TTHEHECCENTURIONENTURION The week of April 9, 2007 www.bucks-news.com Volume: 42 Issue:10 Events A Dot Com Future Professional journalists visited Bucks to discuss the future of the news industry in an Internet based world.
From the Centurion staff INSIDE Stealing food from cafeteria News Page2
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Angelo Lewis speaks to the Bucks students on the 8th Annual Media day last Wednesday morning. Mid Atlantic Photo by: Tony Rogers Women's CHRIS FRANKLIN is when I want it.’” ist,” said the former Bucks student. wald said, “It’s all about who can Conference held at KATE MCDERMOTT In order to achieve this, Lewis Redner’s background in sports get their information out there first, Centurion Staff claimed that today’s reporter helped shed a little light on a pro- I think it comes down to speed and Bucks should not only be able to write fession that is quickly becoming a if you can beat out the television.” Op/Ed Page 7 The idea of change and the sharp leads, but also become tech- focal point in the online news Tannenwald went on to discuss progress of moving forward is an nologically savvy. This includes industry. Weary from staying up his disappointment with the high idea that transcends throughout becoming comfortable format- late the previous night to complete number of readers that stories such Tattoos: The Good every facet of life. Students at ting multimedia and learning a story, he told everyone that sports as, “the Eagles, Anna Nicole Smith The Bad and The Bucks got an opportunity to speak basic html code for websites. The writing can easily be applied to the and drug busts” attract. over “poli- Ugly to the people who are facilitating extra knowledge, as he put it, would web and enhanced by multimedia. tics and the war in Iraq.” Op/Ed Page 7 these changes in the field of jour- help the reporter to “generate inter- The ease with which a person But according to him, there is a nalism. action and participation,” both cru- can post information online and fine line between what should be On Wednesday, guest speakers at cial elements to gaining and main- the accessibility of the Internet also printed first and what needs to be Bucks’ 8th annual Media Day taining readers. may present some challenges. printed first. It all depends on what Forum all agreed that technology Jonathan Tannenwald, producer Tannenwald described the fact the public wants and reads. WEATHER was to have a major impact on the of philly.com noted that the con- that the information was free to be “It’s sad that the people are more future of journalism. temporary news consumer some- both a curse and blessing. “Since interested in the Eagles during their With a small crowd present, times is just not able to read the the information is free, less profit off season then war that’s happen- MON. Hi Low 50 34 online journalists Jonathan Tan- paper. Whether he is driving to will be given back to the journal- ing right now; but you need to nenwald, Angelo Lewis, and Eric work or walking the block to the ists…most all the profit is depend- please the readers,” added Tannen- TUES. Hi Low 51 40 Redner emphasized that news office, the reader’s hectic schedule ent on ad sales,” he said. wald. sites, blogs, and multimedia were does not always allow him or her to Because just about anybody can Lewis agrees these types of sto- WED. Hi Low becoming the new “morning get the facts from the paper. The put just about anything on the web, ries become more engaging to the 52 41 paper.” purpose of radio news and Internet accuracy and credibility is a major young reader. “In my opinion the Lewis, a corporate convergence news is to provide accurate infor- issue. Redner expressed this senti- Journalist of tomorrow needs to THURS. Hi Low 37 25 editor for phillyburbs.com, mation quickly. ment to the students and empha- create interaction,” he added. stressed that ultimately the news “What we’re trying to sell to read- sized that not every writer has a But the one of the scariest parts, FRI. Hi Low industry has a purpose to inform the ers is content, not a piece of paper,” clear agenda. according to Lewis, with this 53 41 public, but to also attract readers remarked Tannenwald. “Accuracy can be a problem evolving media profession is the and continue to grow. SAT. Hi Low Even though the thought of learn- because people may have vendet- possible loss of the original infor- 58 45 “We needed a way to capture ing code and formatting files tas against certain people or ideas,” mation provider, the physical more readers, younger readers, so seemed overwhelming, writer and noted Redner. newspaper. SUN. Hi Low 63 48 we turned our efforts to the Inter- editor of sportsnetwork.com, Eric Although false information may “The long-term trend as far as the net,” said Lewis. He noted that the Redner, assured everyone that be a problem Redner says that newspaper is now on the dark side. contemporary reader wants to feel Weather week of 4/9 becoming a successful journalist “online journalism seems to be the Now you have more competition, all weather courtesy of National Weather Service like he is part of the story, but does was not a difficult task. way of the future.” The quicker free competition, and no one http://www.nws.noaa.gov/ not have much time to be enlight- “You don’t need much to do reporters can get their information knows the outcome 10 years or ened. As Lewis put it, “Today’s this…all you need is a laptop and out the better. even 20 years from now,” said reader is ‘this is what I want and this you can become your own journal- Agreeing with Redner, Tannen- Lewis. “And that’s scary.” 2 News Monday, April 9, 2007 Bucks’ Food Snatchers Due to the high theft rate in the cafeteria CulinArt is considering cameras for increased security. GREG HALL "We are in the process of finding Centurion Staff areas to put in [security] cam- eras," Cipriano said. "We are also Recent observations and specu- keeping more of a watch out for lation at Bucks have proven to be people in certain areas of the cafe- true, as several students have been teria. We have considered maybe caught shoplifting in the cafeteria. taking book bags out." Shoplifting isn’t a new issue this Hundreds of students each day semester, but a spike in activity has purchase food from the cafeteria raised attention. Sodas, pretzels, without any problems, but with any slices of pizza and chicken sand- privilege in life, there are always a wiches are the larger scale items few people that take advantage. being taken. People who are stealing are "Students eat the pizza and pret- affecting those who aren't," Cipri- zels before they pay for them," said ano said. “Food Service isn't just student life director Matt Cipriano. going to let it slide." "They bring hooded Many measures sweatshirts and have been taken in book bags into the an effort to stop the cafeteria and stuff shoplifting already; cereal bars and I wasn’t aware ones that do not other small things that“ kids involve security in them." would steal cameras. Cipriano is a part a Poptart. "I put signs up," of the Food Service Tozzi said. "But [stu- Committee, along Chris Johnson dents] are probably with members of stealing as we speak. safety and security, STUDENT We will call in New- Karen Dawkins, town police and they dean of student will be prosecuted to affairs, and food the full extent of the service director law. I wouldn't count Greg Tozzi out expulsion." "These kids have Other measures of security to realize they are in college now,"”would be putting the snack foods in Tozzi said. "They are not in high a case or putting the hot food items school anymore." behind the counter instead of a self Some students were not even serve style. aware that such things were hap- The Food Service Committee pening. In such a controlled envi- currently does not have any securi- ronment, students should be trusted ty cameras installed in the cafeteria to pay for what they eat. and it would be difficult to undergo "I wasn't aware that kids would dramatic changes in the cafeteria. steal a pop tart," said Chris Johnson, But, these changes will have to be 19, journalism major from Dublin. made if the Food Service Commit- "Its cafeteria food, not a prime rib. tee wants to put the shoplifting to a It doesn't cost an arm and a leg to halt. buy any of this stuff. Just bring a The money lost in the purchase few extra [dollars] to school with and installation of the cameras will you." eventually pay for themselves in The Food Service Committee has the money saved by all food being been thinking of ways to stop the paid for. Students are causing big problems in the cafeteria by stealing. (The above picture is a dramatization and should not be attempted) shoplifting. Photo by: Kate McDermott
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Senior Staff Editor-in-Chief Letter Policy News Kate McDermott Janine Logue Student Life Annas Mirza Letters should be limited to 300 words. They will be edited for spelling and malicious or libelous state- Managing Editor Entertainment Janine Logue ments, and may be edited for space. Letters must be the original work of the writer and must be signed. Kate McDermott Sports Ed Miller For identification purposes, letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and telephone num- Op-Ed Laura Irwin ber, although the address and telephone numbers will not be published. Students should include their Advising major, and their student ID number, which is for identification purposes. The student ID number will not Tony Rogers Staff be published. Assistant Editors: Andrew Sposato Send letters to: Centurion Marketing Andrew Sposato 275 Swamp Rd Newtown, PA18940 Official Member [email protected] 2006-2007 www.bucks-news.com/Letters to the Editor 215.968.8379 Monday April 9, 2007 Student Life 3 Career Services Office is Worth the Time
CAITLIN WHELAN “The biggest employer that visits Centurion Staff our campuses is UPS,” said Reilly. “They offer great payment, awe- The Career Services Office can some benefits, and they have a pro- help any student with entry into the gram called ‘Earn and Learn,’ workforce or the development of which helps employees attain their new career. education while working. They Career Services is committed to help pay for your college educa- helping individuals make deci- tion.” sions for finding a career that will According to the UPS website, work best for them and they offer the company has spent over $47 many resources that students can million on scholarships since 1999 take advantage of during their and helped over 30,000 student search for a career. Staff is available employees attend college. to assist with one on one career On March 27 several other counseling and advising, resume employers visited the Perkasie and cover letter writing, and job campus. Horizons Behavioral search assistance. The office also Health, Coca Cola, Girl Scouts of offers an online job service where America, Penndot and more were at students can post their resumes and the campus offering employment search job listings. information to students. Mandy Reilly, director of the “Health Care employers come to Career Services office at the New- our campuses all the time,” said town Campus highly recommends Reilly. “There’s always room for checking out the Online Job Board. someone in the medical field.” “This is a great service we offer that At smaller job fairs about 6 to 15 students can virtually use twenty employers will visit the campuses, four hours a day,” said Reilly. and when Bucks holds larger fairs, According to Reilly, the online there can be about 30 employers at job board posts about 200 to 250 a time available to students. jobs every day. “For the most part, our job fairs Another way the office assists have a really nice turn out,” said students is by hosting several job Reilly. “We urge students to take fairs during the year at advantage of the events in hopes Bucks Campuses. “Employers that they will find something that visit all three campuses through the works out best for them.” spring and fall semester,” The Career Services Office is explained Reilly. “They usually available during spring, summer visit the Newtown campus four and fall semesters, however no job times throughout the course of two fairs are held in the summer semes- semesters, twice at the Perkasie ters. The office operates Monday campus, and twice at the Bristol through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. campus.” until 8:30 p.m. and on Friday from Different types of employers 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins come to the campus each time. are welcome. Some employers come looking for For more information students specific kinds of students, like can contact Mandy Reilly at reil- nursing majors or engineering [email protected], or call the office Career Services help out students at Bucks. majors. at (215)968-8165. Photo Taken By: Kate McDermott Class Takes a Closer Look at Race and Racism JOHN KAUL at our fellow students, skin color. involved in discussions about what they saw Centurion Staff Atrio of professors have taken the issue and or read. turned it into a course that allows students the Hennessey said that he enjoyed seeing stu- It’s an issue we have always grown ability to become better informed as to how dent reactions to the content of the course. up hearing about. Some of us may the idea of different races turning into racism “Students appear to be open-minded about have felt the impact of the very became such an influence in society. the course and some ideas on the topic have word, race. I recently spoke with one of the professors changed.” No, I’m not talking about a who teach the course, Language and Litera- At the beginning of the spring semester bike race, car race or even a ture professor Michael Hennessey. there were more than 40 students signed up foot race, I’m talking about Hennessey explained the amount of work for the class, yet now there are about three what we see first with our eyes that went into making this idea into a course. quarters of the class still remaining, a good when we look “It took over a year to come up with a cur- start for the new course. riculum for the class with a group effort.” The main idea for the course is to examine The other two professors who make up the both race and the idea of racism and how they faculty of the class are Health and Nutrition are both similar and different from each other. teacher Priscilla Rice and Science teacher The course is a part of the INTG group of Lynn McCarty. classes that are offered in the spring and Together, the three instructors have stu- according to Hennessey the course will not be dents look at racism through societal, cul- available again until next spring. Hennessey tural and scientific perspectives during has good hopes for the future of the course. the semester. The ability to discuss certain issues in a During the course, students are asked public forum without upsetting a fellow stu- to review daily stories that somehow dent is what this classroom offers. involve the concept of racism. Students will feel filled with courage to dis- “Students still appear to be surprised by cuss issues that, in the past, they wouldn’t the amount of racism involved in the dare to touch. It offers them the opportunity world,” said Hennessey. to understand factors involved with racism a Students also watch films like Academy little better than they did before the semester Award winner “Crash” and read books that had ever started. somehow deal with relations between differ- ent races like “The Bluest eye” and then get 4 Student Life Monday, April 9, 2007 Making the Transition to Temple
AL SMAKULA transfer fairs a semester. Recently, Centurion Staff there was a fair on March 27 in the Gallagher room, which six popular For students transfering to Tem- colleges attended. ple University, preperation can be Jan Cook, an administrative the key to sucess and the Bucks assistant in the center, conveyed staff is here to help. that being as early as possible with The process begins in the transfer the process can only make it go eas- center, located in the Rollins center. ier. “We like to say that early plan- There, students can make an ning is your key to a transfer.” appointment to discuss their indi- Life at Temple University can be vidual education plan after a credit chaotic and confusing to someone evaluation. who doesn’t know the area very The plan consists of what credits well, according to John Kirkland, can be transferred from Bucks and 19, a philosophy major. which credits must be obtained Kirkland is a transfer student solely from Temple. Once deter- from Bucks, in his second semester mined, students can submit an of his sophomore year at Temple, application for undergraduate “…be sure to complete everything admission with a college and high you can ahead of schedule because school transcripts, a $25 fee with the assignments are a lot more work electronic submissions or $50 by intensive than Bucks.” paper. Kirkland also spoke about the Barbara Ford, director of transfer professors and the local atmos- services, thoroughly discussed phere. “Alot of the professors here various options available to stu- are more relaxed with things like dents who wish to transfer to Tem- attendance...While the campus is ple. “One thing that we do is called very nice and pretty safe, it’s always dual admissions and what that does a very good idea to keep your eye is allow the student to enroll into the out for yourself, remain aware.” school one semester before the He also expressed that the fact actual transfer occurs along with that there is a subway station near- waiving a $35 admission fee.” by, that transportation is conven- Ford also said that a greater num- ient. ber of credits can be transferred if an There are two dining facilities, associate’s degree is already one located in the café on the north obtained. Also, the SAT’s do not end of the campus which serves all- have to be taken as long as a credit you-can-eat meals at a flat rate. minimum is satisfied but a mini- The other is located in the Student mum grade point average is at least Activity Center and serves more 2.5. specialized things like Burger King Photo By: Kate McDermott According to an information and sushi. ments. Direct any questions about Their office hours are Monday- sheet found in the transfer center, Temple has four dorm buildings Temple University’s main cam- transferring or making an appoint- Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 transfer scholarships are offered available for lodging for the stu- pus can reached at (215)204-7200 ment to the transfer center by call- p.m. and Thursday and Friday only to participants of the dual dent body. On top of that, it also and its admissions office toll free, ing (215)968-8030 or online at from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. admissions program. offers two buildings that are split at (888)340-2222. www.bucks.edu/transfer. The transfer center holds six between dorm rooms and apart- Transfer Fairs Help Students Move Up
WILL HEDUS “I like coming to Bucks because Centurion Staff many Bucks students transfer to Lock Haven,” said Heather Swim- The Bucks transfer office ley, assistant director of admissions brought several area colleges to the for Lock Haven University. “I love Gallagher Room for one of their face to face communication with many transfer fairs. prospective students.” The fair took place March 27 While students circulate, these from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and fea- advocates speak for their associat- tured representatives from a vari- ed Universities, showing potential ety of colleges. They were there to students what they have to offer. answer any questions or concerns “Transfer fairs show opportuni- that Bucks students may have ties to students to finish their four- regarding their transfer plans. year degrees,” said Courtney Kelly, “Transfer fairs are great because associate director of admissions at they allow colleges to come and Widener University. meet with students that may be “The many different colleges interested, but don’t have the time allow the students to make the right to go visit the campus,” said Ship- choice for them. pensburg University representa- The different options on location, tive Sean Wiley. atmosphere, and majors let the stu- “If the students like what they see dents make sure they find the right they will then make time to come to fit.” the college.” Many students took advantage of The transfer fair also serves as an Photo By Kate McDermott the transfer fair and learned about opportunity for local colleges to the transfer options of the colleges recruit new students. and universities. Brett Cione, from the University Temple’s acting assistant direc- top transfer schools.” She said that The transfer fair offers students The students had an opportunity of Pittsburgh, said he enjoys com- tor of admissions, Rachel Oliver, many Bucks students go to Temple and college representatives a to gain valuable information for ing because “Bucks has high cal- also likes attending the transfer and she likes meeting interested chance to personally meet and dis- their future college plans. iber students.” fairs because “Bucks is one of our students. cuss their options with one another. Monday, April 9, 2007 Entertainment 5 Filmmaker Speaks at Bucks REBECCA MICHENER ships of a young woman growing up the film progressed. “I never had Centurion Staff in Chinatown and her struggle to enough confidence to take it to the overcome odds and establish her next level,” Lee said. “I had to stop Scheduled to discuss the making identity along side New York City’s sabotaging myself.” of her widely anticipated film, Fay acclaimed elitists. Lee also gives credit to those who Anne Lee will be hosting a question The movie is “about a woman helped her throughout her journey and answer presentation, followed who wants to be part of a world that and her two biggest mentors: Bucks by a screening of her unreleased she thinks very highly of,” Lee said. County resident, and producer Gra- movie, “Falling for Grace.” “The problem really is that she has ham Place and Jim Taylor, writer Sponsored by the Women’s Cen- to except herself.” This is a com- for the film “Sideways.” ter, Student Life and the department mon theme threaded throughout Lee plans to discuss the process in of the arts, Bucks welcomes stu- the film. making her film–the writing, film- dents, faculty and community The film was one of the top two ing, financials and the hardships. members to join Lee as she talks movies shown at the 2006 Tribeca “I would like people to know that about her recent filmmaking expe- Film Festival, selling out every no matter who they are and no mat- rience. screening. ter where they come from, they The discussion will take place at Credited as the film’s producer, deserve everything.” the Newtown Campus April 12 at writer, director and starring actress, If you are interested in attending 6:30 p.m. in Penn 257; the screen- Lee said that “a lot of the character the presentation and/or screening, ing will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the flaws Grace has, are character please contact Natalie Kaye at Library Auditorium. flaws [she] had to live with.” (215)968-8015 or “Falling for Grace” is an inde- In developing Grace’s character, [email protected]. Both events pendent film that portrays the hard- Lee learned more about herself as will be free for those registered.
Above: The movie poster for Fay Ann Lee’s “Falling for Grace” Right: Fay Ann Lee behind the camera Photo Courtesy: www.fallingforgrace.presskit247.com Behind the Scenes at Extreme Makeover: Home Edition ELISSA TEDESCO living room, the tent was located Viewers are lead to believe that Makeover: Home Edition rented hangings from the ceiling and light Centurion Staff directly across the street from the the designers are working all day houses up and down the street and fixtures. house and it was decked out in car- and night on the house. It was quite they put the occupants of the homes But the designers’ assistants From the VIP tent, press area, peting, wicker furniture, a gas fire- a bust to see it in person. Ty would in hotels for the week. made it all happen. visitor’s area and all off-limits place, decorations hanging from work the crowd and then walk back Most of the designers spent a few When the house was done, the areas; the set of Extreme the ceiling, and a space heater. Not to his trailer, without stopping to days in Kansas City and made only family comes home. The front lawn Makeover: Home Edition was a to mention the large buffet to feed talk to any fans or press; not giving sporadic appearances. was crawling with people. complete zoo. the multitudes of workers. any time to flash a smile toward the The show produces two extreme Thousands turned out for the By now, the story of Extreme The press tent, however, was the crowd. homes a week. While this house event but something didn’t appear Makeover: Home Edition being in size of a kiddie pool. At 10¬-by-10 All of the designers were present was being started, a house in complete. Levittown, PAis not exactly news- feet, a small army of reporters and on the first day, the day of demoli- Kansas City was being finished The designers used a can of green breaking. However, an interesting photographers from all over Bucks tion. Ty was in front of the camera, andpresented to the family. spray paint and the grass was paint- site was seeing the behind-the- County could be found trying to getting the whole crowd worked One week after the presentation ed a brilliant green. Adjacent lawns scenes action that didn’t get on air. get pictures and developing story up, talking to the family before of the house in Levittown, the were torn up by the time the week The VIP tent was, by far, the ideas.The decorators, and espe- their house was completely demol- whole crew could be found in was over. coolest part about being on site. cially Ty Pennington, were difficult ished by two massive cranes. Albany, New York working on the The show sends lawn care About two times the average size to photo. The producers of Extreme next home. After that, the entire experts after the designers leave to team will be in Wisconsin. redo the neighbor’s lawns. It’s actually such a busy week that All in all, the show met the each designer has an assistant demand. It gave a family a brand that completes their work for them new, safe house to live in, while a while they are on the other site. community bonds over shared But every individual designer excitement. does have a major key point in the Though the show may not design of the home. exactly mirror the reality, Ty’s Together, McGrath Homes and secret room, designers working the designers sat down and created through the night, credit is due to three different layout possibilities the production crew, the two for the house. Upon agreement, teams of security people who McGrath’s crew went to work. worked 12 hour shifts, the volun- Each designer then went into teers, McGrath Homes, and the rooms and marked up the walls, designers’assistants. floor and ceiling. The markings “Welcome home Kilgallonfam- included furniture placement, ily,” said Ty, “welcome home!” 6 Entertainment Monday, April 9, 2007 Art Moves One Breeze at a Time
LAURA IRWIN Centurion Staff
Inspired by Bucks Professor John Matthews sculpture “Echoes of the Wind,” professional dancer and Bucks integrated learning instructor Rachel Grisi choreo- graphed and performed a modern dance, with company, in the Gal- lagher room on Wed. March 28. Grisi said the sculpture “inspired an emotion of breaking away in a frenzied manner from a stable life source [and] the intensity of the piece was interpreted, transferred and expressed in movement.” Along with Grisi were Kasey Burke, Andrea Eble, Katie McCleary and MaryCait Shaw. Together they encircled the sculp- ture and eventually broke away from it, dancing in controlled feroc- ity. Matthews said he was thrilled by the interpretation. “Their initial connection to the piece–touching the sculpture itself was great. Then, they moved away but seemed to dance toward and for the sculpture, constantly coming together and moving apart–which was a replica- tion of the piece itself. The colors and texture of the costumes also related well.” “Echoes of the Wind” was Matthews’ tribute to nature. A vibrant red “trunk or core” branched out and blossomed into aluminum “splashes.” Costumes by V6 designs compli- mented the vivacious tone and look of the sculpture with a base of black, but bold red skirts and sparkling red eyes. Grisi described her artistic process in choreographing the per- formance. “I had an idea of the over- all look I wanted and then I listened to the music over and over and I developed a special layout and movement by section and step by step through trial and error with the dancers. The steps reflect the angu- lar quality of the sculpture; I looked for shapes reminiscent of the sculp- ture.” The music captivated the audi- ence. Mark Demsko, a 19 year-old business administration major from Yardley said, “I liked it a lot, with the music it was really intense.” Grisi looked for an industrial and intense piece of music and she found it in an instrumental track from The Matrix soundtrack called “Furious Angels.” synchronized steps and frenzy can- “The dance was breaking away non choreography captivated the from stability,” explained Grisi. audience and left them wildly “With the red fabric and frenzy, it applauding. made this piece about turmoil.” Matthews work can be seen on Abystander added that the com- campus and he plans on contribut- bination of music and dance made ing a sculpture to the Lower Bucks an effect of it “running through Campus. you.” Grisi has worked professionally Attendees were wowed by the with Martha Graham Dance vibrancy of movement. Malaika Ensemble, Roxey Ballet and the Major, 19 and nursing student from Mantis Project. This dance will be Bensalem spoke for the majority performed Apr.14 at Steps on when she said, “Lovely! Fantastic! Broadway in New York. She will be Wow! It was a wonderful site to be holding a summer dance intensive seen. It really grabbed you and the Aug. 13-24 at Carol Willson Studio Beautiful maidens swiftly dancing. moves were so distinct.” One. For more information, con- Photo Taken By: Laura Irwin A combination of dramatic lifts, tact www.nestdance.com. Monday, April 9, 2007 Op/Ed 7 Tattoos: Permanent Problem
ALEXANDRA NEU make sure to look into the artist and lower back right after my 18th Centurion Staff place where you are getting it from. birthday, it turned out looking like a It’s important to have it done by a sparrow and now I have to save up Tattoos are being revealed at professional with a certificate at a money to cover it up. I didn’t put Bucks as spring arrives and short sterile location. enough thought into it and I never sleeves and shorts are becoming “I wanted my last name on my thought of the risk factors.” common. arm since I was six. I had a lot of time Janine Logue, 26 year-old jour- Fads come and go, such as bell- to think about it, no regrets at all,” nalism major from Bensalem said bottom jeans, pogs, and body pierc- said Matthew Lacovera, 20, physi- she got her first tattoo at 16. “I do not ings. The new hot thing to do when cal education major of Bensalem. regret my tattoo at all, I put a lot of you turn 18–get a tattoo. Laura Irwin, 24 from Newtown thought into what I wanted to get. I Tattoos can represent something and journalism major, is really think a lot of young people get tat- or someone in your life. Whether happy about her tattoo. “I got it a toos on a whim and that’s why the large or small, having one can give few years ago and never once end up regretting it.” you some attention. Of course, it regretted it. I love what it represents “I had two tattoos on my shoulder should take a lot of careful consid- to me and I always will.” blades, but I got over them quickly eration. Bucks student Juli Abrams, a 20 and had to get them removed” stat- Before you figure out what tattoo year-old journalism major from ed Bucks student Damien Meisen- you want, be aware of the risks and Yardley said “I got a dove on my er, 20, a Criminal Justice Major. A representative of Street Road Tattoos warns bare bodies that tat- toos are permanent. Foresight needs to go into getting one because removal is expensive, more painful than receiving a tattoo The tattoo Janine Logue got when she was 16. and can leave a scar. Photo by: Kate McDermott In the business world today, it may be hard to get hired if you have but I couldn’t wait. I got a pink star getting something you might not be visible tattoos. People could be on my lower back. I regret getting it happy with. wary of a doctor, lawyer or teacher and where I got it because they did- As sweaters and pants are put with tattoos. “I was 16 years-old n’t do a good job.” away, check out the body art on when I got my first tattoo,” says An alternative to tattoos are Bucks students–maybe there’s Lindsey Zizzerman, 20, an educa- Henna or Temporary tattoos. something you like on someone or An ankle tattoo tion major from Newtown. “I want- You can test out what you want maybe it’s just better to see from Photo by: Kate McDermott ed a tattoo that meant something, first before taking the plunge and afar. Women’s Conference Being Held at Bucks JEN COOK political work to get done. She displayed portraits that of what it means to be a transgen- directly to the issue of tran-sexual- Centurion Staff Karen Henninger, 50, an artist described her venture from dis- der today. Kelleway believed that ity, but many were inspired by from Maxatawny, PA, who sat couragement to hope, through the Stone would be a great addition to Stone. She pushes people to pur- The Mid-Atlantic Women’s across from Bradley, and was very work of art. this event. sue becoming who they truly are. Studies Association held their excited to be at the conference. Donna Goldenberg, 49, an “She talks about tran-sexuality in Lois Gilmore, a Women’s Stud- annual conference at Bucks on Sat- Henninger was hoping to meet attendee from San Marcos CA, was a way that broadens horizons and ies and English Literature Profes- urday March 31. Along with hun- several contacts throughout PA. truly inspired by Spears’art work. speaks to a large audience. She pro- sor at Bucks, was the treasurer of dreds of women from across the She had already been introduced “I’m not usually as inspired by vides the entertainment that acade- the MAWSAConference. She was United States, I was honored to to a women that lived only thirty art, as I was in this panel. This mia lacks”, Kelleway said. delighted to partake in the organi- attend this successful event. minutes from her home town. women told her story of disap- Stone said that, in regards to zation of the event. Gilmore thor- It was quite impressive to me that “Sometimes it takes coming to pointment and triumph, without transgender, no one knows why it oughly supports Women’s Studies. buses came from San Diego State an event like this to get acquainted using one word. I was truly happens-it just does. “Women’s Studies raises issues University to visit our campus. with other artists. This provides an touched and encouraged to “All you know is that from early about woman and the world they Monica Bradley, 21, a Women’s excellent opportunity for inde- explore my own outlets for on, you get the shit kicked out of live. It’s important because it con- Studies graduate student from San pendent artists and writers to expression,” she said. you for no reason, and you’re fre- nects students with these issues,” Diego, was preparing to present in a broaden their horizons,” Hen- The highlight of the day was the quently labeled a freak,” Stone said Gilmore. panel entitled, “Identity through ninger said. performance by Sandy Stone a said. She believes that she has The Conference also provided Art.” A panel led by Peg Spears enti- transgender from Southern Cali- always been a girl inside, and ample opportunities for student Bradley shared that her passion tled, “Women, Art, and Healing” fornia. recalls having dreams as a little internships. Jamie Blank, a student for Women’s Studies is fueled by was very enlightening for many Kelly Kelleway, an English pro- boy about “Girl Island.” at Bucks, designed the catalog for her belief that it allows for much attendees. Spears shared her own fessor at Bucks met Stone in grad- “I didn’t know what it was”, she this event. A few other students creativity. She also feels that it pro- battle with breast cancer, and how uate school. She was intrigued by said. “I just knew I had to get there.” presented in panels, and helped vides an open door for essential art facilitated her healing process. Stone’s entertaining articulation Perhaps many could not relate coordinate throughout the day.
Sandy Stone performs Monica Bradley sports a mustache Photos courtesy: Jennifer Cook CENTURION SPORTS April 9, 2007 Eagles Deal Phillies Look to Improve for Spikes ED MILLER Centurion Staff
Recently, Takeo Spikes of the Buffalo Bills got the news that he was being traded., along with teammate Kelly Holcomb, went to the Philadelphia Eagles. They come to a team that has made the playoffs five out of the last six years. The Eagles gave up Darwin Walker and a draft pick which has yet to be named in order to get a player they believe will be able to fill a large hole in their linebacking core. Walker, who the Eagles found expendable after their recent acquisition of Montae Reagor of the Super Bowl Champion Indi- anapolis Colts, was a team leader and a key big man for the Eagles for many years. The Eagles got a player who has been to the Pro Bowl twice in his nine year career. Spikes has always dreamed of making the playoffs. However, playing in Cincinnati and Buffalo has not let him. Spikes now hopes that he will be partici- pating in the post season activity, Photo taken by Ed Miller instead of just watching. The biggest question mark sur- ED MILLER the playoffs. This is something the younger pitching staff. and he will only get better. Victori- rounding Spikes is his health. Centurion Staff team has not done since 1993 when For how good the starters have no and Aaron Rowand, who is most Spike has missed 17 games in the they went to the World Series. been so far the bullpen has had prob- well known for making a play up past two seasons; however he fin- The Philadelphia Phillies began Abig question mark for this team lems. The Phillies bullpen has against the fence that broke his ished last year with the bill strong. their season last week taking on right now is whether or not they can already blown two saves, leaving nose, have plenty of heart which “Oh, I'm good. I'm 100 percent. their division rivals, the Atlanta protect Howard in the lineup. the coaching staff wondering what should transcend into the locker And I think that the Philadelphia Braves. Howard is usually the clean up hit- the Phils will do about it. They look room. organization realized that just by After dropping two games, many ter, batting fourth, but has been bat- as though they might trade one of Many are predicting that the taking their time to grade me out. are already starting to won- ting third to start the season. He is their six starting pitchers to get Phillies, who are in one of the hard- So, I feel good. I'm ready,” Spikes der…“Does this team have what it followed by Pat Burrell who did not relief in the bullpen. est divisions in all of baseball, will told the Philadelphia Eagles web- takes to make the playoffs this sea- have a good season last year Another player to wear the Pthis win it this year. They have to figure site. son?” Some of the Phillies’ new faces year is Wes Helms, an early off-sea- out a way to beat the Mets and As for Holcomb, a 33 year old Two of the team leaders, Ryan are also going to have to pull their son pickup from the Florida Mar- Braves, if they can win the season starter turned backup, he knows he Howard and Chase Utley, are back own weight this year. Freddy Gar- lins, at third base hopes to solve a series against those two teams they is not going to get much playing and are expected to have just as big cia, a World Series caliber pitcher problem the team has had on and off should be in very good shape. time behind one of the leagues best of a year as they did last year. who went 17-9 last year with the since Scott Rolen left. It’s a long season and we will just quarterbacks. Eagles coaches Howard, last years National White Sox, a stat most Phillies fans And then there is the Flyin’ have to see how they handle the ups have already said he will be the League MVP, just signed a one year would welcome. Jamie Moyer who Hawaiian. Shane Victorino came and downs that every team has third quarterback on the team; A.J. deal with the Phillies and is looking was acquired at the end of last sea- out of nowhere last year and throughout the course of a season. Feeley has already secured his bid to guide them to an unknown place, son offers plenty of experience on a became a fan favorite for this team, as the team’s backup. Florida Gators Rewrite History Books TODD MILLER This is the third national cham- the team looks up to as the vocal their individual choices to return their senior season and declare for Centurion Staff pionship for the University of leader, got into foul trouble early as a team. the NBAdraft. Florida in a year. Last season, the and was held to just eight points. Brewer, Noah, Green and Hor- Head coach Billy Donovan has For the first time in over 15 basketball team beat UCLA and Guard and lights out three- ford were the then sophomores had his name thrown for every years, an NCAAteam has repeat- in January the football team beat point shooter Lee Humphrey had now juniors to win back-to-back open coaching position out there. ed as national champions of Ohio State. 14 points and was 4 for 7 beyond titles. Some say he will leave the Flori- men’s college basketball. “We own Ohio State,” 48-year- the arch. Humphrey was the only junior da for either the Miami Heat or the Lead by the 18 points and 12 old and former student at the Uni- Sixth man Chris Richard came now senior starter who also University of Kentucky. rebounds game from junior cen- versity of Florida Mike Barnet off the bench to replace Noah returned. After it is all said and done, ter Al Horford, the Florida Gators said. “When I was there, I don’t when he got into foul trouble and All five of these student ath- these five student athletes, who beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 84- think we won a single game in any added eight points and rebounds. letes should have gone to the NBA put the books before the bucks, 75. sport. And now, 3 titles in a year. What made this victory special after their first title, but the five of will be looked at as the possibly In a game where the Gators con- It’s so great to be a Gator!” for the Gators is that the starting them had something else in mind. one of best college basketball trolled the tempo as well as the Guard Taurean Green’s 16 five were the first starting five to Noah said he knew the money teams in history. scoreboard, the Buckeyes found points helped the Gators to victo- return and repeat as National was on the table but an education “We are just like the (New Eng- themselves playing a game of ry while forward Cory Brewer Champs. and this team was more impor- land) Patriots and the (Detroit) catch-up all night. added 13 points and eight Following their championship tant. Pistons,” Barnet said. “We have Freshmen center Greg Oden of rebounds. last year, the four sophomores and From the way it stands now, all five solid players, not one all star the Buckeyes lead them with 25 Forward Joakim Noah, whom one junior got together and made four of the juniors will forego and four players.” points and 12 rebounds.