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Lehigh Carbon Community College, Sclmecksville, P A November 2000

Inside If You Build It, Will They Come? This Edition

LCCC Set to Begin Reviews ...... pg. 6 ' Construction of New Sports ...... pg. 7 Student Union Campus By Andy Hall Round up ...... pg. 8 Center will be "more than a lounge," Exam Construction for the new student commented Mussleman. Schedule...... 8 union is slated to begin in late She hopes the center will be a place November or early December. The where students can gather, share and $1.7 miJlion dollar project is expected exchange ideas. to be completed by Fall 2001. The construction of the student T he elaborate 6,500 square foot center is the second part of a building is going to be the remodeling project that began back in /he; f{01'\/. V01'\l 5 ~deY "hearthstone of the college" Robin 1989. As a result of this project, a new LCCC'}' NeMJ py~ Mussleman, Dean of Students, said. cafeteria was built. It was initiated by The plan of the student center is to a group of students, who established a When I enrolled in "get in your face with activities," 3.00 a credit activity fee. This money the three-week Senior Executives in Mussleman also said. The placement was placed in an account for the State And Local renovations. This money, along with of the building makes it impossible to Government avoid. matching money from the state, are program at the , The building will be constructed going to the construction of the Kennedy School of Government last year, I between the Science Technology Student Union. was unsure of what to expect. The marketing Building and the Administration The staff and faculty hope that the brochure outlined the program as an Building. The bridge will run through strategic placement of the building . opportunity to leam innovative ays .of the building. will render it unavoidable. Given the managing the real-world challenges and Ramp and an elevator will make current situation with student crises of government. While that purpose the center accessible to all. activities here on campus, it will be a alone was appealing to my desire to enhance The steps that are currently in place long hard road to success for the my effectiveness as a leader in tJle Pennsylvania House of Representatives, tbere will be used to create a natural grand Student Center. was one sentence within the text that During construction, students will stand for the center, in the hopes that particularly caught my attention: "The performances, such as student poetry lose access to the breezeway under the program has been designed to challenge readings, student bands, and other bridge. assumptions and broaden perspectives." I various programs, will be held there. had reached that point in my career when it The center will house many lounges. Also Look for These Cbanges was time to evaluate my role in the An internet lounge, where students community and to determine what I wanted can sit in comfortable chairs and plug Kiosks: Machines where students will to do with the rest of my life. I realized then into the internet; regular lounges (like be able to access financial aid, that this program could provide the the lounges in the ST Building); an art grades, schedules, and be able opportunity to seek new insight and direction. lounge, which will house works by to register for classes. Needless to say, I gained much more from those three weeks than I could have ever students, and a lounge with a "view imagined. It wasn't, however, the often-intense from the bridge." However, the Web Access: Students will be able to register for classes, view .discussion of real-life case studies or the their schedules, and obtai! extensive study of leadership methods that ultimately became a life-changing experience grades on-line. for me. It was what I learned as a result of the opportunity to interact with other people from across the country and even the world. They had experienced many of the same challenges and goals and, although they were in various stages of their careers and lives, were struggling with the same desire to accomplish more and to gain greater enrichment for thcmselve both personally and professionally. The onJy other time I had been impacted in tbi manner occurred when , enroDed as an LCCC student thirty year ago. Like many of you, I was unclear as to what I thought r could achieve with my life. While I had aspirations Rear vie' of Student t Jnion. Front view of Student Uoion. (Continued on Page 4)

-- - Inside Track 2 I I I Campus Security and You I By: Kevin Miles, Chief of Securit)! I I I While at L.c.c.c., I want all of your I experiences to be safe. To do this, there I are a few simple guideline, or policies, that I you must adhere to. These are as follows: I

1. NEVER leave valuables unattended. It only takes a few seconds for your belongings to disappear. 2. Please obtain a parking sticker/permit for your vehicle. This is for your benefit. This Back row, Piotrek Roman, Erica Sasaki, Ruth Caicedo, Malgozata Przyziokiewicz, Marina Perbetsky, sticker is the ONLY way that we Ansuya Chowdhury, Vassilka Toneva, Alpita Patel, Kai Kircher, Kima Pate~ Mina Ougazzaden, Bounis can track you down in case there is Hadid, Aissatou Fal~ Ruth MuniDa, Abeer Alamhouj. Front row: Viviane Hochleitner, John Salama, a problem with your vehicle. (i.e. Shyue-wei. Uziel Beltran, Maria Luiza Monteiro, and Nawal Arfaji. lights are left on, someone it I The ESL Students ofLCCC approached Cu1tuIal Differences on their third participation in the Faculty while it was parked in the lot, etc.) I Development. This year, the stndents presented how body language, values and customs diffC?r from one I ______~ ____ ~ ____ ~~ ______~. 3. Please park in the designated and I culture to another, and their importance to the communication process~ appropriate parking spaces while I on campus. DO NOT park in staff I space¬s; reservedVrestricted I Pearl Harbor: spaces; yellow safety zones; or I I The story of a survivor sidewalks, lawns and restricted I roadways. 4. Please obey all traffic patterns and By Jonathan Martnick signs while driving on campus. 5. Remember that the speed limit on th campus is 15 m.p.h. On December 7 , 1941, an To help war efforts, nylon and event occurred that was as aluminum were used sparingly: air raid As you can see, there are only five unforgettable as it was wardens would make sure everyone simple policies that will make your time at followed protocol. This included L.C.C.C. much more enjoyable. If you horrible. painting all of the windows black so follow these policies, I can assure you a additional bombings would not take safer and more enjoyable time at L.c.c.c. .Pearl Harbor, located near Honolulu, place. If the bombers could not see signs I Hawaii, was bombed without warning by· of life, they would not bomb. ------~I the Japanese. This is the personal The Japanese who lived on the island I account of my grandmother, a survivor were shocked and appalled at what their I I. ofthe bombing. home country had done. Some I Florencia Ongais was bom in 1929 on apologized for being Japanese. My I the Oloa sugar plantation, located on the grandmother considers some of these I I island of Hawaii. She remembers Japanese to be among her dearest IN here cOO aclu\t5 90 fO( IcleM I December ih, 1941, even though she friends. whell they feel 05 fru5trotecl 05 \c1cl5T I was a mere 12 years old. Her father, a Not everyone on the island had my www.connectforkids.org I I locomotive operator for the plantation, grandmother's good intentions. Racism I was enjoying his breakfast when a was an all too real side effect of the feverish warning broke through the bombing. Japanese were suspected of airwaves of his radio. Pearl Harbor was being spies, and were shipped to the under attack! A split second after the mainland states under the guise of .------~------warning, a shudder rippled through the relocation. In reality, the Japanese were Trisb' s International Cafe ground. sent to concentration camps, where they Two of my grandmother'S sisters, who were interrogated and treated harshly. Trish's Intemational Cafe has finished its had m. rried soldiers stationed in Pearl The Japanese earned their freedom agenda with a presentation about France. Harbor, were miraculously spared, as from the guilt of Pearl Harbor by This semester, we had Coffee Houses about was the entir e Ongais family. forming Hawaii's own 44211d battalion. Iran with Rana Fazli and Hengameh I After the bombmg, Hawaii was placed They fought valiantly for the sake of Montazeri, Russia with Marina Perbetsky I under Martial Law. A curfew was freedom. and Yulya Farach, Germany with Kai I imp sed and strictly enforced, gas masks This account is the story of my Kircher, Kuwait with Abeer Alarnhouji, and I I were distributed, and ea~h resident was grandmother, a survivor of the Pearl France with Mina Ougazzaden. I given a registration number. To this day Harbor bombing that occurred almost 60 Congratulations to all the students for their I my grandmother can remember her exact years ago. excellent job. The agenda for next semester I I number. At the anniversary of this grim day is set to go wi th Bulgaria, Brazil, Jordan, I Everyone was immunized and given approaches, let us remember the The Dominican Republic, Senegal, among I gas masks to guard against whatever innocents who died, and the sOildiers others. We look forward to meeting you in I I illnesses and diseases the Japanese could who sacrificed their lives for the sake of Trish' s International Cafe. I have potentially unleashed. freedom. I I I I ______a Inside Track 3

By: Marie Mazzafro

LCCC student Rana Fazli attended the Lee The Multi-Cultural Club meets on the 2nd and Iacocca Institute program "The Global Village 4th Tuesdays of the month at 2:30 p.rn. in LRC for Future Leaders of Business and Industry" 314. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, held last summer at Lehigh University. It was a December 12. six-week program with 88 participants frop1.36 The Club's purpose is to provide a means of countries. cultural exchange and to promote inter-group A selection committee chose the 88 understanding via cultural and social events, Corn e r participants from hundreds of applicants. including volunteer projects. For students of Selection was based on leadership qualities, an different cultural backgrounds, the club makes essay, and personal and professional the educational process a motivating and pride­ recommendations. instiFIing experience.

At the last Multi-Cultural Club meting, the following officers were elected. President: Kimmaria Valladares Vice-President: Melanie Hoffman Secretary: Reina Torres Treasurer: Joanne Torres -tonelines5 . Members at Large: Kima Patel Charlene Y oachim Alpita Patel Jessica Hazel Like a monster it devours my soul It gnaws at my insides A Ho(~ ffio.m. th~ CARBON CAMPUS My mind rattles S("ad~.tJ( C;ov~rn.m.~.tJ( r hug a pillow pretending it is someone to love CLIPS Sometimes this monster almost wins Associa(.io.tJ Pr~S:Jd~.tJ( By: Jutta Mueller And I contemplate death to defeat it By: Rachel Doherty The new Millennium has The knife is poised brought with it an increase in Many of you no not know that we have an The pills are ready the student popUlation at the S.G.A. on campus. The main purpose of the It is that easy S.G.A. is to promote and represent the rights LCCC Carbon site located in A flick of the wrist of you, the students. Nesquehoning, PA. A last drink The S.G.A is made up of fifteen senators But something stops me New credit courses have with varying backgrounds. This year's been added such as CIS 110, senate is full of fun, enthusiastic students Phsychology 242 and a new who all share the same goals for our school, Perhaps it is the hope that I will fmd someone Civil War History course. such as bringing activities to the campus. But in my heart I know that is not true Due to the increase in credit Last year, we brought in many activities, There is no hope for me courses, classrooms have such as Paul Plays It All, a man who, at the I am destined to be alone been rearranged. A new same time, roller blades, sings, and plays a computer lab, complete with variety of musical instruments. The S.G.A. ~-5/20/00 lab aids, has opened. The also ho ds the Spring Awards Banquet, where student involved in a extracurricular Carbon site also has a new activities are recognized for their Learning Specialist, Mr. Rich achievements. The S.G.A. also plays a role Covolosky, who assists in the annual Community Fest, which is a students with career counsel­ fun day for the whole family to come to the ing and support services. main campus and enjoy many activities. I see them in a park The director, Mrs. Jeanne The funding for these activities comes Lovers in the dark Miner, stated they are from you, the students. Each year we get $3 I get mad submitting a grant for a 2,000 for each credit the students are enrolled. Then sad sq. ft. addition to establish an From that, we set a budget. With that I want that so bad Allied Health Learning budget, we organize functions for the Someone to hold Laboratory. A survey was school. Someone to keep me from getting cold As President of S.G.A., I want to make also taken to see what other I will never have it school a better experience for everyone by My life is a black pit credit or non-credit courses bringing activities to the campus. Be sure to students would like to see keep an eye for different activities going --5/20/00 here at the Carbon site. on around campus. There are many other If you have any ideas, please feel free to excellent programs available attend one of our meetings. We meet the 1SI such as CDL Training, and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2: 15 p.m. Computer Literacy Training in the student center (across from the game and a customized Work Force room). If you have any further questions, "In every part and comer of Training program run by please feel free to contact Gene Eden, our life, to lose oneself is to Mrs. Bernice Steigerwalt. Director of Student Activities at 610-799- 1146. A lot is happening here at be a gainer; for to forget the Carbon site. The faculty oneself is to be happy." and staff look forward to meeting you. If you have any "The only thing more --Robert Louis Stevenson questions, please feel free to costly than education call them at 1-(570)-669- is ignorance." 7010. -Author unknown See you soon! 4 Inside Track

Presit;{ent's J?lrticCe The Flamboyant, Festive, French Christmas YB· Continued"from 1 By: Andy Hall The gifts that French children receive are the and dreams, my personal circumstances had same that American children receive. The date limited what I viewed as potential The French are notoriously flamboyant in everything they do, so why should Christmas be which they receive them on, however, is opportunities. While many of my friends were th an exception? December 6 • Adults generally exchange gifts going away to four-year colleges to start a path In French, the word for Christmas is Noel. The on New Year's Day. to a rewarding career, my family situation French have distinct ways they celebrate Noel. Many American and French traditions are the prevented me from even considering that as an They also elaborate on many of the "American" same and some differ. The reason we celebrate option. I did, however, recognize that I would traditions. Christmas is still the same. Have a safe and never achieve my full potential as a person if I In America, we have a nativity scene. The happy holiday season! did not continue my education. LCCC offered French also have a nativity scene called a creche. me the opportunity to gain the education while In the creche (see right), there are astoundingly Recipe For a Bouche de Noel enabling me to continue to work and be close to well-crafted figures called home. santons. The Ingredients san tons can be My understanding of what I could achieve 6 eggs 1 cup cake flour traced back to I cup sugar I tsp. Baking powder was rather limited when I first began the th the early 17 I tsp. Vanilla business administration program. I thought I century. would learn some basic accounting skills that San to liS are Ganache would qualify me for an entry-level office handed down I cup powdered sugar 3T milk position from which I could gain experience from generation 3T flavored liqueur of choice and enough money to later continue my to generation. 1 Y2 sticks butter, unslated education. What I soon realized, however, was Each year, Marseille (town in the South of 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate melted that the quality of tbe programs offered at France) sells these figures at an annual Christmas LCCC were just as good or better than most fair. Beat the eggs for 3-4 minutes on medium r Although the Christmas tr e is used in and tbat the accelerated development about 5 minutes by hand. Add college France, it is not widely popular. The Yule of skills in the as ociate degree program the sugar and vanilla and beat log is another tradition that has faded in well. In a bowl, sift tog ther actually put me ahead of many of my friends France. But, the French being the the flour, baking p wder and who were freshmen and ophomores at other wonderful innovators they are came up salt. Add to the egg stirring to institutions. But it wasn't ju t the program with a wonderful solution: Une bouclle de combine well. Grea e a jeU y content that made a difference in cbanging my Noel (se right). This wonderful ron pan or baking sh et with perception of the college and what I could confectionary creation .s rich, delicious side . Spread ith parchment achieve; it was the strong personal support I and appealin to the eye. pap r, grease and flour th received from the faculty and the opportunity As you may guess, food is a big part of paper in the pan. Th n p ur in to meet many others who were facing the same Noel. Instead of eating a Christmas dinner, the batter and bak t 4000 the rench. eat a meal known as the challenges in life. Together we experienced a until cake i springy when reveilloll. This late inner is served after growth in ur own potential as well as tbe touched with finger. 15 -1 8 midnight m ss. The meal, which 1S a symbohc minutes. opportunity to develop new relationships with spiritual awakening, can consist of oysters, Sprinkle a kite en towel ith powder d sugar people from whom we could gain support and sausages, wine, baked ham, roast fowl, salads, and use the towel to turn out the cake. Roll the inspiration. fruit and pastries. cake in the towel starting wit the sh rt end. My LCCC exper ience changed my life. There is no Santa Clause in France. Instead, Let cool. Then unroll gently so as not to crack Although, I did not realize how dramatically at there is the ?ere de Noel (Father Christmas). In the cake and frost inside with ganache or icing. the time, it is clear thirty years later that my America, Santa delivers the coal for bad children Roll the cake back up and ice with more decision to attend this college put me on a and the presents for good children. In France, Le ganache or icing and decorate with meringue totally different life path than the one I Pere de Noel has a partner: Lepere Fouettard mushrooms, ivy, cranberries or nuts. For an (Father Spanker), who delivers spankings to bad originally envisioned for myself. LCCC not .authentic touch, use a kitchen fork to trace little children. "log" lines on the outside oflog. You may use only gave me a strong educational foundation Instead of receiving gifts under a Christmas lighter colored ganache on the ends to resemble upon which to build the attainment of future tree, the French children put their shoes (sabots) a log. degrees, it also gave me the confidence to take in front of the frreplace on Christmas Eve. on new challenges and to understand that I was not maximizing my potential. TIPS FOR SHOPPING ONLINE Today, the campus is much improved and the number of educational opportunities is far he American Financial Services Association Education Foundation of Washington, greater than when I first entered the college. TD.C., offers consumers these tips for shopping on the Internet: t/ Before making an online purchase, check the web site for a phone number and mail­ However, the underlying strength of this college . ing address. (Look for a street address, not a post office box.) If you don't recognize has not diminished; in fact, it is even greater the name of the company, call the number to confinn that the business does exist. today than ever. That strength is the ability to t/ Also, check the web site for the tenn "SSL," which stands for secure socket layer and offer all students the chance to enrich their lives with knowledge and better understanding of indicates that the site uses security measures to keep others from finding out your the opportunities that await them; a setting to credit card account number. meet others, to share their experiences, and to t/ After making a purchase, print out the web page on which the confinnation appears. gain new insight on how to build the courage to If it shows an order confinnation deal with personal challenges; and an open . number, it can serve as a receipt. door to a lifetime of learning and personal t/ Check your credit card statements to enrichment which is limited only by the scope ensure that charges for Internet pur­ of their dreams and imagination. LCCC is chases were posted accurately. Call much more tban an educational institution. We the credit card company inunediately = sbape lives and build futur es. I hope my if they w re not. experience as president ofLCCC enables me to t/ If you do n t re eive your merchan­ make these opportonities available for more dise within 30 days but the charge has people to discover their full potential and to been po led to your credit card, con­ enrich their lives as much as it has enriched tact the online seller for an explan - mine. lion. If you get no ati faction, then all the cr dit ard company. Inside Tmck j "The Twelve Days of Christmas" • Catholics share a deeper meaning in the popular Christmas song. ~ioJoS!l in Costa RIca By Doug Meiners Paradise of Knowledge "On the first day of Christmas my Three French Hens are Faith, Hope and Professor Peter Karch has taught Biology true love gave to me, a partridge in a Charity. 117 - World Biomes in Costa Rica for the pear tree. " Four calling birds are the four past two summers. It allows students the Sounds simple enough right? Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists. unique, on-site opportunity to study tropical "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.) biology. a song that has become a part of Five golden rings represent the Visiting the La Marta Wildlife Refuge, Christmas almost as much as giving "Pentateuch", the first five books of the Premontane Forests, Low Montane presents. But where did it come from? Old Testament. Rainforests, the archaeological site at Why are they giving such strange gifts? Six geese a-laying are the six days of Guayabo, the Cloud Forest at Monteverde, What is the point of this song? creation. the Continental Divide between the Pacific In England, between 1558 and 1829, it Seven swans a-swimming are the and Caribbean slopes, swimming in the was illegal to practice any form of seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven water falls at La Catarata de La Fortuna and Catholicism. If one broke this law, it sacraments. walking on the "skywalk," steel suspension was not a simple slap on the wrist. One Eight maids a-milkin g represent the bridges hundreds of feet above the forest could be imprisoned, hanged, shortened eight beatitudes. floor, were just a few of the experiences by a head, or drawn and quartered. All Nine ladies dancing make up the nine students encountered. of this could happen for simply being fruits of the Holy Spirit. Students raved about this magnificent caught with anything in writing that Ten lords a-leaping are the ten opportunity and proclaimed how "breath­ associated them with the Catholi faith. commandments. taking" it was and how it provided "the As a result, " The Twelve Days of Eleven pipers piping are the el ven experience of a life time," especially when C hristmas" was written. This was a faithful apostles. "walking through the -muddy trails with rain "catech'sm song." It helped the young Twelve drummers drumming pounding down." "Walking along the beach Catholics to learn the tenets of their symbolize the twelve points of doctrine in the middle of the night with nothing but fruth. in the Apostle' Creed. the ocean on one side and jungle on the Almost every word in this song has a Did you know that? I did not. other" was awesome. One student summed symbolic meaning for something related I cannot imagine living in a period it up best, "it's an opportunity to actually to the Catholic faith. "True love" in where one's religIOn could have one experience first band the dynamic nature of this song is actually God, and "me" is killed. This seems like a sinlple song lifie. " representative of every baptized person. and it is fun to sing and easy to The partridge is a symbol of Christ. r member. But that was the whole The rest of this song gives a story of point. The Catholic youth were given strange gifts being given from God to something to help them with their faith. His baptized people, but they all bav a I hope the next time you hear this song mearung. you give a little thanks for the freedom's Two T urtle Doves are the Old and we have today. I know I will. New Testaments. Quelling The Complainer Seeking God? A chronic complainer can affect • Students at LCCC add the everyone's productivity and morale­ not just his or her own. Whether you Bible to their list of studies. are a supervisor or a coworker, here By Doug Meiners are some ideas to help keep things running smoothly. "Go into all the world and preach the • Listen. Sometimes all a complainer Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime good news to all creation." This was needs is a chance to talk to some­ opportunity to study biology and learn about Jesus' command in Mark 16: 15. one. He or she may not be looking life in Costa Rica. Students at LCCC are listening. for answers, but simply suffering Many may not know, but LCCC offers from lack of attention-at work and Call Dr. Pete Karch at 779-1503 or visit him a Bible study to its students twice a at home. in ST 120 week. The Bible study is open to • Don't argue. But this doesn't mean anyone seeking to know more about God you have to agree. You can state and the Bible. your position calmly without They meet in the Club Room across attacking the complainer's case. from the arcade in the Administration Arguing can just fuel the fire. _"If you want someone to respect Building on Wednesdays at 12:30 and • Resist temptation to commiserate. a tree,bring him to it; allow him Thursdays at 2:00. That kind of attention will only Times have not been set for the spring encourage more complaining. to touch itsense it, experience it semester. If you have any questions • Keep exhanges short. Some com­ in all its majesty." about this Bible study please contact plainers will repeatedly spend more Gene Eden in AD-16, or at 610-799- time talking than working. Point --John Muir 1146. out that wasting valuable time and energy won't bring about change. Inside Track 6 Entertainment Electric Factory rocked by P.O.D . • Despite religious separation, P.O.D. unites fans in Philadelphia. By Doug Meiners

On October 29 I had the opportunity message Hed was sending. By the end "RESERVOIR DOGS" to see P.O.D., one of the fastest growing of Hed' s set, this circle of prayer had hardcore bands presently perfonning. grown to over one hundred people. DELIVERS Joining P.O.D. at the Electric Factory in Although there was an obvious A REVIEW Philadelphia were fellow hardcore bands dissatisfaction among some people, BY JEREMY R. DUEH Project 86 and Hed. This was an Hed's faithful fans were still pleased interesting lineup because both P .O.D. with the perfonnance they were given. Quentin Tarentino's 1991 film about a and Project 86 hail from the Christian Once Hed left the stage, the fans botched bank robbery is a classic case of music industry, while Hed does not. united once again with a chant of "p-o­ substance over style. The low budget, Project 86 opened up the evening of D, P-O-D, P-O-D". P.O.D, which stands independent feature is a benchmark in events with a high-energy perfonnance. for "Payable on Death", released four the motion picture writing and filming They played a fairly short set, albums during seven years with Rescue industry. highlighted by the perfonnance of Records, a Christian recording company. Five weekend criminals unite for a "P.S.", their single on the Blair Witch II Their career took off a year ago after bank robbery organized by their white­ soundtrack. Project 86 screamed lyrics signing with the bigger, more popu1ar collar boss; they do not know each that glorified God and had a general note . One of their other's names but go by colors. Mr. of optimism towards life. They were highlights came earlier this year when White, Mr. Blue, Mr. Pink, Mr. Orange highly applauded by both faithful fans they reached number one on MTV. and Mr. Black. . and first-time listeners. They did an Once P.O.D. began perfonning, mosh . The story starts out after an infonner excellent job of setting the tone for the pits immediately broke out around the cop spoils the bank robbing plans and evening. Electric Factory. They put on one of the ends up in a shootout between the cops Hed followed Project 86 with the most amazing live perfonnances I have and the criminals. As everyone same high-energy hardcore sound. ever seen. Their lyrics consisted mainly separates, they slowly all arrive at the Although Hed displayed a lot of talent of their life growing up on the streets of designated warehouse meeting spot and and a great sound, their lyrics consisted Southtown San Diego, along with their argue it out about who the infonner was. heavily of vulgarity and anger. Perhaps strong faith in God. P.O.D. fans left The first two to arrive almost kill each he most interesting part of the night extremely satisfied and energized other and it does not get any more took place during Hed's set. A group of following two encore songs. organized until the last three minutes of about six people gathered in a circle in For me, it was the most intense the film. the back comer of the Electric Factory. experience of my life and I strongly This piece by Quentin Tarentino is These people had obviously come to see recommend a P.O.D. concert to anyone arguably his best work to date. The Project 86 and/or P.O.D. They began interested in hardcore music. dialogue is riveting, funny and delivered praying amongst themselves against the by some of the finest actors in the business. Harvey Kietel plays Mr. Blue and has tremendous character and Otherland professionalism in his career in crime. Reviewed by Jonathan Martnick The irony and symbolism come in heavy doses throughout the movie until the end Tad Williams, author ofTailchaser's Song, and Multiple layers and variations are created from a when it unfolds and the entire plot is put the Memory. Sorrow. and Thorn trilogy, has common theme: the heroes are searching for to an end. created a tale that blurs the lines between science their children's consciousnesses inside the Otherland network. The journey encompasses Quentin Tarentino proves again that it fiction and fantasy. is not the special effects or supennodels Otherland is a four-part novel that takes place incredible worlds, often shrouded in mystery. in the near future, where the technology of the The third book of the four-part series has just that make great film but abstract, Internet has evolved into a mass marketable been released in September. The titles are as mysterious plots with great soundtrack. attraction. An elite group of very wealthy men, follows: City of Golden Shadow, River of Blue The camera angles and every character known as the Grail Brotherhood, have used their Fire, Mountain of Black Glass, and Sea of Silver Light. The latter is scheduled for release this involved make this film a treasure and is wealth to create Otherland. a benchmark for what independent Otherland is a huge program that allows for the spring. creation of virtual worlds. Within the greater I was captivated by the novel's rich, involved filmmakers can do with just pen and reach of Otherland, each member has created his plots, and by the way Williams creates paper. or her own fantasy world. believable people who are as unique as the tale VERDICT: A+ Williams takes this structure, and reflects a itself. From a little boy with Progeria, to a newly rainbow of different worlds and plots off of it. educated African Bushman, the characters shine Such an amazing world must come at a cost; and with originality. The tale is mysterious, spellbinding, and unique in a multitude of ways, "Reservoir Dogs" it is the children who bear the load. All over the Written and directed by Quentin world, children are slipping into deep comas. and the plot is always moving forward, never Another group, The Circle, think the members pausing. Tarentino; edited by Sally Menke; of the Grail Brotherhood are responsible. I highly recommend this book to anyone who produced, Lawrence Bender, in Williams also introduces a group of people who has ever enjoyed the gemes of Science Fiction association with Moate Hellman and are to become the heroes of the tale, whether and fantasy. The books are fairly large, ranging from 700-800 pages each, but the ways the pages Richard N. Gladstein; rated R, 1991 they want to be or not. fly by, they, sadly, seem far shorter. Dog Eat Productions. Inside Track 7

Chasing a Dream I COUGAR • Adam Melhuse: the definition of what baseball players should be . By Doug Meiners ROCK IN 2000! Adam Melhuse is The life of a pro, however, was not not a first-round filled with glamour and money. Adam L.C.C.C SPORTS ON draft pick. He did spent seven long seasons in Toronto's not receive a million­ minor leagues. He logged tens of THE BALL dollar contract. His thousands of miles on old buses with BY JEREMY R. DUEH name is not little pay. He was always found either synonymous with working out in the weight room, or in Mark McGuire or the batting cage fine-tuning his swing. . As we know, Lehigh Carbon Community College Mike Piazza ... yet. He never accepted second best. is a small, cozy college located in the rolling hills of During the 2000 baseball season, Adam's talent went overlooked while Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. The sports that take however, he accomplished something with the Blue Jays. After becoming a place here continue far beyond the school's physical that less than a fraction of one percent of free agent in 1999, Adam signed a dimensions. Americans ever do. He became a major "lucrative" minor league contract with The women's volleyball team, along with their league baseball player. the who P.C.A.A volleyball coach of the year Troy Reynard, If one spends five minutes with Adam recognized his talent. A couple of have made their niche as one of the most it is impossible to not be a fan of his. He months into the 2000 season, the dominating teams in the state. Not a single player is one of the rare throwbacks who plays wanted him. The returned from last years nationally ranked team. "It for the love of the game, not the money. Rockies traded for him and immediately is hard for a two year school to build a dynasty", He approaches life with the same love he put him in the big leagues. Adam says coach Troy Reynard.,"I always have to be has for baseball. Adam is the team fulfilled another major goal. recruiting and working." jokester, who constantly keeps his It was not long after being traded to It definitely worked this season as the Cougars' teammates loose. the Rockies that Adam experienced his overall record was a solid 28-13.The-volleyball Adam acknowledges his father as his greatest thrill as a baseball player. He team also is the state champion and broke the record biggest influence. He remembers being stepped up to the plate as a books as one of the better teams to come through in diapers when his dad gave him a big against the in extra the school. red wiffle-ball bat. His dad threw a big . He connected with a line drive Brandy Gombocz averages a strong 3.4 kills a rubber ball so that Adam could make that was not only his first major league game and is getting national attention through her contact every time. He also remembers hit, but it was also the game-winning hit. amazing talents. Casie Falk is another strong player his father taking him to the Brewers I know with Adam's work ethic and on a very tough team that consists of nine girls who minor league games in Stockton, desire, this is just the first of many more think of each other with much deserved high when he was eight; "I would memories to come. regards. Coach Troy Reynard talks of his girls as "a go down to the gate and watch what the Adam admits he is not finished yet. family who loves each other and act like sisters;" players did and how they acted." It was He still has goals he wants to achieve. the girls talk of their coach as "a great coach who at this point that Adam knew he wanted He wants to have a long career and make offers everything possible." to be a player. an all-star team one day. More This team is definitely talented and I am sure that The road was not easy, however. importantly, Adam wants to establish success will last. In 1990, Adam accepted a baseball financial stability for himself and his scholarship to UCLA. After playing future family. But even ifneither of MEN'S BASKETBALL- L.C.C.C is on the rise three years for the Bruins, he left to sign these happen, Adam simply wants to be after a rebuilding season in 99/00. This season the with the Toronto Blue Jays who drafted remembered as someone who played the men are looking to make their niche in the E.P.C.C him in the thirteenth round of the game one hundred percent and had the as winners; good luck to all. amateur baseball draft in 1993. Adam respect of the other players. I know he fulfilled one of his goals. He was now a has my respect. ~ofessional baseball player. HOW TIRED ARE YOU? here are times ~hen fatigu~ and stress are natural and tempo­ A Season for Trary. But sometimes they Signal the onset of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. CFS is more than just "recurrent fatigue, " "stress," or Tradition "depression." It is a debilitating and devastating physical illness his holiday season is an opportu­ that is recognized as a distinct condition by the National Institutes ruty to share traditions with your of Health and the U.S. gove rnment's Centers for Disease Control. family and to start orne new CFS is a disorder that is still quite a mystery to the medical T profession, as well as to the general population. Many of the ones. Among the 01 favorites are symptoms-persistent tiredness, recurring dull headaches, joint Christmas caroling, tree trimming, and muscle aches, feverishness without high fever, depression, school plays, visits to shut-ins and even and tender lymph glands-occur in connection with other illness­ shopping. Now, start a new tradition es , making CFS difficult to diagnose. There is no definitive blood with a okie exch ge. Here's how: or other diagnostic test. Often, the onset of the illness is related to Plan to make several dozen from your a commo n infection, such as bronchitis, a cold, mononucleosis, favorite recipe, then ask friends to pre­ .and othe r respiratory or gastrointestinal illness, from which the pare theirs. Exchange a dozen of yours victim never completely recovers. for a like nuinber of theirs. You take . Th er~ is no known cure for CFS, but there are many medica- home a delicious, old-fashioned variety tions available that can lessen its symptoms. And a number of of cookies, some like your mom used to STA TE CHAMPS support groups have been established to help those suffering (From left) BAC K ROW: Ass!. coach Samantha Ritz, Lau ra Kackos from CFS . For mo re information , write the National Chronic bake, others tha are a new taste treat. Jackie Nieves, Amber Knauss, Beckv Muroa Hann ah Onuft:r Fatigue Syndrome ASSOCiation, 3521 Broadway, Suite 222, Coach Troy Reynard. 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By: John Eisert, Andy Hall, Jon Martnick, Doug Meiners, Deanna Smith What changes would you like to see happen at L.C.C.C.?

Howie Miller Chris Stafford Eliot Omollo Jacqueline Perry

"Spring-break last year should "Canopy in all the smoking "They should make the class­ "More individual tutoring." have been much earlier in the sections so we can smoke in rooms wanner." semester." all weather."

Tiffany Wenner Ronald Blue Ms. McKinley-Green

'There should be closer parking "I would like to be more in­ "More full-time faculty mem­ "Closer parking to the building, lots or an enclosed canopy for fonned about student bers. A swimming pool in the especially behind the library." the cold weather." o!]anizations." gym."

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, Top Ten Tips for Taking : The daytime final examination time period is based on the daytime class schedule and utilizes the same Tough Tests {i.e. finals?) i classroom. Example: Students enrolled in ART 101 -01 , which meets on MW 8:00 - 9:21 a.m., will have ; their final examination scheduled on Wednesday, December 20, at 8:30 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. By The Journalism Class Regular Semester I . STUDY- Don't cram the night 6. REWARD YOURSELF-Go out the I. Class Meeting Time Fjnal Exam Time before. Do your work all seme ter. night before to help you relax, but MIN 8:00 a.m.- 9:21 a. m ...... Wednesday, December 20 8:30 a.m.-l0:30 a.m. 2. GET A STUDY PARTNER- Too don't drink t 0 much alcohol. 7. GET A GOODNIGHT SLEEP MW 9:35 a..m.-10:56 a.m ...... Monday, December 18 8:00 a.m.-l0:oo a.m. large of a group, however, is not a I MW 11 :10 a.m.-12:31 a.m ...... Wednesday, December 20 11:00 a.m.- 1:0 0 p.m. good idea. 8. EAT AGOODBREAKFAS.T MIN 12:45 p.m.- 2:06 p.m ...... Monday, December 18 12:40 p,m.- 2:45 p.m. 3. TIME MANAGEMENT-Plan 9. WEAR COMFORTABLE MW 2:30 p.m.- 3:41 p.m ...... Wednesday, December 20 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. outside activities around studying CLOTHES MW 3:55 p.m.- 5:16 p.m ...... Monday, December 18 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. time. 10. COME TO THE FINAL TR 8:00 a.m.- 9:21 a.m ...... Thursday, December 21 8:30 a..m.-10:30 a.m. PREPARED-Bring pencils, paper, TR 9:30 a.m.-l0;56 a.m ...... Tuesday, December 19 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 4. STUDY HARDEST SUBJECf TR pens, calculator, etc. 11 :10 a.m.-12:31 p.m ...... Thursday, December 21 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. FIRST TR 12:45 p.m.- 2:06 p.m ...... Tuesday, December 19 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 5. TAKE BREAKS---Sludy for 45 TR 3:55 p.m.- 5:16 p.m ...... Thursday, December 21 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. minutes, then take a break. c; ooel L[,tel<. to ilLL 0"," tJ.1 elY fl"-"lls! F 9:00 a.m.-l1 :56 a.m ...... Monday, December 18 10:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. HCl P'P rJ HOlldCl[J.£ 1 F 12:45 p.m.- 3:41 p.m ...... Tuesday. December 19 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.

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