the campus FALL/WINTER 2018/19 eye ANOKA-RAMSEY STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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By Ashley Johnson Staff Writer Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids Campus Anoka-Ramsey Community Col- 11200 Mississippi Blvd NW lege has a long-standing tradition of Coon Rapids, MN 55433 supporting student media on campus. The Coon Rapids campus has main- Cambridge Campus tained a student newspaper for over 50 300 Spirit River Dr S, years, nearly as long as the college has Cambridge, MN 55008 existed. FALL/WINTER 2018-19 Cambridge campus began its student newspaper tradition two decades later. Coon Rapids Staff : Andrew Hayes, From 1985 until 1997, the Cambridge Alysha Hovorka, Jeff rey Leonard, David campus student newspaper was known as the Rum River Review. From 1998 Letellier, Zak McPherson, Michael Nguy- to 2013, it was called The Ink Spot. In en, Katie Runge, Ben Tenyes the spring of 2013, the Cambridge and Cambridge Staff : Fallow Fahnestock, Coon Rapids campuses merged their Cambridge Staff Fall 2018 (From left to right) Fallow Fahnestock, two papers to create the Campus Eye. Ashley Johnson, Abby Paulus, Ellie Resen- Ellie Resenbrink, Abby Paulus, Megan Roiger, Ashley Johnson brink, Megan Roiger This spring brings about more changes a more coherent whole for our readers, editions each semester. We are excited Advisors: Melody L. Hoff mann for our campus newspapers as the Cam- so we are returning to a separate about the benefi ts that this change will bridge campus will become The Ink Mackenzie Krzmarzick newspaper model, focusing on separate have for both of our newspapers and re- Spot once again. Our staff writers are websites and social media accounts. main dedicated to bringing the students passionate about the events on our two of our respective campuses the news OUR MISSION campuses and know that our diff erent The Campus Eye is published by students of the Coon Our two campuses will still collab- that matters most to them. campus locations have vastly diff erent orate to create the satire and print Rapids and Cambridge campuses of Anoka-Ramsey cultures. We want to make our content Community College. The purpose of The Campus Eye is to provide news from both campuses and views of their students and staff . The newspaper also provides an opportunity for student reporters, photographers and designers to gain experience covering news and producing a newspaper. appear healthy, and sever- Articles on these pages represent the opinions of the quarter panel near the head- al concerns were called in to writers and the Coon Rapids/Cambridge campuses or The Campus Eye staff highlights light, and cracked windshield. authorities. Animal control the student body. security reports from the semes- Bicycle sustained damage; was contacted, and responded ter. Full security reports can CONTRIBUTING TO THE THE CAMPUS EYE be found online through Safety CRPD obtained statements with no visual of the animal. If you are an Anoka-Ramsey student and are interested from both involved, and no No further action taken. in submitting a story to our media organization, please & Security at Anoka-Ramsey email [email protected] Community College citation was issued.Incident report and police report com- Cambridge CORRECTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS pleted. To bring a factual error to the attention of the staff or Coon Rapids to comment about the fairness or completeness of Public Safety while on rou- information you see in the The Campus Eye contact: A moving vehicle struck Public Safety was contacted tine patrol noticed an east side Melody L. Hoff mann (Coon Rapids) a bicyclist while crossing by an instructor who stated window was missing from the melody.hoff [email protected] Mackenzie Krzmarzick (Cambridge) the street near the approach they needed assistance for a vacated humanities building. [email protected]. near Lot 1, on college drive. sick student. Assessment on Cambridge PD contacted, Vehicle was heading south- scene determined 911 did not took photos and issued po- Follow The Campus Eye online bound, when and the bicyclist need to be contacted. Student lice report. A cursory check approached, went off of the stated they did not need med- of the property yielded nega- News website updated weekly: curb heading northeast and ical attention. Instructor noti- tive results. Facilities sealed TheCampusEye.com striking the vehicles front fi ed, report completed. the window. No further action quarter panel. 911 was con- taken. Facebook: TheCampusEyeARCC tacted, and CRPD responded. CRPD and Public Safety were No injuries reported by either contacted on a fox that had Twitter: The_Campus_Eye motorist or bicyclist. Dam- strayed very close to college age to vehicle consisted of a campus. The fox did not Instagram: TheCampusEye scratched passenger front A Senate in Recovery Aft er the removal and reinstatement of its president, the senate fi lls empty positions and works on clarifying its constitution.
By Jeff rey Leonard, Staff Writer
ing online, establishing manner unfi t for the Senate” to be appropriate methods of open to interpretation. campaigning, and deter- mining how complaints Muhammad has run for president are to be investigated. two times in as many years, win- Since that correspon- ning the popular vote in both in- dence, the senate has at- stances. Shepherd found the will tempted to take this ad- of the student body to be crucial vice under consideration as well. and integrate what they feel is necessary for busi- This semester, student senate ness to return to normal. meetings have continued on with business, discussing and detail- Muhammad was accused ing their plans and goals for the by a fellow student of semester. On Sept. 19, mandato- inappropriate campaign ry equity training for all senate behavior when he began members was conducted. telling students to vote for student senate by way of “I’m honored to be part of an an email that was sent out award-winning team and humble to all of the student body to serve as ARCC Student Sen- last spring. In his inves- ate President,” Muhammad said tigation. Shepherd found in a prepared statement sent to the email to contain vague The Campus Eye. “Through this wording. lens I approach each day with the interests of the students at the He said that the email forefront of my thoughts. It is Student senate members meet on Sept. 19 on the Coon Rapids campus. The Coon Rapids Student Senate meets every with the link to vote could the mission of the ARCC Student Wednesday at 2 p.m. Photo by Jeff rey Leonard be misconstrued as a sur- Senate to help raise the gradua- vey due to the subject line tion rate of our campus through The Coon Rapids’ campus stu- confl icts involving course load summer into his campaign be- “we want your opinion.” ‘real life’ outreach, connected- dent senate has gone through and off -campus work. Other stu- havior. His campaigning behav- Shepherd concluded it would not ness and working together.” many changes over the fall se- dents fi led these positions. Em- ior was the main concern that led be unreasonable for Muhammad mester. Senate members have manuel Rojas has been appointed to his removal. Hanson requested to fear that students would be un- rewritten many sections of its as vice president of the student the investigation which was con- aware that the email was indeed constitution and brought on new senate. He is also involved with ducted by Minnesota State Sys- the way by which to vote, and so senators as former senators leave. the LatinX Club and works with tem Director for Student Devel- Muhammad proceeded to inform Senate President Elijah Muham- several other clubs and organi- opment Paul Shepherd. them where to vote, not how to mad retained his position as pres- zations on campus to improve vote. ident after being removed from campus life. Faisel Alfahed is a In a correspondence document his position in April by senate new senator who is also a mem- between Anoka-Ramsey Com- Student senate members relied on members. ber of Business Professionals of munity College President Kent their bylaws to remove Muham- American. Rille Kiefert has been Hanson and student senate lead- mad in April. Shepherd found “Things are returning to normal, appointed the public relations co- ership regarding Muhammed’s the senate bylaws to be unsatis- I have hope for the future,” Mu- ordinator. removal and reinstatement, Han- factory, and “Greatly in need of hammad said. son suggested improvements to revision.” The general student Anoka-Ramsey President Kent operations in the senate, include senate conduct also played a role The student senate lost senators Hanson reinstated Muhammad establishing rules for interaction in Shepherd’s decision, Shepherd this semester due to scheduling after an investigation over the with students while they are vot- found the line “Senate members can be removed for behaving in a
Page 3 From a Magazine Cover to Robbing Someone at Gunpoint
Tony Hoff man visited the Coon Rapids campus to tell his story of addiction and his path to sobriety.
By Michael Nguyen, Staff Writer
look we don’t get to choose whether or not we are addicts.
These are things we often fi nd out in the college years,” Hoff man said.
Hoff man suggest asking people with addiction how they are feel- ing. He also suggested one way to help people with addiction is to help them realize their unique- Tony Hoff man speaks to the Coon Rapids campus commuinity on Oct. 4 in the Performance Gym. ness and turn that into something Photos by Isaiah Bishop they are passionate about. On Oct. 4, Pro BMXer and Rio For Hoff man, what Olympic Coach Tony Hoff man started as partying and “It gave me a new perspective on came to tell his story in front of smoking weed once how addicts feel. I never really a packed Anoka-Ramsey gym on a month, eventually thought of asking addicts how the Coon Rapids campus. Stu- led to him using dirty they feel and taking that next step dents came to listen to Hoff man gutter water to mix and how that may help them,” tell the story of his life of addic- with his heroin. He said Kailey Levin, a student at tion. It’s a story fi lled with deci- described that once Anoka-Ramsey. sions and choices that led Hoff - you walk through the man down a path of destruction. doors of using drugs Hoff man will continue sharing his story with as many people Hoff man delivered powerful you can’t just turn “I have felt it’s been my calling as possible. He fi nished by say- stories as he took the audience back; your life is changed forev- since 2007 when I was in a prison ing that people can change and through events that ultimately led er. cell to share my story,” Hoff man recovery is possible. He hopes him to heroin addiction. Hoff man said after his talk. also provided insight into his Hoff man’s journey ultimately led to be able to help and reach peo- ple through his life experiences. mind during the times of addic- him to sleeping outside of his old Hoff man said knows he’s an ad- Hoff man also runs the Freewheel tion. high school and eventually led dict. He knows there is addiction Project a non-profi t organization him to years in prison. Prison is in his family. He stated repeated- for kids. For more information “It was really insightful and in- where Hoff man decided to make ly to the audience that addiction visit his website, tonyhoff man- spiring for him to share hostory a change in his life and began his is a part of the mind. It consumes speaking.com. like that,” said Taylor Thoennes, transformation into the man he is your brain making the addiction
a student at Anoka-Ramsey. today. Now he is a former BMX the only thing you think about. pro, Olympic coach, and public As a gifted athlete in high school, speaker. “There is a stigma related around Hoff man landed a cover of a addiction and that is that they are BMX magazine. As Hoff man people that lack will power or would state, not even three years Hoff man sat down with The they’re people who make dumb later he would be robbing some- Campus Eye after his talk and choices. College students are a one at gunpoint for OxyContin. meet and greet on campus. good audience to understand,
Page 4 Th e Queer-Trans Union is Building Community Together QTU members participated in the Minnesota OUT! Campus Conference and attended the “WAAFRIKA 123” play this semester.
Submitted by the Queer-Trans Union “There were all these break-outs The Coon Rapids campus Queer- The conference had an impact on about how to engage in this conver- Trans Union student organization QTU members. “You really watch sation and how to bring awareness has invested time in learning about this group of people begin to let to your campus and communities to and building community, both in the go of their self-editing that they educate people on what it means to LGBTQIA+ community and here at do non-stop and be able to just be be supportive, all that stuff ,” Aspling Anoka-Ramsey Community College. themselves because they don’t have said. to fear all those other things they QTU students traveled to Moorhead normally do on a daily basis,” QTU “There are tangible reasons why it’s to participate in the Minnesota OUT! secretary Esther Aspling. important. Because not doing so Campus Conference, which was negatively aff ects an entire group of held at both Minnesota State College QTU member Sarah Jones agreed, people. Even if it leads to awkward and Minnesota State University, adding, “I didn’t know how diff erent conversation or mistakes here and Moorhead. LGBT stories are, even across the there, the benefi t far outweighs the state of Minnesota.” momentary confl ict.” The conference’s theme was Con- nect, Empower, Inspire. Students Conference break-out sessions titles Two weeks after the conference, listened to keynote speakers JAC included, “Can I Be Queer and QTU students attended the “WAA- Stringer and Alicia Sojourner, along Christian? An Introduction to Queer FRIKA 123” play at 20% Theatre in with a special panel from the Red Theology,” “Train the Trainer Skills: Minneapolis. The play is set in Ken- River Rainbow Seniors, a group of Setting Your Space,” and “Related ya in 1992 and depicts a love story LGBTQ elders. The conference was Histories: Commonalities Between between a Kenyan and an American held over three days and free for Native & Trans Activist Move- development worker. students. ments.” “It was a lot,” QTU member Isabella Krueger admitted, noting the heavy themes of violence in the play. Another QTU member expressed similar sentiments.
“Society has the capability to change, but I think it’s the fear of that change that’s holding people back,” the member said. “A deeper, underlying fear of, just, everything, QTU Mascot Rae the Ram (they/them) looks over the playbill for the holds a lot of people back from “WAAFRIKA 123” play performed at 20% Theatre Company. expressing support.” QTU members said they believe it is “We exist. That’s just nice to Elliot Johnson, president of the important to have the organization remember,” said Krueger. “You QTU, stated the conference and on campus. “One thing I like about just have to look for it. It’s not just “WAAFRIKA 123” showed “the groups like this is that you can be going to come to you.” importance of telling stories and around people who are diff erent,” listening to people to see where they Krueger said. “And when you fi nd people like you, come from.” it’s easier to be yourself,” Jones said. The Queer-Trans Union currently Several QTU members affi rmed this meets on Tuesdays from noon to 1 statement but expressed hesitancy p.m. The meetings for next semes- about telling their own stories. ter will be Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. “People are unable to share their Interested students can contact the stories more often because of threats QTU Club Advisor, Aidyn Hillyard RaePrivilege.png: QTU Mascot Rae the Ram (they/them) participates in a of safety,” Aspling said. at Aidyn.Hillyard@anokaramsey. MOCC break-out session about crafting and privilege. edu.
Page 5 Speaker Shares Personal Insights and Gives Advices about Domestic Abuse
Cathy Green shared her story of survival, educating others about the warning signs of and resources for domestic abuse. By Abby Paulus, Staff Writer
the toxic relationship. Green discussed some tips In Green’s case, coun- for supporting women seling never worked in these domestic abuse because he never admit- situations. If a woman is ted wrong-doing. When wanting to leave, make things turned both phys- sure to listen to them with- ical and mental, she told out judgement and off er him to leave, causing support. him to blow up. That was when he came into her If the woman does not room with a weapon one see the seriousness of the night and “left her for abuse, research resources dead,” taking their son in and statistics. Green spe- the process. cifi cally mentioned the Femicide Report as one This is the moment especially helpful resource. she knew that if she If needed, encourage them Image Credit: Cathy Green survived, she want- to go to a confi dential local ed to spread the word to shelter. Places like the On Oct. 16, Cambridge During the reconciliation, other women that, “they Alexandria House (24-hour campus hosted a guest the abuser will either ap- shouldn’t feel ashamed for emergency shelter) help speaker, Cathy Green, who pease the victim by telling staying in the relationship.” women who need a quick shared her experience with them what they want to place to escape to and to domestic violence, along hear, or they will blackmail This is because “There are contact legal advice to with eff orts to prevent it them economically, emo- times when the abuser isn’t create a safe plan. The Na- from happening to other tionally and by threatening always a monster and the tional Domestic Violence girls and women. Green to take the children away. is a survivor of domestic woman still loves them, but Hotline (1-800-799-7233) just wants the abuse to go is important for women violence, which is defi ned Green emphasized some away.” who need to talk or possi- as tactics used by one to red fl ags women need to bly get advice. control another, and it is watch out for in a rela- The woman should never not limited to physical tionship including: short blame herself for the situ- You can fi nd Cathy Green abuse. tempers, jealousy, isolation, ation she has found herself on Facebook at “My Sur- abuse in past relationships, in because the blame falls vival, My Rebirth” or email Green explained that the narcissism and “making solely on the abuser. There her directly at mysruvival- constant cycle of abusers you feel crazy.” is always tension-building, are factors such as fear, [email protected]. She embarrassment, lack of says she is, “happy to help which leads to a big inci- Another thing to lookout money or threats to take girls and women who have dent, followed by reconcil- for is the lack of acknowl- kids away that prevent a found themselves in abu- iation, then the calm where edgment from the abuser, woman from leaving. sive, controlling relation- the tension builds again because this causes them ships like she did.” before another blowout. to refuse help, worsening
Page 6 Patrick Scully Channels Walt Whitman
Scully reads through Walt’s beau- Just as it was important for Whit- Patrick is a direct line to the current tifully-written descriptions of life, man to write about taboo topics and times. Walt has made such a diff er- love and lust. Scully sheds light on contribute to the acceptance of this ence for the culture today.” the hints Walt left throughout his community, it was also important work that tell of his attraction to for Scully to come out as well in his Hannah Ward, a freshman at Cam- men, as well as some descriptions of time. He did not come out in a time bridge campus, summed up the per- other men like him during that time that was as accepting as the one he formance as being “a great depiction period. One such hint rests in the sees today. of life in the 1800s, literature-wise number “16.4.” He was referencing as well as regarding gender and his lover Peter Doyle through the “When I came out, I knew it was the sexuality. It was very meaningful.” Scully describing the importance positioning of the letters in the al- most important act and statement Another student, Axel Kylander, said of being yourself through the phabet, as P is the 16th number and you could make in the world.” it was “a performance that was all daring works of Walt Whitman. D is the fourth. at once stately, beautiful, moving, Photo by Abby Paulus His performance fell on National passionate, as well as insightful.” Scully fi nds it important to put a Coming Out Day, which he was very spotlight on Walt’s lesser known happy about. He mentioned that Philosophy instructor Peter Wahl- By Abby Paulus, Staff Writer qualities and his importance towards when he came out, there was not a strom stated, “I thought he [Scully] the LGBT community. By publish- national day for it, so he is glad it is was brilliant in his presentation. He On Oct.12, Patrick Scully, a per- ing a book about his male lover, being recognized and celebrated. presented a side of Walt that I hadn’t formance artist, visited Cambridge even though it is shrouded in code quite seen, even though I have campus to perform his moving and secrecy, he is taking steps One of Scully’s closest friends, Ben taught him on the campus as well as theatrical performance “Leaves of towards equality. Kreilkamp, who has been attending studied him. This was a message we Grass: Illuminated.” This perfor- Scully’s performances since the need to hear more of in towns like mance describes famous poet Walt Scully wanted the main takeaway to 1970s, added, “It is moving to see these and it is important for kids to Whitman’s life and hidden sides that be that, “you are here on earth to just Patrick [Scully] connect with Walt, know how important the message not many people knew about. be yourself.” who was such a great liberator of our was.” national identity in the 19th century.
A small town with big laughs visits Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids students fi nished They kept falling on the ground over ters and stood out. I liked how they you feel like you were right there in up their run of Almost, Maine in and over. refl ected the story in such detail. The Almost, Maine. early November. The show took costume designer also worked on the The play was written by John place Nov. 2- 3 and 8-10 at the There was some controversy over costumes for Antigone. Cariani ten years ago. Ford did Performing Arts Center on the that scene at many high schools The set designs were done with a an amazing job directing the play Coon Rapids Campus. because the two best friends are well thought out process. There with Assistant Director Courtney men. For director Scott Ford, this was excellent placement of props VonVett. They made the show feel By David Letellier, Staff writer scene was never an issue. Was this during the diff erent scenes including like you should go move to Almost scene meant to be funny? Yes, it was the trees in the background and the where everyone knows each other. Almost, Maine is a play about a meant to be funny “like many other pub setting. That placements made small group of people in a small scenes in the play,” Ford said. “The town that fall in and out of love. The two students that performed it did a story takes place in Almost, named great job.” because the town can’t be found on Google Maps and only eight people “Almost, Maine” was set in the living there. winter and the lighting was on point to the various times of day. I felt the The characters were well performed lighting was a good mood setting. It by all the actors. Their performances was relaxing and worked very well stick with you will after the show is with all the diff erent scenes of the done. show.
A memorable and funny scene was when two best friends were fi shing The costumes were nicely done and matched very well with the charac- and fell in love with each other. Photo coutesy of the Anoka-Ramsey Theater Department
Page 7 Students Rolling to the Polls with LeadMN By Zak McPherson, Staff Writer
Coon Rapids student senate implemented a new service campus. non-partisan educational materi- and LeadMN collaborate to get that, up until now, had not been Bray said that due to the new- als available to inform voters of students to the polls attempted. ness of the project, much of the candidates. It’s no secret this midterm elec- Seeing a need for students who planning and organization was “While I’m too young to vote, tion had a greater push for voter don’t have time to vote before reactive rather than proactive. it was really cool to see how the registration then years prior. or after classes, those students The logistics of renting a bus process works,” an Anoka-Ram- A reported 64 percent of eligible would need to skip classes to and planning the route were sey student said as they exited Minnesota voters turned out vote in the middle of the day. two challenges volunteers faced the Roll to the Polls bus. to the polls. There was a high Enter Roll to the Polls, a conve- without any planning precedent. While this program might not turnout of young voters across nient solution for students to get Despite these shortcomings, have been the success LeadMN A bus driver awaits students to the country in no small part due out and vote early by getting to LeadMN Director of Outreach was hoping for, the organiza- take to the Anoka Country early to advertising and local leaders and from their polling places. Molly Budke saw successes in tion learned how to better serve voting station. prompting young Americans to This experimental service was a this program. students going forward. LeadMN Photo by Zak McPherson vote. “good learning experience” said While the total voters the pro- may extend the program into the One such example is LeadMN, LeadMN volunteer Rachel Bray. gram assisted was low, it did 2020 primary elections. an organization that helps Bray was with Roll to the Polls succeed in providing good infor- college students enact change since mid-October and oversaw mation about the voting process, in the community. LeadMN promotion at the Coon Rapids how to register, and provided
Cambridge Student Motivated by Daughter to Continue with College By Julia Yates, Staff Writer Simcha Gavzy, part-time when considering the high-risk of diversity that is refl ected in Simcha Gavzy is trademarking his future Cambridge campus student, career of law enforcement, the media in the form of mass law enforcement career, family, and life is motivated because of his Gavzy said, “To me I would shootings and police violence. with altruistic endeavors. daughter. She has encouraged hope my kid would understand Gavzy decided that he wanted him to be a better person and if I don’t come home that night, to become an offi cer because he will do that by pursuing a I died trying to protect some- he wanted people to feel career in law enforcement. one.” protected by the police and not He is graduating in the fall Teaching his daughter to re- threatened by them. and transferring to Alexandria spect people despite diff erences Gavzy refl ects that a lot Technical College with a goal is the hallmark of his family. of police violence is based on of becoming a state trooper. Gavzy’s wife grew up in a assumptions of people. “You Growing up, Gavzy was not traditionally Christian home can’t just automatically assume a successful student. He didn’t in St. Paul, Minnesota. To the someone is bad.” He realized care about school and was ea- contrary, Gavzy grew up in a that he could have the oppor- ger to be done with it. He took Jewish home in Colorado. “It’s tunity to make this change in three years off after high school not about what god you believe the world. “When you help one and decided to begin college. in, but more being kind to one person, they see what you did, Gavzy says that one of the another.” and it changes so much more.” things that encouraged him to “We want our daughter to In Judaism, it’s called Mitzvah, go back to college was wanting know she has both religions which is a good deed for some- to become a police offi cer, but together.” The Gazvy family body else that is unconditional. more so for his two-year-old celebrates both Jewish holidays Gavzy hopes that this will daughter, who was less than and Christian holidays. Recog- not only be a trademark of one at the time that he began nizing this diversity in beliefs his family, his career in law Gavzy’s daughter plays a large role in who he wants college. will help his daughter recog- enforcement, but also his to be. Photo Credit: Julia Yates Because Gavzy’s daughter nize the strength in diversity, daughter. is a huge motivator in his life, and not fear it. It is that fear
Page 8 Stan Lee: Th e First Superhero By Michael Nguyen
Clark Kent, Peter Parker and Tony selfl essness and courage to inspire It is impossible to gauge how much Stark could’ve just been random children and adults alike. Lee’s work has impacted the world names on a page. One man decid- as his infl uence can be seen every- ed to turn these names into global Lee’s legacy is felt through much of where. Lee’s legacy will continue to icons. Anoka-Ramsey’s campuses as many live on as his creations will continue students grew up watching these to entertain us for years to come. On Nov 12. Stan Lee passed away super heroes. When asked about Lee leaving behind his legacy of super- many students were quick to name Super heroes have always been heroes. their favorite superhero. something many people look to for an escape from reality. They enter- Lee authored many superheroes such Students are regularly seen wear tain us with their super strength or as Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, superhero t-shirts. Many students ability to fl y. But what do we call the Captain America, the X—Men and play video games based off Lee’s man that created them? It’s safe to endless more. Lee created these he- creations, while others line up open- say we can call Stan Lee a superhero roes as symbols of hope and triumph ing night to see the latest Marvel too. over evil. His creations display movie on the big screen.
Students Search for Alternatives to Campus Bookstore Story and photo by Ashley Johnson, Staff Writer
Discount websites and free textbooks give cam- Out of 50 Cambridge campus students surveyed, 27 used the book- pus bookstore competi- store. Eleven of them were PSEO tion. students who are required to use the bookstore. With the end of the semester approaching, students are realizing The remaining 23 students said that there are better alternatives to they fi nd their textbooks through fi nding aff ordable textbooks than the Amazon so that they can rent or buy Cambridge campus bookstore alone. textbooks at lower prices than those typically found at the bookstore. Perhaps you’ve had the good fortune As spring semester approaches, of having a class that uses Open perhaps you will have the good luck Education Resources instead of text- of ending up with a free OER text. books. Many instructors are using Students have mixed reactions to shopping at the Cambridge bookstore. If not, the Cambridge campus book- OERs that allow students to access store and other online sources might their textbook online for free. be your answer. OERs may be a welcomed change The Cambridge student senate is for students, as some students report “I think the people who work there working on getting OERs in more having mixed reactions after using are really nice, but things are over- courses. the bookstore. priced, and they always seem to be out of certain materials,” Noah “So far all we can do as students “I have used the bookstore before, Olson said. “I think it’s dumb that is talk to professors about OERs. mainly for fi nding books that were you can only [sell] books on certain We’re also pushing the ‘Z degree,’ out of stock online. The employees days and they don’t always buy an associate’s degree that only were very helpful and it was a non- back. I have nine books they won’t requires OER classes. Right now, intimidating process, which is nice buy back.” we’re focusing on the communica- for new students,” sophomore Axel tion degree,” Cambridge campus Kylander said. While the bookstore may not be ide- student senate President Brooklyn al for all students, students do tend Underhill said. Other students express more annoy- to recognize that they have other ance with the bookstore. options for purchasing books.
Page 9 Th e Glitch is the best (and only) source on campus for news, reviews, and opinions on video games and the gaming industry as a whole. Gaming game, even something like Red Dead Grizzlies, to the rolling to justice. If you don’t feel the beginning of chapter Terminology a wedding proposal (that plains of New Hanover, to like being America’s most two for example, the Van actually happened). Redemption 2 the alligator and redneck wanted you can go to any der Linde gang leaves the for Noobs G : The act of Back in the infested swamps of Lem- train station and pay off mountains and head east to Not everyone plays video oyne, variety is not some- your bounty. Sometimes fi nd respite from the law. games, but most people repeating a specifi c task Saddle Again for various benefi ts to the thing this game lacks. you can defuse crimes As they trek through the can read. This glossary Besides being a treat for before they even happen breathtaking creeks and player. Often players with Review by Ben Tenyes, The should help those with the eyes the game gives I accidentally knocked waterfalls, a haunting cho- social lives understand grind to level up faster or Glitch editor grind to earn money faster. players plenty to do like over some guys while rus serenades them. That’s common gaming termi- bounty hunting and fl y trying to hitch my horse just one example. Ex: I fi nally bought that Release Date: Oct. 26 nology fi shing. Sometimes you’ll outside the saloon in I can’t think of anything sports car in GTA Online! I Publisher: run into strangers who will Valentine. Those fellers majorly wrong with Red spent 8 hours grinding till I Rockstar Games By Ben Tenyes, ask for your help with a looked right agitated so Dead Redemption 2. Any got enough to pay for it. Developer: The Glitch editor problem. I came across a I diff used the situation (I complaints I have are : Non Player Charac- Rockstar Games NPC black doctor whose medi- pressed L2 and Square on just nitpicks. The story is ter. Every character in the System: N : A derogatory cine wagon was stolen by my PS4 controller). long and engaging. The game that isn’t controlled Playstation 4, Xbox One term for a new player, or racists. When I returned The voice-acting in Red characters are unique and by the player. Rating: M someone not familiar with it to him the kind doctor Dead Redemption 2 is memorable. The world is Price: $60 the game they are playing. G : An error in the gave me some medicine spectacular, with many of captivating and inviting. If Ex: You don’t know how games code that can cause recipes for the trouble. the cast from the fi rst game you’re not already playing Eight years ago, Red to throw a grenade? You’re a lot of problems if it’s There is a plethora of coming back to reprise this masterpiece you will Dead Redemption ce- such a noob. not fi xed. Some glitches mini games within Red their roles including Rob be soon. mented itself as one of the can even break a game. Dead Redemption 2. If Wiethoff , who walked AFK: Away From Key- most beloved videogames Ex: The game Red Dead you’re feeling lucky you away from acting entirely board, used when playing ever made. This year its Redemption had a glitch could try your hand at pok- after his role as ex-outlaw/ Story: It’s the Tarantino with multiple people sequel is doing the same. where NPCs would behave er or black jack. If you are family man John Marston movie Tarantino didn’t online. Used when you Red Dead Redemption 2 like the animals in the more of an outdoorsman in the fi rst Red Dead Re- make. need to do something out delivers a compelling and game. there are plenty of good demption in 2010. Graphics: It’s Soooooo of game. This term used to emotional tale of survival DLC: Downloadable fi shing spots. You might The stand-out character Beautiful!!! only be used by pc gamers and disillusionment in a Content. Extra content for even catch a legendary in Red Dead Redemption Soundtrack/Score: The who used keyboards. With civilized world that no a game put out after its fi sh. All of these activities 2 is Arthur Morgan, played music in Clint Eastwood’s the advent of online games longer wants you. You play initial release. Most DLCs are great for distracting by Roger Clark who pres- head. on home console, the term as Arthur Morgan, a trusted cost money, but can add a you from the futility of ents a troubled man torn Replayability: I’ll let you evolved to just mean leav- confi dant and member of lot of new things to a game running from the law. between his loyalty to his know when fi nd out. ing the game momentarily Dutch Van der Linde’s you already enjoy. DLCs Speaking of which, the friends and his growing Overall Rating: 10/10 to do something important. gang of misfi t outlaws. Af- could be a new character law plays a huge role in disillusionment with the Ex: AFK guys, my mom ter a botched heist the gang you can play as, a brand this game. If you decide life he has lead. needs me to take out the retreats into the mountains new story mission to play to go on a killing spree The music of Red Dead trash. to escape the government through, new weapons, because some drunk Redemption 2 blends E E : Hidden agents hot on their heels. new vehicles, etc. Ex: In looked at you funny in the perfectly with the setting things in games put there The world of Red Dead the Red Dead Redemption saloon, the town will be and characters to make by the games’ developers Redemption 2 is absolute- DLC Undead Nightmare, locked down and every a soundtrack that would meant to be found by play- ly breathtaking (and you you get to kill zombies in lawman within a 2 mile make Sergio Leone proud. ers. These can be subtle don’t need a high end PC the Wild West. radius will come out of the It can be subtle at times pop culture references, to appreciate it). From wood work to bring you and grand at others. At shout outs to fans of the the frigid, foreboding Page 10 Queering Game Culture
Telling stories of identity in an industry and community that has long been without.
women and other minori- girl’s coming to terms with Telling the tale of two acter. Her sexuality was off ense. ties. her sexuality, the pushback teen girls falling in love not touched upon until a Queer stories are being Many developers in the she experienced from her and how their lives were downloadable story, Left told in increasing numbers games industry have noted parents and how through it impacted by it, the game is Behind, was released that in the games industry. The that a fear is held within all she never denied who heralded as one of the most featured Ellie in her early success of several games the industry that devel- she was, even if that meant overt queer stories ever teen years exploring a has withered away the fear opers don’t make games leaving much of her past told in gaming history. Its relationship with her friend of these stories harming that tell queer stories out life behind. critical and fi nancial suc- Riley. sales. These stories off er of fear their sales numbers Another game that was cess was a signal to major The Last Of Us would insight into identity. They will suff er. Then what noted for its accurate studio developers that go on to become not only can inspire and motivate is the solution? Several and open representation queer stories could be told, one of the most fi nancially people to look at things a developers have an answer. of queer people was the at no cost to the success of successful PlayStation diff erent way and possibly By Jeff rey Leonard, Staff Tell queer stories. 2015 episodic game Life their game. games ever released, but rethink outdated beliefs. Writer Independent game Is Strange, developed by For the fi rst time in win over 200 game of the We must encourage more developers, or indies, have indie studio Dontnod En- games history, a major year awards and become to be told, but also ensure The games industry and long been a bastion of tertainment and published studio developer in 2018 known as one of the the stories themselves do its community of gamers hope for those who desire by Square Enix, a major featured its main protag- greatest video games ever queer people justice and have long told stories a narrative experience that publishing company. Life onist as an openly queer created. don’t reinforce generaliza- about a wealth of diff erent touches on queer Neil Druck- tions and stereotypes. cultures, perspectives and identity and sub- mann, writer and Games like Gone Home, ways of life. Yet one group jects. These small director of The Life Is Strange and The of people have long been development Last Of Us and Last Of Us off er interac- excluded from this interac- teams, consisting The Last Of Us tive experiences to engage tive narrative story telling of a mere fraction Part II, off ers with a perspective that medium. of what major his insight into many people may be ill Queer people have been studios have at how he wrote informed on. Through gamers as long as games their disposal, and developed games, we can simply have existed. Gaming is tackle topics and the character tell a story. Our story. No an experience that is not issues that have Ellie. “When I matter your sexuality we exclusive in who it can been relatively was writing [The all have interesting stories attract. However, the nar- untouched thus Last Of Us] I was to tell that can move peo- rative stories have largely far. writing it with ple, make them laugh and glossed over this part of In 2013, The the idea that Ellie inspire them. the gaming community, Fullbright Com- was gay,” Druck- Queer people have long and many questions remain pany developed mann said in an been excluded from telling as to why this happens. and published interview with our stories in games, but Any gamer worth their the critical darling that Is Strange had the unique character. At the E3 games GayGamer. the winds of change are salt can tell you that all was Gone Home. It tells position of being devel- convention in Los Angeles, Druckmann wanted to pointing to a very bright you need do is join a match the tale of a young woman oped by an indie studio, developer Naughty Dog avoid the topic of her sexu- future that one could even of Call Of Duty and you who returns home from but receiving fi nancial unveiled its new trailer ality in the fi rst game in an call colorful. will hear homophobic being overseas to discover backing and distribution by for their upcoming game eff ort to let players get to expletives hurled at player her family home empty. one of the largest publish- The Last Of Us Part II. It know her as a person fi rst, after player without much As she explores the home ers in the games industry. showed Ellie give a kiss then reveal her sexuality in thought given. The use and discovers clues to her Life Is Strange tells the to her girlfriend in front of Left Behind at which point of homophobic insults in younger sister’s disappear- story of two teen girls and the entire games indus- it would be harder for online gaming has existed ance, she would uncover their loving relationship. It try and its community, people to reject her. for as long as online gam- something The New York features a colorful cast of something that would be Druckmann said he ing has. This is indicative Times has called “The queer characters and iconic unheard of a few years consulted with several of the toxicity that exists greatest video game love moments. Its prequel, Life ago. Naughty Dog featured colleagues who are gay to within the online gaming story ever told.” Gone Is Strange: Before the Ellie in the fi rst The Last assist in accurately por- community, for not only Home succeeds in telling a Storm, delved even deeper Of Us in 2013 as a second traying a queer experience queer people but also relatable story of a young into these queer concepts. lead non-playable char- and avoid committing any
Page 11 The Drop
Th e Drop is the Campus Eye’s music segment that focuses on current independent and mainstream artists Th e Drop accepts writing about any genres and any format, whether it’s a single, album, music video or performance. Providing your ears and eyes a taste into today’s music industry that Th e Drop would describe as a unique taste of inticizing spices and bitter sweets. Is Denzel Curry Taboo?
Curry’s latest album touches on mental health, negativity in the hip-cop community and the blackest of balloons.
By Andrew Hayes, industry lies in Curry’s tional and physical abuse resulting in suicidal released, with a harder trap him. This is a common Staff Writer eyes. “Act 1: Light” serves from molestation. Curry thoughts. In the beginning instrumental. Curry states issue in fame but at the as a more sensitive and further raps about the dis- of “Black Balloons,” Curry he wants the “knowledge end of the chorus, Denzel Curry’s latest album personal segment of the tance between each other’s says that “Taboo and I are and the power” and to portrays that he will not touches on mental health, album. struggles, yet strongly in the same boat,” which I become “Denny the new slow down his grind by negativity in the hip-cop sympathizes with her and believe is Denzel meta- hope.” Denzel is a young rapping, “I’ma get money community and the black- Act 1 wishes he could take away phorically saying that we artist at 23 and realizes he by any means, run it up.” est of balloons. The fi rst song, “Ta13oo” her pain. This song is laced all struggle and are never still has much to learn and In the fi rst verse of the Over the summer on July is very melodic but with with fragile and sharp truly alone and/or he is still is vulnerable but also hun- song, Denzel speaks on a 25, 26 and 27, a month a acceptingly dark and metaphors that could have telling a story about him gry and eager to become specifi c situation where his slightly past Xxxtenta- frustrating substance. double meanings, an aspect and the woman. At the end even more educated in his so-called friend pulled a cion’s death, one of X’s Curry sings on the chorus, of Denzel’s writing that of Denzel’s verse he says art and life. gun on him. When reality close friends in the game, “Welcome to the darker makes his style unique. “Soon black balloons pop, needs to be set in place, Denzel Curry, digitally side of Ta13boo/All I’ve Denzel is true to tell how released his third studio got is permanent scars Act 2 phony he thinks it is. album titled, Ta13oo and tattoos/Take anoth- As “Act 2: Gray” shouts As “Sirens” swarms in to (Taboo). This album er step in the path that its way in with “Super play it is undoubtedly an focuses heavily on Curry’s you choose/Make a bad Saiyan Superman,” Den- important track off “Ta- personal life and his exis- choice in your path then zel vocally transforms boo.” On the track Denzel tence in the independent you lose.” Also, before into a more aggressive speaks on police brutality, rap game, in an era where he sings the chorus or “super” version of unarmed citizens and his many unworthy artist have he channels a persona himself. Denzel creates opinion on the status of risen to fame with little to under the name “Denny a loud shout and uses the United States. Denzel no hustle, essentially via Cascade,” which he used the term, “Super Saiyan” dedicates this song to Tray- Youtube and SoundCloud. on his 2013 debut album from “Dragon Ball Z” von Martin and Denzel’s Ta13boo is an album split “Nostalgic 64”, where to metaphorically let brother Treon (nicknamed into three Acts, “Act 1: a more sensitive side of his listeners know he is Tree) as he raps, “This for Light,” “Act 2: Gray” and Curry fi rst appeared. about to deliver intense Trayvon and Tree/Burn the “Act 3: Dark,” each with After the chorus and raps. This song serves as bush and chronic, speakin’ its own release date. bridge, Curry begins a shocking intro to “Act honestly/We livin’ in col- Throughout Taboo, Curry rapping in a conversation- After “Taboo,” “Black Bal- that’ll be the day the pain 2: Gray” and takes his onies, CNN sit-comedies/ walks listeners down many al tone. His fi rst line of loons” fl oat upon us, where stop.” This is foreshadow- knowledge and power up Monstrosity run rampant paths that speak on shaky the verse is, “Gorgeous Denzel speaks on the para- ing the fi nal event Curry a notch. all throughout United State topics such as paranoia, beautiful Taboo, always noia of the public falsely portrays in a music video Next is “Switch It Up,” /Talkin’ about ‘let’s make molestation, depression, with a lot on her mind.” accusing him as a rapper for “Act 2: Gray.” where Denzel speaks on a fort’/Talkin’ about ‘let’s gun violence, drug abuse, Curry identifi es Taboo as who doesn’t push positive In conclusion to “Act 1: gang violence and people make it great.’” Denzel wealth, and the current a female in this verse, who messages and knowledge, Light,” is “Sumo” where using him, making it hard dedicates this song to Tray- setting where the music has suff ered a lot of emo- due to his background, a more energetic Denny is to tell who appreciates von Martin and Denzel’s
Page 12 brother Treon Johnson fl ows, rather than basic because they were both rappers who repeat the by police brutality. Not same lines in the same bor- only did Martin’s case get ing and guessable format. covered by international Denzel reminds the listener news but Denzel went to that you could listen to the high school with him. someone who takes pride Denzel expresses that he in their artistic writing and does not feel we are living has spent far more time peacefully together and in it. that our president does not After “Percs” is “Ven- suggest great solutions by geance,” where Denzel using a play on Donald J. channels into his ultimate Trump’s slogan, “Make persona he calls “Zeltron,” America Great Again.” who lyrically destroys whatever is in his path. Act 3 This could also be the Denzel then steps into persona that was present “Act 3: Gray” with “Clout in “Super Saiyan Super- Cobain” where Denzel man” and arguably who is speaks on his existence present throughout Act 3’s within the current rap entirety. Denzel is again game. He says in the hungry for lyrical revenge pre-chorus, “I just wanna and wants to eliminate the feel myself/They want me basic rappers and the faults to kill myself.” Denzel in the music industry. speaks how he wants to Lastly, “Black Metal rap about important topics Terrorist” fi res at your ears but struggles with the idea with Denzel on the chorus that many modern hip-hop singing, “Finish ‘em, Zel, fans are only set on drugs, fi nish ‘em, Zel/I give ‘em for them, as he portrays that constantly talk about reality feel like a horror guns, violence and social hell, won’t wish ‘em well/ he has no other choice drugs and violence, while movie. Denzel stresses because this type of hip- Finish ‘em, Zel, fi nish ‘em, but to entertain. During brainwashing audiences that a majority of hip-hop hop content becomes the Zel/I’m raising hell, send this performance, Denzel into thinking it is cool, artist will not change until most popular. ‘em to hell.” As the chorus pulls out his phone, along while record companies sit they realize drug abuse In the accompanying plays, Denzel’s sincerity with a gun and begins by these artist collecting is not cool. To Denzel, it music video for “Clout gives you a feeling that a live stream. While he money as well. Denzel is hard to tell how long Cobain,” Denzel views “Taboo” is coming to a waves around the gun is portraying not only do it will take, as he states, the modern rap game as a fi nal conclusion as he aimlessly online as an act these types of artists ruin “Ain’t s*** changed since circus, where Denzel is not prepares to “fi nish em”. of madness, you sense the the hip-hop community Lil Peep died.” As global the ringmaster of the circus Denzel delivers a rapid industry has taken him but that they also ruin the drug epidemics continue, but simply a clown, part and violent fi re fl ow in the over and turned him into artist themselves, by either Denzel continues to not fi t of a circus act. As Denzel verses, but with a smooth what he is against. As overdosing, committing in as he says, “Leave me in is chained at the wrist, the and catchy chorus. He is Denzel suddenly returns suicide, or calling quits on the cold, but you’ll never ringmaster leads him to coming for the throne with to his true mindset, he is a musical career. take my soul.” the stage, where there is an real thought provoking overwhelmed with what he With “Act 3: Dark” Next is “Percs,” where audience of young adults lyrics, whether they are has become and abruptly slashing into our ears, we Curry is putting his foot drinking lean (which is dark, light or gray. Denzel commits suicide. have tracks “The Black- down again on artists who a popular drink made of is defi nitely not taboo. As the shocked crowd is est Balloon,” “Percz,” glorify drug abuse are codeine and soda), popping shown, the camera turns “Vengeance,” and “Black bland artists overall. For pills, throwing money and away to Denzel’s body Metal Terrorist.” As the example he says, “Get it receiving face tattoos rep- with a black balloon “Blackest Balloon” fl oats straight/I innovate/You resenting drug abuse and hovering over that instant- upon us fi rst, Denzel talks ad-libs on an 808” which violence. ly pops. This song and about how many in modern means Denzel creates Denzel begins performing video addresses rappers hip-hop culture are making non-generic rhymes and Page 13 sports
Women’s Soccer Season Overview Men’s Soccer Season Overview
Post-season games Post-season games
Oct. 21 Lake Superior College (Region XIII Championships) W, 4-1 Oct. 17 Minnesota West Community College W, 12-0
Oct. 27 Delta College (District D Semifi nal) L, 2-1 Oct. 21 Lake Superior College Region XIII Championship W, 1-0
Home record 5-2 Home record 8-4
Away Record 6-0 Away Record 2-4
Conference Record 4-0 Conference Record 4-1
Overall record 11-3 Overall record 10-8
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Women’s Volleyball Season Overview
Post-season games
Home record 0-10
Away Record 0-7
Overall record 0-21
Kills per Set 4.16
Assist Per Set 3.81
Blocks Per Set 1.24
Page 15 Coon Rapids
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