Student Discovers Security Breach Leak Has Students Scared

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Bucks County Community College The week of November 9, 2010 Volume: 47 Issue: 4

bucks-news.com student discovers security breach Leak has students scared

By: Christopher Wirth Centurion Staff

Students were outraged and frightened following an incident where private student information, including social security numbers, was leaked from a Bucks server and accessed by a search engine. Social security numbers can be used to take out loans, apply for credit cards, and steal a person’s identity.

This is Wendy Sovil, the student who found the breach PhoTo By ANNmArIe ely Students wanted to know how the leak could occur. Technology Services error exposes thousands of Bucks students’ personal information on Google “I don’t understand how this By: AnnmArie eLy dents have reported activity we continue to improve our usual,” said Sovil. “Then I could happen,” Karen Forth, Centurion Staff on their accounts. Security is systems.” saw ‘application.’ The email 19, a business administration following up with these stu- Wendy Sovil, 39, a liberal address was a Bucks email major from Feasterville said. Personal information includ- dents. Noble says that at this arts student from Upper Black address and in the summary I “Don’t they have security to ing names, social security time the activity does not eddy, discovered the problem saw my social security num- protect our identities? I numbers and birth dates from appear to be connected to the when she Googled her name ber. That’s when I clicked on thought my information was approximately 10,000 Bucks incident. on her home computer on the it.” safe when I gave it to Bucks.” students’ college applications Google indexed the records evening of oct. 13. on the “I thought, ‘oh my god this Forth received a letter in the was available for about a because of a mistake on the second page of her search is my life on paper for every- mail from Bucks that month on Google because of a part of a Technology Services results was an item titled one to see,” said Sovil. “If explained the incident. human error in Technology employee who was transfer- “application details.” someone wanted to steal my About 10,000 students may Services. The information was ring information from one Sovil and her husband own a identity they had the perfect have been affected by the leak. available on Google from server to another. few businesses and their opportunity.” Bucks sent out letters, e-mails, Sept. 13 through oct. 14. Noble says Technology neighbor is a police officer. Sovil says the Google item and even set up a hotline for Assistant Vice President of Services is taking the error Sovil’s neighbor told her that listed information from her people who may have been Information Technology very seriously. “We’re contin- it is always a good idea to college application including affected. Services Deborah Noble says uing to review the incident Google your name now and her full name, maiden name, “I’m outraged,” said Chris that of the approximately and the appropriate corrective then to see what comes up. “I social security number, stu- Dunkerley, 21, general educa- 10,000 applications only action will be in place,” said have a habit of doing since she dent number, birth date and tion major from Newtown. about 30 were actually clicked Noble. “There’s no indication suggested it,” said Sovil. “To former area of study. “This needs to be taken very on. It does not appear that any that it was done maliciously. see what’s out there.” She immediately reported seriously.” of the information has been We need to correct the action “I Googled my name, a used maliciously. Two stu- going forward and make sure bunch of stuff came up as ▷ Continued on page 2 ▷ Continued on page 2 ALso insiDe Buddhist monk Quidditch comes to Love Unscripted with teaches through art Bucks Dalia

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▷ Continued from page 1 major from levittown, also Kelly Pietrusewicz, 18, a some students wondered how Brook robertson, 18, an received a letter in the mail psychology major from the college would help them if english major from Irina l., 22, a chemistry from Bucks concerning the Warminster, said she was “Not their identity was stolen. Warminster, said, “There needs major from Trevose, and leak. “I don’t want my infor- to be more protection. Bucks Kaitlin V., 23, a biology major mation out there,” rightley needs to step up its security from langhorne, both refused said. “I want to know how and because this is not good. I’m to give their last names to the why this happened.” worried.” Centurion after hearing about Bucks has said the leak was many are questioning the the incident. “I was already the result of human error. way Bucks handles personal very protective of my personal “I don’t blame Bucks,” said information. information” V. said. “I’m Berdomas. “People should one student, honnah pissed off.” blame the person responsible, eichelberger, 19, a health and “I’m worried,” l. said as she although more care should physical education major from looked at V. and frowned. have been taken handling our Warminster, said, “It’s weird “I feel terrible,” said Craig information.” how they use my social securi- Berdomas, 19, a liberal arts Berdomas said that “It’s like ty number. major from langhorne. “I have leaving a box half open and “one time I had to log into a zero credit as is and that would walking away. People are computer on campus and they really screw me over if my going to look. It’s just human made me say my social securi- identity gets stolen.” nature.” ty number out loud,” many students demanded to Berdomas said the informa- surprised this happened at “Is Bucks going to reimburse eichelberger added. know who was responsible for tion should have never been Bucks. I hope no one takes my me if my credit gets ruined?” the accidental leak of private kept on a server that could be identity.” Dunkerley said. “I’m pissed information. hacked into, but should have Aside from a hotline set up off and I want to know what ryan rightley, 18, a fine arts been in paper files. by Bucks for those affected, Bucks is going to do about it.” personal information leaks at Bucks ▷ Continued from page 1 us throughout the day, actual- the information isn’t being being exposed are showing That’s all you can do.” ly my husband got some of the accessed. up. even though her informa- calls, telling us step-by-step Sovil is glad that she could on oct. 29 The Associated tion was exposed despite her the alarming discovery to (what was happening).” help other students. Press reported that informa- efforts to keep it safe, Sovil is Admissions. After emailing Sovil says Technology “I’m glad I was able to tion including social security not angry. She says Admissions, Sovil emailed her Services was able to track help,” said Sovil. “I stumbled numbers and grades for about Technology Services assured anatomy and physiology pro- who clicked on her informa- across it and I hope that they 40,000 former University of her that they are making fessor, Dr. Sullivan, for tion. were able to fix everything so hawaii students was available changes to improve the sys- advice. “Nobody else clicked on it that it doesn’t affect anyone online for nearly a year tem. “I had to make sure some- which was good to know,” else.” because of an error made by a “Accidents happen,” said one got this,” said Sovil. “I said Sovil. “It was neat what Sovil says she checked her faculty member. Sovil. “Computers aren’t per- thought, ‘well, Admissions is they could find out.” credit report and nothing has In Florida, on June 23 a stu- fect and neither are people.” who you give your informa- Sovil graduated from Bucks come up since the incident. dent doing a similar Google tion to,’ so that’s where I start- in ’92 with a degree in fine She plans to periodically keep search discovered that infor- ed. The professor said the arts. She reapplied two years checking. She says she is care- mation from six community same thing, that that’s where ago to pursue her goal of ful about giving out personal colleges was made public for he would start.” College officials reviewed becoming a nurse. She is plan- information, but there’s only five days. A missing laptop at which student records were Sovil’s email was forwarded ning to take the exam to get so much you can do. the University of Connecticut to Technology Services. The exposed. Students whose into the nursing program. As a “I’m pretty careful about put approximately 10,000 stu- records were exposed were file was immediately removed busy mother of four, she is how I do things online, “said dents at risk. from the college’s web server sent an email and a standard taking classes part-time, most- Sovil. “even at the store when Schools are not the only mail letter. Notification letters and the cached results were ly online, to pursue her career filling things out. I don’t give ones having personal informa- removed by Google by were sent to the State Attorney goals. out my social security number. tion problems. General, County District approximately 6 p.m. on oct. “We were very thankful that I’ve always been careful. I on oct. 20 CBS reported 14. Attorney offices, and three she alerted us so quickly,” said don’t give out that kind of that Keystone mercy health credit bureaus. Sovil heard back from Noble. “We have programs information over the phone. I Plan and Ameri-health mercy Technology Services quickly To assist students Bucks set that signal us if there’s been always tell them to mail me health Plan had to notify up a hotline and email account. on the morning after her dis- an outside breech. Google was something so that I can see clients when a portable hard covery. As of Wednesday, oct. 27, doing what it legitimately that it is valid.” drive that may have contained approximately 45 emails and “I don’t like that it hap- does, that’s why we didn’t She’s going to continue to personal and health informa- pened, but I think it was han- 80 phone calls had been pick it up. “ be careful, but is now very tion for 280,000 clients was received. dled very well,” said Sovil. Noble says that when items aware that you can’t protect lost. “The Technology Services Students can call the hotline are moved from one server to yourself from everything. “Anything can happen,” said at 215-497-8797 or email itse- staff was contacting me the another in the future the With more and more infor- Sovil. “That’s the way I look next morning to handle the sit- [email protected] with any department will have more mation going online, more at it. you can’t worry about questions or concerns. uation. They were contacting checks in place to make sure cases of personal information things all the time. Be careful.

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By: Natasha harris quadrant are intricate pieces of Samten calls them, which are with generosity, ethics, hole at the end and ridges on Centurion Staff art that hold several meanings, anger, ignorance, greed, ego patience, concentration, wis- the side which he uses to one of them being a blessing and jealousy. dom and effort. “All human scrape together to let the sand for the elements. The lotus in There is also writing formed beings have these characteris- gently pass from the small exit. The colors that are used in the middle of the centerpiece in a circle around the center tics within,” he said. He said that thousands of peo- the mandala, which is a circu- ple have touched those funnels lar piece of art, are white, during art exhibits in museums green, red, blue, and yellow. and any time he displays the The white portion of the sand artwork. piece represents water and Samten began learning how faces east, red represents fire to create the mandala because and faces west, green faces he was fascinated with its rich north and symbolizes air and history. He said that the tradi- yellow is facing south and rep- tion is now dwindling. Samten resents earth. was the first person to display The center of the mandala is the mandala publicly in New blue and represents space. York in 1988. There are sever- There are flower designs on al types that he has done such the edges that symbolize the as the mandala of time, which continuity of the practice. he said is the largest, and the Samten said there is a wheel of life. tremendous philosophy behind Samten said, “This is to the sand mandala, but mainly it remind people the importance is to spread peace and kindness of kindness and compassion in among people around the symbolizes kindness and puri- which says, “Om mane pe me To create the intended our lives. Some ask me if I am world. He also said the design ty. The overall purpose of the hum” in Sanskrit lettering. design, Samten uses two fun- promoting Buddhism and I say, is over 26 centuries old. artworks in the middle are to Samten said this is the mantra nels, each called a chak-pur. ‘No, I am promoting the In the middle of each colored overcome the “five poisons” as of compassion which has to do These funnels have a small peace.’” 4 FeAtUre The week of November 9, 2010 Know your credit cards Part 1: What you don’t know about credit could hurt By: John mACDonALD At the 10-year mark, you will 27 percent. financial aid decisions are FastWeb article. Centurion Staff have paid out almost $463 but Credit card debt can even based on income, not on Johnson is quoted as saying: The new $200 Android still owe the credit card $638. prevent you from going to the expenses, according to ronald “If they are paying huge sums phone that you just charged to credit card companies, they could turn out to cost you over may not have the cash avail- a $1,000 or even prevent you able for their financial contri- from transferring to the college bution. That could mean that or graduate school of your the child won’t be able to choice. These or worse could attend the university.” very well happen if you use Although he was talking about your credit card too much and the parents’ financial contribu- only make the minimum pay- tion, the same thing is true for ment on your credit card bill. students who support them- A 2010 J.D. Powers survey selves. revealed that the average cred- So how can you avoid paying it card balance for an under- $1,000 for that Android or graduate is almost $3200 and being kept out of the college or is $4,100 by the time that they graduate school of your graduate. Almost 20 percent of choice? I’ll have the answers college seniors graduate with in the next issue of the card balances over $7,000. Centurion when I reveal credit Carrying a $3,200 credit card card tips from the experts. In balance may not seem a big the meantime, No mATTer deal. After all, the minimum That is how charging a $200 college or graduate school of Johnson, director of financial WhAT’S IN yoUr WAlleT, monthly payment required by phone can end up costing over your choice. That’s because aid at UClA, cited in the KeeP IT There! their lenders is usually 1 per- a $1,000. Keep on paying only cent of the balance or $32 a the monthly minimum, and month on $3,200. you will pay more and more But paying the minimum for that phone the rest of your monthly payment is one of the life. biggest mistakes that you can J.D. Powers reported that 40 d make. It causes your original percent of 18-24 year-olds only i debt to grow and grow. yet, made the minimum payment in l according to the survey, 40 some part of 2009.

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MacDonalD Centurion Staff student debt level down in keep students out of exces- All applicants for finan- gram to a federal direct a variety of ways. sive debt. Young encour- cial aid must fill out loan. Public colleges like Financial Aid advises stu- ages students to check out FAFSA, the Free “This required an entirely Bucks are the smart way to dents to borrow only what the many scholarship links Application for Federal new implementation and an go if you want to avoid they absolutely need. “We listed on the financial aid Student Aid. Young advis- extensive revision of graduating with excessive always caution students to section of the Bucks web- es students to apply for process,” said Young. student debt—that’s the think about how much they site. Young says that these financial aid as quickly as Bucks received a lot of conclusion of a recently need before borrowing links are underutilized. possible as demand is high new guidance from the fed- released analysis by Mark because they have to pay it “Some of these scholar- and it takes some time to eral government and was Kantrowitz, a respected back,” she said. ships don’t have appli- process all of the applica- required to process the financial aid expert and tions. loans on a different system. publisher of the financial Last “It was an entire new way aid information websites year to process federal loans Fastweb.com and Bucks and required a whole new FinAid.org, received implementation and an According to Nicole almost extensive revision of Young, Assistant Director 8,000 process,” she continued. of Financial Aid, student FAFAs “Students even had to file borrowers at Bucks aver- and new Master Promissory age only $4,700 a year. there Notes before they could be That equates to $9,400 were awarded loans.” borrowed for two years of almost Young cautioned students study, far less than the 2,200 to make sure that they $25,000 plus excessive stu- student check and read their mail: dent debt benchmark for borrow- “We send aid applicants a two-year colleges students ers. letter as soon as we discov- used in the study. Young stresses that keep- cants.” May 1 is the deadline to er an application is incom- Only 3.6 percent of public ing borrowing to a mini- Young encouraged stu- file financial aid applica- plete or we need more college students graduated mum is “more significant dents to explore sources of tions in order to ensure that information.” with excessive debt. This because Bucks is a two- scholarships other than financial aid is processed Failing to quickly respond was only a fraction of the year institution and there those listed on the Bucks and awarded by the begin- to these requests for infor- percentages at non-profit may be much more bor- website. She recommend- ning of the 2011-12 school mation causes delays in the and for-profit schools. rowing down the line” ed the study publisher’s year. FAFSA’s for 2011-12 financial aid process. The excessive debt figure when students finish their websites, can be filled out online Information about financial is highest at for-profit col- education at four-year col- www.FastWeb.com and after Jan. 1 at aid can be found at leges, where almost one- leges or graduate school. www.FinAid.org as rep- www.FAFSA.ed.gov. www.bucks.edu/financial quarter of students, 22 per- Bucks encourages stu- utable free websites that Financial aid applications aid. cent, graduate with exces- dents to use alternatives to offer students a wide vari- for the current, spring or The policy analysis, sive debt. Even at other borrowing wherever possi- ety of information on summer sessions can still “Distribution of Debt at non-profit colleges, the ble, said Young: “We financing their education. be filed. Graduation by Amount of percentage of excessive encourage all students to She pointed out that stu- It is taking longer to Debt, College Type and debt is three times higher apply for financial aid.” dents can even apply for process student loan appli- Degree Program,” was than at public colleges. Bucks awards grants before scholarships through cations this year because of published on Sept. 29, Young gives advice to loans. “We want to make it FastWeb.com. One Bucks major changes in the gov- 2010 and it and other students on how to manage most advantageous for stu- LPN student got an ernment’s student loan pro- financial aid policy analy- their debt level. dents.” $11,000 scholarship this gram. Federal law changed ses can be found at Young says that Bucks Scholarships also help way. the entire student loan pro- www.FinAid.com. helps students keep their Flap over nPr firing By: ElizaBEth hEckEnBErgEr O’Reilly Factor,” a Fox Islamic Relations released tion community and pro- into the National Public Centurion Staff News program. a statement saying “NPR vide you with the tools to Radio outfit. We’re going Popular radio station host “…When I get on a plane, should address the fact that cope with the fallout from to get legislation. We’re Juan Williams was recently I gotta tell you, iff I see one of its news analysts this episode…” going to freeze it down, so fired from his job for mak- people who are in Muslim seems to believe that all This letter was written as they don’t get any more ing what has been labeled a garb and I think, you know, airline passengers who are an apology to the managers money. This is outra- racist remark on live televi- they are identifying them- perceived to be Muslim for her handling of the geous.” sion. selves first and foremost as can legitimately be viewed incident. A non-scientific poll of 25 Williams was a senior Muslims, I get worried, I as security threats.” The fact that NPR is fund- Bucks students found news analyst for National get nervous.” These are the It was NPR’s president ed in p art by American tax found that 18 believed it Public Radio (NPR) for 10 words that cost Williams and CEO, Vivian Shiller, dollars has added fuel to was unfair to fire Williams. years. He was also a paid his job. who made the final deci- the fire. The other six students contributor to Fox News. In the days following his sion to can Williams. Bill O’Reilly was enraged found his statement to be Williams’s contract with appearance there was In a letter to affiliate man- about the incident and pro- very offensive and racist. NPR was terminated two uproar among both liberals agers, Shiller wrote "I posed on his show the They agreed that his termi- days after one of his and conservatives. regret that we did not take “immediate suspension of nation was necessary. appearances on “The The Council of American- the time to prepare the sta- every taxpayer dollar going 6 nEWs The week of November 09, 2010 Bucks under construction By: christophEr Wirth repaired. tion.” The college proposed Centurion Staff “We’re hoping to build on a one-year cash project of After nearly six years of top of the gym deck, fixing $5,000. proposals and planning, the leaky roof of the Hub,” The last proposed project several renovation projects McCreadie added. is to renovate the gym ter- are beginning at the Bucks The project cost has been race. The gym was built in Newtown campus. Some raised from an originally 1968. It does not have an are expected to cost over projected $1,160,760 to elevator to the main level $22 million over the span $1,237,285. nor ADA compliant men’s of 20 years. As early as the spring of and women’s bathrooms. According to a Bucks 2011, renovations of the The college proposed a one Board of trustees meeting library are expected to take year project costing $640, log, five projects were place. A librarian stated 000. approved on May 10 for that the lower level of the Director of Operations, the fiscal year 2010 to library may be shut down Mark Grisi was unavailable 2011. for a semester as construc- for comment about the The board is seeking tion takes place. The proj- projects. matching funds from the ect is said to “co-locate” Previous projects such as Pennsylvania Department services within the three the renovation of the Allied of Education. levels of the library, Health Building and the “A lot of exciting stuff is increasing access, aware- gymnasium and library going on.” Dean Maureen ness, and convenience. lobby were done by McCreadie said. Bucks is proposing a one Watkins Architect, but it is Last summer the lecture year cash project of $7,000 unclear if they will be hall in Penn Hall was for the library renovations. hired for future projects. remodeled. Two new class- Director of Library In May 2010, the Upper rooms were added that Services, Linda McCann Bucks campus built a $15 hold up to 30 students. was unavailable for com- million addition. The board Ricky Curtis, 20, a film swear there were bees in struction of a new academ- ment. meeting log also approved major from Warminster the ceiling.” ic building covering 51,000 There are plans to reno- a one year cash project of said, “It is wonderful now. The Founders Hall build- square feet. This addition is vate the cafeteria serving $440, 000 to add 80 park- Really comfortable. Before ing will be receiving an expected to cost area, which the board of ing spaces and additional it was awful, everything addition, over 20 years. $22,567,580. trustees log said was “in lighting at the Lower was falling apart and I The plan calls for the con- The gym deck will also be need of total transforma- Bucks campus. guide dog etiquette By: ElizaBEth hEckEnBErgEr she’s a working dog.” The very impor- n’t mean my brain doesn’t Centurion Staff man did not stop and after tant job of work.” For thousands of years more words finally walked assisting Drenth travels frequently, humans have been using away in a huff, calling their owner goes to school, takes dogs of all breeds for dif- Drenth a very inappropriate in all tasks walks, shops, goes out for ferent jobs. One of the name. needed. Act dinner, and spends a lot of more popular uses is for Marie Cooper, director of as if the time outdoors. She says guidance. Seeing Eye dogs Disability Services at dog is not that, “Emma has a person- help their disabled owners Bucks, wants to get the there, ality like me. Dedicated to in many ways. Bucks has message of guide dog eti- unless her job, ready to go and had several students with quette out to the student instructed enthusiastic.” guide dogs. body. otherwise People without disabilities This semester the college When you encounter a by the ani- need to remember to be welcomes student Marsha guide dog, never pet the mals’ respectful of those who Drenth and her Seeing Eye animal without first asking owner. have them. dog, Emma. Drenth uses permission from its owner. There is When you are in the rest- Emma to find her class- If the answer is “no” there nothing to room, if there are other rooms, ascertain when is a good reason, and you fear from stalls available, do not take there are stairs, find the must respect it. these dogs. the handicapped stall. It’s Here is Marsha and Emma elevators, and much more. Do not feed, whistle, talk They are called handicapped for a Unfortunately the response to or make noises toward highly to the person and address reason. Drenth has fre- she is receiving from other the dog. Doing so can trained and under control at them by name so they quently had to “wait for a students is not the most throw him off from the job all times. know you are speaking to handicap stall.” That can understanding. It seems he is doing. When this hap- There is also a proper them. make a huge difference in people are unaware of how pens, the owner can be put way to conduct your-self Feel free to use words such the amount of time she to act around a disabled into a dangerous situation. when meeting someone as, see, look, watching and takes between classes. I f person and their guide dog. Also, make sure to keep with a disability. more. Blind people use you have any questions Recently Drenth was your pets away from the “People don’t know how these words all the time. about Disability Services at walking toward Founders guide dog, as other animals to approach me,” says And remember not to stare; Bucks, you can reach Hall and a young man can be very distracting. As Drenth. “I’m a normal per- believe it or not staring can Cooper at started to “make whistling Drenth says, “I need my son doing normal things. I be felt. They are people, [email protected] or at and kissing noises towards dog for a reason; she’s not don’t bite.” the same as you and I. Like 968-8463. Her office is Emma.” Drenth politely just a pet.” When you approach, Drenth says, “Just because located in Rollins14 on the said, “Can you please stop, They are raised to do the make sure to talk directly my eyes don’t work does- Newtown campus. The week of November 9, 2010 NeWs 7 Video production maniac Bucks student makes short films every day for an entire year By: Michael PluMMer movie 200, it became harder slightly entertaining,” said per day throughout the entire added. Watch the movie and Centurion Staff and harder to just abandon Mananov. year, and the subscribers were you’ll know what he means. Davron Mananov, 19, a everything when we already As he completed each short, pathetic,” said Mananov. So what is next for this video Bucks film student from came so far,” said Mananov. Mananov posted it on Despite the low numbers, productionholic? “I won't say Feasterville, woke up on Oct. Mananov says that he is proud no to OYMP2 because I think 16, 2009 with the goal of mak- of what he and his collabora- it would be amazing if the next ing a short film every day for tors accomplished. “This is OYMP had a budget and, even, an entire year. Mananov called something that I will remem- professional actors,” said the goal the OMYP, “the One ber for the rest of my life,” said Mananov. Year Movie Project.” Mananov. “Beyond OYMP is making For the next year, Mananov Asked if he thought that actual short films with produc- and some of his friends worked there is chance that OYMP will tion value,” he added. hard to make his dream a real- still become a YouTube sensa- Mananov summed up his ity. tion, Mananov responded, “It's OYMP experience: “Hardest What would ever spark hard to say because it's not part was getting up and film- someone to take on such a being updated anymore. I'm ing. The thought that I had to demanding project? “I just sure some blogger can find our film, edit, export, and upload woke up one day and decided treasure trove of movies and to YouTube was a terrible to put myself through the spam it all over the internet but thought process. Worst part toughest year of my life,” said Mananov and crew perse- YouTube. It isn’t everyday it's a stretch.” was when I started slacking Mananov. “No preparation, no vered and produced 365 shorts that someone attempts to make For those who are interested, and ended up being behind. pre-production, just me and a by Oct. 16, 2010, exactly one a film a day for a year, and Mananov’s videos can be like 30 videos. Best part was camera and hopefully some year after he started. His Mananov expected that he found by searching “OYMP” when we got our act together friends who want to help,” he videos are designed to appeal would attract a huge following: on YouTube.com. and released maybe 50 movies elaborated. to different viewers. They “My head was huge when Asked if he has any particu- in a week to end the entire For a long time it was tough cover a wide variety of genres, we started this. I was thinking, lar suggestion for those that thing. All the final movies are going for Mananov: “I wanted including action, drama, reali- ‘Oh yeah once we hit like 50 might not want to view all 365, very good and I love them.” to quit almost every day. Some ty, and comedy. movies and people think we're he suggests “Drug Dudes, but Just a reminder, search of my friends were peer pres- “To me personally, OYMP is serious, we're going to get it's hard to pick. Go watch “OYMP” on YouTube.com if suring me to quit.” a diary of my life from 2009- thousands of views per day!’” “Drug Dudes” (Movie 107) you want to access the vast col- But things changed the deep- 2010. But to everyone else, its Mananov’s YouTube success and you might like it as much lection of Mananov videos and er he got into the project. entertainment, and I'm happy if was modest. “In reality we as I do.” support a fellow Bucks stu- “After we hit movie 100 and anyone finds one of them averaged maybe 20-50 views “Floppy Scallywagger!” he dent. PtsD seminar at Bucks

By: Natasha harris sional who helps veterans cope Allen joined an organization Centurion Staff with their past. Hoerger is a called International Critical On Oct. 26, a moderately retired navy veteran himself, Incident Stress Foundation filled room in the Gateway so he knows some of the hard- (ICISF) where he helps veter- Center held police officers, ships a soldier can encounter ans cope with their past. health providers, war veterans and he was the third speaker in Gary Bush, a retired police and individuals somehow the seminar. officer who was diagnosed affected by Post Traumatic “I work with combat veter- with PTSD, spoke about how Stress Disorder (PTSD). The ans, I help them readjust to he got the disorder and how he gathering was meant to edu- being a civilian,” Hoerger said, ignored it for a long time. Bush cate people on the suicide rate adding: “I help them with any- explained how he shot and of individuals who suffer from thing that is getting in the way killed a man while on duty, and An image of the man’s dying him. PTSD and how sufferers can of functioning in society how everything comes with a moments is still etched in his After Bush was finished with get help. whether it has to do with drugs, price. He said, “There was one memory, haunting him forever. his speech and applause The event was mainly organ- alcohol, family, etc.” thing that nobody told me, that Bush explained that with the echoed throughout the audito- ized by Sharon Curran, an People at the event received if I had to take a human life, counseling he got, he was able rium, his wife, Carmen Bush, associate executive director for a variety of information on sui- there’s a price to pay…it will to cope with the emotions and approached the podium. She clinical services at the Lenape cide hotlines and programs to cost you. Some it costs more avoid suicidal behaviors that explained her hardships and Valley Foundation, which is an help one cope with the disor- than others.” he had once experienced. Bush how she coped with her hus- organization that helps individ- der. There were also a few Bush weaved a few jokes in also said he believes PTSD is band’s disorder. Mrs. Bush was uals with mental health disabil- papers given out on different his speech to lighten the mood, not something that ever goes diagnosed with secondary ities. methods of counseling. but in the end, most of the key away, but can be managed. PTSD and is now taking med- In order to make this event One guest speaker, Gene points he made were poignant. PTSD symptoms include ication for it. happen, Curran was in charge Allen, an air force veteran said, He asked, “Have you seen depression, rage or anger, This was a seminar to spread of organizing speakers, finding “The very highest at risk for evil?” and continued saying, increased emotional arousal, the word about help to those a venue, getting sponsors and suicide are soldiers. If a caller “I’ve seen evil. I know what difficulty sleeping, forgetful- who do not know where to much more. She also intro- approaches us, we have them evil looks like, and let me tell ness and being in a constant look, to educate people on duced guest speakers during in therapy in less than a week.” you something, evil is scary.” state of alert. Bush said he had what PTSD is and how it can the seminar. Allen was in the air force for The story that Bush told been through it all and saw be helped, how lives could be Jeffery Hoerger, team leader 20 years and when he retired involved him shooting and about five different psycholo- saved. of the Bucks County Vet and heard the suicide statistics, killing a man while on police gists before finding one he Center, is a licensed profes- he decided he needed to help. duty during Christmas time. could trust enough to truly help 8 NeWs The week of Month November 9, 2010 campus weary about republican win

By: christoPher Wirth toward the Republicans. they still disagree on some Centurion Staff “The thing that troubles me issues, are willing to compro- about the election is that noth- mise. Following an anticipated ing is really going to change “It’s always a lesser of two shift in power in the House of because of it,” Queeney said in evils,” said 24-year-old Tristan Representatives recently, a disheartened tone. “Nothing Doremus, a computer science where Republicans gained that can make the people major from Yardley. Though over 50 seats, winning the happy anyway. The problems Doremus did not vote in the majority, students and faculty are mostly economic, not leg- elections, he said he probably at Bucks spoke out up about islative.” would have voted Democratic. the outcome of the midterm Obama made a statement “I’m not too happy about this,” elections. after the election, taking full Doremus said. Filled with ballot controver- Here is Mike Fitzpatrick, a victorious Republican responsibility for the As seen in previous cam- sy, malicious advertising, and be covered. they’re trying to negate all of Democratic Party’s defeat at paigns, the blame game is the nail-biting anxiety, the Nov. 2 “I’m not happy about it at Obama’s polocies,” Curtis the polls. no. 1 thing Doremus fears. elections have given all,” said Ricky Curtis, 20, a said. Alex Bonelli, 21, a biology “Everyone will shift the blame Republicans the House majori- film major from Warminster. The shift will certainly make major from Bensalem, said she and I am afraid that everyone ty as well as more seats in the Curtis, who is not employed it more difficult for Obama to was not comfortable with will not get along,” Doremus Senate, leaving many hopeful full-time and is not eligible for push anything forward, but Republicans being the majority said. but weary. health benefit programs from Republicans said recently that in the House. “I guess if you were able to The Republican Party prom- his job at Target, was happy they are still working under the “They [Republicans] are vote no confidence, this would ises to revise or reveal when Obama passed the health president’s administrationand being unfair,” Bonelli said. be similar to that,” Queeney President Obama’s health care care reform, allowing full-time that the president is still in “They want change to happen said. law, limit the size of the gov- students to remain under their charge. too quickly and they’re being Republicans now hold 239 ernment and put the power parents’ health insurance until Associate Professor of Arts too critical of Obama.” Bonelli seats in the House while back into the hands of the peo- the age of 25. and Communication Shawn said she doubted that Democrats sit in only 186. The ple. Curtis is afraid that when Queeney said, “The electorate Republican control would changeover is considered the Despite having good inten- Republicans start revising the is mental. We don’t know what bring anything new to the biggest in 70 years. tions, some students are wor- law, he will no longer be cov- we want.” Queeney is worried table. The Democrats lost six seats ried that the Republicans now ered. about voters first wanting According to various state- in the Senate but still have con- in control of the House will “The biggest problem I have change and looking toward ments from both political par- trol with 52 seats and the morph the health care law to a with the Republicans being in President Obama and now ties, it seems they are willing Republicans holding 46. point where they will no longer control right now is that wanting change and looking to work together and while Quidditch comes to Bucks By: laura sMith these people are chasers who their corners Centurion Staff are the only ones allowed to unless they are Formed by college students, shoot the quaffle (which can be retrieving a for college students, the game a volleyball, basketball, dodge bludger. of Quidditch is about to take ball or a beanbag) into one of There is one over Bucks. three of their opponents’ keeper who Meeting Tuesdays from hoops. For chasers there is no blocks the 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the physical contact except when attempted goals Student Services area, the club tagging the other team’s made by the is still becoming established. chasers; once tagged, the chas- chasers with his Quidditch outside of er with the quaffle must drop hands only. He Hogwarts is referred to as it. cannot step out “Muggle Quidditch,” and is Another two people are beat- of the small played by running with a ers who stand on each corner semi-circle broom between your legs of the pitch and throw the two marked around rather than flying. “bludgers” (foam balls) at the the goal and may opposing team from their cor- catch the quaffle In a match, each team con- teammates. If a keeper is hit more towards children, with a ner. Beaters must remain in to throw it to one of his fellow sists of seven people. Three of with a bludger he must freeze Harry Potter theme. We were for three seconds. thinking of reading the books The seeker is the person who to elementary school kids, will try to catch the golden while having them make snitch, which is usually a ping potions or color,” Le Gall says. pong ball. When they catch it Therefore the club will be they win the game. Four much more than just a good snitchers who are neutral and time, it will be something that not on either team stand at the will be making an impact on sides of the pitch and throw the the community. snitch over the field from side The club is seeking more to side as the seekers try to members. For more informa- catch it. tion call the Student Life office Of course, it all sounds like a at 968-8462. laugh, but Becki Goeller and Marie Le Gall, the founders of the club, want to use the club to do more than play a few Quidditch matches. “We want to do stuff directed 9 entertainMent The week of November 09, 2010 Seeing “red” By: Michael BercheM movie will sur- Centurion Staff prise you. However, the Action-packed and extreme- story of the movie ly funny, “Red” recently took can be a little con- the no. 2 slot in the box office fusing if you don’t and has grossed over $21.7 pay attention million. throughout the Starring celebrities Bruce entire movie. Willis, John Malkovich, If you miss one Morgan Freeman, Mary- minute of this Louise Parker, and Helen movie you can Mirren, this movie was bound easily be lost for to be a blockbuster from the the rest of the start. movie. Based on the D.C Comic, But the effects, “Red” is about ex-CIA agents action and hilari- who, one-by-one, are being ous lines in this taken out by the very agency movie will keep they once worked for. you on the edge of Bruce Willis plays Frank is after him and knows what to after him. He was given a daily After looking for more help, your seat until the Moses, one of the CIA’s top do right from the start. dose of LSD for 11 years. So it Frank and Sarah find Victoria, final credits. Make sure you agents of all time, an intelli- However, he cannot do it on is understandable for him to played by Helen Mirren. don’t leave until after the cred- gent and very dangerous man. his own. think that way. Victoria misses her old life as its are completely done. Moses is forced to come out He travels all around the Morgan Freeman plays Joe, an agent and joins the team as With some serious gunfights of retirement to save not only country looking for his part- Frank’s first mentor. Joe is liv- well. She is an experienced and just as many laughs “Red” himself, but the girl who he ners from back in the day for ing in a retirement community sniper and helps the team with movie is an absolute must-see. likes. help. and terminally ill with stage all the getaways that they come Sarah, played by Mary- Malkovich plays the hilari- four cancer. But without Joe, across. Louise Parker, is a customer ous Melvin, another former ex- Frank would have an even The explosions go non-stop Final Review service agent working for CIA agent, who is paranoid tougher time trying to figure in this great movie and will Frank's pension office in 8.9/10 about everyone and everything out why the CIA is coming entertain you throughout the Kansas City. thinking that the government is after him. film. The major twist in this Moses quickly realizes who ‘Paranormal 2’ is scarier By: Michael PluMMer The film does a very nice job completely trashed, as if some- moment is going to arise next. I also do not really see the Centurion Staff connecting to the first one had robbed them. Although the anticipation of need for the “R” rating for the Although “Paranormal film. The only reason it Activity 2” is very similar to seemed to have this rating was the first film, it follows a new due to the language, which family with the same story could have been changed to line. make it PG-13. Maybe they The first “Paranormal thought anyone under 17 Activity” was the big box would be traumatized by the office sensation that came to film. theaters in October 2009. This If you are someone who real- big hit raked in $200 million ly enjoys a good scare to the worldwide after being pro- point where you are nervous duced for a shoestring budget about going home and sleep- of only $11,000. It is safe to ing, then the film is definitely say it was a love-it-or-hate-it for you. film that had everyone talking. If the movie was being rated Considering the low cost of on a scale of one to 10, I would the film and the great success it probably give it an eight, strict- had, Paramount was smart “Paranormal Activity,” giving Oddly enough, nothing was something happening during ly as a horror flick. enough to have a second one the viewer more of a reason to stolen even though every room the night on the security cam- The ending of the movie sets out within a year. see the film and see how they in the house was wrecked eras is frightening, there are up “Paranormal Activity 3,” “Paranormal Activity 2” is are connected to each other. except for the bedroom of their many times that absolutely which looks like it will come scarier than the first one, The film is kind of a prequel to newborn son, Hunter. The five nothing happens as viewers sit out around Halloween in 2011. because it cranks it up just one “Paranormal Activity” as it security cameras give the audi- there and wait. It seems like the concept is more notch on the fright starts two months before the ence nightly views of the pool, The downfall of the film is going to be overdone and meter. The film essentially has first one. kitchen, entranceway, and that for the first hour or so not turned in to the next “Saw” less scary moments than the The premise for the film is Hunter’s room. much is happening; many of series. I guess we can all start first one, but when the scary that a family has set up securi- The anxious nights start the terrifying moments are getting ready for “Paranormal moments do arrive, you really ty cameras after coming home soon enough, as the audience consistently poured on during Activity 3-D” in October 2016. get the “wow” factor. one day to find their house tries to anticipate what scary the last 30 minutes of the film. The week of November 09, 2010 entertainMent 10 Southern rock with an edge By: caSSandra haggerty authentic sound of their own "Monocle," which consisted of that you could not ignore, and "taddyportermusic." Their offi- Centurion Staff from their influences. four tracks; "Railroad Queen" vocals that were crystal clear. cial site is http://www.taddy- Taddy Porter's eponymous This one-of-a-kind sound was included on the LP, and is They played a set of seven porter.com. debut album is good ole' that has been lacking in com- just a tasty tease of what’s to songs, six from their album, They are currently on tour Southern rock 'n' roll done mercial music lately. But it’s come. and as an added bonus closed and will be coming to the area right. This is music that gets delivered full force by TP. Andy wrote all the original with an incredibly chilling on Nov. 23 in Lancaster at the back to rock’s roots, yet with What's impressive is the lyrics for the 12 songs that cover of "I Want You (She's So Chameleon Club. Tickets are an electrifying modern edge. rhythm section, delivered pow- made the cut for the debut Heavy)" by the Beatles. $10.57, a steal to see a band Released June 29, 2010, the erfully by the Brothers Jones. album, but the composing I couldn't help but want more that puts soul back into music. LP is a fierce introduction to Kevin's bassline, prevalent process is a collaborative effort of Taddy. The album is available to this Stillwater, Oklahoma throughout the LP, hooks you between the band. It was one of the most engag- download on ITunes and at any based quartet, formed in 2007. in, and never lets go from the The band comes out swing- ing opening performances I major distributor. The group includes the first track, "Whatever Haunts ing and doesn't back down. have ever seen. This band Taddy Porter’s debut LP is a charismatic Andy Brewer (lead You," a definite blues-based "Shake Me," the first single instantly intrigued me, and I must-buy, one of the best of vocal/guitar), Joe Selby (lead- track, down to the cut "King off of the debut album, is the knew they had something 2010, and you do not want to guitar/backing vocals), Doug Louie," the exit song of the most commercial song; it’s amazing. miss out on this band filled Jones (drums), and Kevin album. hard rockin' and gives a solid The band is composed of real with raw emotion and power. Jones (bass). Doug pounds out larger than representation of the band. genuine artists. The CD is described by the life beats on the drums, and the The band’s music video Can After their set they told the band as an eclectic mix of percussion explodes on the been seen on YouTube. It fans that they would be at the modern rock and classic rock, track "Big Enough," adding a debuted at the no. 3 Most bar drinking, signing auto- self-coined “Swagger Rock.” deep, enormous sound. Added Track at Active Rock. graphs, and ready to make friends in AC. Taddy Porter is into spread- ing their name through social networking. TP has a Twitter account where they actually interact 4 Stars to anyone who with their fans, @TaddyPorter, wants to hear solid Rock n’ a Myspace music page and a Roll. Facebook Page listed under Sidewalks

By: andreS FloreS lacks, but rather in what it Centurion Staff actually succeeds in. There are Taddy Porter takes a trip The Jones add intensity to The highlight's of the LP are a few good songs on this back to the classic Deep South the tracks, and boost the sound the second single, "Big The Brooklyn electro-pop album; “Good For Great” is 1970s hard rock, which pro- without drowning out the Enough." In it, the bass digs duo Matt and Kim, comprised the highlight that makes you pelled bands such as The vocals of Brewer. deep, the guitars are on fire, of Matt Johnson and Kim get out of your seat and dance. Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, and What “real” rock bands have and the refrain "lets find love, Schifino, have done it again. My main gripe is that the cohe- Lynyrd Skynyrd to American been missing for too long is an oh baby do you think your big What do I mean? Could they siveness of this album is very southern rock royalty. explosive guitar that shreds enough?" is infectious. have possibly released another weak. Each song feels repeat- The band was originally seen apart the track; this element is The ballad "Long Slow sub-par album, maintaining ed, some are the low-calorie as a duo between Brewer and exactly what Selby brings to Drag" Is the slowest, acting as their sound, only ever so versions of others; songs drib- Doug Jones, but after guitar the table. the classic example of Rock n’ slightly expanding? With ble into the mundane and lessons from Selby, Brewer The songs have blazing, Roll break up songs. “Sidewalks,” that’s exactly monotonous. The first two brought on him and Jones's powerful solos, punchy addic- Piano accompanies this what I mean. songs indicate what to expect brother Kevin, to round out the tive riffs, and guitar licks that track, and listeners can hear the See, the thing is, talent is not from this album, and that is foursome. make you say "Hell Yeah!" depth and soul of Brewer’s completely wasted on this cou- never a good thing. This album The band began playing Selby is at the top of his voice. ple, but much rather lost. Matt could have offered so much shows in "Dirty's Tavern," a game on "Mean Bitch" and “I "I took a long slow drag, and has a smooth, at times elec- more than it does. It brings in a local bar in their hometown. Gotta Love.” told her its rock n roll, so let it tronic sounding voice. His key- couple of horns in a selection Taddy Porter's name came “Mean Bitch” bursts out go. I took a long slow drag, and board is the instrument of of songs to add that “experi- about when Brewer spotted the with a dangerous sounding hit the road, and let her go,” he choice, something he plays mental” feel, but it falls flat on name on the beer list, and guitar and big sound; every- sings. well. This aspect has always its face. deemed it fit the band. thing comes together to create The only low point on this been evident, but the drum Through all of its shortcom- Taddy Porter gets compared one of the best tracks on the album is “In the Morning;” the stylings of his counterpart, ings, there are times when you to a combination of The Black album. band slows it down again, but Kim, are lost. can see through the shallow Crows and The Outlaws, but A real gem granted to the lis- this time the vocals don’t mesh On Sidewalks, the album’s songs, and actually see a beat- they don't want to sound only teners is Andy Brewers voice well with the instrumentals. feel is more aimed at pop ing heart with emotion. A cou- like their influences. and presence on the record. Taddy Porter is getting praise acceptance; a pretty face. On ple of songs actually provide a Taddy Porter takes the time- He is reminiscent of Paul for explosive live shows, and their self-titled, debut album, deeper emotional connection, less blues rock sound, and Rodgers of Free and Bad their reputation precedes them. this was not the case. Their with slow synths, delicate injects a grunge element that Company fame with a country In September 2010 TP songs had substance, raw vocals and pounding percus- creates a monstrous sound that touch. opened for Slash from Guns N intensity, and a knack for sion. “Northeast” is a touching will not let up. The uniqueness of Andy's Roses’ tour for eight dates. catchy hooks. Here, the sub- song about the city in which The band honors the progen- voice brings rawness to the On Sept. 17, TP rocked The stance is all glamour, shallow Matt and Kim live: New York. itors of heavy metal, hard rock, tracks, such as “Bringing Me Music Box at the "Borgata" in even; raw intensity is now well There is a loving core here, but and roots rock that surged Down,” and produces the clas- Atlantic City, New Jersey. done and lacks the dangerous you have to dig really deep to though stadiums and record sic southern sound. Taddy Porter came out wih feel. The thing that ails this find it, and when you finally players through the 1970s. The band released an EP, guitars blazing, bass and drums Taddy Porter creates an album isn’t so much in what it reach it, it doesn’t seem worth The week of November 9, 2010 Love 11 Love Unscripted with Dalia Omran Can you be friends with benefits?

STIs than babies. If you're looking for a This isn't a monogamous rela- boyfriend or girlfriend, don't go tionship, so do everyone a favor knocking boots with your friend ImAge coUrTeSY oF morgUeFIle.com and use a condom. thinking it's almost the same Friends with benefits last a thing. short time, herpes is forever. It's not. It's tofu; you want BY: Dalia Omran Aside from diseases, you prob- meat. Centurion Staff ably don't want to share your per- So what I want to know from experimentation with your their friendship is a bit scarred. son. you guys is, what do you think of I told you guys that friends friend. For some, the That is definitely a sign of hav- friends with benefits relation- with benefits was a topic for It seemed like a great idea at friendship ends ing feelings for the person, which ships? another day. 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Things get ings to that means you can see other uations.” messy and awkward and it can their sex- people. ruin friendships. ual partner, ever think about the fact that Friends with benefits is Usually these relationships who then real- your FWB, or yourself, might a complicated kind of arise from experimentation and izes, “oh I love this person” and have another person on the side? relationship despite it curiosity. then the credits roll and everyone Kind of gross now that you being called “no strings eventually it goes from exper- lives happily ever after. think about. attached.” imenting to knowing what you're Hollywood is skewing Some of you may be fine with In my personal opinion, it's doing. our views and ideas it, but a majority of you are prob- It starts out with using sexual a ably skeeved out. fine as long as no one is being about relationships. hurt inside or outside the rela- innuendo, kissing when you see Your FWB is more focused on ImAge coUrTeSY oF morgUeFIle.com each other, caressing and This is what really happens. getting laid than on your sexual tionship. stroking of certain body parts. Someone confesses their true well being, so that's just another It is not ideal. It isn't a substi- QUESTIONS You can fill in the blanks from feelings. The other person feels something you can think about. tute for a real relationship. awkward and essentially “breaks It's like saying tofu is just like Have a love question or there. Hopefully, you're using some comment? Email Dalia at These relationships also begin up” with the person. type of protection. ladies, the real meat. The aftermath is that they stop Tofu is great.....but it's not loveunscripted@ after a night with lots of social pill doesn't count because you gmail.com lubricant (alcohol) and sexual having sex with each other and should be worried more about meat. The week of November 9, 2010 sPOrTs Competitive matches for Bucks Golf By: Dan Perez the start of the spring season. season is dedicated to the is one of the gifts of the pro- just dropping out of school are Centurion Staff When asked if there is still EPCC. The spring season, gram.” all things that happen quite fre- activity in the off-season which is part of the National One notable player on the quently.” The men’s golf program here Bradshaw replies, “I use this Junior College Athletic team is Pete Carter, who fin- However, the future is not at Bucks is full of intensity. time to check on my returning Association (NJCAA) is more ished this past season 16th in bleak for the team. “Our golf With two seasons packed with program is lucky to have many games against different students involved every year. schools and two different Many new students show inter- leagues of play, the team has est by coming to practice,” plenty of action to reflect on Bradshaw says optimistically. and look forward to during the A bonus of playing for the off-season. men’s golf team is the opportu- The fall season began on nity to play at many renowned Sept. 1 with Bucks facing courses in (and out of) the Lehigh-Carbon Community state. Bradshaw recalls the top College. Overall, there were ones: “The spring season con- six games throughout the regu- tains the best courses around lar season followed by the here. The team competes at Eastern Pennsylvania places such as Baywood Collegiate Conference (EPCC) player’s grades to make sure competitive and encompasses the state. He has also previous- Greens in Longneck, Del., Tournament match and a final they are keeping up academi- more schools. In the NJCAA ly been ranked 60th in the Deerwood Country Club in Pennsylvania Collegiate cally.” each team plays in hopes of nation. Carter played on the Burlington Township, N.J., and Athletic Association State The fall of 2009 proved to be winning the national title. state tournament team along- our home course – Five Ponds Championship (PCAA) that very successful for the team. The last time Bucks won a side Scott Simon, Brian Rodda Golf Course in nearby consists of several games. Bucks men’s golf took first national title was in the spring and Christian Bleiler. Warminster, Pa.” “The fall always gets us in place in the Eastern of 1999, an accomplishment When asked if any of the last Bradshaw expressed concern shape for the spring; we played Pennsylvania Conference that Bradshaw hopes to return season’s players would be for the different sports teams great in the past two fall sea- League Tournament. The team to in the upcoming season. returning for the upcoming here at Bucks. sons,” Scott Bradshaw, the ended the state tournament in Bradshaw has nothing but spring 2011 season Bradshaw “Because of the school’s coach of the Bucks men’s golf second place, being edged out excitement and positive words replied, “It’s tough to say. I two-year commuter school sta- team, says as he discusses the by Potomac State University about his team. “The players already know that Pete Carter tus, I feel that many people team’s efforts this past season. (the only four-year school to are what really make each sea- and Scott Simon will not be aren’t informed enough about “We qualified for states in the compete in the league) in the son great. I’ve kept in touch returning. Because Bucks is our athletic programs. I would latest fall season, which is a Pennsylvania Collegiate with some of my players who only a two-year school many love for our teams to get more great achievement in itself.” Athletic Association. have gone on to pursue a career students do not return for vari- exposure and hopefully catch With the recent end of the An interesting facet of the in golf. Getting to know every- ous reasons; moving on to a the attention of a wider student fall 2010 season, Bucks men’s golf program is that they play one on the team and helping four-year college, beginning to body here.” golf is in the off-season before two seasons a year. The fall them to become better people work at a new job, or simply BCs vs. playoffs By: james lynCh Ant Chancy, 19, a liberal playoff system would be so says, “I think the BCS is the many teams that are over Centurion Staff arts from Levittown, “I do much more of a money most corrupt program in rated and automatically get think that there should be maker than the BCS because sports. I don’t care what a higher spot then a school For as long as people can some kind of playoff system there would be more games, conference a team is from that isn’t as big but has remember, college football in college football a lot of and I’m a Boise State fan as rather if it’s a week confer- more talent. Look at TCU; fans have been begging for talented teams get left out of well and every year they ence or a strong conference, they go nearly undefeated some kind of a playoff sys- national championship con- year after year and a not as tem in college football. tention and it’s just not good Notre Dame team will College football is backed fair.” get shot at the title before by a computer system called Tony Vurstini, 20, a music the deserving TCU team the Bowl Championship major, believes that BCS is does.” Series which calculates each fine as is. “The BCS makes College football players team’s wins and their oppo- the regular season much and coaches are even dis- nents win percentage. more interesting, every gruntled with the BCS sys- Fans of the sport call the game counts. In the NFL tem. Players have to feel BCS corrupt and say that you have a couple meaning- very drained on some teams many teams that deserve a less games at the end of the when they go out and bust shot at that national title get season because half the their tail and at the end of overlooked in the end. teams have already clinched the day they still are not get- Chris Wright, 20, a liberal a playoff spot.” ting a shot at the national arts major from Bensalem, Joe Lamer, 21, a biology title. Coaches work extreme says that “College football major from Bensalem, is hours during the week and should remain as is. This another disgruntled college wind up getting ripped out if a team goes undefeated try and prepare their play- how it’s been done for as football fan who says the of a spot in the national they deserve a shot at the ers for the season and if long I can remember this is BCS needs to go. “I don’t championship game.” title.” they make one little mis- how it’s been done, why understand why there isn’t Vince Johnson, 22, a histo- Corey Donaghy is in favor take, their dreams of a change it.” a playoff. It seems that a ry major from Philadelphia, of a playoff. “There are too national title are shot.