It Must Be a Dream: Hypnotist on Campus

Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus Wednesday, September 16, 2009, Vol. 9, No. 1 It must be a dream: Hypnotist on campus By Jamie Stueve hypnotism and students who never experienced hypnotism Staff Writer volunteered to gather in front of The Student Activities eager students and faculty to enjoy Council created an activity the show. An easy count down known as Welcome Fest to from ten, Wand puts the students welcome new and returning into hypnosis with only a couple students. SAC member Steve stragglers who didn’t have much Krafcisin, introduced well success. “He could hypnotize me renowned hypnotist, Jim Wand. in three seconds and it actually Wand has worked with many worked,” said Madison Hudnutt, celebrities such as: Jay Leno, a participant of Wand’s hypnosis. Chris Rock, Michael Jordan and Students and faculty bellowed Larry the Cable Guy. He has a out laughter as they proceeded doctorate in psychology and uses to watch peers play balloon hypnosis to help clients work on instruments, mimic a doll, and concentration, motivation and imitate Taylor Swift along with a inspiration. “Hands down Jim handful of other shenanigans for Wand is the best hypnotist I have a mere 60 minutes. ever had,” said Taylor Perdue, a Coming out of hypnosis participant of hypnosis, “ You supposedly feels like a full night’s know you’re good when you can rest and your recollection of the put somebody in that deep of event takes up to a few hours. Photo by Derrick Roffman a sleep and hardly remember “After I woke up [from hypnosis] I Far right, Taylor Perdue, Quinn Devlin and Kyle Mathes attempt to mimic a doll anything.” felt so energetic that I didn’t even used as a prop in the performance with Jim Wand. Students gathered in sleep until 2 a.m.,” said Perdue. the Courter Center, Sept. 2 Hypnosis causes its what’s happening, “ said Hudnutt, out of hypnosis; he repeats to If hypnosis interests you, try to eat a free meal and watch participants to recollect minor “It’s like piecing together a them multiple times “goals can Jim Wand’s free self-help hypnosis students take their chance in details and leave the rest to others, puzzle.” be tangible and that nothing can on his website at: www.hypnotism. hypnosis. A mixture of students “People tell me what I did or what Wand puts motivational stop them with concentration and com. who previously experienced others did and I start to remember words into students when coming drive for new success.” Faces of DMACC A new By Chelsea Magee A person who took part in Staff Writer the Faces of DMACC program inﬂuenza on Boone Campus is John Ali Amina is not looking for Holtorf, a professional, freelance the appearance of one student, photographer. He has a wide thread: but for the potential they may range of works in photography. portray. There are a lot of students Check him out on his website who don’t think they’re pretty at www.hotlorf.com. Another Avoiding enough to be models, but what person involved in the program we’re looking for is the natural is freelance make-up artist is Jen Photo by Derrick Roffman beauty and more people have that Chiodo. Her previous background Use a hand sanitizer at one of our multiple locations to H1N1 than they think,” said Ali, one of of make-up artistry, ranges from help eliminate the majority cause of spread in H1N1. the head graphic designers for the people appearing on CNN to By Tanner Sandrock 2009-H1N1 Influenza” released to the Center of Disease Control Faces of DMACC. presidential candidates. Aug. 7 of this year states that the best way to stay healthy would Amina and Mike Brady work Mitzi Alexander; the Staff Writer this flu season 30-50 percent of be to eat healthy, stay well rested, for the Faces of DMACC for two freelance hair-stylist for the day, the United States population keep hydrated, and wash hands years now. The Faces of DMACC likes to get involved with people. According to the Center of could become infected with with soap and water; alcohol take place in Ankeny, Boone, “Getting to interact with people is Disease Control, H1N1 or Swine this new H1N1 strand and of based hand sanitizers work but Carroll, Newton, Urban, and much more fun than sitting in an Flu is defined as a respiratory those, 1.8 million could become remember; no better substitution West DMACC campuses. office all day,” said Alexander. disease found in pigs caused by hospitalized. than washing with soap and water. A wide variety of students Bredell Mitchell volunteered type A influenza. What steps has DMACC When coughing or sneezing do it from non-traditional to traditional as a student for the Faces of Like most viruses, it taken to protect its students and into a tissue, sleeve, or shoulder get their pictures taken to be on DMACC. “I am proud to constantly changes and until faculty from this new health risk? not into ones hands. Remember the billboards, in the magazines, represent DMACC in a bold now no human threat became First off, hand sanitizer dispensers the majority of contact with posters, and all the other fashion,” said Mitchell. apparent. This new breed of can be found at the front desk others comes from hand to hand advertisements that DMACC DMACC student Sara H1N1 spreads much like the and the Campus Cafe to help contact. provides. Anyone can sign up to be Mcquinn agreed saying, “Being in seasonal flu that people are most eliminate a major source of the Students are advised, also to part of this program just as long the Faces of DMACC was a very familiar with. It also shares many spread. visit the doctor for a flu shot. The as they are an official DMACC fun way to start off my first year of the same symptoms: coughing, Also at the start of this fall H1N1 is not the average seasonal student. Students can sign up at of being in college.” sore through, stuffy or runny nose, term every enrolled student and flu, so it will be a completely any time. Sign up today by going muscle or body aches, headache, faculty received an e-mail entitled different shot. Be prepared for to www.dmacc.edu/faces. chills, fatigue, and nausea or vomiting or diarrhea. H1N1. This e-mail contains facts two shots. If a student becomes The biggest difference about the virus, symptoms, advice unfortunate enough to contract Inside this issue between the two is that H1N1 is and many links to other sites such H1N1, stay home. They should Celebrating Recover....P 2 Gaining Weight?...... P 7 a new strain, therefore; no pre- as “Center of Disease Control call or e-mail their teachers. built immunity for it. Unlike and Prevention.” They will understand and be Scholarships...... P 4 New Assistant Coach...P 8 seasonal flu, which most people Still a large amount of grateful that they, along with their Habitat Home...... P 5 All about Baseball...... P 9 are exposed to their whole life, responsibility falls on the students, were not exposed to the Opinion...... P 10-11 H1N1 isn’t allowing them to build individual to try to remain healthy. virus. Stay healthy this fall term Meet the Staff...... P 6 an immunity. “The Report to the What can students do to by knowing what to do. President on U.S. Preparations for protect themselves? According PAGE 2 DMACC BANNER NEWS CAMPUS NEWS 09.16.09 Celebrating recovery By Josie Kramer Editor -in-Chief

Mayor John Slight gave the introduction to the annual drug prevention program Tuesday, Sept. 8. DMACC hosted the music, dancing and spaghetti dinner. “September, National Alco- hol and Drug Addiction Recov- ery Month,” was printed across a poster behind a stage set up for this event. Susan Herrick, Direc- tor of Boone County Prevention, said, “It’s important for people to know they can recover.” The purpose of this event was to promote drug prevention and the recovery process. The initiative of the two hours was to get a group of people to support the cause. Spaghetti and bread sticks were served following dancing and singing directed by Pat McManus. The dinner was possible because of the following donors: Hy-Vee, Fareway, Barilla, and Sam’s Club. Herrick said, “If Photo By Chelsea Magee you feed people, they come.” Dee Glauner, first semester at DMACC and major in hu- Also provided at the event man services, works in the Boone Campus student lab. were free t-shirts to those that par- ticipated in the singing and dancing, flyers, pamphlets, and CDs. Paula Goldsworth, Administra- Students adjust to tive Assistant said, “What a great turnout. I was glad to see many Photos By Josie Kramer changing technology students were interested.” People are singing and dancing as they participate in the National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month By JosieKramer er daily. To access the DMACC Editor-in-chief network, students need to know their user name and password. How does WebCT work? According to the online DMACC Take actionactivities with are chosen the and how to SAC a difference. By Derrick Roffman What’s my e-mail and password? helpdesk, the user name is: first spend the money for these events. At the Ankeny campus for and Eric Thiel These are among a few of the initial, middle initial and full last At the next SAC meeting on DMACC, the SAC sponsors such Staff Writers questions that are brought up at name. The password will be the Sept. 17 the student body that activities as Airbrush tattoos, rock the beginning of the fall term. last four digits of the student’s makes up the SAC will be voting climbing walls, and free ice cream. On Sept. 2, the Student Ac- Each new year brings with it DMACC ID number. for a president, vice president, Last year at Boone campus the tivities Council gave out free pork the new technology and changes If there are any problems and secretary. SAC paid an arcade company to sandwiches to students and staff. around the school.The last few visit secure.dmacc.edu/getuser/ As a student in college there come set up huge screens in the “Over 360 were cooked,” accord- years DMACC has become more getuser.aspx. For students’ conve- can be many opportunities to be Courter Center and play Rock ing to Dick Blomgren, one of the modern and advanced, including nience, DMACC also gives each part of something. DMACC has Band and other video games. two Iowa Pork producer associ- the online class work known as student a DMACC e-mail ad- many clubs and activites for the The SAC is given a budget ates at the event. The same day WebCT. dress. students to participate in. The every year with which they get to the SAC hired Jim Wand, a pro- The idea was to accommo- Each student’s e-mail address Student Activities Council moti- pick out entertainment and activi- fessional Hypnotist to come and date the students. Dr. Jane Mar- is the same as the above DMACC vates college spirit, provides stu- ties for the students. If you would perform. tino, psychology and education ID with ‘@dmacc.edu’ attached dents with something to engage in like to sign up for the SAC please So what is the SAC and who teacher at DMACC, said, “I love to the end. The students can then discussions with college staff, and contact Steve Krafcisin at sjkrafci- is in charge of putting on these any learning tool that can cut make their own password for their gives the students a representative [email protected] or come to meet- events? The students, believe it down on wasted time and pro- e-mail. This e-mail account is ac- voice in college affairs that allows ing on Sept. 17 in room 203 at or not, have the power over what vide more flexibility. WebCt does cessed from the DMACC home the students to see that they make 9:30 a.m. both. It is available to my students page. Click ‘Webmail’ and each when they can focus and learn. It student is free to send and receive also allows them to work more ef- mail from staff or other students. fectively in groups. We can quick- From the home page students ly and efficiently share resources, can also get to WebCT. Next to add ideas to others thoughts and ‘Webmail’, it says ‘Login’. After correct misunderstandings. clicking on ‘Login’, students, fac- “I think it offers a more colle- ulty and staff can get to: Web- gial, environment where students mail, Web Info System, WebCT are respected for what they know and my.DMACC.“I really don’t and the new insights they bring have a lot of experience with to a topic. We work and learn DMACC’s e-mail system. It turns together in a team environment out it wasn’t as bad as I thought,” using WebCT.” Said first year student Kortney Most of the students get on Morgan. the Internet or at least a comput-

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PAGE 4 DMACC BANNER NEWS FEATURE 09.16.09 A helping hand: scholarships, how to get started By Jamie Stueve help students succeed. Ask what’s volunteer involvement, career ent themselves if a scholarship www.google.com, which presents Staff Writer available and they gladly point in goals, field of study and why through DMACC isn’t an option. itself in this situation for scholar- the right direction. you would benefit from receiv- The internet is a great resource to ships too. 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Eurographics 39149 Version:01 08-05-09 jv DMACC BANNER NEWS FEATURE 09.16.09 PAGE 5 Habitat for Humanity home goes to DMACC employee By Becky Anderson families must be living in worked various part time jobs, and their closet was “the size of beginning of December. Contributing Writer inadequate housing (not safe, including waitressing, coaching a hall closet, which with twins Anyone who knows Graham overcrowded or not affordable for the dance team, and working in that doesn’t work out very well,” will tell you that her children If you’ve walked in the their income), meet an income the registration office. Wanting Graham explained. are her top priority. Shelby main doors of Des Moines Area criteria of 35 percent to 50 a home to raise her daughters Habitat narrowed the Hildreth, Academic Adviser at Community College in Boone, percent of the county median in, Graham looked into the applicants down to Graham DMACC Boone Campus wrote, Iowa in the last Habitat program and one other person. “I was “Her girls always come first and five years, you to see if she could up against a girl in Madrid, it shows. I believe that having have likely seen qualify after and I knew with her daughter’s the opportunity to own her her. learning about the condition that she really needed own home is very important to Christina program through the house more than I did. I kept Christina. Showing her girls Graham has a professor thinking I am not going that she can do this on been a smiling at DMACC. to get it,” said Grahm. her own makes her face welcoming Unfortunately, The Habitat board “So very proud.” students and she wasn’t making surprised her by One look guests at enough money offering them both I am at her girls and the Student with her part the opportunity you can tell Services office time jobs to be to become that Graham at DMACC able to apply. homeowners. thinking I has her for more than D e t e r m i n e d “I was so hands full. five years now. as always, she excited. The might have Her oldest, She’s the one finished her girls were very Karli, is you’ll want to degree at William excited also,” tall with talk to if you’re Penn, and began she said. a chance at g raceful r e g i s t e r i n g looking for a full B e f o r e l i m b s , for classes, or time job. She Graham can this, [I was] and is a want more was about to leave have her p e a ch e s i n f o r m a t i o n DMACC for a home, she a n d about programs different job, when must put in so excited c r e a m at the college. a full-time position 300 hours redhead; Today, Graham opened up in the of “sweat and couldn’t just like has a lot to Student Services e q u i t y ” her mom. smile about. office. time. Any G r a h a m In a matter of She had hours friends wait for describes months, she will finally secured the or family her as Photo by Derrick Roffman full time job she members work “ p r i s s y. ” be the owner Christina Graham, Clerical Assistant seated at her desk. the next of a Habitat had worked so also goes towards The twins for Humanity hard for, and after her total. are dark- home, along with her three income, and get their hands dirty increasing her income, she decided A ground- step.” skinned, curly daughters: nine-year-old Karli by doing at least 300 hours of to try and apply for a home. She breaking ceremony haired, and also and 7-year-old twins Keyarah and volunteer work for Habitat for sent in the paperwork, and always was performed in resemble Graham Aliyah. Humanity. the optimist, waited for a response April. Graham had in her stature. They Graham applied for a home, The road hasn’t always been from Habitat. “So I am thinking the chance to pick out are energetic and “full of and was chosen to be the new smooth for Graham. Born in I might have a chance at this, [I the siding, cabinets, and other life,” which they get from their owner of a HFH house being Clinton, Iowa, she moved to New was] so excited and couldn’t wait features of her home. “It has been mother. Graham is hoping that built in Boone, Iowa. “I can’t Mexico at the age of four. Her for the next step,” said Graham. very interesting, just learning how there are more exciting things imagine a better person for a parents divorced when she was A Habitat board member called to build a house. Who would down the road for her and her Habitat for Humanity home. two. She only knows her father her and wanted to check out have ever thought I could shingle family. Christina and her family are the through pictures she has of him. her living conditions. She was a house!” Graham is hoping that type of community members we Her mother died at the age of living in a three bedroom, one the home will be completed by need both for Boone today and 30, and Christina was there at the bathroom duplex. The twins the end of November, so that her for building our tomorrow,” wrote hospital hours before she passed. share one very small bedroom, family can move in starting the Dr. Jane Martino, professor at After coming to Boone to DMACC. take classes at DMACC, Graham According to the Habitat found herself as a young, single for Humanity website, in order mother, trying to provide for to qualify for a Habitat home, herself and most importantly, her girls. The hardworking mom

Photo by Derrick Roffman Habitat for Humanity, future home of Christina Graham and family. Wanted Web Master for online Banner News If interested contact Jan LaVille [email protected] PAGE 6 DMACC BANNER NEWS CENTER SPREAD 09.16.09

Meet the DMACC Banner Staff

Name Name Name Name Name Josie Kramer Jamie Stueve Tanner Sandrock Candace Daiker Eric Thiel Age Age Age Age Age 18 20 20 24 20 Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday May 3 March 28 Oct. 18 March 29 May 25 Hometown Hometown Hometown Hometown Hometown Battle Creek Boone Council Bluffs Boone Boone Favorite Color Favorite Color Favorite Color Favorite Color Favorite Color Yellow Blue Purple All Colors Purple Favorite Superhero Favorite Superhero Favorite Superhero Favorite Superhero Favorite Superhero Wolverine Iron Man or Spiderman Quailman Favorite Music or a combination of the Superheroes pretty much Gambit Favorite Music Rock two ROCK! Indie or Punk Favorite Music Hobbies Favorite Music Favorite Music Hobbies Alternative Running Alternative Anything but yodeling Biking Hobbies Cooking Hobbies Hobbies Snowboarding Playing Guitar Anything Competitive Cycling Soccer Cooking Writing Favorite Quote Studying Criticizing movies Favorite Quote Videogames “Life is what you make Swimming Eating “Life is like a box of Favorite Quote it so keep your eye on Favorite Quote the prize and your arms “I thought they smelled Favorite Quote chocolates, you never “Never let success go to know what you’re going around the ones you bad on the outside.” Cap- Any quote starting with your head and never let love” Rev. Run tain Han Solo “So there I was…” to get” Forest Gump failure go to your heart” Banner News welcomes new Editor-in-Chief Josie Kram By Candace Daiker interview, she mentioned theer next Staff Writer country she wants to visit would be New Zealand. At the beginning of the CD: What are you most fall semester, Banner News excited to bring to Banner readers welcomed new editor-in-chief, this semester? 2009 Boone High graduate, Josie JK: I basically just want the Kramer. Beyond her new role students to be more interested in and past high school newspaper reading the Banner. I want it to experience, Josie is a multi- be fun… So they can get that mild faceted woman. dose of entertainment. She often comes to school CD: The Banner’s website bruised up and sore from Boone hasn’t been updated for a while. Area Soccer Club. She was a first- Are you planning on updating the year varsity player in high school website and if so, what changes soccer as well. “I’ve always been do you think will make it more athletic and outgoing. I can’t exciting and up-to-date? stand not being busy. That’s why JK: “I’d like for us to have I’m always doing something,” a website manageable for the stated Kramer. Photo by Candace Daiker students. That’s our goal, making She was also a thespian in New Editor-in-Chief Josie Kramer sits outside DMACC it more accessible.” high school, involved in a variety CD: What things are most of clubs including Peer Helpers in life, “Everyone has them and that there may be a scholarship write. I’m always the one that important to you to look for first and Key Club. She also loves I think a lot of people have had for me. I contacted Jan and filled rarely double-spaces in class… when editing an article? How do trying new things; skydiving and worse struggles than me. So I out an application and position I get started and it becomes a you “fix” it? bungee jumping are next on her just don’t want to worry about form. Before I knew it I was the passion to get a clear story.” JK: “I need to make sure bucket list. it.” The interview continued with Editor.” CD: To add to that, how it’s understandable to the reader. Kramer is a positive person a simple question and answer CD: Did you want to be the would you describe your writing Sometimes the general public that spreads optimism. When scenario: editor to have more of a published style? might not understand what a asked what her pet peeve was, Candace Daiker: How did “voice” or for other reasons? JK: “I like to say it how it is. writer is saying and that’s what I she replied, “People that put you go about applying for the What are they? I want to be honest… even if it want to fix.” themselves down.” She went editor-in-chief position? JK: “I never really thought hurts sometimes!” CD: What is your advice on to say, “Everyone has good Josie Kramer: “I was on my about it. When the opportunity CD: Do you see yourself for students wanting to join the qualities and need to know these high school’s newspaper staff for was brought up, I welcomed it pursuing an editorial or writing Banner staff or aspiring to be the qualities. How can they expect two years as Ad Sales Manager with open arms. My thoughts position after college and if so, next editor? anyone else to like them if they and when I came to register for were really positive. I wanted it what are your plans? JK: “Try your best. Always don’t learn to like themselves?” classes at DMACC I mentioned to be fun.” JK: “I’ve always wanted to try your best. The Banner Her positivity was reflected to the counselor that I wanted to CD: How long have you travel, so I envision myself writing newsroom is always open to again when asked if she had be a part of the newspaper. From been writing or interested in and submitting my articles to anyone that wants to talk to us.” been through any major struggles there, the counselor gave me Jan journalism? travel agencies or other various (LaVille’s number and mentioned JK: “I’ve always liked to forms of media.” Later in the DMACC BANNER NEWS CENTER SPREAD 09.16.09 PAGE 7

Meet the DMACC Banner Staff

Name Name Name Name Interested in working for Shannon Jefferson Chelsea Magee Brad Burton Derrick J. Roffman the DMACC Banner? Age Age Age Age 19 18 19 24 Story Writing Birthday Birthday Birthday Birthday or Sept. 24 Nov 3 Nov. 13 Dec. 13 Photography Hometown Hometown Hometown Hometown Des Monies Hawkeye Toledo OH Favorite Color Jefferson Favorite Color Apply for workstudy or Red Favorite Color Favorite Color Yellow just contribute your work Favorite Superhero Orange Black and Red Favorite Superhero for use in the up coming Spiderman Favorite Superhero Favorite Superhero Rorschach newspaper Favorite Music Captain Underpants Superman Favorite Music Hip-Hop Favorite Music Favorite Music Irish Folk Music Contact Hobbies Alternative rock Hip-Hop and R&B Hobbies Shopping Hobbies Hobbies Travel Jan LaVille Hanging out with friends Dance Basketball Japanese Martial Arts Adviser Running Hanging out with friends Chilin’ with my bros Anything to test motor or Favorite Quote Watching cartoons Listening to music skills Josie Kramer “Don’t think you’re Favorite Quote Favorite Quote Favorite Quote Editor-in-Chief beautiful but I think “Live life to the fullest, “I’m just doing me and “You can’t gain anything you’re beyond it.” Lil’ without giving up some- at you never know when it you can never understand Wayne thing.” [email protected] will be over.” it.” Drake College freshmen weight gain By Jenni Elbert working with college students, dining centers give students many late night habits to her freshman each school year in an effort to Contributing Writer A’Hearn attributes freshman options, not with the goal for weight gain. “Beer and pizza. I promote healthy living through weight gain to independence and weight gain but to satisfy students’ was huge,” she said describing her out campus. A lot of good comes with the perceived lack of availability wants and to give them options,” freshman year. U of I students’ A’Hearn encourages fresh- the freshman year of college. of healthy food. she said. She continued saying after hours eating habits are man concerned with weight Independence. Parties. New “College is the time of the dining centers offer healthy evident after bars’ closing time gain to try to eat five fruits and friends. Freedom. But with the transition to an independent options, but students have to in Iowa City’s Ped Mall, the vegetables per day, choose lean good comes the bad. Hangovers. adult… With independence choose them. The University of common area surrounding the sources of meat, and eat whole Finals. Professors. The “freshman comes challenges and one of Iowa’s residential dining centers bars. Students devour anything grains and low-fat dairy. She 15.” Freshmen are bound to battle those challenges can sometimes do, in fact, offer healthy choices from vendor’s gyros to Panchero’s also advises them to be mindful hangovers, finals, and pitiless be healthy eating,” said A’Hearn. including grilled chicken breasts, burritos. of their snacking and to stay professors at some point, but what This was the case for Jill Grund, fruits and vegetables, salad greens, Calories from the, seemingly physically active. about that infamous freshman 15? 26, who attended the University and soups, but students do not common, late night food choices According to the American Is it real? What causes it? And of Northern seem to choose can add up quickly. One of College of Sports Medicine, what do you do about it? Iowa before them. Panchero’s plain chicken burritos, 200 to 300 minutes per week of “Weight gains in the range becoming a “Now that for instance, has an alarming moderate physical activity, like of 1.3 to 3.3 kilograms (2.4 to nurse. Grund students are no 852 calories and 24 grams of fat a brisk walk, is associated with 7.3 pounds) have been found in said her eating longer under their according to thedailyplate.com. weight loss and the prevention of the first year of college occurring habits changed parent’s wings, Add just a couple of light beers, weight gain. among as many as three quarters dramatically QuickTime™ and a they get to make the CalorieKing averages around The ACSM also suggests the Photo - JPEG decompressor are needed to see this picture. of all students assessed,” wrote when she went the decisions 100 calories, and a student “optimal approach to weight loss Mary Cluskey, Ph. D., RD and to college. “I [and they do not has consumed well over 1,000 is one that combines a mild caloric Deana Grobe, Ph. D. in a 2009 was used to always make the additional calories to his or her restriction with regular endurance article in the Journal of the Amer- having my healthy ones],” day. exercise.” ican Dietetic Association. mom make said A’Hearn. “It takes an additional 3,500 Physical activity promotes Although 15 pounds is an casseroles. I got This seems to calories to gain one pound,” said weight loss and prevents weight overestimate, study after study to college, and be apparent Megan Olsen a personal trainer gain by burning calories. “To lose confirms the association of there’s buffet every night. I think when observing the University with Equinox Fitness in Chicago. weight, you have to burn more weight gain with the freshman I had ice cream after every meal,” of Iowa’s Hillcrest Marketplace “An additional 1,000 calories a calories than you consume,” said year of college. Even though she said laughingly in reference where students flock to the long couple times a week can lead to Megan Olsen a personal trainer the average weight gain is less to the all-you-can-eat style seen lines of burger and pizza stations weight gain pretty quickly.” with Equinox in Chicago. In than the infamous “15” pounds, in college dining centers.A’Hearn as opposed to the nearly desolate A’Hearn said weight gain was addition to endurance exercise results from another recent study hears the campus dining centers salad bar. The dining halls are not the number one reason students suggested by the ACSM, Olsen found the weight gain to still be are one of the main barriers for the only thing delivering extra came to her for free nutrition stresses the importance of strength significant due to the rate of the students struggling with weight calories to freshman. A’Hearn consultations, just one of the training. Lean tissue burns more gain which was nearly 6 times gain. This is congruent with said drinking alcohol plays a multiple offerings by Health Iowa calories than fat. Strength training that reported for the general findings from the Cluskey and major role in weight gain for to help students manage their builds lean tissue; therefore, population. Grobes’ study where the focus many students in college. health and fitness. They also offer the body burns more calories “Weight gain can be an issue group also did not perceive “But it’s not just the beer, it’s free fitness and stress management throughout the day, she said. for students as they are now on campus food to offer healthful what you eat when your drinking,” consultations and are available “Prevention of weight gain their own for the first time,” said options. said Grund who would frequently to talk to groups around campus and making healthy habits [early] Amy A’Hearn a dietician with But A’Hearn does not order pizza with friends after surrounding health issues. Health is much easier than having to the University of Iowa’s Student necessarily blame the dining going to the bars. Lindsey Little, Iowa also holds a Health Fair change those bad habits down the Health. From her experience centers. “The all-you-can-eat 26, also contributes unhealthy and a Health Expo in the dorms road,” said A’Hearn. PAGE 8 DMACC BANNER NEWS SPORTS 09.16.09 Coach hired from N. Dakota DMACC--Danye Guinn school’s all-time assist record. five finalists for Miss Basketball has been hired as an Assistant Coach Guinn graduated Minnesota during her senior year. Women’s Basketball Coach at Des from UND in August 2009 with a “I am excited to have Danye Moines Area Community College bachelor’s degree in Physical Edu- join our basketball program,” following a successful basketball cation and Health. said DMACC Women’s Head career at the University of North She completed her student Basketball Coach Steve Krafci- Dakota. teaching this past summer in New sin. “Danye has all the attributes Guinn was a key part of the Zealand. needed to be an outstanding Fighting Sioux Women’s Basket- Guinn was a 2004 graduate coach and mentor for our young ball program (2005-09) that pro- of St. Francis (MN) High School women. duced a 111-20 team record. where she earned 13 letters in vol- The DMACC Women open She scored 1,097 points and leyball, basketball and track. the 2009-2010 season at the is only the second player in UND She was a two-time All-State JUCO Shootout in Warrensburg, history to dish out over 100 assists performer in discus as well as bas- MO on Oct. 11. in each of her four seasons. ketball. She ranks third on the She was also among the top Contributed Photo Danye Guinn working hard on the court. Women’s volleyball season underway since August 17 By Brad Burton passer and an even better digger. freshmen that look forward to Staff Writer She is all over the court to keep playing this season and to contin- the ball in the air for her team to ue the winning tradition that was Coach Patty Harrison enters create scoring chances. set here at DMACC many years another year here at DMACC as Bobbi Bayer, a returning All- ago. the head volleyball coach. American from last season looks As of now, the Bears record Harrison started her coach- to push her team in the right di- is 2-2 both loses coming from big ing career in 1983 at Iowa Cen- rection, as she will be playing out- time D-1 Junior Colleges. tral Community College until side hitter for the Bears. Being the fifth ranked team 2003. Since 2004 as DMACC Ju s - in the nation, head coach Harrison has taught t i n e the Bears are her women to be respectful, be- Yo u n g , DMACC won the on a mission come hard workers, and to focus the 6’1” to prove they on practice as it was a game. talented first home game belong with The women have been on m i d d l e the best. campus since Aug. 17, working h i t t e r 25-19, 25-17, 25-19 Ranked hard and preparing for the long, f r o m number one tough season. This year’s squad A pling- in their con- has four sophomores and three ton High ference, the of them are returning from last School completes the returners Bears had their first home and year’s powerhouse. from last year’s Bears. first conference game here against Darcy Christensen from Paige McKenzie, a transfer Southwestern Community Col- Treynor, Iowa will be this year’s from last year’s number one team lege in the gym on Sept. 9 at 6:30 libero for the Bears. The libero in the nation’s Kishwaukee of Il- p.m. plays in the back row and has im- linois, comes to DMACC looking DMACC won the first home peccable ball control. to continue her volleyball career. game: 25-19, 25-17 and 25-19. The libero needs to be a great McKenzie is from Madison, The next home match will be Wisc. and will be the starting set- Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. ter for the 2009-2010 season. All against cross-state rival Kirkwood being sophomores starters, coach Community College. Harrison expects them to be lead- Students are admitted free Photo by Eric Thiel ers on and off the volleyball court. with their student Higher One The Bears have 12 talented card. Bobbi Bayer serves in the recent game against South- western while Darcy Christnsen readies for the return.

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Enjoy our new 2 Sarah Tjaden F 5’7” L/DS East Sac/Lake View soft pretzels, 3 Natalie Weis F 5’11” S/RH Bettendorf/Bettendorf home-made donuts 4 Lindsey Joslin F 5’7” DS Galva Holstein/Galva and 5 Bobbi Bayer S 5’9” OH Eddyville/Albia cinnamon rolls, 6 Paige McKenzie S 5’9” S Madison/ Madison, WI & the same 7 Sarah Davidson F 5’11” OH/MH Springville/Springville great choices from 8 Tiffany Bormann F 6’0” MH Preston/Preston last year! 9 Justine Young S 6’1” MH Aplington/Sacramento, CA Hamburgers Daily! 10 Mikayla Overturf F 5’10” OH Nora Springs/ Nora Springs 11 Ciara Bartleson F 5’9” OH Nevada/Nevada 12 Heather Joslin F 5’7” DS Galva Holstein/ Galva 13 Kali Umble F 5’10” OH PCM/Monroe 14 Christina Richter F 5’9” OH Garrigan/Bancroft 15 Hannah Van Sickle F 5’6” DS Ogden/Ogden 16 Katie Rielly F 5’10” OH Oskaloosa/Oskaloosa DMACC BANNER NEWS SPORTS 09.16.09 PAGE 9 DMACC builds new baseball ﬁeld By Tanner Sandrock quality of our baseball program Previously DMACC home Staff Writer and improve attendance and games where held at Memorial recruiting.” Park, a city park on the north Back in June of this year Enthusiasm for the new field side of Boone. For which Lee DMACC announced plans for is not held only by the baseball expressed gratitude for the a new baseball field. Students program, but also by a number allowance of use. may have noticed construction of donors who have stepped By 2010 spring season the is already underway. The new forward to fund the project. Lee new DMACC Baseball field will field is located in the northeastern stated that over $150,000 have be ready for play and host the lot here on the Boone campus, been donated in funds, labor, and 2009 Region XI DII Champions, directly north of the student materials. $50,000 of which came the DMACC Bears. As they try living apartments. Construction directly from Boone Campus to continue their success of last on the field was set to start early Foundation. These donations seasons 55-11 record leading this Sept. and Tom Lee, Boone allow the entirety of the project to their second consecutive Campus provost, is hoping for the to be funded without taking appearance in the National Junior field’s completion this Oct. money from DMACC’s funds for College Athletic Association Contributed Photo “Coming off their second educational purposes. (NJCAA) Division II College Des Moines Area Community College Boone Campus straight appearance in the In addition to offset some of World Series where they placed Provost Tom Lee (left to right), Head Men’s Baseball College World Series, Coach Dan the costs, DMACC’s own Civil in the top ten. Lead by their Fitzgerald and DMACC Bears Engineering Technology, Land two First Team All-Americans— Coach Dan Fitzgerald and Athletic Director Orv Salmon Baseball team will get their own Surveying and Building Trades infielders Jake Astor of North stand next to a sign announcing the future home of the ‘Field of Dream’ to play on next program where asked to design Liberty and pitcher Patrick new DMACC Bears baseball field. Construction of the year,” Lee was quoted saying in the new field as well as some of Cooper of Danville, KY. Astor new field, being built on the DMACC Boone Campus, a press release from late June. the land surveying which were all was also named NJCAA Division has begun and is to be completed in time for the spring “The new field will validate the lead by Greg Chlebiki. II Player of the Year. 2010 baseball season. DMACC baseball team advances to college world series, again By Dan Ivis “I think winning has be- season honors so far this year. Mitch Mormann of Manches- with 14 home runs, 79 RBI, DMACC Media Relations come an expectation for us,” Nelson was named to the Iowa ter, Mark Schroeder of Andover, 80 runs scored and a .757 slug- said Fitzgerald. Our guys can’t Community College Athletic As- MN, outfielder Nick Anderson ging percentage, all best on the The Des Moines Area Com- think of anything else. They are sociation (ICCAC) All-Region of Boone and infielders Brashad squad. munity College (DMACC) Boone stunned when we don’t win.” Second Team. Johnson of New Hope, MN and Robbins, another First Team Bears baseball team had another Fitzgerald credits the players DMACC infielder Jake As- Tyler Robbins of Bettendorf All-American in 2008, had a .379 record breaking season. They for the successful season. tor of North Liberty and start- were named to the 2009 ICCAC batting average with 5 home runs, won a school record 55 games “We have really talented kids ing pitcher Patrick Cooper of All-Region Second Team. Rob- 41 RBI, 76 runs scored and a while losing only 11 times. Their who have an understanding as Danville, KY were named to the bins was also named to the 2009 team best 25 doubles and 14 sto- .833 winning percentage is among to how to work,” said Fitzgerald. 2009 NJCAA All-American First Rawlings Gold Glove Team for len bases in 2009. the highest in baseball at either “We work diligently on the base- Team. With the announcement, Division II Junior College Matt Keys, a two-time All– the collegiate or professional level. ball side of things, but we also DMACC starting pitcher Region First Team selection, hit They won the Iowa Community work on the off-the-field stuff like Eric Holmes of Wilton and 32 home runs during his two-year College Athletic Association (IC- grades and how to act in the com- catcher Mark Radmacher of stint at DMACC. He leaves the CAC) Conference, the Region munity and represent the college Rosemont, MN, were named to program as the all-time home run XI Baseball Tournament and the well.” the ICCAC Honorable Mention leader. North Plains District Champion- Many of the DMACC base- Team. To demonstrate the depth ship. They lost only one home ball players are named to the Col- “To see these guys get these of the team, at least 10 DMACC game all season (18-1) and had lege’s President’s and Dean’s lists, honors is special,” said Fitzgerald. sophomore baseball players have a 20-4 conference record. The demonstrating their academic “I am super protective of them. signed letters of intent to play Bears had a 103-29 record over success. Overall, the team has a They become like little brothers baseball at Division I programs the past two seasons and both 3.0 grade point average. to me” next year. The signing include: times DMACC advanced to the Fitzgerald also cites Pitch- Some other honors may be in Jake Astor, Southern Arkansas; National Junior College Athletic ing Coach/Recruiting Coordina- store for several of the DMACC Patrick Cooper, Bradley; Matt Association (NJCAA) Division II tor Brandon Scott and Assistant Jake Astor players. Fitzgerald predicts pitch- Keys, Indiana University-Purdue College World Series (CWS). Coach Matt Goliber for searching Astor becomes a two-time All- ers Mormann, Cooper and Nel- University-Fort Wayne (IPFW); The Bears were ranked num- throughout Iowa and surrounding American because he was named son will be selected in the upcom- Mitch Mormann, Louisiana State ber one in the nation numerous states for student-athletes who will to the 2008 NJCAA All American ing Major League Baseball Draft. University; Mark Schroeder, times throughout the season and fit into the DMACC program. First-Team. They were the only Mormann, a 6’ 6” hard throwing North Dakota State University; were consistently among the top “Recruiting is your life-line in players from an Iowa college to right-hander, was selected in the Cole Nelson, Auburn University; teams in the country. They had this profession,” said Fitzgerald. be named to the prestigious team 17th round of last year’s draft Eric Holmes, Bradley; Tyler Rob- four winning streaks of at least “Brandon, Matt and myself don’t this year. by the Cleveland Indians. Mor- bins, Dallas Baptist; Tyler Bevard, 11 games and won 26 out of 27 let any stone go unturned in find- Along with being named mann was a relief pitcher for the University of Texas at Tyler and games going into the College ing high school players who will Bears in his freshman year, where Kolby Moore at Ouachita Bapist World Series played in Enid, OK. be the best fit for us. Recruiting he set a new DMACC record of in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. DMACC was defeated by is everything. We try to be very 12 saves in a single season. This The cupboard is not bare for Western Oklahoma State Col- good at how we go about it.” year, Mormann was a starting the Bears next year. Infielder Joel lege 9-1 in the opening round; One example of superb re- pitcher who, along with Holmes, Hutter (6 home runs, 74 RBI, 78 DMACC defeated Monroe (NY) cruiting was the signing of Cole set a new single season record runs scored, .385 batting average, Community College 13-5 in the Nelson of Edina, MN two years with 10 wins. 89 hits) of Bettendorf, outfielder second round; but DMACC ago. Fitzgerald calls Holmes and Nick Anderson (5 home runs, 27 was eliminated from the College “When Cole Nelson came Schroeder (8-0 and 2.92 earned RBI, 38 runs scored, .358 batting World Series with an 8-2 loss to here he had a 74 mile per hour run average) finesse pitchers, who average) of Boone, infielder Bra- Kankakee (IL) Community Col- fastball,” said Fitzgerald. “He had great careers at DMACC. shad Johnson (12 home runs, 65 lege. now throws 93 mph and is going Holmes won a record 18 games in RBI, 64 runs scored, .352 batting “That was really disappoint- to Auburn University. You guess his two years at DMACC, while average, 81 hits) of New Hope, ing and heartbreaking,” said on projections and Brandon does Patrick Cooper Schroeder garnered 17 wins. MN and catcher Mark Radm- DMACC Head Baseball Coach a tremendous job with the pitch- Cooper also put up big num- acher (7 home runs, 44 RBI, 36 Dan Fitzgerald after being elimi- ers. Cole is a very committed ath- First Team All-American, Astor bers in his contributions to the runs scored, .344 batting average) nated in the CWS. “There are lete who knows how to leverage was named the 2009 American DMACC 2009 success. He was of Rosemont, MN, all return for losses that are tough and there and make his body do more.” Baseball Coaches Association 8-1 with four complete games. Coach Fitzgerald and the Bears. are losses that are really tough. I Nelson came out of the (ABCA) NJCAA Division II Na- He allowed opponents to hit only “Our recruiting class on pa- don’t know if you ever get over bullpen to appear in 28 games tional Player of the Year. .204 off of him in his 72 1/3 in- per is way more talented than oth- tough losses. It sticks with you this year for the Bears. He had Astor, Cooper and infielder nings pitched. He gave up 55 er DMACC teams,“ said Fitzger- but you hope it fuels you. We had a 4-2 record with 8 saves and a Joel Hutter of Bettendorf, were hits and recorded nearly twice ald. “If they maximize their abil- a special year and didn’t want it to 3.19 earned run average. Nelson named to the 2009 North Plains that many strikeouts (106) for ity, we will be back to the College end. It’s hard knowing we should pitched 42 1/3 innings, allowing All-District Team. Those three DMACC. World Series. You never forget still be playing today.” 35 hits and striking out 62 while players, as well as outfielder Mat- Astor was a First Team All- years like this. It was a really spe- Fitzgerald said he teaches his allowing opponents to hit a mea- thew Keys of Edina, MN, were American last year when he hit cial team and a special group of players to use their gifts, be hum- ger .224 against him. named to the ICCAC All-Region .442 with 9 home runs and 72 kids and it’s been like that for two ble and have an attitude that great Nelson was one of 12 First Team. RBI. He bettered all of those years.” things will happen. DMACC players to receive post- DMACC starting pitchers numbers this year, hitting .444 PAGE 10 DMACC BANNER NEWS OPINION 09.16.09

CandaceBreaking Daiker out of your comfort zone grounds. Clubs are easy to homepage. It’s a great way to Sit in the front you’re also sitting alone two tables Staff Writer find: go to the ‘Student Services’ get involved, meet people in the row once and awhile, down? All students, especially in- icon on the DMACC homepage crowd, and even recognize ath- coming freshmen, often have the I’m not knocking high school. or even type something generic letes in your classes. or at least speak up. same nerves about meeting new For many people it was home to on Google.com like “boxing club You might not have liked asking people or talking to someone you some of the best years of their Switch up where in Ames, IA.” Many options will questions in high school, but now normally wouldn’t. lives; but those people probably come up that are either associated you sit in class and that you’re paying for your educa- I’m not saying to change your didn’t experience college or, if with a school, fitness center, or tion, opening up and questioning personality or drop your group of they did, take the chance to break talk to the people group of individuals. Numerous things or making comments will friends just to make new ones. out of their comfort zone while You don’t clubs at Iowa State are open to next to you. make you feel more comfortable Trying new things and putting they were there. have to introduce yourself with a any age and gender, not requir- and confident in class. yourself into the unknown should The totem pole affect of formal handshake and introduc- ing members to be students at the Have a “what’s be exciting instead of scary. Your growing up has been instilled in tion. As dorky as it sounds, just university. comfort zone is always there to my mind since I was a kid. In ask to use a pen or something; at the worst that could be your blanket, but it would be a middle school, 8th grade is the Take a class least you’ve broken the silence. happen?” frame of shame to waste what could be an epitome of awesome…the top of There are no rules to striking up on something you opportunity to meet a great friend the totem pole, only to be followed a conversation. mind. Why not sit next or improve your quality of life, by with falling back to bottom fresh- would normally be to someone sitting alone when standing on the sidelines. man year. We feel unstoppable opposed to learning by senior year and then slammed or think you’re not with culture shock heading into college. At our final semester we good at. (i.e. painting or will feel we have reached the top world history) You might surprise and then on to the real world. yourself and find it’s interesting or Square one. at least full of interesting people! You may feel comfortable Avoid cliques. It may with where you’re at and with have helped you get by having a your group of friends, but there specific group of friends in high are always new experiences and school, where you are limited to changes around the corner, so life who you hang out with, but in col- is a lot easier when you’re up to lege there is much more diversity welcoming them. in personalities. Here are a few tips, some Have school spir- of them obvious, to break out of your comfort zone: it. The DMACC bears Athlet- ics schedule can be found on their Join a club on website, also under the ‘Student Photo by Candace Daiker or off of campus Services’ icon on the DMACC Breaking out of their comfort zone, pictured left to right, Katie Richardson, 2nd semester at DMACC, Kristen Winslow, 1st semester, and Brooke Weber, 1st semester. Welcoming students Courtesy back to DMACC Promote Being Green Staff Editorial puter lab. There is also the online Please take care of DMACC. When As the new Editor in Chief, catalog. The library has subscrip- I’d like to personally welcome all tions to online databases and vari- you’re done with your Banner Banner readers, followers, and en- ous websites to help the students. News, dispose of it properly. thusiasts to the fall semester here If all else fails the librarians them- at DMACC. My staff and I are selves are a good recourse and looking forward to a great semes- helping hand. ter. Getting a great start could We think it is important to also be as simple as visiting the DMACC Back to DMACC get a good start here at DMACC. Academic Achievement Center. Editorial Poem The first thing you can do is keep Here students can get tutoring, up with all your work. If you fall help and reassurance on home- Banner behind in the very beginning, it work or even make up a test from Here at DMACC might get harder and even more an absence. DMACC even has News the halls gray, white, and blue, difficult to catch up. a Writing Center. In this center Students crowd the space Next, staying organized will there will be help for any type of help you know what due dates you writing. It could be an essay you with laptops, backpacks, and books all brand new. have coming around the corner. want edited before turning it in or Staff Being organized can even help simply a journal entry your teach- you stay on task in class. This way er wants in a week. The Campus Cafe is flooded, you’ll be able to better understand Finally, to ease any stresses Editor in Chief the library packed full. what’s going on around you. Get- college life can cause, get to know Couches are lined, ting a DMACC planner or per- Boone better. Instead of taking Josie Kramer sonal organizer can help you a lot a fifteen minute ride to Ames, each student their own pack mule. along the way. visit downtown Boone. There are Staff Writers Another way to have a good plenty of great local dine ins and Derrick Roffman start would be to get involved restaurants; visit the local Mexi- Away in a class room around the school and in student can restaurant, La Carreta or a Candace Daiker a professor is droning, activities. The Student Activities nice dining restaurant, The Gig- Jamie Stueve assigning weekend homework Council is a place to begin. The gling Goat. Even enjoy a “taste Brad Burton while his class is moaning. SAC is run by students for stu- as big as Texas” at Jimmy’s BBQ. Shannon Jefferson dents. They provide DMACC Almost anywhere in Boone is eas- Tanner Sandrock with fun activities that anyone can ily accessed by Story Street. The participate in. You could also join Boone Movie Theatre is on Sto- Chelsea Magee Monday creeps up fast theatre. Participate in DMACC’s ry Street between the streets of Eric Thiel with coffee, energy drinks, and caffeine overload Fall Production as an actor or eighth and ninth. It’s hard enough to stay awake technician as part of the set crew. Now go out and have a great The DMACC library is a semester with a variety of expe- Adviser without homework down our throats. great resource for class work. riences. Enjoy life at DMACC Jan LaVille Other than a great supply of book while being organized. resources, the library has the com- DMACC BANNER NEWS OPINION/NEWS BRIEFS 9.16.09 PAGE 11 Make a News Briefs cleaner world Beatles Trivia winners announced trees on the highway can protect Steve Krafcisin, SAC adviser, announced the winners cropland from the damage salt for the Beatles Trivia contest. Kenzie Tedrow won the has on the soil. Trees can really RockBand Wii and Zach Bugg won the Beatles CD. help cure soil erosion and any ecological damage. Trees serve Golfing raises scholarship money as one of the best and cheapest water towers, and are very handy Fun DMACC--The second annual Des Moines Area Com- for fields in dry times. munity College CEO Golf Invitational proved to be a huge Seeing these beautiful trees success. Central Iowa CEOs had the opportunity to play at lined down Iowan ditches will make Iowans feel better about around DMACC alumnus Dennis Albaugh’s private Ankeny golf their state and help promote the course, Talons of Tuscany, on June 23. drive for a cleaner environment. A total of $117,025 was raised for current DMACC These trees will help clean the air, students. Awards will be presented to 117 students in the reduce the CO2 emissions, and Boone amount of $1,000 each to supplement tuition fees and By Eric Thiel make Iowan soil more nutrient. books. Staff Writer “I support your opinion By Shannon Jefferson “This event just gets better every year because of the concerning the issue of planting Staff Writer players, sponsors and the volunteers”, said Ganesh Gan- Let’s face it global warming trees across the State along the pat, Executive Director, DMACC Foundation. “We raised is a real growing threat. It doesn’t highways. Mainly for me during Boone, Iowa? A big question $59,000 more than last year event which will support many matter whether you believe in it the winter the snow can make mark comes to mind when a small students with tuition dollars for them to reach their educa- or not, it’s real and scientists have the roads reckless and hazardous town is mentioned, especially tional goals.” proven it. Don’t be upset about for drivers of all ages. Upon when you are not from the area. planting these trees they will block The awards will be presented to DMACC students for the fact. CO2 emissions continue Some students live here, some the fall semester, which starts Aug. 26. every day. They are threatening wind and snow from hitting our live in Ames or other surrounding our health and our way of life. highways and roadways. Also areas, or some students come from Rain forests are being destroyed, they will give a new habitat to large cities and know absolutely Lawn Dart Results causing soil to become ruined by animals of all sizes. We will live nothing about small town life. devastation and preventing these in a cleaner healthier ecosystem,” It’s the beginning of the Male Student Winner--Matt Henderson (14) forests from growing back; or said Don Burkhart. school year and a lot of students Female Student Winner--Rachel Davif/Tina McLain (6) turning into barren desserts. As of now, Iowa is the second are new to the area. So the Faculty/Staff Winner - Jeff Schroedr (6) Out of all the energy we leading state in renewable wind question is, “What is there to do harvest, it can’t even account energy, just behind Texas, but around Boone?” for half of the work all the trees if we are talking of people to Looking around nothing across the planet do to purify our a wind-turbine ratio, we are really comes to mind. Boone winning. Iowans are leading the Boone Campus air. Planting a tree may be the doesn’t even have a Burger King. simplest thing a human being can way for a cleaner tomorrow not Very few stores are 24 hour. do to save the planet. only for humans but all life. We Trying to find something good to As Iowans, we need to take should take pride in this. eat after having been out on the Most importantly, we should Fall 2009 action and we can. Planting a town can be impossible. You can tree beside the highway in the continue to strive further to lead either go to McDonald’s or drive ditch can allow it to store water the way. This idea of planting 15 minutes to Perkins. and purify the soil in which it trees across the highways and Molly Lehman, a freshman Library Hours helps crops to grow. A row of other roads has been considered from around Boone said, “There trees along the highway can help and in some places has become is not too much to do around prevent high winds from blowing a reality. As a citizen of this great here. When it’s warm me and my dirt and snow across the roads, state, I believe we should continue friends go grill out at Ledges State which will allow easier access to to push government to make these Park.” transportation in critical weather. tree lines a possibility everywhere, That’s where a lot of people Regular Hours In the winters when the highways and by doing so, we will set an go camping, fishing, floating are salted to melt the snow, these example to rest of the country. down the Des Moines River, and hiking. Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Many students don’t like all the nature activities. Those who Power to the student grew up in the city. What do they Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. do? students is to become involved Students can either sit here more with activities at DMACC. Sunday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. all school year and wish they Don’t be afraid to use what’s here were at home with city lights and to help you and others become subway stations or make the best more successful. Thanksgiving Break of this experience. In my involvement with Despite what students may the men’s cross country club I think, Boone does have a few was surprised to see how many Wednesday, Nov. 25 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. places to go and hang out. If you students were also ready to get go with a ton of friends it will involved. With such a new batch probably be twice as fun. By Derrick Roffman of go-getters, students could Thursday, Nov. 26 CLOSED There are races at the Boone take the two years at DMACC Staff Writer Speedway, a movie theater on and make themselves a strong north Story, and a bowling alley foundation and building block Friday, Nov. 27 CLOSED Every year DMACC steadily on west Mamie Eisenhower. to get to their next step, whether increases its enrollment size, but Also the city of Ames is it’s a 4-year degree or specialty this year DMACC has gotten 15 miles to the east of Boone. career. Sunday, Nov. 29 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. such a high enrollment rate that Students could also take a trip to There are many great it is the biggest undergraduate Des Moines during the weekend. teachers here at DMACC’s school in Iowa, reaching 3,329 up Honestly the best way to have Boone campus who are willing Winter Holiday Break last year from 2,896. fun here in Boone is to get a group to help you if you need anything. With so many new students of friends together and make your Also, the Academic Achievement coming into community colleges own fun. Despite what you might Center and Writing Center are Sunday, Dec. 20 CLOSED it gives more power to the student think those are probably the times great tools to help you study and body to have new ideas or give you and your peers will remember get your papers written. money to clubs or activities they the most. Dec. 21 - 23 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. The tools for your success are might want to see happen. here, you just need to reach out As a second year student, the and use them. only advice I have to upcoming Dec. 24 – Jan. 3 CLOSED PAGE 12 DMACC BANNER NEWS ENTERTAINMENT 09.16.09 Question of the Week: If you can be any Alter ego/ Super Villian who would it be?

Stephanie Bohnert, Trey Hall, Hannah Scott, Matt Henderson, Derrick Libanan, “Syndrome, from the In- “The Joker, just because he “Vegeta from DragonBall “Megatron, he is really big “The Juggernaut, he’s huge!” credibals, because he’s crazy is insane. I’m a mellow guy, Z, he isn’t that strong but he and can be any veichle he and smart. I like crazy peo- and I don’t do crazy stuff so has a sweet accent.” wanst. And has a sweet ple.” its perfect.” voice!”

Back-to-School Horoscopes By Candace Daiker Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19) Wait to go to that movie you want If you haven’t felt your best this Mix up your daily routine. Park in Feel like you can’t get anything Symbol: The Ram to see until you can bring someone week, at least make it look like you a different spot, get juice instead right this week? The next time that would appreciate it as much do. Put in a good workout, catch of pop, style your hair a different you slip-up on something, play it as you. It’s a great way to bypass up on some sleep, or even just way. Conscious changes, even the off like it was intentional. Your answering the annoying mid- wear your favorite shirt to school. smallest ones, can add a little ex- clumsy streak will end around the movie questions, and at least you It’ll boost your spirits. citement to your life. 19th and you will feel more orga- won’t feel so bad about splurging School Supplies: You’re a high- School Supplies: You’re a book nized than ever. on the large tub of popcorn. lighter. Start looking for the posi- bag. Don’t carry more weight School Supplies: You’re a calcula- School Supplies: You’re a note- tive side of things. than you can handle. tor. Problem-solving is becoming book. Listen to “Unwritten” by Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan 19) one of your best qualities. Time to de-clutter. If you can’t Natasha Bedingfield Symbol: The Scorpion Symbol: The Goat Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20) Sym- remember the last time you wore Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 22) bol: The Fish it, give it to someone who will. Symbol: The Lion And shred all that unopened mail! Pay close attention when you do; you might find something that puts a smile on your face. School Supplies: You’re a pencil. Stay sharp this week! Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20) Symbol: The Bull

Try going a few hours or class pe- If you don’t travel home much, riods without checking your cell, make a weekend trip back to Start making to-do lists like it’s You’ve been feeling irritated with Facebook, or e-mail. It will feel surprise your parents or a friend. your job, even if it’s something as a sudden change in your life. It much more rewarding to have a Getting back in your element will simple as “do the dishes” or “look will pass when you least expect few messages waiting for you. help you clear your head and re- into flight prices (for that place it. Your newfound positivity will School Supplies: You’re glue. gain your focus by Monday. you’ve been dreaming to get away surprise you in welcoming these People are very drawn to you right School Supplies: You’re a flash to).” You’ll feel more satisfied kinds of changes with an open now. drive. Backing up all your work with each thing you cross off. Just pick up the phone and call. mind in the near future! Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) will keep you out of a tight spot. School Supplies: You’re an as- You’ll feel relieved even if you do School Supplies: You’re a pen. Symbol: The Archer Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) signment book. Makes sense with cut the conversation short, and Stay on point. Symbol: The Water Bearer all those lists you’ll be making! you never know when you’ll need Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22) a favor from that person. Symbol: The Virgin School Supplies: You’re an eraser. It will be a lot easier to clean up your mistakes than you think. Gemini (May 21-Jun 20) Sym- bol: The Twins

futuristic reality game known as glory, while Kable lives through GAMER “Slayers.” “Gamer” is no doubt the living nightmare of watching one of the most entertaining his body kill and others die. You would think you have a four- Movie Review movies of the year but as well one Kable who continues to fight leaf clover in your pocket because of the most disturbing. each day for his life must escape you are going to run into some When humans control other from Slayers in order to save You’ve gotten into the groove of luck very soon. This would be the humans in multiplayer online his family that was taken from your new schedule, but don’t get perfect time to enter a contest or games, Gamer is set in a not too him and stop Ken Castle; the too relaxed. Double check your take your chances at something distant future where video games billionaire who controls Slayers syllabus to make sure you stay on within your grasp. are life and to play the game and other human controlling top of things. Then you can feel School Supplies: You’re a folder, is to live through real humans games. good about having a lazy day. but don’t worry, you won’t fold inside the game. The “Players” “Gamer” is raw, dirty, gritty, School Supplies: You’re a pair under pressure. are allowed to control these and a little haunting in some parts. of scissors. Cutting-edge is your Libra (Sep. 23-Oct.22) volunteered people to play the It’s rated “R” for mass amounts of middle name. Symbol: The Scales most ultimate game of all time. blood, gore, language, nudity, and Cancer (Jun. 21-Jul. 22) Prison convicts are given the questionable sexual themes. It Symbol: The Crab option to participate in the game, shows a dark future, that’s possible By Eric Thiel Slayers, in which if they are able however unlikely, in which all Staff Writer to survive for 30 rounds they are human morals are forgotten and allowed free. the purpose of other human Gerard Butler blast back Butler’s character, Kable, beings life means nothing. in a all new action pack flick, begins the movie with already 27 The movie shows an answer “Gamer.” Only this time, this rounds won and is known as a god to America’s overcrowding prison Spartan finds himself controlled through out the world. However, system but a possibility for the by a 17 year old kid in a bizarre it’s his player that’s enjoying the countries bound for hell.