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Vol 62 - Number 8 Cape Cod Community College Student Weekly November 12, 2019 Blood drive crew caring for donor. Bruce McDaniel/MainSheet Campus blood drive draws donors by Leonard Blanc Students and faculty members drive van from 9 AM until 3 PM, director of student engagement and sharp objects is what stops of Cape Cod Community College during which time students and Tracy Morin. “This year, it was many who would otherwise be (4Cs) turned out in force to donate faculty could stop by and donate the Radio Club that assisted in the happy to contribute to the chari- blood for those in need. Generos- as long as they were determined drive. We had a good turnout… table blood drive. Despite this be- ity was on display as the Cape Cod eligible. There were 28 presenting donors ing a common phobia, it wasn’t a community rallied together for a “We host at least one blood and we collected 22 units of blood. major issue among 4Cs students, just cause. drive every year, sponsored by We also had 13 new blood donors many of whom were already expe- On November 5, 4Cs hosted Student Engagement and student which was great to see.” rienced donors. the Cape Cod Healthcare blood clubs and organizations,” said 4Cs An aversion towards needles continued on page 2 WKKL show ‘Manic Mondays’ entertains by Evan Nikas Unlike most other commu- day. Professor Tyler Daniels nity colleges, Cape Cod Com- and his show, Manic Mondays, munity College (4Cs) possesses breaks that assumption here at its own radio station. Located 4Cs. Manic Mondays airs on right here on campus, the WKKL WKKL every Monday between radio station stands as a unique 1 PM and 2 PM. Daniels teaches opportunity for both students and an abundance of communica- faculty alike. This allows those tions courses at 4Cs and he is very who have an interest in pursu- well-suited to host a radio show ing a career in radio, or those based on his positive demeanor who simply want something to and high energy. do in their free time, the ability “Manic Mondays is a show to host their own radio show on that I write and produce week- WKKL. College campuses are ly on the campus radio station, the breeding grounds for musi- WKKL,” said Daniels. “I began cal interests and creative ideas, producing this show in the spring and a radio station provides the of 2018.” means to allow students to put WKKL is home to several what they want on the airwaves. shows hosted by students and First Lieutenant Amanda Braga-Tipton. Bruce McDaniel/MainSheet When people think of a col- faculty here on campus, and be- lege radio show, they more than hind every idea, there’s an inspi- likely imagine a student within ration. Daniels and Manic Mon- See page 5 for more on the studio, blaring whatever mu- days are no different. sic that catches their fancy that continued on page 2 Veterans Day Celebration Page 2 November 12, 2019 Fun new club dives into world of anime by Karl Heine The Anime Club at Cape Cod Community College (4Cs) offers students interested in the genre a place to gather, learn and create. With meetings open to the entire student body on Wednesdays be- tween 2 PM and 3 PM, the An- ime Club is welcoming to all new members. Members of the Anime Club. Karl Heine/MainSheet The club’s mission statement comics or video games that they sustain peace between humans the LGBTQ+ club and the Art does an excellent job at describ- perhaps normally would not and animals.” Club, did in fact host the 7th An- ing the functions of the club: “To seek out on their own. The meet- Kathleen Fulginiti, the Anime nual Halloween party and costume bring together students interested ings give interested members the Club advisor, speaks on the club’s contest on Oct. 30 in the cafeteria. in and/or knowledgeable about chance to discuss the different involvement in the community. The party featured a DJ, a costume Japanese anime and manga, west- genre types, art direction choices, “Anime Club had been involved contest, a piñata, apple bobbing ern-created animations and graph- localization and censorship, voice with the college’s annual Multi- and pumpkin decorating. Refresh- ic novels, as well as both foreign acting, animation flaws and suc- cultural Festival - club members ments were provided, the event and western-created video games. cesses, as well as everything else represented Japanese culture by was free and many students, as Inquiring students will learn about involved in these forms of enter- participating in the opening parade well as faculty and staff, had a fun the various types of each, being tainment. of the flags and making and teach- time, especially with all the cos- able to watch, read, play or discuss “I grew up watching anime and ing origami during the festival. tumes. different animations, novels and I was always fond of it,” says club Other community service projects The Anime Club offers a real games. Our hope is to learn more member Emma Siemenski, a first have included assisting with the feeling of community for both the about new and interesting types of year student at 4Cs. “My favorite college’s annual coat drive, assist- most diehard anime fans, as well shows, books and games, and to anime today is Princess Mono- ing with the One College One Book as those who just recently had any broaden our knowledge of other noke, because it is a wonderful events and set-up and breakdown interest in looking into the genre. cultures as well as our own.” story regarding Ashitaka and his of the Volunteer Fair...The club has With weekly meetings during the Club meetings offer students journey with Princess Mono- hosted the annual 4Cs Halloween club hour for all students, the An- the chance to watch, read or play noke, who seek to find a cure for costume contest party since 2013!” ime Club is a welcome addition to different anime, manga, cartoons, his disease while attempting to The Anime Club, along with the 4Cs community. Professor Daniels hosts off-beat radio show continued from page 1 “When I first started teaching resource for those who have a per- at 4Cs, part of my standard job du- sonal interest in radio broadcast- ties were to support and improve ing and may want to have a show the radio station in any way that I of their own. saw fit,” said Daniels. “When I be- “Since I’ve been doing the ra- gan researching about the station, dio show, I have learned that some it occurred to me that there really students on campus don’t even wasn’t a show of this particular know that the radio station even format.” exists,” said Daniels. “My goal is This is not Daniels’ first time to bring more attention to the sta- in the business of radio broadcast- tion and inform students of the ing. Before moving to Cape Cod, resources that it does have in case Daniels served as a co-host of a they would like to nurture and de- local radio show back in Pennsyl- velop their own interest in radio vania. broadcasting.” “Back when I was an adjunct Manic Mondays is appreciated in Pennsylvania, I did co-host a by many across campus, especial- very small, very local, weekly AM Tyler Daniels. Evan Nikas/MainSheet ly by those within the WKKL ra- radio show,” said Daniels. “We in a way,” said Daniels. “So, I cre- and Japan, soaking in the cultures dio station. WKKL General Man- talked about nerd culture. Science ate and produce a lot of content firsthand, and he incorporates as- ager Naomi Arenberg had nothing fiction, technology, movies, comic that will directly appeal to the stu- pects of those cultures within his but high praise for the show. books, stuff like that.” dents. We talk about events going broadcast. “Professor Daniels’ show is a Picking the music to play and on around campus that students “I suppose I do bring huge asset to WKKL,” said Aren- guests to have on isn’t as easy as may want to know about. We talk some form of Japanese culture to berg. “His presentation and the blindly picking names from a hat. about new movies being released the show, but that’s only because show’s content are engaging, Professor Daniels keeps it simple. and upcoming video games. We of my bias,” said Daniels. “I have week in and week out. He’s ener- His show is set up based on what talk about the paranormal, Big- always liked the culture. We talk getic and well-informed.” he thinks will appeal most to the foot encounters, alien encounters about anime and manga. I do play Manic Mondays has proven to students here on campus, as well and possible abductions. Pretty some Japanese music now and be a staple on the WKKL station, as airing music that he personally much anything that I think stu- then, so I do try to incorporate my and Professor Daniels has made it enjoys. dents would be interested in lis- international experiences.” more than just a weekly radio show. “I consider myself largely a tening to for an hour.” Having a radio show to enter- It proves to be an entertaining hour, hybrid between the [younger stu- One thing people may not tain the student body at 4Cs isn’t filled with miscellaneous topics dents] and the adults here, so I can know about Professor Daniels is the only goal Daniels has for Man- that anyone could enjoy.

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