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The award-winning Grant Team undertaking of this shared grant. reality-based training program. Keisha Branch BCC was named the lead institution for such grant. This program will give students a career track through Contributing Writer The alliance is officially recognized as the Northern nationally accredited certificates. These certificates will New Jersey Health Professions Pathways Consortium. qualify as college credit-bearing credentials that can be On Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 its kickoff accumulated toward the achievement of an associate If you had just two and a half weeks to enter a business conference was held. This event brought together degree. Through this program, jobs are guaranteed for plan competition to win a grand prize totaling $24 administrators and executives from ten New Jersey successful graduates because of the partnerships with million, could you do it? Well, the Bergen Community community colleges, several local businesses, state and businesses such as Bayada Nurses, Meridian Health and College Office of Grants Administration has done just local agencies. President of the college, Dr. G. Jeremiah CVS Pharmacies, just to name a few. that. Ryan, delivered the opening remarks at the conference It is projected that 90 new employers will be added Under the direction of Dr. William Yakowicz, a and headed the presidential panel. to the partnership over the next five years, which is the team of BCC faculty members wrote an award-winning This gathering marked the beginning of “a life- lifespan of the grant. The projection is that the program grant proposal to the tune of $24 million. They made the changing program for low-income individuals,” will be self-sustaining, thereafter. It will serve as a idea of serving 5,000 low-income New Jersey residents according to Dr. Yakowicz. The program aims to be a model program to be imitated throughout the country through an educational program into a reality. solution for low-income individuals who are seeking for its promotion of “value added as opposed to co- The team effort set a precedent by creating an alliance job-security, upward-mobility and self-sufficiency. dependency,” as stated by Natalie Provenzale of the consisting of 10 northern New Jersey community colleges, Training is free to those who qualify. Job placement is Passaic County Workforce Investment Board. 10 workforce investment boards and several employers guaranteed upon successful completion of the required According to Terry Cisero of Bayada Nurses, “The in a record 2 ½ weeks. The purpose of this meeting was course of study, paid internships and on-the-job training home care rate has grown by 44 percent and 100,000 to begin to move forward with the transformative provided by employers, who serve as advisors to this homes in the state of New Jersey need caregivers.” College Council Searches for New Leadership

government will bring and says he will be “meeting with should be purely non-profit volunteers. Councilman Bill Steven Caselli the Transition Team of the County Executive.” Perhaps Madden countered by stating, “It seems reasonable to ask Staff Writer sensing the concerns of many in the room, he went on to for some kind of compensation.” Those in attendance explain that “there will be a moderate budget increase agreed that the issue needed further consideration and from the county and no increase from the State.” tabled the proposal for further debate. During the last College Council meeting on November Following the president’s departure, William Before concluding the meeting, interim Chairwoman, 30th, President of Bergen Community College, Dr. Huisking, Chairman of the Planning Budget and Marilyn MacDonall had some sobering news. She informed G. Jeremiah Ryan, made an appearance. He came to assessment subcommittee, proposed a compensation plan the Council, “I am unable to do this particular job,” and a “reassure” staff and students that although there is a for those officers of the Council who devote their free motion to elect a new councilperson followed. new Republican County Executive and a Republican time to serving on the Council, as well as their day jobs as Several individuals were nominated for the position majority in the County Freeholders, the hysteria about professors, administrators and even students. This proposal including Darleen McGrath, Susan Klarreich, Joan huge budget cuts and downsizing of staff is simply “not prompted hot debate. Tscherne and William Huisking. All declined to run. true.” Some members, including Huisking, believe that The lack of a permanent Chairperson will be To prove this, President Ryan submitted a copy of officers should be compensated using the formula for time paramount on the Council’s agenda when they meet the new budget to be reviewed by the Council. Ryan release. The idea of an hourly paycheck was considered again in December. concedes that he is not sure exactly what the change in but rejected, and others feel that the Council Officers

Winner for Layout & Design, Editorial Cartoon/Artistic Story Illustration, Enterprise/Investigative Reporting 2009-2010 Winner for News & Arts and Entertainment Writing Award and Layout & Design 2008-2009 New Jersey Press Foundation Better College Newspaper Contest Page 2 BCC News DECEMBER 2010 Striving to Reach Receptivity Hannah McVeigh After hearing his response, some duty to be empathetic toward others? toward the right road. To be able to Contributing Writer strongly disapproved of the notion Empathy, a word used to describe feel what someone else may be going that feelings should play a role in the ability for one to feel for another’s through, in turn, an make you more deciding law, but instead we must use suffering or happiness has become open to the world. When our life is moving forward in rationale; be blind to one’s situation, more provocative in the 20th century. People exhibit autonomy in daily a favorable direction, why must we rather than allowing events in one’s Dr. Michael Slote said that being situations by thinking and living stop and think about the fortunate life play a role in the future. Yet, as receptive instead of being rational— independently. However, we also circumstances? Why must there some think we have a duty to use which depletes the human aspect— use autonomy to feel empathetic. always be a reason? Dr. Michael Slote, reason in the world, do we not have a lets us use empathy to help guide us Autonomy and Receptivity must professor of ethics at Miami University, co-exist in order to flourish, as states that we should not always have well as within receptivity to encompass to analyze why good things are sincerity and empathy. Dr. Slote says happening but instead accept them as that we are all born receptive, and they come. Although, that is not to say through experiences our sensitivity that we should not question life when to receptiveness can be heightened. hardships appear—we should. It would He also believes that we are wired be rather hard not to in order to move to be receptive to those around us, forward, but rationalizing everything is Illustration by Brendon Miel Illustration by Brendon and in order for us to grow, it must unnecessary. continuously be taught to us. According to Dr. Slote, “Receptivity However, within receptivity, it is a matter of accepting ordinary life is not only to be tolerant of another and things in one’s life rather than person’s outlook but also to learn of insisting in having rational control over their perspective in order to respect things.” He also said that life should their opinions. Dr. Slote states our be more about the emotional state of environments can also perpetuate being than the rational state. Rather this way of thinking positively or than constantly trying to quantify why negatively as to whether we will be our lives have reached this point, he receptive. Although our environmental argues that it would be better to accept surroundings and influences can play the good times as good times. a role, we ultimately are autonomous. During the presidential campaign We tend to gravitate toward others in 2008, Barack Obama was asked being socially inclined to co-exist. a question about the qualities a Thus, receptivity is pushing to find good Supreme Court Justice would commonalities and about striving to encompass if he was to nominate one. understand those around us, which He answered, “We need someone should be positively received, according who’s got the heart, the empathy, to to Dr. Slote. understand what it’s like to be a young teenage mom, to be poor…” “Accept them as they come.” “Life Can Be a Drag!” neon orange attire and her dance moves pearls. She later changed into a tight Not noticing an hour had already Mariedel Hernandez to “Baila” by Jennifer Lopez, “It’s My black and white dress to perform gone by, Angel did a compilation, Contributing Writer Party” by Thalía and “Infatuation” by Christina Milian’s “Dip It Low.” which included “I Wanna Dance with Christina Aguilera. Another performer, from the Somebody” and “Greatest Love of All” “Poker Face,” “Single Ladies” and After finishing her number, Angel Philippines, Ashley, wore a dazzling, by Whitney Houston. “Animal” were just a few of the songs broke the ice with some jokes and rather revealing blue dress to No longer a virgin to drag shows, playing in the background as I patiently poked fun of the audience. A mixed impersonate Lil’ Kim’s “How Many I would definitely check out another waited for the show to start. On crowd was attending: “gay, straight, Licks” and then later changing into a burlesque show filled with flawless lip November 17th by 7:25 p.m., “Prelude” bisexual or confused.” shimmery silver dress to enact Keyshia synching, great music, remarkable wigs by Donald Pippin was blasted as the Displaying the diversity among Cole’s song called “Love.” and exotic costumes. The event, held at opening song. The first act starred our the performance group, a Colombian Aside from Ashley and Melina’s the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre, was Cuban hostess, Angel Sheridan and performer by the name of Melina acts, two poets presented their work, free of charge, and it was part of the two former Miss “Drag” New Jersey showed off her legs in nothing but a a dynamic duo staged Justin Bieber’s celebration of the GLBT Awareness contest winners. fur coat during “Money Can’t Buy It” hit single “Baby” and three petite, Week at Bergen Community College. 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L-R Host Angel Sheridan, Ashley, and Melina in two costume changes DECEMBER 2010 BCC News Page 3 Celebrating the Significance of Veterans Day Daniel Borja Another aspect of this day is that it teaches everyone the privileges we are

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John Giaimo. These men and women put we step on to the jeans we wear, share and angregorio their lives on the line to preserve peace and value,” said Iraq veteran and BCC student, stability of this nation in battle, making the Sergeant Julio Milla. ultimate sacrifice. His comrades, also BCC students, On November 11th on the 11th commented on the importance of nature hour, the Veterans Initiative explained during the celebration that directed to the students and faculty of Bergen dozens of students to walk around Community College alike about the impact campus together honoring the veterans. these veterans have on our nation, and the As deployed marines, they explained reason why they should be gratified. how during their Iraq expedition, small Formerly known as Armistice Day, things like the grass in the floor take these Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the significant values, and that even Iraqis armistice that ended World War I in 1918. value it so much that they grow grass in Veterans Day is commemorated annually their house because it is so scarce due to in the United States on November 11th all the desert. as a way to express gratitude toward Veterans Day is to gratify and learn from veterans. Yet, unlike Memorial Day, which those who have paid their duty in serving is celebrated to pay respect in memory of our nation. Their honor and courage is those soldiers who have fallen in battle, immeasurable. Veterans Day is also a day Veterans Day mainly focuses on extending to reflect on the privileges these soldiers gratitude to those who have served. have maintained for us to live better.

John Giaimo, Counselor of the Veterans Initiative (Far right); and other members of the L-R Specialist Jerette Frank, Sergeant Julio Milla, Specialist Jose Lora, and Specialist Veterans Initiative pay their tribute to the veterans. Anthony Wright were present for the procession of the flag PTK Forum: Autism Awareness

Ben De Brasi that it is a complex set of factors Staff Writer that cause autistic disorders, most probably including genetics and environmental factors. Most people recognize Phi Theta People with autism can have a Kappa as an academic organization wide range of communication skills, in community colleges and as a ranging from no communication to source of reward and recognition excellent vocabulary with intense to top community college students. focus on a particular topic. Some While this is true, it is only part of the autistic individuals may not adhere to story. PTK also exists to help students the social norms that most people do. achieve in areas other than academics. As an example, a person with In the spirit of that goal, our BCC autism may avoid eye contact. While in Gain the Edge in Business - Transfer to NJIT chapter has spearheaded an Autism American culture strong eye contact A top-ranked business curriculum integrated with a technological focus Awareness project on campus. is seen as a positive trait indicative Autism is a complex for today’s marketplace - that’s the advantage you get at NJIT. You'll learn neurodevelopmental disorder, of confidence, certain autistic which leads to differences in individuals will avoid it by nature. This how to solve problems and make effective decisions in a technology-based communication, behavior and social creates a divide between our cultural economy, and how to use innovation to get ahead in business. Choose interaction. According to National expectations of individuals and the Institute of Neurological Disorders capacity of certain individuals. By one of our exciting business options: and Stroke, autistic individuals often spreading the word about Autism, engage in repetitive behavior such we hope to reduce the amount of • Accounting • Business as an impulsive need to arrange misunderstanding that occurs. • Finance • Management Information Systems things according to size or restricted Our PTK chapter has taken the behavior like obsessively needing the first step in spreading the word about • Marketing • International Business same toy to play with. autism. Since the beginning of the Autism Spectrum Disorders include semester and until the spring, we Find out about transferring to NJIT at autistic disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome plan on continuing this project. Some and Pervasive Development Disorder- events for Autism Awareness that http://www.njit.edu/transfer Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). have occurred this semester include: or call 1-800-925-NJIT. As the National Institute of Child a showing of Temple Grandin on Health & Human Development December 3rd; a dental hygiene talk NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY www.njit.edu reports, currently, there are no cures in on the 7th; and a showing of the OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS for any of the Autism Spectrum movie, “Rain Man” on the 10th. UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, NEWARK, NJ 07102-1982 Disorders. Neurologists understand Photo courtesy of ptk.org

College Papers 5 x 7” Page 4 BCC News DECEMBER 2010 $30,000 Jack Kent From BCC to NYU and Cooke Scholarship Harvard: A Success Story Ben De Brasi or her parents’ income is reviewed. Staff Writer With a payoff in this great amount, the Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship is highly competitive. The web site With the fall semester coming to a features profiles of last year’s winners, close, students should be thinking many of which have national level about what they are going to do after achievement on their résumé. Bergen. For many Phi Theta Kappa The application requires two students, that means trying to transfer recommendations, official College It is apparent in his manner that Vela to a four-year university. However, for transcript, official high school Krystyn Croney has a “work at it” attitude and a “don’t many, admissibility is not the problem, transcript, yours or your parents’ tax Staff Writer take crap from anyone” attitude, as it is finances. return and several essays. Community he even admitted it. That’s what helps To help, PTK is advertising college students are required to be When Christine Jones, President of the him teach high school at the Bronx the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation sophomores (29 credits) and must have Honors Association, heard about Dr. Center for Science and Mathematics. Transfer scholarship, which qualified a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least Abel Vela, she knew she just had to have It was a year old school when he first community college students can apply 3.50. An applicant must be attending him come back to Bergen Community started working there and by his third for now. The scholarship offers up to a four-year school in fall of 2011 and College as a guest speaker. Many year teaching in the Bronx, he was $60,000, covering two years at your must be nominated by their respective students came to attend when he visited administering Regents exams with an transfer college. As www.jkcf.org community college to compete for this the college on Thursday, November 80 percent success rate. reports, “The Foundation selects up to award. Nominations will be selected by 4th in the Technology Building, room Vela’s speech of experience and his 50 community college transfer students BCC administrators by January 17th, TEC-128. remarkable life story motivates students each year and awards each scholar up 2011. Abel Vela graduated from the to envision and pursue their own goals to $30,000 annually.” Phi Theta Kappa advisers Honors Program in BCC in 1997 and and ambitions beyond graduation from The JKCF awards scholarships recommend students to pair up with a moved on to finish his Bachelors of BCC. on the basis of merit and financial faculty member to review and refine Arts in Applied Psychology at New The Honors Association hosted need. The merit is based upon the the application essays and consider York University. After graduating other events, including the Open quality of several essays regarding who would write your most persuasive from NYU, he traveled abroad and House on November 18th where a academic, campus and community letters of recommendation. The Jack taught English to students in Japan. panel of professors and students involvements. The need is determined Kent Cooke Scholarship is a wonderful Upon returning to the United States, discussed the benefits of the Honors by the amount of money the student opportunity for any community college he attended Harvard University to Program and held a question and would be required to pay at the four- student. For more information, visit the complete his Masters in Education. answer session for current BCC year university, in addition to the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website at Harvard and NYU are quite a jump students. For the last event, the Honors amount of income the student makes. www.jkcf.org. from what some would call such humble Association invited the Director If the student is a dependent, then his beginnings. He started exactly where of Career and Transfer Services, we, students of Bergen Community Jennifer Migliorino-Reyes, and the College, are today, as he strove to make Vice President of Scholarship, Patrick something not just great, Honan, to host a scholarship and Do you know a Bergen student but exceptional, out of articulation agreement workshop. himself. In and out, Bergen offers unique who needs some food or groceries? opportunities for students. It is only up Tell them the Center for Health, Wellness, and Personal Counseling to us to become the next Abel has a food pantry -available for Bergen students. Vela. All needs are kept CONFIDENTIAL! For more information, students can stop by the Center, HS-100, near the gym or call 201-447-9257

Navigate Through The Transfer Process ahmady nima by hotos P TRANSFERRING TO SAINT ROSE IS INTEGRAL Amanda, a Monclair postgraduate student, during the Transfer 101 presentation TO US AND TO YOUR EDUCATION.

Nima Ahmady At this workshop, questions about Transfer students make up an important part of the total student body at The College of Staff Writer the transfer process and what it takes Saint Rose.You bring a diversity of educational backgrounds that enrich and strengthen to enroll in the desired college or university are addressed. the overall academic experience for all students. The majority of students at Bergen Amanda, a current student at TRANSFERRING TO Community College who are looking Montclair State University, who is Our challenging majors and the practical experience they forward to graduating are also faced pursuing her Master’s Degree in afford ensure that our graduates are accepted into the SAINT ROSE with the issue of transferring to a four- Counseling, holds the workshops most prestigious graduate schools or are selected for Contact: Dan Capogna, year university. Along with this issue, and has a great background on the immediate placement in career-track jobs. Transfer Admission Coordinator there are many questions that need to transferring process. “I advise students P: 518-337-2389 be answered in order to account for to schedule appointments with one of E: [email protected] a smooth and problem-free transfer, the transfer counselors here at BCC to Everything starts with the desire to be more than you are including: how do I file a transfer discuss their transferring goals,” she today. A Saint Rose education instills students with the application? Which schools will said. passion, knowledge, and purpose, not only to do great things — but extraordinary things. accept my BCC credits? When are the It is never too early to look into the deadlines for transfer applicants? four-year schools you are interested in. Visit us to discover the elements of a successful future — powerful academics, affordable Bergen offers great opportunities Students should get information on how, value, location, values-based education, for students to gain knowledge about when and under what conditions they the process of transferring before even and remarkable outcomes. Passion.Knowledge.Purpose. can apply to their college or university www.strose.edu/visits going on the web site of those colleges of choice. It is a worthwhile experience that are of interest to the particular and students who are planning to student. The “Transfer 101” workshops continue their education and complete take place every Tuesday and Thursday a Bachelor’s Degree should consider in room A-123 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. attending the “Transfer 101” workshop. The College of Saint Rose DECEMBER 2010 BCC News Page 5 Look Out for New Russian Club Polina Lentsi William Meshchery, said, “The purpose limited to, Russian movie nights, home Staff Writer of Russian & Company is to expose cooked Russian dinners, and various guest students [Slavic and non-Slavic alike] speakers that grew up in Russia and could Bergen Community College takes pride in to true Russian culture, and to break the provide personal insight into true Russian all of the diversity that roams the hallways, typical stereotypes that a lot of people culture. Some speakers that are scheduled with the already huge selection of cultural have about Russia.” He said that it’s a great to visit are relatives of the club president, heritage organizations that range from way to meet new people and experience as well as Russian professors that currently Albanian to Turkish, to everything in things that most are not accustomed to teach at BCC. With that being said, a non- between; the campus just added one more in their everyday lives. He was also very Russian member should expect to walk thrilling club to the list. Many people enthusiastic in mentioning that everyone is out of every meeting with a new Russian are probably wondering what all the welcome, even if they have absolutely no word or phrase added to their vocabulary. “propaganda” posters hanging around Russian in their lineage. Along with all the great things that campus are. The Torch attended the first three are planned for enjoyment purposes, there “Russian & Company,” the newly Russian & Company meetings to see what are also going to be numerous ways that created Russian club, is the reason for all was going on, and found it to be filled with members of the Russian club can help out the brightly colored flyers that consume fascinating plans for the months to come. in the community. There was talk about the college walls. The meetings take Traditional Russian soda, cookies and lending a hand at a Russian orphanage in place every other Wednesday at 8:00 other treats were brought to the meetings. Manhattan, as well as plans to volunteer at p.m. in room S-110. Despite the time of The club representatives discussed a an assortment of homeless shelters in New the meetings being rather unorthodox, variety of off campus events that included York and New Jersey. none of the current club members had any a day at the Russian Bath House located in The Russian & Company staff know complaints. One of the student members Fair Lawn, exploring Brighton Beach (to that their members are busy outside of said, “I was never able to join any clubs experience Russian culture first hand), all the club, and always try to incorporate Overall Russian & Company is before this because I always work during the way to participating in a study abroad people’s schedules into the off campus a fantastic addition to BCC’s list of the day. I’m really glad someone decided program to St. Petersburg, hosted by Drew activities that are planned. None of the on Multicultural Clubs & Organizations, and to switch it up.” University. or off campus activities are mandatory, looks like it’s going to be very enjoyable The founder and president of the club, On campus activities that were but are open to whoever would like to be extracurricular activity for whoever would discussed included, but were definitely not a part of them! like to join. Rotary Club of this project are currently taking place. All needs Carina Tesone are kept confidential; you can contact the Health Editor-In-Chief Office in HS-100 or call 201-447-9257. T-Shirt Drive: “In January we will begin our Teeming with various new projects and collaborative T-Shirt Drive for the Gift of Life Foundation which efforts, the Rotary Club hopes to share one ultimate provides open heart surgery for children in need,” vision: that you can make a difference in the world. Ms. Wilson said. “We will also be raising funds for Since its inception in 2008, BCC’s Rotary Club Gift of Life America which provides help right here is starting small, but thinking big. The Rotary has in Bergen County.” recently been featured on Channel 9 News, Ten Ten With several past achievements and now new Wins and CBS. “I am happy that we are getting the horizons approaching for next semester, the Paramus word out about Paramus Bergen Community College Bergen Community College Rotary Club hopes to Rotary and the things we have accomplished in such accomplish more with the help of new Rotarians. Professor Del Nero’s Wednesday Morning Quantity a short amount of time,” remarked Sherry Wilson, Class Ms. Wilson stated, “If anyone would like to attend President of the Paramus BCC Rotary Club. our meetings or become a member, we meet every “On behalf of our entire club, we would like to the memo, write Scholarship. Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m., in room A-318. And for those of give thanks to all the students, faculty and staff as Operation Warm - Coins for Coats: Rotary is you that cannot make the Tuesday meeting, we have well as Gourmet Dining for your continued support,” buying new coats to give to those in need during the a Wednesday meeting every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Ms. Wilson said. “We would not be able to do what cold winter months. The cost is about $20.00 each. of the month in C-210 at 12:30 p.m.” P we do if not for all of you. Thank you for helping “The coats will be donated to Shelter our Sisters, hotos make someone else’s life a little better.” and if we have enough funds, we will assist families

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semester: Cyber Café and the Campus Bookstore where wi l son Christmas: “We have adopted a BCC family patrons can deposit their change. You can also make and if anyone would like to contribute to help a checks payable to Paramus Rotary Club of Bergen mother of three and a grandmother of one give Community College; in the memo, write Operation her grandchildren a nice Christmas,” Ms. Wilson Warm. explained. If interested, contact Professor Tim Foote, Food Pantry: With a growing concern for students’ a member of the Paramus BCC Rotary Club. All health, the Office of Health Services and the Rotary faculty contact information can be found on www. Club are collaborating to establish a permanent Food bergen.edu. Pantry. The Pantry would provide non-perishable Scholarships: The Rotary hopes to award two food items for students, free of charge. It would be scholarships for BCC students. To contribute your located by the Health Office (HS-100) in the Pitkin donations, please contact Professor Tim Foote for Education Center of the BCC Paramus Campus. “I know some students who will go days without Early Childhood Club. They contributed $200.00 details. Make checks payable to Paramus Rotary towards the coat drive. Club of Bergen Community College Rotary Club; in eating,” said Professor Foote. Further developments Marcia Brewster Maximizes Careers In The United Nations Zainab Khan She began by giving general Brewster stated the best way to get into who wants to make a lifelong career from background information about the U.N. the U.N. is to begin as an intern. “It offers the U.N. Staff Writer It consists of 192 member states, and 35 candidates an opportunity to familiarize Toward the end of her presentation duty stations including headquarters, themselves with the U.N.,” Brewster stated. Brewster discussed the benefits for the Marcia Brewster graced Bergen regional commissions, tribunals and Interns work in the department of their employees. Some of the many benefits Community College with her presence as others Secretariat duty stations. One of the related field. The internship program lasts include: the privilege of traveling all a keynote speaker during Asian Heritage main duty stations is located in New York two months but can go up to six months; it over the world, gaining experience in week on November 10th. Brewster is City, which is very convenient for any is an unpaid full-time position. The intern developing countries and being excused best known as the “water lady,” as she BCC student interested in working for the must also be enrolled in grad school, and from paying income tax. The U.N. also travels the world to talk about water U.N. Brewster continued to emphasize the apply to the duty station of choice. When gives grants for the children of the U.N. and sanitation. She earned her master’s importance of education. The U.N. does complete, Brewster guaranteed that if the employees to attend prestigious private degree at Georgetown University where not accept anything less than a bachelor’s candidate has worked exceptionally well schools. Not to mention, the mid-level she studied international relations with a degree for most of the jobs; the majority of during their time, specifically with her, she profession salary begins at $100,000 focus on developmental economics. She the people who currently occupy positions would write a very high recommendation Brewster concluded her presentation has worked in the United Nations for at the U.N. are in graduate school or have for him/her. by answering questions from the audience thirty years in the division of Sustainable finished The age requirements for anyone regarding her career in the U.N. When Development and has made countless Brewster went into detail with the interested in working for the U.N. are asked about the circulation of water accomplishments in her lifetime wide variety of jobs available in the from 18-61. Once they reach age 61, it is through the world, she mentioned we have Brewster gave a presentation, which U.N. after one has completed either an mandatory retirement, and this something enough but it’s not usable. She stated, “We provided background information about internship, taken the National Competitive that affected Brewster in her career path. have to use water a lot better; it’s wasted the U.N. and how to develop a career as a Recruitment Examination (NCRE) or When she reached 61 years of age, she had and polluted everywhere, especially [in] U.N. Secretariat. She urged the students to taken the language examination. Some to retire and she described to the audience agriculture.” At the end of her presentation, find their passion and then start building major positions that the prerequisites that it happened at a bad time, because her Marcia Brewster was awarded for her their careers. Brewster presented the fulfill include: obtaining a professional kids were going to school and that is when professional success, service to the criteria, duties and requirements the U.N. job, becoming a language interpreter, and she needed her job the most. She set her community and inspirational life story. seek in a potential candidate. volunteering or interning. personal example as a warning for anyone Page 6 BCC News DECEMBER 2010

Delicious Food and Honorable Guests: Priceless Zainab Khan only about being, but doing,” she stated. Staff Writer Ms. Hyun left the stage with a question which had many of us critically thinking, she mentioned how students shouldn’t “We don’t talk about diversity, we live only worry about their school work and diversity.” This was the opening remark grades, but also how do we impact others of Professor Win Win Kyi, program around us. liaison of International Students Affairs. Mr. Chivy Ngo, who not only On November 10th, Bergen Community escaped from Vietnam but also speaks College was honored to host a luncheon five languages and settled in New which included the presence of four strong York, was also awarded. He started individuals who have made an impact on his own restaurant business, and had society and certainly set standards for not an inspirational story that helped us only the Asian Community, but also each appreciate our lives. Mr. Ngo is an student attending BCC. extremely motivational and intelligent Professor Win Win Kyi continued man who owns a well-known restaurant to introduce the Asian culture and in Chinatown and also provides free discussed how Asian heritage and of charge services to refugees from community has survived through Vietnam. “When you get a career, I’m collectiveness, hard work and hope. The hoping you will be more excited and program consisted of our four honorees happier than me,” stated Mr. Ngo. elaborating on how proud they were of Dr. Benny Widyono, who had their cultural background and humble a 35-year career with the United to give back to the community. Nations serving in New York, Chile, Mr. Mohammed Hameeduddin, Thailand and Cambodia to endorse Mayor of Teaneck, New Jersey, was social and economic development presented the first award for his in underprivileged countries and in achievements. He considered himself an peacekeeping operations made major “accidental mayor.” Mr. Hameeduddin accomplishments in his life throughout made phenomenal history because he is the world. He earned his doctorate in the first Muslim mayor of Bergen County. Economics and was an advanced guard In his speech, Mayor Hameeduddin for the Cambodian peace process. P

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allow students to take advantage of the te p hen Winter interim courses offered at break and get ahead in credits, but there is some potential downside. Some colleges Z colleges and universities are another great heng opportunity for students to get ahead in worry that this may result in a lack of their credits and take advantage of the gap understanding of the course material. between semesters. Bergen Community Four-year colleges and universities are College is holding winter interim courses well aware of this disadvantage. Some at the Meadowlands campus, from January colleges do not accept winter interim 3rd through the 21st of 2011. The courses courses while others only accept certain are mainly 100-level in subjects such as courses taken during the winter session. Biology, Psychology, Writing, History and Those few accepted courses are general much more. courses that do not contain a high volume According to njtransfer.org, all or most of required knowledge. In short, choosing of a community college students’ general courses that are not cornerstones of your major would be recommended, as well as education courses will transfer toward the L-R: Lily Perez, Assistant Vice President of North Jersey Community Bank and Rosemarie general education requirements at many verifying that your four-year school will accept the credits. Moeller, certified Financial Planner from Amper Financial Services host a finance workshop NJ four-year colleges. However, the same at BCC would not apply if you are thinking about Students who are taking a required transferring out-of-state. course for their major during winter Stephen Zheng accessible by your debit card. A credit The University of Maryland, for interim may want to reconsider the card is borrowing money from the options. The knowledge in the course may Staff Writer example, only considers students states, banks, stores or other services; who graduated from high school and be vital to laying a solid foundation for you pay the sum that you owe later on, courses required in the future. The lack of One of the most common financial subsequently completed at least 12 mistakes is getting buried in debt, often with interest rates included. semester hours or 18 quarter hours during understanding of the material could put the “Due to how our economy is today students at a disadvantage. whether from unnecessary purchases, a regular term (this excludes summer rising interest charges or a lack of and plus the recession, we also have school) at a regionally accredited college income. Wise decisions in your finances never seen so many customers come or university. could pay off in the long run from into my bank and apply for a credit opening your first bank account to card,” remarked Perez. “Main reason applying for a loan. is that they don’t have a job; or [they] Lily Perez, Assistant Vice President have no money and [are] desperately in and Consumer Loan Officer of North need to pay bills. So, they tend to pay Want to make Jersey Community Bank and Rosemarie everything they owe off with a credit Corrections card, and [as] soon as interest piles up, » In the article, “Molding Moeller, a certified Financial Planner extra cash? from Amper Financial Services, hosted a they owe the banks and other services Leaders of Tomorrow” of the much more than what they pay off,” she November issue, Kim Barrales finance workshop at Bergen Community Over winter break College. The workshop, which was held added. was credited for the pictures; Stella During the workshop, Moeller had make per hour Continanza should have been on November 4th, showed students about $14+ ! financial planning, handling money and students make a chart of their everyday credited instead. expenses, indicating ways that they Snow laborers needed » In Roving Reporter article proper spending in order to avoid debt and paying heaping loans in the future. can save a little bit of money. Many in that same issue, the quote and students in the workshop were amazed Contact Brian Uychich picture of Alex Guzman was Perez described the difference between a debit and a credit card. A by how much money they are spending mistakenly attributed; it should be on useless things every day. Overall, wclbri@aol.com Luis Rivera’s quote and picture. debit card is an electronic check based off your own money. Whatever you Perez and Moeller truly taught students www.mastersealco.com have deposited in your bank account is at Bergen how to financially plan and prepare for their futures.

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ILLUSTRATORS “During our holiday Eid, our family “Our family meets up at my BRAD GORE gathers together at a Mosque to do our grandparents’ house. We talk, laugh BRENDON MIEL morning prayer and have breakfast. and catch up with each other. Everyone Then we spend time together. At the cooking brings their own recipe so STAFF/CONTRIBUTING WRITERS end of the day, we go out to eat at a we aren’t eating the same thing.” – NIMA AHMADY nice restaurant. Instead of gifts, we Szymon Kowal, 19 DANIEL BORJA give money. ” – Sage Mosleh, 19 KEISHA BRANCH TYLER BURNS STEVEN CASELLI KRYSTYN CRONEY JESSICA CZARNOGURSKY BEN DE BRASI ANDONI DEMETRIADES Igniting Students to Make a Difference JAMES FERRENTINO MARIEDEL HERNANDEZ ZAINAB KHAN Carina Tesone and opinions; they also have a say in how year in a row, the press foundation awarded STEVE KIDD Editor-In-Chief we can improve The Torch. I love seeing The Torch first place in Layout and Design. CHRIS KOSCHIER staff and Editorial Board members open The paper also received two third-place up and have awesome ideas, from a new awards in Sports Photography and Sports POLINA LENTSI From the exciting investigative news international column entitled the Global Writing. You can read the article on www. ALICIA MARTE reporting to Tuesday meetings with The Trekker in News, to a new short story bergen.edu. HANNAH MCVEIGH Torch staff; from sleepless nights of editing series in the Features Section. It is just an Joining the paper in my first semester EMILY PRENDERGAST to weekends laying out the paper; from inspiration to see them making an impact at BCC back in fall 2008, I remember how KATHRYN RODRIGUEZ starting off as staff writer and now leaving on the paper. The Torch was not up to par; it, in fact, BCC and my position as Editor-In-Chief As EIC for the fall 2010 Semester, I needed to be revamped in order to gain DAVID SHAPIR – these are the moments that I will always RYAN SONGALIA aimed to have the paper distributed and more readers. I was there as a staff writer, remember and cherish. read more, be published every month, merely observing and writing articles, for ADRIANA SZABOOVA Sure, everyone has their fears, relate each article to Bergen students and a sporadic publication. It was then, that GIANCARLO TELLO insecurities and doubts especially in a be as updated as possible (on print and two editors in particular helped transform leadership position. I am only 20 years old online). We have professors using some of the paper, giving it structure, establishing CONTACT INFO and while becoming a leader of The Torch our articles for their lectures; we have new journalistic integrity, and implementing 400 Paramus Road I learned so much; I cannot imagine who members asking to join the paper almost effective management. I am glad I was Paramus, NJ 07652-1595 I would be without having undertaken this every week; we have people stopping in there to see The Torch and understand [email protected] position. to The Torch Office asking for a copy, every step it took to get the paper together. As EIC, I learned to take tough because we ran out of newspapers to With this new foundation, there is much ROOM: B-101 criticism, from how an article was written PHONE: 201.493.5006/5007 distribute on the racks. This is our vision, more focus for improvement in other to how I lead the newspaper. Addressing “Igniting students to make a difference,” areas, such as writing and editing articles the problem and mediating a solution is and we hope to translate this passion to the following journalistic conventions. THE TORCH, a member of the crucial and defines leadership. Tactfulness community every semester. I am amazed and honored to have Associated Collegegiate Press and and professionalism are put to the test. I can Among our accomplishments, we carried The Torch with this dedicated the College Media Association, is the see a similar scenario popping up when I entered the New Jersey Press Foundation staff, as they will be leading the paper next official student newspaper of Bergen will enter the workforce, so I am glad I contest for college newspapers, which semester. I only wish I could stay one more Community College. The purpose of have a chance to prepare myself now. competes against 19 other colleges semester at Bergen, because I truly enjoyed THE TORCH is to report on the events Another tip: An additional lesson I’ve and universities in the state. Under the working with The Torch. I am transferring at BCC and the local community, come to realize is truly important is to community college category for the year to Montclair State University in the spring, and to offer the BCC community a encourage brainstorming discussions to 2009-2010, The Torch won first place in making it all the more imperative that I take forum for expression. The opinions foster questions, suggestions and comments Enterprise/Investigative Reporting. We also these lifelong lessons from this experience expressed in THE TORCH are not about the paper. The staff members do not swept first and second Place in Editorial with me as I pursue my future endeavors. neccessarily those of THE TORCH. only have articles to voice their interests Cartoon/Story Illustration. For the second All the materials submitted to THE TORCH become property of THE TORCH. Is Minumum Wage a Living Wage? Corrections The Torch strives for the highest $1,450, giving you a total of $13,050 a year. since the FAFSA uses the previous year’s Stephen Zheng This would bring your monthly earnings to data. Keeping a minimum wage of $7.25 journalistic standards and accuracy. Staff Writer somewhere around $1,150. is impractical. We need to consider at least Readers are encouraged to contact Considering the costs of living in $10.00 an hour as a starting place. Wages us if they find any mistakes in any Many students and even adults in today’s Bergen County, that amount comes to too do not keep up with inflation. We are being edition of the Torch. society are constantly struggling to find a little to even survive. With rent costing about paid less and spending more each year.” job, even if it’s just a minimum wage job. $600 a month or more for one room, in the Regarding the value of the minimum But is that minimum wage job enough to end, you are left with $550 in your pocket. wage in the past, the Washington, D.C.- Editorial and live off on and pay all of your bills with? Deduct gas, electricity, car insurance, cell based think tank, the Economic Policy Maybe if you live with your parents while phone and Internet connection. All of these Institute, reported, “Since September 1997, Opinion Pieces getting paid a minimum wage job, then of services charge between $50 to $100 a the cost of living has risen 32 percent, As an open public form, The Torch course you have more than enough. Yet, month, obviously exceeding the balance. while the minimum wage, even after the welcomes guest opinion pieces and many others who get paid a minimum Many students at BCC are working on [July 2008] increase to $6.55, has fallen letters to the editor from any mem- wage—who don’t live at home and live a minimum wage, such as Alyson Cina, in real value.” Wage inequality has also ber of the Bergen Community Col- out on their own—a minimum wage job is who is working under BCC’s Federal Work increased due to the declining real value lege community. Materials should definitely not a living wage. study program. Cina is paid minimum of the minimum wage. However, since the be submitted to editorinchieftorch@ Why is it not? According to the United wage and is limited to working 20 hours a federal minimum wage was raised to $7.25 gmail.com or delivered to The Torch States Department of Labor, the federal week. I asked Cina if getting $7.25 an hour in July 2009, according to the Fair Labor minimum wage in 2010 is $7.25. If you’re was a living wage for her. Standards Act, advocates nation-wide are office, B-101. Such submissions must working eight hours a day, that means you Cina responded, “I made only $14,000 still advocating for minimum wage to be include the writer’s name, contact are only earning $58.00, and not only that; gross pay working at Starbucks in a year. raised to $10.00. information and affiliation with the if you’re a full-time college student, you I did not qualify to receive the largest Pell Surviving on a minimum wage college. Students should include their may have to work less in order to attend or Tuition Aid Grant for school. I was still is definitely not enough, especially in major; faculty and staff should include your classes. Even if you manage to work a expected to pay some out of pocket for today’s economy. Furthermore, due to the campus title or position. Opinion lot of hours, the standard cap for one year is classes. The worst part of that was the fact economic recession, more products are pieces are limited to 600 words and 2,000 hours; getting paid minimum wage that at my new job at Bergen, I was making going up in prices. Even with a working would yield only $14,500 annually. even less money than the year before, minimum wage, soon, we won’t be able letters to the editor to 200 words. The According to the 2008 Internal Revenue because Starbucks was paying me above to afford a decent apartment to shelter Torch reserves the right to edit and to Service (IRS) tax brackets, you would be minimum wage. My financial aid award did ourselves. refuse publication of any submission. taxed at 10 percent for your income of not reflect my current financial situation, DECEMBER 2010 Opinions and Editorials Page 9 Thousands Rally for Their DREAMs parents wanted a better life for you. If one meets this requirement, they will be granted a six- Giancarlo Tello According to dreamact.info, every year, approximately year “conditional” status and then be required to graduate Contributing Writer 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school from a two-year community college, or complete at least coming to the realization that their future is at a standstill. two years toward a four-year degree, or serve two years in Congratulations, you’re about to graduate high school! Their ability to succeed and fulfill the American Dream is the U.S. Military. This is the updated bill in accordance with You’ve been working hard in school, participating actively beyond reach. Currently, around 2.1 million students fall constant negotiations from Democrats and Republicans in in extracurricular activities and it’s time to start applying to under this category, but there is hope for them. order to get the necessary 60 votes to pass the Senate. colleges. Your friends are discussing what car to get, what Among the many legislations proposed in the U.S. Recently, Republicans have spearheaded a massive college they want to go to and what kind of job they want. Congress, there is something called the DREAM Act, smear campaign against the act in order to prevent its You have already passed your written exam for a permit (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors passage. In response, the Immigration Policy Center has in Driver’s Ed. and are excited to get your license. Upon Act) that is about to be put up for vote. This bill, floating released an article titled, “Dispelling DREAM Act Myths” approaching your mom and dad to tell them your plans around since it was first introduced in 2001, is having a last in immigrationpolicy.org, in which various myths and for the future, you hear silence. An awkward moment has ditch effort to be able to pass during the lame duck session questions about the act are answered and clarified. arisen and your world is turned upside down. this December. The newest version of the bill has been According to the National Immigration Law Center, You find out that you’re an undocumented student presented by Senator Harry Reid. “Most undocumented students are likely to have zero who’s been living in the United States for over 10 years According to reformimmigrationforamerica.org, The impact on admission rates of native born students.” without knowing. Leaving a country you barely know and DREAM Act has certain qualifications for approval which President Barack Obama, the Secretary of Education and whose language you might not even speak, your parents include: numerous colleges across the nation. including Rutgers brought you to America in hopes of finding a better life for -One must have arrived in the United States before the University and our own Bergen Community College, you. You are a model U.S. student; you’ve been living the age of 16 support the DREAM Act and have been urging for its American Dream, speaking the American language and -Must have been living in the U.S. for at least five passage. As well a recent report by the UCLA has stated basically being an American student just as your friends consecutive years that, if passed, the DREAM Act would make the U.S. a are. -Must be between the ages of 12 and 30 at the time of $1.4 to $3.6 trillion profit. You now learn that you can’t get a driver’s license. You the bill enactment People must keep in mind this is about allowing our can’t attend most colleges and if you do get the chance, your -Must have graduated from an American High School fellow human beings who have done no wrong of their own tuition rate will be double the normal student’s without or obtained a GED accord, to receive the equal opportunity to work hard and the help of Financial Aid. You can’t even get a legal job! -Must be of “good moral character.” succeed. This is about reminding the world that we are a Imagine, now you find out you need to pay around $20,000 *Good moral character is defined as a person who has nation of values and compassion. Just as we once granted for school a year with a menial labor job and without the never been arrested or has been ordered deported in the rights to women and African Americans, we can now do ability to have your own transportation; all because your past. the same for our peers. Endangered Species in Congress Andoni Demetriades some new faces received a lot of attention, on the wall for themselves is not only elections the outcome is summed up best such as solid conservatives Marco Rubio of insulting, but incorrect. Let’s take a look by Ken Blackwell’s analysis, a senior Staff Writer Florida, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania and at some of this writing voters weighed out fellow at the American Civil Rights Rand Paul of Kentucky. These men will prior to voting. Union, “Constitutional conservatives Not that long ago, in May of 2009, a undoubtedly be persuasive voices in This past September marked the 14th were the big winners. The framers of TIME magazine cover read “Endangered Washington for the hope and change the Constitution erected it as a wall Species” with the Republican America really needs. consecutive month that the unemployment to stop any president from fundamentally elephant logo featured underneath. In addition, of the thirty plus governor rate has stayed above 9.5 percent. Presently, transforming our country. The message Going into the midterm elections races that took place across the country, there are 14.8 million unemployed of Tuesday from a free people was on November 2nd 2010, the Republicans Republicans fared better in that category too. Americans. Of those people, five million music to our ears. Let’s hope President needed 39 seats to gain control in the House Victories took place even in rich blue states are receiving extended benefits, which Obama is not politically hard of hearing.” of Representatives. They got 62 seats. like Maine, which hasn’t had a Republican were set to expire on November 30th. Illustration by Brendon Miel In 2008, Americans decisively voted governor since 1962. The winner was The national deficit, something George for hope and change and now, only two Paul LePage, a pro-traditional-marriage W. Bush was harshly criticized over, has been years later, many of those folks are standing and pro-life Republican. significantly increased. President Barack around scratching their heads. Millions of The issues confronted by voters Americans are unhappy with the change include: the drastic increase in the size of Obama’s 2011 budget will put our country $2.5 coming out of Washington and this is the government, out of control spending, an trillion deeper in debt by the year 2020. reason voters decided to give Republicans ever growing national deficit and a terribly Some of this debt can be attributed a second chance by entrusting them to lead high unemployment rate. to the growth in government. The once again. That being said, it’s interesting to hear Washington Times reported, “The Obama A shift like this in favor of one party certain mainstream media outlets make administration says the government hasn’t happened since the mid 1940’s. justifications that the outcome of the will grow to 2.15 million employees Starting in January, Republicans will midterm elections was due to confusion this year, topping 2 million for the first hold the majority with 241 seats to the amongst voters. People are easily persuaded time since President Clinton declared Democrats’ 190 seats. by fear and paranoia generated by the likes that ‘the era of big government is over…’” In the senate, Republicans did not capture of Sarah Palin and Karl Rove. Salaries that will be paid for via the majority, but they did close the gap by The insinuation that the majority of tax dollars. gaining six new seats. On the national stage, Americans are too stupid to see the writing At the core of the 2010 midterm Too much change? Student Government: Words Not Spoken are a Thousand Said student governments. Schools of similar interview with three of the five E-board change on for years, such as: lower tuition, Ben DeBrasi, Chris Koschier (or even considerably lesser) ranking members. cheaper textbooks, healthier and cheaper Staff Writer, Contributing Writer among community colleges have student When asked about the accomplishments cafeteria food, cleaner bathrooms and governments that are actively involved in of their organization, the answers from locker rooms, solutions to parking problems According to the Middle States student affairs—playing an active role in SGA felt lackluster. Since the election and buses not arriving on time, just to name Commission on Higher Education and budget processes, with weekly newsletters in May, the entire Student Government a few. The SGA can hardly prop itself up, the Administration of Bergen Community on student concerns they have addressed. worked solely on one thing: organization let alone voice the needs and policies of the College, the direct agents of the student’s Moreover, many community colleges building. This involved implementing student body effectively. voice are the elected officials of the Student such as Edmonds Community College changes to internal structure (committees SGA and its E-board are not entirely Government Association (SGA). The SGA in Washington have streamlined student and House of Representatives) that would to be blamed. Perhaps the listlessness has the potential responsibility for changing complaint processes: Feedback is taken handle student issues, and empower the of the SGA is the result of a lack of the the school’s policy. According to the SGA from constituents and is handled promptly SGA to accomplish simple tasks. The student body’s interest in peer leadership section of the Bergen web site, the SGA by an assembly. Meetings are held, minutes number of committees multiplied by four, and advocacy. Last semester, the Student is “the voice of the governing body for (notes of proceedings) are taken and they and the number of senators (students in the Government President and Vice President Bergen Community College students.” It’s are available online. This is in stark contrast SGA) diminished. These changes made the both ran uncontested for their seats, until the official channel through which students with BCC’s SGA. The SGA web page has SGA even less apt at proactively addressing a previous executive member of SGA can be heard in the administrative decision- outdated information and an old feedback student concerns. was granted an exception to the rules, making process. form advertising responses in “7 to 10 After months of work and organization allowing him to run against the Presidential Most students at BCC might have heard days”—wherein submitting questions may building, the “new” SGA has led minor candidate three days before polling opened. of the SGA simply by virtue of its existence. result in no response. legislative efforts. They changed the reduced SGA elections receive, at most, about Very few, however, know of what progress SGA’s lack of responsiveness seeped student worker wages to a tiered system, 800 votes—an election turnout that’s it has made over the years. Bergen.edu even into the construction and progress of this (though critics argue that the student worker regularly below six percent of the student lists their range of accomplishments, such article. The SGA Executive Board was aide wages should not have been cut at all). population. Once students start becoming as conducting scholarship workshops and asked multiple times, via email and in They also requested a move of the Testing involved, maybe then, the current state of their proposal of “more stringent guidelines person, to comment on this article. Over Center away from a construction site. affairs could change. for enforcing the on-campus Smoking Ban.” two weeks of pursuit yielded no official It seems that the SGA is too rift with *These students are former members of Question is, have they been functional or not? statements. Finally, on the doubly extended internal turmoil and reliance on the SGA. To judge the Student Government due date of this writing, by chance, one of administration to effectively tackle the at BCC fairly, compare it to other the authors was able to have a 30 minute issues that students have been demanding

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Frequently, it is the first mountain in general information, contact: 973.827.2000 or visit www. presents the area to open and the last to close. Belleayre mountaincreek.com. Venezuela Italy has eight lifts that access 47 trails and suit all types Mohawk Mountain ski resort is located in the Southern In the capital No Christmas from beginners to the experts. Although half of the Berkshire Mountains in Cornwall, Connecticut. Mohawk is Caracas, streets trees; instead mountain is dedicated to the intermediate terrain, the historically known to be the first ever to make snow. Walt are blocked small wooden “Cat-Access,” advanced skiers can use the east side of the Schoenknecht, the creator of Mohawk resort, was the off on Christmas pyramids, called mountain. Cross-country skiers can utilize the five trails inventor of snowmaking, which resorts use worldwide. Eve in order for “ceppos,” are of varying difficulty with no extra charge. Student ticket This mountain has seven lifts and 24 trails for both skiing people to decorated with prices range from as little as $35 to $44 while adult and and snowboarding. In addition, there are 12 nighttime rollerblade to fruit and nuts other prices vary. With a magnificent view, this resort skiing trails for those adventurous night owls. Also, church is only 2.5 hours away. For more information, contact: Mohawk has cross-country trails for those who want to Greenland Austria 845.254.5600, 845.254.5601 or [email protected]. “Krampus,” a go exploring in their snowshoes. Most importantly, the Rotten auk for devil-demon Hunter Mountain ski resort in upstate Hunter, New expert skiers have a special spot on top of the mountain Christmas creature York, is a busy place with many visitors from the tri-state for the cross-country skiing. Mohawk Mountain provides dinner; it equipped with area. Hunter, being the second-highest mountain in the a comfortable price of $24 if you are there on Friday and smells like old cowbells and Catskill Mountains, consists of 11 lifts and a total of 55 Saturday from 6-10 p.m. For more general information, blue cheese rods, roams trails. Also, a nice feature this ski resort has is a half pipe lift contact: 800 895.5222, 860.672.6100 or visit www. and tastes the streets and ticket for snowboarders who want to ride only the pipe mohawkmtn.com. very pungent scares people and terrain park. Hunter suits all types of skiers including Mt. Southington ski resort is situated on Mount Vernon Source: www.strangecosmos.com Graphic: Junie Jorgensen, Jutta Scheibe, Scott Bell © 2008 MCT the intermediate and the ones who want to go on the Road in Planstville, Connecticut. This mountain recently challenging terrain. If you’re either, plenty of terrains added a new conveyer lift in the Beginner Area, making it await you! For more information, contact: 800.486.8376 fun and suitable for snowboarders and skiers. Although ext. 2200 or visit www.huntermtn.com. Mt. Southington is the smallest of the five resorts, its Mountain Creek Ski Resort is in Vernon, New Jersey, quaint place has enough terrain for all levels of expertise. just 47 miles away from the George Washington Bridge. Surprisingly, they’ve divided their 14 trails and seven This trip won’t need a full tank of gas, which makes this lifts, making it appropriate for all ranks of efficiency. a quick and convenient destination. Mountain Creek has Sometimes you can still have fun with “less is more.” For a total of eight lifts, 41 diverse trails and is known for more general information, contact: 860.628.0954 or visit having the highest vertical feet in the east coast south of www.mountsouthington.com.

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Holidays Page 12 Features DECEMBER 2010 Establishing a Movement Express Yourself Perpetua Romain and poetic music. The stylistic sounds at Open Mic Night Features Editor and remedies of each Beautiful Noize artist are distinctive and incomparable Tyler Burns were even more genuine, bringing to This holiday season, Santa's little to what the general public is used to Staff Writer life real everyday problems that may be helpers aren't the only ones putting hearing via commercial radio. overshadowed in our world today. in tremendous work. Beautiful Noize Since its year of establishment, One Thursday night, I took my time to Usually I do not enjoy rap groups Entertainment is at it again, producing BNE has accomplished much check out the weekly Open Mic Night that just joke around, but the next act more mix tapes in continuation of their more than beautifully mastered at Ender Hall. As I walked in, I was a bit of performers were funny and kept my series of mix tape releases entitled tracks. In collaboration with their taken aback as the Cyber Café looked as I interest. Los Muchos Buntros Boys (Jet, “Beautiful Months.” Ensuing the cinematographer, DuNo Tran of had never seen it. A P.A. system, keyboards Chuck, and Flannie) are a trio who are recent release of BNE label mate Big Du Some Productions, BNE will and a bunch of chairs surrounded them. not afraid to show off their flow, asking Tone's Mic Theory, comes the highly be campaigning for the awareness Everyone seemed to be in good spirits, so I the audience to throw “dem fours up” and anticipated drop of of the AIDS/ pulled up a chair and waited for the events reminding us about the importance of Madison Kaine's HIV pandemic. to unfold. “stop, drop and roll!” In between their first mix tape, Grim Public Service The first person to step up to the and last songs was a performance entitled

Announcements mic was a young man named Randy; he “Are You Gunna Be My hu Greetingz. . took the stage reading excellent poetry. Girl?” by Jet and performed are created for sxc Madison Kaine,

Randy truly was nothing less than a story along with Chuck and of whose name is the campaign to Alex Chambers, promote prevention, teller. He told his stories in a way that Flannie. Chuck and Jet were is known for his protection and drew you in, kept you interested and the guitarists while Flannie courtesy rapid delivery, story education. had you on the tip of your toes to see if was the singer, with a pretty not only the next line rhymed, but could decent voice. telling and clever Encouraging the hoto use of alliteration. entire nation to follow up the last one without a letdown. Make sure to make P Featured on three get tested, these Danielle followed this up with a it out the next open mic tracks from Mic PSA's will take beautiful voice that shook the room, night next semester. They Theory and two you through a singing a pretty jazz piece. O. Max was are held every Thursday tracks from Artis' life changing next with a nice piano piece, although, at in the Cyber Café in Ender exemplary mix tape depiction of the the end it hit a few bumps. Despite that, Hall. Don’t forget, anyone can Raising The Bar, Madison Kaine brings many methods to it was not difficult to appreciate what he sign up once you’re there to forth a unique sound and distinct flow. contracting this disease. was doing. O. Max then began to read perform the next week! Beautiful Noize Entertainment is Beautiful Noize Entertainment poetry as Randy had and I must say an independent record label based in will be coming to Bergen Community his story telling capabilities Burbank, California. It was founded College to perform for Black History in 2009 by AlShan and Jaquan Barnett Month, provided through the Black and currently has several artists on Student Union and the Black History the label including Artis, Big Tone, Moth Committee. Their performance Madison Kaine, Ming and Quentin. date is February 18th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. These members, four emcees and one in the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre. R&B singer, are focused on creating Raising The Bar and Mic Theory have a movement of independent music, been passed out for free on campus and designed to uplift communities as well is available for free download at www. as encourage change in our society. beautifulnoizeent.com, where you can Jaquan Barnett, known as Artis, is the receive more information about the CEO of Beautiful Noize Entertainment label. which makes conscious, passionate Photo courtesy of beautifulnoizeent.com CKY Delivers at Mexicali Daughter.” It was a great Dawn Foster song to hear Deron’s range Staff Writer live; his unique voice to his long, growling screams. The Kicking off Halloween weekend, band’s new bassist, Matt Teaneck was treated to an Janaitis, meshed perfectly intimate show with the punk and with the band. metal influenced band, CKY, at After thanking the the small venue Mexicali Live. The audience, they played crowd chanted their name and “Sporadic Movement” for cheers were heard all around as their encore. Everyone Deron, Jess, Matt, then Chad took released all the energy they the stage to the chants of their had left, yelling out every name. lyric. It all ended with The set began with the Deron’s 20 second scream grooving riffs of “Rio Bravo,” a the song is known for. classic off of their first album, With their split eardrums Volume 1. The guitars were extra and sore necks, the crowed distorted and the riffs sounded enjoyed themselves and so more metal than usual. The crowd did the band. After over a went wild as they head banged, decade, they are still having threw their fists in the air and fun while being passionate, made way for a huge mosh pit. CKY performing “Flesh Into Gear” Photos by Matthew Cole sincere, straying from They continued chanting ‘CKY’ mainstream trends in music repeatedly as the band went into CKY had great interaction with catalog, plus a GG Allin cover. Deron and delivering a great live show that their next song, “Inhuman Creation the audience, letting them choose handed the microphone over to the gives their records justice. Station.” The powerful energy lasted much of the set list. The band played audience to sing along to the tempo throughout the entire show. a wide variety from their large changing track, “My Promiscuous Cardiology Brings Good Charlotte Back into Hearts Jessica Czarnogursky vocals) along with Billy Martin (guitar/ Such songs as “Counting the Days” Staff Writer keyboard), Paul Thomas (bass) and and “Standing Ovation” show the side Dean Butterworth (drums) have of GC that all of its original fans were “We’ve got one last chance, led Good Charlotte through triple always drawn to: life in the lyrics. one more time to make to platinum records, sold-out concerts Cardiology, appropriately named for make this happen.” These and the chance to work with such the band’s intent to have songs more opening lyrics to Good greats as M. Shadows of Avenged closely attached to the heart, shows the com

. Sevenfold. highs and lows and all the in-between Charlotte’s song “Counting Cardiology, being the first CD that the band has been through since the Days” are more than released since Good Morning Revival 2007. “Alive” appropriately states, just words. Rather, a true back in March of 2007, was highly “I’ve never felt so alive, like I feel right statement about what the anticipated by both GC’s fans and now in this moment.”

goodchar l otte band has done for their fans new audiences. Though there were With a sound reminiscent of 2002’s of with their new CD Cardiology, those true fans disappointed with The Young and the Hopeless, GC has released on October 29th. the album, there were those who blended all of their successes of the This pop-punk band, thought it was just what GC needed past, with great promise for the future. courtesy originally from Waldorf, to get back to their old sound. The They have shown that time may have Maryland, got their start back album, consisting of 16 new songs passed, but they are to remain in our hotos in 2000 with their self-titled

P has already watched “Like It’s Her hearts permanently. CD. After ten years, brothers Birthday” rise in popularity, mainly Joel Madden (vocals) and due to the accompanying video. Pop-punk band returns Benji Madden (lead guitar/ DECEMBER 2010 Features Page 13 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Rachel Kaminer Steve Kidd Copy Editor Contributing Writer

Harry Potter fans, rejoice! The 7th It is said that all good things must come to an end. In the case of the Harry Harry Potter movie – out of eight – Potter series, that time has finally come. However, Warner Brothers has came out November 19th. If you are made a bold move in splitting the film based on the 7th and final book, like me, you have waited for this day “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” as a two-part event. Part 2 will not ever since the movie was pushed from be released until next July, but does the first half of the final film hold up a summer to a November release. just as well as its literary companion? Movies aside, nothing will ever “Deathly Hallows” starts off a few months after the events of last year’s replace the 7th Harry Potter book endeavor, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” The villainous Lord entitled, “Harry Potter and the Voldemort and his band of Death Eaters are slowly growing in power Deathly Hallows.” Every single book is following the death of Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore and a treasure among itself, but this one end up seizing control of the Ministry of Magic. Not long after a botched in particular has something special in attempt to smuggle Harry to safety using other fellow it. For one thing, the themes in this wizards and witches as decoys, our hero and his two book are much more mature. Harry best friends, Ron and Hermione, are forced to go into and company are older now, and they hiding from the Death Eaters that are hunting them deal with loss, heartbreak and death down. While on the run, they continue their search of multiple loved ones. for the remaining five Horcruxes, ordinary objects Although the themes in this book that contain pieces of Voldemort’s soul that must be are extremely rough, there are, of destroyed in order for him to become vulnerable. course, the funny parts that can The movie follows the first half of the book almost make anyone laugh. This is one of completely accurately, with only one or two minor, J.K. Rowling’s highest achievements. yet unimportant changes to some of the events that She mixes tragedy with comedy, take place. It’s also the darkest installment yet, with a heart break with laughter and angst few disturbing scenes that might scare younger fans with joy. Whether it is through the of the series. Topping them all off is the chilling final characters of the Weasley twins or scene of the film, a dramatic yet disturbing cliffhanger a funny line in a chapter, this book that sets the stage for the carnage that is to come in makes you smile while you are crying. Part 2. J.K. Rowling really works her In regards to the other aspects of the film, the own magic into this book with the performances are as good as always when it comes language that she uses. You realize, to the series. There’s even a few surprise appearances more than ever, that what Harry this time, such as the long-awaited return of Dobby, and his friends go through is what the house-elf from “Chamber of Secrets” and Bill everyday people go through. When Nighy as Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeor. Harry and his friends are running “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” may from Lord Voldemort, they have no be the best of the series so far. The action is intense idea what is around the next corner. as always, and the overall storytelling, while cut short They have to use so many precautions due to the cliffhanger ending, is as enjoyable and before even stepping a foot out the engaging as the book it is based off of. I hope those door. There are people in this world of you reading this review go see the film, because it’s who live like this every day. not over yet. From what I’ve seen of Part 2 so far, I can Of course, there are still questions only say this: war is coming to Hogwarts and Harry in your head as you read the book and must step forward to challenge Voldemort for the all of them are answered at the end, fate of the entire wizardry world and all who live in it. making this book one of the most Don’t miss out on this epic finale! fulfilling and captivating in the Harry Potter series. Photos courtesy of harrypotter.com

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Staff Writer smoothly. It includes Flash Player is this the iPad killer many have been be very difficult at times to navigate or courtesy 10.1, to bring you a true web browsing waiting for? Compared to the Apple even use. Meanwhile, the Apple iPad On April 30th 2010, Apple released experience and view. Worried about iPad, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is quite IOS 3.2 is flawless and everything their first Tablet—or better known memory? The Samsung Galaxy Tab similar in specs and falls short in some runs much smoother. Although it has of as the Apple iPad—to the U.S. and offers either a 16GB or 32GB with the areas, as well. Sadly, it doesn’t even been released for quite some time now, samsung worldwide. Since the release of the ability to expand the storage capacity come close to being an Apple iPad the original OS that the Apple iPad Apple iPad, many of us have been up to 64GB. The Samsung killer as it lacks in many fields, starting released with still runs much better . waiting for an Apple iPad killer later Tab has two with the screen compared to the OS running on the com

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Different looks at gaming throughout 2010 Photos courtesy of heavyrainps3.com, civilization5.com, rockstargames.com, sega.com Ben De Brasi of the RPG elements and the infamous ups has arrived. The best combo system akin to Fallout, the game offers freedom planet scanning, this is my favorite game of any of the next gen games in its genre, and choices to a player. Add in multi- Staff Writer of 2010. Bayonetta sets a new expectation. As player and you have nearly unlimited Heavy Rain with all Beat’em ups, the most important replay value. As the first decade of the new millennium I was highly skeptical when this was thing is the combat game play. The Civilization V comes to a close, video game technology announced. An entire game of quick duality inspired story, which involved The legendary Sid Meier series is booming faster than ever. With the time events? This was going to be a snore witches and a universal importance to a returns to the PC. The basics are all there; Xbox 360’s Kinect and Sony’s equivalent, fest that rivaled MGS 4’s movie/game balance of Paradiso (Heaven) and Inferno it is still a turn-based strategy game with this may be the last year with a focus on confusion. Something about it however, (Hell) is cliché, but the game’s pacing a target audience of megalomaniacs traditional controller based games. Let attracted me to continue following the and over-the-top nature prevents it from who want to take over the world, even us see the jewels this last chapter has development until the high reviews rolled being boring. Beating the game once if it is a digital one. The game hosts brought. in. My ambivalence shifted and I played will not take long, but the replay value 18 civilization leaders such as Caesar, Mass Effect 2 through the game in its entirety. While is through the roof with secret levels, Napoleon I and Alexander the Great, Take the original Mass Effect, add a it has flaws, this game offers a unique, multiple difficulties, tons of unlock-ables with each leader possessing unique revamped shooting system, less glitches, dramatic experience that demonstrates including playable characters; this game attributes sensible to their times and better graphics, more interesting dialogue the video game’s ability to transcend will keep you busy for a long time. historical accomplishments. Cities now choices, increased characterization movies in storytelling. It displays Red Dead Redemption have their own defenses, which dissuades and less RPG elements. Now you have the thoughts and motivations of the Red Dead Redemption is basically early rush strategies. Additionally, the Mass Effect 2. The cover and reload characters and transcends books through Grand Theft Auto IV in a western game sports improvements in the combat shooting system is much more fun than the interactivity and branching choices setting and then some. That is what system prohibit multiple units to stack Mass Effect’s awkward mechanics, to be made. A different choice means a makes it so great. You play as a former and attack a city; now combat has to thus heightening the game’s intensity. different experience, something you can’t outlaw with gang connections, whose be more carefully thought out. Overall, Each character has a story and personal get in another medium. The game play is family gets kidnapped. He agrees to this makes other victory types more dilemma which Shepard, the protagonist, also surprisingly fun. work for the government in exchange for feasible, which when combined with the can help with, revealing each team Bayonetta help getting his family back. From this accessibility of Civilization V, makes this member's intricate, detailed and unique Move over Kratos, Dante and Ryu, simple premise, the world of Red Dead one of the best in the series. backgrounds. Despite the watering down the new king—ahem, queen—of Beat’em Redemption opens. A free roaming world DECEMBER 2010 Features Page 15 Which School is Your Style? com Hannah McVeigh located within New York City, the regular college. . fashion capital of the U.S. and within Now addressing tuition, depending fitny Contributing Writer the top fashion cities across the globe. on where you attend school and which , edu Limitless in the ability to use the creative state you live in, the tuitions for these . From Tokyo to Paris to New York, forces within, these schools may ask for schools vary greatly. 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James Ferrentino Kathryn Rodriguez Staff Writer Contributing Writer blatant dishonesty are the enemies Your blood streams lucidly, like Being cheated on here. Too often, people don’t say a herd of love infatuated first- always feels like an what they mean and often enough, time mothers watching the doors emotional crisis. One feels the person cheating is not the open to FAO Schwarz around scorned, betrayed and only guilty party when it comes Christmas. Your heart convulses, sometimes embarrassed. to withholding. The travesty is like a bee trapped between two We believe that our knowing how you feel but never windows grasping onto the last, territory has been saying it. Edgar Allen Poe-like minutes somehow violated and Dr. Kham Walsh, a psychiatrist of life. A poisonous feeling of this imprint of anger and marriage counselor I recently warmth caresses and intrudes your and bitterness is left spoke to, proposes the idea that stiff, breathless body. This is what behind, and sometimes “In this new texting generation, being cheated-on feels like. it overtakes us. But, maybe young people have perhaps lost Infidelity is an increasing punishable this is a mistake. Perhaps the their ability to connect personally problem for couples of all ages. by death. betrayal is actually an internal and with clarity of perspective and Society through the media has Affairs affect one that started when we began to portrayal of character in their words. curved our way of thinking. More 1 out of every 2.7 see our partner more as property No one is saying what they mean and more dishonesty, lust and couples, according to Janis and less as a person. anymore. That is the real problem selfish behavior is spewing into Abrahms Spring, author of “After People cheat for different with relationships today.” our homes and cars through toxic the Affair,” yet 90 percent of reasons. Some cheat because they A recent study done by the frequencies. Cheating is not only Americans believe cheating is are unhappy or somehow dissatisfied author Robin Dunbar suggests that, wrong, it’s immoral, untruthful and morally wrong, as the Associated with their partner and some just statistically, people today claim a disgusting display of character. Press reports. Is this just a huge because they lack something to have fewer close friends than Unfortunately, messages in some case of hypocrisy or are couples individually—whether it is personal they did 10 or even 20 years ago. music seems to sing a different becoming more liberal when it growth they lack, some deep This study would seem to support tune. comes to relationships? seeded pain or even an incomplete the idea that people are, in trend, “This ain’t cheatin’ as long as If “tempted by the fruit of parental relationship they live with. losing touch with one another. This we tell nobody,” Jay-Z another,” squeeze, remember “one Regardless, it seems that the real seems strange since so much of our “Forget about your boyfriend fine day does not make a spring,” problems of a relationship begin technology is designed to keep us in and meet me at the hotel room,” Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics. long before the cheating. It’s so easy constant communication, yet we are Pitbull. If you are having second to get swept up in the whirlwind lonelier than ever. The promotion of infidelity thoughts about your relationship, of emotion that comes with sexual I would pose that cheating is not is stepping over the line. Should talk it out. Don’t end with desire and envy, but cheating is truly an ethical problem but a distressing we be giving people who preach cheating, end with integrity. End just a result of an already failing result of a larger societal problem. their abominable lifestyles such a relationship on your prerogative human connection. As a society we have stopped attention and respect? According alone, resist temptation and vice. Wonder, for a moment, if it is not trusting each other. We’ve stopped to the Bible, infidelity is a sin Photo courtesy of mctcampus.com actually cheating that is the problem. loving each other. We’ve stopped Ambiguity, miscommunication and communicating.

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Zainab Khan month period. Some side effects include Arturo Hernandez chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, Staff Writer swelling, pain, itching, headache, fever, Staff Writer shakes. He said he didn’t even consider nausea, vomiting, fainting and if the the place a fast food restaurant, and I It’s all over the blog sites of mothers patient has an allergic reaction after Driving down a busy road of couldn’t agree more. Chick-fil-A has and daughters. Women have had the treatment, dosage administration Simpsonville, South Carolina, my a breakfast menu with the choice of mysterious deaths; others suffering should be stopped. friend John asked me the million sausage, bacon, eggs and chicken. Their severe side effects but most have been “In the United States, HPV affects dollar question: “So… what do you classics menu is simply mouth watering saved from one of the worst kinds approximately 75%-80% in their want to eat?” The indecisiveness as it includes the famous Chargrilled of cancers out there. The Gardasil lifetime and most of these cases that characterizes me kicked in and Chicken Club sandwich, the Chicken vaccine, which is given to prevent four commonly appear between the ages knowing that it would probably have Salad sandwich and the Spicy Chicken kinds of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) of 15-24 years of age. Studies have taken me forever to decide I replied sandwich deluxe. Desserts, salads, has gone mainstream in recent years, shown that some patients were faithful with, “I don’t know, what’s there to drinks and wraps are all available for despite the controversy; the Federal to one partner their entire life and still eat around here? You choose!” John your satiation needs. Not only are their Drug Administration (FDA) and Merck diagnosed with HPV,” says Dr. Diane glared at me surprisingly and began milk shakes unbelievably delicious, but and Co. have claimed that the benefits C. Schwartz, MD. HPV is transmitted listing some choices, however I found Chick-fil-A also offers their cuisine in outweigh the risks. through any genital contact, not just myself turning them all down. After trays to serve at parties. There has been controversy intercourse. If HPV is left untreated in a few failed attempts, John dropped When I got back to New Jersey, I surrounding this shot because of the females it can cause cervical, vaginal a name I had never heard in my life, Google-mapped Chick-fil-A and to risks associated with it but the question or vulvar cancer and/or genital warts, “What about Chick-fil-A?” Perplexed, my surprise there is one located a few that comes into play is: what are the which can occur in men as well. I turned to him and said, “Chick-fil- minutes from BCC. This “fast food” risks and are they outweighed for If one is already sexually active, it is Who?” He was just as perplexed as chicken haven is in Paramus Park Mall’s each individual? The FDA approved not too late for them to get the Gardasil I was upon hearing my response and food court. If you are as indecisive as Gardasil in June 2006 as a vaccine vaccine because some may not have took me there immediately. I am, I suggest you get started with a for HPV for women ages 9-26. Today been exposed to HPV. Others who have Chick-fil-A is a paradise serving number one with waffle fries and a it is promoted globally, because it has had contact more than likely hasn’t all chicken, which is good news for shake (Cookies & Cream if you’re still been proven to help rather than hurt the been exposed to the HPV protected by the cows, it is beyond delicious and the open for suggestions). Pickles are up patient. It comes in the form of three Gardasil. food does taste like real juicy, flavorful to you. injections, which are given over a six- Photo courtesy of gardasil.com chicken. We started with the basics, College of Humanities and soCial sCienCes at William Paterson university

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Perpetua Romain series presents: Features Editor The semester ends, Parting at the Crossroads the time has finally come for relaxation. part 4 of 4

Perpetua Romain anticipated. “You seemed a little distracted, But one must prepare Features Editor everything okay?” Chase placed his hand “Dee, how does this look on me?” gently on KayLeen's cheek. for the new journey ahead “You look like Santa's missing elf Kay,” KayLeen closed her eyes and felt the she said lightheartedly. warmth of Chase's palm on her face, then once the break is done. KayLeen and Diavionne had been let out a low sigh once more. Christmas shopping for two hours and “I just have a lot on my mind at the were nowhere near finished. moment,” Kay said, turning away from “I think I'm forgetting someone.” Chase's warm hand. Strive to be better KayLeen pondered. “I've got something for “Kay, everything will be okay. I've my parents, my brother--” actually got great news! It's about school. “You forgot about me!” Dee interjected. I've been awarded the PTK grants that are focus on the important. “I can't get your present in front of you available to students! I read the Torch and Dee,” said KayLeen. jumped on the opportunity quick.” said Our success is near. “I'm kidding with you girl, you should Chase. be saving up anyway. I've budgeted my “That's great Chase,” Kay said, unable Christmas spending this year thanks to the to force a heartfelt smile on her face. How To column in the Torch paper you “Yea, it gets better babe,” Chase pulled gave me,” said Dee. out an envelope from his pocket and “You read the paper? Really?” unfolded the enclosed letter. “I have to Christmas Countdown KayLeen's face beamed with joy. show this to you,” he said while pulling her “Yea, its a great and timely article! I'm close. KayLeen pulled back from Chase. actually donating to a charity this year and “Listen, Chase, we have to talk.” Cookies I got something for my hairdresser, she's “Okay? Sure... about?” Chase asked, great. It takes skill to look this good!” Dee confused over KayLeen's behavior. said gleefully. “I’ve thought a lot about us and I Emily Prendergast honestly don't think I can do this anymore. Staff Writer This is becoming too much. You have all this good news, all these good things happening for your future. I just don't think our paths are crossing. I don't want to keep you from other opportunities.” KayLeen looked at Chase's glistening eyes. p rendergast

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some sweets to lose or maintain your weight. Cookies are always a must in my “Well that's not horrible Kay. That's mie l holidays. Then again, a typical chocolate chip cookie is usually approximately about four hours away, you can work 200 calories and 9 grams of fat. However, these cookies are made of whole- something out. It's not like he's in California wheat and don’t make you feel guilty after you’ve finished half the package! This or anything. What are you worried about?” time you don’t have to count up your pounds; now you can countdown. “Dee, what if he meets someone else?” “Kay, have you seen the way Chase looks at you? He would never cheat on you.” -Preheat oven to 375 degrees. “Dee, maybe its deeper than that. I can’t CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN -Mixing bowl: combine flour, handle wondering, thinking ‘what-if’ all COOKIES Splenda, brown sugar, baking the time. I have to break up with him.” (makes about 8 cookies) soda, and salt. Mix well. “KayLeen are you sure? Have you -In a separate bowl: combine thought this through?” 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour applesauce, pumpkin, egg “Yes. Ever since that day at the 1/2 cup Splenda substitute, and vanilla extract. Englewood Loop Trail, I’ve been thinking.” 6 tbsp. unsweetened applesauce -Add to the dry ingredients. KayLeen’s phone rang. “Dee, I have to go. 1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin -Stir until completely blended. Chase is at the theater now. I'll call you 1/4 cup “Egg Beaters” -Combine chocolate chips. tomorrow.” KayLeen hugged Dee and 2 1/2 tbsp. mini semi-sweet -Spray large baking pan with headed to AMC. Chase was standing there chocolate chips nonstick spray. with the tickets ready and a large box of 2 tbsp. brown sugar, not packed -Spoon batter into 8 evenly Milk Duds, her favorite. 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract spaced circles. After the massive crowd of Harry Potter 1/4 tsp. baking soda -Bake for about 10 minutes fans cleared, KayLeen and Chase went for 1/8 tsp. salt (cookies appear done and feel a walk. firm). “Kay?” Chase put his arm around her -Remove pan from the oven and shoulder. “Did you like the movie?” allow cookies to cool slightly. “Oh, yes it was really good,” she said with less enthusiasm than Chase DECEMBER 2010 Sports Page 19 New Head Coach Revamps Wrestling Team

Adriana Szaboova Staff Writer the National title, with three or four guys on With winter just around the corner, a new their way to individual national titles. season of sports is set to begin. Hopeful Mike has a three-year plan to escalate of a great season, the Bergen Bulldog the wrestling program into a widely known Wrestling Team practices long and hard. program. Sadly, not many students know With practices starting at 6 a.m. and three about the program, which is what Mike times a week, this team demands discipline. plans to address. They are not just a team; There are no slackers allowed here. they are a family that encourages each Mike Massenzio, a UFC fighter, now other. took over the role of head coach and his With the first match only a month away, plans for this season are bright. His goal is the team has a lot of practicing to do. Be to try to bring out the best in the team and sure to come out for the team’s first match hopefully a National Title. The team this on January 8th against Middlesex CC at year, Mike says, has a good chance to win home. P hotos

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This fall semester the Bergen Bulldogs Photo courtesy of lynne gladstone Cheerleaders had a very successful season, as they were able to double their squad from 10 members to 25. They also gained a few more male Ryan Songalia philosophies and for me to understand (15.83 ppg) has lessened the sting from cheerleaders, which now make one- Staff Writer where they're coming from." the loss of last year's team star Tanika fifth of the team. With their training The Bulldogs took the season debut Mills. Mills was the only starter who did practices, the Bulldogs have been There has been no sophomore jinx for on November 9th with a 47-40 win at not return from last year. working hard on their techniques the Lady Bulldogs basketball team and Orange County Community College. Coach Green is approaching the rest for sharper and more precise moves, head coach Tracy Green through the first They followed that performance up of the season with what she feels is an routines and cheers. month of their second season together. with a 69-36 blowout of Manhattan attainable, small step goal: to reach at In addition, these athletes show Instead, they've jumped out to a 6-1 Community College in the home least one round further than she did students what it means to get into the start on the back of seven returning opener four nights later. They lost their last year at the Region 19 tournament in school spirit and have school pride, players from last season who have next match to Morris County College February. especially for Bergen’s sports teams. gotten the hang of playing together as 65-56, but have won their last four by Until then, she is enjoying personal The Cheerleading Squad helps out a cohesive unit. comfortable margins. growth with a group of girls that are other clubs on campus, such as the Last season, Green, who had Their two most recent games - a intrinsically motivated to achieve Student Activities Board (SAB). The coached high school basketball for 21 71-50 blowout of Middlesex County success. squad also expanded to cheering for the years, made the transition to division College on November 22nd and 76-57 "The one nice thing is that the Women’s Volleyball team this year. Not three college ball with a slew of talented drubbing of Passaic County Community group of kids I have just love the game to mention, the squad also performed freshmen players. They started slow, College - were most significant as they and want to play. In high school you're at this year’s Pep Rally on November but made it all the way to the Region marked the beginning of league play. kinda pulling and dragging kids to play 11th, which was a success. 19 tournament, losing in the second The PCCC Lady Panthers ranked #8 in basketball who are just good athletes. In “I’m happy to have such a great round. the NJCAA National Poll and ranked college, I'm feeling like you have more E-board,” began Cheerleading Squad Now, with a little experience, both 5th in the nation Division III. Yet, Lady actual basketball players, and not just President, Jessi Lozano. “Vice President Green and the Lady Bulldogs are in the Bulldogs Ashley Devaney scored 25 talented athletes. Jennifer Figueroa, Secretary Lisa groove. points and Hannah Jensen scored "You're working with the talent Cacola and Treasurer Lisa Marchiano "This year I feel we're further at 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and the ability, then you just have to have worked with me all summer and this point than we were last year," said against the Panthers. However, these get them to be disciplined and work sacrificed their summer vacation.” He Green, whose team was 3-4 through previous games were independently together as a team." added, “I’m also learning to deal with seven games en route to a 17-9 finish played and did not factor toward Visit www.bergen.edu for more the fact that I am a President of a club, last year. "It's partly because I was new Bergen's ranking. information about the Women’s last year working with a whole new The standout play of power forward Basketball Team and the schedule and with a back injury, that is limiting #25 Michaela Hayes (11.33 ppg, 16.33 me this year.” crew of kids. The whole system was new of games. Here’s the rundown for to me. It took us a little more time to rpg), and guards #31 Kaitlyn Galati December: Although last year wasn’t the best (14.33 ppg) and #3 Ashley Devaney chapter for the squad, this year, they kind of gel, for them to understand my are definitely heading towards a bright future. With a clean slate, the squad is focused to work hard, work as a team Thurs. 12/16 A Gloucester 5:00 p.m. and be determined to set new heights Tues. 12/21 H Cumberland 5:00 p.m. for their club, as it grows and improves with each semester.