D2L Replaces Webct Christine Helwig

Game Review World at Large Luke Brahl reviews the game Kyle Paradise reports on the XL “Batman: Arkham City.” Pipeline.

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February 2012 Volume V Issue V

ings in between classes,” said Christine’s the owner of Christine’s café, D2L replaces WebCt Christine Helwig. Bri Benfer, a second year By Brianna Gerber and Café looks HACC student, purchased a Abreham Arehart bagel breakfast before class. Contributing Writers to open in “[Christine’s Café] was really On January 11, 2012, HACC fast, convenient,” said Benfer. launched its new online course Footnotes “It sounds cool,” said Kathryn system processor. No more Dennis, also a second year freezing, glitches, or annoy- Photo Courtesy of HACC PR student, upon hearing about the ing browser check popups. The responsible for managing and ments, the implementation has along-side café opening. Also, Dennis said spring semester includes a sig- making D2L run with the HACC not been faultless. In a recent she would like to see, “food kind nificant improvement to HACC’s student information system. He email from Andre Warner to Subway of like Panera has.” However, virtual campus. D2L or, Desire to explained it this way.” It (D2L) school faculty, he acknowledges the school did not want sandwich Learn, isn’t only faster and more is also hosted out…The old issues with the new system, Christine’s to offer competition between Subway capable of handling documents, system was hosted internally, and including “sporadic reports of and Christine’s. The original but it includes an instant mes- this is one of the requirements, some users not being able to a wider selection of Christine’s Café, located at senger system and a “web app” that we look at a company that access D2L.” He goes on to say 555 Greenfield Road, offers an version for smartphones. Though could actually host the system that these results have been ad- extensive lunch menu, including it still operates on Java, D2L outside of HACC for us. In the dressed. Yet a larger issue still food for students a full soup and salad bar, Panini, allows students to view multiple old system, everything came remains in its violation of federal specialty sandwiches, and much PDF’s at a time, and it comes back to HACC’s main campus law. more. In addition, they sell cof- equipped with a reliable email in Harrisburg because that’s On January 20, Ronald fee, beverages, and fresh Bird-in and messaging system. where the system actually lived.” Young, the vice president of Aca- Hand-Bakery baked goods. A team including administra- Andre explained that, because demic Affairs, sent an e-mail to In addition to the snack bar, tors, students and faculty, chose D2L lives off campus, it creates faculty stating that the new D2L a second Christine’s will be D2L from some twenty other greater ease and speed of use system was in violation of FER- opening in the Footnotes Café, content managment systems. for students. This takes care of PA (Family Educational Rights located in the main building. This process took place over a some of the problems H.A.C.C and Privacy Act) by publicly dis- It will offer a variety of meal three to four month period. Fea- experienced with the old ver- playing the HACC ID numbers items different from Subway’s tures were compared and surveys sion of WebCT. Andre Warner of students. Federal regulation food options. The tentative menu were taken to determine what reported, “It (D2L) has been prohibits the display of personal includes a salad bar, soups, soft seemed to be the newest and running very, very, well. We are numbers that could enable access pretzels, nachos and cheese, most improved processing sys- very pleased. We had our launch to a student’s academic records, burgers, and fries. “Some tem for HACC. Where the old on Wednesday, and it went very such as a social security number healthy food options like seafood WebCT Blackboard proved to be smoothly. On Thursday we had or HACC ID. At print, the IT and gluten-free foods,” Helwig an outdated system, incompatible over 2,000 users on the system staff is still working with D2L to said, will be available. The with modern browsers, D2L beat and we’ve not had any reports come to a resolution. prices will range from 99 cents the competition. of performance issues, which There are multiple ways to to $7.00 maximum. Helwig Andre Warner, director of we frequently had with the old access D2L. For the fastest way hopes to open the main building Instructional Technology and system at peak times, like at the to connect, go to, www.ehacc. location sometime between the User Support for H.A.C.C’s beginning of the semester.” hacc.edu. If a student feels lost in middle and end of February. virtual campus, is essentially Despite the vast improve- Please see D2L, page 3 Photos by Shawn Shaknitz

The space where Christine’s Cafe, located in Footnote’s Cafe, Lancaster Campus Gains Grounds is being worked on. Lawsuit gains HACC results in land purchase for further expansions By Caroline Hill By Heidi Detweiler room, and brick banding, all of In an effort to avoid a lawsuit, has ordered a 20-year bond issue Staff Writer Staff Writer which led to a delay in Warfel’s Pitney asked HACC to submit for the cost of $5.1 million, their payment in lump sum or which is being paid back within a A new food and beverage To expand its property, HACC completion and an overall in- to increase their rent under the 20-year bond period. This trans- option has arrived for the spring Lancaster has recently purchased crease in costs, reported “Lan- lease. However, because of the action is similar to a homeowner 2012 semester at the Lancaster a significant amount of land sur- caster Online.” college’s refusal, Pitney insisted having a 20-year mortgage. Campus of the Harrisburg Area rounding the campus building. Also according to “Lancaster that the courts declare HACC as The benefits of this purchase Community College. Christine’s The newly gained property will Online,” the estimated amount being in default of their lease. are predicted to have a signifi- Café, located on Greenfield improve the quality of student owed to the subcontractors of Eventually, HACC’s media- cant impact on the students in Road, recently installed a con- services. The purchase is a result Warfel that HACC refused to pay tors came up with a settlement the years to come. “One of the venient snack bar in the lobby of a $5.1 million lawsuit that was $5.1 million in overruns, suit that involved a payment small benefits is that whenever of the East building. The stand occurred approximately eight which exceeded the $26 million of $5.1 million to the landlord, we want to do something here on offers reasonably priced cof- years ago. budget of the project, was. The which allowed HACC to pur- the campus relative to bringing fee, bagels, donuts, grain bars, According to “Lancaster college claimed that because the chase six parcels of land, an area on, sometimes, a new vender or juices, and scones. The snack Online,” in the fall of 2004, building was not completed by equivalent to 64 acres, based on making some substantial changes bar opened on Tuesday, Jan. 17, Lancaster HACC faced a lawsuit the deadline of July 1, 2004, re- the original lease. This stretch of to particular buildings, we don’t 2012. The hours are 7:30-11:00 against Pitney Road Partners for gardless of the fact that students land includes six properties total; have to receive authorization a.m.; however, hours and prices causing a dispute over the cost of were able to attend class by the 264,000 square feet, on which from our leaser. We can actu- may be adjusted based upon a Warfel Costruction Co. project. scheduled start of the semester, the college’s buildings rest, ac- ally just go ahead and do those demand in the future. Pitney claimed that HACC that they were not responsible cording to “Lancaster Online.” things,” said Washington. “People are very excited violated the lease agreement, ap- for rent payment for the first six According to Dr. L. Marshall Currently, there is a 10-year about just having a different proving additions for the college months of the lease. HACC then Washington, vice president of the facilities plan that involves some variety than Subway, and to have that had not been laid out in the proceeded to pay rent based upon Lancaster HACC campus, the upgrades in the Student Affairs something in the East building original plans. Such additions the budgeted cost of the project, money for this purchase has es- because they’re tired of having to included a classroom, additional but not the actual cost of the Please see LAWSUIT, page 5 sentially been borrowed. HACC walk from East to Main build- windows, a radiological testing project. February 2012 Opinion Page 2 Live Wire 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike The Tell Me About It... Lancaster, PA 17602 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF By Laura May, something new is empowering Tirade Faculty Contributor and motivating. College can Shawn Shaknitz By Tammy Wilson, to be cleared. Now, I realize that be rewarding on many levels, Managing Editor the snowfall had only stopped but when the novelty fades it is MANAGING EDITOR Who doesn’t find beauty in four to six hours before my still WORK. There are good Tammy Wilson the pristine picture of a snow sojourn, but I still expected more days and ones that are less so, covered field lined with pine to be done, especially in town by times of sacrifice, and lots of trees whose branches are bowed the police station and the county willpower needed. Sometimes ASSISTANT EDITOR with the white, fluffy work done government offices. it’s stimulating and sometimes Abraham Arehart while we sleep? That is, until you I made the same trek home it’s an effort. It requires mak- realize that school hasn’t been several hours later thinking more ing a commitment and sticking STAFF WRITERS cancelled and you must now walks would be safe to navi- with it even after the going shovel your walk and dig your gate, but I was wrong. Although gets tough. But I promise you, Luke Brahl car out. To those of you who do the city had cleaned up around TELL ME ABOUT IT…..is a when you reach your goal, it’s Emma Carr-Gardner actually shovel, thank you, but the municipal buildings, many Livewire column where students worth it. The best to you! - Heidi Detweiler to those who don’t, this tirade is homeowners had yet to pick up can read and receive advice from Laura Caroline Hill for you. a shovel. My irritation increased one of our very own. Laura May, Brendan Krick I know you’ve looked out upon realizing that several a professional counselor, offers Dear Laura: I am trying not to the window and seen the white of these homes had multiple be a bitter ex, but I had to bite Dan Myers advice on all of life’s issues: stuff because, like me, you want footprints going from the front relationships, stress, dating and back some nasty words to both Kyle Paradise to know if it’s deep enough to door to the street, so the person more! Have a question? Send my ex and his new girlfriend Jessica Roth skip whatever else the day had attached to the feet making those it to [email protected] when I saw them together re- in store so you can sleep in or prints had to know the snow Letters may be edited for length, cently at my daughter’s birth- CONTRIBUTING perhaps do something more en- was there. (And yes, I am taking content, and clarity. day party (we have a 2-year WRITER joyable. But please, don’t forget, into account that the mail person old daughter together). Any Brianna Gerber before playtime you have the made some of the prints.) I was Dear Laura: I am coming suggestions on how to deal with chore of ridding your walks of incredulous at the thought that back to school because I have a miserably blended family? the snow and ice Mother Nature these people didn’t even care for COLUMNISTS burned out of my full-time left in her wake. their own safety, let alone mine, Laura May job. I worked for 6 years in Dear Not Bitter: Yes, and Lancaster City law states that but I gave them the benefit of the Shawn Reed industry and now seek a career please don’t think I am without sidewalks must be cleared within doubt and thought, “Tomorrow change. Any advice on how sympathy. The surest way ADVISER five hours of the end of the will be better.” to sustain my enthusiasm for to deal with your miserably snowfall. And, by cleared, they Tomorrow wasn’t better. Patty Hanahoe-Dosch school and this much needed blended family is to make a mean have a path that is nego- In fact, it was worse. Where change in my life? – Change conscious decision to get on tiable to the neighboring prop- the walks weren’t shoveled, with your life. If you’re not erty. For those of you who live the snow was now packed and “Lancaster Live Wire” is Dear Change: Congratulations interested in what your ex or on a corner lot, that means in the slippery. That’s okay; the city provided at no cost to students on taking steps to improve his girlfriend has to say, get up front of your house AND all the will cite these people and next and faculty of Harrisburg Area your life. Making any change and move away. Develop your way down the side of your yard. time won’t be so bad. Oh, who Community College. If you takes courage and passion, and own interests and activities, There is a fine of $25 if you fail am I kidding? Lancaster doesn’t would like more than two cop- I applaud you for recognizing and meet some new friends. to do your civic duty. I assume enforce this law any more than ies, please contact our office the need to keep the momen- The stronger and more inde- many people are unaware of this it enforces the one about leaving and consider offering a contri- tum going. pendent you become, the better law because, as I walked into things in a shoveled parking spot bution to our operating costs. I see education as a continu- off you’ll be. Trust me. The town, many of the walks had yet to keep others from using it. Thank you. ous energy force. Learning best to you! - Laura

POLICIES OF Confessions of a registered nursing student LIVE WIRE A student’s personal journey through the nursing program “Live Wire” is an open forum for adviser and her asking elaborate concrete on all the details, but I nursing student, I have learned student expression. The opinions By Shawn Reed questions regarding my drive, know it would have been a thing to say things like, “Of course I expressed in editorials, columns, Contributing Writer and my elegant answers. (If I of beauty. fed my children tuna, cucumbers, and features are those of the am being honest with myself I’d There is a moment in the and peanut butter for dinner. I’m authors and are not to be con- I envy those people who have to say my answers were process where the scope of what a nursing student,” or, “Sorry my strued as representative of the emerged from the womb know- something along the lines of “un is expected sinks in. For some house is such a mess, but I just college administration, faculty, ing exactly what they wanted to hunh,” and “yes.”) it’s orientation where essen- don’t have time to clean, because or student views. “Live Wire” do with the rest of their lives. I I had (and still have) anxiety tially we’re told, “You better call I’m a nursing student.” I’m does not endorse advertisers. envision these people as highly about my age. When I closed Kenny Loggins, because you’re looking forward to, “Sorry I was Concerns about the content of driven, perfectionists, in smart my eyes before stepping foot on in the danger zone now,” but speeding officer, but I’m a nurs- any issue should be directed to clothing, who order drinks from campus, my classrooms were for me it was my first trip to the ing student.” the editors in Room 105 F of the Starbucks with ease. I, however, filled with extras from “Ameri- book store. In the first few weeks of the Main Building. am not one of those people. can Pie” movies, and my class- First year nursing students program, we work on build- When I reflect on my dreams mates would ask me what it was are pretty easy to spot; we’re ing basic skills. While I am as a little girl being molded in like back in my day. Of course the ones with carts. We cart our immersed in things like blood LETTERS TO THE the deepest recesses of Houston, experience has shown me this is books in the book store, cart pressures and temperatures, there EDITOR Texas, I realize my dreams of not the case, and although I am them in rolling backpacks, cart is a part of me that looks to the becoming an ice skating lawyer fairly introverted, I have made them with us to the grocery not so distant future. I’ve been “Live Wire” welcomes letters were sorely misplaced. (To this some amazing friendships over store, and cart our tears when we told that it is unacceptable to from readers. Letters should in- day I still haven’t ice skated) the years. invest in them. I brought them refer to a temporal thermometer clude the writers affiliation with I was thirty when I finally The nursing program is a home and stacked them one by as “a happy, feely, robot,” and the college, address, and phone figured it out. Like all grand competitive program. Slots and one. I sat back and looked at more than likely my dreams of number. Submissions are subject ideas, it started as a seed of a applicants, grades and applica- my knowledge tower. I counted donning face paint, grasping a to editing for style, length, and seed. Around the age of twenty, tions, as in all things in a science them. I contemplated lying them stethoscope in one hand and a libel, and they should not exceed I started thinking about nursing, based field, are, well, scientific. onto the floor and laying on them blood pressure cuff in another 350 words. All submissions then but there was always this nag- There was a part of me that felt a in an attempt to absorb informa- while jumping across a threshold become the property of “Live ging feeling that it was beyond little cheated. I wanted to dress in tion. to a patient’s room and yelling, Wire.” me. I thought about the emo- my best business casual clothing I am now in week three. In “Let’s do this,” will never come tional toll of becoming a nurse, and be presented to a stoic board the past three weeks I have spent to fruition. CONTACT US about the class loads, about being of nursing faculty. I wanted to on average of five hours a day I imagine that as the semes- covered in vomit, and found the regale them with stories of how I simply reading. I find myself ters change, the work load in- Phone: (717) 358-2850 entire idea to be distasteful. bought my entire company Jell-O longing for books that don’t creases, and my knowledge base E-mail: [email protected] I realized after having chil- during a particularly gloomy have words ending in it is. The grows, my views will change dren, there are far worse things summer, or speak passionately advantages to investing this sort as well. As I read and reflect, I than being covered in vomit. about my love of neuroscience. of time is a good deal like hav- start to think about what being a ADVERTISING I was laid off in 2009 from In my elaborate scenario, most ing a new job. When you’re a professional nurse means to me my international sales position, of them would listen intently, new employee, there is a certain personally; undoubtedly retain- Phone: (717) 682-4087 and took this as my signal to perhaps there would be a dance amount of breadth given to your ing my sense of humor is high on enroll. I recall sitting with my montage, I’m not exactly lack of skill. As a registered my priority list. February 2012 Live Wire Page 3

D2L Cont’d from page 1 Year of the dragon celebrated the new program, a D2L tutorial can be viewed after logging in Chinese storyteller, and clicking on the link, “D2L Linda Fang, shares student orientation,” under, “My Courses.” This 30 minute tutorial cultural anecdotes with includes a check list, overview students and faculty. module, and offers an orientation quiz, helpful for familiarizing By Shawn Shaknitz any student interested with all Editor-In-Chief the benefits of D2L.For more information go directly to www. On Jan. 26, 2012 S.G.A. hacc.edu/d2l. This site provides (student government association) links, one for faculty and one for and the Multicultural Department students, to “frequently asked invited students and faculty to questions,” that may provide celebrate the Chinese New Year. further assistance. From noon to 1 p.m., students With the new spring schedule gathered in East 203 to partake beginning some students and in the celebration of the “Year faculty have reported that they of the Dragon.” Students sat at haven’t had a chance to explore tables decorated in traditional the new content managing ornaments while eating Chinese system yet. Some students aren’t food and listened to stories told aware we’ve switched from by Linda Fang. WebCT to D2L. Those required Linda Fang is a Chinese Photos by Andrew King Storyteller, Linda Fang, relates tales from Chinese folklore to HACC students. to are just getting into the new storyteller focused on folktales system, and many of those not and anecdotes from her culture. Fang began her presentation evil spirits. After Fang left the stage, required are simply focusing on According to Fang’s biography, with teaching the audience how Part way through Fang telling S.G.A. president Joe Blauberg adjusting to new schedules. she started her career as a young to wish someone a happy new stories, audio problems started took the stage to thank every- Clark Newswanger, a student child. At the age of ten, a teacher year in Chinese. After a few to occur with the PA system. one for coming out to the event. at Lancaster campus, familiar wanted to help her with a shy- repetitions of audience participa- For a few minutes feedback was Blauberg thanked and praised with many computer processing ness that impeded her ability to tion, Fang said how happy she heard throughout the room- an Fang for coming out, then systems said, “Well to be honest, speak up in class. The teacher was to be back at HACC. Fang uncomfortable feeling for all. wished the audience a happy new I haven’t touched it (D2L) yet, handed her a book and told Fang then went into the traditions in As a true performer, Fang never year. though I am sure I will need to to return tomorrow and tell her a celebrating the new year. Fang missed a beat. Fang continued Nathaniel Torres, a HACC soon. I remain positive and be- story. After that day, Fang never told the audience that the new on with her performance while student, mentioned on the turnout lieve that anything will be an im- stopped telling stories, which led year was celebrated for fifteen the problem was being rectified. for the event, “I feel that this was provement over the old system.” to her profession. days, and that there are two new After a couple of stories were one of the biggest turnouts of the Another student, Breanna Wit- At the beginning of the event, year eves. The first eve is the were told, Fang decided to close semester.” “I also really enjoyed mer from Lancaster campus said, HACC student Tina Tran gave cooking night where they prepare the show with some songs. “It’s her stories. I thought they were “I think the new program will be opening remarks welcoming all of the food. The second eve an experiment,” said Fang, “I’m interesting,” said Torres. very helpful and less hassle when everyone and telling them how is dedicated to the actual celebra- learning to sing, as I’m not a Raynisha Reason, a social submitting online assignments.” happy she was to be able to cel- tion. Children go out into the singer, and I’m building a new service major, commented on the It seems apparent that, for those ebrate a part of her culture with street and set off firecrackers. show that incorporates more event. “I liked the stories that familiar with the old processing everyone. After a brief synopsis The reason for the explosions are songs, so I thought I would take she was sharing and found them system, D2L is a welcome, and of the Chinese New Year, Tran to dispel all of the demons and a chance.” really funny,” said Reason. so far, reliable change. introduced Linda Fang.

Friday International Gathering invites area internationals weekly to the Bronner home near Millport & Lampeter Rd. Immigrants, refugees, international student and Americans are welcome. Internationals of all na- tionalities and faiths are welcome. We start at 6 PM and share an ethnic potluck supper about 6:45. If you can’t bring food, donate $3 or whatever you can. After dinner, folks continue to talk or play games with downstairs being a kids’ space, so families are welcome. Around 8:00 we do introductions and a cultural or group activity. It’s a world of fun in a really friendly, home atmosphere, with Americans & internationals building friendships. For more information, Tel Scott [HACC ESL Prof. “Mr. B”] or Taeko at (717) 390-9089 or e-mail us at nationsfriends@ gmail.com For a Map & Directions, plus articles on us SEE: http://nationsfriends.webstarts.com February 2012 Live Wire Page 4 Batman: “Arkham City” gives players what they want Players continue the storyline where “Batman: Arkham Asylum” left off By Luke Brahl tutorial to escape the Tyger Facil- Staff Writer ity, the game shifts to the combat tutorial as Catwoman (if you Over the course of the past download the Catwoman pack, five years or so, a much beloved which I did). Once Bruce escapes hero has been given a much to a nearby roof, the Batplane needed makeover. It all started airdrops the familiar batsuit. Af- with Christopher Nolan and his ter donning his armor, which is reboot of the Batman franchise the happiest you’ll be the entire with “Batman Begins.” Nolan game, you are given free reign of continues to build upon his suc- Arkham City. cess with “The Dark Knight” The game itself feels bet- and the soon to be released “The ter overall, with no significant Dark Knight Rises.” changes having been made in With these new films, other the two years since the release mediums in which the Batman of “Arkham Asylum” in 2009. mythos is portrayed have seen However, Rocksteady improved new life. With respect to video its “freeflow” combat system, games, I refuse to accept any giving the Bat new combat pre- “Arkham Asylum” attempts moves such as the ability to take to portray the caped crusader in a down multiple enemies at once video game as valid. after upgrading combat skill. “Asylum” was the first time Gadgets obtained during the gamers and Batman fans such as course of “Asylum” are available myself had a chance to think like right from the beginning of the the Bat. Other games basically game and feature new upgrades, just said here are the bad guys, with new gadgets becoming now beat the crap out of them. available during your travels of In “Asylum,” players found Arkham City. Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus themselves having to plan their The leveling system has Above is a fight scene from “Batman: Arkham City.” Batman takes on a group of enemies. assault more carefully. You returned and received some couldn’t just walk into a room polish, with the player choos- and start a fight. That was just ing where to allocate skill points begging for death, especially earned in combat and exploration as enemies started to be better by choosing to upgrade combat armed and spelled certain death skills, gadgets, or the armor of against thugs injected with Titan, the batsuit for increased surviv- the Joker’s improved version of ability. Bane’s super-steroid, Venom. The cowl’s Detective mode Rocksteady Studios followed has seen a revamp as more of an up its commercially successful augmented reality with evidence, “Arkham Asylum” by announc- and enemies can be seen more ing “Arkham City” during the clearly, with its navigational uses 2009 Spike Videogame Awards, toned down. with the game being released in The environment of Arkham the U.S. on Oct. 18, 2011. City makes a gorgeous backdrop “City” picks up right where for the story that unfolds within “Asylum” left off. Quincy Sharp, its walls. It’s dark, gloomy, former warden of Arkham Asy- depressing and the sounds of the lum, has been elected mayor of city provide the only music in the Gotham City by taking credit for game. This lack of actual music stopping the Joker’s attempted helps draw you into the game. takeover of Arkham Asylum. Gliding around the rooftops and After declaring Blackgate pummeling groups of thugs is Penitentiary and Arkham Asylum awesome. no longer suitable for detaining The old games, the ones I prisoners, Sharp buys out a large refuse to acknowledge, had you section of Gotham’s slums and merely playing as the charac- erects a large wall around it. This ter of Batman. “Arkham City” section of Gotham then be- makes you feel like Batman. comes an open-air prison named Situations must be assessed, Arkham City. The prison city is with occasional use of Detective placed under the care of ge- mode, before proceeding. That nius psychiatrist Hugo Strange. Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus means that players must think Batman stands watch over Gotham City in a virtual environment. Inmates are given free range of like the Dark Knight in order to the facility as long as they do survive and progress through catch his or her breath before tered throughout the various to “Skyrim,” this is still a great not attempt to escape. Batman Arkham City. That ability to not parts of Arkham City. game and well worth picking maintains watch over the city, diving back in to the story. only play as, but to almost be, Catwoman is not the only Both Batman and Catwoman up during the lull between the concerned that the situation will Batman, is a nerd’s dream-come- have their own set of trophies to holiday and spring releases. dissolve into chaos and get out other major character to appear. true. Major villains such as Penguin, collect, but only Batman has a The story of “Arkham City of hand. Several buildings in the related mission. only took me about 25 hours to Deciding merely watching Two-face, Mister Freeze, and city pay homage to the Batman of course, the Joker and Harley The character Azrael makes play through, about 30 if you the city isn’t enough, Batman mythos and will be recognized his appearance during a side include doing all of the side mis- begins to campaign against the Quinn, have roles to play. by fans of the comics and Allies of the Dark Knight mission and hints at a third game sions, but there are still plenty facility publicly as Bruce Wayne. animated series. I recommend upon completion. Other char- of Riddler trophies left for me to At a press conference held by feature a collection of famil- checking the alley behind the iar faces; Tim Drake’s Robin, Or- acters have cameos as well, but collect, and dates with Calendar Wayne to declare his opposition Monarch Theater in order to pay you’ll have to discover them for Man to keep. While startlingly to Arkham City, he is arrested by acle, Commissioner Gordon, and your respects, hint-hint. Alfred show up during the course yourself. short when compared to other Hugo Strange’s Tyger Security The Catwoman missions were After its release, the game games released around the same mercenaries, the group assigned of the story. Other, lesser known a nice break from the tension characters, also have cameos. received critical acclaim and time, “Arkham City’s” story is to guard the inmates. of the main story, and featured was the highest rated game on rich and will have you on the The game’s introduc- The villains Deadshot, Bane, her own heist-oriented story line and Victor Szasz have their own rating site Metacritic, beating edge of your seat until the shock tory video ends with a shocking at specific points in the game. “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim” of an ending that blew not only revelation, Strange knows your side missions to do. The Riddler While not completely separate also returns with a side mission by mere decimal points. While my mind, but the collective identity as the Dark Knight. After from the main story, it’s set apart not exactly Game of the Year, minds of collective Batman fans playing through the navigation that involves the collecting of enough to allow the player to various Riddler Trophies scat- that honor now officially belongs world-wide. February 2012 Live Wire Page 5 Lawsuit cont’d from page 1 Louis C.K. performs at Beacon Theater area, which will result in changes being made to the Welcome Center, counseling, financial Comic tries unconventional method for DVD release aid department, etc. The idea is to bring these services together By Brendan Krick deprecation, C.K. differentiates embarrassing version of himself, special on his website, louisck. in relation to one another, a Staff Writer himself from most other come- is C.K.’s greatest strength. net, for five dollars. It can be project that HACC is now able to streamed online, or downloaded Since his first hour-long dians by presenting himself in a C.K.’s general no-nonsense finance by itself. Although some shockingly honest and vulner- philosophy even extends to how as a high quality .mp4 file which money must still be borrowed special, “Shameless,” premiered can be burned to a DVD. C.K. on HBO in 2007, Louis C.K.’s able manner. C.K.’s earlier work he starts the show. The special for the facilities plan, HACC is found humor in surrealism and opens on him walking to the paid for production of the special now able to make changes to the fame and fanbase have steadily himself, and admirably chose to increased. He has released sev- fantasy, but since his 2008 HBO venue, scored with the kind of property based on how it feels special “Chewed Up,” much of jazz music often heard on his make it easy for people to watch they should be made. Although eral excellent specials, including rather than difficult to pirate. Not a concert film that premiered his comedy springs from a dark, FX show, “Louie.” He arrives at no definite plans exist for the almost painful self-awareness. the same time as the bulk of the involving a large entertainment area surrounding the campus at at the Sundance Film Festival. company allowed him to price His newest special, “Live at the His strength lies in his willing- audience, then passes through this time, HACC is looking into ness to explore the most fright- the crowd, works his way the special much lower than it a number of options that could Beacon Theater,” continues his otherwise would have been. With record of consistent excellence. ening extensions of his thought backstage, and collapses wearily spark students’ interest in explor- process. He says not what we’re onto a couch. Perhaps restless, the widespread social acceptance ing the land at a later date. Though his honesty is not quite of piracy, it can unfortunately be as shocking as it was in “Chewed all thinking, but what we’re he almost immediately emerges “This is the community and afraid to think, or are embar- onstage before the audience has difficult to rationalize paying for HACC’s property to use for Up,” “Live at the Beacon The- digital media, but Louis C.K. has ater” easily meets its unreason- rassed to think. even finished finding their seats. students, ultimately to come here At a 2010 event held at “There's no opening act, f--- it, earned your money. The special and get the best learning environ- ably high expectations. is well worth at least double what C.K.’s career can be com- the New York Public Library let's just start.” The house lights ment and making sure that they to honor George Carlin, C.K. soon dim. it costs, and so far most of his have the best facilities in order pared to the struggles other co- personal profit has been donated medians have endured. Rodney explained how fifteen years The rest of the special is to make that happen and the best into doing stand up comedy, he Louis C.K. operating at top form. to charity and his employees. Go grounds to make that happen,” Dangerfield struggled for years buy it. You won’t regret it. to find an audience as a come- had a revelation that began his C.K. riffs on a variety of topics, said Washington. dian, never truly making it as a transformation into the comedian including dead bodies thrown performer until he was well into he is today. Inspired by Carlin’s down a chute, whether or not ev- “Live Wire” is looking for a his 40’s. Exasperated by failure, example, C.K. began his now eryone in the audience will live Dangerfield decided to reinvent annual tradition of abandoning through the holiday season, not himself as a performer to be all of his comedic material from giving up his seat on an airplane marketing manager to sell more relatable and sympathetic, the previous year and starting to a soldier on his way to Iraq, becoming an unlucky clown who fresh, each time attempting to dig and, as always, fatherhood. The ad space. If you would like gets “no respect.” After a 1967 deeper and become more honest material is mind-bendingly en- Ed Sullivan performance, his ca- and profound. C.K. said, “When tertaining and extremely funny. to gain valuable advertising reer exploded, and his popularity you’re done telling jokes about Louis C.K. proves once again continued to grow until peaking airplanes and dogs, and you that he is without a doubt the experience and people skills, in the 1980’s. throw those away, what do you greatest contemporary stand-up Louis C.K. is in the midst got left? You can only dig deeper, comedian. of a similar late-career wave of you know, start talking about Rather than sell it to HBO or the job will offer $7.50/hr at critical and commercial success. your feelings.” This willingness Comedy Central, C.K. has cho- Though both men revel in self- to present a vulnerable, at times sen to independently release the 10 hours a week. Shooting at Farm Show Complex closes HACC Harrisburg campus By Contributing Writer Harrisburg Campus and The Public Safety Center closed on Feb. 3, 2011, because of a shooting at the Farm Show Complex, which is located nearby the campuses. According to the college e2campus safety alerts, classes on those campuses were canceled late in the afternoon. Safety and Security directed traffic as the campus was evacuated. The campus alerts, sent out by text and email messages, read: “Be vigilant. Report any suspicious activity.” At the time of the closing, police did not have a suspect in custody, according to the college’s website, www.hacc.edu. All events scheduled for that Friday at the Har- risburg campus were also canceled. According to WPMT, FOX 43 news, at about 10:44 a.m, “security at the Penn- sylvania Farm Show complex was notified of a shooting in the parking lot at 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. A Harrisburg City police officer responded to the scene and discovered a female gunshot victim. The shooting victim was removed from the scene and transported to a local hospital for treatment.” The police were looking for 62-year- old Beau Gaylord Robinson, from Springfield, MO, as a suspect in the shooting.WGAL, channel 8, reported that the victim was Robinson’s wife. Robinson was possibly trav- eling with two other people. FOX 43 reported, “Several people were inside the Farm Show Complex, setting up for this weekend’s Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show, when the incident happened. Streets around the Farm Show remain open, but access to the back parking lot of the complex is closed.” According to FOX 43 News, a Harrisburg City police officer arrived first on the scene and discovered the female victim, who, police believe, knew her assailant. State Police and SERT teams “swarmed the parking lot and set up a perimeter near a group of RV’s and Campers,” reported FOX43. Upon searching the RV where the shooting alleg- edly took place, the police discovered the suspect was no longer in the vehicle. According CBS 21 News, Robinson was arrested Saturday night, Feb. 4, in Springfield, MO. The news station’s website reported, “Police in Missouri say that a tip led them to arrest Robinson at an Elks Lodge, where he’d been drinking all day. A SERT team was called in, and they grabbed him when he got into a cab.” Interested in writing for “Live Wire?” Contact us in the Student Life Of- fice, Room 105f, or contact us at [email protected] February 2012 World News Page 6 Obama puts brakes on pipeline proposal By Kyle Paradise Obama he was “profoundly dis- Staff Writer appointed” with the decision. On January 18th, Presi- HACC student, and member dent Barack Obama denied of the Environmental Science TransCanada (TRP) a permit club, Hannah Lerew supports the allowing them to construct a decision. “I agree that making pipeline, known as the Keystone jobs is important,” she said, “but XL. According to Bloomberg, we only get one environment TransCanada claims that the and it’s important to protect 1,661-mile project would “carry it. Environmental awareness is 700,000 barrels of crude a day increasing so as we get better from Alberta’s oil sands to and better, more jobs will open refineries on the U.S. Gulf of that way. As far as weighing it Mexico coast, crossing six states against any economic reasons, it and creating an estimated 20,000 seems a little silly. I personally jobs.” His decision on the proj- agree with Obama, at least to ect was hailed as a victory for take more time to consider it.” the environmental community When asked for his thoughts but was derided by Republicans, about the pipeline project, as well as the labor industry. Geremea Fioradanti, a biology In an election year, where instructor here at HACC said, Photo Courtesy of MCT Campus job creation has become a top Protestors take to the street to voice opinions about the pipe line. “It’s not a great idea because issue, Obama’s decision has it’s further reliance on fossil him taking fire. According to jobs created would only be about water for 87% of the surround- American people,” the president fuels. It would create some the “Washington Post,” Mitt 5000-6000, lasting only two ing populace and is home to a said in a statement. jobs and with our perceived Romney, the frontrunner for the years. An independent study by diverse range of wildlife. After his ruling, a nonpartisan economic conditions, jobs are Republican presidential nomina- Cornell University has it listed Congress had put a deadline group, the Congressional Re- very important. You’re seeing tion, said the Keystone decision as even less, only about 2500- of Feb. 21 on the official ruling search Service (CRS), conducted forces that understand that we “shows a president who once 4650, most of which are tempo- of the Keystone XL in a tax a study into Congress’ power need to progress economically, again has put politics ahead of rary construction jobs, according code that was passed late last to overturn the executive order. and they are butting up against sound policy.” However, the to CNBC. year. Mr. Obama’s ruling was “If Congress chose to assert its conservationists. My side is actual benefits of such a pipeline Aside from the job issue, said to have been a reaction to authority in the area of border- that we need to get ourselves are also under question. there are also environmen- this. “This announcement is not crossing facilities, this would off of fossil fuels as soon as Whereas the U.S. Chamber tal concerns. The proposed a judgment on the merits of the likely be considered within its possible. When you do that you of Commerce estimated about Keystone XL route runs right pipeline, but the arbitrary nature constitutionally enumerated can take all the subsidies you put 250,000 jobs would be created through the Ogallala Aquifer, a of a deadline that prevented the authority to regulate foreign into fossil fuel use and you can during the Keystone’s construc- huge underground water reser- State Department from gathering commerce,” the study said. apply them to alternative energy tion, the State Department’s voir that irrigates the country’s the information necessary to ap- Canadian Prime Minister sources and race to a future that report said the total number of heartland, provides drinking prove the project and protect the Stephen Harper told President is more sustainable.” Anti-piracy laws cause public outcry SOPA takes mainstage in controversy over governmental internet control By Dan Myers store because of a few shoplift- Staff Writer ers.” Widespread awareness of How would you feel if the this bill showed even among government were given more students in the Lancaster area. power to shut down sites that While most of the students that commit online piracy? How were asked still didn’t know would you feel if the govern- what SOPA was, a surprising ment had the power to shut portion did and had something down YouTube as it is now? to say about it. Tyler Haberstroh According to a large multitude said, “SOPA would give the of angry internet users, this is government the right to look exactly the sort of thing that the at Facebook status updates and Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) take them down if you don’t would give the government the own something in them, like power to do if it were passed. song lyrics.” As of now, the bill is shelved, While SOPA didn’t pass, an but chances are it will be back international trade agreement, for another round in a different known as “SOPA’s evil twin” by form. many, including www.stopacta. The Stop Online Piracy Act info, has just been passed in is a bill that was announced on Photo by Shawn Shaknitz the European Union in January. Oct. 26, 2011, by members of SOPA could limit access to websites if they were deemed in violation of copyright law. Obama has already shown sup- the House of Representatives reaction. internet blackout where many Industry Association of America port for the Anti Counterfeiting and backed by the Hollywood Word spread quickly of this websites like Google, Reddit, (RIAA), National Governors As- Trade Agreement (ACTA) and lobbyists to try and revive an bill and what it possibly could and Wikipedia shutdown on Jan. sociation, and the U.S. Chamber many other countries are quickly internet “death penalty,” accord- mean. In very little time, just 18, 2012, in protest of the bill of Commerce, according to showing their support. Accord- ing to an article in CNET News. about anyone who regularly vis- and its supporters. csmonitor.com. There were a ing to CNN.com, “like many The bill itself is 79 pages long its YouTube, Reddit, Wikipedia, Csmonitor.com noted even number of other supporters, but trade agreements, ACTA is a and aims to give the government or any other popular community after many politicians removed many dropped their proponent confusing mess,” and “Even its the power to block or shutdown driven site, probably stumbled their support after hearing the status after all the opposition signatories don't agree on how whole websites that have any upon information about SOPA outcry all across the internet, online. it's supposed to work. The way copyright infringements. With because of what users were Chris Dodd, the chairman and The Campus Director of it's been pushed forward has also so much copyrighted creative speculating about it. Many CEO of the Motion Picture As- Technical Support, Gregory been unruly -- talks have been work being downloaded without claimed that it would be the end sociation of America (MPAA), Seitz, said in an e-mail, “I agree held in secret, without any kind a single cent of it going to their of a “free and open internet,” was still backing SOPA all the something needs to be done of legislative oversight or input creators, the government has with the government reaching way. Claiming to represent about online piracy. However, it from citizens or public-interest been exploring a way to inter- in and deleting their favorite the interests of all the studios is my understanding that SOPA groups.” While Obama signed vene and help these musicians, websites, online video series, or included in the MPAA, Dodd would give law enforcement the agreement (the legality of actors, movie producers, etc. get even Facebook status updates if called the internet blackouts a the opportunity to shut down how he signed it is debatable), proper credit and pay for their they were deemed a copyright “gimmick” and “an irrespon- legitimate sites if they linked in ACTA won’t be officially rati- work. What ensued over the violation, according to much sible disservice.” Along with the any way to a pirating web page.” fied until the European Parlia- coming months, however, was of the online opposition. The MPAA, other SOPA support- He described this as “analogous ment votes on it in June, accord- a historically negative internet entire furor eventually caused an ers include Pfizer, Recording to shutting down a department ing to www.stopacta.info. February 2012 Live Wire Page 7 Luncheon and chat with the Vice-President By Emma Carr-Gardner ment officer, and also a student affairs dean. “What we do is Staff Writer we sit and we talk about issues Early last October many that impact the campus… All of students were able to attend an those issues and others, I take informal luncheon with Dr. L. to the cabinet and then each one Marshall Washington, the vice of those deans or directors takes president of the Lancaster cam- one of those issues and they start pus. Dr. Washington holds these working on it,” Dr. Washington luncheons as a way to directly explained. “Then they give me hear from the students. During insight as to whether or not the this time students are able to program is already in place; inquire about various issues and maybe we need to look at what concerns that face the average can be done to better advertise student on a daily basis. the program, or if there’s noth- “It’s important for me to get ing in place, we see what we can a pulse from students on how do make that happen.” well the faculty is doing and Dr. Washington stressed the what are some things that can be importance of having students improved,” Dr. Washington ex- attend these luncheons, saying, plained. “I like to hear it straight “I enjoy the interaction; it makes from them… I like to get in front me feel like I’m connected to of [students] and interact with what we do every day, and that’s them because they’re the ones educate the students.” Any stu- that are, ultimately, why we’re dent interested in attending the here.” next luncheon with Dr. Washing- Most of the student concerns ton is invited to his next gather- focused on adequate food being Photo Courtesy of HACC PR ing on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at noon provided for students, and the Dr. L. Marshall Washington, vice president of HACC-Lancaster, speaks to students outside of Main. in the Main building, room 227. hours in which this provider Since Dr. Washington’s would function in order to serve that the issue is not necessar- about the affordability of college wants to hear what we think and arrival at HACC Lancaster in both day and evening students. ily the total number of spaces as well as the financial aid pro- our opinions on campus. If my 2010, he has developed and Another popular issue was that but instead the spaces available cess; in doing this, he said, “We schedule allows it, I would go to established campus planning of safety and security on cam- close to buildings, this issue is want to try to find them some the next luncheon.” strategies resulting in a campus. Students were interested considered a non-issue. “Unless of those supportive systems,” to What happens with all of the pus master plan, increased the in knowing who they can rely HACC-Lancaster campus expe- help students better manage pay- information gathered at these campus scholarship campaign, on, especially when it relates to riences a substantial increase in ing for classes along with maybe meetings? After the luncheon all led the successful completion of the parking lot at night. And of enrollment, there is no need for children or other expenses. of the questions and concerns the campus accreditation process course, one issue that always additional spaces,” explained Dr. Tina Tran, a junior in the are brought to the attention of for two occupational programs, comes up is the question of Washington. nursing program, said, “Our Dr. Washington’s campus leader- nursing and radiography, and led whether or not there are enough Dr. Washington also brought former Vice President didn’t do ship team. The leadership team efforts to increase outreach with parking spaces. While Dr. questions for the students in at- this, so it was a good experi- consists of a business executive, the county’s growing Latino Washington did acknowledge tendance. Washington inquired ence because Dr. Washington an academic dean, a develop- community. Zimride at HACC New rideshare program for HACC students implemented

By Jessica Roth Staff Writer

Zimride is a free ride sharing network provided for college students. According to Warren Bair, student life coordinator, all HACC campuses share the cost of the program. They each pay $1,900.00 per year for this service. He hopes that more people will use this beneficial program. In the past, HACC Lancaster had a meeting area for commuters. People would go to this place and see if they could get a ride; it was disorganized and did not work. Bair said, “I feel that Zimride could be a more secure way of commuting for students; they can view people’s information before offering rides/driving services.” HACC Lancaster started offering this in March 2011, so it is a fairly new program. Unfortunately, of twenty-five students surveyed, only five of them had heard of it. Nicole Tarbart, a nursing student, said she had never heard of it, but upon hearing an explana- tion of what it is, said, “That’s a good idea. It sounds like it would be good for the environment.” Bill Rutledge, a chemistry student, said “Yeah, I’ve heard of it. It’s a service for students who are carpooling.” When asked if he thought it was a good idea, he said, “Everything has issues. It could be good or bad, but if you are going to change your whole setup to make it work and the other person falls through, that would be bad.” As of Jan. 27, 2012, twenty-one people were willing to be drivers and eighteen people were looking for rides. There were a few looking for rides from Lancaster City to the Lancaster campus; students were willing to pay gas costs. So how can you get started? Go to zimride.hacc.edu/users/rides. Create a profile.You can even upload a photo, personalize your page and connect using Facebook. Then post times you are able to share rides or need a ride. Zimride will search for compatible information and match you with users who are similar in commuting needs. It will be updated when matches for commuting become available. Zimride was started in 2006 by Logan Green, Matt Van Horn and John Zimmer. The company started in California and still has its headquarters there. It is the first online carpooling site to integrate Facebook to show potential riders who might be riding with them. They expanded and started a web based service for universities and companies so they can coordinate commutes within their own private networks. According to the Zimride website, the ethical code for their company is: “Communities aren’t born. They’re made. Built on the shoulder of shared experiences. Created by people with a common cause, a common history, or in our case, a common destination.” February 2012 Live Wire Page 8 The Monthly Sight By Abraham Arehart Assistant Editor Aries: Your destiny, whether you are aware or not, will begin to change, especially with regards to finances. You will have to make choices with your relationships, although you can navigate through - with a steady hand. Taurus: Your spirituality will become increasingly important as you evaluate your future career. You will have to decide your ideals, and which will guide the other. There may be little room to compromise in the short term. Gemini: Despite your dual nature, the call for leadership will come your way. You must make a stand or face the consequences. Look for the moment when no one speaks, and speak! Cancer: Time will slow to a halt, particularly when working through the mundane. Ap- ply extra effort in adding spice to what you do, even if progress seems slow. If you are careful in your thought and speech, you will notice what you have been missing. Leo: So you have spent quite a bit of time thinking it over, and have found the joys of solitude. This is an excellent opportunity to evaluate your position in life. Ultimately, you will be called out again, and you must rise - not that you could resist. Virgo: In everyday reflections, many things that you are usually unaware of will come into focus. Use your good judgment to acknowledge what you see and make use of them, wherever they might be. If you have difficulty, be conscious of those opportuni- ties that may appear to be vanishing. What others disregard as trash you can make your treasure. Libra: Your goals and desires will become clear this month with even a little attention. Still, be wary that these wants do not overcome what you can do for others. Your charity will build your self-worth in more ways than one. Scorpio: What may seem to be divine inspiration may take root in your thoughts. Grab a hold of it and mull it over, as this is no coincidence. A mission may be laid out before you, well suited to the fiery potential you contain. Be aware of your designation, and do not let it go, as there may be no one else to take up the torch. Sagittarius: Communication will be crucial in the days ahead. Be wary of the your word choices, whether text, verbal, or physical. What may seem to be easy gossip can be laden with meaning - and with long term consequences. Capricorn: You must decide between the superficial and the deep this month, and you will be asked to choose between the two. Despite these calls, balance is the best answer, although not the easiest. Take assistance when offered, especially with regard to money and business - your mind will be elsewhere. Aquarius: The height of prestige will come rolling your way from the most unlikely of sources. Pay close attention, as you may realize you have less adversaries that you have imagined. Free time will become an option in the coming days! Make room for it, and the means will present themselves. Pisces: Be careful right now! The pressure from work or home can quickly threaten to overcome your sensibilities. Take a moment to sit aside from the hustle and find yourself again. In doing so you will note the doors ahead of you, and see which of those you have the key for - and which are already unlocked.

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