rendi- "Daybreak." According to Swan- constant guard of the secret serv- tion, Maher Arar, recently had his son, the use of secret memos, se- ice, Swanson directs citizens to lawsuit against the U.S. govern- cret treaties, secret programs like aim their demands at their local Bugs force classes to ment for his being kidnapped and rendition, and the use of presiden- congressman or congresswoman, tortured in Syria dismissed be- tial orders and signing statements, as they are much more accessible relocate at Penn Hall cause, according to a report in the are signs that the presidency is be- for seeking change than the presi- New York Times, "Congress has coming more and more independ- dency. not authorized such suits." ent, and as a result the U.S. "People in power need to be re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 especially vulnerable to the box "Kidnapping is still illegal in government is beginning to be- minded that they work for you. elder beetle invasion. Italy," said Swanson,"and I ap- have more like a monarchy and They need to be punished when second-floor office and has en- Physical Plant staff have tried to plaud the Italian court's decision." less like a democracy. they don't do what they promise, countered the same problems. "… fight the autumn onslaught, but Swanson went on to argue that "You need to stop thinking the and rewarded when they do," said I had a couple of bad days, a few maintenance has their work cut the use of extraordinary rendition president is your friend," said Swanson. "Simply electing them weeks ago, when swarming lady out for them. "Last year they vac- Swanson, "He is not your friend." without telling them how to rep- bugs, stinkbugs, and box elder uumed my office at least five beetles invaded my office." When times… The union also took this PRINT CORRECTION In light of this, Swanson called resent you is irresponsible." on everyone in the room to be- Swanson appeared at Bucks as asked how often this occurs, issue up last year, so many people come more engaged citizens. part of the Wordsmith Reading Eichert said that it happens several must have complained,” said Ku- In our November 3, Vol- For Swanson, that means citi- Series, a program "dedicated to times a semester. marage. ume 45, Issue 6 edition, zens must do more than just bringing to Bucks nationally The insects don’t have a strict The nuisance doesn't stop at the The Centurion mistakenly vote."Voting is an initial baby step known authors whose work cele- preference for instructors’ offices; doors of Penn Hall. Eichert said, printed Andrew Laufer as toward becoming an active citi- brates the written word and en- they have been known to invade "One of the concerns is that they the writer of the Couples zen," he said. "I encourage every- larges our sense of what is classrooms as well. "Several in- will take the bugs home in their Retreat story. one to vote. I don't encourage possible with it," according to a structors have had to temporarily book bags or on their clothing." Jesse Trout was in fact everyone to imagine that their 2009 press release. change classrooms in order to es- Though not easy, the problem the writer. vote has any real effect." Swanson will be continuing his cape the nuisance in class," said will hopefully be solved soon so Because the office of the presi- nationwide tour promoting "Day- Eichert. One student reported that that professors and classrooms dency is practically sealed off break" through February. the trailers behind Penn Hall are aren't overrun with insects.

Editor-in-Chief Eric Nocito Additional Staff Letter Policy Managing Editor Ian McLean Hope Kumor Letters should be limited to 300 words. They will be edited for Advising Tony Rogers Andrew Laufer spelling and malicious or libelous statements, and may be edited for space. Letters must be the original work of the writer and must Jennifer Bell be signed. For identification purposes, letters must include the Adam Stapenell writer’s full name, address, and telephone number, although the Senior Staff Sarah Battista address and telephone numbers will not be published. News Joshua Rosenau Kyle Reaves Entertainment Matthew Flowers Carl Waxmonsky Send letters to: Features Annmarie Ely Shiju Jacob The Centurion PDF VERSION Student Life Amanda Smiley Matthew Stumacher 275 Swamp Rd Sports Check your Bucks email for a Jesse Trout Josh Roseboro Newtown, PA 18940 Arts Amylynn Bellingrath Stephen Carroll [email protected] digital version of the paper! Op/Ed Liam McKenna Rick Mauro 215.968.8379 The week of November 10, 2009 3 Academic team is looking for students who want to compete Students can win cash prizes in the All USA Community College Academic Team contest

BY SARAH BATTISTA through Decemver 2009. They Centurion Staff must have a minimum of 36 cred- its completed by Dec. 31, 2009 Bucks is looking for students to with the intent of having 48 cred- compete for a place on the All its by Aug. 31, 2009. USA Community College Aca- Part-time and full-time students demic Team for 2009. may apply, but a minimum cumu- The team is sponsored by USA lative GPA of a 3.50 in all college Today, the Coca-Cola Scholar- coursework completed in the last ships Foundation, the American five years is required. Association of Community Col- French said, “It's always nice to leges (AACC), and Phi Theta have the chance to get more fi- Kappa International Honor Soci- nancial help for school especially ety. with the economy these days.” There will be six nominees, two Students who are interested from each Bucks campus. must complete an application and If chosen, the team members submit a written essay along with will be eligible to compete for a bulleted list of community ac- cash awards and regional and na- tivities and leadership positions tional recognition. they have had. Students selected for the team The essay should describe a stu- will be recognized at the Com- dent’s most significant achieve- mission for Community Colleges ment since attending community spring banquet in Harrisburg, college. where they will also be invited to Relevant projects may be in tour the State capitol. community service, research, the From there, selected students arts, or public affairs. will be eligible for one of two The judges will be looking for final positions on the All-State Ac- creativity, innovation, original and ademic Team. lasting achievements. Liz French, 23, a nursing major If students are selected they from Warminster said, “That must complete other written sounds pretty interesting and cool. works as well. I think everyone should have the opportunity to see their state cap- ital.” INFORMATION Interested students must demon- strate academic excellence and The deadline for the contest was leadership experience. November 9, 2009. To be eligible, students must be Courtesy stock.xchng enrolled at a community college

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BY ANDREW LAUFER place on Thursday, Nov. 19, from titions, team demo, prizes, and a.m. and will have a return time of included in the price. This trip Centurion Staff noon to 2 p.m. other giveaways will be offered as about 10 p.m. package also includes use of the This event will include some- well. An even bigger trip that the ski indoor pool and sauna, ice skating, If students are interested in ski- thing that has never been done be- Another event is a day trip to club has in store is the Smugglers’ bonfires, fireworks, and village ing, they should check out the Ski fore at Bucks. It will feature an ice Hunter Mountain. This trip will Notch, Vermont vacation getaway. activities. Club and their upcoming three ramp set up on the steps outside take place on Thursday, Dec. 3. It This trip will allow students to ski main events. the gym right next to the Hub. will cost $70 for ski club mem- and ride the Green Mountains of “[The club] doesn’t really meet This event will showcase pro- bers, while student/non-members Vermont. Smugglers’ has three INFORMATION a lot, we just create activities and fessional snow boarders and will will be charged $75. For non-stu- mountains and is great for any For more information, contact go,” according to Dr. Earle Myers, also allow students to display their dents, it will cost $80. level of skier or boarder. Joe Walsh (Penn Hall 315) who is one of the ski club advis- skills. “Students will not be able This trip includes round trip The trip is priced at $379, which 215-968-8289 ers. to do any type of tricks,” says motor transportation, all- includes five nights of condo- or Dr. Earle Myers One of the upcoming events is Myers. area lift ticket and dinner. Depar- minium lodging and a five-day lift 215-622-0336 the The Rail Jam, which will take Raffles, product tosses, compe- ture from the college will be at 5 ticket. All taxes and gratuities are Students remember some of their weirdest dreams

BY ANNMARIE ELY horror movie “Paranormal.” Features Editor “It was kind of like the movie, I woke up, but I didn’t really wake When Danielle Fabru was 6 she up, I woke up in the dream. I was had a nightmare that Michael the one being attacked by demons. Jackson was outside her window. Then, I woke up for real,” said “I’ll never forget it. Michael Moran, 19, from Churchville. Jackson was in my window. The Dan Hibbs is a Phillies fan even white face and the black hair while he is sleeping. smashed against the window,” “ I had a dream the other night said Fabru, 19, an accounting that I was eating breakfast with major from Levittown. the Phillies,” said Hibbs, 19, a Why we dream is still a mys- business major from Levittown. tery, but there are a lot of theories. Some were less than comfort- “No one knows why we sleep able sharing what they dream much less why we dream,” said about in any sort of detail. Deborah Sedik, a psychology pro- “I honestly can’t think of a sin- fessor at Bucks. gle appropriate dream that I’ve “Some of the theories are the had,” said Jamie Suveg , 18, a lib- problem focus theory (dreamers eral arts major from Bensalem. work out problems while sleep- Others do the same things they ing) and activiation-synthesis (the typically do in real life. brain makes sense of random fir- “I played ‘Oblivion’ (an XBOX Courtesy stock.xchng ings),” said Sedik 360 game) a lot so I was playing “Perhaps the most famous of all ‘Oblivion’ in the dream. I had that is Freudian psychoanalytical the- tifies on a personal level with each ing different things, but there’s re- ther drove his car into the dream a lot,” said Michael Espos- ory,” said Sedik of the theories or several theories ally no empirical evidence to back Delaware River because he was- ito, 19, a liberal arts major from Psychoanalytic theory claims at once,” said Sedik those suggestions.” n’t paying attention,” said Bensalem. that dreams are a way of releasing Sedik doesn’t really have a fa- There’s a lot of variety around Nicholas Caron-Clement, 18, a “I guess it was something about our unconscious desires. vorite theory on dreams. campus when it comes to dreams. computer science major from grades. There was a biology exam. Sedik warns that there is not “It is one of those areas of psy- Student dreams ranged from Pipersville. Caron had his parents Usually I don’t remember my much empirical evidence support- chology where there are still a lot frightening to mundane. call his grandfather when he woke dreams, but sometimes a dream ing psychoanalytic theory. of questions,” said Sedik Scary dreams really seemed to up. His grandfather was fine. will wake me up if it is scary,” “Dream studies become inter- “The most fun is the dream stick with students. Weston Moran fell asleep and said Pankti Mehta, 23, a physical esting because every person iden- analysis, different symbols mean- “I had a dream that my grandfa- became a character in the popular therapy major from Bensalem. 6 The week of November 10, 2009 The week of November 10, 2009 STUDENT LIFE 7 Texting all over campus When in class, most students don’t think twice about quietly messaging friends

BY ANNMARIE ELY Ramirez. Features Editor Other students felt that texting was like saying “I don’t want to be Silent conversations are going here.” on in classrooms all over campus. “It’s kind of rude. If I’m around How often do students text in someone I don’t want them tex- class? What are their reasons for ting 24/7. You should pay atten- texting? How have professors re- tion to sponded? Is texting affecting someone who class? The campus responds. is in your “I see texting in the classroom. presence, act Several students during any given like you want class will be on electronic devices. “There is a to be there. It I assume that they’re texting, but seems like I’m not sure,” said Alan Rubin, a “cost when you don’t if composition professor at Bucks. you are tex- Some students almost feel their people ting,” said devices pulling at them to answer. Dan Lacey, “I do actually (feel obligated to multitask - 20, a finance respond) sometimes in class. It major from will be a quick little answer. I’ll a kind of a Wrightstown. just want to write ‘yes’ or some- Nontradi- thing short,” said Josh Griffin, 20, mental tional aged a nursing major from Warminster. s t u d e n t s Griffin is not alone in his desire brownout” seemed to be to text. Nationally over 75 billion b o t h e r e d text messages are sent each more than younger students. month, according to an article in Gail Achuff, a nontraditional the Washington Post. student from Bensalem, was sur- Photo by Annmarie Ely So what effect do the texts have prised by how distracted students on learning? can be. For Achuff, texting wasn’t “You’re not truly time-sharing. ton Post. Allina Ramirez, 20, of Warmin- classes at Bucks. the worst of the problems. You’re flitting back and forth, and Filreis claims that students are ster. “We’re all responsible for the “The classes with the computer the flitting itself is taking process- learning to think about audience, Professors have taken different community of the class when labs, that’s the worst. People are ing capacity,” professor Meyers of and keep their writing more con- approaches to deal with texting. In you’re checked out of that com- checking their email, on Face- the University of Michigan told cise. certain classrooms students know munity it can’t work. It’s ulti- book…” said Achuff. the Washington Post. One of the top reasons students to type “t.t.y.l.”( talk to you later) mately about citizenship,” said “A classroom may appear to be “There is a cost when people here at Bucks say they text is or turn their phones off before Fleck. quiet and orderly, but it may be multitask—a kind of mental boredom. they even enter. “If I was having a conference abuzz with chatter,” Juan Hendrix, brownout. If a teenager is reading “If I get bored in class I’ll just “Some professors don’t care, with a student I wouldn’t be tex- an earth science teacher, told the Shakespeare when a text message start texting. I’ll say ‘I’m in class this professor yesterday was really ting. It is your job to be present.” Washington Post. interrupts, Hamlet’s ghost is going text me,” said Rey Sias, 20, an ed- screaming at me because I was While talking in class is obvi- A lot of people felt that for bet- to fade in and out in a ghostly ucation major, from Warminster. texting her (gesturing to the ously rude, the campus seems to ter or worse, texting in the class- fog,” Meyers told the Washington The more interactive the class- woman next to him),” said an ac- be split on the topic of texting. room is not something that is Post. room, the harder it seems to be to counting major from Yardley. Some students see text messages going to stop any time soon. Other professors like Al Filreis text. “I have the uncanny ability to as the individual’s problem. “It probably bothers me more of the University of Pennsylvania “I’ve never seen anybody tex- tell so I’ll say put it away. I’ll “It doesn’t bother me. I just than other students because have seen writing improve. ting in here (Italian class). He just never ignore it,” said Professor think why do they even bother they’re used to it. I don’t know, “In writing, quantity leads to assumes that we won’t. He’s con- Alex Fleck, who teaches women’s going to school? It is not my does it bother you?” asks profes- quality,” Flireis told the Washing- stantly asking us questions,” said studies and communication money that they’re wasting,” said sor Rubin. Student Clubs Center provides a meeting place for students BY RICK MAURO Matt Cipriano, director of Stu- through the Student Life Office want to learn more about specific great part of the college experi- Centurion Staff dent Life Programs, says the Stu- includes providing clubs and or- groups, the Student Life Office ence and should be taken advan- dent Life Office has one goal to ganizations rooms they can use will be able to provide informa- tage of. With facilities such as the College is a time when students reach. for their activities on a daily basis. tion on getting them connected,” Student Club Center available, it have the freedom to pursue pas- “The great thing about the Stu- “We're very excited about the says Cipriano. is a fantastic opportunity to make sions and interests with like- dent Life Office is that we are all Fireside lounge upgrades as well An adviser for each club should new friends, enhance your re- minded people on the same page in improving the as our whole second floor being have a contact number provided. sume, or even just have fun. To take advantage of this colle- student's experience here. We are completely redone. We want stu- If that is not the case, contact giate experience, Bucks has em- trying to build a sense of school dents to be comfortable when Carol Brandt at ployed a strong effort to build a pride that all three campuses can learning and also while participat- [email protected] and she can community of clubs and organiza- be involved in,” he said. ing in extracurricular activities,” put you in touch with the prospec- INFORMATION tions that allows students a chance Bucks has established a Student says Cipriano. tive club. to grow, both personally and pro- Clubs Center specifically to pro- If interested, joining a club is If you cannot find a club that fits Questions regarding students clubs and organizations can fessionally. vide clubs a space to conduct busi- easy. A listing of each organiza- what you're aiming for, there is al- be directed to Matt Cipriano Bucks’ Newtown campus offers ness, have meetings, or pursue tion is provided at ways an option to start a new one. or Carol Brandt: students in official clubs and or- other activities relating to the or- http://www.bucks.edu/life/clubs_ There is a basic process of filling ganizations a place to schedule ganization. orgs.php. After finding which out paperwork, recruiting a fac- [email protected] and conduct activities through the There are computers, storage club(s) you'd like to join, just fill ulty or staff member to act as an [email protected] Student Life Office. spaces, and meeting rooms for out a club interest form and sub- official adviser, and creating a The Student Life Office located students to use as they need. The mit it to the Student Life Office. club constitution. Then a majority Student Life Office: in Room 112 of the Rollins Center Student Clubs Center is located “Meetings are scheduled usu- of the members of the Student 215-968-8257 provides information regarding directly next to the Student Life ally on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Government Association must clubs or organizations that Bucks Office on the Newtown campus. the Student Club Center between vote to approve the club. students might join. Increasing student morale the different groups. If students Clubs and organizations are a 8 ENTERTAINMENT The week of November 10, 2009 Another season of “Tough Love” It’s another season of women trying to solve their problems with dating and themselves

BY HOPE KUMOR will fall in love. gized and they started talking like marry later this year. Taylor to fix him. Abiola and Justin tried Centurion Staff There has been one season so before. moved back the “long distance thing,” but it far, and it ends with a few happy The women each got a name to Scottsdale didn’t work out. She’s dating, and What comes to mind when you results. This isn’t a show in which based on how they present them- to reconnect says she’s not Miss Picky any- hear the term “Tough Love?” Par- people are eliminated; it is one selves in the first meeting of the with her fam- more. enting? No it’s actually a boot that has the women complete dif- show. ily and is still Jessa had a breakthrough and camp where women get a realistic ferent challenges. The women in season one con- talking to found true love…with one of her portrayal in how they’ve looked in Jody Green had the biggest role sist of: Abiola Abrams, aka Miss “A Jody every best guy friends. Jody and Shane front of men. on the show in her quest for love. Picky, Jody Green, aka Miss day. Arian dated for a couple of months after It also teaches females the prob- “ She is a 39-year-old who had a Lone Ranger, Stasha Kravljanac, show moved to Boot Camp, but broke it off when lems in their ways of approaching problem with letting guys com- aka Miss Ball Buster, Natasha L.A. to find a it didn’t get more serious. She has relationships. Is it designed to pletely in. She ended up with a Malinsky, aka Mis-Guided, Arian about guy, the bar- no hard feelings and is happily completely change the way in guy, Shane, who seemed perfect Mayer, aka Mis-Guided, Taylor tender she dating again. which they go about pursuing a for her. Royce, aka Miss Gold digger, the met during Greg, Jacklyn’s ex- boyfriend, male? But Green went back to her old Jessa Faye Settles, aka Miss fatal Tough Love waited for Jacklyn at the airport The women seek relationship ways when Shane asked why she attraction, and Jacklyn Watkin, quest Boot Camp. with a ring. They broke up when advice. Steve Ward, the host and wasn’t married. She completely aka Miss Bridezilla. Natasha met a he went back to his old ways. As a matchmaker, and his mom, JoAnn freaked out as he drove her home One woman will be in the hot for guy right after result, Jacklyn lost Brock, the Ward, promote their understand- from their date. seat because they are either the Boot Camp guys she met on the show. ing of relationships. On the episode after that, Steve worst or the best. love” ended, and If this show sounds appealing, Steve matches up the women thought Green and Shane had In the finale, Stasha took Lux, they are dat- then you can watch the second with men he thinks best suit them. something there, and brought him the man she met, to Serbia to ing exclu- season, which comes out on Sun- He guarantees that the women back on the show where he apolo- meet her family. They plan to sively. She says she doesn’t need day, Nov. 15, on VH-1.

TV MOVIES MUSIC

Tuesday 11/10 90210 - CW - 8.00 Melrose Place - CW - 9.00 Wednesday 11/11 Mercy - NBC - 8.00 So You Think You Can Dance - FOX - 8.00 America’s Next Top Model - CW - 8.00 2012 (PG-13) Ghost Hunters - SyFy - 9.00 An academic researcher leads a group of people in a CSI:NY - CBS - 10.00 fight to counteract the apocalyptic events that were predicted by the ancient Mayan calendar. Thursday 11/12 Survivor Samoa - CBS - 8.00 Directed by: Roland Emmerich Greys Anatomy - ABC - 9.00 Starring: John Cusack, Thandie Newton, The Office - NBC - 9.00 Chiwetel Ejiofor Fringe - FOX - 9.00 Release Date: 13 November Project Runway - Lifetime - 10.00 Friday 11/13 Smallville - CW - 8.00 Dollhouse - FOX - 9.00 Psych - USA - 10.00 Bon Jovi The Soup - E! - 10.00 New “The Circle” 10 November Sunday 11/14 Pirate Radio (R) The Simpsons - FOX - 8.00 A 1960's comedy about an illegal radio station by Family Guy - FOX - 9.00 a band of rogue DJs on a ship in the middle of Cold Case - CBS - 10.00 Britain's North Sea. By defying the tastes and laws of New album “Midwinter Graces” Mad Men - AMC - 10.00 the ruling government, the disc jockeys hooked their listeners on pop music and its attendant ideas of love 10 November Monday 11/15 and free will. Heroes - NBC - 8.00 Directed by: Richard Curtis Flyleaf House - FOX - 8.00 Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill One Tree Hill - CW - 8.00 New album “Memento Mori” Gossip Girl - CW - 9.00 Nighy, Nick Frost 10 November Greek - ABC Family - 9.00 Release Date: 13 November The week of November 10, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT 9 “Paranormal Activity” keeps you at the edge of your seat

BY JENNIFER BELL not what he was expecting. their chairs as Katie and Micah’s what started as a small project, Centurion Staff This supernatural thriller kept situation became more intense. turned into a box office . you at the edge of your seat; from The occasional gasp and scream Paramount Pictures is now con- “Paranormal Activity” is this the horribly loud pounding noises echoed throughout the theater. sidering the idea of a sequel. year’s “Blair Witch Project.” This on the walls in the middle of the This real-life couple made a However it is not set in stone. The realistic horror flick was in such night to the high demand among viewers it flaming Ouija was shown in cinemas all over the board in the country, starting off by only being empty house. shown in select theaters. Its terri- The cou- fying plot has brought many peo- ple’s idea of “A thick ple to the theaters. confronting Based on true events, this their guest silence“ haunted house flick shows what was probably can happen when you allow such not the best; filled the PARANORMAL a ghostly presence to be welcome instead they theater ACTIVITY INFO in your home; the result may not tormented it. be what you were expecting but Not even the as the Director: Oren Peli just like Katie and Micah, you psychic they suspense brought in must be prepared for battle. Starring: Katie Featherston, a young would stay to grew” Katie Featherston, woman who has been haunted by help. Micah Sloat, Mark an unexplained presence for many The special Fredrichs years, decides to move into a quiet effects throughout the movie are suburban area with boyfriend subtle yet you can not help to be Micah Sloat. drawn farther into this house of Estimated budget: Katie wants to leave this entity horrors. $11,000 alone, but boyfriend Micah be- Each night captured on tape comes infatuated with the idea of presents new and more serious Release date: 16 October confronting whatever is following phenomena that will eventually make it very evident to the couple Kate. His new video camera gives Rated R by the MPAA him the idea to record everything that they shouldn’t be there. video in hopes of seeing it on the ending does leave things open for that happens in the middle of the A thick silence fills the theater big screen and they were success- more and it would not be difficult night in hopes of catching some- as the suspense grew. Wide eyed ful. “Paranormal Activity” was in to fill the theaters for another hor- thing on tape; what Micah finds is audience members tightly gripped high demand all over the country; ror-suspense thriller like this.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 late innings of games, he wasn’t threat to go deep every time he signing of the aging yet wily vet- The rest of the story is history. the only troubled arm in the stepped to the plate. Unfortu- eran Pedro Martinez. Martinez, As you all know, the Phillies and downs, furious comebacks, Phillies . The Phillies lost nately for Ibanez, he suffered an who has won three Cy Young would go on to lose in six games and heart-breaking defeats. lefties JC Romero (50-game sus- injury that sidelined him for a awards in his career, is widely to the New York Yankees in the The season started off with high pension for steroids) and Mike stretch of games and he was never considered one of the greatest 2009 fall classic. Midseason ac- expectations. The Phillies were Zagurski, leaving as the same. of this generation if not of quisition was everything fresh off of a magical October run the only experienced lefty. Who The Phillies boasted one of the all time. the Phillies needed him to be, win- that saw them rip through the by the way has been pitching with most potent offenses in all of Just one week after the all-star ning both of his starts of the series. playoffs with an 11-3 record en bone chips floating around in his baseball. It featured former game, the Phils rookie GM Ruben It wasn’t enough however, as route to their second World Series elbow. MVP’s and Ryan Amaro Jr. made what was perhaps the Phillies fell short on the offen- championship. The best way to Romero, who was a key part of Howard, the league’s top second the best trade of the season. He sive side of things, something that describe that 2008 team was with the 2008 title run for the Phils, baseman , and an all- sent four minor league prospects nobody saw coming. Then Yan- one simple word: Juggernaut. eventually returned from his sus- star caliber that featured to the in ex- kees proved to be much more of a For the second year in a row the pension only to suffer an injury the “flyin’ Hawaiian” Shane Vic- change for reigning Cy Young competition than the Tampa Bay Phillies sent to the that would keep him from pitch- winner Cliff Lee as well as utility Rays were last October. mound to open the season and ing in the playoffs. outfielder Ben Francisco. All in all, this was a great year lost. World Series MVP Cole The Phillies Every Philadel- for the Phillies. This team is full Hamels wasn’t given the opportu- also lost p h i a n of winners and anything less than nity to pitch the opener due to an J a c k a World Series crown is consid- injury he sustained in the offsea- ered a failure in their minds. Per- son. haps that is the best mindset a A World Series hangover team that has aspirations of great- seemed to be the trend over the ness can have. last decade, but despite their This should be a fun off- opening season loss that season, as Amaro is sure was never on the to make some moves to Phillies’ minds. They help the Phillies re- were slow out of the turn to glory. You gates, just as they can expect to see always seem to the Phillies back be. Their clos- in the mix of est foe, the things next New York year, and for Mets, actu- many years ally stood to come. in first place in the NL E a s t through much of April. Fortunately for the Phillies, the Mets suf- fered a pretty ridiculous string of injuries to their core of players, though there is no doubt in my mind the Phillies would have won the division any- way. 2009 ACTIVE Early on, they withstood tests dreamed ROSTER from not only the Mets, but the Ta s c h n e r of seeing Braves and those pesky Florida (who frankly Blue Jays ace Marlins as well. Keep in mind didn’t pitch well in Pitchers that this was the seventh year before being in- red pinstripes, but 58 Antonio Bastardo since the Marlins last champi- jured) and right-handed after the show Lee put 56 37 onship, who also won seven years long relief Clay on since coming to the 47 Scott Eyre before that. When the Marlins Condrey who had pitched ex- Phils, it was enough to make 35 took over first place temporarily ceptionally well for the Phillies. everyone forget who Halladay 43 J. A. Happ in May, many people began to be- Not to be overlooked though is even was. 34 Cliff Lee lieve in the theory of seven. the signing of Chan-Ho Park, who Once Lee was acquired, it was 54 That theory did not last long as despite failing as the Phils fifth a sprint to the finish. The Phillies 46 the Phillies took first place from starter turned into a very reliable t o r i n o never looked back on their NL 45 Pedro Martínez them, and refused to relinquish it right handed arm out of the and Jayson East rivals that were nipping at 39 Brett Myers for the rest of the regular season. bullpen. He was a much needed Werth on top their heels. They finished the reg- 61 Chan Ho Park The path to their third straight late inning arm that helped secure of Ibanez. ular season strong with a record of NL East title though was rocky at a lot of games. Without Chan-Ho, The Phillies did not go un-no- 93-69 and a healthy six game lead best. There were high times like the Phils ‘pen would have been ticed this year as they did in years over second-place Atlanta. 23 that of their 10 game win streak. much worse. past, as they were rewarded with For the third straight year, the 51 Carlos Ruíz Then there were the low times like Speaking of impact signings, five all-stars. In 2008, only Brad Phillies found themselves in the when they suffered series sweeps how about Raul Ibanez. This man Lidge was voted to the National playoffs. This year they were able at the hands of the Toronto Blue was completely away from the League Squad. This year, the en- to exorcise the demons of the Col- Infielders Jays and the , spotlight playing over in Seattle, tire Phillies outfield was voted in orado Rockies from 2007, as they 4 the two cellar-dwellers of the AL despite putting up solid numbers as well as and bounced them from the divisional 19 East. year after year. He came in to Chase Utley. Chase Utley earned series in only 4 games. They then 7 Adding to the roller-coaster ride Philadelphia as the replacement the most votes out of any other went on to face the 6 Ryan Howard 11 Jimmy Rollins in 2009 was the completely inef- for fan favorite who player in the , Dodgers for a second straight year 26 Chase Utley fective Brad Lidge. Lidge, who went over to the Phillies World right up there with . in the National League Champi- was perfect in opportunities Series victim Tampa Bay. That did not matter however, as onship Series. in 2008, seemingly forgot how to Ibanez quickly became a fan fa- once again the National League In an even more dominating Outfielders pitch. Lidge struggled through vorite himself, as he got off to a fell in a close game to the superior fashion than last year, the Phillies 10 Ben Francisco one of the worst years ever for a torrid start. To put into perspec- . once again eliminated the 29 Raúl Ibáñez reliever. He ended up with a tive how hot he was, he kept pace Once the all-star break was Dodgers in only 5 games. Ryan 12 record of 0-8 and an earned-run- with the man they call “the ma- over, the Phillies turned their at- Howard was awarded MVP hon- 8 average of 7.21 to go with his 11 chine” Albert Pujols. He was hit- tention back to their race to the ors after going on a tear through- 28 blown saves. ting over .330 for the first few playoffs. The day after the all-star out the first two rounds of the Despite Lidge’s failures in the months of the year and was a game, the Phillies announced the postseason. The week of November 10, 2009 SPORTS 11 Coach reflects on baseball team

BY LIAM MCKENNA ference between winning by a run my three years of coaching base- not in the outfield. he’s a very, very smart pitcher,” he Op/Ed Editor and losing by a run,” Bohling said. ball here,” Bohling said. “The in- “It would be a shame to take added, comparing him to Hall-of- He also mentioned that had those fielders were probably the him out of the outfield, but I see Famer . The Bucks Men’s Baseball sea- games been won, they probably highlight of our season.” more potential in him as a starter,” It was pitching performances son concluded three weeks ago in could have had a 9-3 record. “As for Elias, he was kind of the Bohling said. “He can go five in- like Capria’s that would keep the a playoff loss, and despite an over- Out of 16 players from the pre- joker of the team. However, he nings for us easily. He has a lot of team in the game. However, issues all record of 5-7, the team and vious season, only one player re- knew when to turn it on,” Bohling potential; the potential just needs arose in the later innings of the coach still see their season as a turned. However, that had little said. “He kind of had that aggres- to be focused.” game. success. impact on the team and their sea- sive approach. He could play Because the outfield was one of “At least for the first five in- “We had a lot of one-run son. , first base, or pitcher.” the team’s weaker spots, Bohling nings, we were usually tied or losses,” Coach Mark Bohling “I was impressed with the Bohling spoke highly of Elias’ is reluctant to remove Drago’s tal- ahead; then we would lose in the said, “our record wouldn’t indi- chemistry of the freshmen; they assertiveness. “He would charge ent and place it in the starting line- sixth or seventh inning,” Bohling cate how good of a season we re- didn’t really know each other be- every play and make every play up. said. ally had.” fore this year. Some of them he could. Just that aggressive atti- “The outfield was very ques- In the Eastern Pennsylvania Bohling has coached baseball at maybe played against each other tude is something I really look for tionable. We had five outfielders. Collegiate Conference (EPCC), Bucks for the last three years. in summer leagues,” Bohling said. in a player.” There was plenty of speed, and pitching can dominate like in any With some highs and lows, he has While the team didn’t have any There were plenty of other they all had good arms. We just other league. However, Bucks been able to have a lot of success captains to officially lead the standout stars from the fall season. couldn’t find the chemistry,” found little pitching depth in the in that short time. freshmen and team, they did have “My surprise player of the sea- Bohling said. “We needed some- league. “It was kind of an experimental two standout stars. son was Dustin Milewski. He’s one in the outfield to be vocal and “Most teams will carry one phe- season for us. This was my first “We had two guys who were definitely a notable mention for take charge.” nomenal pitcher, and that’s their season coaching in the fall, and it vocal and knew what I wanted and what to watch out for,” Bohling “I guess my issue with the out- guaranteed win,” Bohling said. was good,” Bohling said. “We had conveyed that to the team. They said. “He’s consistent in every- field was that out of the five guys “After that, it becomes a hitter’s the potential, just never reached were [freshman ] thing he does on offense and de- we had, their bats would fluctu- league; we’ll win some games it.” Brian Rodda and [freshman first fense. He moved from eighth in ate,” Bohling said. “Overall, bat- with 20 runs. However, in this “We made errors during many baseman] Matthew Elias.” our lineup to second.” ting was okay and pitching was league, if you have the pitching, key moments, like when there Bohling said, “Brian kind of led Freshman outfielder Anthony good, but we didn’t have many you’ll do really well.” were runners in scoring position the infield and helped motivate the Drago has also caught Bohling’s go-to starters.” “I look forward to a huge or when we were trying to hold guys.” attention. There was one go-to pitcher in turnout in the spring; I hope to get runners,” Bohling said. “You can Bohling was very excited when “Drago is the freshman I look the season: Sophomore Angelo a lot of true position players like make errors here and there and re- he talked about the team’s talent forward to next season. He is a “Jell-O” Capria. pitchers and catchers,” Bohling cover. You just can’t do it in those in the infield. He was thrilled be- phenomenal outfielder. I haven’t “[Capria] could pitch every said. key moments.” cause of their chemistry and play- seen a guy as fast as him in a long other game; he had a pretty good “Baseball is unique, it always “Had we not let a ball into the making ability. time, and guys trust him in the rubber arm. But he was never looks good on paper; but the thing outfield or over-thrown a ball at “Our infield was phenomenal. It outfield,” Bohling said. dominant,” Bohling said. “He is that you have go out there and times, it could have been the dif- was probably the best I’ve had in However, Drago’s potential is would always mix up his pitches; show it.”

2nd place for Bucks golf A Yankee fan among Phillies fans

BY JOANNA SCHLICHER Centurion Staff

The last stop of the season for the Bucks golf team was the state tournament, though the team fell short of capturing the title with a second-place finish. Potomac State, a Division I team of West Virginia University, won with a total score of 467. Bucks finished with 481. Fourteen teams competed at the two-day tournament from Oct. 12- 13 at the Penn National Golf Club near Harrisburg. Leading the way for Bucks with a total of 154 was Evan Navitsky of Holland. Jeff Peltz of Langhorne finished sixth with 163 and Jarret Neely of Richboro followed closely behind with 164. The team, coached for the last seven years by Scott Bradshaw, moved into the state tournament following a first-place conference finish on Oct. 5. BY MATTHEW STUMACHER tred and jealousy toward me, as a at a Yankees vs. Phillies game and comes to bragging. You are much The win gave them the top seed Centurion Staff Yankees fan. God forbid I walk a young kid behind me screamed more likely to hear a derogatory from the east, leading them to on into a bar with a Yankees hat on, I “hit Jeter in the head.” I could not chant about the Yankees at the to the state champonship. New York, the city that never get at least three ignorant com- help but turn to his parents and Phillies' ball park than you are to Their final score at the Eastern sleeps. That’s where I was born, ments every time. question the values they were hear a similar chant about the Pennsylvania Collegiate Confer- right in Manhattan, the heart of Yankees fans do not pester or teaching their child. Phillies at the Yankees’ ball park. ence League Tournament was the city. From day one, I have harass fans from other teams be- In the end it is only a game and Time and time again we have 334. been a Yankees fan, just like my cause we are the Yankees, the best that is an important lesson to teach won, not because our players have John Moran of Levittown lead father. However, I am no longer in baseball team of all time. We are young, impressionable children. highs salaries but because they the way scoring 81, followed by New York, the land of the Yan- not threatened by other teams so The bottom line is that no matter work hard and fight for each vic- Peltz with 82, Neely with 85 and kees. For the past 11 years I have we do not feel the need to bad- who comes out on top these are tory. Scott Simon of Bensalem with 86. been living in Phillies land, and mouth them. We have proved time the two best teams in baseball, and After 26 World Series champi- Bradshaw is looking forward to Yankees fans are scarce. and time again that we are cham- that is something for both sides to onships for the Yankees, the only next spring when his team will Being a Yankees fan has always pions, so we hold our heads high be proud of. reason I can come up with for the compete in the NJCAA Division been great but being a lone Yan- with Yankee pride. I do not that I think I am supe- Phillies hatred toward us is fear. III, and hopefully return to the Na- kee in sea of Phillies fanatics has I wish I could say this sensible rior to the Phillies fans that heckle Fear of the inevitable, win number tional Championship later in the its drawbacks. For one, Phillies attitude existed everywhere but me, but I do think that Yankees 27. year. fans have always had a lot of ha- that is not the case. I was recently fans have more class when it The week of November 10, 2009 OP/ED

Facebook page: Questions for Hope: The right guy Search Hopeand Love [email protected] BY HOPE KUMOR chose one of those. Being dif- Centurion Staff ferent is good some of the time. don’t A cliché that I didn’t name is think you You might be in a position one that I especially like: Flow- will get any- right now where all you want is ers. I don’t care what anyone one better. to get into a relationship. But says; I think most girls won’t get You could have avoided all of it’s not that easy. Most often re- tired of a guy getting them flow- this if you chose the nice cute lationships come to you. It ers. To me, it’s adorable and dork, who makes you smile and seems that when you least ex- sweet. laugh. pect it, that’s when it happens. Let’s go with this phrase: Second, if this is happening to Try not to plan anything, such as “Nice guys finish last.” How you currently, you can do much a kiss. many people can tell me if this better than him. Trust me. It will Kissing is nice. Everyone is true or not? How far have only hurt you in the end if you knows that. Many girls would those nice guys been in a rela- don’t break it off. Don’t let him like their first kiss to be in a ro- tionship? Not very far. Do you pressure you into anything. mantic setting. Do you know know why? This is because a My boyfriend is the type of why, because that’s how it is in girl doesn’t normally give him a guy who wouldn’t make me do the movies? That’s an unrealis- chance. You go for the muscles, anything I didn’t want to do. tic portrayal. the lookers, and the abs. To sum The point I’m making is don’t People know that when you it all up: The perfect body. But always go right for looks. Find are in a real-life situation, it’s not what they miss out on is a good out other things about the guy as romantic. I know this because conversation, unless the guy is before your focal point is just his one time when my boyfriend and both muscles and brains; in that appearance. I went to the beach, I expected case you’re fine. Another date idea is to go back we would watch the sunset and This is why some girls get to your childhood. Go to your have it be like in the movies. screwed over with a guy. They local park and swing on the That wasn’t the case at all. It find out that all they saw in him swings, or climb on the jungle turned out, since I put so much was his perfect physique. gym. It’s so much fun and you’ll emphasis on what I thought Here’s a question: Which have a good time together. That would happen, it actually had the would you rather pick, the nice way it will bring up a conversa- opposite effect. Therefore, we cute dorky guy or the guy with tion about your past as a little kid ended up having a terrible time. the hot body? I can tell you and you can trade stories. Think about this - how many most girls would go for the body. I would like to get people’s clichés can you name? Just to This could be what will happen: opinions. What do you think name a few: Watching the sun- You go out with the hot guy. about French kissing? Why set or sunrise, walking on the Let’s say you start dating. does it appeal to so many peo- beach, dinner and a movie, kiss- Some girls who are self-con- ple? Email me and let me know. ing in the rain, a candlelit dinner scious may worry about their ap- I have also created a and guys always paying. It’s all pearance, because the guy page for you to check out my the same. they’re dating is hot and that previous articles or to leave me What you need to be is cre- makes him appealing to other comments. Hopeand Love is the ative. These things have been girls. You worry that he will name you type in. done already. I have told you cheat on you. It turns out he I hope you will read my arti- does cheat on you. You don’t some dates ideas in my past ar- cles and stick with me. H♥pe “2” Courtesy stock.xchng ticles. If you don’t like clichés, break up with him because you Help.

Letters to the editor: The inspirational and the biased

Dear Centurion Dear Centurion

Thanks for your article about Shaida Abbas. In the Centurion of October 20th 2009 (Vol. 45, issue 4), there is an arti- It was very uplifting! cle under news titled “Outraged citizens oppose new Aria Health hospital in Lower Makefield.” Why are LMT ( Lower Makefiled Township) issues I had an Anterior/ Posterior Spinal Fusion in 1991 when I was 21 years being covered? I find the report biased, it seems to imply that everyone in old. Things went well for me, but for the past few years I have been living LMT is against the hospital, which is far from the truth. In the movie with pain and stiffness that led me to a pain management specialist for “Teacher’s Pet” Paramount Pictures 1958, Clark Gable and Doris Day dis- monthly shots of steroids. I am sure this is weakening my body but all who cussed this famous quote from Runyard Kipling: I keep six honest serving- have has this surgery deal with some negative side effects. men, (They taught me all I knew); Their names are What and Why and When, And How and Where and Who. I just wanted to thank you for the article. Did the reporter follow these rules? Christianne Amato I live in Bucks County, but not LMT.

In the Centurion of October 27th 2009 (Vol. 45, issue 5), there is an arti- cle on the front page titled “Fireside Lounge open, but problems remain.” I see no problem. If those who use it, cannot act in a civilized manner, then they should take their disruptive behavior elsewhere. The school is (not) under any obligation to provide a “Lounge.” Same goes for the second floor of Gateway across from the auditorium. Remember this is not Colum- bia University of the 1960s, where the inmates ran the asylum.

Michael Gale

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