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Spring 2018 Volume 11, Issue 3 Black History celebrations offer Granite finishes first season diverse perspectives ranked No. 5 in the country By DOMINIQUE REED By AL YOUNG QC Voice Staff QC Voice he Quincy College campus was ho could blame Doug Scott if he buzzing in February in celebration took a few weeks off to kick Tof Black History Month. Wback, relax and savor his rookie year In its third year of recognizing as head coach of the Quincy College achievements by African Americans men’s varsity basketball team. and the central roles of blacks in U.S. He earned it, after Final NJCAA regular season rankings. history, the school sponsored a record leading the Granite to that momentum going. five wide-ranging events. an eye-popping 22-2 A year ago, QC men’s basketball Amanda Deck, Director of Student record, the No. 5 was nothing more than an intramural Life, worked in conjunction with national ranking and program, led by Scott. several campus Clubs, including the No.1 in Region XXI, Now, under the tutelage of the Coach first-year Black Student Union (BSU), in their inaugural energetic Scott, a former Quincy High Doug Scott 2017-18 season in the to coordinate and present the month- star, his coaching staff and what had National Junior College Athletic long festivities in the Student Lounge. been a bunch of unknown players, the Association (NJCAA) Division III. The leadoff event was the “Roots to Granite literally came out of nowhere Instead, since the season ended in Riches” (Feb. 8) panel discussion, to become an NJCAA powerhouse in mid-February, Scott, 27, has spent Year 1. featuring Ahfeeyah Thomas, owner of most nights prowling high school Lady Corporate Inc., Dwayne Featuring a high-octane, up-tempo gyms in-and-around Boston and the offense, they averaged 100.7 points a Anderson owner of L.I.F.E. Health and South Shore, recruiting players to keep Continued on Page 8 Fitness and Idris Senyonja, entrepreneur and QC men’s soccer coach. A lot around QC campus Each talked about key lessons in their lives and offered tips that helped just might surprise you them climb the ladder of success. By SARAH POWERS The BSU, whose focus is on QC Voice Staff promoting the black community, or many of us, coming to Quincy staged the next event, which literally College every day on the Red Line Continued on Page 6 FT is a well-rehearsed routine. We get off at Quincy Center, walk along the pathway toward Hancock Street, cross at the light, and head into Presidents Place to begin classes. When classes are done, we simply

reverse our steps. Photo: AL YOUNG But how often during that 2-3-minute The Grandasia Bridal shop literally jumps walk have you ever stopped and took a out at you on Hancock Street. good look at your surroundings? by daily. Photo: DOMINIQUE REED You might be surprised at what’s So, let’s take a quick look. The “Roots to Riches” panelists, from left, inside those store fronts and buildings Your first stop is TBarr, a newly Dwayne Anderson, Ahfeeyah Thomas and Idris Senyonja. in that one-block campus area you pass opened shop at the Continued on Page 10 The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 2 President’s Corner By Peter H. Tsaffaras, J.D.

even years ago, I had the privilege and honor of becoming online programs, and once again entered into intercollegiate the 7th President of Quincy College. athletics. SDespite coming in with more than 38 years of higher Within this academic year, from a brick and mortar education experience, I realize, as do many of you, no one can perspective, we also built a new state-of-the art library in be fully prepared to become a college president. Quincy that nearly doubles the size of the previous one and Since then, and continuing to this day, I have worked hard added 10 new classrooms. In Plymouth, we added a new to get to know and understand the college and its multiple student lounge and computer-testing area, virtually constituencies, including each of you. completing our master plan for a Indeed, I learn something new about the 1,500-student campus. college every day. Yet, while we have accomplished many of From day one, I laid out a vision — our our established goals, much more remains to vision — of who we are and what we together, be done. Recognizing that we can achieve our as Quincy College, can and will become. destiny as an institution only by working During the past seven years, I have strived toward our common goals together, I express to be a strong and decisive leader. At the same my deep appreciation to the faculty (both full time, I’ve embraced the belief that a college time and adjunct), staff and administration. president holds the position in trust and to be This is especially true of our Board of most effective should be the servant to the Governors, who work tirelessly for the needs of the institution and it constituent betterment of the college. groups, most particularly our students. I am humbled to be your President at this Focusing on the primacy of the teaching/ seminal moment in the history of Quincy learning relationship, the long-term College and never forget the daily and sustainability of the college, and the upgrading long-term implications of this responsibility of our facilities and infrastructure, together we on the decisions I make on your behalf. I am have transformed, and continue to transform, excited and energized as I focus on what’s the culture and operations of Quincy College. Further, we next for the college and pledge my total and absolute have steadily improved the working conditions of all of our commitment to each and every one of you in the Quincy employees. College community as we face the opportunities and the Without attempting to recite all that we have achieved challenges that lie ahead. together, it is important to note, in the past year alone, we I offer my heartfelt thanks to each of you for what we have have obtained full 10-year accreditation for academic accomplished to date and my very best wishes and warm offerings and programs from NEASC, secured legislation to regards for a productive and successful Spring semester. For offer baccalaureate degrees, received permission to offer fully 2018 is going to be our best year yet. SPRING 2018 GRADUATION DEADLINE MARCH 23 he Registrar’s Office announced that the Spring 2018 Intent to Graduate Application period has been extended to March 23. Students must submit a T$150 graduation fee with the application. Applications submitted after that date will be subject to a $75 late fee and additional penalties. They may apply online through the QC website Student Portal or in person at the Registrar’s office on the second floor of Presidents Place on the Quincy campus. Students can also apply at the Front Desk of the Plymouth campus. All students are required to submit the Intent to Graduate Application regardless of whether you will attend the Graduation ceremony. The Spring Commencement will be held May 25, 2018 at the South Shore Music Circus in Cohasset, Mass. For more information, contact May 25, 2018 Jenny Chan, Registrar Associate, at 617-984-1638 or at [email protected]. The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 3 Inquiring Photographer Question: “What did you think of the Quincy College men’s basketball team finishing its first season ranked No. 5 in the country and Granite star Deven Palmer being the No. 1 scorer?”

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Tereze Howell Dr. Kenneth Texeira Business major Professor of Psychology/Sociology Braintree Abdullah Al-hadidi Plymouth “I think that’s amazing especially for their Electrical Engineering major “This is wonderful that many are starting to first season. A lot of these students were Malden talk about this team. I had spoken to my class freshman, so they’re right out of high school. “I love basketball, and I’m so interested in about the QC basketball team and only three That means these kids are young, and they’ve it. The Granite team is the best college people knew of the team we have here. These been working and practicing hard . . . and I basketball team I’ve ever seen!” men should definitely be recognized for the think they did an amazing job this season. hard work they put into this past season.” I know a lot of them are leaving, but I hope a lot of them do stay, so we’ll have another great season next year.”

Amanda Deck Director of Student Life Quincy Farnel Etienne “We’re all thrilled, especially myself. We Exercise Science major weren’t expecting the team to be ranked so & QC basketball player Nicholas Huard Weymouth English major high and now that they’ve achieved that “We put a lot of hard work into this Wareham success, we’re all blown away. I’m ecstatic we were not only able to get noticed in the organization, and the fact that we worked “To be honest, I am not a big sports community locally but nationally, as well. and practiced so hard motivated us to be follower for Quincy College but that is Deven (Palmer) and Dajour (Dunkley) did a even better during games.” an awesome accomplishment!” fantastic job carrying the team and getting national exposure.”

Lauren Roy Justin Mograss Psychology major Carolyn Collins QC campus Resource Officer Duxbury Education Services Specialist Hyde Park “Great job QC’s Men’s basketball team! Plymouth “Well, it a good thing that shines a light on That is such an incredible achievement and “I think this is terrific for the QC the college and gives the students another honor for the school!” basketball team!” positive extra activity to be a part of.” The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 4 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS STEPPING INTO SPRING New and returning students were greeted by a WELCOME BACK PARTY & CLUB FAIR on Jan. 22 for the start of the Spring 2018 semester. The Quincy campus Student Lounge was abuzz with music, pizza and free giveaways as students mingled with old friends, made new ones and checked out what the various QC Clubs and Organizations had to offer. Some snap shots from a fun-filled afternoon: At right, Spray-paint artists Justin Swimm (left) and Sean Petrin, from Fun Entertainment Enterprises, were busy all afternoon working on the knit cap giveaways. Claire Oscar (insert) was all smiles as she displays her personalized hat. At center right, Officers Dominique Reed and Abe Hodi man the QC Business Club table in hopes of recruiting new members. Below, Simon Yip, vice president of the Computer Club, shows off his 3-D Spider robotic roomba in Photo: AL YOUNG action. Bottom right, Amanda Deck, Director of Student Life, hands out slices of pizza to hungry students, including Granite men’s basketball standout Deven Palmer (in red).

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for Quincy & Plymouth campuses Photo: AL YOUNG The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 5 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS FUN-FILLED FEBRUARY! PAINT PARTY The Quincy campus Student Lounge was a happening place in the Month of February, with a variety of fun events. Students (right) had a blast working on their creative skills at the first-everPAINT PARTY NIGHT Feb. 14 and then posed (below right) to show off their finished works of art. And if they were looking to take a sweet-tasting break, the VALENTINE’S DAY BAKE SALE was nearby. Below, Dominique Reed (right) and an unidentified friend, manned the table of colorful cookies and cupcakes, with all proceeds going to the Gamma Beta Phi service club scholarship funds. On Feb. 22, the QC International Club sponsored the LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL, celebrating the Year of the Dog, with food, music and dancing. At bottom right, taking part in the festivities, dressed in traditional Asian attire are, clockwise from top left: Khuyen Tran, Vi Nguyen, Vy Nguyen, TranTroung, Ngan Troung and Sakl Fuluzato. VALENTINE DAY BAKE SALE

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Photos: AMANDA DECK The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 6 Open Mic night showcases performers — big and small By YANA SHAMSUTDINOVA Mic event in Quincy gave QC Voice Staff participants the opportunity t was perhaps the most entertaining to express themselves, Ishow among the many events overcome fears and develop during February’s Black History confidence in front of a live Month celebration on the Quincy audience. College campus. After two weeks of lining Open Mic: “Voices in the Dark” up performers, more than a showcased performers of all ages, dozen took part, including backgrounds and styles at the Student students, family and friends. Photo: YANA SHAMSUDINOVA Lounge Feb. 15. Open Mic organizer Rasheeda Brown performs with Between appearances by guitarist and singer Marcus Jade Demery. Organized by QC student Rasheeda Brown, an Open Mic veteran Brown and Student Life Director who sang and read poems, “Great, Great, Great, Great Mother;” Amanda Deck, the first-ever Open two of her friends also stepped up. and Tara Sanon amazed the audience Marcus Jade Demery, a full-time with her strong voice in belting out musician and artist from New York, “Broken Hearted Girl.” played guitar and sang his own Even some kids got into the act, composition called “Love Song” including Zhaiya Leggett, 10, who while Kendall Wilson gave a read a poem, and Brown’s young son, motivational speech about believing Jezire, who showed off his dance in one’s self. moves. Among other performers: Sueli By the end of the night, everyone Capanzoo, a QC student, hoped to had truly bonded and became part of overcome her shyness and did so by the QC family, and once the mics

Photo: YANA SHAMSUD INOVA singing a song; Joel Valdez Ramirez were dropped, the event ended with Zhaiya Leggett, 10, reads a poem. recited two of his poems, “Earth” and everyone getting up and dancing.

Black History Month celebrations Continued from Page 1 gave you a taste of black culture. It was the “Soul Potluck” The third event, Open Mic Night: “Voices (Feb. 13), where for a $5 a plate you were treated to a in the Dark,” was another fun fest, with variety of soul food, including fried chicken, rice and beans, various performers — big and small — baked macaroni and cheese, all topped by a vanilla cake for showcasing their talent in the form of dessert. singing, poetry readings and other personal Needless to say, everyone left happy and full. expressions. Marc Abelard Next up, “The 21st Century Come Up: How Men of Color Achieve Success” (Feb. 21) brought together a trio of panelists in higher education, sharing their stories. They included Marc Abelard, Director, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services at James Williams College, and QC faculty members, Daniel Ibarrondo, Associate Dean for Online Learning, and Warren Powell, Adjunct Business Professor. The fifth and final Black History event was the film screening of “Race.” It was the compelling biopic about

Photo: DOMINIQUE REED Jesse Owens, the famed black track and field athlete who From left, Master Sandy, Carl Darius, Tara Sanon, Nouselyne endured racial discrimination and adversity in winning four Chery and Kymani Pitter enjoy the various dishes at the “Soul Food Potluck” event. Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 7 QC bookstore more than just books By MARILYN SWIFT Swain said the start of each semester QC Voice Staff is the busiest time of the year as students ou probably pass by it every day. take advantage of the opening of the You know it’s there among the financial aid period. The store then hits a Ybusiness offices and other retail shops in dry spell once that window closes. the spacious first-floor Galleria of According to Swain, while some Presidents Place, the downtown plaza students buy their textbooks, most that is also home to Quincy College. choose the cheaper option of renting the But unless you have to order books, which can be returned at the end textbooks every semester, you may pay of the semester. little attention to the Barnes & Noble at Besides textbooks, there’s also a Quincy College bookstore, located to section of New York Times bestsellers the left of the revolving door as you and a small comfortable reading area to walk through the main entrance. browse through them. And if that hot While students know it as the primary novel you want is out of stock, a textbook supplier and the store to buy salesperson will order it, and it’ll be QC apparel and merchandise, such as delivered to the store within 2-3 days. Photo: AL YOUNG The QC bookstore is located at the main mugs, sweatshirts, hats and T-shirts, it But the B&N bookstore is more than entrance of Presidents Place. Below, snacks really offers a lot more. just books. and sundry items are also on sale by the So, we sat down with Assistant There are laptops and tablets and a cash registers. Manager Tyler Swain for a closer look. variety of other computer and electronic We learned that Barnes & Noble is the accessories, such as headphones, ink owner and operator, and a portion of the and printer supplies cables, keyboards & QC store profits go to the national mice, drives, chargers and more. Office bookstore chain. and school supplies are also available, ranging from writing tools to calculators to notebooks. Need some personal items, like lip

balm, eye drops, aspirin and the like? Photo: MARILYN SWIFT No problem. Skip the convenience store. You can buy those items here, too, at the cash, your financial aid is applicable to cash registers along with an assortment EVERYTHING in the store. So next time you pass by, be sure to Photo: AL YOUNG of candy and snacks. A row of electronic and computer accessories And best of all, if you’re short on stop in and check it all out for yourself. leads to a back wall of textbooks. It’s well worth it. The QCVoice SE E your name in print. WRI TE an article or two or thre e. BECOME a part of the Q uincy College Community! The QCVoice “A newspaper by students for students” QC Voice Staff Fall 2015 Volume 9, Issue 1 President backs Obama’s free 2-year tuition plan In January, President Obama announced his “America’s College Promise” proposal to make two years of community college free for responsible students, letting them earn the first half of a bachelor’s degree and earn skills needed in the workforce at no cost. An estimated 9 million students could benefit. The proposal will require community colleges to strengthen programs and increase the number of graduates, and states to invest more in higher education. Tuition free classes would be available to all who maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and stay on track to graduate. A full-time student could save an HELP W estimated $3,800 in tuition per year. Graham Allen We recently sat down with Quincy College President Peter H. Tsaffaras to get his thoughts on this proposal. ANT By BOBBI BOLSTER President Peter H. Tsaffaras would proceed “cautiously” with the plan. QC Voice Staff Tsaffaras is optimistic that President ED! Dominique Reed Obama’s proposal will be a positive Asked how QC would deal with an t is no secret that finding a job today expected increase in student body if the has become increasingly more thing for QC, our economy, and our Obama proposal is passed, Tsaffaras difficult,I particularly without the country. said, “cautiously.” necessary educational credentials. No However, this proposal has its critics. “At the end of the day, we need to longer will a high school diploma Those who oppose argue that because replace funding currently covered by suffice. It’s essential that people continue students won’t be paying for their tuition and fees,” he said.“We don’t to climb the ladder of education. education, they won’t value it. An want to create a platform that is And no one feels more strongly about investment in education provides an (Plymouth Contributor) incentive to do well. unsupported. the education opportunities Quincy Although Obama’s proposal has College can provide than President Tsaffaras recognized some truth in created a stir of anticipation and hope, H. Tsaffaras. Peter these statements and agreed that for Tsaffaras warned, “The problem is “ some people, the term “free” can We’re about educating students to turning concept into reality.” become more socially and economically devalue a product. But alluding to the For now the plan has shown us that the productive,” Tsaffaras said, hoping QC’s faith he has in the students at Quincy government is willing to lend a helping positive influence will attract more College, he said, “It’s certainly not true hand to its hard working students. Yana Shamsutdinova potential students. for all.” Loo Greetings Quincy College Students! king Welcome to the first issue of the fo QC Voice r 2015 semester. By now, you’re all probably settledfor theinto Fall your students. From the start, the QC Voice class schedule, studies, extracurricular and social activities. newspaper by students for students.” That’smotto why has we’dbeen “Abe But as a commuter school with an open campus, it can be delighted to hear from you and give you a difficult for some students to interact outside the classroom. communicate with the rest of the student body throughVoice to Yet you do see and hear things around the QC campuses at ideas and opinions conveyed to the Amanda Deck Quincy and Plymouth that may affect you and your fellow us as a staff contributor to cover stories.QC Voice In theor meantime, by joining enjoy this first issue and best of luck in the new school year. T — The Staff of the QC Voice Write F r all 20 h s 15 , “A n e R ewspaper bQy st e p C uden o ts for st V r H uden t e ts” o y e , W i r Marilyn Swift he c s re e

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Parking there ase information packet in the mail. co is plentiful and free. nta If not, a quick call or visit to Registrar ct This year’s featured Commencement [email protected] Associate Jenny Chan’s office on the speaker will be Kenneth S. Ansin, second floor of Presidents Place is a Community Bank Director at Enterprise must before it’s too late. Bank and Trust Company. According to Chan, not all 600 Last year’s keynote, Daniel M. Q students will attend the commencement C O’Neill, president & CEO of Advanced Photos: QUINCY COLLEGE MARKETING Vo at the South Shore Music Circus in ic Data Risk Management, addressed the A 2015 graduate sends dad a message. e Ad Cohasset. But because each graduate is v Class of 2015 with memorable, is by Skylar van Joolen. Skylar, a Berklee or entitled to four guest tickets, Chan A animated lessons in life. l College of Music graduate and Yo expects a full house at the venue, better un One of the highlights of last year was g composer living in Los Angeles, is the known for its summer music concerts, the graduation recessional music, son of Dr. Vincent van Joolen, the QC “Fanfare of the Triumphs,” performed Dean of Natural and Health Sciences. A lot to learn in 2 years at QC . . . and she did [email protected] By KREETY KC QC Voice Staff t sounds like a cliché when I say the last two years at doing and where I was going. Even though I was at: Quincy College passed in the blink of an eye, but it determined to do something in my life, a new place, new I people and new culture had me confused. really did pass in no time. However, the change in my academic and personal life within this short span is But I learned a lot during my two years here. The incredible. smaller classes helped me stay connected with my Two years ago when I first came to QC, still very new professors. They were always very helpful with my to this country from Nepal, I had no idea what I was assignments, and even beyond the classroom, giving me Continued on page 6 qcvoi [email protected] The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 8 SPORTS Women’s soccer, Is Palmer one and done? basketball teams Granite fans holding their breath By AL YOUNG averaged a double- are now on deck QC Voice double, leading all s he staying or is he leaving? Division III scorers By KHADIJAH DOUMBIA That’s the $64,000 Question for QC Voice Staff I at 31.9 points a game those who followed the Quincy while adding 11.8 ow that the men’s basketball and College men’s basketball team and the soccer teams have completed rebounds and 4.9 N exploits of freshman star Deven assists. Deven Palmer, their first season of play in the nation’s top scorer Palmer this past season. The two-time National Junior College Athletic Like the Granite, who literally NJCAA Player of the Association (NJCAA), what’s next on stunned the NJCAA in their first Week not only turned QC into an the Quincy College sports scene? season — finishing 22-2, No. 5 overnight powerhouse but suddenly After a brief timeout for the rest of nationally and No. 1 in Region XXI got the attention of several four-year this spring and summer it’ll be the — Palmer also took the country by schools, now offering scholarships for women’s turn. surprise. his talents. Among them: Division I Starting in the fall of 2018, the The 6-5, 185-pound forward Continued on Page 10 Granite women’s soccer and basketball teams will be the newest Granite finishes no. 5 in the country additions to the NJCAA. Continued from Page 1 Earlier this year, QC took the first game — third best in the country — dynamic 1-2 Region XXI scoring and boasted the nation’s top scorer in punch with Palmer, and dished out a step, with the hiring of Charles Deven Palmer. The 6-5 freshman Region-high 9.5 assists. Killmain to coach women’s soccer and forward averaged 31.9 points, Freshman Ugo Kamalu, a 6-4 Aron Murrell women’s basketball. shooting 54.9 percent, and pulled forward and ex-Quincy High standout, Killmain, from Braintree, has more down 11.8 rebounds. averaged 16.5 points, shooting 66.5 than 30 years coaching soccer at the After a season-opening loss to the percent — fifth best in the country — high school and AAU level. Murrell, a Community College of Rhode Island, and grabbed 9.5 rebound while native of Milwaukee, Wis., has the Granite ran off a 20-game winning sharpshooting guard Jonathan coached on the high school, AAU, and streak, bumping their ranking to as Daviega chipped in 15.1 ppg. junior college level, most recently at high as No. 2 in the country. Scott points to the 20-game winning Bristol Community College. “I thought we would be good, but streak as the season highlight. “They are both out actively not No. 2 good,’’ said Scott. “The team “It’s not easy to get a win every recruiting women student athletes to put in a lot of hard work. The national night especially on the road, so I be a part of the Quincy Granite ranking meant we belong and can thought the winning streak was experience,” said Jack Raymer, QC’s compete with the best teams in the amazing,’’ he said. first-year Athletic Director. country. That’s what we want to work Undoubtedly, the lowlight was the But for Raymer and the Granite, for every year.” NJCAA rule which bars first-year there’s more to come. While Palmer, a two-time NJCAA teams from participating in the A women’s cross country team is in Player of the Week, playoffs. But not next year. the works for the fall of 2019, with was the big gun, QC While the status of who will return women’s volleyball to follow in 2020. had plenty of other next season is still up in the air, the “I’m excited about the future of weapons, including a goal is crystal clear. Quincy College athletics,” said trio who averaged 15 “Hopefully, they all come back,” Raymer. “Starting from the ground up points or better. said Scott. “We have unfinished Dajour Freshman guard business to take care of. The goal is to in building our program, we’re Dunkley looking ahead to the continued success Dajour Dunkley, who win a national championship for in all aspects from our student athletes, also earned Player of the Week honors, Quincy College. So, we’ll see. averaged 21.1 points and formed a coaching staff and teams.” The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 9 New semester opens with new Student Lounge By GRAHAM ALLEN QC Voice Contributor hen students arrived on the Plymouth campus Jan. 22 for the start of the Spring 2018 semester, they were NEWS Wgreeted by a stunning new $150,000 Student Lounge on the second floor of the Cordage Park Building 36. Construction on the 2,200-square foot facility began in October of 2017 and continued through the winter intersession, with the gutting, refurbishing, redesigning and installing of new technology. The result was an expansive new and more-inviting space to comfortably accommodate the campus’ 1,500-student population — a far cry from the old, cramped former Student Lounge, now sitting dark down the hall. Once students check in at the front desk, via the newly implemented AccuTrak ID scanning system, there are a host of other new amenities to utilize. Students can choose to sit at a table or countertop, work or print from one of the 15 computer stations or simply relax on a couch, armchair or egg chair. There’s also a 70-inch HD TV to watch, a microwave to reheat food, a Photo: GRAHAM ALLEN Table-top computers and a 70-inch HD TV are among the new vending machine for snacks and even a water cooler to Student Lounge amenities. quench your thirst. The new Student Lounge will also be the site for many of ready to answer questions, take suggestions and feedback to QC’s upcoming events and activities throughout the year. help improve this new facility. So, we encourage all students to stop in to say hello and The Student Lounge is open every day from 8 a.m. until meet our knowledgable staff and work studies who are close.

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Photo: QUINCY COLLEGE AUTHOR TALKS —­ Erin M. Byers Murray (front row right), Physical Therapist Assistant prospective students author of “Shucked: Life on an New England Oyster Farm” spoke to about 50 students at an Authors Talks appearance Jan. 25 at the March 23 Krovitz Library on the Plymouth campus. She shared her experiences working for Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury Bay. 10 a.m. to Quincy College members joining her were: (back row from left) Susan Whitehead, QC President Peter H. Tsaffaras, Elizabeth Do, 11:30 a.m. Sene Bostrom, Dean Robert Bostrom, Bob Cronin and Ken Texeira. (Front row from left) Laura Buckley, Julie Mitchell, Holly McLore PTA Lab, and Byers Murray. Room 110 The QC Voice Spring 2018 Issue 3 Page 10 A walk around campus may surprise you Continued from Page 1 start of the pathway that sells a variety studio, a physical therapist, a of bubble teas, juices, and smoothies. dentist and a T-Mobile store. Rather than just stand in line waiting To the right of the main cross- for your order, you could check out walk light on Hancock is the some of the games it has like foosball, city’s historic area. Just beyond Chinese checkers and Mega Man. Not the huge fenced-off construction a game-player? Then you could pick area, which one day will become up and page through any number of the beautiful “Adams Green” books lying around. tree-lined walking park, sits

Next is the can’t-miss Gandasia Quincy City Hall. Photo: AL YOUNG Bridal & Fashion, the colorful fashion Facing it is the United First Sher-a-Punjab is just one of the many eateries stretching down Hancock Street. Below, this emporium, on the corner of the Parish Church, with the large construction eyesore will one day be the “Adams pathway at Hancock Street. It offers a clock and bell tower. Inside, the Green” walking park. wide selection of prom dresses, church houses the bodies of two evening and wedding gowns, and even past U.S. Presidents — John the traditional Chinese Qipao, along Adams and his son, John Quincy with an assortment of accessories. Adams. To the left, past Grandasia down Once you cross the street into the long stretch of Hancock, there are Presidents Place — home of QC several restaurants to grab a bite to — you’re probably more familiar eat. Gunther Tooties, a popular with the retail shops inside. We all sandwich shop with QC students, know about Dunkin’ Donuts, The offers wraps, salads, baked goods, Townsend, HMVA Optical, the coffee and variety of other drinks. Barnes & Noble bookstore, Five Photo: AL YOUNG Other options include Soul Ninja, an Guys and Goodie’s Mini Mart. Mass Bay Credit Union, among others. Asian drinks/snacks cafe, Sher-a- But there’s lots more, including the So, with spring and warm weather Punjab, Indian cuisine, and, of National Park Services, The Harvard just around the corner, it might be a course, a Starbucks at the end. Vanguard Medical Associates, the good time for you to take a walk In between, you’ll find a martial arts Quincy Center Dental Associates and around the corner, too.

Is Palmer one and done? But is he one-and-done here at QC? Continued from Page 8 “The junior college route is very long and tiring, and I only Southeast Missouri State and UMass-Lowell; and Division have one more year left of it after this semester,” Palmer II Quincy University (Ill.), and Flagler College (Fla.). explained, “My intentions are to leave Quincy College next But that wasn’t always the case. year. There’s nothing wrong with the team next year, Palmer attracted little interest and no scholarship bids because they’ll be at the top of Region XXI again. after a so-so high school career at Academy of the Pacific “But as a player and competitor, I want to experience Rim Charter and New Mission in Boston’s Hyde Park, new states and people and levels of competition. It’ll only where he averaged 12 points and three rebounds his final help develop me into a great player and man.” two seasons. “But you never know what can happen, I could end up at Although graduating a year ahead of schedule, Palmer Quincy next year. And if I do, I promise a national admits he wasn’t ready for college and took a year off. tournament But he kept working on his game and played AAU ball appearance.” with the Beantown Bulls, coached by Kendrick Jackson. You can bet When Jackson joined QC as an assistant coach on Doug Granite fans Scott’s staff, he reached out to Palmer. have their fingers 7 p.m. March 21 & April 19 “He asked if I was interested in getting back into school crossed it will and hooping again,” Palmer, 20, said. “He said I could start be the latter. Quincy Student Lounge over here, and it’d be a fresh start to chase my goal of Plymouth Lobby earning a full Division I scholarship to school.” He jumped at the offer, and the rest is history.