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Bucks County Community College The week of October 20, 2009 Volume: 45 Issue: 4

Bucks job fair got low turnout

BY JOSHUA ROSENAU News Editor

Despite rising unemployment rates, turnout for the job fair at Bucks’ Newtown Campus on Oct. 13 was decidedly low. Job hunters from the Bucks stu- dent body and from the general public who flocked to the jobs fairs held last spring, stayed away for the fall season – surprising considering the terrible state of the U.S. job market. Only a few job seekers were present when a Centurion reporter visited the fair. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobless Americans has risen to 9.8 percent, the highest it has been since 1983. With unemployment at a 26-year high, it doesn’t exactly follow that the job fair at Bucks would be so poorly attend- ed. More than a dozen different companies came to the job fair on Tuesday, looking to fill an array of positions from internships to entry-level engineers. Campus construction Kate Esposito, employer liai- son for career services at Bucks said, “It’s a great way for students to find a job. And even if they don’t get a job, it’s a great way continues on schedule for students to get more practice BY ADAM STAPENELL move through during high-traffic chain-link fencing and yellow toward the timetable of the con- talking with recruiters.” Centurion Staff times because of construction plastic tape. This has caused stu- struction. Robert Caso, 19, a She also noted that it is usually being performed during campus dents and faculty to re-plan their graphic arts major from Solebury, the people who come to the fair The Bucks campus construc- hours. These areas include the routes between classes and build- was not aware that the construc- prepared, dressed in business tion projects - which are slated to gap between Founder's and Penn ings as the construction contin- tion would last that long. “ ... I attire with their résumés in-hand, continue until May 2010 - contin- halls, the ground floor of the ues. guess by Christmas I could see it who have the greatest success at ue in an attempt to provide Rollins Center around the This inconvenience will not being done, or close to being the fair. greater access to disabled stu- Fireside Lounge, and the campus end anytime soon. Bucks began done, and certainly ready to go by Lauren Tyson, a business major dents. Faculty Center. this work back in May 2009, and the next semester... toward the from Quakertown, was one such In the meantime, getting These campus improvements, it is on schedule to continue until end of January when we pick up student. Currently a waitress, she around campus can be tricky. with a budget above $1.6 million, May 2010. after the winter session.” will be graduating from Bucks in Several areas on the campus are are causing large areas of pedes- Some students around campus either impassible or difficult to trian walkways to be blocked by have an optimistic outlook ▷ Continued on page 3 ▷ Continued on page 9

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bucks-news.com [email protected] | Our pictures: flickr.com/buckscenturion Weather on back page 2 NEWS The week of October 20, 2009 Outraged citizens oppose new Aria Health hospital in Lower Makefield

Photo byJoshua Rosenau

BY JOSHUA ROSENAU ford’s Relocation (RAFR). All the modifications to traffic member of RAFR, agreed with stated his opposition to the plan, News Editor They’re the citizens activist group are subject to the approval of the Gruen’s position. But, Mosley’s and warned of the consequences responsible for posting the huge Department of Transportation. main reason for opposing the con- of its passage at the zoning-board Aria Health is one step closer to signs along Route 332 that read, Zoning Board Member Jerry struction: “Taxes, taxes, taxes, level. building a new hospital on the “STOP TRAFFIC, STOP Gruen opened the vote with words taxes.” “The fact is that whoever pre- corner of Stony Hill Road and TAXES.” of warning to his fellow board Mosley does not want to have to vails before your board will have Route 332 in Lower Makefield Zachary Ruben, a resident of the members, saying that the new bear the new tax burden a new significant advantage in any ap- after the township’s zoning board township opposed to the decision, project would “change the charac- hospital would likely cause. peal process, as the courts give approved a special exception for said, “The hospital did not meet ter of the location forever.” “Look, it’s a 24-7 facility, that zoning boards great deference the construction in a 3-2 vote last its burden for the special excep- He also claimed that Aria’s ini- means more police and more fire- and, accordingly, board decisions Tuesday night. tion.” He said the terms of the spe- tial construction was a foot-in-the- men the township has to pay for.” are rarely reversed,” he said. Outraged citizens reacted to the cial exception demand Aria door tactic that would lead to In order to reach final approval, vote with signs and shouts of, demonstrate that the creation of further development of the site the hospital plan must pass a re- “SHAME.” the hospital will not adversely af- and the abandonment of their view of the township’s board of INFORMATION Local residents oppose the hos- fect traffic. older hospital located near the Ox- supervisors, which is rumored to More info on the hospital: pital, saying it will cause in- Aria’s plan was amended to ac- ford Valley Mall. be against the idea. buckshealth.org creased taxes and traffic. If built, commodate the traffic problem by In a last-ditch effort, Gruen pro- Nevertheless, RAFR and other Aria says its new facility will creating an access road from posed an amendment that would citizens in opposition to the hos- more info on RAFR: bring cutting-edge medical tech- Stony Hill Road directly to the restrict any expansion of the hos- pital pledged to appeal Tuesday’s rafr.org nology to the area. hospital campus and expanding a pital for the next 75 years; the action. Much of the opposition comes section of Route 332 from two amendment failed. In a written statement, Local from Residents Against Frank- lanes to three. Stephen Mosley, a resident and State Rep. Steve Santarsiero

PRINT CORRECTION prominent member of the business enrolled in the college’s Historic Bucks Foundation gets new members community can help in the Preservation program and for the fundraising world, a place where restoration and maintenance of In our Oct. 6, Volume BY SHIJU JACOB the new members, “They are all the well-connected mingle with Tyler Hall. 45, Issue 3 edition, The Centurion Staff community volunteers and their the well-to-do in hopes of solicit- The second event, the Golf Centurion mistakenly role is to bring in dollars to fund- ing large sums of money. Classic hosted by Philmont Coun- printed Adam Stapenell The Bucks Foundation, the raising activities and events.” According to the Foundation try Club, raises funds to support as the writer of the fundraising arm of the college The new members are: Thomas website, Bucks has made thou- the College’s general scholarship Newtown Brewfest that plays a major role in funding Callahan, John Cherkauskas, Ken sands of dollars in the few events fund. Since 1994, this event has story. the school’s budget, added five Keller, Robert Loughery, and they have hosted in the past raised over $400,000. Last year it However, Rick Mauro new high-powered members to its Brian Middleton. They represent school year. brought in $37,000. was in fact the writer. Board of Directors this year. the top brass of several local com- The first event, the Tyler Tast- Sponsors for these events in- Tobi Bruhn, executive director panies. ing Party, a food and wine-tasting clude major companies like TD of the Foundation Office, says of This is by design, since being a event, raised $43,000 for students Bank and Lawrence Lexus.

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Editor-in-Chief Eric Nocito Additional Staff To receive the Centurion’s Email Edition: Send letters to: Managing Editor Ian McLean Hope Kumor Jesse Trout Register at www.Bucks-News.com and a .PDF version of The Centurion Advising Tony Rogers Andrew Laufer the newspaper will be delivered directly to your email 275 Swamp Rd Jennifer Bell box. Newtown, PA 18940 Adam Stapenell [email protected] Senior Staff Sarah Battista 215.968.8379 News Joshua Rosenau Kyle Reaves Letter Policy Entertainment Matthew Flowers Carl Waxmonsky Letters should be limited to 300 words. They will be edited for Features Annmarie Ely Shiju Jacob spelling and malicious or libelous statements, and may be edited for Student Life Amanda Smiley Matthew Stumacher space. Letters must be the original work of the writer and must be Sports Chris McCarry Josh Roseboro signed. For identification purposes, letters must include the writer’s full name, address, and telephone number, although the address Arts Amylynn Bellingrath Stephen Carroll and telephone numbers will not be published. Op/Ed Liam McKenna Rick Mauro The week of October 20, 2009 NEWS 3 Construction aims to boost handicapped access CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that new ramps and more ADA - compliant doors would be in- The construction was a pre- stalled in the Faculty Center. dicted impediment to foot traffic These improvements will do more on campus, but not all problems to level the field for full campus have been foreseeable. On Oct. 6, access to Bucks students with dis- Prof. Ronald Feeback's Video Stu- abilities. dio Production class was evacu- The Fireside Lounge was re- ated from the classroom when the cently re-opened to students, and smell of something burning was several of the improvements have detected in the studio. What was not gone unnoticed by students originally suspected to be burning who enjoy hanging out in the wires turned out to be metal grind- space. Kevin Ruddell, 21, a net- ing close to the ventilation inlet work administration major from outside the Fireside Lounge. Once Langhorne said, “I like the handi- Bucks Security and Safety per- cap ramp, wood paneling is nice I sonnel responded to the incident, guess … not so much a fan of the class was able to resume. tile.” Although the construction is a Despite the lounge being nuisance to some, the goal of the opened to students, it remains overall plan is to increase the mo- quiet so far as Ruddell observed, bility for those who need it most. “It seems a lot more empty, but I Mark Grisi, executive director of think that's because not everyone's physical plant services, described come back yet. Not everyone the ADA (Americans with Dis- knows the lounge is open.” abilities Act) improvements: “A The construction is moving new elevator is being installed [in ahead of schedule, with no fore- Rollins Center] to allow access seen setbacks. The walkways on between the two floors, a new campus may be back to full con- ADA compliant ramp is installed dition before May 2010, and bet- for access to the Fireside Lounge, ter still, Bucks students with a new elevator stop at the Fireside mobility issues will be able to Lounge is also being installed in enjoy better use of campus facili- the existing Library Elevator, and ties like never before. a new elevator is being con- structed on the exterior of more pictures available! Founders Hall.” Rendering of the elevator tower In addition, Grisi mentioned go to flickr.com/buckscenturion New scholarship Course preps students for will be available jobs working with trains

BY SARAH BATTISTA more good here at Bucks. BY LIAM MCKENNA their locomotive engineer certifi- lower cost to build commuter rail- Centurion Staff “This could not come at a bet- Op/Ed Editor cation. roads. Also, the cost of fuel is too ter time than now, with every- Mattis has been working for high to move freight by truck,” Thanks to business owners Leo thing that is going on with the Since Sept. 26, Bucks has been New Jersey Transit since 1986. Mattis said. and Maria Craig, there will be a recession and economy, this will running a train conducting course He has also been a locomotive en- “For example, a 140 car freight new scholarship available to really help students succeed,” that will help prepare students for gineer since train can carry the same cargo as Bucks students this spring. says Tobi Bruhn, executive direc- high paying jobs in the rapidly 1994. 250 trucks on the highway. Saving The Craig’s business, Express tor of the Bucks Foundation. growing transportation industry. This is the thousands of gallons of fuel and Employment Professionals, a Bruhn also went on to say that Mark Mattis, a senior train and first time reducing harmful emissions cre- human resources company that the applications for the commu- engine training specialist and for- Mattis has ated by 250 diesel engines,” Mat- hires professionals in office sup- nity college tripled from last year, mer Bucks student, is teaching the ever taught “Engineers tis said. port, accounting, and manage- so it is good to have as much help locomotive and conductor basic a college Mattis feels that it would be in ment, sponsored the scholarship with financial aid for students as training program. course. “I “can earn a people’s best interest to get in- that will bestow $500 on one possible. “The railroad industry is ex- have been volved with the railroad industry. Bucks student. Last year alone Bucks awarded panding due to growth in the ship- a desig- training “Most people who enter the in- Hoping to promote the virtues over $170,000 in scholarships. ping, construction and commuter nated su- salary be- dustry make a career of it, due to of higher education, the Craigs In order to qualify students railroad industries, as well as pervisor of the job security, competitive presented Bucks with an endow- must be returning to Bucks for the President Obama's plans for a locomotive tween salaries and benefits,” Mattis said. ment gift of $8,500 to fund the semester after they apply. They high-speed rail,” said Mattis. engineers “Those who complete the course scholarship. must also be enrolled in at least “The locomotive and conductor instructing $40,000 and will have an advantage over other “This scholarship is just one six credits, have a cumulative basic training program gives stu- engineers $50,000 a applicants applying for new open- more way we can equip individu- grade point average of 2.5., and dents an opportunity to see inside and con- ings in the railroad industry.” als in Bucks County to build a provide a record of community the railroad industry. After com- ductors as year” “Students will have a thorough thriving and rewarding career,” service and volunteer work. pletion of the course, students can part of N.J. understanding of railroad opera- says Craig. From Feb. 1 through April 1 see if they are suited for a partic- T r a n s i t tions, infrastructure, equipment, An endowment is usually students will be able to apply for ular craft such as Locomotive En- since 1999,” Mattis said. operating rules, job interview tips funded by the annual interest gen- the Express Employment Profes- gineering, Conducting, Train “I designed the class in 2007 and resume tips. They can apply erated from a principal sum, in sionals scholarship, which will be Dispatching, or Operating. Or after determining the railroad in- this information in an interview this case the principal is $8,500 awarded that spring. possibly being a Yardmaster or dustry needed to hire pre-trained process,” Mattis said. and the interest is the $500 given Management Trainee,” Mattis people. Due to service expansion, The Locomotive and Conductor to the winner of the scholarship. said. retirements and changes to the Basic Training Program runs until “We are so thrilled that this en- “Engineers can earn a training Hours of Service Act, new em- Nov. 17 on the Newtown campus. dowed scholarship will allow us INFORMATION salary between $40,000 and ployees will need to be hired,” The class meets twice a week in to offer an annual scholarship to $50,000 a year. After training and Mattis said. Penn Hall. students pursuing degrees at our More info on Bucks certification, salaries range from Mattis has noticed an increased scholarships: local community college,” said $60,000 to $100,000 a year,” said interest in the railroad industry. “A Craig. “At Express, our mission Mattis in a press release. lot of people are out of work, and INFORMATION is to help people succeed.” (215) 968-8224 The Locomotive and Conductor positions in the industry are very After seeking other qualified bucks.edu/scholarships Basic Training Program is an appealing, due to the fact that the The course costs $349 colleges such as Temple, Holy eight-week course. In that time, industry is growing,” Mattis said. and includes all needed [email protected] Family and Drexel University, students will learn the basics of “The cost to build new high- materials. they realized their gift could do train conducting and will acquire ways is very high compared to the 4 NEWS The week of October 20, 2009 Interest in reading is waning BY AMANDA SMILEY in students’ interests in reading. students to subsequently view and learning continues to wane, the responses of Bucks students Student Life Editor In her sixth grade class “…they reading as slow- paced and bor- America will become a dumbed- surveyed who said they’d rather like to be read to,” she says. Clark ing. down nation that is unable to com- be entertained by television than In a non-scientific survey done explains that with all of the new “When you read something, you pete in the global economy. educated by it. on Bucks’ Newtown Campus, 54 technology available to children, are forced to create your own Today, television is the major But pop culture is not com- percent of students said they read they are just naturally losing in- image of the information you’re source of information for many pletely to blame for the decline in less than three times a month, and Americans. But reading and interest in current 30 percent said that they will events. In his book “Why only read if it is required of Johnny Can’t Read,” Rudolf them. Flesch explains another possible The survey also asked stu- reason for the decline in Ameri- dents how often they watch cans’ reading habits. the news on T.V. ; 54 percent Flesch attributes the problem said that they watch the news to the abandonment of tradi- less than three times a month, tional teaching methods by 20 percent reported that they American schools. He claims never watch the news. that phonics, the teaching of Some students explained reading by sounding out letters the reasons for their habits. to form words, was the most The majority responded that successful method at teaching they simply do not have students to read, but that it enough time, and, when might be abandoned in the fu- they do have spare time, ture. they would rather watch He was right. In 1987, something entertaining. schools began to remove Reading and learning phonics from the curriculum, habits are often skills ac- replacing it with methods that quired in the earlier stages rely instead on recognizing of life. According to the words visually. National Center For Learn- "We have decided to forget ing Disabilities, children that we write with letters,” who lack the skills to read said Flesch,” and instead early on will likely suffer learn to read English as if it from a lack of motivation were Chinese.” to read, which can make A recent study conducted by the habit of reading a burden in terest in reading and learning. taking in. When you watch some- even with the availability of news the Education Testing Service adulthood. “Everyone wants things to be thing on TV, you don’t have to and educational information on found that only 42 percent of four- Jen Clark, a Bucks County ele- fun and animated.” According to question what image you’re tak- television, pop culture dominates year college graduates could write mentary school teacher, said that Clark, the fast, bright, loud images ing in because it’s right there in the interest of most of today’s a summary or a comparison of an over her 13 years in teaching she’s that appear on children’s televi- front of you,” she said. youth. article much like this one. noticed a slow but sure decrease sion shows and videogames cause Clark said if interest in reading This fact mirrors the majority of

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www.drexel.edu/goodwin Or call 888-679-7966 for details. The week of October 20, 2009 NEWS 5 Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize award gets mixed reaction BY KYLE REAVES those who believe the award was Centurion Staff unjustly given to the president. “I feel like he should have done President Barack Obama has something worthy of the award been adding his name to the his- first,” says Repetz. However, he tory books more times this year did add that “(I) do feel that he has than most people would have in potential to one day earn the an entire lifetime. As everyone award though. He just hasn’t done knows, he became the first anything yet.” African-American president this Student Michael Esposito country has ever seen. Some saw shared the same feelings on this as a sign that our country was Obama’s award. coming together. Esposito says “He’s on been in On Oct. 9, Obama was awarded office for nine months. Maybe if the Nobel Peace Prize by The he can find a peaceful solution to Norwegian the wars then I’d be ok with it.” Nobel Com- Although he disagreed with the mittee for his award being passed onto Obama, extraordinary he did commend him on uniting efforts to the Muslim communities. strengthen Not everyone believes that international “I feel like Obama does not deserve the d i p l o m a c y he should award, however. Secretary of and coopera- State Hilary Clinton was pleased tion between “have done to hear of Obama’s historical peoples. In achievement. Clinton believes he l a y m a n ’ s something won the award due to his willing- terms, the worthy of ness to challenge anyone and Courtesy whitehouse.gov award was everyone, which she says has re- presented to the award stored the image as well as the ap- Obama be- preciation of America. cause of his first” Others disagree with the argu- efforts to try ment that Obama has done close to promote peace with other na- to nothing since he has been in of- tions. The key words in the previ- fice. They point to the poor shape ous sentence being: efforts and the country was in when he took try. The problem many critics are office. having with the president winning Student Kelsey Miozzi believes this prestigious award is that he that Obama does deserve to win has yet to accomplish anything. the award. “I feel like he has made Student Tim Repetz agrees with a positive change,” said Miozzi.

Bucks testing center is a hot spot for students

BY ANDREW LAUFER years. Centurion Staff When asked if the high number of students coming here to take The number of people from tests will continue, Woodruff said, other states taking tests at the “Not only will it take place, vol- Bucks testing center has been in- umes will continue to increase.” creasing, according to Dr. Louis Woodruff added that he believes C. Woodruff, director of the test- more and more online courses will ing center here at Bucks. The tests continue to grow. Colleges will that students have taken here have push online courses because they been administered for about 130 are cost-effective and convienient. other colleges. Some of these in- With more online courses being stitutions actually include ones available it from overseas. will allow The testing center at Bucks ad- students from ministers about 34,000 tests a overseas to year. The largest number are the take courses placement tests, which are for in- “The test- from their coming students. There are also homes with- testing for online courses. ing field out having to Make-up testing is another type “ come here to of testing offered at Bucks. These around the the United are for students who happen to States. miss a test for a certain class and country is Whatever are given the option by their pro- your testing fessor to make it up. expand- desire, the The Bucks testing center also Bucks testing does examinations for outside ing” center lo- testing agencies. “We do a num- cated in ber of certification tests. We also Rollins cen- administer about 3,600 GED ter room 100 adjacent to the cafe- exams annualy,” said Woodruff. teria is your place to get it done. Woodruff explained that about 80 percent of the testing done here at Bucks is for Bucks students, while the remainder is for mem- bera of the surrounding communi- INFORMATION ties. Five years ago Bucks averaged Contact: about 20,000 tests a year. In the 215-968-8460 last five years that number has nearly doubled. “The Testing field All students taking tests around the country is expanding,” must have a government said Woodruff. issued photo ID, such as a Woodruff also said he expects the number of Bucks tests to con- drivers license. tinue to grow and most likely dou- ble within the next five or six 6 The week of October 20, 2009 The week of October 20, 2009 FEATURES 7 Remembering joyous Bucks student Lisa Marie Davidson BY CENTURION STAFF winner and a regular on the dean’s staged photograph of the brutal friend of Davidson’s, said, “Lisa years.” list - or her ultimate dream of be- “attack,” was one of the big hits of lived life the way I wish I did, but Rogers recounted how, in one of Lisa Marie Davidson, a former coming a working reporter. the issue, though it was criticized she also fought to live in a way her last e-mails to him, Davidson Bucks student, Centurion reporter “She was a great student,” said by one reader who complained that most of us don't have to. I wrote: “Life is a big celebration; and freelance writer for the Bucks Susan Darrah, assistant academic that the learned a lot by her motivation, being here and overcoming its County Courier-Times who over- dean for the Department of Lan- story was her struggle with things she could- challenges is a definite confirma- came enormous odds to fulfill her guage and Literature. making fun n't change, and her joy.” tion of that fact for all of us. Re- dream of becoming a journalist, Journalism Professor Tony of seeing- “She took the initiative to make member, never say you can’t do died last week. She was 41. Rogers said Davidson was one of i m p a i r e d her life better, not expecting any- anything…” Davidson died Monday, Oct. 12, his best students and a star re- people. “She didn’t one to carry her,” Cooper added. In addition to her parents, at her home in Warminster. She porter at the Centurion. In re- After completing her journalism Joseph A. Cioppi Sr. of Hatboro was currently taking classes at “She didn’t just overcome bar- sponse to just over- degree, Davidson became a free- and Rosemarie (Radlbeck) Cioppi riers, she shattered them,” Rogers that criti- “ lance obituary writer for the of Chalfont, Davidson is survived Bucks, though she had completed her associate’s degree in journal- said. “I don’t think I’ve ever had c i s m , come barri- Courier Times. She crafted her by two brothers, Joseph A. Cioppi ism in 2008. a student who faced so much ad- Davidson obits with her customary warmth, Jr. of Abington and Danny Cioppi Davidson, who was blind, was a versity, yet succeeded anyway.” wrote a de- ers, she humor and humanity, as in this ar- of Hatboro; her former husband familiar figure at Bucks as she Davidson never let her blind- fiant op-ed ticle about the death of a man who Robert Davidson, and dear friend made her way around campus ness define her as a person. In- piece the shattered loved hitchhiking: of 28 years, Heather Gravelle. with her guide dog, Eagle. deed, she even had a sense of following “Nicholas Kowalcheck ap- Donations in her name may be Blindness wasn’t the only ob- humor about it. week, say- them” peared to love hitchhiking in his made to either the Guide Dog stacle Davison faced. She had also Rogers recalled how, for the ing that she neck of the woods- Bensalem, Foundation, 371 East Jericho suffered a number of health ail- Centurion’s April fool’s issue, didn’t need Pennsylvania. Even after a series Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787- ments and was an organ transplant Davidson came up with the idea anyone to speak for her. She was, of accidents in his later years, he 2976, or to the Bucks County As- recipient. for a faux crime story about her she wrote, perfectly capable of de- still took to the road. He died Au- sociation for the Blind and But she never let those things guide dog attacking him in the fending herself. gust 1 due to lung cancer, but Visually Impaired, 400 Freedom get in the way of her academic middle of a journalism class. Marie Cooper, director of dis- here's to a man who boldly stuck Dr., Newtown, Pa., 18940. success – she was a scholarship The article, accompanied by a ability services at Bucks and a out his thumb in the twilight Experience Jim Henson’s Muppets at Michener exhibit BY AMYLYNNBELLINGRATH houses the actual muppets used in as well. company were involved in, as lighted to be able to share this in- Arts Editor both Sesame Street and other proj- Another main attraction in the well as interviews with the man spiring and entertaining experi- ects. On center display is a Kermit exhibit is the children’s area. himself. Whether it’s coffee com- ence with people all over the “It’s not easy being green.” muppet, used for years in many Movie cameras are set up around mercials in the early ‘60s, or the country. Seeing his original work Who could forget that iconic different shows. It’s difficult to a puppet stage, and children can full-length movies “Labryinth” firsthand opens a window into his song? Kermit the Frog and other imagine that the original Kermit both perform with the various and “Dark Crystal,” you’ll find a visual thinking and provides both memorable Jim Henson characters was created from Henson’s puppets, and pretend they’re actu- little bit of it here. an appreciation of Jim as an artist can currently be seen at the James mother’s spring coat, with two ally in the muppet world. Other Karen Falk, curator of the exhi- and a reason to laugh out loud." A. Michener Art Museum in halves of ping-pong balls for his tables filled with art projects are bition and archivist at The Jim And laugh out loud you will. Doylestown. The show is entitled eyes; to small children around the also located here. Henson Co., said, “It's such a treat “Jim Henson’s Fantastic Voyage,” world, he was real. The most popular area of to get to know and runs until Nov. 29. Henson once said “the nice the exhibit seems to be Jim Henson Although Henson died in 1990 thing about Kermit is there's noth- the small movie the- through his INFORMATION at the age of 53, his amazing work ing in that head. I mean, the whole atre located near the doodles and lives on, both in TV and in feature shape is merely just a cloth pattern entrance to the at- d r a w i n g s , Tickets are available at http://michenermuseum.tix films. This exhibit chronicles and so it takes the shape of your traction. Inside are his puppets .com/Schedule.asp? more than 40 years of his imagi- hand inside, and so the whole benches and a large and his fan- OrganizationNumber=2632 native storytelling. From com- thing is really created by your screen showing tastic per- mercials, to the Sesame Street hand, which is why he's a delight- clips of different formances. Tickets are timed. crew, then “The Muppet Show,” ful character to operate, too.” In shows that Hen- I'm de- this exhibit pays tribute to the this one sentence, you get a feel son and his Michener Art Museum 138 S Pine St wacky, sometimes snarky imagi- that Kermit was real to his creator Doylestown, PA 18901-4931 nation that this self-professed (215) 340-9800 shy man had to offer. One area of the e x h i b i t 8 STUDENT LIFE The week of October 20, 2009

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Freelance Alterations 5 10 If you have photography, writing, If you can sew you are in luck, if or graphic design skills you might you can’t, you might consider be able to turn these skills into learning. You can make about some fast money. People with $100 from altering one dress. If smaller projects might hire you to taking clothes in and letting them do a small gig and pay you for the out is too hard you can start out by job. Check out classifieds and hemming pants. Craigslist.com for listings of gigs in your field. 4 9Tutoring Textbooks Do you have some old textbooks Do you do well on standardized lying around? Perhaps the book- tests, are you great at math, can store wasn’t buying them back. you write a perfect essay? Con- Try selling them online for some sider helping a kid learn to do just extra money. Some great sites to as well. You’ll be doing a good try are textbooksrus.com and deed and making extra money. amazon.com. You could either apply at a tutor- ing center or work independently by advertising your services. 3 8 Sublet your apartment Flea market Do you have somewhere else One man’s trash is another man’s you could stay for a few months? “find.” Gather up the stuff you If so, consider subletting your have that isn’t sentimental or use- apartment for some quick cash. ful and sell it. Rice’s market in Just make sure it is okay with New Hope is a great place to go. your roommates and landlord Come on Tuesday or Saturday first. morning and get a table for $20. 2 7Watch kids Second job

Reliable, affordable childcare will Consider picking up another part never go out of demand. If you time job. If you are in debt, you have experience with kids, try could put all of the money from babysitting. Many parents are your second job toward paying looking for older sitters who can off your debt. Retail stores and drive their children to activities restaurants are often willing to let and are willing to pay a bit more people work just weekends. 6for a college student. 1 The week of October 20, 2009 STUDENT LIFE 9 College grads face tough times finding good jobs BY MATTHEW STUMACHER college graduates was 7.3 percent, Ian Foster, a University of Penn- now so many full-time servers comes more permanent during a Centurion Staff and as of Oct. 7, the average sylvania graduate, currently works have college degrees. They very competitive job market,” said salary for a college graduate with as a waiter. “I have been doing choose this industry as a quick and Vince Masso, a restaurant owner Traditionally, college graduates a bachelor’s degree is $46,000. this for a lot longer than I easy temporary cash flow, that be- for over 20 years. pursue a career in the field they re- “I am trying to get a job bar- planned,” he said. “I can afford to ceive their degree in, however tending, I have to pay the bills live off of less money at this job, lately this has not been the trend. somehow,” Mershon said. because the jobs I’m looking for According to the U.S. Bureau of Currently, young adults look for are just not out there.” Labor Statistics, the unemploy- jobs that The financial world has taken a ment rate in Pennsylvania is cur- may not re- large hit during the recession, and rently 8 percent, and the job quire de- Foster continues to try to apply for market is very limited for new- grees. The jobs, while still making good comers. r e s t a u r a n t money serving tables. “After I graduated, the plan was business has “Every industry has taken a hit, to get a job as a photographer and always been “I’m trying and unfortunately, the career path go from there,” said Dave Mer- one way of “to get a I chose is very limited in opportu- shon, a Hallmark Institute of Pho- m a k i n g job bar- nity right now,” said Foster, who tography graduate. However, money, and continues to pursue his dream job. since graduating that has not been recently has tending, Restaurant owners and man- the case for him, “All my profes- increased in I have to agers have also seen an increase sors had great job experiences, appeal as a in employees who hold degrees. and my school was one of the best quick way to pay the “It used to be work here during for photography, so I thought I make cash. bills some- school, graduate, then get a real would be OK,” Mershon said. A v e r a g e how” job, but now this is the real job,” With the limited job market, s e r v e r said Marc Masso, owner and gen- unpaid internships are some of the s a l a r i e s eral manager of La Stalla restau- only opportunities available for range from rant in Newtown. new graduates. The Bureau of $23,000 to $80,000 per year de- “Being in the business for so Labor recorded that, in June 2009, pending on the restaurant and lo- many years, I am used to full-time Courtesy stock.xchng the unemployment rate for young cation. servers providing for a family, but Low turnout at job fair despite high unemployment CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

January. “I’m not sure what I want to do,” she said, “but I don’t want to waitress forever.” Graduation may be the primary motivator for student attendance at the jobs fair. Esposito recalled that the fair held last spring was packed. “There were probably 100 people waiting to be let in.” Since more people tend to grad- uate in the spring semester rather than in the fall, it makes sense that more students would be hunting for jobs then. But, Esposito also mentioned that the mix of students and peo- ple from the general public was reversed from that of the spring fair. “Last year it was probably 80 percent people from the commu- nity and 20 percent students. This year it’s more like 20 percent community and 80 percent stu- dents.” Since March of 2007, Pennsyl- vania has seen its unemployment rate steadily climb, remaining at a constant rate for no more than two months before rising again. August was no exception, with another tenth of a point added to July’s rate to make Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate a staggering 8.6 percent. Even with the low turnout, Es- posito was hopeful, “As long as an employer finds one good candi- Laura Tyson Photo by Joshua Rosenau date, I consider it a success.” 10 ENTERTAINMENT The week of October 20, 2009 Mainstream? Not ‘H the B’ BY JOSH ROSEBORO you won't. They have a very fi sound which is followed by a Centurion Staff strange sense of humor, as evi- real fast drum fill and a danceable denced by their name; they are not drum beat. You've probably never heard of to be confused with the animal. Once the guitar kicks in the HORSE The Band, plain and sim- Their latest album, “Desperate song goes full throttle with blast ple. A brash statement, but most Living,” which came out Oct. 6, beats and vocalist Nathan Win- likely true. They are in no way a really brings H the B back to their neke screaming with his unique mainstream act, but they most roots. Their 2007 album, “A Nat- sounding voice. No one sounds likely prefer it that way. ural Death,” was a departure from like him. Something intriguing Last year, HORSE embarked on their upbeat-sounding songs from about the vocals is that Winneke their self-financed, self-booked 2005's “The Mechanical Hand.” sings a lot more on this album world tour. The aptly named “Desperate than any of their previous albums. “Earth Tour” spanned 45 countries L i v i n g ” He doesn't have the greatest over the course of three months. seems to be singing voice, but it is listenable. The tour consisted of 73 shows an amalgam The song continues with some and only three of the shows fell of HORSE's beautiful, slow, melodic breaks through, which is very impressive last two al- that are separated by more intense for a band of their caliber. They bums. “Either riffing, a longer melodic break aren't Metallica; they aren't mil- "Desper- “ and then an emotional, climactic lionaires. It cost the band $60,000, ate Living" you will breakdown. and they only made $942 profit. is spawned The rest of the CD follows a This is a testament to their work f r o m get it or very similar formula. It shows no ethics; these guys just truly love to HORSE mercy, with every song a brutal make music. They're one of the The Band's you and emotional roller coaster ride. few bands who truly do whatever l a t e s t But none of the songs sound like they want. world tour. won’t” filler songs. This California quintet has been T h e y HORSE The Band has gone making music that is a blend of would have through many lineup changes, Nintendo-inspired keyboard riffs, g o n e specifically with their bassists and Dillinger-Escape Plan-esque through Transnistria, a region of drummers. One of these two has chaos with a little bit of hardcore. Eastern Eurupe known for its changed with nearly every album H The B is not your typical met- black market, but guards wouldn't they have released. alcore band.They have the break- allow them. They aren’t afraid to However, this isn’t necessarily downs and the relentless speeds of play anywhere. a negative thing. Having different metal and hardcore music, but Going through a bunch of ob- musicians during the recording of they have soul too. scure countries in Europe and their albums helps prevent them The interesting thing about Asia with barely any money at all from making the same album HORSE the band is that their gui- is desperate living. This album every time. tar player takes more rhythmic re- could almost be seen as an audi- “Desperate Living” is a solid re- sponsibility than in most metal ble documentary of what the tour lease. It has enough of the old bands where the guitar steals the was like. HORSE The Band sound to keep show. The keyboards are what The album opens with “Cloud- people happy, but it touches new makes HORSE The Band a walker,” which really displays the ground to keep it interesting too. unique band. band’s sound right away. Key- The album shows the band isn't HORSE is a love-'em or hate- boardist Erik Engstrom sets the ready to stop playing anytime 'em band; either you will get it or mood with an eerie yet corny sci- soon.

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Tuesday 10/20 90210 - CW - 8.00 Melrose Place - CW - 9.00 Wednesday 10/21 Mercy - NBC - 8.00 So You Think You Can Dance - FOX - 8.00 America’s Next Top Model - CW - 8.00 Saw VI (R) Ghost Hunters - SyFy - 9.00 Special Agent Strahm is dead, and Detective Hoffman CSI:NY - CBS - 10.00 has emerged as the unchallenged successor to Jig- saw's legacy. However, when the FBI draws closer to Thursday 10/22 Hoffman, he is forced to set a game into motion, and Survivor Samoa - CBS - 8.00 Jigsaw's grand scheme is finally understood. Greys Anatomy - ABC - 9.00 Directed by: Kevin Greutert The Office - NBC - 9.00 Fringe - FOX - 9.00 Starring: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Project Runway - Lifetime - 10.00 Mark Rolston Release Date: 23 October Friday 10/23 Smallville - CW - 8.00 Rammstein Dollhouse - FOX - 9.00 New album “Liebe Ist Für Alle Da” Psych - USA - 10.00 20 October The Soup - E! - 10.00 Sunday 10/24 Tim McGraw The Simpsons - FOX - 8.00 Amelia (PG) New album “Southern Voice” Family Guy - FOX - 9.00 20 October Cold Case - CBS - 10.00 A look at the life of Amelia Earhart (Swank), the Mad Men - AMC - 10.00 American pilot who disappeared while flying over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 on her history-making flight around the world. Lyle Lovett Monday 10/25 New album “Natural Forces” Heroes - NBC - 8.00 Directed by: Mira Nair 20 October House - FOX - 8.00 Starring: Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, One Tree Hill - CW - 8.00 Gossip Girl - CW - 9.00 Ewan McGregor Greek - ABC Family - 9.00 Release Date: 23 October The week of October 20, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT 11 “Zombieland” is not your typical zombie movie BY KYLE REAVES son finds himself running amuck opposite; no fear, laid-back, and they were heading. The four char- Centurion Staff in the wild. This gun-toting char- obsessed with finding twinkies, acters decide to head west to Cal- acter goes by the name ‘Tallahas- yes, the tasty, cream-filled snack. ifornia, with hopes of escaping the Imagine a deserted world where see,’ while attempting to make his Columbus terminates zombies plague. the only company you have is a way from college to his home- in order to survive, but Tallahas- This horror/comedy flick is not 12-gauge shotgun, a list of rules to town of Columbus, Ohio. Colum- see seems to get some type of your typical zombie movie. If you stay alive, and of course, millions bus finds that Tallahassee is his twisted pleasure out of taking out are expecting tons of blood and of hungry zombies that would the walking dead. The two guts, you are going to be disap- love to have you for dinner, liter- later run into two con pointed. It’s not as dark as most of ally. Welcome to “Zombieland,” artists, ‘Wichita’ the movies in its genre. population: four. () and The movie reminded me of the The Ruben Fleischer “How- ‘Little Rock,’ played video game “Resident Evil “ but to” film be- by Emma with a dash of “Grand Theft gins with Stone Auto.” Dark yet comical. Harrel- J e s s i e son pro- vided more Eisenberg’s ZOMBIELAND character, c o m e d y INFO ‘Columbus,’ than ex- outlining the pected with Director: personal survival the bulk of Ruben Fleischer tips that have kept “The movie the action him alive in a world (“The “reminded c o m i n g Starring: from his that has fallen to the flesh- me of the , hungry zombies. His docu- Rocker,” t r i g g e r - , Jesse mentary takes place just two “ S u p e r video happy char- Eisenberg, Abigail months after the very first Bad”). Har- game Resi- acter. Breslin person was infected with the relson’s char- All in all, zombie disease. The cause: a acter insists dent Evil, the movie is Filmed primarily in: hamburger containing mad cow that the four not but with a not too Georgia, USA exchange names, shabby. As- disease. dash of The video gaming loner but rather their suming that Estimated budget: played by hometown or Grand it was going $23,600,000 W o o d y where Theft to be a com- Harrel- edy, I still Release date: Auto” expected to 2 October see more gore than was produced. On a Rated R by the MPAA scale from 1 to 10, I would have to give it a 6. And don’t forget to stay until the end to catch the spe- cial guest appearances that will leave most with a grin on their faces.

Kyle Reaves’ movie rating:  (6 out of 10)

“Entourage” shows its diversity in finale

BY STEPHEN CARROLL “Entourage” follows the lives of ter had their own storyline, it is the Rex Lee. Lloyd has been the as- With that said, the second half Centurion Staff four young men from Queens, first time that the primary focus sistant of the show’s funniest char- of the season picked up with its New York who live the “good was not on Vince. acter, Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), storylines and really came to- “Entourage” ended with a bang life” in Los Angeles. One of the The season started off a bit slow since the beginning of the show. gether. It was very entertaining and continued the great produc- men, Vincent Chase (played by as it set up storylines that we Lloyd wanted to be an agent, but and filled with a lot of suspense. tion we have come to expect from Adrien Grennier), is a famous would later see develop. The was put through hell by Ari in After this long season, of many the show. The season started off a movie star who takes care of his groundbreaking show’s sixth sea- order to prove himself worthy. unexpected events happening, it little uncharacteristic of the saga childhood friends and even lets son also had many secondary After three months of frustration, has come to a close with viewers loosely based on actor Mark them influence some of his deci- characters step up in a big way. Lloyd turned his back on Ari for a longing for more. People should Wahlberg’s life. sions. Although season six was An example of one of these char- rival agency, which sent super see Entourage;” it’s highly recom- For those who have not seen it, not the first time that each charac- acters would be Lloyd, played by agent Gold into crazy mode. mended. 12 The week of October 20, 2009

Want to advertise with The Centurion? Have your message seen by the students of Bucks! ~ Contact us at [email protected] The week of October 20, 2009 ENTERTAINMENT 13 Michael Moore’s new film takes aim at capitalism BY ANDREW LAUFER Moore, who has produced sev- a com- were being foreclosed on. It was Centurion Staff eral highly criticized documen- munica- sad to see how our economic sys- taries such as “Fahrenheit 9/11,” tions Major tem has victimized so many Michael Moore’s newly re- “Sicko” and “Bowling for here at Bucks. American people. leased film proves to be a wakeup Columbine” will most likely re- For “Cap- Moore starts out explaining how call on America’s diehard dedica- ceive similar criticism for this tialism: A Love the middle class in this country no tion to capitalism. film. Story,” Moore longer exists. He states how With “Capitalism: A Love Despite the validity of his used the same unions in this country are mis- Story,” Moore publicizes the journalism, Moore’s films techniques he’s treated and are being torn down. struggles that average families in will always conjure anger used in his prior Companies are going bankrupt the United States have to go and distrust due to his bla- films. and closing. Moore interviewed through on a daily basis. This film tant presentation of the His sarcasm is one airline pilot who said at one shows the truth about America facts. still prevalent, point he had to apply for food and its unfair treatment of the Moore’s films pro- and although stamps. lower class. vide audiences with humor may seem inappropriate Moore shows all of the struggles Throughout the film, Moore in- knowledge that they for a film that discusses the horri- that the American people bear for corporates commentary from might have otherwise ble recession, it seems to fit well our government’s capitalistic sys- American citizens who are suffer- never considered. for this film especially. The hu- tem. He says we have to change ing in our declining economy. One “Michael Moore’s morous aspect allows those skep- our capitalistic system if we want man in the film whose lifelong movies are compelling because tics to break down their walls and to survive in our global economy. home was foreclosed upon, recalls they give a face to the evil struc- see the information for what it re- This film shows how average how he was injured and could not tures and the suffering people in ally is. American families are struggling work. The gap between the rich our society. This newest film re- Despite the all the comedy, the to make ends meet due to the un- and the poor keeps getting larger. ally opened my eyes to why our film offered many humanizing even makeup of capitalism. After “There’s gotta be some kind of economy is in the crapper right moments that were rather de- seeing this film one could proba- rebellion between the people that now, and it’s something I think pressing but nonetheless effec- bly understand there is no getting have nothing and the people that’s everyone should see for them- tive. He depicted struggling around this awful economic ill- got it all,” says the man in distress. selves,” said Amanda Smiley, 19, American families as their houses ness here in the United States. One team’s struggle to success The fantasy game BY CARL WAXMONSKY Mary’s basketball. BY RICK MAURO drafted at all. Look for teammate Centurion Staff James recalls that he and his Centurion Staff Mario Manningham to take away friends were a“ motley crew” who a few touches the rest of the year, Before NBA Superstar Lebron had to overcome the all too famil- Usually if someone hears terms but Smith has earned the first look James became one of the NBA’s iar hurdles of growing up in inner- like fantasy studs, busts, or hand- from Eli Manning every time he biggest names, he was just a kid city America. James grew up cuffing, he or she would think of a drops back to pass. from Akron, Ohio, dreaming without a father, and he moved club in the city. In the fantasy Cedric Benson, RB – Cincinnati about basketball stardom. with his mother more than a football world, those words are Bengals. This former first-round James met three boys in junior dozen times by the age of 10. just the tools of industry lingo. pick for Chicago, long thought to high school — Dru Joyce III, Willie McGee was forced to leave Most football fans have seen be a bust, has officially proven to Willie McGee and Sian Cotton — his family behind in Chicago, as fantasy commandos while NFL be a very relevant contributor. and he would go onto play with he was raised by his older brother games are being viewed in public. Benson leads the NFL in rushing them through high school. He and in Akron. Dru Joyce III was out- They are usually huddled around with 487 yards. Yes, that is even his friends called themselves "The spoken, and his father was present a television, staring daggers at tops over the widely considered Fab Four," as James considers the in his life. ESPN's Bottom-line for score up- No.1 player in fantasy, Adrian Pe- three his brothers. Joyce II would go on to coach dates or highlights from around terson of the Minnesota Vikings. “Shooting Stars” is the story of all five of his sons in high school the league. Shouts will arise such Benson has put up very re- his early years, as James and his basketball. Siam Cotton was a as, “Washington scored? Please spectable numbers against the high school coach, Dru Joyce II, standout football player in Akron, be Chris Cooley,” or “Wow, I am vaunted Ravens and Steelers de- recall life before the NBA. but would go and do whatever it took to win a never drafting Garrard again, pe- fenses, so he is certainly not dodg- In “Shooting Stars,” which on to be the basketball title. riod.” ing competition. His most James wrote with noted author b a s k e t b a l l They had no idea how hard it Fantasy football is a game in intriguing factor is that he also Buzz Bissinger ( author of “Friday t e a m ’ s would be to fulfill that promise. In which fans can create their own leads the league in carries (111) Night Lights”') James offers de- h a p p y - g o - the years leading to them profiling teams, selected from actual play- which denotes a full-time stake in tails about how he met his child- lucky en- the dream, the four would endure ers from the NFL, and compile the surprising Cincinnati offense. hood friends and the work they forcer. “They jealousy, hostility, exploitation, re- real life statistics from game per- This has become a rare trait in the put in order to win multiple high James also “had no sentment from the black commu- formances – while competing NFL, due to so many running school state championships. recalls the nity (because they went to a against teams built by others in backs sharing carries with team- James tells how Joyce III, fifth starter idea how “white” high school), and the con- your league for high scores. mates to minimize workload. It's McGee, and Cotton had fame on the team, sequences of their own overconfi- While it may sound simple hard to complain about first- even before playing a minute of R o m e o hard it dence. enough, there are many minute round production from a guy high school basketball. People Travis. “He would be The four would all have to details and settings for every drafted near the 10th or 11th knew that whatever high school was unhappy, wrestle with LeBron’s outsize league. These details can include round. they attended, the three would bitter and to fulfull success, which brought too much how many points a touchdown is Brent Celek, TE – Philadelphia make an impact in a run for a state even surly,” that attention and even a whiff of scan- worth, or if a reception is worth a Eagles. The hardnosed tight end basketball championship. James re- dal their way. point or not. is reaping the benefits of being a Most people in Akron thought calls. “He fi- promise” But together these four boys be- Since the NFL is around a quar- true top option for the Eagle’s new the three would attend Buchtel nally opened came men, and together they ter of the way through the season, look offense. Celek is third over- High School, a predominately up once he claimed the prize they had fought here are a few recaps of notewor- all in receiving yards this year for black high school with a deep bas- began to trust the bond the four of for all those years — a high thy late round draft steals through TE's with 303 yards. Not bad pro- ketball tradition. Dru Joyce did us wanted to share with him.” school basketball championship. Week 5: duction for someone who went not attend Butchel; his grand- In the summer after seventh “I would like to say I went to St. Steve Smith, WR – New York extremely late or not at all in mother sent him St. Vincent - St. grade, James and his three friends Vincent-St. Mary’s for the fine ac- Giants. Starting with the obvious, drafts this year. Mary’s, which is a predominately tasted glory when they qualified ademics, but that would not be Smith has been an absolute work- This hobby/obsession for sports white high school. for a national championship tour- true. I went there to play basket- horse for New York as he has fans has even grown to the point The four would go onto over- nament in Memphis. But they lost ball with three friends who have reeled in the most receiving yards that a fantasy football based sit- come racial tension and personal their focus and had to go home become my brothers, Little Dru (481) and receptions (37) in the com has been developed to air on problems, as they became the four early. The four would promise one and Sian and Willie,” said James entire NFL. He was taken ex- FX titled, “The League.” It pre- biggest names in St. Vincent - St. another they would stay together in an ABC interview. tremely late in 10 team leagues, if mieres Oct. 29 at 10:30 p.m. 14 The week of October 20, 2009 The week of October 20, 2009 OP/ED 15

Weekly column A doctor answers BCCC students’ queries about health care reform BY JOSHUA ROSENSAU Being romantic News Editor As people across the country wonder what will happen with the health care reform legislation now being debated in Washington, many are also wondering what effect the passage of health care reform might have on them. Lindsay Tjiattas-Saleski DO, MBA is a second-year resident in Family Medicine/Emergency Medicine at Aria Health in Langhorne. She recently completed training in a policy studies program and has spent time in Washington with the American Osteopathic Association Governmental Affairs office learning about health care reform.

Tjiattas-Saleski answers students’ questions:

"Will I really be able to afford it?" Jena Marks, a photography major BY HOPE KUMOR in a store with stuffed ani- from Perkasie asks, "Right now, private health insurance would cost Centurion Staff mals, and she says “Aw, This me $200 a month. I am a poor college student, and I can't afford that." is so cute” and picks it up Sometimes I think guys and holds it. You know as the Did you know that the average cost of a family plan in 2009 is $13,375 per year, and the cost for an individual is $4,824? You must have done some believe that girls are the guy, you’re supposed to ask shopping because it seems you are getting a deal at just $2400 per year. same as them. But really “Do you want it?” She will One option for health care reform provides low-cost, high-deductible girls aren’t. Guys’ and girls’ most likely say ‘no,’ but the plans for healthy young people like you. If you are interested in this model brains don’t function the real truth is YES she does of health reform, you may want to look into the plan recently adopted in same way. Some girls don’t want it. I’m not saying this the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. care to talk about who won applies all the time. I’m just You can also check with your parents. Some college students qualify for the game the other day. saying most of the time she coverage through their parent’s insurance until age 25. Going without any There are certain conversa- will say no because she insurance is risky. Even though you may not have an immediate need for tions you have with your wants you to buy it for her. health care, you may need it in an emergency, so it is important for you to boyfriend and other ones you Guys are probably wonder- be covered. have with your friends. But ing why she doesn’t just in some cases, you can have come right out and say she any conversation with your wants it. Well, girls could John Coffman of Tullytown asks, "How will the system organize care significant other, just like ask the same type of question so that patients receive equal treatment for equal illness?" me. I can talk to my why you can’t just tell her boyfriend about anything. how you feel. Either way, Health reform is an attempt to make a basic level of coverage available He’s not a sporty type of guy, that’s how girls and guys are. to everyone. so I don’t have to worry It’s that simple. It is probable that many different coverage options or insurance plans about that. A great date idea. I believe will exist for people to choose from including less expensive, less com- Let’s talk about being ro- on your first date that you prehensive plans, and more expensive more comprehensive plans. mantic. should go to a haunted Reform will potentially create more competition between health insur- I was talking to one of my house. You have an excuse ance companies, and more companies fighting for your business means better prices and and a better insurance product. guy friends the other day and to hold onto each other when he told me he got his girl- it gets scary. friend flowers because he The one place that’s worth knew she was struggling the money is called Jason’s with a class and wanted to woods. It is in Lancaster, but show that he cared. He believe me it’s worth the heard she was passing the money. For five attractions Matt Farrell of Yardley asks, "How do you plan to cover everyone class and he was proud of it’s $25. My boyfriend and I without causing a shortage of doctors?" her. But then she ended up got closer when we went. not passing. The point was Think about it. You can Providing health insurance to more Americans will definitely create a he didn’t have to buy her hold onto your sweetie and physician access issue. The American Academy of Family Practitioners es- timates the United States will be 40,000 family physicians short by 2020. flowers, he did it because he have fun at the same time. There are provisions in the House and Senate reform bills that include wanted to. This is what I’m It’s just an idea to think changes to the graduate medical education system to ensure that there are talking about. This falls about. Also there are other more primary care and general surgery physicians entering the profession. under “sweet and romantic.” haunted events going on The recent stimulus bill also provided more funds to the National Health There doesn’t have to be a such as Shady Brook Farm’s Service Corps to bring physicians to underserved areas. holiday to buy someone a Halloween festivities in present. You buy it because Yardley, if you’re looking for you ‘feel’ it. Guys: girls love something closer. that kind of stuff. It doesn’t Also, if you’re not looking have to be the typical ‘flow- for something scary there is ers,’ there are many other Peddler’s Village, which is in Grace Rusike, a student in the Licensed Practical ursing Program things out there that are ro- Lahaska. There is shopping, at Bucks asks, "How will health care reform affect my job?" mantic, such as buying her restaurants and such. Check the favorite book you know it out. It would be cute walk- This is an excellent question and I’m sure all health care providers are she doesn’t have. Or if she ing around looking in differ- interested in the answer. It is just too early in the process to tell how we constantly says she needs ent stores around the area. will be affected by reform. something and says she If anyone wants to share As health insurance coverage is expanded, the need for all health care doesn’t have time to get to it something their significant professionals will increase, especially those in primary care. herself, go and buy it for her. other did for them, email me Health reform will also increase the roles of nurses, PAs, and NPs in the Girls: you can do the same and if you want I will post it delivery of care. thing for him. It does go both in one of my columns. If ways. you tell me it’s confidential, Guys are probably think- then it will stay that way. If ing: “I don’t do this stuff be- you need advice, don’t be cause I don’t want to look afraid to get in touch with Laura owicki, liberal arts major, says, "I am a diabetic with an in- corny.” But the truth is the me. sulin pump. The pump costs $8,000, but my insurance covered it. Will cornier you are, the more I hope you will read my ar- health care reform cover my diabetic supplies? Should I worry girls like it. If you wrote her ticles and stick with me. whether reforms might force me to go back to using needles?" a poem, she would love it. H♥pe “2” Help. She would hold onto it, even Health reform is targeted to support people like you with chronic condi- if it’s the worst poem, it still tions and assure that you have access to care. Reform will hopefully cre- QUESTIONS came from you and that’s all ate more options for you to choose from. that matters. Despite the new options, President Obama has stated multiple times that hopeandlove89 Let me give you a clue, if you like your current insurance plan, you will be able to keep it. There- @gmail.com fore, whether or not your supplies will be covered will depend on the spe- guys: girls give hints. For in- cific plan that you select in the future. stance, let’s say you two are The week of October 20, 2009 SPORTS Cliff Lee the right choice for the Phillies

BY JESSE TROUT for another dominant arm to add into ballgames. is the sense of hope and promise the NLDS Oct. 7 against the Col- Centurion Staff to the pitching rotation. Their two It sure looks now like the Phils this trade has brought to Phillies orado Rockies. He dominated main focuses on the Major League made the right choice. fans and players alike. This team them with a complete game that When Cliff Lee was traded to Baseball trading block were Hal- Lee finished the season with a is now advancing deep into Octo- only saw the Rockies total six hits the Philadelphia Phillies on July laday of the Blue Jays, and Lee of 7-4 record for the Phillies; but ber playoff baseball. This trade and one late inning meaningless 29, just days before the trade the Indians. went 14-13 overall. He was also has not only brought a change of run. He also got the call in game deadline, many Phillies fans were The Phillies General Manager masterful in three complete games mindset to fans, but also MLB an- four, in which he also strutted his upset about their inability to ac- Ruban Amaro Jr. was turned off and one shutout. His ERA remains alysts nationwide. best stuff and helped the Phillies quire Toronto Blue Jays pitcher by the steep trade demands by a respectable 3.39. Amaro’s decision to open the clinch the series. Meanwhile, Roy Roy Halladay. Blue Jays General Manager JP While doing so he has bolstered team’s wallet for a pitching stud Halladay is nothing more than a Many fans seemed to forget that Ricciardi and acted quickly to his presence as the Phillies play- like Lee proves once and for all spectator watching the playoffs Lee was the reigning AL Cy trade for Lee. A package of four off game one starter. Lee’s addi- that Philadelphia sport teams have from the comfort of his home in Young award winner, an award Phillies minor league players were tion to the Phillies’ rotation has turned a corner in mindset and or- Florida. presented to the best pitcher in traded to the Indians on July 29; given a competitive push to every ganizational values. The question has been an- each league. Last season with the and Lee’s National League domi- other starting pitcher on the roster. Mainly though, it has guaran- swered—yes, Lee has what it Cleveland Indians, he compiled a nance began just days later. Lee has solidified himself as a teed that the upcoming weeks will takes to be a big, playoff game 22-3 record and established him- He is an amazing competitor fiery competitor and co-ace of the be a “Red October,” as we all pre- pitcher. self as a top of the rotation, domi- and great guy to have in the club- rotation alongside Cole Hamels pare for what we hope will be an- Next up for Cliff Lee and the nant starter. house; and in the baseball world, for the 2009 MLB playoffs and other cold, memorable parade Phillies: Winning the NLCS As the 2009 Phillies season con- he is described as an innings-eater the 2010 season. down Broad Street. against the Dodgers. tinued, they were still searching because of his ability to pitch deep Even more important however, Lee got the nod in game one of

Bucks Women’s Volleyball season concludes with loss

BY LIAM MCKENNA While the roster did eventually part,” Bohling said. Op/Ed Editor fill up, the true problem became The season did not progress team cohesion. without any issues. In the end of The Bucks Women’s Volleyball “We never really practiced as a the season, Curci suffered an in- season concluded on Oct. 6 with a team; that’s where we sort of fell jury to her finger the Tuesday be- loss to Northampton. Despite an apart,” outside-hitter Sarah Vitale fore a game that Thursday. overall record of 1-7, the team and said. “Some girls came in the sea- From there, controversy arose. coach still look back on the season son like half Teammates heard she played vol- in a positive manner. way through, leyball in a gym class that Coach Mark Bohling admitted and they did- Wednesday, and then didn’t attend that this season was the hardest in n’t know the the game on Thursday. Bohling his career. rotation or said it was a misunderstanding. “We started out with just four “We never anything like “She had gym class on Wednes- girls on the team. I would sit out that. Not day and didn’t participate; she was in the lobby of gym asking people “really e v e r y o n e refereeing. I talked to her and I to join like, ‘hey you’re tall, want practiced could make said that as a captain, she should to play?’” Bohling said. the practices. attend the games. We clarified The beginning of the season as a team; Those things why she wasn’t able to make it. I was certainly a challenge; the made it very guess it was a big miscommunica- team was so small that they could that’s difficult to tion between captain and team,” not put a full team on the court where we apply things Bohling said. and had to postpone their first in a game sit- Beyond that, the season went as game of the year. sort of fell uation.” well as it could have. The lone “The season starts on the first “It turned win proved to be far more than day of school; we don’t have a apart” out everyone just a win in Bohling’s eyes. Photo by Lynn Bintliff preseason. It made for a challeng- had busy “In the win against Delaware, ing situation. I start the season by schedules. We all the girls showed up and did looking for one or two girls who had the talent. I did my best to try their part. The fans were scream- can play, and then the rest of the and work them. It’s just a differ- ing. The girls were screaming. girls tend to evolve around them. ent kind of program,” Bohling That was when I first thought that We just didn’t have a core this said. we had a potential team that could year,” Bohling said. The team was lead by two cap- win playoffs. I hope that’s what “We did eventually end up with tains during the season: libero (or they look back on when they think MENS SOCCER defensive specialist) Jacquelyn about next year,” Bohling said. 13 or 14 girls; that’s good for next Date: Sat Oct 24 Date: Sat Oct 31 year’s program. The one thing Curci and then outside-hitter “This is about the girls,” Time: TBD Time: TBD with women’s sports is that we Katie (Ducky) Wombacher. They Bohling said. Opponent: Semi-finals Opponent: Finals need to keep the interest going,” proved to be two powerful driving “As much as I like winning and Where: TBD Where: TBD Bohling said. forces on the team. taking teams to the next level, it’s However, some felt there was a “[Curci] was really supportive cool to see the girls when the light competition between women’s and would always encourage us. goes off in their head, and they teams at Bucks in terms of re- She was always very verbal,” Vi- say, ‘Wow I know what I’ve been WOMENS SOCCER cruiting new players. Bohling tale said. doing wrong for those couple does not see it like that. “Jackie is a leader; she’s our weeks.’ Seeing the enjoyment is Date: Wed Oct 21 Date: Sat Oct 24 Time: 4.00p.m. Time: TBD “I know we need girls and they captain. She can play any role. the no. 1 thing,” he added. Opponent: Lackawanna Opponent: Playoffs need girls. It’s kind of a trade off. She can set, pass, hit. I know she Giving his final thoughts on the Where: Away Where: TBD When it comes to girls programs, would have liked to pass more, season, Bohling said, “A lot of the we always try to overlap each but she was very gracious in help- girls had never played a game in Date: Tues Oct 27 other and say, ‘Hey, I know you’re ing out and was one of our true their life. For them to step on the Time: TBD going to need girls; here are some players. She anchored the team in court, nervous, and feel that they Opponent: Semi-finals Where: TBD that are potential.’ We don’t take the beginning of the season, and can do something [to help the players from each other; we share then she had some issues. Ducky team] is a moment you will never  bucks.edu/life/athletics players,” Bohling said. stepped in from there and did her forget as a coach.”

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