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GatewayA STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE FMCC COMMUNICATIONS CLUB /FMCCcommclub “For the students, by the students” @FMCCgateway NOVEMBER 2012 Chicago Smiles on FM

Communication club students (L-R) Anthony Auspelmyer, Megan Siegle, Maria Almonte, John Anthony spell out FMCC in front of the Millennium Park Crown Fountain. They were among a group of eight students that attended the Nation College Media Conference in Chicago recently. SGA says clubs should have a Quick plan for reserve fund use By Megan Siegle unjust. Some students even thought that Associate Editor SGA was encouraging frivolous spend- Notes Recent worries about left over ing. After November’s SGA meeting, money in the clubs’ reserves accounts however, students’ minds were put at can be put to rest now that SGA has ease. Blizzard Ball Trivia Challenge Semi-formal located in the Large announced a plan. Ashley Horning, Student Govern- Every Tuesday in the Raiders Hall 1st ment Association Vice-President, an- Lounge in the College Union on No- Recently student government had floor lounge at 8pm. proposed an idea that upset many club nounced that after further discussion vember 30 from 7pm-11:30pm Tickets senators and officers. At its November with Administration, SGA will not be 2/$5 for FMCC Students. meeting, SGA pitched an idea that taking out a percentage of club reserves. Food Drive they thought would inspire clubs to They only request that each club ex- Cherry Orchard Food can be dropped off outside the spend the money that has been in their plains what they plan to do with the November 30 & December 1 at 8pm Radiologic Tech Lab (Room 005) until reserves. saved up money. December 2 at 2pm Performance will December 17. All collected items will Horning said, “I think the original The new plan states that when clubs be in the Theatre be donated to local food pantries & fill out their budget proposals in March, proposal would have caused clubs to they have to explain to SGA what they irresponsibly spend money, but because Caravan of Thieves Hurricane Sandy victims. are going to use their reserves for. If there is no penalty with the E-Board’s Caravan of Thieves, gypsy swing and new plan, I don’t think that will be an Zumba & Yoga SGA decides that the reason was not modern folk rock, performing at Ari- Free classes every Monday night in fit, they would take a percentage from issue.” FM’s club members’ can now etta Hall, Gloversville, 7:30 Saturday, the club’s reserve. relax knowing that their money in their the small gym Zumba at 6pm & yoga Nov. 24. Advanced tickets only. Buy at at 7:30pm. Many students found this idea, reserves accounts is safe. Mohawk Harvest Co-op, Gloversville. FMCC Gateway NewsNovember 2012 Page 2 FM Teams Up With Liberty to Finally, no one yells create community gardens By Andre Jones when you write on the wall Staff Writer By Megan Siegle Community Gardens is a program the clock tower is an attempt to provide Associate Editor that gives FM students an opportunity more growing space. Your mother would usually yell at to write temporary constructions walls, to help people with developmental dis- “The gardens can assist biology you for writing on the walls at home, etc. As the Evans Library was being abilities. classes, be recreational for sports such but not at the Evan’s Library at FMCC. prepared to be repainted last summer we The program got its start three as cross- country skiing and allow stu- The Evans Library has placed decided this was a great opportunity to weeks ago when a partnership be- dents to be more hands on,” John Van white walls throughout the college for try something new,” he added. tween FM and Liberty Enterprises was Bladel, project leader, said. students to communicate their ideas, Evans Library is satisfied with the reached. Liberty Enterprises, Amster- “Students will have more respect comments, and suggestions towards number of walls at the moment, and dam, provides services to people with for the environment around them,” he a better library. Students are being don’t see an increase in white boards in disabilities and their families. The goal added. encouraged to use the white walls be- the near future. The library, however, is is for students and clients to grow veg- There is a Garden Trail Group open cause the library really wants to know pleased with the positive feedback they etables for a food pantry. to everyone that is interested in growing what you have to say! have gotten from other departments. A small vegetable garden is located flowers and vegetables. Contact Van According to Mike Daly, Librar- Daly is beyond pleased with the in the field behind the campus fitness Bladel for more information in room ian, there are two major goals for white boards. “We've been thrilled with center. Landscaping being done around C207H. putting the white walls in. “One, to the reception the walls have received enhance/colorize what had been a and the creative ways that we - and rather stale space. The white board students - have begun to use them. If Are you a special person? walls allow us and students to bring you haven't been in the Library lately, By Megan Siegle much needed colors - and changing check out the huge, incredibly detailed Associate Editor colors - into the Evans Library. Two, announcement of the upcoming Talent to have an extended conversation with Show (11/16/12 in the FM Theater) Have we reached the point where The first two card holders were everyone who uses the Evans Library. sponsored by the Musicans' Club. Uses we must be paid to talk to each other? Jeremy Hammond and Bill Lomanto. We're well aware of how many people such as this are exactly what we had in It might seem that way with the “Who They were found by Kadeem Villan- use the Evans Library every day (well mind - students recognizing that the Am I,” contest. ueva, Levoster Chandler, and Alyx over 1000) and the white board walls spaces that have been put in place for It is essentially a human treasure Harrington. Pictures of the cardhold- allow us to interact with those users as them can really be about them. An add- hunt where students must find certain ers and winners can also be found on well as for users to interact with us in ed bonus is that libraries are (still) about people on campus holding a specific the SGA Facebook page as well as the new, exciting ways”. information; the white board walls are card. When these certain people are display cases in the main stair area in Daly isn’t exactly sure where the just a new way to share information.” asked specific questions, they are in- the classroom building. idea for the boards came from. “I know For more information on the white structed to hand over the cards to that Reed also stated that both students that it wasn't an original brilliant idea! board walls in the library, visit Evans student. The student that brings that and faculty can be card holders and that Other academic libraries have done Library yourself and check it out! You card to the SGA office will then be able it will be forever changing. If anyone variations of this; sometimes it's a large can also visit Mike Daly or email him to collect one hundred dollars in cash. has questions about the contest they are easel that students can leave comments at [email protected] with any The first two card holders have more than welcome to come to the SGA on, or a wall of sticky notes, or markers questions! been found, but according to Sopho- office in the College Union. Although more Senator, Jeff Reed, that doesn’t SGA will not give out any clues as to mean the contest is over. who the cardholders are, they will be “We are going to continue this more than gladly to show students how Have you heard the project into the next semester. Students to log onto Facebook! can find clues if they look on the SGA Facebook page periodically and piece We want to know what YOU think Story of the Wishbone? together the riddles and clues,” Reed about this topic. SEND US A TWEET added. By Vinnie DePalma or Comment on our Facebook Page Staff Writer Thanksgiving dinner has been Black Friday, known as the official served and the mess has been cleaned start of the holiday shopping season, up, when you notice a few family mem- started around the same time Macy’s bers studying, “The Wishbone.” held its first Thanksgiving Day parade The wishbone isn’t from the deli- in 1924. I started cious turkey you just enjoyed. “The As the personal computer and inter- Wishbone,” is a formation that first net gained popularity, “Cyber” Monday my career debuted in college football in 1968. was introduced in 2005 so businesses It is the play your family members could offer their products in locations at will use to successfully get their hands they did not have stores in. Most Cy- on a $5 toaster when select retailers ber Monday shoppers today choose Nathan open their doors as early as 8 p.m. to shop online because of its ease and Thanksgiving night. convenience. Walmart and Sears announced that Thanksgiving Day is one of Amer- Littauer they will open their doors at 8 p.m. ica’s most important and popular holi- Thursday night and get the Black Friday days. Keep that in mind when you line Hospital festivities under way early. up at the line of scrimmage and know There will also be many other retail who you are going to hand the ball off stores opening Thursday at different to in your “Wishbone” formation. Run- Real people times. In a survey conducted online ning over the person in front of you is by Harris Interactive on behalf of no way to give thanks. Happy shopping Real careers CouponCabin.com results show nearly and Happy Thanksgiving! one-third of U.S. adults believe Black Friday is starting too early.

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The Gateway is a monthly publication of: Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s: Communication Club 2805 State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 LITTAUER email: [email protected] Student Press Law Center Complete healthcare information for EVERYONE at www.nlh.org FMCC Gateway NEWS Page 3 November 2012 Community Outreach Goes Beyond Campus By Vinnie DePalma Staff Writer Helping others and bettering the the idea of having people donate formal Dutcher explained, “Our goal is When Locks of Love was on cam- community through efforts such as and bridesmaid dresses that are just to help others within our community.” pus last spring the club donated money community service and numerous hanging around in their closets. Evidence that the club is striving to and they also helped out at Park Terrace appearances throughout Fulton and The dresses will be given to area achieve their goal includes recent com- Elementary School in Gloversville on Montgomery Counties is what the girls that are finding it hard to come munity service such as assisting in the “Stuff a Buddy” day. Community Outreach Club is all about. up with the resources to get a dress for clean up the rail trail in Gloversville. To get involved in the efforts of the The club is also doing things on their prom or ball this spring. The drive They have also visited the Glovers- Community Outreach Club students are campus and is excited about holding is called “Project Prom dress,” and ville Infirmary and played Bingo with encouraged to attend a meeting. The a semi-formal dance, “Blizzard Ball.” you can get more information at www. the resident’s. club can also be contacted on Facebook The event will take place Friday night facebook.com/ProjectPromDress. at www.Facebook.com/communityout- November, 30 in the large lounge of the The club has grown steadily after reachfmcc. college union building. its start last year and meets every Tickets for FM students are 2 for Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in room C-107. $5 and non-student tickets are $5 each. Angela Dutcher, president of the Students Can Suggest The dance is a black-light theme so the club, encourages other students to club is encouraging you to wear white. get involved. Dutcher said, “Being a There will be live performances, a disc member of our club is rewarding and Campus Entertainment jockey, and a bake sale. beneficial to our community’s future.” By Maria Almonte All proceeds will go towards the Dutcher along with Courtney Lee, Associate Editor HFM Prevention Counsel and Family vice president, Megan Van guilder, sec- Counseling fund. retary, Taiwo Ekundayo, treasurer and The Student Activities Office is them to Liberty and having a holiday The club is also excited about a Keith Shoemaker, senator, are hoping place many students aren’t informed baking party. Towards the end of the dress drive they are holding. Ann to make a difference. about. semester there will be foot massages and Kielbasa, a member of the club, had It was created to bring all students massage chairs for relaxation provided together outside of classrooms in a di- to all students. verse cultural, social, and ethnic learn- Also a transfer workshop will be ing community. provided for residential students in the What Greek Letters Student Activities provides pro- Raiders Hall on November 20th. grams for both residential and com- Student Activities has many events muting students. Student Activities is coming up and are open to any sugges- Can Do For You opened to any student who has an idea tions throughout the school year. By Greg Crawford for a workshop or event on something For more information or sugges- Staff Writer they would like to see happen on cam- tions contact, Student Activities Coor- pus. dinator Gwen Ossenkop, in the Student Phi Theta Kappa is an international dents who want to join would also have Many students don’t know they can Activities Office located in the student society that was set up to give commu- to participate in community service. provide their ideas to Student Activities union building. nity colleges’ more successful students The society is led by students, but and it can actually be approved and You can also contact Assistant a chance at becoming more active in there are two teaching advisors, Librar- happen. Director of Res Life, Audrey Egelston, the community and to bring out the ian, Mike Daily, and Writing Lab advi- All activities are posted on portal in the Raiders Hall apartment building. students’ very best qualities. sor, Colleen Sanders. along with flyers on bulletin boards FMCC’s branch of the society is “That PTK promotes fellowship as around the school. Since activities are named Alpha Alpha Upslion and just well as scholastic and service leader- always being changed or added portal inducted 20 new students to the soci- ship,” Colleen Sanders’ added while is the number one way to be informed. What would you like to suggest for ety at the end of last month. The PTK commenting on what makes PTK so Activities for residential students campus entertainment? E-mail us inducts new members twice a year and important. are also posted on flyers around the [email protected] or Tweet holds an honors award ceremony every The biggest benefit to belonging to apartment buildings and on a TV in the us! May. PTK is the amount of scholarships that Raiders Hall. The ways students are picked to the program offers to all its students Future activities provided by Stu- enter PTK is by having a grade point who wish to move on to a four year dent Activities consist of, fan buses for average of over 3.5 and at least maintain school. Being a part of the society is college basketball games that will take a GPA of 3.2 while in the society. Stu- also great to have on any resume. students to away games. There is no charge to take the bus but students will just have to pay the fee at the college Holiday Drives at FMCC to watch the game depending on each school. By Marissa Russo There will also be a cooking pro- @FMCCgateway Staff Writer gram for residential students taking Various clubs and organizations Word of Grace Club will start accepting here at FMCC are beginning their holi- donations for their combined annual day donation drives! Christmas project. Students will be A.W.A.R.E., the Human Services collecting toys and other items, roughly club, held a food drive until Novem- the size of a shoe box, for “Operation ber 16th. Perishable food items can Christmas Child.” The toys will be be dropped off in front of the Student wrapped by the club members and Development Center near the display given to children, ages two through case and in the College Union. The fourteen, all over the world. donations will be given to the Fulmont There will fun cultural activities all Food Pantry in Gloversville. over campus and different ethnic foods The Students of the World and the provided by Chartwells.

Literacy Tutors Touch Lives Help Another on the Journey to Literacy Sports & Grab Bag FMCC Gateway November 2012 Page 4 Cheap & Easy Recipes NBA Season Preview By Courtney Guttenberg By Jordan Lincourt Staff Writer Staff Writer Green Bean Casserole: 1. Make the pudding, but substitute the The highly anticipated 2012-2013 first-ever match up between the New regular milk with the evaporated milk. NBA season was officially kicked off York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets will 1 can of Cream of Mushroom Soup 2. Mix the pumpkin puree with the with reigning champions the Miami take place when the Carmelo Anthony’s 1/2 cup of milk vanilla pudding until HEAT raising their 2012 championship Knicks visit Deron William’s Nets on 1/2 a can of cooked green beans 3. Add the cinnamon and brown sugar. banner and giving the 2012 squad their November 26. 1 1/3 cup of french fried onions 4. Chill, and serve. championship rings in front of heated Not to be outdone, another battle for Salt, pepper to taste (adapted from collegecandy.com) rival, the Boston Celtics before defeat- city supremacy will take place when the ing them 120-107. Los Angeles Lakers look for vengeance 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Easy To Make Stuffing: The Cleveland Cavaliers starting after losing to their counter-part rivals 2. Stir the milk, soup and pepper and/ out the season on a winning note behind the Los Angeles Clippers earlier in the or salt and half of the onions 3/4 cup dry bread stuffing mix a historic performance from center An- season. in a casserole dish. 10 slices of day old bread, torn into derson Varejao against the Washington The battle for Los Angeles will take 3. Bake for 25 minutes, stir the bean small pieces Wizards and the newest assembled place three more times this season on mixture. 3 eggs, beaten super team, the Los Angeles Lakers fell January 4, February 14 and April 7. 4. Put on the other half of the onions. 1/2 cup of water to a short-handed but tenacious Dallas Two more prime-time match-ups 5. Bake for 5 more minutes, or until Mavericks squad. to keep an eye out for will occur when onions are golden brown. 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. After an action-packed opening a 2012 Finals rematch is set to take (adapted from campellskitchen.com) 2. Butter / spray a 2 quart casserole week, we will look ahead to some big place on Christmas day when the OKC dish. events to look forward to throughout Thunder travel to Miami to take on Pumpkin Pie Pudding: 3. Make the stuffing according to the the season. the defending champions, the Miami directions on the box. From how the new-look and star- HEAT and again on February 14 when 1 box of vanilla instant pudding 4. Put the dried bread, eggs, and water studded Los Angeles Lakers will play the HEAT play in the Thunder’s arena. 1 can of pumpkin puree together in the bowl. and if they can hit their full potential to Last but not least, the highly antici- Graham crackers, crushed 5. Mix all the ingredients well, and the eventual triumphant return of for- pated and deservedly hyped match-ups 1 can of evaporated milk place in the buttered casserole dish. mer NBA MVP Derrick Rose after last that will take place when “Big 4’s” are Cinnamon, to taste 6. Cover and bake for 45-60 minutes. spring’s season ending injury. set up to face off when the Los Angeles Brown sugar, to taste (adapted from allrecipes.com) Here are some dates to mark on your Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, calendars for some must-see games to Pau Gasol and Steve Nash take on the take place throughout the season. Miami HEAT’s LeBron James, Dwyane The bright lights will be shining Wade, Chris Bosh and Ray Allen on down in the Barclays Center as the January 17 in LA and February 10 in Miami. Album Reviews: The Good and The Bad By Courtney Guttenberg Staff Writer GRRR! - Red - Taylor Swift Born to Die - Lana Del Rey good kid, m.A.A.d city - Ken- 4.5/5 stars 3/5 stars 2.5/5 stars drick Lamar GRRR! is The Rolling Stones' Red is country singer Taylor Swift’s Born to Die is Lana Del Rey’s 4.5/5 stars three-disc, 50 song compilation album fourth album. It features singles such nine song mini-album. It has a parental good kid, m.A.A.d city is Kendrick that was released this month. as “We Are Never Ever Getting Back advisory warning for a reason - it’s Lamar’s second album. Kendrick Lamar It is in commemoration of the Together”, “Begin Again”, and “I Knew pretty explicit. I wouldn’t recommend has talent. band's 50th anniversary, and it features You Were Trouble”. listening to it if you’re easily offended. The album starts off strong with two new songs - "" Say what you want about Taylor, Del Rey’s voice is mellow and “Sherane a.k.a. Master Splinter’s Daugh- and "One More Shot". her music is catchy. Red is much more soothing, so much so that it leans more ter,” a track with a good back beat that’s They fit right in with classics such autotuned and poppy than Swift’s previ- towards the boring side. simultaneously smoothly meshed with as "", "", ous work. Throughout the entire album, there Lamar’s rapping. "Satisfaction", and "Get Off of My She is far from country, and label- is an undeniable repetitiveness in sub- Good kid features other famous hip Cloud", with their signature, Stones- ing her music as that seems misleading. ject matter, lyrical structure, and tone. hop artists like Drake. The deluxe ver- style guitar riffs, and 's The closest she gets to her country roots There is no clear difference from “Ride” sion features tracks with the likes of Dr. iconic singing style. on this album is the title track, and to “American” to “Blue Velvet” - they Dre and Mary J. Blige. “m.A.A.d city” This album is great for people who “Starlight”. all sound the same. In “Gods and Mon- (featuring MC Eiht). want to get into The Rolling Stones but “I Knew You Were Trouble” sounds sters”, it’s almost as if she’s trying too His ability to seamlessly intermingle don't know where to start. However, more like it belongs on Ke$ha’s new hard to be “edgy”. the beat and his lyrical style together is it seems as if for every milestone an- album, with dubstep-esque drops and The lyrics and tone of her voice are something that other contemporary rap niversary there are, the same songs are autotuned vocals. “22” is yet another so repetitive that it’s hard to tell if she’s artists seem to lack. “Sing About Me, repackaged. Regardless of that fact, the song that proves that Swift has under- telling a story or just ran out of ideas. I’m Dying of Thirst” is a song about content on the album is quality, as the gone a transformation from the style of It’s good music to put on if you’re about struggling and what street life really Stones' work always is. music that made her famous. to go to sleep. It’s muddled and dreamy- entails. Lamar’s songs are genuine, an- The Good: The new songs sound Some might deem that selling out sounding. other quality that seems to be lacking in like they belong. It is a good album for - others may call it “maturity”. Regard- “Yayo” and “Bel Air” prove Del today’s rap. any fan. less of whether it’s Swift growing up Rey’s singing ability, and that the forced Unfortunately, in songs like “Money The Bad: Most of the content on or simply knowing the principles of explicitness isn’t necessary to prove her- Trees” and “Swimming Pools”, Lamar this compilation can be found on Forty business, people still seem to love her. self as an artist. It’s nothing spectacular, falls back on the prevalent rap song Licks. More power to her, I guess. and very disappointing when compared theme of money, women, and alcohol. The Good: It’s catchy. Ever song to her debut, Born to Die. He does it in his own style, and that on here can and will get stuck in your The Good: It’s undoubtedly sooth- makes up for the lazy use of an over- head. Seriously. The beats are good, and ing. She has a beautiful voice. She played theme. Any mistakes Lamar she has a nice voice - autotuned or not. obviously has the capability to create made on this album are redeemed by the The Bad: If you’re looking for a good music... final track, “Compton”, which features country-pop album, you’re not going The Bad: This album could have Dr. Dre, and is a powerful song about to get that. Her lack of loyalty to her just been one 37 minute long song. It’s both Dre and Lamar’s hometown. original genre is apparent. boring, forced and annoyingly repeti- The Good: Lamar’s style is genu- tive. By itself, it’s bad. When compared ine, natural, and smooth. His flow is to Born to Die, it’s even more disap- insane. His lyrics are good and original. pointing, because she is capable of so The Bad: There isn’t much. The much more than what she presented. use of the “money, women, alcohol” theme in some songs is the only thing I didn’t like.