Fall 2015 Vol. 105 Iss. 10 6600 34th Avenue, Moline IL 61265 | 309.796.5477 | [email protected] | @BHC_Chieftain | www.ChieftainBHC.wordpress.com a peek inside Surviving sans budget Lifestyles...... 2 If you’re anything like me, you’ve been listening to Christmas and the resulting t music since October, have already Lottery winners planned out exactly how you want Jennifer A. Simmering are not receiving r your Christmas tree to look this Editor-in-Chief payments if they year, and are already calling people Learning to live on a budget is won more than i “ya filthy animal.” something that many college stu- $600. A number of Gabbing with Grunt dents need to adjust to sooner or vendors have stopped c later. For those who have mastered doing business with the cause we don’t have a budget,” It’s that time of year again such a feat, Bravo! You are doing bet- state government, and Rauner stated. “I apologize.” Then he folks, and for the Holiday season I k ter than the State of Illinois. services, such as power promised, “I refuse to let any reduc- chose something that takes A LOT Since July 1st our state govern- to the Capitol, may get tions for community colleges happen of skill—to mess up. ment has been at an impasse when completely shut off if changes l even though we don’t have a bud- Good Eats! ... Almond Bark it comes to establishing its fiscal year don’t take place soon. get.” budget. The House and Senate Demo- You may be wondering, e Such a declaration may leave Nation...... 3 crats approved a FY 2016 budget last “How does this affect me?” If one questioning, “That doesn’t A series of protests at the May, but Governor Bruce Rauner ve- you are among the students re- sound like a very realistic promise.” toed it because the planned budget University of Missouri related ceiving grant funding, you have Mid October came with an an- was $4 billion over the expected $33 nouncement to merge Black Hawk to race, workplace benefits some idea. Public colleges like d billion revenue for the year. In year’s Black Hawk function due to the College East Campus athlet- and leadership resulted in the past, such a budget would still be ap- help of state funding in many ways. ics with Quad Cities Campus. resignation of the president of the o proved and the state would function Over the years, that funding has Dr. Bettie Truitt, Black Hawk University of Missouri.... over budget. dwindled a little at a time. To keep College president, explained, Pray for Mizzou According to Comptroller Leslie college programs going, colleges w “This decision was very dif- Munger, despite the lack of budget, look to other sources of revenue and ficult and one that was not Campus...... 4 90 percent of the state’s bills are still tuition. n made lightly. The uncertain- Discovery was the topic of the being paid. If any of you have ever In some cases that means in- ty of state funding and ris- symposium this year, some profes- spent money without regard to a creasing tuition rates, which Black ing costs contributed to this sors drawing different meanings budget, you know as well as I do that Hawk did for this school year. A meet- decision.” This merger will from the word. such spending is a recipe for disas- ing was held early last year discussing go into effect at the end of the What did you discover? (Day 1) ter. Something important, like rent the expected budget deficit FY 15-16, e 2015-16 academic year and or food or electricity, will always be and the board ultimately voted to will save the college $150,000 Day two of this semester’s affected by such disregard. Still, that raise tuition for Illinois residents from f annually. symposium showcased five dif- is how our government has been run- $120 per credit hour to $135 per In early November, Truitt ferent speakers on topics of their ning for the past six months. credit hour. Given the current state sent out a letter to the Black Social service agencies are one of f choice. budget impasse, more changes may Hawk College community an- the biggest programs affected by the nouncing the suspension of What did you discover? (Day 2) be coming to Black Hawk College. e governments’ budget problems. The November 2nd, Gov. Rauner non-essential travel, non-criti- United Way has stated that 75 per- spoke to an audience of education cal hiring searches, reduction Campus...... 5 cent of social service agencies have and business leaders at Illinois Cen- c of course offerings that don’t Finals week seems to arrive had to cut services, and nearly one tral College and addressed the bud- align with current degree earlier and earlier each year. This in three of them expect to run out of get impasse issue. requirements, expansion of money within a month. t semester, finals begin on Dec. 7. “I know you’re scrambling be- sans budget | 6 How do you survive the week of all-nighters, caffeine runs, and brain-mushifying tests? Finals Survival 101 Terrorism becomes a hot topic

Sports...... 6 in America once again The Quad City Mallards are Gayle Grundstrom Trump, Bush, and Graham have Americans have been looking all verbalized that the United States more closely than ever at what our improving their play, beginning Staff Reporter should battle against terrorism first- candidates have had to say. Some, Following the devastating attack to see that they’re in for the long hand, involving our armed forces. like Florida Senator Marco Rubio, by ISIS in Paris, the U.S. presidential haul... Other presidential candidates, have even been criticized for looking candidates have quarreled over their Mallards on the up such as Bernie Sanders, believe that “too boyish” to be our president in a opinions on terrorism and what the United States alone cannot be time of war. action the United States should take expected to defeat ISIS. In a recent As of late, the debate over the concerning Syria and other middle- World ...... 7 speech, Sanders wagered, “If all over acceptance of Syrian refugees into eastern countries. “What better way to declare the world these attacks are taking the United States have caused both Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump the endurance of France than to place, the world has got to come political parties to clash; is it right or are still currently dominating in live it up at a café?” together.” wrong to let immigrants into a nation the polls, but both have expressed November 13th is another Sanders and Fiorina, though created largely in part by immigrants? significantly opposing views over marked day in terrorism history for belonging to different parties, both As reflected by the polls, how to treat our current situation France and the world... adamantly suggest we cut off ISIS’s Americans have been favoring Clinton overseas. Clinton strategically wants Viva la résistance! funding urgently. for her national security background to back ISIS into a corner, whereas Since the Paris Attack, other acts and Trump for his harsh brazenness. Trump has claimed the United States Community...... 8 of terrorism have sprouted up around Although the next election is not until should simply “quickly and decisively Winter Break for the kids in the world, even in the United States the beginning of next November, bomb the hell out of ISIS.” with yet another bomb threat, this the escalating terrorism threats our lives will be here soon, and the Clinton favors having middle- time surrounding two air-flights from are causing us to think forward and question of how to entertain.... eastern countries side with the America to Paris. preparing ourselves for the best It’s Christmas-time in the United States to defeat the terrorist With the prospect of having a defense we can offer. Quad Cities! group, but to not have American new commander-in-chief in office, troops sent over. The Chieftain 2 Lifestyles [email protected] Vol. 105 Iss. 10 Gabbing with Grunt Good Eats! Easy, tasty, Grandpa wished for ANOTHER Farm and Fleet giftcard for Christmas... Almond-bark goodness Shelbee Bradley and the coolest thing is that there is Gayle Grundstrom Guest Writer quite literally NO LIMIT to what you Staff Reporter can dip in Almond Bark that won’t If you’re anything like me, It’s that time of year again folks, taste better for it. you’ve been listening to Christmas and for the Holiday season I chose You can get crafty like the - cre music since October, have already something that takes A LOT of skill— ations on Pinterest by adding colors, planned out exactly how you want to mess up. drizzles, sprinkles and/ or bits of your Christmas tree to look this year, Because, let’s face it, none of us cookie or candy; or you can simply and are already calling people “ya culinary-challenged college students put your goodies on a cookie sheet filthy animal.” are going to pull off cooking a -tur or the counter, just make sure to However, some folks like to key successfully. You know what we believe they fall into the opposite cover the surface in wax paper. This can handle, the goodness that is Al- category, where people decide to will allow you to remove your cre- mond Bark. Almond Bark is a deli- become clichés of the characters and my grandmother always plays ations after the have solidified easily, cious chocolate concoction that is Scrooge and the Grinch. These un- through her Christmas music themed without breaking, and without mess. fortunate people need a hug – per- piano books. The thing I love the solid but once heated up properly Another tip I would give is to soak all haps a moment or two under the most about Christmas itself though, will liquefy, and harden back into a cooking equipment and utensils in mistletoe – and a Christmas cookie besides seeing family I haven’t seen solid after cooling. It’s like chemistry hot water, trust me this makes clean- the size of their face. in awhile, is the food for sure, espe- but with chocolate. Almond Bark can up much easier. It’d be nice if we could forgive cially the cookies.” be found in the baking sections of I have a list of goodies you can the family drama, the empty bank Being one of the most expensive most stores, the most common fla- add to Almond Bark below. accounts, and all the traffic head- holidays to prepare for, Christmas vors are chocolate, and white choc- aches involved, which typically con- Yummies to dip in Almond Bark: can really take a chunk out of your olate. Follow heating instructions tribute to a large degree of stress to pocket book. Before you know it, crackers, cookies, pretzels, fruit, found on the packaging, and use the holiday haters. As every Hallmark you’re wrapped up selecting pres- nuts, raisins, other candy, popcorn, a small amount for a test run. You Christmas movie likes to remind us, ents for your parents, siblings, aunts, marshmallows, Chex-mix, etc. Your there is always that ONE person who uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors, don’t need a double boiler to make imagination is your limit. doesn’t like the holidays and makes teachers, co-workers… good Almond Bark. Now some of I have compiled some interesting us want to make like a red-nosed The gift giving can become te- the great things about Almond Bark recipes to try but feel free to make it reindeer and run away. dious, sometimes even unnecessary is that you can buy in bulk, it stores up as you go. The most fulfilling Christmas’s – unless it’s to donate a gift, like for well, you can add flavors (such as are sometimes the ones where- ev Toys for Tots. Everyone should have shavings of peppermint candy cane, erything is just as it should be: your something to open on Christmas; it’s or basically any hard candy), you can cousin made the cheesy-taters that called the season of giving for a rea- change the color of the white bark, are your FAVORITE, grandpa’s gift son. consisted of at least a Farm & Fleet Iradukunda Angelique, a BHC gift card and cashews, and half the student striving to major in com- White Chocolate Covered Peppermint Oreos Recipe family gathers around the table to puter science, divulged, “Most play Farkle. Or maybe that’s just me. people who celebrate Christmas in For BHC student Marisa Lopez, my country are those who believe “My family and I don’t really have in Christ, while in the United States any outrageous events for the holi- they treat it as other holiday, such as days. It is usually a relaxed dinner thanksgiving etc... In other words, it and a bloodbath euchre tournament. does not matter here what you be- Besides the amazing food that my lieve in to celebrate Christmas. We Grandma makes, my favorite part of don’t give much value to Christmas Christmas is spending time with my gifts like Americans do. We can have family.” Lopez continued, “Thanks- a Christmas tree on that day, but it giving and Christmas are the two does not have to have gifts under it; I holidays that remind us of where we have seen many Americans put gifts all came from and why we continue under their trees.” to gather for this short time out of There are numerous other holi- the year.” day traditions that make our hearts grow three sizes. BHC student Jason Madden ad- “My family mitted, “What I like most are houses lit up with lights at night and listen- and I don’t ing to Christmas carols. For me you really have any can skip the decorated trees and give Ingredients: outrageous me lots of people singing carols.” 1 package Oreo cookies (If desired, get the ones with red creme filling to Now that the first snow of the make them more festive) events for the season has fallen and there’s less holidays. It is than a month ‘til the big day, you 1 package white candy melts or 6 ounces white chocolate might as well dig out your moose usually a mug and pour the eggnog! Santa Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies relaxed dinner may not be able to help out much with your rent or college loan bills, Directions: and a bloodbath but he gives you a reason to wake Melt your candy melts or white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for up Christmas morning and spend the euchre 30 seconds. Stir. Repeat the 30 second intervals (stirring in-between) day with people who are most im- until chocolate is nice and smooth. tournament.” portant to you. Leave your concerns at the door and take the time this Dip the Oreos into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off holiday season to appreciate every- into the bowl, and place them on wax paper or parchment paper. BHC student Alyssa McCorkle, thing you do have. who is currently aiming for a future Have a merry and safe Christ- Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy over the Oreos (do this before in landscape architecture, mused mas, ya filthy animals! the chocolate is completely set so the candies will stick). “One tradition we have every year is watching Christmas Vacation and Enjoy! Christmas Story on Christmas Eve, The Chieftain [email protected] Nation 3 Vol. 105 Iss. 10 Good Eats! Easy, tasty, Pray for Mizzou Tyrone Lewis responding to a property damage Staff Reporter complaint reported that an un- known vandal had smeared feces in A series of protests at the Uni- the shape of a swastika on a bath- versity of Missouri related to race, room wall in a residence on campus. workplace benefits and leadership On November 3, a student resulted in the resignation of the named Jonathan Butler launched president of the University of Mis- a hunger strike, vowing not to eat souri System and the chancellor of until the president resigned. One of the flagship Columbia campus. The Butler’s stated reasons for this was moves came after a series of events that Wolfe’s car had “hit” him during which included a hunger strike by a a protest against Wolfe, the school’s student and a boycott by the foot- homecoming parade, when the ball team. president was confronted by a group The first student protests oc- of students who had linked arms in curred on September 24 at an event front of the vehicle, although the called “Racism Lives Here,” where Image courtesy of www.slate.com video that was recorded for evi- protestors claimed nothing had been dence showed that Butler advanced done to address the President’s con- towards the front of the vehicle and Culture Center along with more re- a positive manner.” cerns. On October 1, a second “Rac- that there was minimal contact. No cent events such as the use of racial Wolfe issued a statement on ism Lives Here” event was held with police charges were filed in connec- epithets against two young women November 8 implying that he would 40-50 participants. tion to the incident. His statement of color outside of the MU Student not step down and that he was An incident involving a drunken said, “Mr. Wolfe had ample oppor- Recreation Complex. “dedicated to ongoing dialogue to student on October 4 gave rise to tunity to create policies and reform On November 8, black football address these very complex, soci- more racial tensions. While an Af- that could shift the culture of Mizzou players announced they would not etal issues as they affect our campus rican American student group, the in a positive direction but in each practice or play until Wolfe resigns, community.” Legion of Black Collegians, was pre- scenario he failed to do so.” possibly costing the university a fine On November 9, however, Wolfe paring for homecoming activities, a On November 7, with hundreds of $1 million if they had to forfeit announced his resignation. Chan- white student walked on stage and of prospective students flooding an upcoming game against Brigham cellor Loftin announced he would was asked to leave, as this event was Mizzou’s campus for the university’s Young University. The South Eastern resign at the end of 2015 to take a strictly for black students only. Sup- recruiting day, student protestors in- Conference Football Commissioner research role at the university. Stu- posedly, while departing the premis- tervened with a “mock tour” where issued a statement saying, “I respect dent activists had not requested that es the student said, “These n*****s they recited racist incidents that oc- Missouri’s student-athletes for en- he step down, but he was disliked by are getting aggressive with me,” ac- curred at MU beginning in 2010 with gaging on issues of importance and faculty members. cording to the LBC. the dispersion of cotton balls on the am hopeful the concerns at the cen- On October 24, a police officer lawn of the Gaines/Oldham Black ter of this matter will be resolved in

This class has a new schedule for the Spring 2016 semester! Newspaper Production - Journalism 230 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 12:30 p.m. The Chieftain 4 Campus [email protected] Vol. 105 Iss. 10 What did you discover? Anna Headley it’s theorized that they buried their Guest Sports Writer dead. The earliest confirmed burial is only 100,000 years old, so even if Discovery was the topic of the h. naledi is two million years old it’s symposium this year, some pro- going to rewrite textbooks. fessors drawing different mean- The final topic that Horner- ings from the word. Large crowds Brackett discussed was the “uncon- were at the lectures for both of tacted tribes in the world” myth. All those topics. Attendance was pos- groups have had contact with west- sibly bolstered by mandatory atten- erners at one point. Many tribes dance imposed by professors, as that are considered uncontacted sign-in sheets littered the table by are extremely hostile to outsiders the main entrance to the BHC Au- or have asked to not be contacted. ditorium. There are many threats to groups Rachel Horner-Brackett spoke who have not had extensive con- about three new discoveries in the tact with Westerners, including dis- archaeological community, ges- ease and epidemics. Because un- turing broadly as she spoke about contacted tribes have never been Stone Henge, a new hominin dis- exposed to many of the commu- covery, and uncontacted tribes in nicable diseases that we have vac- the Amazon Rainforest. Due to the cinated against, whole tribes could use of ground-penetrating radar, ar- be wiped out. chaeologists are able to look deep Dan Gano spoke after Horn- beneath the surface of the Salis- er-Brackett’s lecture about mass bury Plaines where Stone Henge murderers and serial killers. He ex- is located to discover new monu- plained the difference between the ments and burial sites without dis- two, stating that mass murderers turbing the soil above. Because of kill many people the same way at this new technology, a superhenge the same time, while serial killers was discovered about a mile away have a long period of killing people from Stone Henge. This superhenge the same way. This is best illustrat- was made of over 90 stones, each ed by comparing those who com- 15 feet high. These stones were ar- mitted 9/11 and Jeffrey Dahmer. ranged in a circle inside of a large Gano said that the media currently trench which was 130 meters set glorifies the serial killer phenome- Gayle Grundstrom Herbert-Johnson covered these two into the ground. na in movies, books, and TV shows. Staff Reporter topics and many more, including the It was announced on Sept. 10 Gano then went on to talk Terracotta Warriors of China and Ma- that a new hominin species was dis- about different serial killers in the Day two of this semester’s sym- covered in South Africa, homo nale- past, ranging from Jack the Ripper posium showcased five different chu Picchu in Peru. di. Scientists have yet to determine to Russian Andrei Chikatilo to Jef- speakers on topics of their choice. The Riace Bronzes of Italy were the age of the fossils discovered frey Dahmer. Chikatilo confessed to The theme of the symposium was one of the most fascinating from the deep underground in a cave, but 53 murders in 1990, all young peo- “Discovery,” which was interpreted lecture; they were discovered off the estimations range from two mil- ple between the ages of 9 and 19. coast and are presumably from a lion years old to four million years literally in some cases, but taken to Gano said that there is a serial killer mean “let’s teach the kiddos some- shipwreck, although there is no direct old. Part of why h. naledi is such a phenomena in Hollywood. proof of that theory. momentous discovery is because thing new” to other presenters. Typically, the speakers are limited Ironically, because they were to professors at Black Hawk College, “lost,” they were spared, whereas but this semester the League of Social other bronze pieces created in Classic Scientists presented the former sena- Greece were typically melted down. tor of Iowa, Maggie Tinsman, to the “[The warriors] may not exist at all if college. they hadn’t been shipwrecked,” mar- Tinsman is an active advocate veled Herbert-Johnson. against sex trafficking, which was the Other presenters of that day in- basis of her lecture. Her focus was cluded Professor Hoogeheem on primarily on the sex trafficking of mi- “Thou Brazen-Faced Varlet! Transla- nors, hitting home with many in the tion, Adaptation, and the Discovery audience by how local the issue truly of Shakespeare,” Professor Larrabee presents itself. discussing “Centuriation and Urban “There are 100,000 American Settlement: Did the Ancient Romans kids who become a victim of sex traf- Discover the solution to the Mod- ficking every year,” divulged Tinsman. ern Migration Crisis?” and Professor Breaking Traffik is an organization Hampes’s “The Relationship Between in the Quad Cities that specifically Humor and Forgiveness.” addresses the issue of “sexual exploi- A symposium takes place ev- tation in the Quad Cities.” For more ery semester at Black Hawk College, information on the organization, you where professors are given an oppor- can visit www.brakingtraffik.org. tunity to expand upon a topic of their Professor Melissa Herbert-John- choice. They are not as extensively son delivered a presentation on a advertized as they should be, but much lighter topic, but one deeply the symposiums are always a treat significant nonetheless: “Great Dis- for students to attend and “discover” coveries in Art History.” something new. From the Tomb of Tutankamen in Egypt to the uncovering of the Chauvet Cave in France, archaeologi- cal discoveries have married with art history throughout the centuries. The Chieftain [email protected] Campus 5 Vol. 105 Iss. 10 Finals survival 101 Anna Headley Guest Writer Finals week seems to arrive ear- lier and earlier each year. This se- mester, finals begin on Dec. 7. How do you survive the week of all-night- ers, caffeine runs, and brain-mush- ifying tests? (I wish I knew how to solve the last one, but...) By listening to my advice you’ll manage to make it through Finals Week. First off, you need to sleep. I know the instant response to fi- nals week is to study until 3 am and wake up at 7 in time for your 8 am Final. But that isn’t going to help. A person needs at least six hours of sleep a night during finals in order to remember what they studied. Of course, more than six hours is always better; doctors recommend at least 8 hours a night. The National Insti- tutes of Health found that students who pull all-nighters have a lower GPA than students who sleep the recommended amount of hours. You also need to eat properly during Finals Week. Forget about just eating Ramen noodles and hot pock- Image courtesy of fernridge.k12.or.us ets and pop tarts. Do you know what last final of the week. You don’t want an episode of your favorite show be- 11 am to 1 pm and Dec 1 from 11:30 you need to eat for your brain to to show up at a final hung-over. And fore going back to studying (or two AM to 1:30 pm. This event is spon- work? Protein! So buy protein bars, don’t try to be one of those sneaky if an episode is less than 44 minutes sored by the Counseling Department add eggs to your ramen noodles, students who brings vodka in a wa- long). Eat while you watch TV. Read at BHC. In the library, there will be and eat cheese. Maybe no protein ter bottle to your final. It doesn’t a book that doesn’t have the name “Stress Free Stations” with adult co- powder because that stuff is hard to help you take the final. If you’re cele- McGraw-Hill or Pearson on it some- louring books. Don’t forget to study mix and tastes nasty. (Chocolate isn’t brating doing well on the finals, wait where. for your finals. Eat some protein, supposed to taste that way.) until you’re done. For the third semester, dogs from don’t mushify your brain from over Don’t do what St. Ambrose stu- Don’t forget to take breaks in the QC Canine Assistance Network studying, save celebrating for when dents do and have Last Blast the between your studying sessions. You will be in the library for students to you know you actually can celebrate. Saturday before finals start. Save the don’t want to mushify your brain be- pet to relieve stress. The dogs will be Good luck! alcohol for after you’ve finished the fore you even take the final. Watch available on two days: Nov 30 from

Minimester monster

Gayle Grundstrom They range from Business Law, Com- Staff Reporter position, First Aid, and Principles of Classes for this up and com- Sociology. Music Appreciation, Prin- ing minimester begin on December ciples of Speech Communication, and 14th. However, there is a second Intro Computers are also examples of minimester this winter that begins classes offered. on December 28th, for online classes Minimesters are offered to help only. aid students who are searching for a Everyone’s thinking it, I’m just way to diminish the amount of class- saying it, it sounds really daunting to es they need to take during the se- try and accomplish a full semester’s mesters, or a way to strategize early worth of work in a month. I’ve never graduation. attempted a minimester, but was cu- You can put away your pitch- rious whether it really is as bad as it forks; minimesters are offered to sounds. help you, not kill you. Don’t let your Is the minimester monster real peer’s reviews or the time constraint or a myth? scare you away. If you apply enough As the BHC advisors would as- effort to a minimester class as you sure you, there are no classes of- would to any other class throughout fered as minimesters that a student the semester, you will find yourself couldn’t handle. You simply have to just that much closer to graduation. be able to free up your winter sched- ule – the minimester monster will only attack you if you don’t dedicate enough time to it as required. There are 23 minimester classes available for the Quad Cities campus. The Chieftain 6 Sports [email protected] Vol. 105 Iss. 10 Mallards on the up Anna Headley Guest Sports Writer

The Quad City Mallards are im- proving their play, beginning to see that they’re in for the long haul in the ECHL and playing like they need to. Currently 11-7-1-2, the Mallards are in sole possession of first place in the Midwest Division with 25 points. Several roster moves occurred since last issue, including the waiving of forward/defenseman Nick Grasso and forward Cole Wilson, and the ad- dition of forward/defenseman Kyle Follmer and forward Kevin Hender- son. Collin Valcourt, forward, was also cut from the roster. Logan Nelson was traded to Wichita the same day as Grasso and Wilson were cut on Nov. 12. Road record of the Mallards’ is less than fantastic, 1-6-0-2 so far. The home record is doing well, having eight straight home wins. The Flock played three games at home within a 48 hour stretch Nov. 27-30, winning all three to con- tinue their home win streak to eight straight. After the game on Saturday, the Mallards auctioned their special Black Friday sweaters they had worn the past two nights for a total of $16,800 for the Genesis Flu Free QC program. The Mallards came back from be- ing down 2-0 to winning 3-2 in over- time on Nov. 29 against the Indy Fuel. Two goals were scored by the Mal- lards within the last thirty seconds of the game, and the overtime goal was scored with less than a minute left before the shootout. There was only 19.3 seconds between the first Mal- lards goal and the second goal, only sans budget| 1 ing expenses in salaries and ben- to come into play at some point. If two seconds more than the infamous bundled offerings for fall 2016, and efits, we will need to reduce labor the State of Illinois doesn’t find a Blackhawks Stanley Cup winning goals costs.” That means that some cur- way soon to come up with a work- continue conservative offerings in in 2013. rent staff and/or faculty may lose able budget, changes will be coming Adult Education for spring 2016. A The local team look for another their jobs, including work study and to Black Hawk College. Information lot of these changes impact the fac- win in Evansville against the Evansville ulty and staff, but the trickle down other student held positions. Sounds detailed here only covers “phase Icemen on Sunday Dec. 6. If success- could, and likely will, impact the stu- like these changes have great poten- 1” that has been openly discussed. ful, this would be the first win on the dents. tial for affecting students in various Phase 2 of potential changes is still road for the Mallards since their sea- On November 20th, Black Hawk ways. a mystery. College sent out a press release de- When I asked President Truitt If you have concerns about po- son opener in Allen on Oct. 16. tailing some of the ways that they how students might be directly af- tential impacts of the budget short- expect to deal with budget shortfalls fected by the actions taken to ad- fall, talk to your Student Life Repre- “due to the uncertainty created from dress budget issues, she assured sentatives. They keep regular hours the state budget crisis.” It stated there would be none – zero ways in their office next to the Hawk’s that if the state doesn’t resolve the in which students might be directly Nest in Building 4. It is their job to budget impasse by January, changes affected. “Students are our top address student issues on campus. will be coming. Steve Frommelt, vice priority.” But we already know for Issues can also be discussed during president for finance and adminis- sure that the athletic programs are Student Life Council meetings held tration at the college, commented merging, and if there is a reduction every two weeks. Take an active in- that Fall 2015 had about 10% reduce in course offerings or the possibil- terest and participate in what goes enrollment, creating an additional ity that some student workers could on at Black Hawk College. YOU ARE budget deficit of $1 million. lose their jobs, all of those things di- Black Hawk College! “Our phase 1 plan addresses the rectly affect the students. immediate need to cover this gap It’s nice to hear that “students but with more than 75% of operat- are a top priority,” but reality needs The Chieftain [email protected] World & Nation 7 Vol. 105 Iss. 10 Viva la résistance! Jennifer A. Simmering Editor-in-Chief allows militants to come and train “What better way to declare the in both combat and bomb making. endurance of France than to live it They can then return home and up at a café?” apply what they learned with little if November 13th is another any notice by authorities. marked day in terrorism history Terror experts report that ISIS for France and the world. Little can has been able to mobilize the largest shake the haunting memories from volunteer army known in recent 9/11 that forever changed the way history. ISIS uses many forms of we look at our freedoms. Al-Qaeda social media to attract fighters with claimed responsibility for 9/11. ISIS, the promise of a “Muslim community who accepted responsibility for the and righteous revolution.” attacks in France, is a more ruthless One of the struggles intelligence offshoot of al-Qaeda. officials face is not so much The coordinated efforts resulted identifying who in their country in 129 people dead and more than represents the potential threat, but 300 wounded. Six separate sites rather, whom to place under the encountered guns, grenades, and tightest surveillance. In France alone suicide bombs. Residents world-wide there are believed to be about 3,000 are on renewed alert with increased people who could be a threat. terror threats in the United States, Raffaello Pantucci, director France, Italy, Germany, and many of international security studies other countries. at the Royal United Services What authorities find most Institute explains, “The system is frightening about this incident is overwhelmed. There are so many the fact that these attacks were individuals and cases… they cannot performed primarily by Europeans keep up.” who’d traveled to Syria to join and While nations struggle to find train with ISIS, and then returned effective ways to prevent and combat Image courtesy of media.syracuse.com home to carry out these deadly terrorism, many have pledged attacks. solidarity with France. Monuments François Hollande declared three We like to do what we want. That’s “This is the attack everyone and landmarks worldwide were lit up days of national mourning in which the French way.” was worried about, and it finally in the blue, white and red colors of public transportation and institutions They are not doing so without happened,” remarked Louis Capriolo, the French flag in the days and weeks like schools, museums, libraries and some bit of caution about them. former deputy head of France’s that followed. Even individuals on food markets were closed. However, Camille Dancort, an 18 year old domestic antiterrorism unit. social media sites joined in this show the residents of France refuse to student at the Institut Catholique It is believed that 1,000 French of solidarity. allow fear to permanently halt their admitted, “I can’t say that we’re not citizens and 600 Germans have been It’s true, the initial impact of this way of life. afraid. As soon as people hear a loud drawn to fight with ISIS. The large series of attacks temporarily stopped A call on twitter with hashtags noise, they look around… It’s clear amount of territory occupied by ISIS France in its tracks. President #jesuisenterrace and #tousaubistrot that this could have happened to sent residents out into the streets any one of us.” and café’s as is the normal past-time Only three days after the attacks of Parisians. crowds swelled into the streets again Vanessa Lucot, an architect at La to enjoy life as normal. “With this Défense business district described simple act, we’re showing that we the typical Parisian life. “The French are never going to let the terrorists are always out on a terrace, drinking get at the heart of France,” remarked a coffee or wine, talking, smoking a local resident, Maxence Lezeau. cigarette. We’re a little undisciplined. Image courtesy of darkroom-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com Image courtesy of cbsnews2.cbsistatic.com No refugee zone Tyrone Lewis in the attacks, and one of them is Staff Reporter thought to have been a Syrian who entered Europe via Greece with More than a dozen US states migrants. say Syrian refugees are no longer Millions of Syrians have fled to welcome due to security fears after neighboring countries and to Europe, the Paris attacks. and the US has promised to take Alabama, Texas and several other about 10,000 Syrian refugees in the states issued similar statements but next 12 months. a State Department spokesman said The states that are saying the legality of this action was still no to refugees are Alabama, unclear. Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, President Barack Obama has Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, urged the US to "step up and do its Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, part" to help those fleeing the civil New Hampshire, North Carolina, war. Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Map of Syrian Refugees in the US from 2012 to 2015 - "Slamming the door in their faces While the state of Alabama has courtesy of fellowshipofmindsdd.files.wordpress.com would be a betrayal of our values," not accepted any Syrian refugees so he said. "Our nations can welcome far, the southern state's governor has US Department of Homeland Security it would be wrong to accept any refugees who are desperately seeking said that he "will not place Alabamians "completes a full review of security more. Business mogul Donald Trump safety and ensure our own security. at even the slightest possible risk of clearances and procedures". described it as "insane". We can and must do both." an attack on our people". The decision to suspend the Flags on many public buildings The governors' decisions come In Michigan, where it has been acceptance of refugees has drawn across the US flew at half-mast in the wake of the attacks in Paris reported that 200 Syrians have been the ire of some working to resettle after the attacks as an expression of which killed 129 people on Friday, resettled in the past year, Governor them. solidarity with France. November 13th. Snyder has said he will suspend the But several Republican Seven of the perpetrators died acceptance of new refugees until the presidential candidates have said The Chieftain 8 Community [email protected] Vol. 105 Iss. 10 “It’s Christmas-time in the Quad Cities” Anna Headley food, warm drinks, amazing Tina’s Dancers, and Sky Lanterns. Theatre presentation of The Guest Writer holiday giveaways, pampering, More info about the event, as Most Famous Reindeer of All, LIVE music, and tons of fun for well as times, can be found on the musical twist on the famous moms.” The QC Moms Blog will the facebook event page. story of Rudolph the Rednosed The holidays are almost upon be donating a Halo Sleepsack Christmas in LeClaire starts reindeer. More info about both us, Thanksgiving having already for each ticket purchased. A on Dec 4 and lasts until Dec 6. shows is available at circa21.com. passed and Christmas looming. Sleepsack is a wearable blanket The event includes Santas from The District Theatre in Winter Break for the kids in our created by Elizabeth Grace given around the world walking the downtown Rock Island will be lives will be here soon, and the to new mothers to keep their streets, face painting, breakfast presenting A Christmas Carol Dec question of how to entertain newborn babies warm. With your with Santa, free trolley rides, 10-12, 17-20 at 8 PM and on Dec them without handing them a ticket to the event, you also gain and for adults Mississippi River 13 and 20 at 3 PM. Tickets are only videogame controller for the admittance to the Museum to Distilling Company will be having $20 to the musical adaptation of entire break I bugging us all. explore by yourself or be guided their First Friday event, where Charles Dickens’ classic. Well, look no further than The on a tour. shops throughout LeClaire will be Chieftain to help you have fun Disney On Ice returns to the open late and live music will be at during December. iWireless Center from Dec. 3 – 6. the Faithful Pilot Café at 7:30 PM. At the Putnam Museum in On Thursday and Friday shows The Village of East Davenport Davenport, you can enjoy some will start at 7 PM, while there will will be having a fireworks show at wintery fun with a Frozen Sing- be three shows on Saturday at 11 9 PM on Dec. 5 after their Village along every Sunday until Dec. 27. AM, 3 PM, and 7 PM. Sunday’s Christmas Walk. Showtime is at 4:15, and adults shows will be at 1 PM and 5 A Wonderful Life will be can watch for only $8.50. Kids PM. Tickets can be purchased showing at Circa 21 until Dec. 27. get admittance to the show for on ticketmaster.com or at the A dinner buffet is included with $7.00. iWireless Center Box Office. the show except for matinee At the Figge Museum, In Eldridge, the Hometown performances. Tickets are $50.16 Quad City Moms Blog is hosting Holiday festival will begin at 5:30 for adults, $29.26 for 18 and an event for moms on Dec. PM on Dec 4. Festivities include under, and $48.16 for seniors. 3 called Jingle Mingle Moms Santa, horse drawn carriage Group pricing is available for a Night out. Tickets are $10 for rides, the Crowning of the Grinch, discounted price. Circa 21 will the event that includes “great a dancing show presented by also be presenting a Childrens

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