DOCSLIB.ORG

Standing for the Dream

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Standing for the Dream Winner of Nine Collegiate Excellence in Journalism Awards fromo Our college. Our news. Our voice. Naugatuck Valley Community College December 1, 2016 Waterbury, Connecticut Vol. 60, Iss. 8 Standing for the Dream A Post-Election Letter to Our The Tamarack Staff Students, November-December 2016 President Daisy Cocco De Filippis Laurie Hornbecker, Director, Community & Economic Development Staying Focused on the Importance of Ruvim Izikson, Adjunct Instructor, Microbiology Completing Our Degree or Certificate: John Izzo, Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice\Intro to Security We can never underestimate the importance Lisa Kaufman, Professor of Communication to entire families of a member of the family Cynthia Kostes, Instructor of Mathematics completing his/her degree or certificate. Lives Michael Labet, Professor of Accounting and families are transformed by education. Judith Lacker, Adjunct Instructor, ESL Please do not allow the outcome of these Terry Laslo, Instructor of Graphic Design elections to paralyze your efforts to complete Terry Latella, Counselor/CAPSS your courses and have a successful academic Amanda Lebel, Instructor of Art semester. You will help yourselves, your Kathleen LeBlanc, Human Services and Social Work Studies Professor families, and the nation so much more when Amy K. Lenoce, Professor of Communication you graduate. Be a part of the transformation Jennifer Little, Adjunct Professor of Theatre a college degree brings to families and Deb Litwinko, Professor of Mathematics communities. Louis Lombard, Assistant Professor of English Don Lowe, Adjunct Professore of English Communicating with Elected Officials: Sharon Lynch, Instructor of Biology First and foremost, we must not ever miss an Farshad Malek-Ahmadi, Associate Professor of Sociology My Dear Students, opportunity to vote and to have our voices Megan Marden, Adjunct Professor of Art History heard. We cannot afford to be silent. Once I am very grateful to have been asked by the Michael S. McDonold, Adjunct Instructor elections are over, we must call and write to editorial board of The Tamarack to write these Nikki McGary, Instructor of Sociology express our views to our elected officials. They words to you in light of the recent presidential Cynthia Meo, Professor, Early Childhood Education need to know what their constituents believe election’s outcome, and discourse in our nation Elaine Milnor, Library Circulation Supervisor in and expect them to stand for. The value and on our campus on what it means to live in Beth A. Monchun, Executive Assistant/Office of the President of staying in touch with our elected officials this beautiful nation. Hien T. Nguyen, Mathematics Instructor cannot be underestimated. As an immigrant who was brought here as In light of potential immigration policy shifts Kim O’Donnell, Professor of Psychology a young girl, I followed my parents, moving to Supporting Community Organizations: under the new administration, The Tamarack Patricia Pallis, Professor of English New York City very reluctantly because I had We don’t have to reinvent the wheel, we just and members of NVCC’s community reach Steven Parlato, Associate Professor of English a very strong bond to my grandmother whom I need to identify community organizations that out in unity and hope to undocumented CT Kate Pelletier, Associate Professor of English was leaving behind. I often say, “I did not come, are working to support policy we believe in. students and their families. We commit to you Julia Petitfrere, Associate Professor of English I was brought here—then, but now I choose to Once we have done that, let’s give of ourselves— as you work for the betterment of your lives and Elizabeth Petruzzi, Associate Professor of Nursing live here” because this is the country that has time, expertise, funds. Our efforts need to go the lives of those you love. We thank you for the Ron Picard, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs seen our children grow up, the place where our beyond ourselves and our families, and in contributions you make each day as members of Lynne Purtle, Adjunct professor of English granddaughters are growing, where they have support of the larger family. Our compassion our communities, and we value you as essential Chris Rempfer, Instructor of English played and learned and thrive. and passion ought to be sustained for the care threads in our American tapestry. Irene Rios-Knauf, Dean of Academic Affairs For my husband, an immigrant from Italy, of others than ourselves, and for the betterment Following is a list of administrators, fac- Francois Rivera, Admissions Office Staff orphaned of his father, and for me, I can say cat- of the nation we love: volunteer, get involved, ulty, and staff members who met our very Rose-Mary Rodrigues, Developmental Ed/PA-1240 Coordinator egorically that we would choose no other coun- give back. tight deadline of 6:00 PM, Thursday, November Sandra Roosa, Interim Division Director, Allied Health & Nursing try to live in and to dedicate our lives to for the 17. Know you have many other allies here at Maggie Sachse-Skidd, Adjunct Instructor, Psychology Engaging in Individual Acts of Solidarity: betterment of our family, but also beyond our- Naugatuck Valley Community College whose Donato (Dan) Saraceno, Adjunct Instructor, Communications We have often heard it said: “If you see selves to the communities we belong to and we names did not make it to us in time to be Beth-Ann Scott, Professor of English something, say something.” Symbolic gestures serve. Serving as President of Naugatuck Valley included. Jason Seabury, Assistant Professor of Mathematics are fine, but we also need to do real solidarity Community College has been and continues to Rosemary Simko, Adjunct Lecturer, Developmental English work with communities under siege. Speak up, Susan Acito Houlihan, Advisor/Retention Specialist CAPSS be a very significant part of my life. I embrace Judith M. Slisz, Program Coordinator, Community & Economic photograph, videotape, help someone write a Lawrence Altman, Professor of Biology my role with a grateful heart for the opportu- Development letter that needs to be written. If you have the Susan Anderson, Professor of Respiratory Care nity to serve a wonderful student population; Elma Solomon, Professor of Accounting (encouraging the dream) finances to do so, help someone pay legal fees Peter Angelastro, Division Director, STEM for the generosity of so many who educated me William J. Spontak, Adjunct Faculty, English or medical bills. Joan Arbusto, Registrar and prepared me for this position; and for those David Swift, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology Finally, dear students, please do not forget Robyn-Jay Bage, Professor of Management around me who help me understand and learn Patricia Targett, Program Coordinator/Faculty Healthcare that at NVCC faculty, staff and administration Karlene Ball, ESL Program Coordinator new things each and every day and make deci- Programs-CED care for your progress in your studies—but Jenna Barry, Librarian sions that support the mission of this generous Wade Tarzia, Professor of English also for you as a person. Reach out when you Rebecca Stadel Binney, Assistant Professor of Biology community college. Kathy Taylor, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies need a friend or friendly shoulder to lean on. Kimberly N. Bish, Associate Professor of Nursing Let me affirm here, as I have affirmed in Burton Tedesco, Assistant Professor of Theater Ask questions and participate in the finding of Megan Boyd, Instructor of Dance my writings to the NVCC family, that we at Angela Tiru, Associate Professor of Psychology the answers. Kathleen Brady, Adjunct Instructor, English, Women’s Studies NVCC respect everyone’s right to have opinions Pamela Tolbert-Bynum Rivers, Associate Professor of English We are here for you. Ronna Brier, Instructor of Psychology and expect that those opinions be expressed James Troup, Provost/Dean of Administration Harry Burt, Professor of Mathematics within the boundaries of civility and human- Mil gracias y bendiciones, con cariño. Christopher Tuccio, Assistant Professor of Horticulture William Carleton, Diversity Recruitment/Retention Specialist CAPSS ity. Nevertheless, we are a college and a place President Daisy Stephanie Tyndall, Adjunct Instructor Frances Chamberlain, Adjunct Instructor for exchange of ideas. There will be times when Ruth Urbina-Lilback, Professor of Mathematics Linda Cocchiola, Adjunct Instructor, ESL and FYE we will be presented with ideas that are con- Sandra Valente, Professor of Psychology A Poem To Celebrate Our Caring And Daisy Cocco De Filippis, President trary to our own, and times when we present Jane Wampler, Professor of Mathematics Engaged Academic Community And Family: Althea Coleman, Assistant Professor of English ideas that are contrary to those of others. It is Claudia Ward-de León, Public Relations Associate Jaime Corris Hammond, Director of Library Services important in both instances to engage with one Beth Warriner, Professor of Criminal Justice Can Any Beauty Match This? Lisa Crick, Program Coordinator another in a thoughtful, respectful manner, Myrna Watanabe, Adjunct Instructor of Biology Del Cummings, Professor Environmental Science as we attempt to understand opposing view- Hafitz, c. 1320-1389, adaptation by Daniel Antony Wormack, Director, Center for Job Placement & College Ladinsky, used by permission of Mr. Ladinsky Cathy DiFronzo, Adjunct English Instructor points. Dialogue is one of the oldest pedagogi- Opportunities Lisa Dresdner,
Load more

Recommended publications
  • School Safety Newsletter Statewide Terrorism & Intelligence Center Mia Ray Langheim 2200 S
    Volume 4, Issue 11 June 2017 The Viral Internet Stunts Parents Should Know CNN, May 24, 2017 Protecting our http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/24/health/viral-youtube-challenges-partner/? iid=ob_homepage_deskrecommended_pool future through It's a tale as old as time: We see a lot of people wearing/doing/saying something and we want to try it, too. Back in the day it was saying "Bloody Mary" into a mirror at slumber parties. Today, it means viral social media information stunts. Though adults get caught up, too, kids are especially susceptible to peer pressure and FOMO (fear of missing out). To them, what was once a double-dog dare is now a popular YouTuber eating a hot pepper just to see what happens. sharing Called "challenges," these stunts range from harmless to horrifying: There are the silly ones (such as the Mannequin Challenge); the helpful ones (like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge); and the slightly risky ones (such as In This Issue the Make Your Own Slime Challenge). But sometimes, challenges are downright dangerous, resulting in physical injury -- and possibly even death. So what's a parent to do? The Viral Internet Stunts Parents Should Below are some of the hottest challenges that have swept social media; some fade and then make a comeback. In Know most cases, kids are watching these challenges on YouTube purely for entertainment, but some challenges inspire Next Monthly kids to try them out themselves. (In fact, the safe ones can be fun for families to try.) Others -- like the Backpack Webinar - September Challenge -- are often done with the goal of filming other kids and broadcasting the results online.
    [Show full text]
  • Shakespearean Actors Display Talents at ND
    II III II 11111111111i'" Program Guide Specialty Shows 7 - 9 pm Daily ., Monday: Regressive Thursday: Hlp Hop WI! aRJ Tuesday: Rock-n-Roll/Sports Friday: Reggae Request Line: . Wednesday: Jazz Saturday: Hardcore/ 239-6400 ==============64 Sunday: Metal Punk These are the Voices of the Fighting Irish Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Mike BertinI Jason Hoida Mike Schwabe Pat Ninneman John Strieder Kathy Hordlek 7-9 a.m. "Rock Out With "Morning 'We're Brellking "H Hint Of 'Hot Brellkfllst Your Rooster Out" Stiffness" Pllrietllls' Hnesthesia" In No Time Rt RII" ~ ~ John Staunton Mystery D,J, Kristen Moria SullilJan Kelly Boglarsky ~/ffff/h • Sol & Cllrol's 'If I Rsked You To Baumler 'Mllnioclll "Bogue Not V#//ffM 9-11a.m. Spllnk Me, Would You Mudslinging BBO Plulldlse" Say N01 "Un Poco De Sko" Menllqerie' Uogue" 10:00 am - 1 :00 pm Paul Broderick John Dugan Greg Murphy Joson Wins lode Mike Montroy Rebecca Paul Saiz 'Jazun Jetsam's 11-lp.m. "Paul's Power "Nothing Short of "Midday "Bloodshot OSCillating Rudlo "Death By Ciletti Hour (or two)" Total War" Cramps" Karma" Sculpture' Disco" Chris Chris Infante Brad Barnhorst Karen 1-3p.m. Neil Higgins Kristen John Furey Scherzinger "Big Cheese "No LOlJe Lost" Holderer 'Rlldio Schlep Goes Downer" Harknett "Undergromd" Public' Dan langrill Jeff Sepeta Jeff Jotz Mike McMahon Shllwn Nowlerskl Jennifer Hnne Seifert 3-5 p.m. 'Don Lllngrill's "Uoices On The "Orifice Party "Me Rnd Your 'Songs O'Bjorn Rnd "ElJeryday Is Rudio Mood Ring' Fringe" '90" Mom" Fjords' Reiland Like Sundaq" Mark KelJin Brian Geraghty Kathy RleH Nunez Hlyson Naimoli Tom Fellrath "The Urban MCDonou~h • Eluls HilS Left 5-7 p.m.
    [Show full text]
  • The ONE and ONLY Ivan
    KATHERINE APPLEGATE The ONE AND ONLY Ivan illustrations by Patricia Castelao Dedication for Julia Epigraph It is never too late to be what you might have been. —George Eliot Glossary chest beat: repeated slapping of the chest with one or both hands in order to generate a loud sound (sometimes used by gorillas as a threat display to intimidate an opponent) domain: territory the Grunt: snorting, piglike noise made by gorilla parents to express annoyance me-ball: dried excrement thrown at observers 9,855 days (example): While gorillas in the wild typically gauge the passing of time based on seasons or food availability, Ivan has adopted a tally of days. (9,855 days is equal to twenty-seven years.) Not-Tag: stuffed toy gorilla silverback (also, less frequently, grayboss): an adult male over twelve years old with an area of silver hair on his back. The silverback is a figure of authority, responsible for protecting his family. slimy chimp (slang; offensive): a human (refers to sweat on hairless skin) vining: casual play (a reference to vine swinging) Contents Cover Title Page Dedication Epigraph Glossary hello names patience how I look the exit 8 big top mall and video arcade the littlest big top on earth gone artists shapes in clouds imagination the loneliest gorilla in the world tv the nature show stella stella’s trunk a plan bob wild picasso three visitors my visitors return sorry julia drawing bob bob and julia mack not sleepy the beetle change guessing jambo lucky arrival stella helps old news tricks introductions stella and ruby home
    [Show full text]
  • Audio Catalog
    over both a sampled lounge singer and couldn't find a major label for this al- some of the most dissonant noise this bum. Although it's been available in side of a subway tunnel-and sometimes Canada for some time now, Russell has it's funky and tuneful,el laJames Brown marketed it mostly through a toll -free or E.U. The messages aren't pretty, and telephonenumber, 800-DAR-KANG, if urban holocaust makes you queasy, that reappears in the name of his record label. Go ahead. He's only a phone call stick to George Michael. But if you're up Magazine for a no -holds -barred adventure, "Back away. A.N. -11-1C from Hell" is as real as it gets. Sample "Ferry Kloss broughtDolby sound, Cr02 cassette tape.and Slayer television quote: "To the maximum, I keep askin' SLAYER: Seasons in the Abyss. large screen projection and made the 'em/When's the city gonna fix where the (vocals and instrumentals).War Ensem- into !wing rooms, blacks are from?" P.P. ble; Blood Red; Spirit in Black; Expend- donunant speakerssystemsofthree decades: Acoustic Research inthe able Youth; Dead Skin Mask; Hallowed 195ds, KLII in the '60s,and TOM RUSSELL BAND: Poor Man's Point;and four others. DEF AMERICAN C) Advent in the /Os. Car n - 224307-4, @ 224307-2 (42 min). Now he's atit again at Dream.Tom Russell (vocals, guitar, gri- di- tas); vocal and instrumental accompani- bridge SoundWorks, selling Performance:Brutal m, to the public. ' ment.Blue Wing; The Heart of the Work- Recording:Good ing Man; Veteran's Day; Walkin' on the Moon; Outbound Plane; Bergenfield; Why do I, a reasonably mature guy, like Spanish Burgundy;and six others.
    [Show full text]
  • Social Cognitive Theory Psychology of Media
    Social Cognitive Theory Psychology of Media Alejandra Feliz, Rachel Elizar, Kirstin Elliott-Noon, Shine` Thompson, Addie Han Definition ● Learning behaviors by observing others performing those behaviors and subsequently imitating them ourselves. ● This theory has four subsections of observational learning from media. For modeling to occur: 1. A person must be exposed to the media example and pay attention to it. 2. The individual must be capable of symbolically encoding and remembering the observer events, including both constructing the representation and cognitively representing it when the media example is no longer present. 3. The individual must be able to translate the symbolic conceptions into appropriate action. 4. Motivation must somehow develop through internal or external reinforcement (reward) in order to energize the performance of the behavior. Development of Theory ● Initially applied to media in context of studying effects of violent media models on behavior (children viewing high risk behaviors on TV, increased their tendency to engage in these behaviors, educational video shown portraying negative consequences decreased behavior) ● Social aggression (mean girls- rumors, ostracism) promiscuous behavior (regardless of negative or positive portrayal) ● Simple exposure can result in increased behavior? Ex: School shootings ● Media: entertainment/ Television (shows, movies, news) ● Still most commonly studied area within SCT ● BUT: Model has other applications such as modeling of sexual, prosocial or purchasing behavior Examples Mannequin Challenge: ● Is a viral Internet video trend where people remain frozen in action, like mannequins while a moving camera films them and the song “Black Beatles” by Rae Sremmurd plays in the background. ● Started by a teenager named Emili in Jacksonville, Florida.
    [Show full text]
  • Mandy M. Greaves1 Fresno State University Counselor Ed. and Rehab. 5005 N Maple Ave, MS ED1 Fresno, CA 93740-8025 Cass Dykeman O
    A Corpus Linguistic Analysis of Public Reddit Blog Posts on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Mandy M. Greaves1 Cass Dykeman Fresno State University Oregon State University Counselor Ed. and Rehab. Counseling Acad. Unit 5005 N Maple Ave, MS ED1 104 Furman Hall Fresno, CA 93740-8025 Corvallis, OR 97331 A Preprint Abstract While non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is not a new phenomenon, there is still a limited understanding of the behavior, the intent behind the behavior and what the individuals themselves say about their behavior. This study collected pro-NSSI public blog posts from Reddit and analyzed the content linguistically using LIWC software, in order to examine the use of NSSI specific words, linguistic properties and the psychological linguistic properties. The results inform current counseling practices by dispelling myths and providing insight into the inner world of people who engage in NSSI. The most frequently appearing category of NSSI specific words in the Reddit blogs was the reasons for engaging in NSSI. The linguistic properties found in the analysis reflected the predicted results; authors of pro-NSSI posts used first-person singular pronouns extensively, indicating high levels of mental health distress and isolation. The psychological linguistic properties that could be observed in these public Reddit posts were dominantly in a negative emotional tone which demonstrates youth and impulsivity. The linguistic properties found when these posts were analyzed supports the work of earlier studies that dispelled common myths about NSSI that were circulating in the mental health community. Keywords: NSSI, LIWC, linguistic analysis, mental health, self-injury 1 Correspondence concerning this preprint should be addressed to Mandy M.
    [Show full text]
  • Reflections on the Delmar Hotel and the Demise of the Catskills
    Reflections on the Delmar Hotel and the Demise of the Catskills pp. 198-213 in Philip Brown, edited, In the Catskills: A Century of the Jewish Experience in “The Mountains.” New York: Columbia University Press, 2002. Jerry A. Jacobs 727 S. Latches Lane Merion, PA 19066 610-664-7132 [email protected] For many years I rarely discussed my parents’ hotel, but lately I find myself mentioning it more often. As I settle into my forties and watch my two little girls grow up, I wonder how to tell them what it meant to me to grow up in the Catskills. When I had the chance to read Phil Brown’s book, Catskill Culture, I admired his ability to come to terms with this period in his life. I thought that perhaps it was time to take a stab at it myself. And to try to understand how the Catskills vanished so quickly and so completely that an archive had to be established to ensure that some traces survive. In our family there was often talk about writing a book about the hotel. But how to capture the zaniness, the colorful characters, the exhausting routine and the special camaraderie that made up the Delmar Hotel? We would try organizing it around a day-in-the-life. My mom rose at six to begin to prepare for breakfast, first for the staff, then for the guests. My dad bantered with a guest who was up at dawn waiting to complain about something askew. The day ended at 11 PM as the nightly performance in the casino drew to a close and the last trays in the tea room, where guests would repair after the show, were put away.
    [Show full text]
  • The Waterboys L’Électron Libre Du Rock Irlandais
    The Waterboys L’électron libre du rock irlandais Good Luck, Seeker Cooking Vinyl Contact scène Naïade Productions www.naiadeproductions.com 1 [email protected] / +33 (0)2 99 85 44 04 / +33 (0)6 23 11 39 11 Biographie The Waterboys est un groupe de musique créé en 1983 par Mike Scott. Les membres du groupe, passés et présents, sont essentiellement écossais et irlandais. Le groupe voyagea et élut domicile dans différentes villes telles que Londres, Dublin, An Spidéal, New York et Findhorn. The Waterboys a abordé différents styles musicaux durant son existence, mais la majeure partie de sa musique peut être décrite comme un mélange de musique folk celtique et de rock ‘n’ roll, ou folk rock. Après dix années d’enregistrements et de tournées, la formation musicale se sépara au début des années 90 et Mike Scott poursuivit une carrière solo. Reformé en 2000, The Waterboys reprit son rythme d’enregistremens d’albums et de tournées. Le leader du groupe souligna lui-même une continuité entre le groupe The Waterboys et son travail personnel, affirmant que « pour moi, il n’y a pas de différence entre Mike Scott et The Waterboys; ils signifient tous deux la même chose. Ils sont à la fois moi-même et ceux qui m’accompagnent durant mes tournées musicales ». Leur quinzième album Where The Action Is est sorti le 24 mai 2019 et a annoncé le retour des Waterboys sur scène. A l’été suivant, le groupe a parcouru de nombreuses scènes françaises pour le plus grand plaisir du public ! « Pour moi, il n’y a pas de différence entre Mike Scott et The Waterboys; ils signifient tous deux la même chose.
    [Show full text]
  • Memory Capsule
    -- -- REPRODUCE -- NOT REPRODUCE -- DO -- NOT REPRODUCE -- DO -- SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- -- DO -- SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- -- DO -- SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- -- DO -- NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO -- -- SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- -- DO DO -- -- SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- -- DO DO -- -- SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- -- DO DO -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO DO -- -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE DO DO DO -- -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO DO -- -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- -- DO DO DO -- -- -- SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO -- -- NOT NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE SAMPLE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- -- DO DO DO -- -- -- NOT NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- -- DO DO DO -- -- -- NOT NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE SAMPLE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- -- DO -- DO DO -- -- -- NOT NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE SAMPLE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- -- DO -- DO DO -- -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE SAMPLE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- -- -- DO DO -- -- NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO DO -- -- -- NOT NOT NOT SAMPLE SAMPLE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE -- REPRODUCE -- DO DO DO -- -- -- SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT SAMPLE NOT MEMORY CAPSULE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE REPRODUCE
    [Show full text]
  • Nielsen Music Year-End Report U.S
    NIELSEN MUSIC YEAR-END REPORT U.S. 2016 NIELSEN MUSIC YEAR-END REPORT U.S. 2016 Copyright © 2017 The Nielsen Company 1 Welcome to the annual Nielsen Music Year End Report, providing the definitive 2016 figures and charts for the music industry. And what a year it was! The year had barely begun when we were already saying goodbye to musical heroes gone far too soon. David Bowie, Paul Kantner, Glenn Frey, Leon Russell, Maurice White, Prince, Juan Gabriel, George Michael, Sharon Jones... the list goes on. And yet, while sad 2016 became a meme of its own, there is so much for the industry to celebrate. Music consumption is at an all-time high. Overall volume is up 3% over 2016, fueled by a 76% increase in on-demand audio streams, enough to offset declines in sales and return a positive year for the business. Nearly 650 solo artists, groups and collaborators appeared on the Top 200 Song Consumption chart in 2016, representing over 1,200 different songs. The rapid changes in technology and distribution channels are changing the way we discover and engage with content. Reaction times are shorter and current events ERIN CRAWFORD can have an instant impact on consumption. The last Presidential debate had SVP ENTERTAINMENT barely finished when there was an increase in streaming activity for Janet Jackson’s & GM MUSIC “Nasty.” The day after the news broke about Prince’s passing, over 1 million of his songs were downloaded. When a Florida teen set his #mannequinchallenge to “Black Beatles,” the song rocketed up the charts.
    [Show full text]
  • Barnett (Doherty).Pdf
    Canterbury Christ Church University’s repository of research outputs http://create.canterbury.ac.uk Copyright © and Moral Rights for this thesis are retained by the author and/or other copyright owners. A copy can be downloaded for personal non-commercial research or study, without prior permission or charge. This thesis cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the copyright holder/s. The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders. When referring to this work, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given e.g. Barnett, L. (2017) Pleasure, agency, space and place: an ethnography of youth drinking cultures in a South West London community. Ph.D. thesis, Canterbury Christ Church University. Contact: [email protected] PLEASURE, AGENCY, SPACE AND PLACE: AN ETHNOGRAPHY OF YOUTH DRINKING CULTURES IN A SOUTH WEST LONDON COMMUNITY By Laura Kelly Barnett Canterbury Christ Church University Thesis submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2017 ABSTRACT Media, government and public discourse in the UK associate young drinkers as mindless, hedonistic consumers of alcohol, resulting in young people epitomising ‘Binge Britain’. This preoccupation with ‘binge’ drinking amplifies moral panics surrounding youth alcohol consumption whereby consideration of the social and cultural nuances of pleasure that give meaning to young people’s excessive drinking practices and values has been given little priority. This sociological study explores how young drinkers regulate their drinking practices through levels of agency which is informed by values linked to the pursuit of pleasurable intoxication alongside friendship groups in a variety of drinking settings.
    [Show full text]
  • PARC Selects Silvester to Pioneer Plymouth High School Museum
    PerThespective Friday, December 16, 2016 Canton, MI Volume 129 Issue 3 the-perspective.org PARC selects Silvester to pioneer Plymouth High School museum by Omar Abdel Baqui News Editor Salem civics and history teacher Darrin cept the job in interest of the community,” he a classroom trying to help multiple stu- Silvester and several of his students will play said. Silvester said he was chosen because of dents working on different assignments and a historical role in the transformation of the his “great love and knowledge of the com- interviews at the same time. Some students former Plymouth High School and Central munity.” aren’t used to thinking outside of the box like Middle School building on 650 Church St. Silvester is having his Michigan History this and it takes time for them to develop the Patty Malcolm, a Plymouth businesswom- class help develop the museum by interview- skills necessary to do so.” an, has donated the property to a non-profit ing former students from the old Plym- Musa Zahoor, Plymouth senior, is in organization that has renamed the facility outh High School and trying to obtain old Silvester's Michigan History course. Zahoor Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex, or artifacts. said, “It’s cool to learn the history about PARC. “I hope [PARC] gets more students the people who lived here before us. Even PARC plans to incorporate a portion of involved. It’s an experience the students will though we are a relatively small community, the first floor as a museum for Plymouth never forget and they will learn more from there have been former students who fought High School; Plymouth High School used it than a regular homework assignment or in World War II and Vietnam and potentially the building from 1917-1970.
    [Show full text]