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Student Newspaper Campus safety continues to grow Andrew Bresnehan already been taken to mitigate something, say something,” Contributing Writer such events. which is on the security page For example, BC developed on BC’s website. With school shootings an emergency response plan The BC Alert System is a becoming increasingly more called the Comprehensive tool that notifies anyone in the CENTERSPREAD common many people doubt Emergency Management Plan BC system of any emergency A NEW KIND OF WAREFARE their safety while on school (CEMP.) going on and informs them “THE INTERVIEW”: REVIEW grounds. “CEMP is the master about anything BC related. PAGE: 8-9 This doubt lead people operations document that It is used to keep all BC to wonder what the schools governs BC’s ability to students, staff and faculty are doing to prevent future respond to and recover from members updated during all tragedies such as the ones emergencies and catastrophic hours of the day. that have taken place at disasters,” said Jaeson This system operates Columbine High, Sandy Weber, Coordinator of Safety, through Blackboard Connect, Hook Elementary, and Security, and Emergency and updates everyday, syncing Virginia Tech University. Preparedness. new information such as new “These events cannot be CEMP also approaches and or updated phone numbers. outlines responsibilities and There are currently no ENTERTAINMENT prevented, only mitigated,” said Peter Agnesi, Broward coordination mechanisms to future plans to update security INTO THE WOODS: REVIEW College Associate Vice be used during emergency measures with metal detectors situations. or cameras in the parking lots, PAGE: 11 President of Safety, Security and Emergency BC also offers training parking garages, or hallways Preparedness. opportunities for staff, faculty, of BC. Less than 10 years ago, and students that teach how to “This is due to the budget,” there was a shooting deal with an active shooter. said Agnesi. Additionally, BC has a “We do what we can to Photo credit: Bella Riccitelli/The involving a couple that took Observer place at Broward College. security team on every campus make it a better campus for BC’s safety staff want to and center for 24 hours, everybody.” all emergency phones every minimize as many tragedies everyday of the year. On every campus and center week to make sure they are as possible. However, it is not only up to there are blue emergency working. “The health, safety and the security officers to keep the phones located throughout the Furthermore, BC is currently SPORTS welfare of Broward College’s campuses and centers safe. properties, calls are directed developing a call center. “Safety is everyone’s to the office of campus safety. Overseeing this project is Mike WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM faculty, staff and students responsibility,” said Agnesi. The blue emergency phones Wright, Captain of Safety, PLAYS FIRST CONCERENCE GAME are of utmost importance,” said Agnesi. BC offers many ways to also show the exact location of Security and Emergency PAGE: 7 Certain measures have practice campus safety, the caller. To ensure ultimate Preparedness. beginning with “See safety, campus safety checks

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BC congratulates recent Fall 2014 graduates

Broward College conferred To celebrate the nearly 4,000 degrees and lighthearted and fun side of certificates today at its 82nd commencement, Broward commencement ceremony at College helped graduates the BB&T Center. celebrate this milestone These students joined more in their lives by hosting than 120,000 undergraduates #GradSHOEation — a social who have graduated from media event intertwined with Broward College since it was community engagement. established in 1959. Graduates were encouraged “We commend all of our to stand out from a sea of blue graduates on their many and black gowns by showing accomplishments and wish off their fanciest footwear. them much success in their A shoe drive was held, future endeavors,” said allowing the Fall 2014 Broward College President J. graduating class the David Armstrong, Jr. opportunity to give back to the “This major milestone community before leaving as empowers them to meet their graduates. academic and career goals, Broward College donated and so much more.” the shoes to In Jacob’s Shoes, a The keynote address was local organization that collects delivered by Emmy Award- new and gently used shoes for winning newscaster and co- children and adults. anchor of WPLG-TV’s Local 10 During Broward College’s News Calvin Hughes. commencement ceremony, With a deep passion for more than 2,489 associate’s in-depth reporting, Hughes degrees, 197 bachelor’s actively seeks opportunities degrees and 1,432 technical to bring viewers the stories certificates were conferred to that touch the soul of the students who represent more community, and has covered than 100 countries. numerous stories of national The oldest graduate was 69 and international significance. and the youngest was 17. In 2011, the Miami New There were 128 graduates Times voted Hughes as over the age of 50. Miami’s Best TV News Anchor. BC gives back to community celebrating MLK

With funding from the that positively impact the local Florida Legislature, Broward area. College – in partnership Awards were intended to with the MLK Day of Service encourage service projects Advisory Board, comprised that address education, of Broward County citizens – health, clean energy and has organized several special environmental stewardship, volunteer opportunities to economic opportunity, basic transform Monday, Jan. 19 needs, disaster preparedness, into a day of volunteerism in veterans and military families’ the local community and to issues, public safety or honor Dr. King’s legacy. neighborhood projects. The Broward College MLK A total of 24 awards were Day of Service Awards were issued to 20 organizations, offered to community groups totaling $96,406. to develop service projects Energy conservation program provides energy saving tips

There are many things you faster, squeezing more water can do and Broward College out and reducing drying time. and around your house to help · Use ENERGY STAR- save money and energy all labeled lighting for outdoor year long. fixtures and other lights left on · Remember three important for more than four hours words: Turn It Off. Don’t leave · ENERGY STAR qualified the video game on pause, or appliances use 10 to 50 the computer in sleep mode. percent less energy and water Those electronics are still than standard models. using energy, even when you · Weather-stripping drafty aren’t using them. doors and windows can reduce · If you aren’t in the room, your cooling or heating bill by turn off the lights. Always 10 percent. remember to flick that switch, · Compact fluorescent light or unplug that light when you bulbs can save you $40 to $50 leave the room. over their lifetime. · You can make it easy to turn · Replacing 25 percent of the off all those office and home lights in your high-traffic areas electronics like TV’s, DVD with compact fluorescent players, computers, monitors, light bulbs can save you about speakers and more. Simply 50 percent on your lighting plug them into power strips, expenses. and then turn the power strips · Those high-definition off when the equipment is not televisions are great, but keep in use. in mind they use six times · Modern washing machines as much energy as a regular use less water to get clothes television. just as clean. They also spin 3 BC NEWS January 13, 2015 P’an Ku gives students opportunity to get creative

Ashley Lokken students in many ways, not Central Buerau Chief the least of which is the pride of knowing your work Broward College’s award was selected from hundreds winning literary/art magazine, of submissions,” said P’an Ku produced by Broward Santiesteban. College students began in 1964 It also serves as a training under the advisement of Helen ground for those students Anne Easterly. who might be interested in The first issue included work pursuing careers in editing, from BC students as well as publishing, graphic design, faculty. advertising, and any other “Our mission statement aspect of the collaborative is on the title page: “P’an creative process. Ku exists to represent the The magazine is published evolving artistic community at twice yearly, in each of the two Broward College. Our mission major terms. is to publish the best work It is also a member of the submitted by the Broward Florida College System Press College student body,” said Association (FCSPA). Vicky Santiesteban, advisor of Each year in October, the P’an Ku and English professor. Association holds its annual P’an Ku is the ancient convention. Chinese God of Creation. The key feature of the The spirit of P’an Ku convention is the awards possesses anyone who is banquet, where winners of the endowed with creativity. annual contest are announced. “I feel that P’an Ku differs P’an Ku has won multiple from other literary magazines awards at FCSPA. opportunity for students to are listed as soon as you enter committee in community because our staff acts as one If a BC student is interested present future employers with the site. college stays on your copasetic entity. Everyone is in photography, art or creative examples of their published It is also extremely beneficial transcripts and can do nothing urged to voice their opinion on writing, having their piece or work. to join the staff of dedicated but benefit you in the future. every aspect of the magazine, pieces published gives them an You may be thinking, “I and passionate students. P’an Ku allows the creative and no one’s opinion is valued advantage over other students don’t think my work is good “Benefits of joining the staff and talented students of our more highly than anyone when applying for transfer enough,” but you never know are gaining experience in the century to prosper and will elses,” said Editor-in-Chief of universities. unless you try. publishing industry, fun work open the door to endless P’an Ku, Kenneth Ward. “I consider everyone on the To submit for the spring environment, you get to gain possibilities in life. They accept any type of staff to be a good friend and of 2015 issue go to, www. editing skills and connect To become a part of the P’an poetry, prose/short-stories, working partner, and I hope broward.edu/panku. with like-minded artists and Ku staff go to www.broward. artwork and photography. they all think of me the same Information on P’an Ku and writers,” said Santiesteban. edu/panku and fill out the “If selected to be published way,” said Ward. instructions on how to submit Being a part of a group or staff interest form. in the magazine, it benefits Pan Ku provides the Passion found with art Dual enrollment student starts non-profit Briana Thornton Munoz teachers her art Chellie Ramos he takes part in during his a well-known politician in Contributing writer students about artists who Contributing writer spare time. Washington D.C. and to made big waves in the art Damonte has taken his provide his knowledge and world such as Jackson Pollock, passions outside of the campus assistance where he can. For centuries, people have Mutant humans with insane an artist who was credited for and even started his own non- Hopefully, Damonte can found various outlets of powers like Superman or the splatter paint technique. profit organization: The Teen apply all of his hard work personal expression. Wonderwoman are often what Her favorite artist is Salvador Network. at bettering our world and Art has been a major way for come to mind when people Dali and not just because of With The Teen Network, creating a brighter future for people to express themselves think of “heroes.” his iconic long mustache and Damonte hopes to touch the our youth. in a variety of ways such as However, heroes don’t quirky personality. lives of millions and help make Feel free to visit his website, painting, drawing, sketching always have to be someone “I enjoy how dream-like a positive impact in not only http://theteennetwork.org for or just doodling. hanging from buildings and vivid his works are,” said our community but across the more information and ways to Professor Carlene Munoz rescuing someone from a bad Professor Munoz about the world as well. contribute to teens and kids in is trying to instill those guy that is wearing a cape. artist. The Teen Network is proudly our community. art values, like freedom of People in our very own She also makes it clear how run completely by teenagers, Upon visiting the website, expression, into her students community are creating huge cute she finds Salvador Dali’s to show young people that job opportunities can be each class. impacts and making the world relationship with his wife. they can be in charge and do found. The job opportunities Munoz has been teaching a better place small steps at a As most people who love positive activities such as this are for the website as well as Fine and Applied Arts at time. a certain craft she has pet one. other jobs. Broward College for one A perfect example of peeves. “Everyone has their own Aside from job year and has taught at the an everyday hero is Pablo The biggest art pet peeve struggle, whether it be minor opportunities, volunteering is University of Florida for two Damonte, a senior in high that Munoz has is when people or major,” said Damonte. also offered. and a half years. school and future politician shade over objects and outline His organization aims at It is also possible to sign In her free time, Munoz who has big plans. them instead of painting from providing teens with help and up and subscribe to The Teen enjoys painting but, “it’s Damonte is currently only a your own mind and creating an outlet in their everyday Network, which will help difficult to paint and teach at student but he also is enrolled something new. lives. keep anyone who is interested the same time. Teaching is in the Broward College dual “I feel like it’s copying what Recently, Damonte and the updated constantly in what very time consuming and art enrollment program. someone already created to team at Teen Network just is going on with The Teen takes a lot of money,” said He has taken on quite a load just shade over,” said Professor completed their first annual Network. Munoz. of work; taking AP classes in Munoz. Scholarship Run, a true Along with the website, Teaching allows her to school and college courses She isn’t like the average success. Damonte also provides videos instruct students who may swamp his everyday schedule. college professor. The 5k run or walk sold uploaded by Youtube, and a not have been interested in art Not only does he excel in Munoz encourages students tickets and proceeds went blog that is always expanding before and open their eyes to academics, he also is president to get out of the classroom to aiding in scholarships for and updating. different forms and resources. of National Honor Society. and into the museums for teens in financial need. To donate, a link is attached This is where Munoz finds There, he is in charge of homework so they can study As for the future, Damonte is to theteennetwork.org. passion within her career. fundraising for the school works of art and really look applying to several Ivy League Any type of contributions She not only teaches about and competing in various and examine how each one colleges where he aspires to towards The Teen Network Vincent Van Gogh, a Dutch academically challenging was crafted. study political science. are greatly appreciated by artist who most people are events like the Brain Bowl and As a teacher, Munoz wants “I have such high goals and Damonte and his team, aware of, but also about the Mathletics. everyone to get a feel for the I focus on them almost 24/7”, whether it is a donation, artists who aren’t as well- He is also a crossfit trainer art world and experience the said Damonte. volunteering, or working. known to the general public. and runner; activities which arts. He hopes to one day be Although not widely known, both bring him much joy that 4 BC NEWS January 13, 2015 Annual journalism boot camp holds lifetime of opportunities

Bella Riccitelli inform them about the field of During the boot camp, Ford- internship at Ocean Drive Editor-in-Chief public relations. Carther will pass out editions Magazine, the student was Manny Munoz, host from of Ocean Drive Magazine, and able to interview celebrities, 610 WIOD radio, will be answer any questions that work hands-on in the field she Every year for the past participating in the boot camp curious students hold for her. was interested the most in, and nine years, there has been a to talk to students about a Ford-Carther is the be published by the magazine. journalism boot camp held at career in the radio business. assistant editor at Ocean “The experience and clips Tigertail. When describing life in Drive Magazine, as well as a she got from the internship The boot camp includes a the radio business, Munoz relationship blogger. were priceless,” said Shapiro- handful of journalists working attempts to accurately explain “I first started the boot camp Sacks. in different fields, lunch, one of his typical days, and after I attended a national Aside from the yearly and students from not only goes into detail about his journalism conference and journalism boot camp, Broward College, but from career. there was a workshop on Shapiro-Sacks holds regularly Nova Southeastern University A familiar face to South starting a boot camp for scheduled workshops nearly and Palm Beach State College Photo courtesy: celebs-life.com Floridians, Neki Mohan, will journalism, which I attended,” every week for students as well. journalists. also be attending the boot said Jennifer Shapiro-Sacks, writing for The Observer. This year, on Jan. 30, student “I always try to mix up the camp. Observer student newspaper However, the workshops writers will have their work sessions and have different adviser and adjunct journalism are not limited to only student looked at and knowledgeably topics and different speakers. professor. writers; any student interested critiqued by experienced Last year, I began to add PR, After thinking it was a great in journalism or media that writers and journalists Ruben radio and TV in addition to the idea, Shapiro-Sacks has been attends BC is always welcome Cueto and Brittany Wallman. print sessions,” she said. holding the annual boot camp to attend the workshops. Wallman, a reporter for the While the boot camp is ever since for nine years, she So far for the winter semester, Sun-Sentinel, and Cueto, Sun- in fact a unique learning said. Shapiro-Sacks has scheduled a Sentinel editor, have attended experience for the students To help students seeking few journalists to come to BC the boot camp held for college who attend, it is also a chance careers in the journalism field and talk to students such as students since it began nine for them to market themselves after graduation, Shapiro- Michael d’Oliveira, a reporter years ago. and network with professional Sacks finds the critiquing from the Pompano Pelican; Along with two Sun-Sentinel journalists. part of the boot camp to be Dave Wilson, a senior editor journalists is a BC alumni For example, at the previous important. for the Miami Herald; Lori Jillian Goltzman, who is journalism boot camp, a BC “I think it is important for Todd, a social media editor now working for the popular student introduced herself to Photo courtesy: wordpress.com the student journalists to for the Sun-Sentinel; Gretchen public relations organization, Ford-Carther, which landed Anchor and reporter for be able to see how they can Day-Bryant, features editor O’Connell & Goldberg Public her a once in a lifetime WPLG Local 10 news, Mohan improve their work and learn for the Sun-Sentinel, as well as Relations. internship at Ocean Drive will talk about what it is like to from professionals in the information sessions on some Goltzman graduated BC and Magazine. work as a broadcast journalist. field,” she. of the journalism programs at FIU with a degree in Public “They have the chance From Ocean Drive With such a diverse group Florida’s universities. Relations, and continued to to network with these Magazine, Julia Ford-Carther of media professionals, For more information peruse a career in that field. professionals, which is will inform students about Shapiro-Sacks always makes about the full schedule, please At the boot camp, Goltzman invaluable,” said Shapiro- print journalism, as well as sure to present students with contact Shapiro-Sacks at will talk to students whose Sacks. magazines. a wide array of professional [email protected]. shoes she was once in, and While working her 5 BC NEWS January 13, 2015 BC offers a variety of plays this semester Bella Riccitelli Both locations are at Central Editor-in-Chief Campus. All theater students are As a fun start to a new required to take a handful of year and semester, Broward courses. College’s theater students will Some of these courses be taking part in a variety of include Acting I, II, and III, upcoming plays throughout stage combat, introduction to the 2015 Winter semester. voice and stage makeup. Deborah Kondelik, Fine and “I just switched my major Applied Arts professor, plans to something that is related and directs a handful of the to this field, and I’m really plays at BC about one year in interested in sometime soon advance. enrolling in the required Along with Kondelik is classes and becoming an active Mariah Reed, a Fine and member in the plays that take Applied Arts professor who place at Broward College,” said also directs some of the plays BC student Diana Huertas. at BC. BC takes great pride in the With money being spent on plays that they produce. designers, materials, rentals, “The current play is always and props, the budget is my favorite because I put always kept in mind. everything I have into it,” said Aside from Kodelik’s help, Kondelik. who has been directing BC believes that a successful plays professionally for over theater program can be done Bailey Hall, located at Central Campus. Photo credit: Alejandro Giraldo/The Observer with “ensemble and process,” 40 years, the BC students but it is kind of inspiring, play of the 2015 semester, will to see the students inspired to “enrolled in performance as it says on the website. The theater, located at too. To think that the people take place on March 19 and do their best,” said Kondelik. lab are in the plays and only performing on the stage are will run until March 29. Reed Audition information is students enrolled in tech lab Central Campus, is always filled with eager students, students just like I am is pretty directed “The Other Place.” posted on the Theater Call work on the plays,” Kondelik cool. It is cool to see students “Short Ribs 4: Fractured Board, which can be found at said. as well as their family and friends, to watch the current chasing and following their Fairytales,” will be held Central Campus in building 4, The plays take place at both dreams,” said BC nursing on April 24 until April 26. room 178. the Bailey Hall as well as the play that features students. “Not only is it fun to go to student, Tal Bendahan. Kondelik directed this play. theater that is upstairs in “The Other Place,” BC’s first “The biggest thrill for me is building 6. the plays at Broward College, BC advisors team up with students, success found

Bella Riccitelli set in stone, and can be altered It not only allows students diploma from BC, but which to double-check their courses Editor-in-Chief at any time if necessary. to view their educational plan, classes they need to take in and information. “If the student feels that but it also gives them the order to get into their transfer Walk-ins will last until the As a student at Broward the course load is too heavy, chance to create one and even university as well. second week of January. College, many opportunities the educational plan can be edit it. During the beginning of the Once the second week of are offered when it comes to reviewed and changes made,” The interactive degree audit semester, advising offices at January comes, appointments the road to success. said BC advisor Patricia shows students every class all BC campuses and centers will be available to be made One of the ways that BC Culpepper. they have passed and failed. accept walk-ins rather than again. However, walk-ins will helps students is with the “Educational planning is It also shows students which appointments, in order to see still be accepted at any BC educational plan. very important because the classes they still need to take everyone who is either in a campus or center. The educational plan is advisor and student discuss in order to not only get their rush or even just passing by a guide that is provided to and plan for degree and students by their advisors. transfer requirements as well In order to create an as a timeline for graduation,” educational plan, the student said Culpepper. must have a decided major. Culpepper, who has been However, if the student working with college students does not have a major that is for over 10 years, has spent the decided yet, advisors at BC last eight years at BC. are able to assist with this by “Creating and following providing self-assessment an educational plan can also tests, as well as suggestions help students avoid taking based on skills, interests and unnecessary classes and too even an ideal pay range. many difficult classes in one The educational plan term,” said Culpepper. features classes that students With the educational plan, are advised to take in order to success is almost guaranteed if receive the degree that they are followed correctly. seeking in a timely manner. “I was informed about the The educational plan is listed educational plan when I had on a paper, and the paper has my first appointment with guides that can plan out as far an advisor at BC. That was as a couple of semesters, or almost two years ago. I always even years. followed it, and I never took a The point of doing this is so class that wasn’t on it, because students can take home a piece that meant it wasn’t suggested of paper that easily and clearly by my advisor, who knew best maps out which courses they when it came to what classes I will be taking and exactly need to graduate from BC on when they will be taking these time. Now, I am graduating courses. from BC on time,” said BC Then, when students are student Lisa Christie. registering for their classes, BC also offers an interactive the option to upload the degree audit, which can be educational plan is offered. found when students sign into Despite what is best for the their BC accounts. student, the educational plan The interactive degree audit is not mandatory; following the is a tool that is added with the advice given by advisors is not educational plan.

7 SPORTS January 13, 2015 Women lose first conference game of season Thomas Gerald end. On the defensive end we Sports editor out worked with the rebounds. They got a lot of second and Broward College’s Seahawk third chances,” said first-year womens basketball team head coach MJ Baker. freshman Point Guard, Briana The Seahawks picked up Upshur, left the court with momentum early in the second tears of frustration in her half of their game, closing the eyes on Jan. 3, after what point gap to a mere two points fans said was a disappointing but weren’t able to ever take conference opener for the the lead. team. The only returning player on Upshur said, “We played the team, Sophomore Mariah kind of nonchalant. Not Reynolds, said, “She [Upshur] everybody was out here ready picked up. We should have to play. If we came out with kept her momentum but then more intensity we wouldn’t went downhill from them.” have gotten beat by these girls. Upshur took the lead once We were there with them, they again in the second half of aren’t better than us.” the game with assistance The women’s basketball from Reynolds and freshman team lost their first conference forward Shakela Smith. game to the Palm Beach State Then, things began to fall College Panthers, with a final apart for the lady Seahawks score of 68–45, leaving the once again. Forward Shakela Smith during the first conference game. Photo credit: Thomas Gerald/The Observer young women with an uphill Baker said, “She’s [Upshur] one of our biggest leaders. She battle for the rest of the together as a team to get it Water (Guard/Forward) each at 2 p.m. really tries to lead the team.” conference. all together. The first half we made three assists. Coach Baker is hoping for a Late in the second half In the first half of the game played, second half we were “I started playing basketball huge improvement from the of the basketball game, the the women’s basketball team kind of getting it together but because I wanted to be a part players with these games. Seahawks lost their steam and struggled, playing catch up, lost focus,” said Upshur. of a group or team, and I am Baker said, “We have to find allowed the Panthers to gain a as the Panthers took an early Upshur scored 11 points, athletic so I felt like basketball five players who want to go huge lead. lead. hitting five of 11 field goals and was for me,” said Jones. hard.” Panther’s Guard, Kaelyn Upshur took a strong lead one of two free throws, making Jones, Reynolds and Upshur “This is the first game of the Dugger was allowed numerous driving the ball down the court her the leading scorer for the each had two steals. conference. It gives us a good times to get on the outside and to the home goal but lacked game, with Smith in second at The Seahawks will next face gauge of where we are. We just score over and over again. the necessary help to score nine points. Southern Conference rivals, got beat by 23 points, it shows The Seahawks walked away each time. Smith also blocked one Miami Dade, on Jan. 7 at us we have a lot of work to do. with their first loss of the By the end of the first half of of the opposing team shots. 5:30 p.m. at A. Hugh Adams That’s a good thing because we conference and tenth of the the game, the Seahawks were Upshur, along with Reynolds Central Campus. don’t want to peak too early. season. down by 10 points, ending lead the team in rebounds, After this game ends, the And we have a lot of work to “I gave it my all. It hurts with 23-33. with six each. women’s basketball team of do but right now it’s more of to give your all and your “We got out hustled. Freshman Shayna Jones BC will travel to Fort Pierce to an effort or heart check,” said teammates don’t have your We missed some good (point Guard) and Lisa van der face Indian River State College Baker. opportunities on the offensive back. We need to come Women’s basketball Men’s basketball 1/17 @ Home, 2 pm 1/17 @ Home, 4 pm

@ Kendall, 5:30 pm 1/21 1/21 @ Home, 7 pm

1/24 @ Lake Worth, 2 pm 1/24 @ Melbourne, 4 pm 1/27 @ Home, 5:30 pm 1/28 @ Kendall, 7 pm 1/31 @ Fort Pierce, 2 pm 1/31 @ Fort Pierce, 4 pm @ Saint Petersburg, 2 pm 2/7

2/4 @ Home, 7 pm 2/10 @ Home, 5:30 pm 2/7 @ Lake Worth, 4 pm 2/14 @ Home, 2 pm

2/14 @ Home, 4 pm 2/18 @ Melbourne, 5:30 pm

2/21 @ Home, 2 pm 2/18 @ Home, 7 pm

@ Melbourne, 2 pm 2/24 @ Home, 5:30 pm 2/21 The Interview: Going a little too far?

Jayda Hall across the country. He finally The plot becomes folly of the USA just to show how able to command, Skylark Staff Writer hits a wall when he sees an once Skylark and Rapoport much of a tough guy he was. launched a missile at the old friend at a gathering, stepped foot in Jong- After hearing this, Skylark helicopter and killed Jong- The Interview possesses who was moved to Senior un’s home. A second bag left the table where Jong- un. more bravery than any other Producer for “60 Minutes.” check was done and one un was, and went for a walk late night talk show would He explained to Skylark of the guards found the around the neighborhood. Sook led them to an escape ever have in real life. The that they need to spice up transdermal strip in Skylark’s He discovered that route, where they were amount of boldness in this the interviews and instead bag. He was told that it was everything said about Jong- rescued by SEAL Team Six. movie is what “60 Minutes,” of interviewing celebrities, gum, and he chewed and un was true. The dictator Skylark ends up getting his “The Katie Couric Show” they should start focusing on swallowed it. The CIA sent indeed was starving his props for having the best and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” political issues around the over two extra strips on a people and wasn’t providing interview and writes a book will never have during an globe. After discovering that missile that Rapoport had to them with anything. Sook about the experience. actual interview. You may North Korea’s Dictator Kim fight a tiger for. overhears the conversation think I’m over exaggerating Jong-un (Randall Park) was between Skylark and Don’t get me wrong, there but keep in mind that North a fan of his show, Skylark Once settled in, Jong- Rapoport poisoning Jong- obviously was a lot of thought Korea actually got this movie took it into consideration un seduced Skylark into un and convinces them that put into this movie. In fact, banned, and it can only be and thought it would be thinking that everything in they should get the truth out maybe too much. It had watched on the internet a great idea to interview North Korea was fine. They of him on national tv. its hilarious moments and because they believe him. Although Rapoport smoke, drank, partied and perhaps this is why it was it “sponsors terrorism.” was skeptical, he gave it a talked about life together It’s the day of the interview, banned. This movie made it Although this movie was shot and called Jong-un’s and this bond made Skylark and Jong-un thinks seem as if the United States released the day before Propaganda, Sook (Diana change his mind about everything is going to be a was mocking North Korea. Christmas, it turned out to Bang), to schedule the killing the dictator. Even after breeze not knowing that he is A movie so comical like this be a gift that no one ever interview. It all seemed so being warned by the CIA and about to be exposed. Skylark can start a prolonged feud wanted. simple, but both Rapoport Rapoport that Jong-un was asks him scripted questions between the U.S and the and Skylark got more than a liar and a manipulator, he at first then finally hits Jong- rest of the world. For all Seth Rogen and Evan what they bargained for. still fell for the facade; in fact un with the hard one, “Why one knows, this probably Goldberg, both directors and he took one of the strips and don’t you feed your people?” should have been left as an producers, teamed up to After Skylark announced threw it in a pond making it This hits a nerve in Jong-un idea and not pursued into a bring us all a political satire on national television that useless. and he shoots Skylark in the movie. Although the film was exposing North Korea and its he would be interviewing chest. Luckily, Skylark had meant to be funny, it resulted dictatorship. James Franco the United State’s rival, the The situation gets worse on a bulletproof vest. in denigrating a country we played a role of a television CIA contacted him in hopes when Jong-un invites Skylark have real life issues with. host, Dave Skylark, who of convincing both him and Rapoport to dinner Word got back to Jong-un There’s so many ways to tell has his own talk show and and Rapoport to kill Jong- and while being there, the that Skylark and Rapoport a joke. However, if you’re interviews celebrities across un. After everything was guard who searched their were escaping, so he going to twist facts for a the United States. Producer explained, the CIA provided bags, finally died from the hopped in his helicopter,with couple of laughs, movie Aaron Rapoport (Seth Skylark with a transdermal poisonous strip that he ate. intentions of killing them directing may not be a great Rogen), becomes tired of strip dosed with lethal The death frustrated Jong- once and for all. Jong-un fit for you. the same interviews that no poison to kill Jong-un once un and he slips up and says ordered that North Korea longer impresses viewers he shakes his hand. how he was going to send launch the missiles towards missiles to the the west coast the U.S., and before he was

Design by Jonathan Fernandez WW III: War for the 1’s and 0’s

Jonathan Fernandez Managing Editor

On Dec. 16, 2014, something unprecedented occurred in the United States—something that shook the very principles that founded the nation. On Dec. 16, American citizens lost their sense of security, and most importantly, their freedom. On that day, cyber terrorists invoked the 9/11 attacks in a warning, insinuating similar attacks on U.S. citizens if they did not follow their demands. The result? Terror. An attack on the very binary code, the 1’s and 0’s that run our lives. On Dec. 16, cinemas across the country gave in to terrorists’ demands, and one of the most powerful companies in the world succumbed to a barely legible message displayed on a monitor. For an instant, terrorists won. This is not to say that it was unwise to give in. People’s lives were potentially at stake, so the wisdom of such a choice is up for deliberation. For our sake, however, it is unimportant. What is important is that North Korea, a country with military capabilities dwarfed by our superior technology, a country so distant from ours, a country so often underestimated, could so easily impede the daily pursuit of happiness that one undergoes, by obstructing a citizen’s ability to find escape from their daily worries in a movie. This is a testament to the power of cyber warfare. Nuclear missiles are costly and resource-intensive. Nuclear missiles can cause a nuclear Armageddon. Perhaps the next World War will not be fought with nuclear force. Fortunately and unfortunately, the next World War will be fought online.

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Sony reports that they Guardians of Peace The Interview is Obama believes Sony White House decides to have been hacked and send message canceled by Sony. pulling The Interview screen The Interview. blackmailed by a group demanding Sony to hold was a mistake. called the Guardians of The Interview. Peace.

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North Korea says cyber- Guardians of Peace FBI connects North North Korea has attack is “righteous” think The Interview may Korea to Sony hack. mysterious shutdown work but denies any end in attack similar to that America is blamed direct responsibility. 9/11. for. 10 FEATURES January 13, 2015 Netflix adds classic movies, brings back memories Jeetsu Ahuja retired American boxer This film stars popular actors of Tina Fey, Rachel McAdams, and his plans to destroy the Staff writer returning to his village in such as, Johnny Depp, Benicio Lacey Chabert, Amanda entire city. Ireland and finding his love. Del ToroTobey Maguire Seyfried and Lizzy Caplan. The 2014 Irish offbeat In the seven years of The movie was a tribute to Cast Away: A story of This adaptation of Rosalind comedy Frank comes in its existence, Netflix has the director John Ford’s Irish survival, when Chuck Noland’s Wiseman’s Queen Bee and on 8th January, 2015, with managed to get over 53 ancestry and homeland. 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Message Day. all your fun-facts knowledge girl in your class, that boy just for me, to appreciate one January 26: The married January 31: End the gathered by you over the years who dresses up uniquely or of the finest creations in the ones, make your better half month with another fun day and have a Trivia Day. that woman who has a distinct food family. From cheese feel on top of the world this called Backward Day. January 5: The Whipped accent. gourmets to a simple pizza, Spouse’s Day. Cream Day is for all of you who January 11: To spread the it has the ability to make Be thankful and appreciative 11 ENTERTAINMENT January 13, 2015 Fairy tales portrayed in modern light Ashley Lokken displays even the most perfect Central Bureau Chief of people are not always perfect. “Into the Woods” was a There are numerous other spectacular interpretation of lessons to be learned while the beloved Brothers Grimm watching the film but it is fairy tales we were told as difficult to encapsulate all of children. The film tells the them into one single theme. stories with a modern twist I suppose the most and a pinch of some wit. important themes are that not Sondheim does a great job everyone is as they seem to be keeping the story line and and not everything happens as music of the film similar you expect it to. enough to the original Giants are only but an Broadway version. obstacle. Computer animation and You never know what will special effects really adds become of you when entering to the musical and helps it “the woods.” display all the beauty and The film is highly color it has to offer. entertaining and definitely “The story translates worth seeing. beautifully to film and plays in If you are anything like a grand, old fashioned movie me you will also purchase musical manner. While slight “Into the Woods” portraying “Little Red Riding Hood”. Photo courtesy: hollywoodnews.com the soundtrack, which came cuts and changes to the story in fourth on iTunes, and and well-known cast of actors perfect for the part of the “Into the Woods” was her embarrass yourself by singing are noticeable, nothing feels and actresses such as Meryl Baker’s wife. first film and I’m sure we will glaringly omitted,” said Paul it very loudly and obnoxiously Streep, Emily Blunt, James At first I thought choosing be seeing her in many to come. in your car. Katz of the Huffington Post. Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Kendrick to play Cinderella Stand out moments If I had to sum up the film “Into the Woods” is what it’s Pine, Johnny Depp, Christine was an interesting casting include the hilarious moment hyped up to be and beyond. in one sentence, I would say Baranski, Lilla Crawford and decision but it turns out that “Agony,” sung by Pine and the movie is a more contoured The LA Times reported that much more. part was sculpted for her. Billy Magnussen and “On the when the musical “Into the version of the original. It is no surprise that Streep Her high-pitched soprano Steps of the Palace” beautifully Contoured in a replenished Woods” debuted on Christmas was absolutely incredible at voice was stunning to listen to. and ingeniously portrayed by day, it made $31 million just and refreshing way, that is. portraying the witch. 12-year-old Crawford, who Kendrick. “Into the Woods” dabbles during the first weekend. She added an over-the-top I actually had the pleasure It is impressing to see The last musical to see into the concept of teaching splash of theatricality but with of meeting when she played the way Prince Charming is children (and adults) numbers like that was her own twist. Annie on Broadway, was portrayed. “Mamma Mia!” in 2008. important life lessons we I don’t really think there is extremely impressive as Little “I was raised to be charming sometimes forget. any character Streep couldn’t Red Riding hood and added not sincere,” he said in the This humorous and heartfelt portray. her own sassiness and well film. musical includes a spectacular Blunt was gorgeous and needed comic relief. This is a moment that 12 ENTERTAINMENT January 13, 2015 ‘Girls’ creator spreads word of feminism in first book

Bella Riccitelli meeting the biggest, but cutest Editor-in-Chief jerks, to moving out and living on her own and a handful of I never considered myself a fights that she shared with her feminist. I used to cringe every parents. time I heard a girl refer to Originality and honesty is herself as one. what kept me reading through However, with the help of the entire book. “Not That Kind of Girl,” by Dunham was able to Lena Dunham, I have realized distinctly describe all of the the true definition of feminism appointments she had until and found the inner feminist she finally found her perfect within myself. therapist, her fear of death, Dunham, creator of HBO’s and the time she found out “Girls” filled her first book that her younger sister was a with anecdotes and lists in lesbian, despite her own belief. a how-to style, all the while “Not That Kind of Girl” came giving advice on how to make with controversy, though. it out of your early 20s alive. Along with many memories of Dunham’s sexual encounters, The book is aimed at girls Lena Dunham reading her book in Chicago. Photo courtesy: chicagotribune.com who are in between college she wrote about the time she was raped by a coworker. of bragging about her around with random men just wasn’t afraid to share details and adulthood, and gives the accomplishments, or to to return to her parent’s house that could potentially get her type of advice and life lessons In the book, Dunham changed the names of those condescendingly talk about later that night. shamed for her actions, and that every girl wishes their growing up in New York. But it did, and that is such a she did it to let other women older sister or mom would be mentioned for their privacy, but still, people were upset. She wrote it to inform girls big point in “Not That Kind of know that their actions are brave enough to say. that it’s perfectly fine to be Girl.” understandable and normal. “Not That Kind of Girl” is Dunham also wrote about the time she discovered her however they are. The book relates to feminism Although “Not That everything I hoped for and The way that they live their because although Dunham Kind of Girl” is filled with more the second I heard that baby sister had the same body parts that she had, except in life is acceptable and okay. vividly opened her life to snarky and sassy comments, Dunham was writing a book. Going to a couple of readers, she always brought borderline disgusting details, The book starts with an a more obscene manner, and stirred even more controversy. psychologists until feeling every short essay back to the and sometimes sad stories, introduction, just as any book better is fine. fact that she is fine now, and Dunham always found a way does. What makes “Not That Out of all of the interesting stories that Dunham possess Sleeping with handfuls of that her life turned out all to be a voice of empowerment Kind of Girl” stand out from boys before they’re 25 is okay. right. for women, and that is what’s other books is the humor and and generously shares in her book, what I found to be Feeling like you hate your As a feminist, Dunham most important to me. bluntness that Dunham holds parents is normal. so well, even in print. the most captivating was the message that she intended in Dunham felt like her life was In no specific order, never going to go past working Dunham brings readers on the the first place. Dunham didn’t write this part-time at a children’s ride of their lives through her clothing store and sleeping early adulthood; bad dates, book for the sole purpose Young adult reaches new level Lady Mendoza and thirty six days before.” Staff writer But don’t get him wrong, Green does not narrate every We’ve all had experiences single day of Miles’ life; he or have met people that leave instead takes the reader in a significant mark in our lives. an adventure through the That is the case for Miles significant days. Halter a.k.a. Pudge, a junior It is easy for the reader from Florida who moves to to sympathize with Pudge Alabama looking for his “Great because he is clearly put in the Perhaps.” “friendzone” by Alaska as she Pudge finds himself in a says: “You’re adorable”…”Too series of events that make bad I love my boyfriend.” him grow as a person, all Yet the most interesting thanks to his friends in Culver feature about Pudge is that the Creek Boarding School, but decision of going to boarding especially to the moody, sexy school was taken because he Photo courtesy: amazon.com and feminist, Alaska. does not want to wait until he novel is not for girls only, John Green, the author of dies to start seeking a “Great boys will find themselves other known titles such as Perhaps.” identifying with Pudge as he “The Fault in Our Stars” and For French poet Francois finds love, lust, friendship and “Paper Towns,” gives details in Rabelais, a Great Perhaps was venture. full splendor. something to seek after death, “Looking for Alaska” is a Because he lived in but to Pudge a Great Perhaps is book that encourages the Orlando, Florida and studied about living an extraordinary reader to seek an immediate in Indian Springs School in life or just being open to the “Great Perhaps” and the way Birmingham, Alabama, Green possibility of adventure. out of the labyrinth of despair has all the tools to recreate the One of the most enjoyable even though “we don’t get setting of his story perfectly. things about the author’s style answers to the questions that Readers can relate to is that it is very appropriate for haunt us” -- John Green. Miles, the protagonist, as he young adults and it is not only It also shows the reader how describes Florida’s weather a novel that people can relate decisions made in matter of as: “plenty hot, certainly, and to, it is a story that through seconds can change the whole humid, too. Hot enough that humorous commentaries course of not only their life but your clothes stuck to you like opens the reader’s mind to new the lives of people around us. Scotch tape” cultures such as Christianity, Green’s book is an excellent Green is an expert at Islam and Buddhism. specimen of what Young grabbing the reader’s As it is expected from many Adult literature is; its plot attention; in this case it’s by of his books, Green successfully addresses concepts such as the not having “Chapter I, II… delivers a window of Pudge’s transition from adolescence to etc.” but changing them with life by describing the detail, adulthood, authority figures, a special countdown to an not only the scenery, but every peer pressure, and cigarettes… important event in Miles’ life; feeling towards his friends. lots and lots of cigarettes. to be more exact “one hundred Green’s insightful and witty

15 OPINION January 13, 2015 Science side: Truth behind artificial sweeteners Jonathan Fernandez cancer in rodents. As a result, of ingested sucralose is not Equal and is widely used to people don’t always know Managing Editor foods containing saccharin broken down by the body. It sweeten diet soft drinks. The the ingredients in what they were labeled with a cancer was discovered in 1976 and controversy arises from a consume. With the start of a New warning in 1977. This has has been the subject of over set of studies conducted by Additionally, the study did Year, half of the American arguably contributed to the 100 studies conducted on both researchers from the European not include people who had population have probably belief that artificial sweeteners humans and animals. Ramazzini Foundation of consumed aspartame since written ‘weight loss’ as a New cause cancer. However, Results from these FDA Oncology and Environmental childhood, nor did it include Year’s resolution. And with scientists discovered that the approved studies unanimously Sciences in Bologna. the elderly. the stigma that sugar has bladder cancer occurred only conclude extremely low risk In the studies, researchers Still, “FDA calls aspartame, developed as the Antichrist in rodents, and in 2000, the associated with sucralose fed extremely high amounts of sold under trade names such of healthiness, dieters often warning label was removed. consumption. aspartame to rats—beginning as NutraSweet and Equal, one go to sugar substitutes to On December 14, 2010, the The estimated daily intake in the womb—throughout of the most thoroughly tested subdue their sweet cravings. EPA removed saccharin from of sucralose is 1.1 mg/kg/ their lifetime. The rats exposed and studied food additives the Nevertheless, there is much its list of hazardous substances day, and adverse effects are to the aspartame developed agency has ever approved. controversy over how safe and declared that it was “no noticeable at 1500 mg/kg/day. cancerous tumors by the time The agency says the more these alternatives are to longer considered a potential In other words, sucralose they died. than 100 toxicological and consume. So, let’s break it hazard to human health.” is safe as long as you’re not On the other hand, the clinical studies it has reviewed down. Despite this, some thrusting shovels of Splenda National Cancer Institute confirm that aspartame is safe Saccharin is an artificial controversy remains. into your mouth. conducted a large study for the general population.” sweetener that was discovered According to a study published Several national and examining cancer rates in half Long story short, sucralose in Nature, an international international food safety a million adults. in 1879 and has become the appears to be the safest of the primary component in Sweet’n weekly journal of science, regulatory bodies including It was concluded that there Low. It is about 300 times as saccharin, in large amounts, the World Health Organization was no increased risk of cancer artificial sweeteners, while sweet as sucrose (table sugar), can induce glucose intolerance agree that sucralose is safe to between those who did and aspartame and saccharin are in mice and in some humans consume. those who did not consume but has no food energy. In more questionable. other words, it has no calories. by altering gut bacteria. The most controversial products with aspartame. Just remember to consume In the ‘70s, studies on More popular than saccharin of the sugar substitutes However, the subjects of the laboratory rats linked is sucralose, the primary is aspartame, an artificial study self-reported whether or everything in moderation lest saccharin with the component in Splenda. sweetener discovered in the not they consumed aspartame you grow another head. development of bladder Sucralose is a non-caloric ‘60s. Aspartame is one of products which can lead additive because the majority the primary components in to possible errors because Discovering music made easier through streaming service

Ryan Serpico Beats Music, Google Music occasions the songs would the service I was sure that With just these two features Staff writer and the most widely known repeat in the radio. Beats Music was the ideal alone, I have discovered so and used service, Spotify. I set out to look for a new music streaming service. much new music that I don’t Over the past few years I have spent a minimum of music streaming service that There are two aspects of think I would have otherwise music streaming services have four months with each one of would solve music discovery Beats Music that makes it seen with Spotify or Rdio. been growing at a steady pace. those services, and the one for me. stand out from the other It has been rumored that It looks like music streaming that stands out to me the most Around the time of my services for me: their curated Apple plans to launch the is how most people will be is Beats Music. search it had come out that playlists and The Sentence service again next year and listening to their music in the I switched to Beats Music Apple was actually acquiring feature. integrating it more tightly with future. earlier this year after having Beats, which had their own The curated playlists from Apple and iTunes. For $10 a month I can spent approximately eight streaming service. Beats Music come from I think that this will make stream all the music I want months with Spotify. It was essentially a renamed not only in-house music the experience even better. from almost any artist or Sure there is a smart MOG, a music streaming tastemakers, but also big It would be great if I could band. radio in Spotify and in other company that Beats acquired names in the music industry search for a song in Spotlight, $10 is a great deal, services like Pandora that puts in 2012. such as Dr. Dre, record a search feature for Apple considering that the same together playlists for me to I then read more into what producer and rapper and products, and it offer me to amount of money will only get listen to based on the music I Beats Music was about, and Rolling Stone Magazine. listen to it in Beats. you a single album on sale on already listen to, but there are it turned out that music The other feature is The My biggest hope is that iTunes. problems with it. discovery was their main Sentence, which allows users they somehow convince The Over the past few years, I I found that the songs in objective. to input what they are currently Beatles to have their music have tried out every major those playlists would not So I took Beats up on their doing so that Beats Music can on the service, as they do not music streaming service that always be similar to the music offer of a two-week trial, but put together a playlist that will currently have any streamable is available, including Rdio, that I listen to, and on many within the first week of using be perfect for the occasion. music.

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Jeetsu Ahuja, Phillip McField, Lady Mendoza, Ryan 2010-2013 FCSPA General Excellence Award Serpico On Jan. 6, the same-sex marriage ban in Florida expired and hundreds of Floridians were married. County clerks across the state began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples the night before in anticipation of the state-wide paradigm shift. It is now official: Gay and lesbian couples can legally marry in Florida. Florida is the 36th official state (not counting Washington D.C) with marriage equality. Gallup showed that the support for marriage equality increased by 15 percent over the last five years, now totaling up at 55 percent. 77 percent of adults under the age

of 30 now support marriage equality, Photo courtesy: hrc.org according to ABC News/Washington post. On top of that, marriage equality is also now supported by 40 percent of the Republican population. According to the New York Times, 62 percent of Catholics are now supporting marriage equality. The LGBT community even has household name celebrities supporting them as well. Some of them include the “Juno” star, Ellen Page, and transgender star Laverne Cox, from “Orange is the New Black.”

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Same-sex married couples on Jan. 6 in Florida. Photo courtesy: brandenton.com

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