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World Press Freedom Day Days of Remembrance Emily Daly Richard Bosco, Senior Staff Writer Each month has its own month-long awareness issue, and countless themed days acknowledging any number of topics. There are silly ones, like National Burger Day (May 28th), and days for more important issues, like Armed Services Day (May 21st). The most important of these—in the world of journalism, anyway—is May 3rd: World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993, after recommendation from the UN’s Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Its purpose is to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, and to assess the state of press freedom through- out the world. It also pays tribute to journal- ists who have lost their lives covering stories around the world. In particular, World Press Freedom Day aspires to defend the media from attacks on its independence, pushing for free press across the world, in places far from the United States as well as here at home. In their man- date to promote and protect free press, You may have noticed this academic year The the Holocaust Child Survivors of CT. Born in Photo Courtesy of Gerald Deutsch the UN named journalist (and CNN Chief Tamarack has used its front page to shed light Hungary in 1938, the Fairfield, CT resident will International Correspondent) Christiane on issues of awareness. We’ve attempted to share her inspirational story of loss and sur- ungarian-born Fairfield resident, Amanpour Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom bring attention to issues ranging from National vival during the Holocaust. Deutsch is one of a Mrs. Elizabeth Deutsch, will join of Expression and Journalist Safety. Recovery Month in September 2015 to April’s large but dwindling number of survivors who Hthe NVCC community on Friday, May 6, Many people are unaware journalism can status as both Sexual Assault Awareness and share their stories in the belief that the reality be such a dangerous profession, but in many Autism Awareness Month. This May, there are a of what happened under the Nazi regime must at 11:00 AM in the Interfaith Center, room countries, being a journalist is tantamount to number of important awareness issues we could never be forgotten. T601 in Technology Hall. A member of having a target on your back. Since 1992, 1,189 potentially spotlight: Military Appreciation, Facts regarding the Holocaust remain journalists have died around the world. 38% ALS, Borderline Personality Disorder, Brain sobering, regardless of how many times we the Holocaust Child Survivors of CT, Mrs. of those killed were journalists covering war, Cancer, Celiac Disease, Mental Health, Lupus, encounter them. In 1933, some 9 million Jews Deutsch has, since 1981, been a frequent with Iraq and Syria being the top two deadli- lived in Europe. By the close of World War II, Lyme Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, and Stroke contributor to Holocaust remembrance est locales for journalists. This number doesn’t Awareness, to name a few. Unfortunately only 3 million survived. A total of 6 million even cover journalists who’ve been prisoners of there are more issues deserving attention than Jews were either slaughtered in death camps events, including presentations at war, taken captive by the enemy for covering there are front pages in an academic year. By throughout Europe, worked to death in slave Fairfield University and Ansonia High the story (or simply being American, in some mentioning these few, we hope you’ll pick labor camps, or died as part of the Nazis’ bar- School. cases). As of 2015, 199 journalists were impris- one or two and research them further, for baric so-called medical and scientific exper- oned for various “crimes” worldwide. The top knowledge is the path to enlightenment. iments. These atrocious acts were part of Deutsch will share her own story of two countries where journalists have been This month we devote our front page to the Hitler’s “Final Solution,” intended to erase the living through the Holocaust. The mem- arrested and imprisoned are China and Egypt. commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance. Jewish people from existence in a mad pur- We should care about journalism and free The internationally recognized date for suit to create a pure Aryan race. Along with ber of a large family in Hungary, Mrs. press around the world because free press is Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the atrocities committed against Jews, mil- Deutsch endured firsthand the vicious vital to democracy. It’s as basic as that. Free the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calen- lions of others were also slaughtered. These anti-Semitism that overtook Europe press creates debate, conversation among peo- dar. This date marks the anniversary of the victims included Russians, Poles, Roma (gyp- ple to voice opinions without fear of retribution. Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The United States sies), Socialists, Communists, Homosexuals, under Hitler. Initially, she and her fam- Freedom of the press is fundamental to Congress established the Days of Remembrance Jehovah’s Witnesses, Catholics, and the physi- ily experienced enforced curfews and choosing among candidates running for public as our nation’s annual commemoration of the cally and mentally challenged, as well as polit- office, specifically for presidential candidates. Holocaust. Each year state and local govern- ical prisoners who were exterminated by the were made to wear the Jewish star. Running for president is like interviewing for a ments, military bases, workplaces, schools, Nazis. Today we call this genocide. These indignities were, however, just job, and it’s a journalist’s duty to ask the tough religious organizations, and civic centers host Prior to 1944, the word genocide did not the beginning of what she and her fam- questions. There’s nothing more important in observances and remembrance activities for exist. In 1944, in an attempt to describe the a democracy than a well-informed electorate, their communities. enormity of the Nazi policies of systematic ily suffered. and journalists are key to our education. This year Holocaust Remembrance Day murder, including the destruction of European Mrs. Deutsch will share the details of This World Press Freedom Day, the UN begins at sundown May 4th and ends on May Jews, a Polish-Jewish lawyer named Raphael has highlighted three themes: 1) A Need for 5th. Events will occur during the Week of Lemkin coined the word genocide. He did so her family’s struggle and her profound Quality Journalism--reporting that is both Remembrance, which runs from the Sunday by combining geno, from the Greek word for losses under the Nazis. Though her story accurate and independent, a growing problem before Holocaust Remembrance Day, Yom race or tribe, with cide from the Latin word for is one of unfathomable suffering, ulti- in this age of the online/constant 24-hour news Hashoah, through the following Sunday—this killing or murder. cycle; 2) Gender imbalance--too few women are year Sunday, May 1st through Sunday, May 8th. In 1948, genocide and crimes against civil- mately, her survival and choice to tell her able to reach decision-making positions within Information and resources on the Holocaust ians and humanity were outlawed by the UN story are inspirational, proof of the resil- journalism and communications companies; and the National Days of Remembrance can be General Assembly. However, even today, many and 3) Digital Safety in the Internet Age--where found at the U.S. National Holocaust Memorial are still murdered en mass due to genocide ience of the human spirit. Join us as we hackers make it difficult to maintain privacy for Museum website at: https://www.ushmm.org. in places like Syria, Iraq, Darfur, Bosnia, and bear witness to one survivor’s powerful journalists and their sources. The Tamarack will commemorate the Days Rwanda. This is why it is vital to remember story of loss and hope. As a young, female journalist, I hope to of Remembrance with an event on Friday, May what happened yesterday, and to work to stop reclaim the Fourth Estate: reclaiming journal- 6, 2016. Located in the Interfaith Center, Room what continues today. The ultimate goal is to ism as an honorable profession. I want to be the T601, in Technology Hall, the event will run create a tomorrow in which murder and racial one to frame the debate and inform the public. from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will include a hatred no longer exist. We have a long road to Friday, May 6 During the month of May, think about journal- Names Reading Ceremony, and the presen- that tomorrow, but by honoring the past, we 11: 0 0 AM ists and the work they do to inform the public- tation of original Holocaust-inspired poetry hope to pave it with bricks of remembrance. We Interfaith Center -many risking their lives to do so. Remember written by NVCC Creative Writing students. hope you’ll join us on Friday, May 6, to honor, Room T601 in Technology Hall all journalists do to ensure Americans are as At 11:00 AM, The Tamarack will welcome a to memorialize, to remember—and to support democratic and informed as we possibly can be. speaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Deutsch, a member of the fight against genocide worldwide. Peace. 2 News The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016

SGA President Dancing See You in EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

through Life September! Of all the important Happy Steve Parlato, Faculty Advisor issues that deserve May, Emily Daly awareness to be When I agreed to take on The Tamarack, it was raised this month, Everyone! For many, spur-of-the-moment decisions don’t with major trepidation and serious self-doubt. there is one yield great results. For Assistant Professor My predecessor had an impressive journalistic particular cause I want to start off Jason Seabury, one such choice changed background and the iron fist to guarantee that touches my by saying that I’m everything; it led him to start dancing. Seeing adherence to deadlines. I am a poet, a chronic life specifically. dreading writing his cousin’s new family out on the dance floor nice guy. This fit could’ve been disastrous, but May, as Cystic this piece because it will be my last before I go “tearing it up” as it were, changed his idea of based on feedback from all over campus— Fibrosis Awareness off to Western Connecticut State University dance, something he originally thought only students, faculty, staff, administrative folk— Month, is dedicated to raising awareness for in the fall. Naugatuck Valley will always be “cool people with questionable boundaries did we’re doing something right. a genetically-inherited disease that I, and my home, but I hope to meet another family in nightclubs.” As we bring this academic year to a close, 30,000 Americans, live with. over at Western who will love me as much A self-professed “video-game nerd” in I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished. We’ve Cystic fibrosis (CF) causes excessive as you did! It’s been an honor serving as college, Seabury didn’t do much socializ- grown our writing staff and page count; gone mucus to be produced throughout the body; your Student Government President for the ing, preferring to stay in, rather than inhabit full color and brought in new advertisers. this largely affects the respiratory and diges- 2015-2016 school year. I have learned many those sordid nightclubs. He started think- We’ve reported on topics of campus and world tive systems. Many who live with this dis- lessons, encountered unique personalities ing he belonged in a different time--perhaps interest, taking on heavy subjects: addiction, ease were diagnosed at a young age and are and opened my heart to listen to the needs Victorian-era England--until his cousin’s wed- sexual assault, and we’ve celebrated student forced to undergo several forms of treatment of students. ding changed all those ideas, and got him achievement, writing in praise of the differ- in order to breathe or digest food properly. There is just something about this build- dancing. ences that make each unique person a trea- I am extremely fortunate. My illness is ing and atmosphere that has moved me to On his first day of grad school at the sure. This month we offer something special. very well-managed, and my experience with cry and want to stay here for a lifetime. But I University of Connecticut, a new friend con- We hope you’ll join us on May 6th to welcome CF has been significantly milder than most. believe in moving forward. Sometimes, when vinced him to go to Ballroom Club, and the Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Deutsch in honor In addition to medication, I wear an oscil- we look at the responsibilities of being a stu- rest, as they say, is history. Nine years, incredi- the National Days of Remembrance. lating vest daily to ensure the mucus in my dent and moving on, we are burdened by ble partners, a few girlfriends, a newfound con- I’ve learned a lot this year, about the edit- lungs moves through my airways, decreasing challenges and obstacles. Sometimes we just fidence, and a large circle of friends later, he’s ing process, about delegating responsibility. the likeliness of lung infections. I am able to have to laugh off the times that we fall and ranked among the top 6 amateur dancers in the And I think I’ve finally memorized all campus actively participate on campus, and for the know that although we might have a scrape country. Looking on it now, he says, “I’ve been news rack locations. My growth as faculty advi- first time in a recent while, my illness does on our knee, our whole body is perfectly continually amazed at how such a tiny spur-of- sor is equaled by the gratitude I feel for those not speak before I do. Others, however, are capable of moving. the-moment “yes” has changed my life so dra- who’ve shared this experience. I’m exceedingly not so fortunate. There was a point in my life where I matically for the better.” grateful to our large and committed writing This disease can be completely devas- would let words and fear get to me. Who’s Why should you join NVCC’s Ballroom staff. Senior Writer Rich Bosco leaves us with tating to the body, ultimately causing CF to say that doesn’t still bother me? I have Dance Club? “Dancing is clearly awesome and this issue; his presence—his friendship—will patients to require lung transplants. Many learned that life’s greatest moments come fun,” Professor Seabury starts, “and where else be missed. I also appreciate Ray Leite’s help whose lungs are affected share that living from times where we take a risk. If we let will you get dance lessons for free?” Dancing is easing into my role. Janice Bielawa, our tal- with this disease is similar to breathing every little thing get to us, it will only bring a skill you can use at weddings, clubs, ballroom ented, unflappable Creative Director, deserves through a straw; those whose digestive sys- us down. The boat does not sink unless there parties, or competition, if that’s a route you’d a special shout-out for making The Tamarack a tem is attacked struggle to maintain a healthy was a hole that allowed the water to come in. be interested in. Above all, it’s a great place to work of beauty as well as substance. And of weight, taking several digestive enzymes If this year has been the worst year and meet new friends, just ask student Jason Seeger. course, thank you to Karen Blake and Alberta daily. Several are hospitalized for weeks to you feel like you cannot move on, rejoice. Seeger, an NVCC Criminal Justice major, Thompson for patiently answering a million months at a time. Today, there is no cure for Be grateful that you persevered through never danced. “I was always that guy who, questions. cystic fibrosis, but there are ways you can the worst, and now you will be experienc- at weddings, school dances, and other events Finally, I couldn’t have managed this year help find one. ing growth. Believe in yourself, Naugatuck would never get up and dance.” He contin- without Tamarack Editor-in-Chief, Chelsea This month, the Cystic Fibrosis Valley Community College! You have become ues, “I’m very self-confident, and I have done Clow. Last May, Chelsea and I convinced each Foundation will hold an annual fundraising a home, a safe haven as well as a family to things that would make anyone cringe (pub- other to take on The Tamarack. She has been event titled Great Strides, a family-friendly many who have walked into your doors with lic speaking, radio) but dancing always made at my side—or two steps ahead—with every walk to raise funds and awareness for CF. All voids in their hearts. I know you filled one me anxious and nervous.” Dancing was too issue. The gift of working with someone so tal- money raised goes toward the medical equip- in mine. frightening. Where do you put your feet, or ented, organized, so truly exceptional, is one I ment CF patients need and the vital research Katherine Abreu your hands? will always treasure. Whether grappling with for a cure. The CF Foundation has helped Seeger quickly overcame those feelings crazy deadlines, budget proposals, or hate mail, doctors and researchers develop a new pipe- thanks to Professor Seabury offering an oppor- our exemplary partnership has made the steep line of medications, allowing CF patients to Dream Toys tunity to learn dance in a comfortable, non- learning curve not just doable, but enjoyable. lead longer, fuller lives. When I was a child, judgmental environment. He says, “There’s As we wave goodbye to academic year Adult CF Clinics did not exist, as people with Delivered no reason to fear being judged (I have two left 2015-2016, The Tamarack staff wish you health, the disease were not surviving into adult- feet), nobody is going to make fun of you. Since rest and adventure this summer. See you in hood. Today, CF patients are living well into the majority of people in the club are inexperi- September! their 40s and leading active lives! enced, we’re all learning together.” I walk in hopes of finding a cure for this He praises Seabury as someone whose disease, and I encourage you to do the same. “instructions are clear,” saying, “he makes it There are 11 Great Strides events in CT, with enjoyable for everyone.” Seeger says, “I would A Letter from the two close to NVCC: in Southbury on May 21st love to see people who excel in the club try and Danbury on May 22nd. Please consider competitions.” He also hopes as more people participating in an event to raise awareness join and get comfortable, they’ll spread the Editor of this life-threatening disease. word to their friends--making Dance Club a lit- tle community where all can learn from each I wanted to take a moment to thank all our Visit http://fightcf.cff.org for more information. readers for following The Tamarack this academic other. As a first year student, Seeger found in Warmly, year. It has been an incredible experience Dance Club that welcome inclusiveness that Chelsea Clow, Editor-In-Chief for me–not only the opportunity to serve as eludes many students new to college. [email protected] Dance experience/skills are not required Editor, but also the chance to work alongside (or expected). Everyone is in the same boat, so Professor Steve Parlato. Professor Parlato has now is the time to learn! The Club will prac- created a wonderful environment for our staff tice waltz, tango, foxtrot, salsa, swing, cha-cha, of writers and artists, an environment that has Practice Safe Study rumba, samba, and quickstep. Meeting times allowed them to create some beautiful work Ninnia Frimp are Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 PM and Tuesdays 1:00 for each issue of the newspaper. I am honored - 2:00 PM. Can’t join this semester? Contact and grateful to have had this opportunity, and I Finals are a stressful time. Our workloads Seabury anyway [email protected] to get a head encourage NVCC students to get involved with seem to grow wildly and without warning. So, The Tamarack start for fall! next semester. I have always said cramming ensues. In the last week of April it is an engaging process; I think you would alone, the library reported an increased number all find I am right. And I would hope you love of serious paper cuts, stress headaches, students For a complete listing of this process–as well as the people involved–as in tears, and others falling asleep face-first in Photos Courtesy of MariLynne Spino Readers Respond please see much as I do. textbooks. Thankfully, none of these incidents online edition led to emergencies, but the librarians clocked In his April article, NVCC Toy Department, Staff Sincere thanks, in nearly forty hours of overtime consoling Writer, Christopher Gordon, reported on a Chelsea unique collaboration between Dr. Narendra distressed students. Sharma’s engineering students and the children mysterious “Mr. Whipple.” Are you one of these ill-fated students caught of the Early Childhood Education Program’s Paper Run Amok No deaths are linked to this menace, but it’s in endless seas of PowerPoint’s and cheat sheets? If so, the nursing students are running tests to Child Lab School. On April 21 and 28, lab school Magnus Stult only a matter of time. All we can do is wait, watch. students received their toys. The hard work Pray. Our crack news team has contacted world better understand how stress affects performance and dedication of the engineering students, In past weeks reports have trickled out of leaders for comment. Reached by phone, Latveria’s on tests. A payout of $20 in of Cheez Doodle coupled with the children’s creativity, made Washington D.C. The FDA, CIA, ASPCA, king asked, “How’d you get this number?” certificates--redeemable in fine establishments for a truly successful partnership. Here, Mike, a NCAA, and JLA are frantic over a substance At Tamarack HQ, we’ve taken a solemn where Cheez Doodles are sold--will be made student in Sharma’s class, presents Sophie with infiltrating households. Certain reports oaf to protect readers from harm. As such, we available to the first four participants. If inter- her custom-designed unicorn music box, and have called this blight “baby soft and super feel it our duty to warn you of this danger, this ested, contact me, Ninnia Frimp, at nfrimp@MAY Justin, another of Sharma’s students, delivers absorbent,” while others claim it’s “like so-called “T.P.” Good luck, readers. We wish MISCHIEF.net for information. And don’t forget Alex’s one-of-a-kind red racecar. sandpaper.” Unconfirmed sightings mention a you a Mischievous May. to hug a librarian; they need it. The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016 News 3 Capss Happenings @ EDITORIAL Corner “Standing, like a resolute tree, as your source for news.” Future: Hold the Fries What’s Next? Other Colleges Editorial I am just a poor college student. No, I do not Planning to transfer Kimberlyn Hernandez Chelsea Clow, Editor-in-Chief Richard Bosco, Senior Staff Writer mean I am bad at studying; I mean I have no after graduating from Joe Corkindale, Staff Writer money. With my high school diploma, I’m NVCC? It’s never too early to think about the Torri Cyr, Staff Writer barely qualified to ask “Would you like fries next step in your academic career. Students Emily Daly, Staff Writer who plan ahead have an easier transition into a Steven Delvalle, Staff Writer with that?” Yet that is what our country is telling me I should aspire to, because to 4-year university. NVCC students are prepared Christopher Gordon, Staff Writer Hiking for Good Nicole Hayes, Staff Writer strive for anything more is too expensive. academically to obtain a bachelor’s degree. You Kimberlyn M. Hernandez, Staff Writer An associate degree is a wonderful thing, can access both help and advice in the CAPSS, It only takes an idea to Mark Kacyrat, Staff Writer and there are also over 300 college catalogs Alyssa Katz, Staff Writer and thankfully still within the limited make a difference, and it Kayla Mueller, Staff Writer budget of the entry level worker. The offered free to NVCC students. The experienced takes dedication to make an idea into a reality. Jessica Ney, Staff Writer unfortunate truth is that even with a two- staff will help you navigate through the Chris Sommers, a freshman at Pennsylvania Joshua Rodriguez, Staff Writer procedure. Speak to the advisors in CAPSS State University was struck with an idea that Robert Wilson, Staff Writer year degree, and the prospect of securing a Katherine Abreu, Bonnie Goulet, decent career with it, attaining higher level about the transfer process. Come prepared may seem impossible to others. Sommers came Terry Latella Columnists graduate degrees is a challenge. Simply put, with questions about your potential next stop. up with an idea to hike the 325-mile Mid- Art we are screwed. Programs, cost, financial aid, scholarships, and State Trail in 14 days to raise awareness of the Janice Bielawa, Creative Director Connecticut needs money so badly location are a few of the many items to consider homeless. The Mid-State Trail runs from the Matthew Olivares, Staff Illustrator our state is cutting off its greatest natural when choosing a 4-year school. Here are some southern border of Maryland to the northern Web/Video resource: enthusiastic learners. Individuals questions to ask yourself: border of Pennsylvania. To complete the trail in Zhakelina Kacani, Webmaster who have unlimited potential to achieve • Does the institution offer the major I’m 14 days, he would need to hike about 23 miles a Faculty Advisor their dreams are being denied simply considering? day. From June 5 to 19, he plans to hike to raise Prof. Steve Parlato because they cannot afford the education • What are the admissions requirements? awareness for Hike 4 Homeless. Sommers’ Consulting Faculty needed to become the economic saviors this • What is the cost of tuition and fees? friend, Nick Kiraly, said, “He, as usual, has to Prof. Ray Leite, Design/Online state and country need. • Is a private or public college the better fit? take one extra step to go above and beyond by Join us! Weekly editorial meetings, Fri. 11:30 a.m., S519 It is a terrible shame that amazingly • What geographic location would I prefer? attempting to reach a goal of $5,000 to raise Follow us! @TheTamarackNVCC talented educators are being dismissed • Do I want an urban or rural setting? awareness for the homeless in his community.” Share us! nv.edu/tamarack because the salaries they command over All money raised will go to the Hearts 4 Email us! [email protected] a long career transforming young minds A visit is a must because you will be spend- Homeless. A non-profit organization created Call us! 203-596-8653 Visit us! The Tamarack Newsroom, S519 are just too high. They worked hard to ing much time and money at this next college. two years ago by Ginny Poorman as a place get where they are, and are rewarded by for community members to have a warm place To advertise: [email protected] / 203-596-8653 See the entire school, including the cafeteria Back issues available at nv.edu/tamarack being told they worked too hard and have and dorms. Take advantage of scheduling an to stay during the day and help the homeless Look for us at the start of each academic month! achieved too much. These dramatic cuts to overnight dorm stay to get an idea how you’ll community become eligible for the workforce. the state education budget leave us—eager like living on campus. Be sure to go for a cam- The presence of paid advertisements does learners, the building blocks of this state not equal an endorsement on the part of The pus tour as well. Ask students you see on the Tamarack, Naugatuck Valley Community College, its and nation’s future—in danger of losing tour what they like about the school—and ask students, employees, or affiliates. Copyright ©Naugatuck our best mentors, those who would mold about drawbacks and challenges. Below are Valley Community College 2015. All Rights Reserved. us for success. some questions to ask when visiting poten- Coast to Coast No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without Naugatuck Valley Community College’s express consent. Our nation is sliding backwards as edu- tial schools. Kinsey Manchester, cational opportunities are abolished, con- • What is the number of students on the a sophomore at the demning us to a lifetime of debt and toil, campus? University of Maryland, stealing our dreams of a better life than • How safe is the campus; what procedures will be running in the Ulman Cancer Fund’s ignorance can provide. Yet ignorance is are in place to protect students? 4K for Cancer. But this isn’t just any regular all we will have left because the future • What on- or off-campus accommodations 4k run. While a typical 4k is about 2-1/2 miles is no longer necessary. Who needs edu- are available? total, along with 25 other team members, cation when we have Wall Street? How • Is the campus welcoming to transfer and known as “Team New York,” Kinsey will run will America endure as mega-corporations commuter students? from San Francisco to New York City over the bankrupt us? • What services and facilities exist; for course of 49 days this summer. With the long I am just a poor college student. I guess example is there a workout center? hot days in summer it can push one’s physical my dreams are just that, dreams. So would Runway of Dreams • What cultural opportunities and clubs are and mental well-being. Manchester says, “But you like fries with that? Say yes, or I’ll never available? it mirrors the struggle that people who have Kayla Mueller be able to pay my rent. Of course, maybe we cancer are facing, so that’s why we’re going to could all get involved, and work toward the CAPSS has a College Transfer Workshop be able to keep pushing through.” In 2015, 4k change America needs. VOTE for people before the College Transfer Fair each semes- for Cancer raised over one million dollars, and who’ll work with US, not drone on about ter. You can also make an appointment with Manchester hopes to contribute to the million- what they have done or will do for lasting a CAPSS staff member to ask questions. dollar goal by raising $4,500. The daily routine progress--without saying a damned thing. Remember, being informed is key as you make during the 49 days from California to New York It will be hard work, but WE are the BEST these next steps to investing in your future! will vary. Manchester and her team members resource for the future! Terry Latella will run during most of the daylight hours, and when they are not running, participants will ride along in a van; then they will sleep at various host sites. The thought of everyone who has been affected by cancer is Manchester’s ATENCION...ATTENZIONE..... motivation to continue running. Professor Anne Mattrella

Runway of Dreams was founded by designer, ITALIAN NEWS Mindy Scheier, who has designed for Saks Fifth NOTICIAS/NOTIZIE from Summer Ave and Bloomingdales. She started this brand Spanish and Italian Nancy Esposito will be offering Italian 101 because her son Oliver was born with a rare online during Summer Special Session I (6/06- Closing the Gap form of muscular dystrophy, one of just 70 cases SPANISH NEWS 7/08) and Italian 102 online during Summer in the world. She thought of the idea for this Summer Special Session II (7/11-8/12). Former university clothing line one day when her son wanted to Professor Edwin Alverio will offer a new football player, Darius wear jeans to school. She had to choose between course, “Elementary Spanish Special Topics: Fall Baxters’ father was letting him wear jeans, which meant he would Healthcare,” online for our healthcare Fall course offerings include Italian 101 on TR killed when Darius was 9, and “homelessness not be able to wear his braces. She knew this professionals. Healthcare 101 will be offered 9:35-10:55 and Italian 101 on TR at 11:10-12:30 became a big part of my life.” Baxter wants to would cause trouble going to the bathroom during Summer Special Session I from 6/06- help others like him. He and three other former alone, but her other option was telling her son, 7/08 and Healthcare 102 will be offered Georgetown football players—Troye Bullock because he is different, he just can’t wear jeans during Summer Special Session II from 7/11- LA VITA E BELLA! (class of ’16), Daniel Wright (graduate school), like everyone else. . 8/12. NVCC NURSING STUDENTS, PLEASE Fall - SO MANY OPTIONS: and Marcus Hughes (class of ’15)—all come Instead, she came up with the brand JOIN US! from low-income households and are working ACCELERATED - Complete Spanish 101 and Runway of Dreams to create clothes for people Intermediate Spanish I (201) will be offered together to give back to their communities. 102 in one semester. Classes meet twice a week who struggle with putting on clothes due to for students transferring to SCSU, UCONN GOOD Partners, an organization they founded for 3 hours. It is possible to register for both their disabilities In the U.S. alone, 5 in 100 kids and elsewhere who need three semesters of together, aims to connect foundations and classes at the same time and receive Financial have a disability impacting the ability to dress Spanish. This will be an on-ground course (a companies with communities in need. “There’s Aid. themselves and wear styles like their friends. requirement for transfer credit) during Summer a disconnect between people that need help, Runway of Dreams makes it easier for children Special Session I (6/06-7/08) on TWR 8:00-10:45. ONLINE - Spanish 101 and people who want to help and have the and adults to fit into and wear what they want Intermediate Spanish II (202) will be offered WEEKEND - Spanish 101 on Saturdays power to help,” Wright says. These former without it being a battle for them, or for caretak- on-ground during Summer Special Session II 8:00-10:55 athletes are working together to close that gap. ers who dress them. Scheier founded this brand (7/11-8/12) on TWR 8:00-10:45. EVENING - Spanish 101 on Fridays 5:30-8:25 so no one would feel different and weird; these Dr. Anne Mattrella will offer Spanish 101 & Spanish 101 on MW 5:30-6:50 clothes bring to light that all humans deserve to online during Summer Special Session I (6/06- Edit Meetings DAYTIME Tamarack feel accepted within society and we all should 7/08) and Spanish 102 during Summer Special - Spanish 101 MW 11:10-12:30 & Spanish 102 TR 11:10-12:30 Fridays, 11:30 - 12:30, S519 feel empowered and happy with who we are no Session II (7/11-8/12). ALL WELCOME!! matter what impacts our daily life. 4 News The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016 CSCU Day Chelsea Clow

personal journey in higher education. NVCC President Daisy Coco De Filippis, NVCC Provost James Troup, and members of the CT Board of Regents, including BOR President Mark Ojakian, were also in attendance. The event was catered by Professor Karen Rotella and students from NVCC’s Hospitality Program who provided a delicious display of food and treats. CSCU Day proved to be a wonderful opportunity to connect with other students On April 19th, students from several schools across the state and advocate to state legislators in the Connecticut College System attended the importance of higher education. Every CSCU Day at the Capitol. It was a wonderful college student’s story is different and each The Tamarack Hits Manhattan opportunity to meet state legislators as well student deserves a great education; that is why as network with other students throughout advocacy is so important. Students should get Tamarack staff enjoying a brief moment during the school paper. There were so many different the state. Most importantly, it was a chance involved in these opportunities to speak with the conference. possibilities to just excite anyone in the field. to have college students’ voices heard. legislators and to express the need for accessible A community college with no journalism Torri Cyr Representatives from several colleges spoke higher education. courses maintaining an award-winning news- The MediaMate conference proved to be about the importance of their institute of higher paper. It’s dedication, not remuneration that enlightening, entertaining, and insightful. education and how a decreased budget could sees us through. Chris Gordon Hearing from a journalism professor, alongside negatively affect it. Miguel Moll, the Student learning from--and networking with--other Advisory Committee representative for NVCC, The MediaMate trip was a great way for the college papers is what most encompassed these spoke about how each student represented members of the newspaper to become closer characteristics. The Harvard Club setting, so much more than just the numbers in the and more like a little family. The event itself with its plush floor rugs and well crafted budget. He acknowledged that each student was interesting; the speaker was good, and culinary delights, added a greater touch of has his or her own unique story, and a distinct talking to others about our newspaper was a professionalism and class to the experience. great way to network Kayla Mueller Mark Kacyrat I was thrilled to hear The Tamarack staff had The MediaMate conference in New York City A World of Experience been invited to this collegiate round table event was a truly incredible experience. Not only hosted by MediaMate, and I was glad so many Karlene Ball did I learn new ideas to further my journalism staff members were able to take advantage career, but new ideas to expand The Tamarack. I El Salvador to Guatemala across a dangerous of the opportunity. Once we arrived at the was proud of our little paper and the dedicated border with guns, soldiers and money-chang- beautiful Harvard Club, I could not have been writers who make it so exceptional, who take ing: dollars to quetzales. Crossing the border by more proud of our staff. They mingled with time out of their hectic schedules to make bus with an American passport is intense, but other students and the hosts, took extensive it what it is. It was truly fascinating to see part of the Latin American experience! notes during the keynote address, and truly what other colleges and universities thought My interest in the region began because, took advantage of the discussion. The staff not was newsworthy, but also to see how they as a graduate student, I read the essays of only represented The Tamarack, but also NVCC- conducted their papers. The conference was many librepensadores (freethinkers) from Latin -and they did a fantastic job. a true exchange of ideas--both in writing, and Chelsea Clow America. My master thesis was a study of poets in format. who spoke with una voz afro (afro voice) across Pre-trip, I obsessed over ways our trek to th Best of all--our little, intensely dedicated the Caribbean during the early 20 century. Manhattan could go wrong—I needn’t have. Tamarack team turned into a family. And that’s Once, when I didn’t understand a poem by Careful planning—thanks, Chelsea—got us to what I appreciate above all. Chile’s Pablo Neruda, I decided to visit the Emily Daly NYC without a hitch, and our staff and paper country to sit in his house (now a museum) made a very favorable impression with other MediaMate invited college students who in Valparaiso and try to understand it—after attendees and event organizers. MediaMate participate with their newspapers to attend doing so, I did! representatives praised The Tamarack for a conference about journalism. Each college My position as Coordinator of ESL is innovative design and content, and the broad Photo Courtesy of Karlene Ball brought their newspapers to share. After informed by those experiences. I often share range of meaningful topics we tackle. I came reviewing content from their papers, it’s I’m Karlene Ball, NVCC’s new English as a stories with students or teach them something home with a sense of pride in our staff, truly apparent The Tamarack is very different. For Second Language Program Coordinator. I come new about their own countries. They love it! I grateful for this shared experience. example, each front page edition focuses on to NVCC having taught at two other community understand their challenges because I’m famil- Steve Parlato an awareness, instead of only covering current colleges and managed the ESL program at one iar with their experiences and cultures, mak- What I took away from the conference was that, news--great for attracting readers. Papers from of them as well. Just as important, though, I ing me credible. even as one of the smaller schools present, The other colleges, resembled a more formal layout, was a student at a community college, where So far, my experience at NVCC has been Tamarack stood out from the 4-year universities which can be intimidating to some college I completed two courses required to secure a wonderful. It starts with being part of an awe- with much bigger budgets and large staffs, readers. Truly, I appreciate being a contributing professional ESL teaching certificate. Taking some department—the LABSS Division! I’ve including a weekly paper. The MediaMate staff member for The Tamarack. these courses earned me gainful employment, met great colleagues. The professional cour- Nicole Hayes group loved the content of our paper, saying and in truth, prepared me for the job I now tesies extended to me have been so import- while other community colleges were having MediaMate provided an excellent source of have. ant to my settling in and feeling welcome. The a hard time finding content, we did a great job! information of the media world. Keynote I studied languages in high school, going warm welcome included being mentioned in They also said they would use our paper as an speaker, Dr. Jessica Seigel encouraged me on to get my bachelor’s and masters degrees the President’s Weekly Bulletin at the end of my example for other community colleges. Even on my personal path by popping the doubt in modern languages and cultures. Studying first week and continues with this interview. though we don’t have a radio station, or big bubble that I would hit a wall when I leave languages supports my great passions: travel- The other day, the Hospitality Management staff, we’ve accomplished something important NVCC. Also, I loved seeing how other colleges ing and eating good food from different cul- Program Coordinator invited me to learn about to our college. tures. I am of Jamaican heritage; our food and her program in the kitchen over a fresh cup of encouraged their students to be involved with Janice Bielawa culture are well renowned—who doesn’t like coffee. The librarians even got me to start guitar jerk chicken, beef patties and reggae music? I lessons. I’d wanted to take lessons, but didn’t continue to hone my culinary skills because I have a guitar, until one day, I saw a flyer stating HUM 130 Philosophy and Practice of Yoga have a 16-year-old with a discriminating palate. our library lends out guitars. How cool is that! Discover how yoga can benefit your body, mind, and spirit! Although I studied abroad in Spain and Most of all, I’m enjoying the students who traveled to several European countries, my hail from so many different countries. Our most memorable travels are to different Latin ESL Program is well established, and I plan America countries, like Chile, El Salvador, on building it, making it even more of a com- Guatemala and Mexico. No doubt, the rea- munity resource. I’ve already started working son they are so memorable is because of the with our Continuing Education department to Mondays & Wednesdays people, their food, and their rich culture. I provide some on-site workplace ESL program- Summer 2016 Fall 2016 was Visiting Professor at the University of El ming at Bethel’s Memry Corporation. It was a 8:00-10:45 am 9:35-10:55 am Salvador during two summer terms several wonderful surprise to meet a former NVCC ESL years ago; that was very interesting. Students student who now works in Memry’s HR depart- expressed their views on the socio-political ment, but who, a few short years ago, spoke no and socio-economic situation freely—and English at all! artistically—on the faces of buildings. This This fall the ESL program will extend expression might be considered radical on our course offerings to Saturday mornings with a campuses, but the artwork was vivid, and the Pronunciation III course in Waterbury. We have messages were very powerful. They had large expanded our Danbury offerings and will run class sizes and very little classroom technol- Grammar and Oral Communications in addi- ogy. Professors had to work really hard with a tion to Reading/Writing courses. paucity of resources. However, tuition was free Naugatuck Valley’s campus is vibrant. and lunch was subsidized. There’s something going on all the time. I am Sign up early - space is limited! My travel in Central America was usually thrilled to be here and look forward to mak- Design by Veronica Rameriz Photo by Dave Rosenblum https://flic.kr/p/fMPWwA on buses, especially the King Quality bus from ing the ESL Program a proud jewel of NVCC. The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016 5

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 6 News The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016 Century of Excellence ASD: Mechanisms and Solutions Steve Delvalle a down period, BMW came back in the mid-80s Mark Kacyrat , with the legendary E30 M3, built specifically to On March 7th renowned car manufacturer beat Mercedes-Benz in one of the greatest auto- For many, understanding the characteristics BMW, Bavarian Motor Works, turned one- motive rivalries in history. The original M3 is interacting socially. Children younger than of Autism Spectrum Disorder is difficult. hundred. This is nothing short of outstanding also the most successful touring car ever, win- three, without a formal autism diagnosis, who Grasping the complex biological and for a company that has often had the odds ning more races than any individual genera- are at risk for developmental delays, may still environmental interactions that “cause” ASD is against it. On the losing side in two world wars, tion of Porsche 911. The company has also had be eligible for early intervention treatment ser- even more challenging. There is also confusion BMW found itself bankrupt and almost bought success in Formula 1; they even supplied the vices. Generally, first steps involve formal eval- regarding which treatments can improve the out by Mercedes-Benz in 1959, alone in a super engine for the original McLaren F1 super-car. uation of a child’s condition. general welfare of people with autism. The competitive market against rivals with financial Since then BMW has continued to be compet- Numerous and varied treatments can be scientific community’s efforts have created backing from high volume parent companies. itive in racing. This season in the GTLM and effective for people with autism, including greater understanding of what potentially Audi has the limitless funds of Volkswagen; GT3 classes, the new M6 race car has proven applied behavior analysis for children, social causes autism and the best methods to treat it. Lexus has Toyota; Cadillac has GM. Yet BMW itself as a frontrunner; in both classes they fin- skills groups, and cognitive behavioral therapy. However, public literacy with respect to these has remained the benchmark for three decades. ished second place at Sebring, behind a Ferrari Applied behavior analysis encourages positive matters remains low. Public understanding The company has led luxury car sales by the 488 and Corvette, respectively. behaviors while discouraging negative behav- regarding possible causes of, and effective numbers over Mercedes-Benz for several years; BMW’s products, especially the Motorsports iors. Cognitive behavioral therapy seeks to treatments for, autism are key to successful and the cars have always been acknowledged line, have a well-deserved reputation for excel- make the patient aware of negative or inaccu- outcomes for individuals on the spectrum. to be superior in driving dynamics. lence. The M3 and M5 offerings have been rate thinking. Social skills groups involve face- According to Dr. Nicholas Gelbar of UConn In 1916, the company began manufactur- unbeatable since their release. Only the most to-face social interaction between children with Health Center, there are numerous potential ing German airplane engines—the origin of recent generations have given up ground, autism to address their social deficits. causes of autism. These include genetics, brain the iconic roundel logo--continuing that busi- though the M3 still reigns in its segment. The According to Gelbar, the greatest indicator development, and environmental factors. The ness until the end of World War II. In 1923 they manufacturer is experiencing a paradigm of lifetime success for people with autism is Centers for Disease Control (CDC) theorizes began making their revered motorcycles, and shift, as is evident in the company’s massive employment. A 2015 Drexel University report other factors may include birth to older par- 1928 saw production of the first BMW car. The restructuring. Driverless cars are the prior- stated autistic young adults face greater unem- ents, having a sibling with autism, and certain Nazi regime forced BMW to stop making cars ity, and the beloved racecar, like M models of ployment and social isolation than their neu- chromosomal conditions including fragile X because of the war in 1941, but not before they old, are no longer. As an enthusiast who finds ro-typical peers. Two thirds of autistic adults syndrome and tuberous sclerosis, among oth- established a reputation for quality autos, like driving the 2nd or 3rd greatest pleasure in the are unemployed or are not in post-second- ers. The Autism Society states there is consen- the original 328, unstoppable in motorsport. world, I lament the end of this era. The old M ary education. Gelbar identifies this as one of sus that autism involves abnormalities in brain The splintering of Germany at the end of ideology--high-revving, naturally-aspirated the worst outcomes among disability catego- structure or function, as brain scans show dif- WWII nearly ended BMW. Some factories were engines, rear-wheel drive, manual transmis- ries. When people with autism reach adult- ferences between neuro-typical children and under Soviet occupation, while Allied bomb- sions--has all but evaporated. It’s a business, hood, they fall off the “services cliff.” In other those with autism. However, science has yet to ings destroyed others. They barely survived though, and change is necessary for the future words, after high school graduation, support determine specific causes of autism. by making kitchen supplies and bicycles for of the company and emissions restrictions. systems once in place and required by federal Numerous myths about autism’s causes several years. In dire financial trouble after the Much of BMW›s resources have been reallo- law disappear. persist. One common myth claims autism is war, BMW was nearly bought by Mercedes- cated to create technology for driverless and What remains is a network of public ser- a result of poor parenting. This actually has Benz, but was saved at the last second in 1959 hybrid cars. They even hired an ex-Google VP vices, often limited in scope, that can be dif- roots in a primitive and discredited 20th century by German industrialist Herbert Quandt and to head that division. BMW R&D chief Klaus ficult to access and navigate. The absence of understanding of autism. Austrian-American the shareholders. Froehlich stated. “Our task is to preserve our a post high school transition plan, sometimes child psychologist Bruno Bettelheim coined the Under Quandt, a new lineup of sporty business model without surrendering it to an coupled with intellectual disability in addition term “refrigerator mother,” a label for emotion- sedans reestablished BMW in the luxury car internet player. Otherwise we will end up as to autism, can make matters worse. According ally distant mothers of children with autism or market and generated income to reenter motor- the Foxconn for a company like Apple, deliver- to Paul Shattuck of Drexel University, autism schizophrenia. Blame fell upon parents for chil- sports. Picking up where the 328 left off, the ing only the metal bodies for them.” So that’s “doesn’t go away when people turn 18. We need dren’s challenges. indomitable 1970s 3.0 CSL ushered in a new it. Driverless cars are the future, and the race to figure out how to help adults on the spec- The alleged link between the MMR vac- era of racing success for the brand. That car’s to implement them is on, not only between car trum as well.” cine and autism is another damaging myth. achievements include ending Ford’s strangle- manufacturers but tech giants as well. BMW is The employment crisis among autistic According to Julia Belluz of Vox, physician-re- hold on racing in the early 70s and embarrass- 100, but BMW as we knew it is gone. adults is a consequence of several factors. One ing Porsche throughout the entire decade. After searcher Andrew Wakefield’s 1998 study key factor, according to Gelbar, is people with suggesting the link broke or abused every ASD may lack key social and communica- important rule of the scientific method, includ- tion skills necessary in the interview process. Vital Questions Solace for the ing manipulating and misrepresenting data, Existing myths and misconceptions regarding and using unethical and uncontrolled research ASD may also influence employers. From the Socially Awkward settings. Wakefield’s research was also not fal- perspective of the employer, expectations are Needed sifiable, and he had a significant financial -con lower in addition to expenditures to accommo- Ninnia Frimp flict of interest. Investigations revealed that, Magnus Stult date a potential employee with autism. in 1997, Wakefield filed a patent for a single The Psychology Club and CAPPPS will be Given the challenges for people on the spec- measles vaccine to compete with the existing hosting a 3-part seminar throughout the month trum to integrate into society, some facts need MMR vaccine. Large-scale studies disprove of May, titled OMG! What Do I Do?!: Tackling to be impressed upon the public. First, autism Wakefield’s research. Gelbar believes confir- Social Anxiety. Topics will include: “How to affects both children and adults; it is never out- mation bias explains this myth’s persistence. Act When You’re Alone and Your Phone Dies”; grown. Second, being equipped with accurate Children receive the MMR vaccine around the “How Not to Cry when Grandparents Ask about scientific and medical information is critical for time many symptoms of autism first appear. School or Significant Others”; and “To Text or people with autism to achieve success in adult- As a result, some families falsely associate vac- Not to Text: How to Decipher and Respond to hood. Accepting myths about the role of par- cines with autism. Those Kinds of Text Messages”. Seminars will ents and vaccines causes tremendous harm. There are numerous treatments, supports, begin on Thursday, May 5th at 3:00 pm and will Through the power of science, medicine, and and services for people with ASD. According continue for three consecutive Thursdays. And human altruism, people with autism can suc- to the CDC, early childhood intervention can don’t you worry! Refreshments will be passed cessfully integrate into society, pursuing their greatly improve developmental outcomes. around to avoid the anxiety of getting up first, goals to enjoy lives closer to what others take Intervention services may include teaching interacting at the table, or getting seconds. for granted. important skills like walking, talking, and For further information, contact Ms. Frimp at nfrimp@MAY MISCHIEF.ne

Attention, NVCC students and faculty: A séance is scheduled for May 12, 2016 in conference room M1097. Save the Endangered It is hoped we will finally learn something Alyssa Katz World Wildlife Fund’s website, you’ll find sev- about Trump’s potential presidency by contact- eral ideas, including species adoption and char- ing the smartest member of his campaign: his Animals are endangered worldwide. According loss of prey, such as deer, which are also hunted itable donations, on how to help these animals hair. Please sign up for tickets, only $219.95 per to a recent report, there are currently 1,356 by humans. Prey populations are also subject from the comfort of your own home. student, at the Office for Psychic Affairs in Suite endangered species. Some of these we’ve heard to loss of habitat due to logging. In order for There’s also a day dedicated to endan- M1082 in the Marie Laveau Annex, adjacent to of, but many are unfamiliar. this species of leopard to increase its popula- gered species, the third Friday in May. This the new Founders Hall Building. One critically endangered species is the tion, prey population has to increase as well. year, National Endangered Species Day falls Previous séances proved unsuccessful, cross river gorilla, whose population is not Another critically endangered animal on May 20th. It’s an awareness day for peo- mainly due to lack of attendance. It has been more than 300 in the world. Threats to this ani- species resides in the ocean, a rare porpoise ple to learn about endangered species and discovered that one person with an IQ averag- mal have occurred from hunting and inbreed- called the vaquita. Fewer than 100 of these how to help them. Celebrated at wildlife ref- ing between 80 and 110 is required to commu- ing. Of the remaining gorillas, few interact, animals remain in the world. Residing off uges, zoos, parks, community centers, aquari- nicate with each individual strand in order to making reproduction a challenge. Hunting is the coast of California, these marine mam- ums, botanical gardens, libraries and schools, spiritually power the gathering. also a threat, despite it being illegal in certain mals are in danger of extinction due to illegal this day stems from the Federal Endangered Questions prepared for this activity countries. There are several other endangered fishing in protected areas. Vaquita often get Species Act, signed by President Nixon in 1973. include: What do you hope to accomplish as gorilla species, but this is one is in more criti- caught in gillnets, the main cause of their crit- National Endangered Species Day was cre- the first really bad hairdo in the Oval Office? cal danger than the others. ical endangerment. ated by the Senate in 2006. Make a change. Is there any chance of building a wall around One of the most endangered species, Other endangered species include the Together, we can help save animals in danger Washington D.C.? When Trump runs his hands according to the World Wildlife Fund, is the chimpanzee, the giant panda, the red panda, of extinction. through you, do you vomit just a little? Do you, Amur leopard, found in scattered areas along orangutan, sea lion, snow leopard, and polar https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/ in fact, have the ability to vomit? Please email the Chinese/Russian border. Population is esti- bear. There are too many endangered species to directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_ other vital questions, with the subject line, May mated at no more than 60. The main threat is list. You may think, how can I help? Well, on the status Mischief, to me, Magnus Stult, THQMagStult@ mail.jok The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016 7

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Faces in the Crowd No Dream Too Big Leon Saunders

Finding a dream is such a wonderful thing, but turning a dream to an ambition is even better. My name is Leon Saunders, and my dream started during my first year of high school when I grew fond of the idea of voice acting--the idea of being heard. For those wondering, voice acting is a performing art, much like theater, where Photo Courtesy of Leon Saunders voices are used for animated characters, audio dramas, or radio productions. The list could guide and properly educate those interested go on. For example, the voices you hear in in this field, who do not know where or how your favorite cartoon or video game, like to start. SpongeBob Squarepants or Joker from the In the club, we not only teach the many Batman series were all done by a person methods of voice acting; we also discuss Double, Double Toil and Trouble behind a microphone. warm-up techniques, where to find work I have been voice acting for 10 years, pro- online, good microphones to buy online The talents of NVCC’s theater department says Fight Director Rob Richnavsky is finding fessionally for almost 4 years. When I first within a budget, script practicing, and many will radiate far from campus this June, as the cast a pleasure to work with because he began voice acting, I was not the man I am other topics. Another club goal is to gather Professor Burton Tedesco and five of his acting and his students are already skilled at stage today. I was a rather quiet, shy and intro- those who share common interests and make students take the stage in Shakespeare’s bloody combat. Macbeth will run at 8:00 PM Fridays verted individual, which had such a det- connections between VAC and different clubs, tragedy, Macbeth. The production will be staged and Saturdays, June 10, 11, 17 and 18, with a rimental impact on my ability to voice act. such as Stage Society and DAT. by Phoenix Stage Company at Clockwork 3:00 PM matinee on Sunday, June 12. For more However, over the years, with strong deter- Recently, VAC and DAT had the oppor- Repertory Theatre, 133 Main Street, Oakville. information, call (860) 417-2505. mination and support, voice acting changed tunity to collaborate on a project to offer Tedesco, who has previously played the me into an expressive and outspoken man. our collective voice through a public service murderous Macbeth, is thrilled to return to the Photo: (from left to right) When I started, everything I knew about announcement in regards to sexual harass- role accompanied by his students, all of whom Edward Montoya…..Seyton voice acting was self-taught; there was no ment. We’re planning more in the near future. auditioned for their roles at an open casting Daniel Morrow………MacDuff guidance from a professional voiceover art- If you’re interested in joining the VAC, or have call. Tedesco is clearly proud that the talent Burton Tedesco…….Macbeth ist in the Waterbury area. Even now, I have any questions, we meet every Tuesday and and drive of his theater students was apparent Brian Bowyer…………Banquo yet to find one. This is why I decided to start Wednesday 2:00–3:30 PM in room K710. We to Phoenix Stage. Not only are they featuring Preston Bogan………Malcolm the Voice Acting Club (VAC) at NVCC, to hope to see you there! NVCC students in key roles, Tedesco also Kathryn Lynch……….Gentlewoman

Arts to Inspire X-Files Reopened? NVCC’s Music and Dance Departments are Robert Wilson X-Files: I Want To Believe, have been separated. Don’t Miss! offering a rich array of events representing On January 24th, Mulder no longer works for the FBI; Scully Spring Fling - Wednesday May 4th countless hours of rehearsal and dedication. a legendary works at a D.C.-area hospital. Through a fan of –11:00am-2:00pm Leever Atrium Plaza Show your some support! television series their work on the “X-Files” they are reunited th The College Chorale, Jazz Ensembles, and Fresh Ink Readings - Wednesday May 4 returned to the to investigate a possible case of alien/human private lesson students will hold a spring –3:00pm-5:00pm Café West airwaves for insemination. Other episodes shifted, in typi- music festival, 7:30 PM, Friday, May 6, in the Tamarack Holocaust Remembrance a limited, six- cal series’ fashion, between the ongoing alien – Mainstage Theater. Students will present solo episode run. The conspiracy focus and stand-alone creature/vil- Friday May 6th 10:00am-1:00pm Interfaith selections; the jazz groups will play under Center, T601 X-Files began on lain stories. Episode six ended in dramatic cliff- direction of Henry Lugo, and the chorale, con- September 10, hanger fashion. Concert Band Spring Concert – Saturday ducted by Dr. Andrew Ardizzoia, will per- th 1993, continuing With the mini-event’s success, FOX has a May 7 - 7:30pm-9:00pm Mainstage form selections by Barber and Brahms, as well for nine seasons chance to revive the series for a full season. th as Schubert’s Mass in G Major with orchestra. Spring Exam Cram - Tuesday May 10 - until its “end” Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny have CT Pops!, NVCC’s resident concert band, 9:00am- 1:00pm ACE - E500/Library on May 19, 2002. already voiced that they would love to return will present “Music Across America,” 7:30 PM, Formal Spring Dance Concert The series also for a full season if able, and creator Chris Carter – Saturday, May 7, in the Mainstage. The fami- Thursday May 12th & Friday May 13th – gave life to two has stated that if FOX orders another season, ly-friendly program consists of popular selec- 7:00-9:00pm Mainstage feature films, The X-Files in 1996, and 2008’s they will. tions with an American regional twist, as well th The X-Files: I Want To Believe. The sequel film’s Overall this new edition to X-Files mythos Leadership Banquet - Thursday May 19 as medleys from West Side Story, Chicago, and success helped reinvigorate interest in the was a welcome, although concept-shattering, 5:00pm-10:00pm Grand Oak Villa Porgy and Bess. series. addition to the series as a whole. I would rate Graduation Ceremony th May 12th and 13th at 7:00 PM, NVCC’s Dance Thursday May 26 At the start of episode one, we are rein- this “season” a 10/10 for its ability to return to 2:00pm –The Palace Theatre Program, sponsored by the Terpsichorean troduced to FBI agents Dana Scully and Fox its roots, maintaining the “soul” of the series Dance Club, will present a spring dance con- Mulder, who, since their last appearance in The even after a decade-plus television break. cert in the Mainstage auditorium, with a sug- gested donation of $10. Prof. Megan Boyd’s talented students will also appear at 6:00 PM, May 25th at Waterbury’s Mattatuck Museum, performing Boyd’s original choreography to A World of Change celebrate artists in the exhibition, Making Her SPOalumniTLIGHT There are dozens of academic programs in My last day in the country, a woman Mark. This one-time performance will be free eight different schools and 154 student orga- approached me and two other journalism with museum admission. College students will nizations. Quinnipiac had nothing but possi- students on the trip. She spoke slowly and be admitted free with valid ID. bilities for me. But I never imagined I would carefully in Spanish. Her baby was in the As the semester winds down, celebrate the travel to Nicaragua over spring break to study hospital and needed formula. She didn’t efforts of NVCC’s Fine Arts students. Music and my passion. want our money; she wanted to take us to dance can refresh the finals-weary soul. I went with nine other students in my jour- the pharmacy to buy it for her. We wanted to nalism class and our professor. We traveled help her, so we followed her for a few blocks to Leon, Nicaragua and stayed for nine days. to get the formula. The pharmacist wrote Speak Up Are you inter- While there we met with schoolteachers, stu- down the price. We gave her everything we ested in where dents, women’s rights activists, business own- had left in Nicaraguan córdobas (about $15) your Student Activities Fees are spent? If ers, artists, former Sandanistas and people but it wasn’t enough. She walked away, still so, voice your opinion at NVCC’s Student who fought during their country’s revolution. searching for someone to help. Government meetings held every Wednesday, We talked to people about their livelihoods, NVCC taught me how to be a success- 4-5 p.m. in L501, across from the Library. For their struggles; we learned their stories the ful student. The rigor of being editor of The more information call 203-596-2185, stop Photo Courtesy of Clare Dignan best we could. Tamarack more than prepared me for what I by S516, or [email protected]. Each time, we were welcomed with open- face in my journalism classes currently. But Clare Dignan ness and warmth. They wanted to share their nothing would’ve prepared me for that trip. stories as much as we wanted to hear them. Quinnipiac didn’t even really prepare me, Public Safety I’ve been gone from NVCC only a year, but What they deal with on a daily basis I had only though that was the focus of our class. It I’m a world away. I’m attending Quinnipiac imagined: teachers struggling to buy school didn’t prepare me to help that woman. The Department University to earn a bachelor’s in journalism. supplies, women seeking safety from domes- only thing that could’ve prepared me was NVCC gave me the jumping point to get into tic abuse, street vendors selling what they can experiencing the trip. Routine Number, Ext. 8113. Quinnipiac and to travel the world. to make a living. Travel does change you, but mostly it Emergency Number Ext. 8112 I had a lot of expectations for my adven- I had gone there to report on these people’s challenges you. Traveling to Quinnipiac has ture at Quinnipiac. It is a well-regarded lives so hopefully I could make a difference challenged me as a journalist and as a stu- The department is staffed: university and has been ranked among the when I wrote about them. Hopefully, I could dent. Traveling to Nicaragua challenged my 24 hours per day • 365 days per year top 20 best journalism programs nationally. bring some attention to that part of the world. idea of the world and of myself. The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016 Opinions 9 Recently Uncaregivers Need Not Apply Thank You All Read Christopher Gordon Connecticut plans to close two residential making sure the young man was able to see her, Finding Community Student Steve Delvalle on facilities dedicated to caring for intellectually his tension still at maximum level. Her com- Chris Gordon Hemingway’s For Whom and developmentally disabled individuals in ments about this being common behavior for the Bell Tolls June. In an effort to save money, the state has him were delivered in a cold and disturbingly This past year I have decided to outsource care of these individuals unfeeling manner. been honored to write America’s greatest storyteller delivers a to private companies. for Naugatuck Valley harrowing tale in his seminal work For Whom The move has been called “a big step” by This is the sort of incident often faced by Community College’s the Bell Tolls. Hemingway’s longest novel, Leslie Simoes, Executive Director of Arc of CT, caregivers, and it is not a line of work suited school newspaper. The and arguably his best, is perhaps best saved who is clearly pleased by this decision. It will to seemingly indifferent or uncaring people. Tamarack group are for a cold, dark winter’s day. Admittedly a potentially allow more money to service even Effective caregivers are a special breed; they bright, engaging and depressing story, as many great books are, it’s more individuals in desperate need. must possess boundless patience and energy. hardworking writers, all too real in its depiction of the cruelty of war. Recently, though, an unhappy event trans- Their first thought must always be for the well- not to mention there are only two editors Central themes include hopelessness in the face pired at a local emergency room, concerning being of their clients. The caregiver in this inci- reviewing the entire newspaper each month. of certain death, morality, suicide, and war’s a man with a severe cognitive disability. The dent showed no compassion or understanding And did I mention the brilliant creative futility. These recurring feelings are countered young man, in his mid-twenties, was visibly for her client, and if this behavior was the norm designer who, somehow singlehandedly, by the brief and desperate love affair between distressed and clinging to a small tablet for the for that patient, then she also showed no con- manages to keep our newspaper looking the protagonist and a refugee. comfort he needed during the multi-hour wait cern for the safety of bystanders near her client. amazing? It is a little daunting for a rookie The story takes place during the Spanish before a nurse could examine him. This young She did not guide the young man around the such as myself being surrounded by such Civil War between 1936 and 1939. In that pre- man was being attended by a hired caregiver. area to search for an outlet, nor did she ask the talent, but also an incredible learning cursor conflict to World War II, the Republic, The tablet the young man needed to relieve ER staff if public charging stations were avail- experience. backed by the Soviets, fought to stop the his anxiety was likely to run out of power. able. Rather, it seemed her goal was to make While we only formally meet once a Nationalist fascist regime under Francisco With great distress, he attempted to frantically sure the young man, who was visibly upset week to discuss the overall creation of The Franco and backed by Hitler and Mussolini. search for a power outlet, but none were avail- from the moment he arrived at the ER, felt as Tamarack, most of us spend the rest of the Having spent much time adoring Spain before able. The caregiver then proceeded to demand scared as possible. week crafting articles that will hopefully the war, which is where several of his books the tablet from the young man, attempting to This is the sort of person the state could end inform, inspire, or possibly even infuriate take place, Hemingway felt inclined to partic- forcibly remove it from her client’s hands. up hiring in an effort to save money: unqual- you, our readers. In between completing ipate when fighting broke out. He witnessed Obviously distressed and growing more ified people in it for a paycheck, who have no class assignments and day jobs to pay the horrible atrocities and intense combat on the frantic each second, an ill-fated tug-of-war took business working as caregivers. NVCC students bills, each staff writer and editor works on front lines while reporting on the side of the place between this mentally disabled man and intending to enter a field caring for disabled creating something the entire school can be Republic. Witnessing conflict firsthand shaped his caregiver, ultimately resulting in a physical patients must remember that first word: CARE. proud of. We do this all without thought of his novel, and many characters and experiences assault against the woman. Eventually, secu- People with cognitive disabilities, and anyone monetary compensation. are taken from ordeals Hemingway encoun- rity services were able to contain the raging else requiring extra care, deserve better than The Tamarack is the sort of gathering tered reporting the war; this gives him the young man, but that is not where the incident to be treated as merely a means to a paycheck. that is once-in-a-lifetime, for myself that disturbing ability to portray war with a bru- ended. The caregiver was still standing nearby, is. Being a fan of a certain comedic televi- tal truth. sion program, I never realized how true to The plot follows American demolitions life such a community can actually be. We expert Robert Jordan, who lived in Spain before are a definite group of characters: the hard- the war and is fighting for the Republic. The 471 working Editor-in-Chief who is always sup- pages cover about four days time, starting with Y? Not! Psychology of Apology portive (even as deadlines pass); the Faculty Jordan receiving his orders, and ending with Advisor, dedicated to seeing his students the battle to carry them out. The mission is to Jessica Ney succeed (and willing to listen in silent hor- demolish a bridge so Nationalist forces can’t ror as Biology and A&P students talk about I’m running late to class, walking, nearly the shoes of our gender stereotypes, we con- counter an upcoming offensive. Jordan and dissections); the “Deadline Diva” who can jogging, through the halls. I’ve got to finish a stantly apologize. Ladies are quiet and polite, his guide, who plays a large role, sneak behind produce amazing articles in mere hours paper and find a stapler, and in front of me are the image of virtue and submissiveness. To enemy lines to link up with guerilla fighters (super impressive in my book.) There are three people walking abreast, laughing and stand up for ourselves, to assert our rights as loyal to the Republic to aid his mission. This so many more I should mention, but sadly talking and taking up the whole hallway. I slow people is against everything our culture has group comprises most of the main characters; space is limited. to a crawl and fight a sigh. At first chance I rush taught us. Therefore, being assertive is consid- the story revolves around them hiding in the The Tamarack is not only about writ- past them, apologizing as I squeeze into a ball ered shocking and offensive. To ease the blow, mountains, fighting the fascists. ing; it is a group of clever, talented, and and slip by, taking care not to bump a soul. we add “sorry” to every declarative statement, Among this group is the leader, described funny friends, one of whom will be leav- But was I wrong? No. I was the one incon- like we’re afraid to have an opinion, afraid to as a once great man, descended into alcoholism ing at the end of the semester for UCONN. venienced, wasn’t I? So why is it I was the one exist. and apathy. With him is his wife, who holds While I still have the chance, I would like to spluttering out an apology as I tripped over Why can’t we say what’s on our minds? the operation together and tries to keep them say a special thanks to Senior Staff Writer, my own feet? Why couldn’t I ask those boys--politely, or not- in line. There are several other soldiers, and a Richard Bosco. Rich’s work for The Tamarack According to a study by Scientific -to move? The hallways of a school are not refugee girl they saved from the Nationalists. has been impressive to say the least. In fact American, women are more likely to apolo- theirs to own, nor is this world. Face it, boys, I Jordan takes a liking to this woman, learning I have read his work more than once in an gize than men, because we have a lower thresh- live here, too. the Nationalists executed her parents, raped effort to copy elements of his style for my old for what is considered “offensive”. In other I am frustrated. I am tired, and I want a her, and destroyed their town. Throughout own articles. “If you’re going to steal, steal words, men are less likely to consider some- change. It’s time to start asking for what we the bleak bulk of the story the bright spot is from the best,” they say. thing worthy of an apology. But enough is want, no apologies. Been at a job for three Jordan meeting the girl, who makes him ratio- You might read these words and think enough, ladies! Consider how many times you years? Ask for a raise. Boyfriend being rude? nalize his upcoming demise by coming to The Tamarack isn’t as fun as ______say sorry each day. We apologize for having to Tell him so. Someone in your way? Ask them to believe we’re lucky for every day we get. No (add your club or circle of friends). That’s work, we apologize for returning a meal with a move. Don’t forget your please and thank you, fool, Jordan is basically certain the mission is something I hope you’ll be thinking, any- hair in it, we apologize when we bring attention but being polite can be accomplished without a one-way trip. This inescapable threat of mor- way. Everyone should have the sort of expe- to ourselves. What is it about being a woman “sorry” crashing the party. tality permeates the entire ordeal. rience I’ve found writing for the newspaper. that is so offensive? There is hope, ladies, but it requires being Interestingly, Hemingway included the Having fun with awesome people who help In a NY Times article, Sloane Crosley the eloquent, intelligent, assertive women I perspective of an enemy soldier. The thoughts you build skills you will use for the future writes, “For so many women, myself included, know you are! If we’re afraid to speak our of a lieutenant fighting for the Nationalists are is the best way to learn. included at brief but important climaxes of the apologies are inexorably linked with our con- minds, our lives will never change. To get what story. He’s remorseful for all the killing, and ception of politeness.” So in our attempt to fill we want, we need to articulate it. continuously prays. Hemingway included him to show both sides as equally human, to show both suffer. After all, Hemingway knew all Color-coding wars were started by leaders for personal gain, not the poor people fighting them. Nicole Hayes efficiently create and manage slaves. Lynch favorable (lighter) color. The film also allows In another section, Jordan grapples with stated, “You must use the dark skin slaves vs. lighter-complexioned women to share their his perspective on suicide, shifting between Although the year is 2016, racial discrimination the light skin slaves, and the light skin slaves vs. experiences. Though the film was meant to be considering it a cowardly act and a legitimate is still occurring. Colorism, discrimination the dark skin slaves….They must love, respect educational, it perpetuates attitudes that divide escape from a horrible fate. This is a recurring based on one’s color, is rampant in society. and trust only us…the slaves themselves will Black communities. theme in the Hemingway family’s life and The article, Understanding Colorism and its remain perpetually distrustful of each other.” Willie Lynch believed it crucial to promote work. Ernest’s father committed suicide, as did Effects on Society, states, “Colorism can result As a result, slave masters separated slaves by division amongst African slaves, to obtain the author, and his daughter years later. in legalized discrimination against people of color, treating darker slaves less favorably. power over them. Deeming dark skinned slaves Personally, this is my third favorite certain pigmentations, resulting in a loss of Lighter slaves were often assigned house duties, inferior promoted the fallacy that lighter is Hemingway novel, only because it’s more opportunities and social care... In most cases, while darker slaves performed hard physical better. However, this attitude must not con- dense than others. But it’s still easy to read, groups with the lightest skin tones are awarded labor. This effectively created pigment-based tinue. Our modern world is divisive enough; which is part of Hemingway’s genius. He con- special opportunities and privileges.” These rifts—and a lasting attitude linking lighter skin assigning relative value to individuals based veys potent emotion and ideas with simple, practices cause division within the Black and higher value. on the color of their skin is harmful and small- concise, effective language, whereas contem- community. No wonder, that has always been Fast-forwarding, Lynch’s ideology is prev- minded, One way society can end the damag- poraries like Faulkner and Fitzgerald required the intention. alent in today’s film industry. A 2011 Netflix ing effects of colorism is to address it. This can more thought and explanation to achieve the Evidence of colorism can be traced to documentary, Dark Girls, provides misconcep- be done by examining the root causes of divi- same effect. Add this classic to your must- the slave trade in North America. A British tions that women who are darker love them- sion within Black communities. By recognizing read list. slave master in the West Indies, Willie Lynch selves less because of their skin color. Scenes that beauty and worth are not limited to certain was invited to give a speech in 1712 Colonial highlighting this explain how some women shades, we can work together to end negative Virginia, providing instruction on how to purchase cosmetics to appear to be a more stereotypes based on skin complexion. 10 Opinions The Tamarack, May 1 , 2016

The state’s financial woes aren’t going to debate. I don’t mean to disparage Van Halen, Otaku Sunnyside Up solve themselves anytime soon. Isn’t it time for but he doesn’t have a tenth of Hendrix’s feel- Torri Cyr us all to put our heads together and look for a ing or versatility. Out-of-Town The current CT state budget crisis has many of solution? Maybe, just maybe, one answer can Johnny Winter said, “I had tremendous be found by looking to the skies. respect for [Hendrix]...he is still way, way above Robert Wilson us feeling like we’re living under a permanent gray cloud. Money’s tight, and no one’s quite any other guitar player who has ever been. Not sure of a solution. But maybe the answer is just technically—everything: feeling-wise, and right behind those clouds. The sun can provide Readers Respond he could use gimmicks, really make them work.” light, heat, and energy for all. Could it also be The show was fantastic. Wallingford’s Dear Editor, an antidote to our state’s budget problems? It Oakdale Theatre, an indoor venue, has amazing I would like to recognize Personal Hell: One doesn’t take money to buy sunlight, so why not acoustics, but was quiet compared to hearing Man’s Story. With April being Sexual Assault figure out how to use that free energy here on Soundgarden there years ago. Unfortunately, Awareness Month, it was nice to see one of campus? There are many ways to accomplish people who live nearby incessantly complained your writers bring attention to sexual assault of this that will also help save the earth from toxic about noise, so they keep the volume down. men. Sexual assault is a hard subject to discuss carbon emissions. And the best part for those Eric Johnson was one of the first perform- and is most common among women. Your thinking of green paper is that solar power ers. His renditions of “Third Stone from the writer, Joshua Rodriguez, raised awareness could help CT save thousands of dollars. Sun” and “One Rainy Wish” were surreal. He in his article by writing about his life. It is Solar energy can be used to produce elec- should’ve played second to last; he was that One of the most important goals as a club not easy to tell someone...but Joshua put it in tricity along with production of heat. NVCC’s good. Next up was Ozzy Osbourne’s Zakk officer is to make sure your club members the newspaper, so others can see his story. roofs are flat with the perfect surface to mount Wylde. His set had a metal edge, like Hendrix are happy. As president of the Otaku Club He is strong-willed to share his story. The solar panels, and our parking lots are perfectly he had come out in the 80s or 90s. Johnson was here at NVCC, I, along with my fellow officers, sentences that really stuck out to me were: situated to also build solar roofs if needed. The more enjoyable, but Wylde playing “Manic planned a one-day trip to Anime Boston 2016. “We are not victims; we are survivors, and we new Founders Allied Health Building could be Depression” was a highlight. Kenny Wayne Although it did take some time getting all the are not defined by the situations we have been first to start off the solar project since it is still Shepherd, a disciple of Stevie Ray Vaughan, correct paperwork done--gathering medical through. It is not easy to forget what has been under construction. The savings would out- himself a Hendrix disciple, fit right in. His ver- information and confirming contact info—the done, and the healing process takes time, but it weigh the expense of solar panels, and, pro- sions of “Fire” and “The Wind Cries Mary” event was worth all the preparation. does get better and survivors can still live a full vided environmentally friendly materials were were delightful. We spent Saturday, March 26th at the Hynes life.” In something so tragic, Joshua was able used, the solar panels themselves should not The end of the show was unreal. Bassist Billy Convention Center in Boston, attending pan- to find his way out. His article can help others have a negative effect on the environment. With Cox performed. He met Hendrix in the military els, watching cosplayers perform skits they come out and tell somebody. the school’s engineering and manufacturing in 1961, where they jammed years before becom- had written, and generally enjoying the atmo- Sincerely, Emily Matos classes, perhaps students might even be able ing famous. Hendrix brought Cox into the fold sphere in the area. From what club members to design and build our own panels. in 1969 to replace Noel Redding. They continued have said, and what I have seen them post on As there are not always sunny days, stor- playing together, including at Woodstock, until social media, they truly enjoyed the experience, age batteries collect and hold unused solar Iconic Experience Hendrix died in September 1970. especially since most of our members had never energy to be accessed during days of rain or Steve Delvalle Playing with Billy was living legend Buddy been to an anime convention before. snow. Not only would this help us save money, Guy, a last link between Chicago blues and With our budget for Anime Boston 2017 but if successful, NVCC could earn money The Experience Hendrix Tour was as close as rock and roll. Early on, as a session musician already approved, the Otaku Club will begin by selling surplus energy to the electric com- one can get to hearing Jimi perform live again. for Chess Records, he played alongside mythic fundraising to earn the last bit of funds needed pany. There could be a tax break for installing Anybody who knows guitar knows Jimi characters Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and to pay for admission cost. We also need to plan solar, and the college might be eligible for grant Hendrix was the best. Innovation, feeling, Little Walter. Guy was a tremendous influence. who will be driving, who will be riding with monies to explore green energy alternatives. technical skill, imagination, showmanship, he Hendrix cited Guy as one of his favorites, emu- whom, and what activities we’ll be attend- The University of Maryland Medical System had it all. That he could write such profound lating his stage presence and revolutionary ing throughout the day. Once everything is is eliminating a significant amount of carbon songs and sing as well is mind-blowing. techniques. Seeing Guy play “Voodoo Child,” planned, we can go and enjoy the day as a dioxide produced through the use of electricity. When people debate guitarists, it’s always “Hey Joe,” and “Red House” was unbelievable. group with a common interest in anime and In one year, by reducing dependence on tradi- between Eddie Van Halen and Hendrix. How I wish I’d caught the concert a few years ago Japanese culture--but more importantly, as tional electrical production, they will cut emis- anyone could put Van Halen above Page, Beck, when Jimi’s drummer, Mitch Mitchell, was still friends on an adventure. sions by an amount equivalent to that of about Clapton, May, Harrison, or Vaughan, let alone around, though Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Chris 697 passenger cars. Jimi Hendrix, is lunacy—but that’s the usual Layton held it down.

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I was born on 8/8/’88 and raised in the “Brooklyn” section of Waterbury, just minutes from NVCC. My father, also Gary Henry, worked as a machinist, and my mother, Yvonne Henry, stayed at home to raise my brother and two sisters in our small, 2-bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. We didn’t have a car, so we took the city bus everywhere, or we walked. I didn’t get in trouble much, only when it came to my sister, Jessica. One time my dad came home from work and found me basically strangling her. Photos Courtesy of Gary Henry He tossed me like a beanbag and made me years after my accident, I found out NVCC write, “I will not touch Jessica” for 3 hours a has a Physical Therapist Assistant program, day for a week. It was the worst. and I began taking pre-reqs and core classes. There were always children around when Getting into the program was no walk in I was growing up. My sister had two children the park, but I fought and fought until I before she was eighteen, and I had my son, was accepted. Anytime I have doubts, I just Ethan, when I was 19. I moved to the other think of the time when I was a patient on the side of town with Ethan’s mother, Sam, while burn unit. My accident made me realize I am Last summer I trekked across the United States is far from accurate. I don’t have my own I was working as a lifeguard. I wanted it to capable of doing anything I put my mind to, with a full access pass to SIGGRAPH 2015, a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. DAT does have work, but a few years later she moved out. and I want to give other people that same Digital Arts Mecca. I had devised a plan for an online presence, though, at https://www. I got a job in 2012 at a propane Company opportunity. the five-day conference that I thought would facebook.com/DAT.NVCC/. Check us out and in Shelton. I was 22, and it was very exciting allow me to see everything that was offered. be sure to like us on FB for news on my trip. at first because I was starting to make decent Unfortunately, that plan fell short. Once My journey this time will be broadcast to money. Eventually I wanted to do more than immersed, I realized how much more there the NVCC community and beyond. By putting propane; therefore, I started taking classes was to experience, and I ended up missing this in print, I have now held myself account- at NVCC. Two weeks after starting class, I more than I should have. The knowledge I able to share my journey with you on Facebook. got hurt at work. I was at a customer’s house, gained from last year has better prepared me You get only a few pieces of information to and a gas leak caused the whole house to for this year. I now know what I need to make start: I will begin my journey from NVCC on explode. I was burned over 55% of my body. a priority. July 17, and I will be heading to SIGGRAPH I was treated at Bridgeport Hospital’s burn How does this become an interactive adven- 2016 in Anaheim, CA, then back again. Your unit, where I fought for my life for over two ture? One might automatically assume I am a job, should you choose to accept it, is to follow months. I had over a dozen surgeries and social media aficionado since I am the Program my journey. The more likes I get on each post, spent the next two years in physical and occu- Coordinator for Digital Arts Technology. That the more I will post. See you this summer! pational therapy. Once I was independent again, I started volunteering, sharing my story with patients Loved it? Hated it? Send us your letters in response to articles, features, and profiles in The amarack.T Limit on Bridgeport’s burn unit. After all I’ve been them to 200 words and email them to [email protected] with the subject like READERS RESPOND. Letters may through, I knew what I wanted to do with be edited for length and grammar. my life. I simply want to help people. Two

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