REEDLEY COLLEGE READING & WRITING CENTER PRESENTS... The Paper Jam Fall 2017

SEPTEMBER 2017 Welcome Back ! 1 Book 1 College ...are you ready for the semester?

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-Elizabeth KleinKramer her cells to flourish out- face of modern medi- INSIDE THIS This year, the faculty side of her body. For cine. To accompany the ISSUE: have chosen The Immor- many years the Ameri- One Book/One College tal Life of Henrietta can public knew nothing experience, Reedley Col- Meet the Author 2 Lacks, written by Rebec- about the woman whose lege has invited a mem- ca Skloot, as the One cells made it possible to ber of the Lacks family Shakespeare 3 Book/One College recip- cure polio and study to speak at the college on ient. The One Book/One gene mapping. Even March 15th, 2018 at 1st Wed. @ 1 3 College program is de- Henrietta’s family had 7pm. The students, fac- signed to help the stu- no idea what their moth- ulty, and community are Back to School 4 dents delve deeper into er’s cells were worth. invited to come out and literature, and many in- The book discusses the see this year’s One structors have been as- Calendar 5 ethics of the scientists Book/One College signing this book to be and doctors involved in speaker in the spring. read in their classes. The taking Lacks’ cells, and Additional resources for Crossword 6-7 Immortal Life of Henri- simultaneously illus- students and faculty have etta Lacks is a nonfiction trates her life and the been made available by New Tutors of 8-9 book about Henrietta lives of her family mem- librarian Lynn Kemmer the RWC Lacks. Lacks’ story of- bers. The Immortal Life and can be found on the New Tutors 10 fers important medical of Henrietta Lacks is a Library Resources page. Continued history. The first self- gripping book that ex- Lit. Fun Fact 10 replicating cells grown plores the bioethics and in a lab came from her racial tension of the About Us 10 body. Henrietta had a 1950’s, while telling the rare type of cervical story of a woman who cancer, which allowed unwittingly changed the P A G E 2 Meet the Author: Rebecca Skloot

-Marshall Hodson and her effect on medi- holds closely to her Rebecca Skloot was cal research in present heart; due to the fact born on September 19, day. Skloot does not that she used to be a 1972. Skloot has a B.S. hesitate when talking veterinary technician in Biological Sciences about the experimenta- and worked in animal and an MFA in Crea- tion done on African shelters/research labs. tive Nonfiction. She Americans, the crea- Not only is she work- has received many tion of bioethics, and ing on her next book, awards including the the legal debates that she goes around the US Goodreads Choice decide if we have con- and does public read- Award, Welcome Trust trol of what we are ings with students and Book Prize, and Chica- made of. Skloot’s The scientists alike. go Tribune Heartland Immortal Life of Henri- Prize for Nonfiction. etta Lacks was eventu- Her recent work, The ally made into a very Immortal Life of Henri- successful HBO Spe- etta Lacks. When pub- cial starring Oprah lished in 2010, her Winfrey and Alan Ball. book received tons of Skloot also founded media outlet from mag- The Henrietta Lacks “For me, it’s azines and publishers Foundation; which as- such as Los Angeles sists others who have writing a book Times, People Maga- experienced the same zine, New York Times, events as Lacks her- and telling National Public Radio, self, and helping with and countless others. cases of patients who Her book tells a true were not aware their people about story of an African biological material was American woman by being used for re- the story.” – the name of Henrietta search. Lacks, and how scien- Skloot continues tists used her genetic writing narrative sci- Rebecca Skloot material without her ence stories and arti- knowledge to research cles for The Best cancer. The story re- American Science veals the constant bat- Writing. She also en- tles of race, ethics, joys knitting to contin- medicine, and scien- ue her family tradition, tific discovery/faith and is currently work- throughout the 1950s. ing on another book Not only does it de- that crosses paths with scribe the hardships her ethics, humans, and family had to face, it animals. Each of the shows Lacks legacy topics are things Skloot

THE PAPER JAM FALL 2017 P A G E 3 Shakespeare Returns to Reedley College

-profit organiza- Juliet has been retold and tion that began adapted many times into eve- in 1983. Their rything from movies to TV goal is to “make shows. Admission is free and the words and the show is expected to run themes of for approximately an hour. Shakespeare accessible to everyone, re- -Bruno Cazares gardless of age, ethnicity, The San Francisco group, financial status, or education Shakespeare On Tour, will be level.” Romeo and Juliet is a here at Reedley College on classic Shakespearean trage- Tuesday October 24th at 7PM dy, about star crossed lovers to perform Romeo and Juliet. who are doomed from the Shakespeare On Tour is a non start. The story of Romeo and 1st Wednesdays @ 1pm -Gabriella Quijano and most recent, collection of poetry. The The First Wednesday at San Francisco native lives in the central One Series, part of the Reed- coast of California with his wife. Today, ley College Literary Arts he runs Santa Maria’s Live from the Program, invites accom- CORE poetry/performance series. He plished writers and poets to also teaches English at the Federal Peni- read at Reedley College. In- tentiary through the Allan Hancock Com- structor David Dominguez munity College. serves as coordinator for this Following is the first work out of his col- annual series. On Wednes- lection of poems entitled Six Poems: day, September 6, 2017, from 1-1:50, the Student Center at Reedley College One hundred well-behaved right lane trucks. will host novelist and poet Fast Lane I-5. 80 mile Summer Eve South of Stockton Michael McLaughlin, the per hour three-time California Arts twilight toasting the minds of bugs. Council grant recipient. In Phone pole hawk. Beak tucked. For an instant so righteous his earlier years, he worked I’m entrusted with so much. as an Artist-in- Residence at Crop duster Christmas time green. Envying the Atascadero State Hospi- the guy whose first kiss must tal, a Contract Artist with the have just taken hold in rich rye Night’s just a nest California Department of of such an instant just passed. my job’s just to drive Corrections, and as the San for an instant so righteous. Luis Obispo County Area Ah, the heat of it! We’re no more than bread! --Michael McLaughlin Coordinator for California Poets in Schools. McLaugh-

lin has written two novels, Western Poetry Show Their Faces and Gang of One. In Back seat my son, you’d think March of 2016, Countless Asleep on Cinemas published his third, the upholstery of heaven. P A G E 4 Back to School -Saul Avila what kind of experience toring Center, Math Cen- you will get just by joining ter, and/or Reading & Back to School is this a new club. New classes Writing Center. Are you Fall Semester! It is not just also give students an op- having trouble choosing a for children, high school portunity to meet new peo- career or finding a job. teenagers nor is it an obli- ple who may be a big part Visit the Career Resource gation, but it is an oppor- of your college experi- Center(CRC). Are you tunity for returning adults ence. Lastly, if you’re just unsure where to transfer. to further their education. looking to do better this Visit the transfer center Now, many adults like year, consider getting bet- adjacent to the CRC. Take yourself may worry about ter grades by becoming advantage of these ser- handling school, job, and more focused and finding vices! personal responsibilities. help when you need it. For those who thought However, it is best to start For you to have a suc- high school went by the semester strong and cessful semester here at quickly, college will zoom confident, no matter if Reedley College, you will even faster, so consider you’re a recent graduate have to prepare yourself how you will take on this from high school or a re- by doing the right things. fall semester! Teachers turning adult seeking edu- The most important thing may frighten students with Insidecation afterStory having Headline been you can do here or at any all the workload they men- many years away from other school is managing tion during the first week school. Remember, it is your time wisely, especial- back to school, but you not a duty to be here at ly if you have other obli- should not worry because Reedley College; it is a gations to take of. You studying and homework chance for you to discover should not get to school on can just be broken down who you are and who you time, but you should get to from a day-to-day or week want to become in the fu- school with time. There is -to-week basis. You can ture. It is a small college something unexpected that establish goals and do campus, but it is up to you can happen to you or your best to meet them. to make the best of it, with someone else, so it is best Take pride in creating hard work and persever- to take your time when quality work. Take on the ance. coming to school. Moreo- challenge rather than let- If you are unsure how ver, traffic is very congest- ting it burden you. The things will turn out for you ed so even a minute early more you challenge your- this semester, no need to from your home can po- self, the better person you panic. It is time for a fresh tentially save you more will become. This semes- start—it is time to try new minutes because you are ter will be a learning pro- things, in a new semester. not behind rush hour traf- cess. Your abilities are not It is in your best interest if fic on Manning or Reed limited, so become the you meet good support Avenue. Students should best version yourself. systems. For one, you can get sufficient sleep and a get know your professors balanced nutrition so you if you need help or just can come to school more looking to get good focused. Similarly, yet the grades. They have been biggest advice not every- through college too, so one knows about, is asking they too can share their questions. If you have experiences and even ad- questions about any re- vise you. There are also a sources you need, talk variety clubs out there with your counselors so waiting to recruit fresh they can refer you. If faces. You may never you’re struggling with know who you meet or your classes, visit the Tu-

THE PAPER JAM FALL 2017 Schedule of P A G E 5 Events SEPTEMBER 2017  4th - Labor Day

 8th - International Literacy Day

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat  10th - Grandparents Day

1 2  10th - Suicide Prevention Day  18th - National Cheeseburger Day

3 4 5 6 7 8 9  19th - Talk like a Pirate Day

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General rules for formal writing…here are some useful websites:

GrammarGirl.com Grammar.quickanddirtytips.com

Chompchomp.com Grammar Bytes!

Purdue Writing Lab owl.english.purdue.edu/owl

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Across Down 3. A short literary composition on a particular theme 1. A slender tool used for writing or drawing, with lead 6. The grounds, often including the building of a college or 2. The Reedley college student virtual classroom portal school 4. A memory storage device used for word files, pdfs, pic- 7. An institution for higher learning tures etc. 8. Application of the mind; focusing attention on a specific 5. You use this to carry your books and materials topic 10. A cellphone with a handheld computer typically offer- 9. Comfortable sleepwear used for lounging around ing internet access 12. Monetary assistance awarded to students for the pur- 11. A lunchroom or dining hall pose of paying for education 13. A professional who guides students in their education- 14. Portable computer al path 17. A person engaged in learning 15. The highest degree awarded in academic study 18. The process of acquiring general knowledge 16. A book used by students for a particular area of study 21. A set public area containing books, periodicals and 19. A room in a school or college other materials for studying 20. Bi-pedal transportation used to get across campus 22. A device with a set of broadband wireless networking 23. An academic title given by universities and colleges needed for internet access after the completion of required course work 24. Schoolwork assigned to be done outside of the class- room 25. A necessary beverage, containing caffeine and served hot or over ice

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P A G E 8 New Tutors of the RWC -Lucia Valdez

Name: Janelie Garcia It’s Kind of a Funny Don’t leave things to Story by Ned Vizzini the last minute! Major: English One interesting thing How many semesters about you: have you been here at An interesting thing Reedley College? about me is that I have I’m on my 3rd semes- a cleft ear that many ter. people don’t know about. Interests/Hobbies: Writing, hiking, movies, and comics Words of wisdom col- Favorite book: lege students:

Name: volleyball/bowling. Marshall Hodson Meet the new Favorite book: Major: Media Arts + The Night Owl by tutors of the Animation (Bachelor’s Mary Higgins Clark Degree) Reedley College One interesting thing How many semesters about you: Take things slow be- Reading & have you been here at I have been accepted to cause the slower things Reedley College? many prestigious art go the smoother the Writing I have been at Reedley schools around the outcomes will be. College for a total of 5 country. Center! semesters. Words of wisdom col- Interests/Hobbies: lege students: Drawing, singing, and

Name: Tutoring, musicals, Failing a class isn’t the Gabriella Quijano singing, drawing, mu- end of the world. As sic long as you bounce Major: Favorite book: back from low points, Education à History The Prince of Los you’ll be fine. Professor Cocuyos by Richard Chegg.com is also a Blanco Godsend. How many semesters have you been here One interesting thing at Reedley College? about you: 2 semesters I am currently learning a third language...ask me!

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Name: Clara Munoz ening Thief by Rick you’re here. If you mess Riordan up, try to fix it, and if you Major: Kinesiology can’t, don’t dread about it. One interesting thing How many semesters about you: have you been here at Legacy at Reedley Col- Reedley College? lege. My mom attended 3 semesters when I was young and now I attend here. Interests/Hobbies: Reading,go carting, writ- ing, watching anime, hanging out with friends, Words of wisdom college jewelry. students: Favorite book: Life will get crazy in col- Percy Jackson The Light- lege but remember why

Name: Saul Avila 1984 By George Orwell

Major: Business Admin- One interesting thing istration about you: People appreciate my How many semesters dependability. have you been here at Reedley College? Words of wisdom college 5 Semesters students: Be curious, take risks, Interests/Hobbies: communicate, dedicate Watching YouTube and yourself. Become the best TV shows. Learning to version of yourself. play guitar (until I have time) and chillaxing. Favorite book:

Name: Alberto Gallegos Songwriting, my novel, with the process of learn- and reading ing! Major: English/ Communication Favorite book: Red Rising Series by How many semesters Pierce Brown have you been here at Reedley College? One interesting thing 3 complete ones about you: I love hiking.

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Name: Bruno Cazares 11/22/63 by Stephen King Words of wisdom for

college students: Major: English One interesting thing

about you: Don’t be afraid to ask for How many semesters help! have you been here at I can recall 75 years worth Reedley College? of comic book history, but 2 semesters I can’t do math to save my live.

Interests/Hobbies: Writing and reading comic books

The most expensive book in the world is the Codex Leicester by Leonardo Da Vinci. The book was purchased by Bill Gates in 1994 for 30.8 million dollars. The Codex Leicester is one of Leonardo Da Vinci's notebooks, is 72 pages longs, and contains many of his sketches and notes.

What is the Reedley College Reading/Writing Center? Reedley College The Reedley College RWC is a place where Reading & Writing Center students may go to receive valuable feedback on their writings from trained peer tutors. 995 N. Reed Ave. Reedley, CA 93654 They may bring in any level writing assign- Phone: (559) 638-0300 ment from any discipline. Reading & Writing Front Desk ext. 3619 (RC Reading/Writing Center Center) tutors do not proofread papers. Our motto is Email: [email protected] “We don’t make better papers; We make bet- ter writers.” The Reading/Writing Center is not reserved for specific kinds of classes. All Mon-Thurs. 8-4pm student writers benefit from peer review. Friday 8-12pm “We don’t make better papers; we make better writers”