“Truth, No Matter The Cost” The Torch BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENT NEWSPAPER IGNITING STUDENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE VOLUME 25 . . . No.8 TORCHBCC.COM MAY 2017 Asian Heritage Committee Presents James Dao as Keynote Speaker CHRISTOPHER MOLINA Staff Writer

For Asian History Month, time, Dao who also enjoyed his Bergen Community College held stay as well, was surprised by an annual event inviting James the large number of people who Dao, Op-Ed Editor of the New attended and participated at the York Times. event. The event took place in the “I thought it was lovely, I Ciccone theater, where it was was really gratified that a lot of full of students, and professors. people came out on a beautiful During the event, Dao talked day and I think that there were Asian Festival Brings about the work of being the a lot of smart and interesting Op-Ed Editor for the New questions,” said Dao. an Array of Cultures York Times, including covering One of the major aspects to Campus controversial topics that many of of this event was for the people his writers tend to write about, to learn of the importance of pg. 2 only to face a backlash by its journalism and the work that readers and critics. comes with it. “But that’s the daily risk “What I would hope those we face each day as we try to people take away, the journalism present brighter viewpoints on students [and] the students in very difficult subjects everyday,” general, from it is the importance said Dao. of open debate and dialogue With that came questions, about major issues and the mostly centered around Trump importance of talking [to] each and the things he’s done as the other [on] whether if we agree President. Some of with other people we’re talking the students in attendance were with about serious and emotional journalism majors, and were issues,” said Dao. concerned with the behavior of President Trump, calling many news agencies “fake news,” and wondered how to counteract this dilemma. Aside from that, many people in attendance enjoyed The Possibility of a their stay and had learned a lot Bergen welcomes NYT Op- Ed French Trump from his speech. And at the same Editor.// Rebecca Karpinski pg. 5 Drugs and the Effects on the Young Human Brain

DAVID PEREZ Staff Writer On the 3rd of April a lecture and film screening occurred on campus about the young adult brain. The keynote speaker, Dr. Sion Kim Harris a Harvard Medical School research scien- tist. The program was organized by Tiziana Quattrone and Meli- sa Salort, both of whom work here at Bergen. The hour-long lecture was focused on the latest information on how drugs affect the brain. One of the more notable points of her lecture on drug The Bergen Room was the information on mari- juana that she presented. The in- Brings The Heat formation presented came from pg. 7 a report that nearly 100 conclu- sions on the health effects of marijuana. Some of the findings that were presented were interesting at the very least. One example would be marijuana and its ef- fects on the brain overall. There was the effects on the hippocampus and the structure it takes. Testing on mice also show that the hippocampus, the area where memory is stored, is shown to be less developed with the mice that were given mari- juana, this is a different story Students learn the real truth behind drugs. //Karina Quintero when compared to the mice that studies pertaining to marijuana. now is looking into what are ing a mental high. So there is a were not given marijuana at all. “I mean right now we really are the potential medicinal uses, potential for being prescribed a When looking in detail very focused on marijuana be- but I disagree with going about certain component of marijuana. the hippocampus wasn’t as cause of what is happening with it with the way we have, which There is a report that branched out when compared to all the policy change, but there is not having controlled trials of was released earlier this year on the other mice that didn’t take has been a lot of research that particular substances in the plant nap.edu for those who wish to any marijuana. This is only re- has already occurred too. ” that may have medicinal bene- look at it; from there go into the BCC’s Men and inforced with saying that this Dr. Harris also shared fits. Like there is a lot of differ- search bar and type in “marijua- Women’s Track and happens with repeated use and her opinion on what other things ent components of the marijuana na” the search result one would not just once. should also be looked into when plant,” Dr. Sion Kim Harris said. select would be the one from Field Nationally “Oh yeah, for sure,” replied researching the medicinal uses She went on to say that 2017 as it is the most recent and Ranked Dr. Sion Kim Harris when asked of marijuana. CBD has some of the opposite has nearly 30,000 downloads as if there are going to be any more “I think the research right effects of THC, such as not hav- of this writing. pg. 12 Editorial: How Screens are pg. 4 Brainwashing Your Kids pg. 5

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NEWSThe Torch Asian Festival Brings an Array of Cultures to Campus

PURNASREE SAHA staff writer

BCC held an Asian festival in the “Students who are Muslims and non- Student Center, which was sponsored Muslims are capable of joining Muslim by Student Life and the Asian Heritage Student Association because they could Committee. learn more about the religion,” said “The main purpose of the Asian Alinah Malik, an associate professor festival was to celebrate the cultural of math and the advisor of the Muslim heritage and the diversity of the college,” Student Association. said Mina Ahn, a Korean Club advisor Delicious snacks such as Punjabi and associate professor in the department cookies and “namak parey,”--a salty fried of psychology. cracker--and henna tattoos were offered Students were encouraged to attend the to everyone on campus. Asian Festival through posters displayed India was also featured in the Asian around campus and through emails sent Heritage celebrations. by the Asian Heritage Committee. According to Nishika Gupta, staff and During the event, there were fashion member of the Asian Heritage Committee, shows, music, and dance performances by “We want to introduce India to the whole professional Asian artists. community and spread awareness of the “The role of the fashion show was to various cultures in India.” display the beautiful and rich cultures Festival attendees were welcome to of Asia through costumes,” Susanna see the various cultural outfits that were Lansangan, professor of ESL, said. displayed such as lehengas and kurtis. Sensei Luis Taboada, who is from Peru The Indian members who were part of the and is considered to be a champion in Asian Heritage Committee wore saris and martial arts, was another prominent guest. salwar kameez at the event. He trained in Shotokan for nine years in Samosas, a type of pastry that includes multiple Asian countries including Japan, spices, potatoes and peas, and chai were , , Thailand and served. Meanwhile, the members of Singapore. After Sensei training, Taboada the Japanese program taught audience earned a second and third degree black members how to fold origami. belt in the Philippines and a fourth degree “Origami is a style of art which could black belt in New York City. be used for decoration and to express your He has since been teaching Shotokan feelings to others,” Mario Maximous, a for 40 years and has won many national Japanese professor at BCC, said. and international competitions in the Thanks to the Chinese club, everyone traditional technique. At the festival, was invited to try sweet cunzao, pork Taboada performed various moves and dumplings and Chinese leek. then taught members of the audience. With so much to do, eat and see, The Asian clubs and committees, the Asian festival is one of the most such as the Muslim Student Association, lively and accessible events on campus. International Student Club, Korean Students, faculty and staff members at Student Association and Chinese Club, BCC can look forward to attending it in were represented at the Asian festival. the upcoming year to learn the nuances The members and advisors of each club between Asian religions and cultures that wanted the students, staff and faculty are often lumped together in common- to learn and understand the culture speak. and history of their country, while also According to Ahn, the festival is still enjoying a few bites of the tasty food they getting off the ground. This was only its brought. second year, but the hope is that it will “We wanted to give students the take place annually going forward. history of Turkey and show its traditional foods by offering everyone Turkish delights,” said Zeynep Demirer, secretary of the International Student Club. Other organizations agreed that the Asian heritage month celebrated in music, dance, and traditional wear. // Karina Quintero sharing and education aspects were key. Cuomo Offers Free College Tuition To The Middle Class

IAN HARTMAN Contributing writer

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pay for your college if you just move to recently signed into law a bill to create ?” the Excelsior Scholarship, which would Left-wing and liberal groups pay for the full tuition of “middle class” have also condemned the legislation, students attending CUNY or SUNY albeit from a very different direction. schools. The Campaign to Make CUNY Students using the scholarship will Free Again, a student and faculty run be required to live and work in New organization that campaigns for free York state for at least four years after higher education, released a statement graduating. condemning the scholarship describing it The program is being touted as as “a bill of goods… that will take from the first statewide program to provide the poorest students to fill the coffers of free college, with former Democratic the state.” They accuse Cuomo of using Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton the scholarship as a “smokescreen to calling it “a win for progressives.” cover a $1,000 tuition increase.” Conservatives are angry about According to this policy because it will cost taxpayers editorial board, the scholarship is aimed money. Right-wing website Townhall at “that one slice of the middle class.” estimates that the program will cost 163 According to one estimate, the program million dollars in the first year. will only reach around 32,000 students. Governor Cuomo defended this policy saying, “why should New Yorkers Goveror Cuomo Adresses crowd.//Wikimedia Commons 3 News THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8 MAY 2017 School Shooting Shakes San Bernardino NICK COWLING Staff Writer A lone gunman opened fire in a California school on Monday, April 10 killing two before turning the weapon upon himself. North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino, California was encroached upon by 53-year-old Cedric Anderson who was in search of his estranged wife, teacher Karen Elaine Smith. He had entered the school and signed in at the front office reportedly telling faculty members that he wanted to drop something off for his wife. Upon arriving at the classroom she was teaching Students walk to safety after the shooting.// tribktla.files.wordpress.com in, he withdrew a high caliber handgun and fired upon by San Bernardino Police married this past January after Anderson’s motives are not video message saying, “As Smith, striking her and two Chief Jarrod Burguan. He had four years of dating. Smith’s explicitly known, his actions you know our children need students in the process before faced criminal charges in the mother Irma Skyes spoke speak loudly as “He came in, us now more than ever. We’re killing himself. The two past for crimes against public of the relationship stating, and very, very quickly upon their role models, teachers, students struck in the attack peace, brandishing a weapon “We thought he was a fine entering the classroom started companions, support. We’ll were eight-year-old Johnathan and assault. All of these person….and then he showed shooting,” as told by Police endure and make it through Martinez, who died at a local charges were either dismissed the other side of him which we Chief Burguan. this heartbreaking ordeal hospital after being airlifted or were not recipient of further had never seen before.” This school reopened on together as a family.” for treatment, and 9-year-old prosecution. Anderson also After continued warnings Monday the 17th with increased The entire district was Nolan Brandy who was listed had two temporary restraining Smith received from her security standards including encouraged to wear red in in a stable condition. orders filed against him parents, the couple separated fingerprint identification for honor of the healing North Anderson does have a previously. shortly after lasting all of visitors. School Superintendent Park Elementary School. criminal background as noted Anderson and Smith were seventy-two days. While Dale Marsden spoke in a American Comedy Show About Censored in Hong Kong and by Apple CHRISTOPHER MOLINA staff writer control. Such as in Hong Kong letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook China has been the world’s Daily Show, but about China” and Taiwan, Taiwan which requesting to add the show largest market for iphones, Apple introduced the New Tang Dynasty is a new TV app, “Apple TV” shares the same culture and back to app stores in Hong at the end of 2015 there are non-profit television station language like in the mainland, Kong and Taiwan within a 30 an estimated 131 million offering a unified experience founded by Chinese Americans for discovering and accessing but sees itself as a country day period or face legal action. iPhone users (The U.S., the to be an alternative voice to with its own government, “Is Apple so scared of the world’s second-largest market, TV shows and movies from China’s state-run propaganda multiple apps. currency and military. The Chinese Communist Party is estimated to have about media. show is also blocked in Hong that it would censor China 100 million iPhone users). However, one show will China which is ruled by the not be experiencing this Kong, a special administrative Uncensored in Hong Kong However, the team of China Communist Party, has a history region south of China, that was and Taiwan, just in case?” Uncensored claims that they’ll opportunity. Apple Inc., one of of human rights violations and the world’s biggest companies, handed over after 99 years of Chris Chappell said. “Or is continue their push for the censoring anything that they British rule but retained unique Apple just confused about show to appear in Hong Kong has blocked an comedy see is a threat to their regime. YouTube show called China rights and privileges.“But which places belong to China and Taiwan by establishing “I totally understand why Hong Kong and Taiwan are not and this was all an accident? a petition. Which aims to Uncensored from its Apple TV we’re blocked in mainland app store in Taiwan and Hong supposed to be under Chinese They should probably consult reach ten thousand signatures, China. We’re clearly disrupting law,” said Chappell. a lawyer, like we’ve done.” In hopes it’ll be enough to Kong as well as mainland the Communist Party’s China. China Uncensored is In March 2017, China Apple, like many foreign persuade Apple to uphold the harmonious propaganda,” said Uncensored was approved by companies doing business freedom of speech and press an English-language television Chris Chappell, creator and comedy show on YouTube Apple for availability in most in China, has to follow the around the world. host of China Uncensored. of the world, but removed it government guidelines in To sign the petition, go produced by New Tang The controversy that Dynasty Television in New from app stores in mainland order to continue doing to www.chinauncensored.tv/ brings is that the show is China, Hong Kong and business there. According to petition York City. In which many blocked in regions outside Taiwan. In response, the team data released by Consumer viewers sees it as “like The of the Communist Party’s from China Uncensored sent a Intelligence Research Partners,

Apple is eating the truth and our trust. // Rebecca Karpinski 4 news THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8| MAY 2017 The Torch Editorial: What I’ve Learned THE TORCH, a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and the ADRIANNA CARABALLO College Media Association, is the Editor in Chief official student newspaper of Bergen Community College. The purpose of THE TORCH is to report on the events With the semester coming at BCC and the local community, to a close many students are and to offer the BCC community a graduating, including those on forum for expression. The opinions the editorial board. Those that expressed in THE TORCH are not are graduating include layout neccessarily those of THE TORCH. editor Karina Quintero, Co- All the materials submitted to THE editor Adam Grassani, and TORCH become property of THE sports editor Anthony Kehlil. TORCH. All three of them did their job to the best of their ADRIANNA CARABALLO ability and will have plenty Editor-In-Chief of experience going forward. ADAM GRASSANI Many students, including Co-Editor those three, go onto four- year colleges to further their THEA OH education. Copy Editor I am also planning on going to a four-year college LESHAY JONES after graduation, for those News Editor considering on doing the same I have some advice for you. I ALYSSA BLUNDO can honestly say that joining Features Editor a club doesn’t just look good ANTHONY KHELIL on paper, it is a good way to Sports Editor discover yourself. If you’re just laying on JONATHAN OROZCO the couch after school there’s Online Editor nothing there to test your skills or your limitations. Last look at the Eboard of Spring 2017. //Courtesy of the Editorial Board KARINA QUINTERO Joining a club, especially the Layout Editor Torch will teach and refine As a child, I wasn’t all your limitations and knowing drive a person insane. important real world skills that ambitious in fact quite when to take a step back. My advice is to shoot for FOREVER HOLMES such as communication, the opposite. My grades were If you’re like me, then you the stars, but don’t shoot so Ad Manager motivation, delegation, not the best and I was that are your worst critic. Nothing high that you get lost in space. creativity, responsibility and person laying on the couch, ever satisfies you and you Learn how to rely on others REBECCA KARPINSKI leaving the responsibility up to often feel like you could’ve when needed and don’t feel Photo Editor leadership. Boy did I learn a lot about someone else. done better even if you did ashamed for doing so. Lastly, PROF. LEW WHEATON leadership this semester. Prior Now, as an adult I’ve your best, sound familiar? take everything one day at a Advisor to becoming the EIC of The acquired a hunger to be the It is important to not think time. If there are a million Torch I had no real experience best person I can be and better this way. Your best is your things to accomplish this Corrections others, however, that drive can best. Although it is important week, focus on that single day The Torch strives for the highest in leadership besides being journalistic standards and accuracy. News editor the previous also be a big downfall. A big to have standards, setting and then go from there. Readers are encouraged to contact semester. part of leadership is knowing unrealistic standards will us if they find any mistakes in any edition of the Torch

Editorial. and SGA Corner Opinion Pieces As an open public forum, The Torch welcomes guest opinion pieces and letters to the editor from any member of the Bergen Community College community. Materials should be submitted to [email protected] or delivered to The Torch office, SC- 111. Such submissions must include the writer’s name, contact informa- tion and affiliation with the college. Students should include their major; faculty and staff should include cam- pus title or position. Opinion pieces are limited to 600 words and letters to the editor to 200 words. The Torch reserves the right to edit and to re- fuse publication of any submission.

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in Room SC-111D, (bottom) Doreta Biba, Alicia Moran. //Bergen.edu 400 Paramus Road As the 2016-2017 school year comes to a close, the Student Paramus, NJ 07652-1595 Government Association is preparing to welcome their new 201.493.5006/5007 Executive Board for the upcoming school year. According to the [email protected] current SGA Vice President, Angelica Flores, 1,169 out of the 13,005 students currently at Bergen voted in this year’s election,

breaking the record of most votes the SGA has received since Comic coming soon. //Rebecca Karpinski the 2013-2014 elections. Here are the results: President- Sibora Peca FOLLOW Introducing “It’s Me Becky!” Follow Bergen Community Vice President- Thomas Lotito College student Becky as she deals with everyday situations that only Bergen students would understand. US Treasurer- Doreta Biba Chief Justice- Alicia Moran Executive Assistant- Nicole Cacciatore

Board of Trustees Alumni Representative- Peter Zalakostas Congratulations to the new 2017-2018 SGA Executive Board and The Torch wishes you the best of luck.

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OPINIONSThe Torch The Possibility of a French OWEN MCCLOSKEY Contributing Writer she would not be lenient on illegal Home of Europe’s largest military, immigrants, stating, “As for illegal according to GlobalFirepower.com, immigrants, they have no reason to the greatest cultural epicenter on stay in France, these people broke the Earth and, of course, delicious buttery law the minute they set foot on French croissants, France has been a major soil.” talking recently. On May 7, the Wake up, France! Does this French will hold the second round of not sound a bit familiar? Donald J. elections for their new president, and Trump, an orangutan who by some this is important for a slew of reasons. happenstance inherited a business Many of the upcoming electorates empire, ran on many of the same are proposing a French exit from the platforms that Le Pen is now. Le Pen European Union, which could be even called Donald Trump a “building detrimental to the world economy. for a better future.” Without the booming economy of What is happening with this new France, the EU would be rendered boom in populism? Le Pen has a useless. serious chance of winning this election, With no European Union, France despite her toxic rhetoric. would have to abandon its currency And Le Pen may be in even and lose many benefits that come with better shape due to the fact that her a succinct flow of trade between other main challenger, Emmanuel Macron, European countries. Unfortunately, the (former banker and economic advisor current frontrunner for the candidacy to Francois Hollande) holds true to not only advocates for leaving the centrist policies that make him an EU, but is far right, xenophobic, and unattractive candidate to the right and downright racist. left of the French voting populus. Marine Le Pen, daughter of Macron is currently leading in the infamous founder of France’s polls, but I don’t need to remind you conservative National Front Jean- that Hillary Clinton had a commanding Marie Le Pen, is steadily rising in the lead in the polls in September and polls at 21.34% of approval from voters October of 2016, before the great according to CNN. This doesn’t come American embarrassment that we had as a surprise, because her partisan witnessed on last year’s election day. rhetoric is very attractive to many With Le Pen on the rise and the French voters who felt snubbed by the Trump, Le Pen, or they are just one person. //Photo courtesy of wikimedia first round of elections coming up policies of current president Francois illustration Rebecca Karpinski in just a few weeks, it is imperative Hollande. to consider the repercussions of this Jean-Marie Le Pen was later kicked major decision that could affect the out of his own party, ironically by Holocaust denier. felt a wave of xenophobia sweep across Although France has initially been the country. This xenophobia and fear entire geopolitical landscape of the Marine, for anti-Semitic comments and world. overall hateful speech, and although a nation that accepts refugees of war- of terrorism might play right into the his daughter has tried to repair the torn countries like Syria and Yemen, hands of Le Pen, who has said that she National Front’s image, she shares Le Pen may change that dynamic. would not only ban the use of turbans many of the same views as her father In the wake of the ISIS-orchestrated in public, but constrict the flow of - who, by the way, is known as being a terror attacks of the past year in Paris refugees and hinder globalization. and Nice, many French citizens have According to BBC, Le Pen said How Screens are Brainwashing Your Children OWEN MCCLOSKEY Contributing Writer What has become of the age of toys, watch TV or YouTube for an average of treehouses, imagination and creativity? four hours a day experience a gradual When did children decide to abandon decrease in IQ and test scores, as well Power Rangers and Polly Pockets and as verbal language function. FOLLOW replace them with iPads and Apple And if only four hours of screen TVs? usage a day affects kids’ growth and The digital age has affected development, imagine the havoc six US American children, but not for the and a half hours can wreak upon one’s better. Go to any mall, restaurant, park development. It is no question that or town square and you will witness a kids need to spend more time away sea of small, lit-up faces and children from screens and in parks, playing tag, wielding iPads in strollers while their running and getting exercise. parents ineffectively stand by on their While walking through the Westfield cell phones. Garden State Mall in Paramus, NJ, Television used to be a source I stumbled across something truly of enjoyment for children when eye-opening: strollers for rent by tech viewed in moderation. Now, with the company Velochi, featuring two tablets development of portable tablets, their in front of where the children sit, faces are constantly buried in screens, further bringing them out of reality and everywhere they go. into the void of the screen. A BBC study revealed that, on This is horrendous. A simple solution average, children ages five to sixteen would be to remove the presence of spend six and a half hours with screens in a child’s life. As you know, screens (tablets, computers, phones, however, this just isn’t feasible. etc.), compared to a mere three hours Parents need to monitor how on average in 1995. The time children much their children use screens. It is spend using screens is dramatically imperative for the growth of children. rising and this is not good for their If children are continually distracted brain development. by the digital world, he/she will not be In 2014, studies out of Japan’s able to find any hobbies, interests or Screen your kids while you shop. // Tohoku University found that children things that stimulate their brains in the FB.com/bergentorch between the ages of five and 18 who way they deserve to be stimulated. 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FEATURESThe Torch Pride Prom Celebrates BCC’s Diversity

ALYSSA BLUNDO Features Editor

Bergen PRIDE danced the night their high school prom” says, Leppert. away at their Annual PRIDE Prom that By having this dance, it allows all was hosted by Bergen PRIDE and The participants to celebrate each other’s Office of Student Life on Friday April differences whether they are straight, 21st 2017 at the Ender Hall Courtyard. gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender This fun filled dance lasted five and to accept each other for the way hours, between 5:00 and 9:00 PM with they are. It gives students the ability scrumptious food: such as, mozzarella to be included in an event on Campus, sticks, wontons, spring rolls, and where they feel safe and welcome. meatballs in red sauce. It’s music was According to Leppert,“ It’s a place provided by a skilled Disc Jockey and where they can be themselves”. it’s music blasted from speakers that could be heard from the Ender Hall front driveway. When asked about his favorite part of the “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” themed dance, Charlie Leppert, Bergen PRIDE’s Secretary and freshman at Bergen Community College, told the Torch “My favorite part of the dance was seeing all the people who came”. Though there were no stars to be seen in the night sky at PRIDE Prom, everyone still had a fun time talking, laughing, eating, and dancing the night away, especially the LGBT students. Students enjoying PRIDE Prom that was hosted by Bergen PRIDE and The Office of “It’s like a second chance for them Student Life // Courtesy of Linda Seidman [the LGBT students] who did not attend The Bergen Room Brings The Heat ALYSSA BLUNDO Features Editor

The Bergen Room, a three-course dining establishment run by students of the Hospitality and Culinary Department, is a minimally decorated bistro located in Room C-210. Its intimately-sized room boasts 10 tables dressed in off-white tablecloths, and ethereal white curtains that hang beautifully on their grey paneled walls. The light classical music playing in the background quickly diminished as the night went on, drowned out by conversations that could be heard throughout the bistro. The time at that point was 7 pm, which was their busiest hour. As for their service, it was impeccable, although slow at times. Jordan, the server who took our orders, was very attentive to detail, calm, and gracious. He was very personable and welcoming. When it came to the food, their Bergen Room was run by students of the Hospitality and Culinary Department. //Thea Oh crusty yet soft Ciabatta was perfectly paired with traditional olive oil. It also gazpacho was full of flavor and it was zucchini patty that accompanied it was and vanilla ice cream had to be the came with garlic olive oil, though it really good. The tomato based cold soggy and greasy and looked like it highlight of the whole dinner. The was overloaded with garlic flavor. soup was chock full of carrots, celery, didn’t belong on the plate. pear was presented in a fan shape with Beginning the round of appetizers thyme, red onion, and cucumber, with a An alternate entree choice its angled edges spread out, and the was a spoon of creamy Ricotta topped cucumber garnish as well. was a Sirloin steak with a red wine vanilla ice cream was so creamy that with a juicy cherry tomato, which was The main course was pan seared and balsamic shallot sauce, which it looked like soup, but it was to die for. really good. Their arugula, citrus, cod topped with peach and mango was scrumptious, if a bit tough. This The whole experience costs and fennel salad was plain, but came mojo. The fish was well-seasoned and also came with mashed sweet potato only $12 per person and runs every accompanied by a meaty and peppery prepared. The peach and mango flavor, and fermented zucchini as well as a Thursday at 6:45 until 9 pm. To make a slice of artichoke, zesty slice of orange, however, overpowered the dish. It came zucchini patty. reservation, please call (201)-447-7222 a sliver of watermelon, and very sharp with an equally delicious mashed sweet Dinner would not be complete and leave a detailed message. Parmesan cheese. The Bergen Room’s potato and fermented zucchini, but the without dessert, honey poached pears 8 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8 MAY 2017 The Tale of Charlotte the Spider Plant ADRIANNA CARABALLO Editor in Chief Charlotte’s Web. Notes have been delivered to the While walking to class on the third plant saying “We love you,” or even, floor of Pitkin, in the B-wing side of the “We missed you.” On Valentine’s building, you might notice something Day, BCC student, Julia Young gave peculiar on your way there. Charlotte the plant a small box of heart A large spider plant can be seen chocolates. at the end of the hall as students and “On Valentine’s Day, I saw faculty round the corner of the A-Wing. Charlotte sitting there, notes of hope What’s so peculiar about a spider plant? since her kidnapping. I felt, after all Nothing. It is, rather, the history of this her trauma, she deserved to have a plant that make its story so unique. Valentine. I couldn’t “leaf” her be,” In September, after the Health said Young. Professions moved to their new building, Thought the facutly has since eaten many of Bergen’s faculty, including the the chocolates, the heart box remains, Mathematics Department, were moved symbolizing how much everyone loves into the B-Wing in the Pitkin building. Charlotte. To brighten up the new space, members Now, students stop and take of the faculty brought in the spider pictures of the iconic plant on their plant. way to classes. She has even become In January, the plant was stolen. In a favorite subject to talk about among response to the theft, faculty members students. put up signs asking for the thief to “It’s pretty funny. [Charlotte’s please return the plant. One sign stated adventure] reflects how things around that public safety was looking at the us can go on this journey we have no video tapes. idea about,” Young told The Torch Two weeks later, the plant thief Charlotte went from being an returned the plant to its spot on the ordinary plant for decoration, to a small table. This was when faculty beloved character in BCC. and students began to turn this plant “I hope she gets sunlight, nutrients, into something more special. The Charlotte surrounded by notes of adoring fans. //Rebecca Karpinski and love,” said Young. plant received a name: Charlotte, after

Must See: Summer Movies MAKE YOUR TREVOR GIOIA Contributing Writer CREDITS COUNT

As summer begins, ask yourself what movies look good. Though May is a slow month for movies, there are two that are going to be fun to watch. On May 19, “Alien Covenant,” which is a sequel to “Prometheus” directed by Ridley Scott. It’s about a ship full of couples going to a brand new planet. On May 23th two movies that are coming out. The first is “Pirates of Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”, and the second is “Baywatch” Movie, which is Rated R. The Pirates movie is about commandant taking revenge on Jack Sparrow. The Baywatch Movie is based off the 1990’s TV drama about lifeguards. June which is a little better with CONNECT some movies that are unique and some universe starts. Get ready for a brand new universe with “The Mummy” which comes out on June 9. This is TO SUCCESS about ancient princess coming back to life.On June 16th the Tupac movie “All “A Top National University” Eyez On Me”, a biography film about the rapper Tupac Shakur. 2017 U.S. News & World Report July is packed with most anticipated movies of the summer. On July 7th, Spider-Man swings back Thousands of Highly Paid into theaters with Tom Holland being Internships and the youngest peter Parker portrayed on film, called Spider-Man: Homecoming. Co-op Opportunities “Hail Caesar” on July 14th, “War for The Planet Of The Apes” comes to screens with a last battle for humanity. “Hope is a weapon” a World War Two that is made by Christopher Nolan, called Dunkirk about a beach in france during the war on July 21. July is packed month of movies that will be interesting to watch because of each njit.edu/transfer film has a feeling of summer movies. A roundup of movie posters for upcoming summer films.//Courtesy of multiple movie University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 • [email protected] • 973-596-3300 So thats all for the movies i feel are studios interesting in the summer. 9 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8 |MAY 2017 : Summer Plans Roving Reporter

LESHAY JONES News Editor

Mahmoud Mahgoub Major: Business Management “My plan is to enjoy my summer before the big transfer. I want to hang out with friends and visit my dad in Egypt because I’m moving up to the next big stage in my life.”

Ashley Cruz Major: Cinema Studies “I will be road tripping all of the East Coast all summer.I plan to go to Boston, Virginia, Florida and so much more. You name it and I’ll probably be there.

Daniel Ortiz Major: Cinema Studies “Well, I mostly plan on working at the iPic theater all summer. Oh, and I’ll be going to Miami, Florida for a week!”

Shamar Gill Major: General Studies “ Mostly I plan on working on my artwork and building up my portfolio, applying for a few internships and just relaxing before the transfer to Chicago.”

Joseph Sanchez Major: Liberal Arts “I plan on enrolling in the Fire Academy over the break and also start working on my career in brokerage.”

Christiana Aghjayan Major: General Studies “I’m taking a baking course over the summer here at Bergen and I will hopefully be lounging on a cruise with my cousin.”

Students share their plans as the warm weather comes closer. //Leshay Jones

JOIN THE TORCH Meetings every Tues., 12:30 p.m., SC-111C-D 10 Features THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8 |MAY 2017 The History of Cinco de Mayo

PURNASREE SAHA Staff Writer

On May 5, people from Mexican culture celebrate the Festival Cinco de Mayo in many different parts of United States and in Mexico. Cinco de Mayo is the Spanish term for 5th of May. According to the article “History of Cinco de Mayo: History of Puebla”on the History Channel’s website (www. history.com) this festival celebrates the Battle of Puebla, which was the Franco-Mexican War that started in 1861 and ended on 1867. In 1862 at the Battle of Puebla, the Mexican Army was successful enough to defend themselves against the French. Benito Juarez was the president of Mexico which was struggling with their economy and were not able to pay their debts to foreign governments. There were naval forces shipped to Veracruz Cinco de Mayo celebrated with joy and music. //Karina Quintero due to the response from France, Spain, and Britain to claim reimbursement. prepared for the French attack and was after the end of the US’s civil war. History Channel’s website (www. Spain and Britain withdrew when they able to support the town. The article In 1864, on the same year France history.com), when Cinco de Mayo is had a negotiation with Mexico, but also states that on May 5, 1862, General withdrew, Napoleon named Austrian being celebrated in the United States, France did not. The History Channel’s Lorencez’s army was well-provisioned Archduke Ferdinand Emperor of it represents a celebration of Mexican website also states that “France was and included large firearms during the Mexico and in Juarez’s force Ferdinand culture and heritage. The celebration ruled by Napoleon III and then decided Battle of Puebla. The battle occurred was kidnapped and murdered. General includes parades, parties, and mariachi to sculpt a dependent empire out of from daybreak to early evening and Zaragoza passed away from typhoid music where there were Mexican folk Mexican territory”. Veracruz was there were about 500 French soldiers fever after his historic victory in dancing and traditional foods being attacked by the French soldiers in 1861 that were killed and less than 100 Puebla. According to the article “Cinco eaten such as tacos and mole poblano. and this caused President Juarez and Mexican soldiers killed during the de Mayo in Mexico”on the History Houston, Chicago, and his government to retreat. In Puebla de battle. Therefore, the French soldiers Channel’s website (www.history.com), hold the largest celebration of Cinco Los Angeles, which is a small town in retreated from the battle. Zaragoza’s death was what caused other de Mayo. However, according to the east-central Mexico, General Latrille Although the battle between the parts of Mexico and Puebla to celebrate article “Confusion with Mexican de Lorencez allowed 6,000 French Mexican and French soldiers was not a Cinco de Mayo. Military parades, Independence Day”on the History troops to attack. President Juarez had strategic win, the Mexican government reenactments of the Battle of Puebla Channel’s website (www.history.com), new headquarters in the North and he had a great symbolic victory that was and other festive events occur during many people outside Mexico believe allowed 2,000 loyal men who were represented by Zaragoza’s success at Cinco de Mayo in Mexico. Cinco de that this holiday refers to Independence either Indigenous Mexicans or of Puebla. Due to the military support Mayo was not named a federal holiday in Mexico, but this was celebrated on mixed ancestry to go to Puebla. There and political pressure from the United for Mexicans, so all stores and banks September 16. was large number of poorly supplied States, France withdrew after six are open in Mexico. Mexicans that was led by Texas-born years because the US was finally in a According to the article “Cinco General Ignacio Zaragoza, that was position to aid its besieged neighbor de Mayo in the United States”on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2017 Ceremony

ZACK FRIEDMAN Contributing Writer

The evening kicked off with a tribute to the late rock and roll pioneer, Chuck Berry, with inductee Electric Light Orchestra performing “Roll Over Beethoven,” which was also a hit for ELO back in the early 1970s. After performing “Evil Woman” and their signature song “Mr. Blue Sky,” ELO was honored with a speech by Dhani Harrison, the son of ex-beatle and lifelong friend of ELO frontman Jeff Lynne, George Harrison. Dhani Harrison praised ELO’s timeless songs, lavish concerts and Jeff Lynne’s production work, while working with music legends such as Dhani’s father, George, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Eagles guitarist, Joe Walsh. Drummer Bev Bevans and keyboardist Richard Tandy were unable to attend the ceremony. Founding ELO member, Roy Wood, attended the ceremony to accept his award alongside Jeff Lynne, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. //Wikimedia Commons despite not performing with him during the preceding set. Jackson Browne honored folk of work, excellent musicianship and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. All performed a few of their hits including singer Joan Baez for her memorable extravagant live performances. All the the members of Journey, including ex- “Alive,” with Dave Krusen behind the songs such as “Diamonds and Dust,” surviving members of Yes attended members, drummer , drumkit and “Better Man.” The night her renditions of Bob Dylan’s “God on the ceremony with the exception of keyboardist and singer ended with an all-star jam of Neil their side” and The Band’s “The night original keyboardist, Tony Kaye and , were in attendance. After Young’s “Rockin’ in the free world.” they drove old Dixie down.” Browne late bass player and co-founder Chris their speeches, Journey took the stage Also honored was Chic-frontman also praised Baez on her contributions Squire, whose award was accepted by to perform “Separate Ways,” “Lights” and legendary producer Nile Rodgers to the civil rights movement and her his family. Yes later performed two of and “Don’t Stop Believing” with their who was inducted by Nile’s “Get Lucky” effect on humanitarian causes. After their signature songs, “Roundabout” current singer, . Steve co-collaborator, Pharrell Williams. her speech, Joan Baez performed a and “Owner of a Lonely Heart.” Perry, who was kicked out of Journey The induction was bittersweet as Nile small set of songs with the Indigo Girls Rapper Snoop Dogg had the honor in 1998, did not participate in the Rodgers was nominated 11 times as a and Mary Chapin-Carpenter which of inducting his late friend, Tupac performance. member of Chic before getting inducted included a cover of Woody Guthrie’s Shakur, into the Rock and Roll Hall The last inductees of the night was into the Hall of Fame for the Musical “Deportee,” the traditional hymn of Fame. Snoop’s speech was very the grunge rock band, Pearl Jam. Former Excellence award. Also nominated “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “The personal as they were friends from the talk show host David Letterman, filling last year was punk bands Bad Brains Night the Drove Old Dixie Down.” beginning of their careers to Tupac’s in for an ill Neil Young, gave Pearl Jam and MC5, R&B singers Janet Jackson Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee tragic death in 1996. Snoop Dogg a rousing speech, complementing their and Chaka Khan, Electronic pioneers of Rush did the honors of inducting accepted the award on Tupac’s behalf stance against commercialism, their Depeche Mode and Kraftwerk new Yes into the Rock and Roll Hall of and later joined Alicia Keys and T.I. for humanitarian efforts and their loyal wave band, and The Cars, among Fame. Alex and Geddy cited Yes a medley of Tupac’s greatest hits. fanbase. All the current members of others. as a major influence on their band Pat Monahan of the band Train was Pearl Jam, including former drummer while admiring Yes’ complex body next to induct. He inducted Journey into Dave Krusen, accepted their award and 11 Sports THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8 | MAY 2017 LaVar Ball’s “White Guy’s” Comment Tony Romo Throws in the Towel Misunderstood ANTHONY KHELIL LESHAY JONES Sports Editor News Editor

UCLA star ’s father, After a 14-year career, former LaVar Ball, who has been in headlines Cowboys Tony of late due to his series of outrageous Romo is throwing his hat into the comments, turned heads when he retirement rink. suggested that UCLA’s white players That’s right, Romo has retired were at fault for their March Madness from the Cowboys, handing over the loss. legacy to current quarterback Rayne After being accused of making Prescott and signed a contract CBS to racist comments, Ball suggested that pursue a career in broadcasting. his comments were “twisted.” He said Romo was first drafted into the on ESPN 710 LA, per ESPN.com, “I am NFL in 2003 and became the starting not saying I don’t like the white guys quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in and we lost because of them [...] No— 2006 after Peyton Manning signed on that’s how they twisted it up.” Ball has to the Broncos. made news with many of his comments Throughout his career, Romo has and claims, such as those insinuating played a total of 156 games and has a his son plays better than , total of almost 3,000 completed passes him being able to beat with a total 34,183 passing yards. and one-on-one, and The football star was recently even asking for a billion dollars for his released from the Cowboys and now sons to sign a shoe deal. has the privilege of signing somewhere On April 7th, Ball said, else whenever he wants, as long as it is “Realistically, you can’t win no within the boundaries of his contract championship with three white guys with CBS. because the foot speed is too slow [...] LaVar Ball focused on the play or what to say. // However, Romo has yet to I told Lonzo, “One of these games you Wikimedia Commons officially filed any papers that will seal might need to go for 30 or 40 points.’ his retirement and people are dying to It turned out that was the one game. know why. Then, once they get to the Elite Eight, nice. Respectful.” According to ESPN staff writer they’re right there.” This comment, like UCLA’s loss was not only on Todd Archer, it doesn’t seem that Romo many of his others, caused quite the the hands of the “White Guys,” as has any plans on doing so anytime soon controversy. LaVar’s son Lonzo struggled in the and this leaves the option open for him UCLA’s tournament run came to game, scoring only 20 points on 4-10 to continue playing if he so chooses. an end against Kentucky in the Sweet shooting. “I blame one person every Since Romo was released from 16 with a 86-75 loss. , TJ time they lose and it’s the same person the Cowboys, this also allows him to Leaf and Thomas Welsh, all starters all the time,” LaVar Ball said Friday. sign with any other NFL team that he for the team, and all white, were “It’s my son.” wants. praised by Ball after his comment. “I As LaVar Ball continues to make In response to Romo’s retirement, love Bryce because he’s Alford’s son headlines with his comments, the Quarterback Dak Prescott said, “From and he’s always been nice to me. TJ attention now turns to Lonzo Ball, who a fan of yours to being your teammate: Tony Romo smiles with his team’s beanie. // Leaf—Zo’s friend, always nice and sets his sights on the NBA, declaring Thank you for the advice on and off Wikimedia Commons respectful. Thomas Welsh—one of for the NBA draft after UCLA’s Sweet the field to making plays that I’ll never their most intelligent players. Very 16 loss. forget!” Meet the Core of the Next Yankee Dynasty ADAM GRASSANI Co-Editor

Going into the 2017 season, the now have one goal in mind, which was made clear during last year’s trade deadline. They are rebuilding through the farm system, developing their new, highly thought- of prospects, and relive the same glory days of the late 1990s and 2000s Core Four era, hopefully sooner rather than later. Now it’s take a look at some of these prospects who hope to become the next Core Four, or Fab Five, or Super Six, or Terrific Three, you decide. Leading off is outfielder Blake Rutherford; the 19 year old out of Simi Valley, California was drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the 2016 draft at 18th overall. Rutherford grew up a Yankees fan, idolizing future hall of fame shortstop, . He has a smooth left handed swing with plenty of bat speed to boot; Rutherford has a chance to hit for both average and power at the big league level. During the minors last season he batted .351 Gary Sanchez is one of the key members of the future core of the Bronx Bombers. //staticflickr.com with a .415 on base percentage in 33 games. All of this lands Rutherford at cancer. So you better believe he’s on a deadline, he was traded to New York 2016 trade deadline, he was called up the number 37 spot on MLB.coms top mission to do her name justice. as the top prize for Andrew Miller. by the Yankees and quickly got rid of prospects list. He undeniably has the Up next is Venezuelan shortstop While not the team’s top prospect, you the “prospect” label on him. Sanchez heart of Yankee, and hopes to bring that Gleyber Torres, signed by the Chicago can make a legitimate argument that burst onto the scene through August to the major league level in a couple of Cubs as an international free agent. Frazier has the highest ceiling. He is and September, hitting 20 home runs years. Near 2016’s trade deadline, he was considered to be a five tool prospect, in just 53 games with a .299 average Next we have right handed pitcher traded to the Yankees as the headliner showing the ability to hit for power, to boot. Despite playing in so few out of UCLA. The for Aroldis Chapman. He was then average, field, throw, and run. Yankee games, he was the runner up in voting Yankees drafted him in the first round assigned to the Scottsdale Scorpions of general manager Brian Cashman has for the rookie of the year, losing only of the 2015 draft at 16th overall. His the . There, Torres described his bat speed as “legendary.” to Michael Fulmer. Now heading into fastball is his primary pitch, having lit it up, leading the league in batting One thing that separates Frazier from 2017, Gary Sanchez hopes to pick up touched 99 miles per hour at times. All average (.403), and on base percentage the rest is his intense workout routine where he left off and become that key of his other pitches can be considered (.513), earning him AFL MVP honors, and style. He always tries to outwork centerpiece the Yankees need, and a solid secondary option as well, the youngest in league history. Even at everyone around him, playing with a possibly much more. including his curveball, changeup, and the young age of 20, teammates have chip on his shoulder, lightning with Blake Rutherford, James Kaprielian, slider, the latter topping at 90 miles per admired his maturity in handling big the bat, on the basepaths, and in the Gleyber Torres, Clint Frazier, and Gary hour. In 2016, he posted a 1.50 ERA in league baseball. Now, Torres enters a field. The Red Thunder is currently the Sanchez are just five of the young guns three starts with 22 strikeouts, giving new season ranked as one of the top number 24 ranked prospect by MLB. in the Yankees organization. Many him the number 58 spot on MLB’s top three prospects in all of baseball. com. other guys such as Greg Bird, Aaron prospect list. His story’s the most tragic Coming to the plate now is Last, but certainly not least, we Judge, Justus Sheffield, Aaron Hicks, out of the bunch as in 2014, he lost his outfielder Clint Frazier, drafted by the have catcher Gary Sanchez from the and Tyler Adams all hope to become mother after a 14 year battle with breast Cleveland Indians with the fifth overall Dominican Republic. Shortly after the pieces of the next Yankee dynasty. pick in the 2013 draft. This past trade 12 Sports THE TORCH VOLUME 25 ISSUE 8 | The Torch MAY 2017 SPORTS BCC’s Men and Women’s Track and Field Nationally Ranked ANTHONY KHELIL Sports Editor Bergen Community College has the nation in the 1500 meter race. She received wonderful news regarding is currently ranked in the top spot in the their Men and Women track and field 10,000 meter race. teams. As of week one, the U.S. Track As for the Men’s Track and Field & Field and Cross Country Coaches team, Sophomore Connor McGillick Association has ranked both Bergen has qualified for nationals in the 10k Men and Women’s track and field team event. He is ranked number 1 in the 10k at number 7 in the nation. meter race, as well as 17th in the nation Bergen Community college jumps in the 1500 meter race and 12th in the up four spots from the previous year’s 5000 meter race. Freshman Mateusz ranking when they were ranked 11th. Wierzba qualified for nationals in So far, Bergen has qualified two both Long Jump and Triple Jump and women and four men for nationals in is currently ranked number 2 in the the first week. Sophomore Camille nation in the Discus event and is close Calupad of the women’s track and field to qualifying for the Shot Put event. team has qualified for nationals for Freshman Muhammad Ombali has the second year in a row, for the Pole qualified for nationals in the 110 Meter Vault Event. She is currently ranked Hurdle race. He is currently ranked 7th number 1 in the pole vault with a height in the nation in the 110 Meter Hurdles. of 2.56m. Calupad is also ranked 10th Both Bergen’s Men and Women in the nation for the Javelin event. Track and Field teams have many Freshman Justine Conca, First team student athletes on the verge of Cross-Country All American, also qualifying for nationals as they look to Men and Women run to toward success. //BergenCCbulldogs.com qualified for nationals, ranking 4th in build on a strong core from last year. Baseball Bulldogs Battle For Playoffs ADAM GRASSANI Co-Editor We’re in the final stretch of baseball season and your Baseball Bulldogs are in a dogfight to make the playoffs. The team currently stands with a 19-20 record overall, 9-14 in their conference, good enough to leave them only one game out of a spot in the Region XIX playoffs. It’s been a season of both ups and downs for the Bulldogs. They got off to a hot start, coming off their spring break trip to Myrtle Beach with a 7-4 record. However, they were very inconsistent the rest of the season, including suffering a six game losing streak the second week of April. The team suffered similar problems last year as well when they started 8-3, but then hit a nine game losing streak, keeping them out of the playoffs with a record of 17-19. “That streak hit us a little bit but I told our guys; we understood what we’re up against.” said head coach Steve Mimms. “This is about adjustments. What they did was they knew there was good competition. We made some adjustments and the next thing you know we find ourselves right back into a tight battle for a good spot. Tough schedule we hit; we hit a little skid. We had a couple of injuries. We lost a good center fielder. But after that, like I said, we rallied up and our guys Student focused on swinging toward success. //bergenccbulldogs.com kept our heads up and understood that it’s a long season. I tell our guys ‘It’s a While the team faces many he’s someone who can produce both on “It’s a lot that I put into to be a player marathon, not a sprint.’” weaknesses, there are still just as the mound and in the batters box. of the week and I feel awesome right Along with consistency, another many strengths at Bergen’s disposal. However, the standout from the now.” key concern for the team has been their The team is first in the entire nation season has to go to freshman first As of writing, the Bulldogs have pitching. The team currently has a 7.62 in stolen bases with 118, while only baseman Sway Russell. Russell burst six games remaining in their schedule combined ERA, good for only 75th in being caught 10 times. Furthermore, onto the scene this year, as the team’s to secure a spot in the playoffs. They the nation. Furthermore, opponents are they’ve only grounded into a grand best player. Sway leads the team in runs will go on the road to face Rowand hitting .323 against them, ranked 53rd. total of two double plays the whole with 31, hits with 47 and runs batted Burlington on May 4 and Middlesex On the other hand, the offense, while year, complementing their speed and in with 38. Furthermore, he’s eighth in County on May 5. Then to finish the being the team’s strength, hitting .306 aggressiveness on the basepaths. the nation in batting average (.475) and regular season, they return home (35th) and an on-base percentage of One player on the team that seventh in on base percentage (.574). for the weekend for back to back .402 (36th) isn’t completely absolved of definitely stands out is sophomore Sway was recently named Garden doubleheaders against Middlesex any blame. In previous years, Bergen first baseman and pitcher Christopher State Athletic Conference’s Division County on May 6 then Bucks County would make up for a lack of pitching Martucci. Not only does he lead the III player of the week when he went on May 7. with a top 10 offense, carrying them team in ERA with 5.78 in four starts, 7-11 with three doubles in three games. deep into the playoffs, which isn’t the he’s proven to be quite the productive “Oh it feels awesome. Probably the case this year. hitter as well, hitting .341, showing how best moment of my life.” said Sway.