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Environment Club... pg 2 The Torch Meadowlands Campus... pg 3 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Textbook Resolution: What is it? Sadaf Khursid On April 1ST, Bergen resolution that would save even more difficult to burden for students. Some Co-Editor Community College held the students some money in attain.” of the recommendations that a public hearing to inform the long run. The Text Book Did you know the were stipulated included the The present economic the students that the tuition Resolution was proposed to average text book now costs following: recession has forced us to will increase by almost the senate to help students a minimum of $100.00? “[To] keep the same face the harsh realities of eight percent for the next cut back on some of the That is approximately three- editions of books for two drastic increases in every semester. This means expenses that they will be fourths the cost of tuition! years, give preference to arena from transportation to that you, the students, will facing. According to SGA, The Text Book low or no cost educational the cost of food. The most be paying more than you “The rising cost of the Resolution was passed April resources over expensive important change that has already are. college textbooks creates an 21st by the faculty senate. commercial text books, occurred and which affects Keeping that in mind, added burden to the tuition The Resolution consists of make professors place every student is the increase Student Government rate which is spiraling out suggestions or alternatives a copy of required and in tuition. Association proposed a of control making education that can help lessen the See Textbooks on pg 4

Recession Hold On, Construction’s coming… Proof Jobs

Many careers have proven the stand strong even during a recession. ILLUSTRATRED BY BRENDON MIEL

Carina Tesone In this economic downturn, many News Editor professions are being pummeled by the recession, while some fields are still standing strong. The last look of the student center... As a BCC student, not only does one have to worry about what career path to choose, Huma Munir construction. Dacey is in A lot of departments at but one must determine if that path could charge of the entire project. the college are currently endure unemployment slumps. Now the Editor-in-Chief The second plan on the being moved around in question everyone wants to know is: What agenda is the renovation of the the “anticipation” of the jobs are in high-demand and are resisting the Last semester, Torch Student Center, which currently construction, points out V.P. recession? published an article on the consists of the Counseling Dacey. For example, the Office According to David Butcher’s “Survival construction that was supposed Center (Room: A-118), Student of Equal Opportunity Fund Guide: Recession Resistant Jobs”, John to begin on campus starting in Life (Dr. Choonoo’s Office), moved, and Career Counseling Challenger, CEO of the outplacement the month of August. However, Advising Center (Room: Center has moved to where EOF firm, “Challenger, Gray and Christmas,” we are here once again to A-101), and several club spaces. once stood. The revamping of told Yahoo! HotJobs which professions are inform you with the latest The construction that was the departmental structure is to resisting the recession: details on this hot topic. supposed to start now was ensure that Student Center’s EDUCATION. “Postsecondary teachers The construction for new delayed due to technical issues services are available in one are expected to grow by 23 percent between science labs may be done by with bidding. It is now set to central area. 2006 and 2016, much faster than the average mid-September this semester. resume at the end of the Fall During the construction, for all occupations,” the U.S. Bureau of Labor “…They built eight or nine new Semester or at the beginning of club space will become a Statistics (BLS) reports. Thanks to increased laboratories as the extension the Spring Semester, 2010. “… tremendously frustrating issue enrollment into colleges, universities and at the back of school”, says Everything will stay the same for both the students and the vocational institutions, the career is likely to Vice President Tim Dacey in the fall semester,” states V.P. See Recession Jobs on pg 6 while briefing Torch on the Dacey. See School Construction on pg 13

Winner for News & Arts and Entertainment Writing Award and Layout & Design 2008-2009, Winner of the General Excellence Award 2007-2008 New Jersey Press Foundation Better College Newspaper Contest Page 2 BCC News September 2009 BCC NEWS Voters Beware… Corruption’s in the Air Students Unite For the Purpose of Art Carina Tesone online article from The Star- News Editor Ledger disclosed. The twisted tales Over the summer, NJ of clandestine bribery stumbled upon another and trafficking Dwek political pitfall as FBI encountered, could have agents turned in public only been snagged from a officials for corruption and Sopranos episode, describes religious figures for money a Wall Street Journal. With laundering, which included crooks and swindlers at human organ trafficking. either side, Dwek would It would take the Federal play two incongruous Bureau of Investigation ten roles, and still feed the years before solving the case information back to the on Thursday, June 23rd; a FBI. One disguise would be major key player was their as a “developer interested cooperating witness (CW), in building high-rises, but Solomon Dwek. who needed expedited According to an online permits and approvals,” article from The New York states Washington Post. Times, Dwek, a Jewish In addition, the informant real estate developer, was would pretend to be a caught for bank fraud (a businessman, assisted by Two examples of art inspired by the models. PHOTO BY JESSICA STROH twenty-five-million-dollar his female partner acting as check that bounced) in his secretary. Jessica Stroh There may growth started happening. 2006. He became CW for During the investigation, be a way for It all began when the budget began to the corruption investigation Dwek got in contact with Layout Editor you to make dwindle for live models in the painting and in 2007, accompanied Levy Izhak Rosenbaum, extra money at drawing classes. Before it was completely by another female FBI who called himself a college this fall that you are probably not depleted, the art department head passed a undercover. With talent and “matchmaker” in human even aware of. Modeling for art classes new rule allowing student models to pose wires up his sleeve, Dwek organ brokering, reports is a great employment opportunity for nude for the first time in BCC’s history. was skillfully able to walk CNN. Dwek’s partner made students at BCC and it is also an exciting Previously, only professional models had between both worlds of up a fictitious uncle, and told way to connect with fellow artists and this option. However, the hourly rate for Jewish Rabbis and Hudson Rosenbaum that her uncle students. a professional model is nearly twice as County politicians, an See Corruption on pg 12 It all started this past spring semester much, at over $15 per hour. With this new when a lot of changes were felt amongst rule instated, it became possible to use the students in the art department. The remainder of the budget in a more frugal Green Machines overall opinion of the college tends to be manner, providing models for many of the of a commuter school, so there is little or sections of art classes, and also involving no community interaction amongst peers, the students in a way that had never been especially those in different class sections. done before. While pursuing a degree in art, a strong Many of the art student models began unity throughout the student body is very to pose nude or partially nude for the important for creative growth. With focus other art classes, there were at least three on critiques and stress on brainstorming, female student models and one male the college experience for art students student model who posed clothed, but for should not be something deemed any less little or no money. This experience not important for personal growth than the only provided a sense of liberation for the classes themselves. This spring, this unity and personal See Student Art on pg 12 Giving Back to Our Community

Mitali Dave others always gives one The club came to The Enviornmental Club, planting the community garden in Ender Hall of BCC. Contributing immense happiness and be when, during the satisfaction. presidential campaign, PHOTO BY RACHEL WIELAND Writer Service isn’t something Professor Lori Talarico Michelle Ha over by East Hall in the you have to give, or and her students spent a school. They have planted Albert Einstein said, something you need to lot of time discussing the Features Editor watermelon, cucumbers, “Only a life lived for give. Service is something issues, and it was clear squash, tomatoes, and others is a life worthwhile. you want to give. that they were all excited The BCC Environmental pumpkins and are looking Try not to become a man Volunteering our time and over Barack Obama’s call Club has progressively forward to working on some of success but rather try to abilities to the creation of to the youth of America to made substantial efforts interesting projects, once become a man of value.” better tomorrow is service. get involved. to raise consciousness in the shrubbery flourishes. Service can be defined The BCC Community She realized that it the school and community Recycling and as a willingness to Services Club gives was time to start a club about environmental composting have also been work for the benefit of students an opportunity whose philosophy was matters. This past summer, ongoing missions for the those in need, without to receive service “Be the change you wish the club continued to work club. It is imperative and monetary compensation or learning recognition to see.” Once Obama was hard in an effort to elevate beneficial to process used recognition. It is a quality on their transcripts. elected, she felt even more the green movement. or discarded resources often highly regarded in a Active members who strongly that they needed “The green movement in order to create brand person. Service is a simple volunteered for one of to keep the momentum is spreading out which new products. The club act that lies at the core several possible activities alive through doing is a very positive thing,” advocates nature’s process of what makes humans within the semester will community service. “We says faculty advisor of of recycling decomposed human. It is unselfish be recognized. Activities are, in essence, a local the Environmental Club, organic materials into rich kindness and generosity, include fund raisers, food volunteering group,” she Rachel Wieland. soil. This fall, the club is acts that validate your drives, public education said. Professor Talarico During the summer, working on a science project good fortune that give programs, and other teaches basic English the club has organized composting salad scraps meaning to our lives and projects designed by the Skills courses at BCC. several diverse activities from the school cafeteria. which sustain and dignify members each semester. Upon sharing these in order to promote earth- They are also welcoming the lives of others. The Their motto is, “It’s intentions with her friendly practices. For help from students, faculty, greatest virtues are those your world. How are you students in her classes one, they have assembled that are most useful to going to help do your a community garden See Green Machines on pg 12 other people. Serving part?’’ See Community on pg 12 September 2009 BCC News Page 3 The Meadowlands, a New Convienient Campus into purchasing the building legally, an act of legislation by the end of September, would have to take place; using a loan by the Bergen and politically, other four- County Improvement year colleges (including: Authority. Rutgers, Ramapo, Farleigh Over the next three Dickinson and William years, BCC will expand in Paterson) would all oppose the Meadowlands, adding a that.” floor of classes and growing However, there is a as the student population movement in the legislation increases. Administrative to allow community colleges offices may be annexed to to offer selected Bachelor’s the new building, in order to Degree programs, such as: have more room for classes Nursing, Criminal Justice in the Paramus campus. and Teaching Education. In the future, once the Given the big demand second floor is built, BCC that there is for these jobs, is planning to collaborate there would be a way to with Felician College to have a legislature approve offer MBA programs on the it. Texas and Florida are weekends. In addition, BCC the two states that have The Meadowlands campus PHOTO BY JONA ISUFI is also interested in Ramapo, community colleges who Farleigh Dickenson and offer Bachelor’s Degree Jona Isufi the classes being offered, There are few students Felician College’s to offer programs. so for now, the school is who take classes in both Bachelor’s programs at the Once again, referring to Staff Writer looking into making half a campuses at the same new campus in the evenings. the Meadowlands campus, degree program available time, but transportation About the idea of turning the president stated: The Meadowlands at the Meadowlands. The remains an important issue. Bergen Community College “This campus is campus is the new campus Middle States is a non- Currently, there is a bus into a four-year college, something that the board has of Bergen Community profit organization that is which runs either too early President Jeremiah Ryan wanted to happen for a long College, with 1,000 students committed to improving or too late, and there is no said: time, and everyone involved enrolled for the fall semester. the general excellence of direct line which makes “It is a single biggest in the campus is extremely The courses offered by the college institutions through it very inconvenient for rumor that continues to pleased that it has had such Meadowlands are electives evaluations. students. NJ Transit and bus exist here, and I take it as a fast start. We think we to complete the Liberal Arts As the fall semester shuttle companies will be an extreme compliment to made the right decision. We degree. begins, the calendar of the contacted some time after the faculty and staff that are glad that we were able According to the Meadowlands follows an this year in order to provide people have such a good to buy a campus, instead of President of BCC, Dr. G agenda slightly different public transportation for the experience that they want building one, which is a less Jeremiah Ryan, there are from the Paramus campus. students it to become a four-year expensive and faster way some special programs that The classes begin later, on Throughout this college. The reality is that to get a new campus. I am will soon be offered, such October 5th, and the last day semester, BCC is leasing there is a political, legal really excited about it! It is as: the Sports Management, of the semester is December just two thirds of the third and logistical problem to really neat.” Retail Management, Cyber 19th. This new schedule floor of the Meadowlands take us there. Logistically, Security and Culinary may be a more convenient Campus building. By we do not have the space Program. The Middle States option for many commuter September it will use the to accommodate what a are very careful about students. whole floor. BCC is looking four year college would do; Meet Our Voices For Change: Our Student Governent Association Miguel A. Fundora Jr At Bergen Community College, The SGA is not only an outlet to discuss they strive to make sure that our voices The Student Government Association BCC problems, but it is the official line are heard through the many grape Contributing has a long history of making sure that of communication between faculty, vines of Bergen Community College. Writer our voices as students of BCC are both staff, and administration. Now it is time to meet our new Student heard and represented in our College. With a new name and a new staff, Government Association

President Vice President Secretary of Personnel Secretary of Student Affair Treasurer Augusto Suarez III Hamama Bushra Jamie Betances Cynthia Marin Seung Hoon Lee; Brian

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So BCC students, now that we have met it is our duty as students to make them the new SGA Staff, I must say that they stronger and build new ones. We can do this cannot accomplish it all alone. Although by joining SGA as senators and working past members have built these foundations, hard in order to expand our horizons. Page 4 BCC News September 2009 The Rotary Club, Commitment to Community Jona Isufi more than welcome to involved and make a change Staff Writer contribute as much as they in the world. Literacy can. is another issue that the There is a food drive club plans to address, as Bergen Community to be held on September education is very important College has a wide variety 15th. The Mariana Torres towards a better future. of clubs on campus, but a fundraiser will be held in Jim Miller emphasizes new international club joins September, also. There the club’s main goal and the list: the Rotary Club. is also a cheesecake sale purpose, stating, “All the The Rotary Club is present during September, where projects focus on how we in 217 countries worldwide, anyone can have a chance can help somebody. It is and its main goal is helping to buy cheesecakes to be nice to see how all people the community. delivered for the holidays from the community come “We want to blend the on November 16th and on together. We are here for faculty, staff and students December 19th. one reason only: What can together, because with that On November, the coat we do to help?” energy, we can accomplish drive will commence. On In the fall semester, a lot,” says Jim Miller, one President Marie Jardine at the Installation Dinner. PHOTO BY JONA ISUFI Christmas, the Rotary the Rotary Club will have of the vice presidents and Club is going to work with its weekly meeting on a former president of the world, there are children Mariana Torres is a the Student Government Tuesdays at 5.30-6.30 Rotary Club. with serious medical girl from South America Association for a toy PM by the Board Room, The current president of conditions, who do not have who had an operation drive, and will organize a adjacent to the President’s the club is Marie Jardine. the opportunity to receive with the Gift of Life. Due Christmas party for children office. All students are more The first president was Ed proper help in their home to complications, she is in a local shelter. The club is than welcome to join, as Pitarelli, who worked on countries. The Gift of Life going to be brought back looking forward to working youth is a driving force to the coat drive. They were is money that the Rotary to America, where local with other clubs in school as have success in the activities able to collect 2,000 coats, clubs collect in order to Rotary clubs are collecting well. of the Rotary club. For which were then sent to bring these children into funds. Also notable is the On May 2nd, there is more information, feel free shelters in Hackensack and the United States for proper club’s contribution towards the Gift of Life event. The to contact Marie Jardine at Paterson. medical treatment and the treatment of polio. Rotary club is hoping to [email protected]. Another important part facilities. The BCC Rotary For the fall semester, work for a better access to of the Rotary Club is the club has raised $2,000 there are several planned water in African countries Gift of Life. All over the toward this cause. events, and everyone is in order to be civically

Textbooks continued from pg 1 recommended text books for a are unable to afford the high cost NEW JERSEY CITY UNIVERSITY course on reserve in the library, of textbooks, they now have the E-texts, and etc.” option of having their books at their EMPOWERED The main objective of this is to fingertips without spending a dime. make educational resources more The textbook resolution was NJCU has everything you affordable at low cost or no cost. presented in front of faculty senate need to succeed, personally What does all this mean? This many times, but due to technicalities, INSTANT and professionally, in the means that the school is working it was rejected. The SGA was global economy. towards lowering textbook costs encouraged to review the draft as and the students should be able to avoid any legal complications DECISION to see the changes in time. They in regards to copyright issues. The will not need to spend hundreds SGA revised the draft over the last of dollars in textbooks or fail a semester, and it was presented and DAYS class because they did not have supported by the majority of the the money to buy the books and faculty senate. Attend and empower yourselfurself with an therefore missed a lot. Who wants One of the main priorities of answer before you leavee campus and to waste hundreds of dollars in this community colleges is to provide we’ll waive your $355 application fee! economy for a semester that only quality education at an affordable lasts four months? The answer is no price. Although the tuition has one. increased drastically, there still lies TRANSFER TUESDAYS The SGA have been working hope of affordable education with October 13 • November 10 • December 8 hard toward their goal to serving the help of the Textbook Resolution. 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. the students and making education Students are the main priority of Transfer Students must bring to the Offi ce more affordable. Recently, they any college, and therefore their of Undergraduate Admissions (Hepburn Hall, have worked with the library to needs and concerns should not be Room 207): Offi cial transcripts from all colleges attended, completed application and an essay. make textbooks available in the overlooked. The Resolution has All transfer students must have earned a library. This helps the students been passed, but the result is still minimum of 12 college credits with a minimum tremendously, because now books unknown. Empty words are not grade point average of 2.0. can be borrowed and taken out enough! Action is what is necessary of the library. For students who to make it a success.

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As students, we GUY WEISS, Sports Editor This is the question I through to people who weaken. hope to have the ultimate have found myself asking should be designating There is no doubt college experience PROF. LEW WHEATON, Advisor these days: what is the every minute of their that students are the adequately provided by CONTACT INFO true value of a Student time to the growing cornerstones of every the college, as we join 400 Paramus Road within an educational needs of students. I think academic institution. The clubs to discover and Paramus, NJ 07652-1595 institution? What that our administration students are the builders develop our interests and responsibility does an has worked hard to of tomorrow. They talents. ROOM: academic institution have move BCC in a direction indeed deserve utmost It is vitally important B-101 for its pupils? that student needs are PHONE: Most of all, what made a priority in every 201.493.5006/5007 role does a college educational institution administration play because it not only brings E-MAIL: in bringing out the a good name to the [email protected] full potential in all its college, but it can also THE TORCH, a member of the students? The answer to have a greater impact on Associated College Press and this question varies, but the future of our nation. the College Media Association, is there is one eternal truth If every student is given the official student newspaper of that cannot be ignored: a chance to fully flourish, Bergen Community College. The the students need the our nation will be filled purpose of THE TORCH is to report administration to invest with thriving leaders in on the events at BCC and the local in the students’ interests every field of life. community, and to offer the BCC in order to promote It is important for community a forum for expression. The opinions expressed in THE positive results from our administrators to TORCH are not neccessarily those them. come out of their offices of THE TORCH. All the materials Fall 2009 will be my and walk among the Administration plays a vital role in bringing out the full submitted to THE TORCH become last semester at BCC, and potential in students. students and interact property of THE TORCH. I am proud to say that the with them. They should day I made the decision where it stands today, but respect and attention try to put themselves in Corrections of coming to this college, unfortunately, there is a from our administration students’ shoes to better is the day that changed lot more that needs to be as some of us work day understand the problems The Torch strives for the my life forever in a very done. and night to pay our way they face. Only then can highest journalistic standards positive way. BCC has Parents do everything through college. Some of a college thrive under the and accuracy. Readers are given me opportunities they can to provide the us have children we leave banner of its students. I encouraged to contact us if they that I could have only best kind of life for at home, so we can seek hope that this message find any mistakes in any edition of hoped for in many other their children. However, better opportunities to is taken in a constructive the Torch. community colleges without love and provide for our families. light, and students are throughout New Jersey. affection, this can never Students have given the best attention Editorial and Every step I took, or the be achieved. We notice won several awards they deserve. This should decision I made, was met that a child withers away because of their then lead to a progressive Opinion Pieces with total or exceeding without proper attention dedication and services fulfillment of all student As an open public form, The success. from their parents who towards various clubs at needs. Torch welcomes guest opinion This holds true are too busy earning the BCC. They show their pieces and letters to the editor to this day, but I feel riches. This is no different greatest potential through PHOTO COURTESY BY from any member of the Bergen as if something has from a student attending the activities of such MCT CAMPUS Community College community. Materials should be submitted to [email protected] or delivered to The Torch office, Roving Reporter B-101. Such submissions must include the writer’s name, contact “What advice would you give to incoming BCC students? information and affiliation with the iffany artin college. Students should include T M their major; faculty and staff should Staff Writer include campus title or position. Opinion pieces are limited to 600 Carolina Blandon Castno Cesar Alvarez words and letters to the editor to Major: Liberal Arts Major: Criminal Justice 200 words. The Torch reserves the right to edit and to refuse “Bergen Community College “Follow the dream that publication of any submission. is one of the best community makes you happy, not the colleges in the state. You one that makes you feel should get involved in the empty.” different activities the college has, such as clubs, sports, etc. It will help you to prepare for the future.”

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“I would advise [incoming “Concentrate on your BCC students] not to slack off school work. You might and pay attention because think it is easy but it’s not you are only here for two easy. You have to be hard- years and then you are going working and determined.” to transfer. So, you should make the best of it and study hard. Page 6 Opinions and Editorials September 2009 Are You Ready For a Four-Year College? Rachel Kaminer are rising.” Because of the the questions that ask you source. Regardless of the possible. economic downfall, tuition about your future plans result of your FAFSA, it In conclusion, yes, the Copy Editor increase is another issue. such as: your career of is important to apply for transfer process is a difficult Some of the college prices choice, your major, or what every scholarship that you (and expensive) one, but the Some people go to a can be as much as $50,000 a aid you are applying for. possibly can. rewards are sure to be great. community college to year (Ex: NYU). However, This is what people look at The last important step All students should benefit simply graduate and get a this is not a cause for panic to see whether you get the in transferring to a four- from the transfer services two-year degree. However, right away. financial aid of not. Give year college is to meet that are being offered at most people go to a One of the things that a lot of thought to these the deadlines. Deadlines BCC in room A-123. As a community college in hopes transfer students rely on questions. They are what are very important in the student who is looking to of transferring to a four-year to go to a four-year school people look at the most, in transfer procedure, and to graduate in less than two school at a later time. are scholarships. “There is addition to your GPA and even be considered for a semesters, I have learned the The classes that you more than $143 billion in extracurricular activities. college. Some colleges, importance of such services should focus on in the financial aid available. And, To be eligible for any such as Georgian Court at educational institutions. community college are despite all these college scholarships or financial College in New Jersey, It is important that called General Education price increases, a college aid, the first thing that you have Rolling Admissions. we apply for as many Requirements. Most of these education remains an need to do is to fill out the What this means is that scholarships and grants will transfer to a four-year affordable choice for most FAFSA form. This form candidates have a larger as possible during the college quickly and easily. families,” collegeboard. can be found online at: window, usually about economic crisis that we are Be sure to also consult an com adds. The problem is www.fafsa.edu.gov . What six months, to submit facing in this country. If academic advisor to see that most students don’t the FAFSA determines applications. Some colleges these services are available, what classes will transfer to apply for financial aid and is your expected family with Rolling Admissions then why is it so hard to your school of choice. a lot of them do not know contribution toward college, do not have an ‘end-date’ seek them out? I encourage One of the biggest what scholarships are out and if you are eligible for to submit applications. all students to make time problems with four-year there. financial aid at a school or When they acquire as and do their research to plan schools is how expensive To apply for a not. Just because you are many applications as they their journey for a four-year some of them can be. scholarship, you will need not eligible for financial can, that is when they stop college as soon as they enter According to collegeboard. to fill out an application. aid at a school does not taking them. Regardless, BCC. com, “There’s no escaping One of the most important mean that you cannot get a it is important to submit the fact that college prices parts of the application is scholarship from an outside your application as early as Community College Opportunities

Natalia Ciesla much money they spend on post- are attending private universities The quality of education at secondary education. to take advantage of summer Bergen Community College is Contributing More and more people are classes offered at local community comparable to that of a four-year Writer registering at community colleges, colleges. For a margin of the price, institution. The professors that teach In an ethics class during Summer rushing to fill their class schedules degree requirements can be attained at BCC are no less qualified than Session II at Bergen Community with required courses. As the locally. No more summer vacation those who are employed at brand- College, a professor’s absence did scramble for jobs grows, adult this year; education does not come name universities. It is the amount not deter the students from getting students who have already earned for free in these hard times. of dedication and determination that their schoolwork done. degrees fill up the seats that were At Bergen Community College, the student has that matters more The relationship of the professor previously empty. the enthusiasm for classes seems to than the amount of money that they with the students was so strong In New Jersey, some community be bigger. When a professor arrives can dole out. Just going to classes is that despite the lack of instruction, colleges are offering college credits late to a class, the initial reaction the first step, but it is participation everybody in the classroom at no cost to unemployed workers. that is expected from students in student life that will make you congregated into groups. Talk of Perhaps this new practice is put in is relief or happiness. There is a truly well rounded. desertion was overpowered by the place because of a desperate attempt widely understood “twenty minute If you want to become a desire to learn; the summer heat to salvage the economy. Whatever rule”: if a professor is absent for successful person, you have to be a outside did nothing to prevent the it is, it will certainly create more longer than twenty minutes past the successful student. Many of Bergen mind from focusing. Students that job opportunities for the newly- original start time of the class, the Community College’s graduates passed by the room in the hallway educated graduates. students are no longer obligated to have gone on to four-year public nearby looked in disbelief at the Before the economic decline, stay. This seems to be a law of the and private universities. It would dedicated people inside. Clearly, a many people thought of local past; students now want to stay so be fair to say that the community breakthrough had been made. community colleges as a last resort they can get their money’s worth. college experience significantly During the recent economic instead of an opportunity. Now, Attending Bergen Community increases the number of college struggles that have taken over the even the students at the nation’s College after going to a large graduates; the experience eases the country, attitudes concerning the top private universities are taking university was certainly not my difficult transition of dependant, community college system have advantage of the community college original plan for 2009. However, high school life to independent shifted. It seems as if the widespread system. The hefty price tag on after attending some classes at BCC college life. problem of financial insecurity has credit hours in a lot of our nation’s and meeting some of the students, I driven people to be cautious of how colleges causes the students that have had only positive experiences.

Recession Jobs continued from pg 1 thrive during a recession. roughly one-sixth of the Guide: Recession Resistant environmental monitoring offer plenty of employment Butcher also advises that, entire U.S. economy Jobs.” He provides an experts, and environmental positions. In his article, “High-growth areas like the and it has an impact on example: “If you’re first policy integration. Butcher lists out popular Sun Belt offer much better every American,” reports generation Chinese, with SECURITY. “Crime jobs in the “tech field,” prospects than the Rust Jonathan Mann from business skills and Chinese doesn’t stop during a such as: “software design/ Belt.” CNN. As a huge industry, language skills, you’re in recession, and police development, networking/ ENERGY. To combat the healthcare is also a hotspot good shape.” officers, port security system administration, issue of energy, President for secure job opportunities. ENVIRONMENTAL specialists and international business administration Obama recently enacted BLS reports, “Seven of SECTOR. The forecast for security experts will (software implementation), the American Recovery and the twenty fastest growing environmental jobs also continue to be in demand,” testing/quality assurance, Reinvestment Act, reports occupations are health looks very promising. Vault Challenger explains. One of database administration and the White House. The care related.” Inasmuch, Career Advice states that, the hottest jobs in this sector technology executive.” plan “include[s] more than President Obama hopes to “Environmental engineers, is gaming surveillance Obviously, no job $60 billion in clean energy reform this industry, as he hazardous materials officers, (the guys who or career is 100 percent investments that will jump- campaigns a new healthcare removal specialists, oversee casinos). BLS recession-proof. Even start our economy and proposal across the nation. pollution prevention, states that this occupation unemployment is up 9.4 build the clean energy jobs INTERNATIONAL energy efficiency, and “is expected to grow by 34 percent as of July, according of tomorrow.” According BUSINESS. Could environmental science percent between 2006 and to BLS. To find job security to Colin Dunn’s, “Jobs emerging markets at a and protection technicians 2016, which is much faster and success, find out where in Alternative Energy global level pave the are among the ‘hottest than the average.” the job-trends are heading Industries are Taking Off”, way to success? “If you jobs’ according to the U.S. TECHNOLOGY. With and enter or transition to a such promising careers have a strong knowledge Department of Labor.” computers and other hot career you will love. fall under: “wind, solar, of other cultures, and an Other popular professions technological advances hydrogen, bioenergy and ability to work in another Vault mentioned were: consuming almost every biofuels.” country, you’ll find plenty conservation biologists, aspect of our lives, it is no HEALTHCARE. “The of opportunities,” says industrial ecologists, water surprise that the technology healthcare industry is Challenger in “Survival and wastewater experts, field is here to stay and will September 2009 Features Page 7 FEATURES Page 8 Features September 2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince We Were Promised Jetpacks “These Four Walls” Juan Saliba Contributing Jessica Stroh Rabbit, also on Fat Cat Writer Layout Editor Records. The band’s debut album “These Four Here is a little back-story Walls” has managed to put to all you reviewers - I own Adam Thomson, Michael all the books, have seen all Palmer, Sean Smith, and the movies, and have even Darren Lackie on the taken a crack at trying out indie rock map. the dire Harry Potter video “These Four Walls” games. It’s safe to say that is nothing short of the I am a bit of a Harry Potter perfect storm. Dramatic nerd. ascents that climb at just As I walked into the the right time mixed theatre and took my seat, We Were Promised Jetpacks with thunderous down I already realized that the pours, are the perfect director wouldn’t have Scotland’s latest combination to leave you been able incorporate every import, We Were Promised feeling invigorated, alive, aspect of the book into film. A scene shot from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Jetpacks, will make you and desperately seeking I was curious about which feel as if you are soaring more. parts of the book would be Hermione are talking about not reach my expectations. high right from the first Currently, the band’s excluded, and which parts the “Chosen One” Harry As I exited the theatre, climb in “It’s Thunder and premiere video for would be integrated along quips up saying that he is I felt very disappointed as It’s Lightening.” their single “Roll Up with the original storyline. the chosen one in a cocky I felt that they could have Infused with heartfelt Your Sleeves” is in the As the film started, attitude promptly getting hit done much more to make melodies, a hazy post- running on mtvU for “The I waited patiently to be on the head by Hermione. the movie experience better. punk vibe, and plenty Week’s Best Freshman put under the “Imperius Unfortunately, the If you are just a casual fan of Adam’s irresistible Video.” Already gaining Curse”, so to speak, and pace of the movie felt a or just a casual moviegoer, I Scottish accent, “These international appeal, let the film take its course. bit rushed. It was as if the recommend you to go ahead Four Walls”, released this We Were Promised Unfortunately, whoever director was running out of and see it. On the other hand, past summer, is an album Jetpacks’ debut album is cast the spell wasn’t too time, therefore, shortening if you’re a Potter fanatic comprised of a perfect a guaranteed success over powerful as I slowly started the scenes. However, in like me and enjoy the series ode to dreamy days, folk here in the states. to lose focus during the limiting the scenes, it immensely, then I highly pop rock, and passionate The band, formed film and found my mind seemed as though he forgot advise not seeing the film. lyrics about love and life. in Edinburgh in 2003, beginning to wander. to include the crucial details You will spend more time We Were Promised launches their American The film contained the specific scene entailed. criticizing the film more Jetpacks successfully tour this fall. some incredibly hilarious The “epic finale” fell flat. than enjoying the movie. pulls off an powerful, epic parts which set the tone for I was expecting so much sound while retaining PHOTO COURTESY BY the movie very well, for more from this highly- PHOTO COURTESY BY a hazy, mellow quality WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ instance when Harry and awaited film, but sadly it did WWW.HOLLYWOOD.COM reminiscent of Frightened WEWEREPROMISEDJETPACKS Book Review: Three Cups of Tea Huma Munir camp leading to K2. Korphe, The book also points out a secluded village located in Mortenson’s most striking Editor-in-Chief northern Pakistan, was where ability to mingle and adapt Mortenson found the purpose wherever he goes. Perhaps In the remote regions of of his life – he wanted to that’s the reason why Pakistan, where terrorism build schools where people Mortenson has been able to has erupted and educational were deprived of all kinds of take on this huge mission, institutions are being bombed, education. even greater than surmounting one man is fighting his way For a year, Mortenson lived the highest and most brutal to build schools. He believes a very poor life, spending his mountain regions of the education is the only solution nights in the car and thinking World. to fight terrorism. of ways to raise money for “You can hand out You might be surprised the children in Korphe. He condoms, drop bombs, build to know that this man is an sent out many letters to roads, or put in electricity, but American and his name is charity organizations and until the girls are educated a Greg Mortenson. The book, celebrities but only received society won’t change,” says Three Cups of Tea, is about one response from Dr. Jean Greg Mortenson. Mortenson’s struggle to build Hoerni who later founded the I would recommend this one school at a time. The book Central Asia Institute with book to every American for starts off with the background Mortenson’s help. the kind of heroism and ideals on Mortenson’s life and Today, the CAI helps build that it entails. We can all read his ordeal to surmount the schools in the regions that are this book and feel proud of the second highest mountain in being enveloped by the most services that our countrymen the world, K2. The mountain brutal forces that world has have offered to the World. is located in one the highest ever encountered: terrorism. On information on how mountain ranges known as Many times, Mortenson’s life you can help CAI, please the Himalayas. has been in serious danger visit: www.gregmortenson. Though Mortenson never because of his work but com. reached the peak, his life even the most serious threats took a dramatic turn while have failed to put down his PHOTO COURTESY BY One man’s fight to build one school at a time. coming down from the base diligence to work for the poor. WWW.IKAT.ORG Robin and the 7 Hoods Leads the Way for 2010 Islam Elshami and so much more, but we have yet Producer Charet said in an You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight.” Josheline Teran to see what Broadway will bring to interview, “The intersection of the It will be scored by Sammy Cahn us in the year 2010. sexual revolution and Camelot years and James Van Heusen and will Contributing Writers This year, Broadway is making will come to life every night on our be directed and choreographed by New York City is known for a new adaptation of the 1964 Rat stage. That moment in time, which multi-Tony Award-nominee Casey many great things, and most Pack film, Robin and the 7 Hoods, personifies “cool” is at the heart Nicholaw. prominently for presenting great into a more modern musical show of our show and, thankfully, we Broadway shows bring out the Broadway shows. Broadway has starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, have the wonderful songs by Cahn dull atmosphere of movies into the always led fans to watch musicals Sammy Davis Jr., Bing Crosby, and Van Heusen which eloquently world of enormous imagination to and on-stage productions that have Peter Falk and Barbara Rush. It is a express all that make that period attract crowds within America. This been among paths of extraordinary musical comedy announced by the unique.” year we are really looking forward success. show’s producers – Bruce Charet, Robin and the 7 Hoods will to some jaw-dropping adventure We have already seen some of Dennis Mastro, Dennis Farina, feature a book by Peter Ackerman, on-stage! Don’t miss out on any the greatest shows such as Wicked, Billy Campbell and the executive who is the author of the off- Broadway shows that NYC has to Mamma Mia! The Little Mermaid producer, Barry Brown. Broadway comedy named “Things offer you on the upcoming months! September 2009 Features Page 9 The Moog “Razzmatazz Orfeum” District 9 Jessica Stroh If one word could Layout Editor best describe the sound of these Hungarian rockers, it would be: “charming.” Formed circa 2004 in Budapest, The Moog is one of the first alternative rock bands from Hungary to be signed to an American Label. Hailing inspiration from Bauhaus, The Smiths, The Clash, and other sultry European rock and art pop, The Moog manages to nail a sexy vampiric sound precisely with their sophomore release “Razzmatazz Orfeum.” The single, “You Raised a Vampire” is a song reminiscent of everything good Gris Grimly brings Razzmatazz Orfeum’s vampiric about rock from the past and sure to be appeal to life. an indie dance hit of the future. Tonyo’s enchanting vocals combined with fun The Moog’s sound isn’t the only guitars, stellar use of the synthesizer, and thing that alludes to vampirism. The District 9 is a satirical work of art depicting the violenece inflicted by humans. seductive rhythm guarantees The Moog “Razzmatazz Orfeum” cover art is as the next big overseas import. illustrated by Gris Grimly, famed artist Natalia Ciesla populace. The area that Channeling the 60s rock sound of of Edgar Allen Poe’s reissues, giving the is fenced off to house the the Beatles and Beach Boys, there is album an old school gothic image appeal. Contributing America, watch out, the Hungarians are alien minority is called something sweet and darkly romantic Writer “District 9”. It is a clear about “Razzmatazz Orfeum.” The album invading and they bring good music with winds you through an exciting dramatic them. reference to the genocides mystery of rock, pop, and dance, holding “District 9”, a that are being inflicted PHOTO COURTESY BY directorial debut of Neill upon human beings in its own every step of the way. WWW.ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET Blomkamp, is an original the real world. In the film that manages to make film, the hostile humans Concert Review: Jet Lag Gemini insightful commentary on ridicule the aliens and the human condition. wreak much unjustified Jessica Stroh The show was electric, presence, and a great set Although the basic violence and death upon to say the least. At a venue list, contributed to the Layout Editor premise of the story is the them. The gore and blood packed with fans, friends, band’s already stellar same as many other films that is shown may be seen Jet Lag Gemini is a new and old faces, Jet Lag performance ability. of the genre, it is filled with as extremely gory, but four-piece rock band from Gemini took the stage to Vlad’s guitar solos not underlying allegorical I believe these aspects Northern New Jersey. Best perform another one of only sounded amazing, their legendary rock and but also were captivating elements. Twenty years are needed in order to characterized by their punk prior, an alien mother truly portray the pain and rock sound reminiscent of roll sets. The crowd’s to watch. Of course, front man Misha, performed ship housing millions suffering that result from bands like Green Day, the of creatures arrived in ignorance. group released their debut his famous “crowd EP in 2006 followed walk,” relying only on the the South-African city The cinematography by their first full length literal support of the fans of Johannesburg. The of Trent Opaloch is EP in 2008. Members to hold him up while still curiosity of the humans instrumental in relaying include lead vocalist managing to sound spot located nearby got the best the documentarian feel and guitar-player, Misha on. JLG incorporated of them, and they forcibly of the film. The mock Safonov, guitarist Vlad a new song into their opened up the ship. interviews and news clips Gheorghiu, bassist Matt set list “Freight Train,” Johannesburg becomes draw the viewer into the Gheorghiu and drummer which is set to be on their infested with these foreign story by allowing many Dan DiLeberto. second studio album. It creatures, and the human moments of comic relief Previous shows have is rumored that Mark population, overwhelmed as well as a secondary placed JLG playing Hoppus of Blink-182 will by the myriad of aliens, outlook into the story. alongside famous Jet Lag Gemini be working with Jet Lag is forced to rely on the “District 9” is a film bands including The on this upcoming release. government to control the that transcends genre All-American Rejects, enthusiasm soared to high Overall, the show was situation. categorizations and is Socratic, Halifax, and voltage when the opening fun, energetic, and the Jet A private firm by the something that will stay many other popular punk guitar riff for their single Lag boys did an amazing name of Multi-National with you long after you and rock bands. On August “Run This City” blasted job of delivering exactly United ends up in power, have left the theater. 13, 2009, Jet Lag played through the crowded what they serve up best… and the trigger-happy their most recent show at venue. rock and roll. men that are in charge the Bowery Ballroom in Jet Lag Gemini did not disappoint as the at MNU, build what are NYC along with Lights PHOTO COURTESY essentially concentration Resolve, The Cannon set progressed. Tight WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ PHOTO COURTESY BY JETLAGGEMINI camps for the Alien WWW.SCIFIWIRE.COM Logic, and The Rivalry. sound, charismatic stage True Blood Cesar Alvarez Sookie Stackhouse books. Blood quenches their thirst. Contributing True Blood, the vampire In the first season of True Writer series based on Charlaine Blood, we experience a Harris’s books has shown rollercoaster ride since there Vampires. Just the word us a new breed of vampires. is a murderer on the loose in sends shivers down our Gone are the loner vamps the town of Bon Temps and spine. that hide dark secrets and the residents are blaming When we think of the puny humans who show one of the local vampires. Vampires we think of cold ignorance. The premise The town locals are and soul-less creatures, of the show is simple richly portrayed in this roaming at night in search but powerful: It portrays ensemble cast consisting for human blood. Ranging vampires that are tired of of Anna Paquin (X-men), from Bram Stoker’s Dracula living in the darkness as Stephen Moyer (Bill), Ryan to Mel Brooks’ comedic they rise from their coffins Kwanten (Jason), Sam interpretation of Dracula, trying to co-exist with Trammel (Sam Merlotte), we are shown a well-spoken human beings. Nelsan Ellis (in a scene- man with a hidden dark These True Blood vamps stealing role as Lafayette), side. are lean, mean, and do not Rutina Wesley (Tara), and As times change, so do take nonsense from anyone. many others. The current, our perception with the Additionally, these vamps second season has given Vampire mythos, from do not need to kill humans PHOTO CREDIT BY Kristin Bauer, Alexander Skarsgard and Patrick Gallagher, starring on Anne Rice to Stephenie any longer since a new WWW.HOLLYWOOD.COM Meyer to Charlaine Harris’s Japanese drink called True HBO series, True Blood . Page 10 Features September 2009 Michael Jackson’s America’s Favorite Drive-In Legacy Will Go On Michelle Ha support for who Michael Features Editor Jackson was and what he still stands for today. Throughout his personal After months of catchy life, he overcame the mental commercials teasing fast- entrapment of his abusive food lovers in the area, childhood and the many America’s favorite drive-in controversial allegations restaurant opened its very which he was acquitted of. first location in Bergen Jackson was an influential County this past summer. person to many people Aside from the fact that and provided hope to the it is making traffic boom lives of the less fortunate on Route 17 in Hasbrouck and a success story to Heights, the popularity of everyone who doubted A carhop brings food to the car. the likelihood of having the place is attested by the one. He was someone who number of cars waiting with a hearty dose of warm, Sonic’s breakfast’s menu is Michael Jackson, King of Pop was, undoubtedly, larger to be served by Sonic’s meaty chili and cheese. available all throughout the cheerful carhops on roller- Sonic is also popular day. Ruben Hughes than life. Jackson was an outlet to rough days and an skates. Sonic is a fun spot for their broad list of drink Sonic allots the 1950’s Contributing inspiration to many people’s for fast food and serves as mishmashes. The slushies, drive-in diner feel with Writer long term goals. a great addition to the area. shakes, smoothies, and its provisions served by Known as the “King His cadence, musical Sonic’s menu provides limeades are what Sonic waiters and waitresses on of Pop”, Michael Joseph intellect, and inventive style a sheer variety of familiar is well applauded for, and roller-skates. Sonic brings Jackson gave the world have forever changed the favorites as any fast- are must-haves in order back the “happy days” with his finest contribution in a Rhythm & Blues genre. food restaurant does, to fulfill the total Sonic their clear motto being that culture which has thrived With over 750 million counting hamburgers, experience. the old ways are the best since the beginning of time. records sold worldwide, cheeseburgers, and fries. Another great factor ways. His success as an entertainer 17 number one singles, But unlike McDonald’s that sets Sonic apart from The downbeat, however, has been widely noticed and 13 Grammy Awards – and Wendy’s, Sonic offers most fast-food restaurants is that the restaurant is on by his large list of musical Jackson’s career can only more choices accompanied is that Sonic offers Happy a usually-busy highway. achievements, but also by be described as fulfilling. by better taste. Chili cheese Hour. Happy Hour is every Going for lunch or dinner the humanitarian efforts he He gave us the robot, the tots, popcorn chicken and day from 2pm-4pm during at a peak time, can be a became known for. moonwalk, “Beat it”, “Rock cherry limeades are some of which the drinks are sold logistical nightmare. The Donating millions with You”, and “Thriller”, the most enticing picks on at half the original price. food can be a bit greasy, but of dollars to 39 various but most important of all, he the menu. They even serve You can try almost 168,894 it is still fast food at best. charities around the gave us a friend. He gave us hot dogs otherwise known drink combinations for half a friend who will always be PHOTO COURTESY BY globe as well as his own, as “coneys” smothered the cost. Not to mention, WWW.THEFUNTIMESGUIDE.COM through the Heal the World instilled in all of our hearts Foundation, Jackson has set and in history. Michael a notable example of what Jackson’s lyrical talent and a true legend is. His love giving heart will never go The Time for people can be notarized untold. by the amount of growing PHOTO COURTESY BY EBONY MAGAZINE Traveler’s Wife

Natalia Ciesla Aion Contributing skill based. Writer However, the “The Time Traveler’s main attraction Wife” is a romantic drama that makes Aion that is an adaptation of the different from novel written by Audrey these games is Niffenegger. the advanced The film focuses on the flight system and love story of Henry and its role in player Clare. Henry has a genetic versus player disorder that allows him (PvP). to sift through time and Aion has a Clare is a young girl who system where is in love with him. An characters are older Henry meets the child version of Clare in a In the world of videogames, it is either about capable of in- losing or winning. meadow and subsequently CARTOON BY DAVID SERPA game flight in charms her into a romance. David Serpa certain areas. This Clare, enamored by the feature has a profound affect Contributing princely Henry, tries all on the PvP gameplay. The that she can do to be with Writer PvP is generally skill based, the man of her dreams, and not so much equipment even when he leaves her NC Soft’s latest based (the exact opposite of alone for months on end. upcoming release Aion WoW). It is entirely possible Henry cannot control when The Time Traveler’s Wife is a sappy romance film that oozes in sentimentality. Online: The Tower of for a lower-level player to he “disappears” to enter Eternity is currently defeat a higher-level player a different time, and this screen falls short of having could be her grandfather available for pre-order. in combat. In a simpler inability is the main cause any real substance. is suspicious, if not Many speculate precisely perspective, it would be the for conflict between the The scripted exchanges ridiculous. what this game has to offer same as comparing a chase two lovers. between Clare and Henry If you are looking to see the gamer community, and between a cat and a dog. Although this film are extremely cliché a formulaic “feel-good” is clearly trying to play and the movie seems to movie, then this is definitely quite frankly, it’s about time The dog, being the higher involve an overabundance the chick flick to see. “The somebody shed some light level player with no flight upon the emotions of the audience, it fails in of “kissing” scenes that Time Traveler’s Wife” is on just what exactly Aion is skills, is much stronger and act as time-fillers. It is a sappy romance film that all about. is capable of dealing an captivating the viewer for longer than the duration difficult to relate to the oozes in sentimentality. During an interview with obscene amount of damage characters or to care about The story telling is doubtful an anonymous beta tester, in one hit. However, the cat, of the story. Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams may be their misfortunes, because and downright boring; it is it was mentioned that Aion being a lower level player the entire premise of the a poor excuse for a drama. is both mechanically and with a lot of experience in aesthetically pleasing, but the deep-rooted, passionate film is unrealistic. The visually, very much the flight, is capable of dealing young Clare’s immediate relationship that they PHOTO COURTESY BY same as World of Warcraft/ a little bit of damage at a attempt to convey on the attraction to a man that WWW.HOLLYWOOD.COM Guild Wars. Graphically, time, but can easily dodge it is similar to WoW, but the dog’s ferocious blows. with a more advanced In WoW, the system of flight character creater. Much like See Aion on pg 13 Guild Wars, it is entirely September 23, 2009 @ Anna Maria Ciccone Theater Bergen Community College 400 Paramus Road Paramus, NJ 07652

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Corruption continued from pg 2 Student Art continued from pg 2 model, but also enabled classes throughout the to model. These students urgently needed a kidney. there. Dwek was able to the art students to visit week so they had the volunteered their time in Rosenbaum said he could provide hundreds of video and and participate in each opportunity to paint or order to assist their peers. arrange a kidney donation audio recordings of the public other’s classes. A sense of draw from more or specific The excitement amongst from an Israeli individual officials’ manipulative grafts community was born. models, especially within the students in the art for the price of $160,000. He amongst one another. Just to “While posing, models the Tuesday and Friday department is new and would give the poor donor give an idea of what went could observe from a new morning painting classes. fresh. For the first time, it $10,000 to sell his kidney, on as they contrived shady perspective, the classroom, With students more freely feels as if Bergen is not just according to the Washington business deals: Hoboken’s learning process, and see moving throughout the a place to take classes, but Post. Rosenbaum was not mayor, Mr. Cammarano what the other art students classes, a communication a place to learn and grow a licensed physician or a took office July 1st, and were creating”, one model about art and creative as an artist. Hopefully medical professional but almost immediately partook stated, “the result was process developed at the this creative buzz will he admitted to have been in corrupt transactions. The inspiring for models, school. continue to surge in the trafficking kidneys for a Wall Street Journal states, “he students, and professors.” Eventually, the budget fall semester with the new decade now. When asked was charged with accepting More students began was completely depleted budget that will bring how many transplants he had $25,000 in cash bribes from to model. Many students for the spring. However, ample opportunities. arranged, Rosenbaum said, Mr. Dwek in return for started to attend different several students continued “Quite a lot,” as he told CNN. promising support for zoning Dwek, according to changes for a high-rise Mr. Giving Back Wall Street Journal, was Dwek said he wanted to continued from pg 2 also involved in money- build. Mr. Cammarano is so last spring, Talarico received positive Their second purpose is to work laundering operations, such as new to the mayor’s job that feedback and, although it was the end in conjunction with all other clubs. counterfeiting ladies’ brand- an events poster outside his of the semester, six students came to Although the club ran a span of only 3 name handbags. Prosecutors office still lists the name of the first of three meetings the club held. weeks last semester, they managed to allege that rabbis understood the previous mayor, David About 25 additional students signed up at collaborate with the GLBT club’s bake the money was coming from Roberts, on it.” the Club Day last May. sale to help raise money for AIDS. In this criminal transactions yet they It is said that much of After attending new student semester, there are already preliminary continued to use non-profit the bribery would be used orientation over the summer, where over plans to work with the Environmental organizations to siphon off for the officials’ campaign fifty students showed real interest in the Club and the STAR Club. the dirty money into their elections. Some people club, Professor Talarico is very optimistic “We are open to work with any club that synagogues, as posted by are disappointed, while that they will be successful. Early in the asks us to join in. In addition, members of Wall Street Journal. They others are surprised. Some fall semester the club will hold elections the club will sometimes work in smaller were able to launder three have become more cynical and formalize the status of the club and groups of their own making. There are million to Dwek. The Wall than ever. The race for NJ its executive members. already a few members who intend to visit Street Journal also states Governor between Chris The club has two functions. First, they kids with cancer at Hackensack Hospital that Principle Rabbi of Christie (U.S. attorney) and will focus on one main project each year. to read them stories, and there’s a group Congregation Ohel Yaacob, John Corzine (NJ Governor) Their first project is to work on feeding who will be singing holiday songs at a Eliahu Ben Haim, “accepted is pending, with corruption the hungry children in New Jersey. local nursing home come December. We a $50,000 check from Dwek, now a focal point. And some Professor Talarico states, “As part of a are open to all good ideas that help serve which was drawn from an are still wondering if this larger coalition of New Jersey colleges, the community in any way”, Professor account held by a phony crazy ordeal will ever be we will focus on ways to eradicate this Talarico suggests. company set up by the FBI for made into a movie. problem. We hope to have a speaker, a As Confucius said, “He, who wishes Mr. Dwek to help facilitate food drive, a fundraiser, and a public to secure the good of others, has already the investigation.” education program to help people access secured his own.” The scandalous aid they may be entitled to like food The Community Service Club meets shenanigansMSU-Bergen CC did4.9x7.5 not 8/25/09 stop 2:39 PM Page 1 stamps and donations from area food on Thursdays in room L141 from 12:30 banks.” to 1:30.

Innovative Thinking. Green Machines continued from pg 1 Extraordinary Opportunities. and staff that can help with bottle an ecological sanctuary for our and paper collections on campus. local wildlife,” says Wieland. This past June, the club The BCC Environmental participated in a festival focused Club associate with NJDEP on creating a sustainable future. (New Jersey Department of “Moving Towards Sustainability” Environmental Protection), organized by Leigh Merinoff AASHE (Association for the in Haworth, New Jersey is an Advancement of Sustainability in environmental group featuring Higher Education), and ACUPUCC a variety of informative (American Colleges and University demonstrations and developments Presidents’ Climate Commitment) in which people can learn about to raise attentiveness of the impact ways on how to make tremendous everyone has on the environment. changes for a greener ecosystem. It is unambiguous to say that the Over 250 people arrived, including Environmental Club has achieved many new organizations that majestic measures in working envision eco-sensitive choices. towards a greener environment. The festival focused on topics This is also in great thanks to about how to grow organic food, Dean P. J. Ricatto, BCC’s Dean of can foods, how to have bees in Math and Science, who has been the backyard and grow edibles in very obliging on moving green Montclair State University. urban settings, as well as many initiatives to the forefronts of BCC. Learning that transforms lives. other initiatives on serving an eco- “Being sustainable is intricate. It Students at Montclair State gain a competitive edge through a unique combination friendly environment. is important to be very mindful. It is of inspired teaching, in-depth learning, and state-of-the-art facilities. Montclair In addition to all their recent a challenge, but an important one,” State offers 250 undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations, and achievements, the club is working says Rachel Wieland. There will be a on converting grass to native statewide conference on September graduate programs in nearly 100 fields of study. grasses in the cistern in front of 25th, 2009 where all students from Our world-renowned faculty transforms traditional Attend One of Our Open Houses to Learn More the parking deck. Native grass is the college are invited to learn more learning with cutting-edge technology to create more beneficial for many reasons. about renewing energy and other programs that deliver an exciting real-world Undergraduate Open Houses: October 11 Native grass only grows to a community service projects. For education. We offer the best of both worlds: the November 8 certain height so you don’t need to more information on how you can opportunities of a large university combined with Register Online mow them or deposit pesticide on participate in helping with a greener the individual attention of a small college. them. They are more nutritious and world, stop by the Environmental Montclair State. Elevating the art of higher education…every day. filter residue and chemicals from Club or contact Rachel Wieland at overflowing. Native grasses are [email protected]. prone to recycling its nutrients and are tailored to subsist in virtually any soil states. “Being the green person I am, this is great because 1 Normal Avenue • Montclair, NJ 07043 • www.montclair.edu it will eventually attract more birds and wildlife. The grass will become September 2009 The Torch Page 13

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School Construction continued from pg 1 administration. Clubs will The New Student Center space to openly socialize have to find a way to carry will have a bigger seating and clubs will be together. out their activities without and eating area, while the But they should try to proper room during this main entrance will have a speed up the construction time. large canopy outside that process to avoid any The biggest students will be able to inconvenience, because inconvenience that students stand under and wait for of increasing student are expected to face during the bus. traffic at BCC,” states the construction is the “…Overall, I think Vice President of Student “lack of Student Center,” it is going to allow for Government, Hamama warns V.P. Dacey. “Once broader activity and more Bushra, in reference to the construction [begins], it is [coordination] than in the growing number of student rehabilitation. So we are past. I think that it is going enrollment at BCC. not building a new Student to give the clubs a more The Student Center’s Center; we are stripping professional place in which construction date will be that and building it in the they can socialize and deal finalized after a new bid current space,” he explains. with all the club activities,” is presented in front of This means that for the time says Dr. Ralph Choonoo the board in November, being, we will completely about the construction. according to V.P. Dacey. lose the Student Center The construction will Until then, students can space, which starts from bring all the clubs together anticipate a lot of change the entrance in front of along with the Student at BCC for the upcoming Dunkin Donuts and Pizza Government Association semesters. Parlor and leads to the and The Torch. “It is good Welcome Center. that students will have more

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hard throughout the month Danielle Soong, two of the with a matchup against about further progress of the Guy Weiss of August in preparation for six returning players from Lackawanna College team. Sports Editor the upcoming season. We last year’s campaign, are on September 12th. Still, volleyball is not have a very talented group presumed to be the team’s The home opener takes all of what this team is “We will be able to defeat that will be able to go as far veteran leaders. place on October 16th at about. In an effort to help anyone as long as we are as Nationals as long as we The rest of the six 7:00 PM against Union, the community, the team one,” said Lombana while take on one opponent at a returning players are Jessica Bergen’s nemesis. There has a slew of community talking about the Women’s time,” says Lombana. Rojas, Maria Misko, Diana are 17 chances to watch outreach programs set up. Volleyball team at BCC. Also affecting this Rodriguez, and Ayisha the women’s volleyball This includes a visit to The women’s volleyball change is the prospect of Imoro. There are some new team play. Seven games a local high school for a team is motivated. After having the championship players this year that will are at home not including volleyball clinic and helping a subpar season last year, on Bergen’s home court, be learning from the team’s the regional, district, and Habitat for Humanity build where the team finished should the team make it veterans and contributing national games that the a house. The team was below .500, Coach Lombana that far. Bergen Women’s everything they can to team could be playing at the even charitable enough to is certain that this year is Volleyball is eager to return the success of the team. end of a successful season. tolerate my bad playing, going to go very differently, to the dominance it enjoyed Some of the new players “We will have a great and not laugh too hard, because of the leadership a few seasons ago. are: Natalie Mooney, Allie deal of firepower hitting when I unsuccessfully and cohesiveness that is There are a few Ronchi, Ellesse Ogando, at the net balanced with attempted to spike the ball clearly present on the team. recognizable faces returning and Dalis Argueta. good blocking and most while practicing with them “The members of the to the program this year. The upcoming season importantly, consistent for a few minutes. team have been working very Mary Antimisiaris and kicks off on the road defense,” says Lombana September 2009 Sports Page 15 Around The Den Season Full of Greetings Andrew Merino A. Martinez were no Big East teams that got ranked. However, Cincinnati, Staff Writer Contributing Pittsburgh, West Virginia and 1. Kean University Writer New Jersey’s own Rutgers, Kean University’s football team will open did receive ranking votes and their season with a match against Delaware It is back to school time should all be competing for Valley College on September 12th. and students all over America Big East bragging rights and are looking forward to many perhaps even an opportunity to 2. Fairleigh Dickinson University exciting things for the upcoming compete in a bowl game. Knights’ men’s soccer team finished second in the NEC year. But what would all these Obviously, every team out Preseason Coaches’ Poll. However, the Defending great adventures be like without there will be gunning for the Northeast Conference Champions will host against one of the most exciting topics number one spot which the Hofstra Sept.6th. of all: football! Florida Gators hold, so keep Guys, are you ready for the an eye out for the USC Trojans 3. William Paterson University of NJ thundering crack of helmets and who have never fallen out of the 18 year Head coach and NJAC coach of the year, pads crashing into each other by Brian Woods, lead the Pioneers to their 2009 season mix for the past few years. Don’t players sacrificing their count out the Texas Longhorns as they are predicted to finish fourth according to the skills New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Men’s Soccer and Ohio Buckeyes either. for the Anything Preseason Coaches Poll. The Pioneers face off against glory Baruch Sept. 2nd for their first match of the season. is of being possible, 4. Caldwell College named and to keep Chris Skarelis was named CACC CO-Rookie of the the best in touch with what week by the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. in college is going on with your Caldwell Cougar’s men’s soccer team fell to Bloomsburg football? favorite teams, you will University 2-1; however the freshmen midfielder was And are have to stay tuned and follow the only one able to score for the Cougars on their the ladies, along as the season progresses. season opener. Next, they will compete against Queens who love In week one, which begins College on September 8th in a non-conference game. the sport, also on Thursday, September 3rd, ready to enjoy two great matches will kick 5. Drew University “arguably” the off the season. First, you Losing a couple of starter games from the 2008 team, most tolling display of athletic have the #16 Oregon Ducks the women’s soccer team was selected to finish fifth talent? Then, get ready because against the #14 Boise State in the Landmarks Conference Season Poll. Going 8-8- the NCAA Football season Broncos, followed by the Utah 1 last season, the Rangers along with Head coach, should bring everyone much State Aggies against the #18 Cristina Racine, look to break into the Landmark anticipated excitement from Utah Utes. On the following playoffs. They are hoping to begin their season against now until January of 2010. It Saturday, September 10th, there the College of Staten Island on September 1st. should certainly help those of are two other key matches. The you who count down the weeks #5 Alabama Crimson Tide visit 6. The College of New Jersey until winter recess, and may Lions Women’s Field Hockey are predicted to take the #7 Virginia Tech Hokies also help you stay focused on and the #13 Georgia Bulldogs it all as they are predicted to place first according your classes. to the New Jersey Athletic Conference in a poll of take on the #9 Oklahoma State the league’s coaches. Winning three conference The Associated Press and Cowboys. crowns of each last season, the Lions remain a Coaches polls are published and In week 2, a great match up fearsome team as they head into their first game both have ranked the defending of BCS contenders go at it, #4 against Frostburg State University on Sept. 6th. national champions, Florida USC Trojans at #6 Ohio State Gators, as the top seeded team in Buckeyes and then you can 7. Ramapo College of New Jersey the country. They are followed also watch a great rivalry game The Road Runners men’s soccer team is selected to by: the Texas Longhorns, with #23 Notre Dame Fighting finish fifth in the 2009 NJAC Men’s Soccer Preseason Oklahoma Sooners, USC Irish against the Michigan Coaches’ Poll. Ramapo’s soccer team looks forward Trojans and Alabama Crimson Wolverines. During week 3 to their first game against Centenary College on Sept. Tide filling out the rest of top you’ll have #24 Nebraska 1st. five teams. All five of these Cornhuskers at #7 Virginia teams have a realistic chance Tech Hokies and for your 8. Bloomfield College to gain entry to this year’s BCS viewing pleasure, another great Men’s cross country was successful in their opening title game. rivalry game with the Texas meet as they totaled 34 points, placing first in the Honorable mentions making Tech Red Raiders at #2 Texas Nyack Invitational, while the women’s cross country up part of the USA Coaches Longhorns. So get ready, put on came in third with a total of 65points. Both squads top 25 ranked teams are: Joe your team colors and prepare will travel to the Delaware Valley College Invitational to Paterno’s Nittany Lions of Penn compete on Sept.5th. for the intense, adrenaline-filled State at #8, Georgia Tech at #15, college football action in the Utah Utes at #18 and the Fighting coming weeks. 9. Monmouth University Irish of Notre Dame, who are Women’s soccer team, Monmouth University suffered bringing back eighteen starters, PHOTO COURTESY BY their first loss against William and Mary as they lost WWW.THESKYCLUB.COM 3-1 during their opening season. Captains, Senior at #23. Unfortunately, there Brianna Salvia and junior Ali Kliment, led the team to their game and will continue, as the MU Hawks are back in action on Sept. 4th when they host against the Seton Hall Pirates.

10. Montclair State University The Red Hawks men’s soccer team is voted to finish number two right behind Richard Stockon in the 2009 NJAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, after winning three straight New jersey Athletic Conference championships. They will have their first game on Sept. 1st, against Kings Point.

11. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey With Football season in the air, the Scarlet Knights start off their season opener against the Cincinnati Bearcats. The Bearcats face off Rutgers without knowing who the starting quarterback will be and Greg Schiano has no intention in revealing who their starting quarterback will be until game day arrives. Both teams start their season on Sept. 7th in Rutgers stadium.

12. New Jersey Institute of Technology The Highlanders Men’s Cross Country team is ranked sixth and Women’s Cross Country is selected to finish seventh according to the Great West Conference Poll. Last year, Amanda Hefferan was the Highlanders top individual in the woman’s race. NJIT will open their season at the Hofstra Invitational on Sept. 5th.