NEWS FEATuRE ENTERTAINMENT FEATuRE Big plans for Bucks Bucks offers transfer Previewing the play InterVarsity Christian Eco-Club services Addicted Fellowship Despite the lack of funding and Bucks had a preparation work- From April 21-23 in the Gateway Thanks to Pastor Scott Bradshaw, minimal members, there’s high shop during transfer planning Auditorium the Art Department students have a place to go to expectations for the Eco-Cclub ▷3 week for interested students ▷4 will present Addicted ▷4 worship without fear ▷7

Bucks County Community College The week of February 22, 2011 Volume: 47 Issue: #6

bucks-news.com Egypt replaces several Mubarak- Students unaware era ministers BY: Egypt's military rulers swore in a Cabinet with 11 of Egypt’s uprising new ministers Tuesday, a nod to the protest move- ment that ousted longtime leader Hosni Mubarak. However, three former members of the Mubarak regime retained senior hAzzAWI

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P is trying to assure Egyptians that it is committed to dem- ocratic reforms. However, the decision to keep Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq, Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Justice Minister Mamdouh Marie - three for- mer Mubarak's loyalists - in their post drew criticism from youth activists who helped launch the uprising

Protesters Protesters come face to face with police barricades on Jan. 25. BY: EDDIE CElIESIuS Facebook users who expressed Egypt right now?” the com- Frances Dono, 18, a preallied Mohammed Abbas, a Centurion Staff their unhappiness with the cor- mon answer was that they were health major said, “I have no member of the Egypt Youth rupt Egyptian government, having a war. Others had no clue what is going on in Egypt Coalition, described the A wave of protests in Egypt poor economy and high unem- ideaor simply didn’t care. but I think we should help changes as "patchwork." He led to President hosni ployment. Maria Anzola, 19, from them because we always stick called for swift, comprehen- Mubarak resigning from After surveying Bucks stu- Newtown she said, “They are our noses into everyone’s busi- sive changes. power, but many Bucks stu- dents, most questioned about protesting because the presi- ness.” He said the youth groups dents have been oblivious to it what was happening in Egypt dent is an a--hole.” She Liam McAllister, 21, major- hope to draw one million to all. could not give any insight. believes that Mubarak should ing in business from Yardley a rally in Cairo's Tahrir After days of often peaceful They did know what Lady be executed for being ruthless said, “They’re angry with the Square, the center of the protesting, Mubarak resigned, Gaga wore to the Grammys. and that other nations of the president but overall I don’t uprising, on Friday, and ending his 30-year rule. The When Bucks students were world should support the pro- give a [crap], and I am sure he will urge them to stay protest was begun in part by asked “What is going on in testers in overthrowing him. will be assassinated.” overnight. "We have to keep ▷ Continued on page 2 ▷ Continued on page 2 AlSO INSIDE Italian film to be Review and profile of Bucks basketball shown at Bucks season comes to end

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bucks-news.com [email protected] | Our pictures: flickr.com/buckscenturion Weather on back page 2 NEWS The week of February 22, 2011 Many students unaware of protests in Egypt ▷ Continued from page 1 thecountry in the hands of the been [messed]up for a while mathematics, knew a bit more the news from Egypt, said, army. The Army has the task of now. I don’t know what is real- than most. She explained that “Citizens are protesting McAllister also believed that it trying to fix the growing prob- ly wrong with the country but “The protest began on the pop- because the president doesn’t is the Egyptian people’s prob- lems with employment and the now everyone is happy due to ular website Facebook with the support the police. They have a lem and that no foreign forces stumbling economy. the president’s step(ping) intentions of a peaceful gather- brutal police force who works should intervene. More recent interviews down. The United Nations or ing to have the president resign for Mubarak.” She believes Alex Galinsky, 20, from showed signs that some stu- someone should help set up

Protesters gather in the streets PhOTO BY ALhASAN GhAzzAWI Yardley majoring in business, dents were starting to tak their new government so it Protesters rally PhOTO BY ALhASAN GhAzzAWI had very little to say on the notice of what was happening, happens fast and easy.” from office ending his 30-year Mubarak should have finished matters in Egypt because as he though most still had heard lit- Mubarak’s resignation made rule, in which, after some his term in office and have a simply put, “I have no [freak- tle. front-page news around the clashing, the citizens finally new election once he left ing] clue what is going on and Steve Weinberg, 20, a sports world. More students seemed succeeded.” office. I really don’t care.” management major, said, “The to take notice of the story then. Dalia Omran, 19, a bio major Mubarak’s resignation left stuff going on in Egypt has Elisa Nath, 21, majoring in whom is very informed about Mubarak-era ministers replaced ▷ Continued from page 1 was named minister of the pressure until all our social justice. demands are met," he said. Warning of new mass The new Cabinet includes protests, the young activists independents and members who led the movement of opposition parties for the have pressed the military first time in decades, push- council to form a broad- ing out the longtime minis- based government that ters of oil, social justice and excludes Mubarak's cronies, labor. release political prisoners The new Cabinet also and abolish laws on politi- included two Coptic cal parties and allow free Christians, including an ex- and fair election. lawmaker. The military council Among the new names already has dissolved par- were Monier Fakhri Abdel liament, which was stacked Nour, a Coptic member of with members of Mubarak's AP PhOTO the Wafd opposition party Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq with European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton National Democratic party, party member as minister of tourism, fill- vacant since Zuhair Garana charges. and suspended the constitu- Gouda Abdel Khaleq also ing a position that has been was jailed on corruption Top leftist Tagammu tion.

To receive the Centurion’s Email Edition: Send letters to: Register at www.Bucks-News.com and a .PDF version The Centurion Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper will be delivered directly to your email 275 Swamp Rd Ian McLean box. Newtown, PA 18940 [email protected] letter Policy 215.968.8379 Managing Editors Letters should be limited to 300 words. They will be edited for Michael Berchem spelling and malicious or libelous statements, and may be edited Dan Perez for space. Letters must be the original work of the writer and must be signed. For identification purposes, letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and telephone number, although the Advising address and telephone numbers will not be published. Tony Rogers The week of February 22, 2011 neWS 3 Big plans for Bucks eco-club By: Sarah Borochaner which would cut down their To gain funding for projects the April deadline approach- meetings. Centurion Staff spending. such as the greenhouse, the ing, the club must think of a To get the word out about the Despite their small member- The club is excited for spring Eco-Club is always looking for big idea soon. Eco-Club and environmental ship and low funding, the and fall weather, which is per- new ideas. In the past the club Thinking of the next big idea awareness, members are set- Bucks Eco-Club has high fect for the greenhouse, but the has set up bake sales, but to is somewhat difficult with a ting up booths for Earth Day expectations for 2011. hot summer and cold winter earn larger amounts of money small group like the Eco-Club. (April 20) and the country The Bucks Eco-Club, which could bring a host of problems. the club will have to think big- The club’s president, Nick themed Spring Fling (April meets every Tuesday, aims to 28). promote awareness of simple Throughout the semester the things you can do to protect the Eco-Club will head campus ecological system on our cam- clean ups, collecting litter from pus, in our community and for the parking lots and campus the world. paths. Last year, the club col- Currently, the group has a lected over half a bag of ciga- battery-recycling bin outside rette butts alone. of the Student Life office for The club will also be all non-rechargeable batteries. involved in helping the college Dominic McGraw, the club’s with Recycle Mania, which adviser, says most people do rewards the schools with the not realize their batteries at best trash/recycle percentage home should not be thrown with funding. This year the away, even though it is clearly eight-week competition started stated on battery packaging. on Feb. 6 and involves 630 Once the bin is filled, the club schools across the country. sends it back to Battery To get involved with the S o l u t i o n s Bucks Eco-Club, you can meet (batteryrecycling.com) for the group on Tuesdays at 11 proper disposal. a.m. in room 7 of Student Life This semester, the Eco-Club (located across from the cafe- plans to take advantage of the The uninhabited greenhouse ger. Dampman, a 19-year-old cine- teria), friend them on empty greenhouse at the col- does not have a ventilation sys- Currently, the club is brain- ma/video production major Facebook at Bucks Eco-Club lege’s Newtown campus and tem that would keep the green- storming ideas for the Pepsi from Langhorne, says that it’s (BCCC Main Campus) or con- plant an organic garden. The house at a suitable temperature Refresh Project, an organiza- hard to get students involved tact McGraw at 215-968-8108 fresh herbs and vegetables and the expensive system is tion that awards grants to peo- with clubs on campus since or [email protected]. would be available to the culi- not available to the club with- ple who have an idea to make students are tempted to go nary program at Newtown, out more funding. the world a better place. With home rather than stay for club 4 feature The week of February 22, 2011 Bucks’ transfer services By: chezNye loNdoN clarK “Transfer Services assists Transfer services also pro- into a partner institution that There are two transfer fairs Centurion Staff students in goal-setting,” said vide course equivalency lists offers bachelor's degrees. coming up on the Newtown Bergen. “Our message is Start for student use. These docu- Arcadia University, campus, Tuesday Feb. 22 from As part of transfer planning Here and Go Anywhere!” ments show how Bucks cours- Gwynedd-Mercy College, and 4:30 p.m. until 7 p.m., and week, Bucks County Yet, anywhere seems to be a es match up with the course Temple University are just Wednesday March 30 from Community College’s Transfer similar destination for many requirements of other universi- some of the many institutions 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. “There Services welcomed students students. “Temple University ties. that have a dual admission will be more than 50 schools at interested in transferring to a and Penn State seem to be the “I just wanted to make sure agreement with Bucks, though the fair on March 30. It’s our preparation workshop on Feb. most common choice for trans- I’m taking the right courses,” there are some other require- biggest one.” 16, in an attempt to simplify fer students,” said Bergen. said Victor Flores, 24, a Health ments, such as a minimum 2.5 Any student interested in the often complicated process Katie Snyder, 19, an Early and Physical Education major grade point average. transferring may attend any of

of transferring. Education major at Bucks, is a at Bucks. “Now, I’m going to Many students do not trans- the workshops or fairs, no mat- Debora Bergen, assistant perfect example. When asked make an appointment with stu- fer until they receive their ter where they are in the trans- director of transfer services, where she would like to trans- dent services,” Flores said after associates from Bucks, but as a ferring process. To make delivered the short power- fer she said, “Definitely listening to the presentation. bullet point on the transfer appointments with a transfer point presentation in the Temple or Penn State, but I am An advantage Bucks students PowerPoint stated, “PLAN specialists on the Newtown Solarium of the Rollins build- not sure what classes will have when transferring is Dual EARLY!” campus call 215-968-8031, on ing. “The purpose of this transfer to each school.” Admission. “Bucks has many “We often suggest making the Upper Bucks campus call Transfer Planning Workshop is This is where transfer servic- ‘program-to-program’ agree- appointments with us in the 215-258-7700, and on the to assist students in learning es come in. They assist each ments, like Dual Admission,” first semester,” said Bergen. Lower Bucks campus call 267- about Transfer Services and student in everything from said Bergen. This allows stu- “These workshops help stu- 685-4800. For further informa- our resources that will help selecting the appropriate class- dents admitted into an associ- dents prepare for the transfer tion, visit the transfer webpage them plan their transfer,” said es for a specific major to the ate's degree program at Bucks fairs that take place later in the at www.bucks.edu/transfer. Bergen. final application process. to be admitted automatically semester.” previewing the play addicted By: Nicolette Kampf with Professor Pentimall, met around a group of troubled the development of certain from Doylestown, plays the Centurion Staff in the Orangery on Feb. 11. teens addicted to alcohol and characters. part of Jim. The cast members were talk- drugs, who are trying to get Michael, a musician, gets When asked what people From April 21-23 at 8 p.m. in ing to one another and seemed through life. The monologues pressuredby his peers into should get out of “Addicted” the Gateway Auditorium the excited to start reading through that appear throughout the play drinking, even though his good he said "addicts aren't bad peo- Bucks Department of the Arts their lines as a group. are "real words from real friend Nikki does not approve. ple" and people shouldn't shun will present the spring play, Everyone sat at three tables addicts," said Pentimall. Lori, abused as a child, turns an addict because of their past. “Addicted,” to kick off “Arts at pushed together and spouted Pentimall would like people to alcohol to ease her ever- He also said “Addicted” real- Bucks” week. their lines with enthusiasm. to see the show and really think present pain. ly shows what problems The play is made up of cur- Many of the students had a about how the "consequences Jim, a member of NA/AA addicts may go through. rent Bucks students and direct- sense of humor and remained of making the choice to do ( N a r c o t i c s Selected scenes from ed by Bucks professor positive throughout the hour drugs" could really affect your Anonymous/Alcoholics Addicted will be performed on Michelle Pentimall. and a half that it took to read own life along with the lives of Anonymous) is a recovering April 19 and April 21 at 12:30 Tickets will be $5 prior to the the script. others. addict who somehow remains p.m. in the Gallagher Room. show on April 11, which is Alex O'Brien, 19, a commu- Each character has their own optimistic throughout his time These dates and times are sub- subject to change. At the show, nications/performance major internal struggle with drugs, of trouble. ject to change. tickets will be $7 for students from Doylestown, said that it whether it be cocaine, pills, or The character Jim, inter- and $10 for non-students. would benefit students to see pot. Some also have to deal viewed by Pentimall, is based For the initial read through of the show because "it's good to with an addiction to alcohol on a real person who has now the script, Bucks students who be aware of what's going on that consumes their lives. been sober for 17 years. were selected to be a part of the with kids our age." Past experiences, such as Karl Schoeler, 22, a commu- play after auditioning, along “Addicted” is centered abuse, also play a big role in nications/performance major The week of February 22, 2011 nEwS 5 Italian film to be shown at Bucks By: AmAndA RAywood was recently awarded best film Professor Matthew Rusnak year. awards. I wrote to him, pro- Centurion Staff at the Festival du Cinema began an Italian Film series. When asked how “L’isola dei posing that he come to the col- On April 19, the Italian film Italien d’Annecy and was Later on, the film series began Sordobimbi” was chosen this lege for a showing of the film “L’isola dei Sordobimbi” will nominated for a Davide di to include all foreign films as a year, Professor Rusnak replied, and, to everyone's surprise, he be shown at the Bucks Donatello Award (the Italian way to generate interest in “While browsing for appropri- agreed!” Newtown Campus in the Oscar) in 2010. other languages and cultural ate films, Professor (Carol) So, who does the film appeal Library Auditorium at 7 p.m. to? Everyone. The film, when translated, The film promises to appeal means “The Island of Deaf to a wide range of students at Children.” It was filmed in Bucks, high school students, 2009 by Italian director Stefani students with disabilities, and Cattini, who will be present at all students who have battled the Bucks screening and and fought to learn. It will also answer questions afterwards. appeal to students interested in The documentary focuses on languages (including sign lan- the struggles and successes of guage), psychology, education, deaf children at a small school film-making, and social work. in Capri, Italy. While this is not “I think students watching an ordinary documentary, the film will live for 80 min- Cattini wanted to capture the utes on an island that is both unique lives of these children sad and beautiful, quite differ- and how they overcame adver- ent than the world portrayed in sity. most Hollywood movies,” The film traces a year in the Rusnak says. life of children at a boarding In April, “L’isola dei school in which they are sepa- Sordobimbi” will premiere in rated from their parents for a the at Bucks. long period of time. The docu- The film will be shown with mentary shows the obstacles in This film is being presented diversity. Smolen came across L’isola English subtitles. their lives and also shows that by the Department of Last year, the department dei Sordobimbi, a documen- For more information visit they are typical children, capa- Language and Literature, decided to showcase one film, tary that was being shown in the website: www.isoladeisor- ble of enjoying life. which has been showing for- making the viewing a major Italy and France, and that had dobimbi.it or watch the film’s “L’isola dei Sordobimbi” eign films since 2002 when cultural event of the academic been nominated for various trailer on YouTube. 6 entertainment The week of February 22, 2010 127 Hours: review By: Dan Perez Centurion Staff sentation of his ordeal. many of Boyles other prehensible event. true to the actual events that “127 Hours” casts the tal- works). While watching “127 Hours” accurately transpired. “127 Hours” takes the ented to play “127 Hours” the audience depicts Ralston’s experience The film has received viewer on a harrowing jour- Aron Ralston. Franco has feels a very close connection down to the last detail attention due to the reac- ney of survival and deter- acted in a wide range of to Franco (Ralston) and his (Franco wears the same blue tions it caused in the audi- mination. films including all three dilemma. Amazing shots of Arc’teryx brand baseball ence during the first screen- Based on the true story of “Spiderman” films, ings at the Telluride Aron Ralston, a mountain “ P i n e a p p l e Film Festival and the climber who was hiking in Express”, and Toronto International when he slipped into a “Milk”. The actor Film Festival. One audi- crevasse and had his hand impeccably cap- ence member experi- and forearm pinned under a tures the emotional enced severe lighthead- boulder. For over five days tension, despair, edness and was taken (hence the film’s title, “127 and ultimately out of the screening on a Hours”) Ralston survived inspiring final gurney. Another audi- while trying to somehow scenes of the film. ence member suffered a dislodge his trapped right The film is direct- panic attack and arm and escape. ed by English film- required medical atten- After the numerous days maker Danny tion. These experiences trapped under the boulder Boyle. Boyle does a were due in part to the (and fighting dehydration great job interpret- film’s climax, the scene and delirium) the hiker took ing Ralston’s story where Franco graphical- drastic measures and made and adds his own ly amputates his arm in a decision that would affect filmic style and order to save his life. his entire life: Ralston broke flair that audiences “127 Hours” is a cine- his arm in two places in have come to recog- matic experience that order to then cut off his nize his work by. Boyle also the very last drop of water cap that Aron Ralston wore shows the human struggle trapped arm using a dull directed “Trainspotting”, entering his mouth, a lone throughout the event). The innate in every person. The pocketknife. Managing to “28 Days Later” and ray of sunlight hitting the course of events that play movie is a superbly acted escape and find a family “Slumdog Millionaire”. trapped climbers body, and out during the movie, from and cinematically visceral hiking through the area, The film is notable for its visual memories of the opening sequence experience that offers feel- Ralston survived (losing his cinematography, stylized Ralston’s childhood help where Franco is packing for ings of perseverance and arm) and serves as the basis sequencing, and gracious the viewer to understand his fateful trip to the mirac- inspiration. for the accurate film repre- use of music (similar to and comprehend an incom- ulous resolution, are very a profile of aron ralston By: Dan Perez he accidentally fell down a cre- film portrays the series of wrote a book titled “Between a interview with the New York Centurion Staff vasse and had his right arm events that occurred during the Rock and a Hard Place”. Times that “It’s not about what pinned under an 800 pound five days when Ralston was The adventurer is also you do; it’s about who you boulder. Five days (or 127 trapped beneath a boulder that exploring the avenue of moti- are,” he said. “And I went right Graphic, brutal, devastating, hours) later, he escaped by per- was crushing his right arm. vational speaking. For the rea- back into the mode of being and inspiring. These words forming surgery on himself Aside from a popular director sonable price of between $20 about what you do. That went could be used to sum up the and made it to safety. at the helm of the feature film and $30,000 you too can book into all these adventures, fin- events that happened to one of However, some critics of () and a famous Aron Ralston recently ishing the 14-ers, doing the the country’s most talked about Ralston’s newfound fame have actor (James Franco) playing appeared at a Swiss Economic ultra-races.” outdoor adventurers. asked the question “why?”. Aron Ralston, “127 Hours” has Forum. Pictures on Ralston’s blog Aron Ralston, the 36-year- Why the unnecessary praise sparked controversy due to its Losing an arm has caused show how he copes with the old Indianapolis native, has for a man who ignored one of infamous climax where… wait Ralston to gain a new perspec- loss of his arm. By attaching a “carved” a name for himself in the basic tenants of hiking and for it… the hiker “slashes” his tive on life. Turning a tragedy prosthetic climbing pick on the American popular culture outdoor adventuring? way out of his dilemma. into opportunity, he has gone area where his hand once was, (both literally and figurative- Aron Ralston failed to tell his Last September during the on to achieve notoriety for his the climber is able to do the ly). An academically geared co-workers, family, or friends Toronto International Film mountain climbing expedi- things that the loss of his limb person, he studied mechanical about the trip he embarked on. Festival three audience mem- tions. might have limited him in. engineering at Carnegie A well-known rule among hik- bers fainted and one suffered a Successfully reaching the People seem to be split upon Mellon University in ers and campers: if you are seizure during an early screen- peak of all of Colorado’s their view of Aron Ralston. In . After working as an going on a solo trip, it is so ing of the film. The gory scene “14ers” (the 53 mountains that one camp, people view him as engineer at the technology important to let people know in question caused these and tower over 14,000 feet in ele- an egotistical and careless air- company , Ralston left where and when you are going. other recorded occurrences in vation). He began this task in headed instant celebrity who that job to pursue mountain The flip side of his fans and people similar to the ones in 1998 and finished in 2005, has received undeserved fame. climbing. supporters is the argument that Toronto. climbing many of these moun- While the other side is filled Gaining his fame from a life- his fame is merely capitalizing So what ended up happening tains after his accident in Utah. with fans of Ralston who see changing experience he under- on his own irresponsible and to this brave man who cheated Do these adrenally charged him as a true hero, miraculous- went while hiking in the Utah careless decision that got him death and escaped unscathed feats of strength show a true ly overcoming death and con- desert, Ralston’s story definite- trapped under that fateful boul- (minus one right arm)? Well, desire and passion for the out- tinuing to elude the reaper by ly isn’t for the faint of heart. der in the first place. Aron Ralston has been busy doors, or do they reflect one still adventuring in the out- On April 26, 2003, he set out Recently in theaters, the capitalizing on his tumultuous man’s over enlarged ego and doors that took his arm (and on a treacherous hike in south- aptly titled film “127 Hours” experience. Before the film self-centeredness? almost his life). ern Utah. Shortly into his trip has been creating a buzz. The based on his story came out, he Ralston himself stated in an The week of February 22, 2011 entertainment 7 “the King’s speech” rings true By: KimBerly Kratz allows no room for royalty clients who also stutters, to with Hitler’s Germany. from the two. His pain is Centurion Staff to be superior, but rather greet Albert in the reception Albert, reluctantly palpable while it provides a “The King’s Speech” is a levels the playing field. area. enthroned as King George glimpse of the human side movie worth the Saturday Based on the true story, Albert is comfortable VI, finds himself challenged of royalty. night price of a movie ticket the film poignantly exposes knowing that he is second to rise to the occasion of his Set aside for a moment if there ever was one. In the trust-building process heir to the throne behind his circumstance, a role which that Mr. Firth’s perform- every aspect, this film that evolves into a friend- brother Edward VIII, there- Lionel is confident Albert ance in this film earned him drama fills the heart with ship between Albert and by safely avoiding the can play. the nomination nod for an appreciation for the actor’s Several of the therapy Oscar. He has already won art as delivered scenes lend themselves well Best Actor in a Drama at the an impeccable performance, to comedy. A stand out Golden Globes and Leading which never condescends. among them is a “breathing Actor at the British The assistance of Lionel exercise” in which Albert Academy of Film and Logue (Geoffrey Rush), an lies on his back on the floor Television Arts Awards (the unorthodox speech thera- while Elizabeth is seated on British equivalent of the pist and commoner is enlist- his chest with Lionel stand- Oscars.) Geoffrey Rush and ed by Elizabeth, wife of ing over the two directing, Helena Bonham Carter, Prince Albert, Duke of York “Up comes Her Royal each won awards for their (Colin Firth) to overcome Highness and down goes supporting roles at BAFTA. his seemingly insurmount- Her Royal Highness” as The film received seven able stammer. Elizabeth Albert breathes. These nominations for Golden (Helen Bonham Carter) sorts of scenes provide Globes, 12 for the Academy does this despite that Albert laugh out loud moments to Awards, and it has won has sworn off help after balance those which expose seven awards at the multiple failed medical Albert’s raw loneliness. BAFTA’s and awards from attempts to cure it. Her por- In an early scene, Albert the Director’s Guild and the trayal of Elizabeth is strong Lionel as the psychological expectation of royals to be tells a bedtime story to his Producer’s Guild. while simultaneously sensi- roots of Albert’s stammer- great orators. After the two young daughters to The performances, cos- tive, perfectly melding her ing are uncovered. Even death of his father King their mutual delight. In a tuming, scenery and music astute guidance while lov- prior to their first face-to- George V, Edward abdi- later scene though, Albert, blend to enrapture even the ingly supporting her hus- face moments, Lionel excels cates the throne in a scan- then King George VI opens harshest critic. Run -- don’t band. Mr. Logue succinctly in his ability to earn Albert’s dalous foray with an his arms to hug his girls but walk to see this movie. It is sets the ground rules in a trust by sending a young American divorcee with is greeted with a polite curt- the best drama of the no-nonsense approach that boy, another one of his England on the brink of war sey and a “your majesty” decade. interVarsity christian Fellowship By: Jessica car sugarcoat anything. The Centurion Staff Christian road was never sup- posed to be easy. InterVarsity Christian The Fellowship, however, Fellowship was born in the welcomes everybody- tiny office of Pastor Scott Christian and non-Christian. Bradshaw, the club’s adviser. They don’t require regular Students wanted a college attendance at the meetings; environment where they could they don’t even require anyone come together and worship and to stay the entire time. talk about God, without fear of Students’ majors span the spec- being judged. trum- one wants to be a mis- As membership swelled, the sionary; another studies the students moved from the arts. cramped office to the the The InterVarsity meetings bright, airy Solarium, next to begin and end with prayer. the cafeteria. Heads bow, and the floor is Today, over 40 students gath- open to anyone with requests. er on Tuesdays from 12:30 to A student may ask others to 1:30 p.m., and about 15 on pray that her test next week Wednesdays from noon to 1 goes well, while another asks p.m., for pizza, praise, and that his grandmother be healed prayer. Several members play of cancer. Most of all, the the guitar, and everyone sings- members thank God for allow- club leader Irina Zvir harmo- ing them to gather together at nizes perfectly- one could say the college. she has the voice of an angel, InterVarsity Christian and in more ways than one. Fellowship gladly welcomes The focus of the group, how- new members, whether they’re ever, is the Bible Study, led by already devoted Christians or Pastor Bradshaw, once the just curious. For more informa- group has reassembled into a tio contact Bradshaw at 215- circle. Bradshaw is a no-non- 968-8453. sense kind of guy- he doesn’t The week of February 22, 2011 SPoRtS Bucks basketball season comes to an end By: RoBeRt SchwaRtz been defeated yet this year. We half with three unanswered led Bucks 48-26 at the midway lenting inside scoring as the Centurion Staff have got our hands full, but we buckets. point. deficit reached twenty-three The Centurions men’s bas- are going to battle.” Although Philly was starting As the Centurions headed points at 68-45. ketball team played their hearts The gym at the Newtown to establish a rhythm with into the locker room to regroup Using a basic seven-man out behind a 16-point effort by Campus of Bucks County strong inside presence and pre- for the second half, rotation Bucks’ offensive effort power forward David May, but Community College was filled cision shooting, David May Philadelphia Community was valiant and skilled, but were no match for undefeated with fans and family from both and the Centurions fought hard College head Coach of 11 they never seemed to be up to Philadelphia’s speed, inside teams. The stage was set for to stay in the contest. May years Dondi Desheilds talked the high-speed pace of strength and unparal- Philadelphia and leled athleticism in a their 11-man rota- 88-63 loss on Feb. 10. tion. Throughout the The team was set for second half the an upset when they Centurions constant- faced Philadelphia ly faced a 20-plus Community College in point deficit and the first round of the never seemed to be community college able to overcome the playoffs. The critical 10-0 run by Centurions played their Philly at the end of way into the game the first half. when they faced and The game ended in defeated Harrisburg. a final score of 88- Bucks were clearly 63. Tyrone Hill and the underdog in the James Williams led game and had high the way for hopes for an upset vic- Philadelphia with 24 tory, even talking about and 17 points it as a group minutes respectively. David before the game. May and freshman Playing against the no. guard Keith 1 seed as the eighth Milnazik, a business seed, the Centurions major from the were aware of the for- Central Bucks area, midable task ahead of led the scoring for them.” Upset Baby,” A full team shot of our Bucks Centurions mens basketball team. the Centurions with said freshman guard John the Centurion’s biggest game blocked Hill’s shot, which led about the first 20 minutes. 16 and 10 points respectively. Michael Chuba, a nursing of the year. With tip-off loom- to a basket for Bucks down the “It’s a tight ball game, Bucks Although the Centurions major from Levittown. ing, the Centurions took the floor. On the ensuing posses- came out to play,” he said. tasted defeat, they played When asked his views on the court for their David vs. sion, May stole the ball and “It’s good that they have this Philadelphia with heart, inten- Philadelphia squad before the Goliath battle. headed down court for an easy game on their home court. You sity and passion. At the end of game, freshman forward Julian The game started off with lay in to bring the score to 24- can throw out the records dur- the day they were simply phys- Sherman, an accounting major each team kicking the ball 18 with 8 minutes left in the ing the regular season; it’s a ically mismatched, but ended from Newtown, said, “I mean inside to their star player for a half. whole new season now.” the game and the season with (they’re) alright, they ain’t lay-up - in this case Bucks May’s play sparked the He added: “Those kids are their heads held high, gaining nothing special honestly. We freshman David May, a physi- Centurions’ emotions as the going to play hard; they don’t the respect of the entire basket- have a great skill level; there is cal education major from team let out piercing cries, have anything to lose. We have ball community. just unleashed potential that is Warrington, and Philly’s confident in their ability to everything to lose, being the Catching up with David May going to come out tonight. We Tyrone Hill, a sports manage- stick with the highly favored No.1 seed and they’re the No. at the end of the game he are coming in confident, ment major from Philadelphia. opponent. Starting to fall vic- 8. They’ve had a good half and talked about his thoughts on extremely confident.” The teams matched three point tim to the persistent speed and now my guys have got to play the game and the Centurions’ Head Coach Steve Coyne, field goals in the next two pos- pressure of Philadelphia at this like there is no tomorrow, improvement throughout the who has been coaching the sessions. The game was look- point, the Centurions picked up because we have got to win the season. team for three years, expressed ing tight and the roar of the the speed themselves and ball game to move on.” “I think we played our hearts the same confidence in his Centurion crowd was thunder- repeatedly drove to the basket. In the second half out today, we were just over team about the big game. ous as the score was locked at This momentarily slowed the Philadelphia certainly did play matched because they have a Coyne exclaimed, “My 11-11, four minutes into the game down as three offensive like there was “no tomorrow,” very athletic team,” he said. “I expectations are that my team game. fouls in a row were called on and the Centurions came out think if we work on some will play hard, they will give Speed, strength and athleti- Philly and the score reached more aggressive in the second things next year we can make a everything that they’ve got and cism proved to be the 38-26 with 2:45 left in the first half, starting it off with a cou- good run, I plan on coming leave nothing on the floor.” Centurion’s nemesis as Philly’s half. ple of three pointers. But The back next year and am looking Defining the importance of dynamic inside out duo of for- At this critical juncture in the Centurions seemed to have no forward to it.” this game versus the unbeaten ward Tyrone Hill and guard game Philadelphia continued defensive answer for Philly’s Thanks to the Centurions and and rarely tested favorite, James Williams began to take their aggressive play. The stars. Coach Coyne, Bucks basket- Coyne said, “They will do the over the game. Williams threw Centurions let up a 10-0 run in By the midway point of the ball is once again highly absolute best that they can; we down an emphatic slam dunk the last 2 minutes of the half, second half, Bucks was facing respected in and out of the are going up against the No. 1 as Philadelphia started to pull leaving Bucks in a 22 point a full onslaught of slam dunks, community. team in the league, who has not away midway through the first hole at halftime. Philadelphia attempted alley oops and unre-

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