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Tips About Nüvifone: Best or Bust Men and Women - pg 15 pgs 12, 16 Michael Jackson’s Secrets to Last Stand - pg 14 Happiness - pg 15 The Torch Vacationing While Professor Mindell’s Schooling? - pg 9 THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Achievement - pg 3 Bergen Hosts Bus Service Getting You Late to Class? Three Fairs For Soaring Higher After BCC Ah Young Han Contributing Writer “We are looking for a life experience beside GPA. We prefer non- traditional students with outstanding achievements before traditional students,” said Kary blower, a senior admissions manager of Columbia University while visiting BCC for Transfer Fair held at the college. According to Blower, many community college students are transferring to the university annually and maintaining good academic standing after transfer. Students who are a part of scholarship clubs, such as Phi Theta Kappa and Honors Association, can be on a continuing opportunity of scholarship after transfer. Forty-eight universities set tables in the lobby with their packets to provide See Transfer on pg 6 The Gift of Giving Ayelet Shimron Staff Writer Students at the Garden State Plaza board a bus to BCC that In today’s busy society, it is uncommon to see people give back to sometimes arrives unusually early or late. those who are less fortunate. Bergen Natalia Ciesla and trains instead of their cars. for young people, namely students, to gave students the perfect opportunity In our state of New Jersey, The get where they need to go in a timely by holding a volunteer fair on campus. Staff Writer New Jersey Transit Corporation manner. There were approximately sixty tables is the leading provider of public Bergen County has more than 30 set up, each representing a volunteer According to Publictransportation. org, “Individuals who ride public transportation. As of the official different bus lines running, making organization, available to those who new release on October 16th, 2009, it seemingly easier for student bus feel empowered by contributing their transportation can save on average $9,062 annually based on the October NJTRANSIT declared itself as “the commuters to get to their desired time and service. nation’s largest statewide public destination. Yet, there are still several Majority of us are unaware that one 5, 2009 national average gas price and the national unreserved monthly transportation system providing more towns from which one needs to make in six American children face food than 895,000 weekday trips on 240 several transfers just to get to a place insecurity, a term used to describe parking rate.” The “Transit Savings Calculator” featured on the site allows bus routes.” New Jersey is one of less than ten miles away. It is alarming actual hunger or food deprivation. This the most heavily populated states in extent of starvation puts children at visitors to calculate the amount of See Bus Service on pg 17 money they would save on gasoline if the nation and a bus system is vital. great risk that can potentially threaten Despite this, it is still very difficult Photo by Erwin Del Pino their health. they were to utilize buses, light rails, Some of the volunteer opportunities available were to help those suffering from diabetes, cancer, arthritis, Junot Diaz: Inspiration See Volunteer on pg 5 to BCC Students Jobs For Sale Lydia Snyder Paterson University and Bergen Ted E. Sim Tech, a number of classes from Contributing Writer BCC that were encouraged to go Contributing Writer by their professors and a good The patrons of this year’s job fair, Junot Diaz, author, Pulitzer representation of Latinos and held on October 7th, gathered in a field Prize winner and proud particularly Dominicans. Diaz of tables adorned with colorful signs, Dominican, stood on the stage at is only the second Latino to be pamphlets, and banners right in our the Anna Maria Ciccone Theater awarded the Pulitzer Prize. school gymnasium. and reminded us to “be human”, The Brief and Wondrous Companies ranging in all sizes that we are “of this world”, and Life of Oscar Wao is a novel and familiarity from local “mom and that having an education is not the about a Dominican ghetto nerd pop” shops, like the Ho Ho Kus Inn same as being educated. and his family who seem to be & Tavern run by the family of Gordan He came to speak at BCC in dealing with both Dominican and Hamm, to big time corporations, celebration of Latino Heritage American pressures. The excerpt like Macys, Petsmart, and Toy’s R Month on October 19th. He began that Diaz read was from Chapter Us, came to share their names and by reading an excerpt from his II, Wildwood, where Lola is in the the opportunities they offer. Future most recent novel, The Brief and bathroom with her mother. employees and employers alike had Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao After he finished, Diaz much to say about the event itself. followed by a Q and A session. answered questions from the Mohammed Hamza, a fellow BCC This was open to the public, audience like, “Why were there student, felt that the job fair offered so that by the time his speech See Junot Diaz on pg 17 us “a better chance to get a position began, the theatre was packed. See Jobs on pg 17 Junot Diaz and his collection of short stories, Drown There were students from William Photo by Huma Munir

Winner for News & Arts and Entertainment Writing Award and Layout & Design 2008-2009, Winner of the General Excellence Award 2007-2008 New Jersey Press Foundation Better College Newspaper Contest Page 2 BCC News November 2009 BCC NEWS Welcoming a Green New Life Erwin Del Pino in and outside of the school premises. As many of you may have noticed by Staff Writer now, the college did not print a paper catalog for the fall semester, the library Why would anyone want to reduce and free time labs’ default printing are the total green house gases our campus double sided, composting bins have emits in two years and work towards been installed by the cafeteria, and becoming a carbon neutral campus in recycling bins have been placed next to thirty years? every trash can on the hallways. “Because it’s hard,” said P.J. Ricatto Such along with many other (Dean of Math and Science and the actions that were not listed are not a Advisor for the Environmental Club) coincidence but the collective effort who agreed to an interview with the of students, clubs, staff and faculty Torch. This was an opportunity to learn members working together to meet a more about him and his committee sustainable goal. “So far the school has that is essentially driving the Green saved an enormous amount of money Movement at BCC. that is planned on being used towards P.J. Ricatto, along with two bigger projects,” said Dean Ricatto, other sustainability officers, Rachel who shared with us the project he is Wieland and William Shapiro, began currently looking forward to most; a committee called the Green Team the integration of a sustainability that is currently working on meeting requirement that is very much like the sustainability goals. Dean Ricatto is diversity requirement soon to be added the liaison assigned for this project. From left to right: Amanda Nesheiwat, Charlie Stelling, Prof. Rachel Wieland, Cynthia Carv- to the school’s curriculum. In which Wieland is a Mathematics professor and alho and Nirva Singh presenting recycling lids painted by the Art Club. students in their two years at BCC will the Coordinator for the Environmental have to take a class, attend a lecture appliances and integrate sustainability projects. He worked with a team of or be informed on how environmental Club and the Green Team. Shapiro is across the academic curriculum. scientists and professors at Stevens a Chemistry professor and an engineer issues overlap with economic issues More information on regarding Tech for the Center of Environmental and social issues. by trade who deals with the regulatory goals and deadlines mentioned on Engineering, while being a professor issues. “For instance if one day in your the document can be found at: www. of Chemistry at BCC. He is highly sociology class you attend a lecture or Together, with the help of many presidentsclimatecommitment.org/ regarded by his colleagues and students students, they are working on do an assignment on population control about/commitment. not only for of his achievements but for that would count for a sustainability meeting the deadlines proposed in Dean Ricatto—who currently has his character. the ACUPCC (American Colleges topic, or if you read a novel in your two U.S. patents and one pending in “He is an outstanding example of literature class with topics related to & Universities Presidents’ Climate the fields of chemistry, physics and character; he does not just talk the talk, Commitment) document. Some of the environment that would count electronics—also has many years of but also walks it,” Professor Wieland said as a sustainability topic…this is not their goals include: achieve climate experience working with environmental about the Dean who leads by example neutrality, adopt energy efficient Photo by Erwin Del Pino

Tango Performance at BCC ‘New Art’ Composed and Performed on Stage at BCC

Stanley Yates onstage at Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre. Nicole De Los Santos the United States. Greta Feeney sang a beautiful aria, Carlos costes and Amanda Michels take the dance floor. Contributing Writer “Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5” (also by Villa-Lobos) to Yate’s guitar; her Carina Tesone their performance takes me back to To celebrate Latino Heritage cantilena voice rang throughout the the streets of Buenos Aires, where the Week, Bergen Community College theatre’s very room in a show fit for News Editor dance was popularized. I’ve always had a performance of the ARS Nova an opera. seen the dance, but was never taught. program played on October 15th at Yi Kyung Diana Hughes broke onto Ever heard the saying: it takes two to After a few numbers, there was an the Anna Maria Ciccone Theatre. An a grand piano on stage with a mixture tango? In celebration of Latino Heritage intermission and Pagan announced that assortment of the musical arts and of soft, upbeat compositions such as Week, on October 21st, a group of tango after a few minutes, the dancers would graceful performing arts were held to “Danza del Viejo Boyero” and “Danza dancers taught just that: the intimate come back out and would conduct a inform audience about Latino culture. de la Moza Donosa” before ending and sensual art of tango and its intricate tango lesson for any participants. With Opening up was choreographer with the strong, echoing keys played footwork. their demonstration, I was not only able Lynn Needle and M.A. Taylor who on “Danza del Gaucho Matrero”; all Jose Pagan, an event promoter to appreciate my culture firsthand, but I danced elegantly into a very tango- from ‘Danzas Argentinas’ by Alberto for Tango Entertainment, introduced was also able to understand the passion esque like style to Leo Brouwer’s Ginastera. himself and the tango dancers: Carlos that is inspired between a man and a “Elogio de la Danza” with Stanley The final performance was “La Costes and Amanda Michels. They woman through its steps. Yates’ mesmerizing guitar, moving Mar imbaba Suite” by John Labarbera; gathered at the Student Center, so that Costes is an Argentinean who has across the stage like a strong, performed by choreographer Kent students who were commuting there been dancing tango for forty years now, passionate wind of evoking art Lindemer and Lynn Needle to a would have the opportunity to stop by and has professionally performed in through graceful footwork. seductive and captivating style of and see how it was danced. Their faces various countries. His partner, Michels, Stanley Yates, the guitarist Brazilian capoeira across the stage as were simply of amazement and awe, as is Australian and has been dancing tango virtuoso, took the stage afterwards they moved gracefully together. Costes and Michels, with each graceful for about two and a half years. Costes with poetry pieces from Miguel ARS Nova is a 14th century term step, showed the audience the history has a dance studio, Fred Astaire, in the Hernández’s Poemas de Amor. meaning ‘New Art’ for a particular and romanticism of Argentine tango. In upper west side of NYC. He teaches Following after were “Paisaje Cubano musical style and it holds true to these the background, the traditional music private and group tango lessons. He is con Campanas” by Leo Brouwer, performances, as each had its one that accompanies this dance echoed hoping to open another studio in New as well as ‘Douze Etudes’ pieces by enchanting effect on the audience. across the room. Jersey eventually. For more information Heitor Villa-Lobos entitled “Lent- The melodies rang throughout the As Argentina as part of my ethnicity, about them and upcoming events, you Animé”, “Modéré” and “Animé”. All theatre as the last steps were taken and and one of the countries that I’ve often can visit: www.tangoanyone.com compositions were done beautifully as the music died out, accompanied visited with my family, I must admit: Photo by Erwin Del Pino on his guitar, and holding true to by the audience’s applause. his ability to play as a talented and renowned musician of England and Photo by Nicole De Los Santos November 2009 BCC News Page 3 BCC Art Club Celebrates Professor Paul Mindell’s Artistic Achievement

Jessica Stroh by Torch advisor and Communications Professor, Layout Editor Lew Wheaton. The students were excited to participate in This past spring, Bergen the first BCC Art Club trip and Community College’s very also celebrate their professor’s own Professor Mindell, was amazing achievement. honored with acceptance into The students had a great the Outwin Boochever Portrait time, gaining tremendous Competition. Thousands of inspiration from the works applicants submitted entries on display in the exhibition. into this competition and While in Washington, the only forty-nine finalists were BCC Art Club also had the chosen. opportunity to visit several Professor Mindell is among historic sites including the the finalists, whose work is Lincoln Memorial and the currently being displayed in an Washington Monument. exhibition at the Smithsonian’s Professor Paul Mindell’s National Portrait Gallery artwork is entitled, “Align in Washington, D.C. The through Time: The Painted exhibition opened this week Muse, The Pixilated Views.” with a ceremony on Thursday It is a digital photo collage October 22nd to honor the of photographs, real life, finalists. and paintings. On Saturday, On Friday, eight BCC Professor Mindell introduced students who are members his piece to the BCC Art Club, of the newly formed BCC describing it as “a journey Art Club headed down to through time. The stools bring Washington, D.C., chaperoned you in, hopping on them like

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RolliGang group onstage after their performance. Nicole De Los Santos German pop to English for us), “You Should Be a Blessing”, music group, “Joy of Living”, “Security”, “Football” (soccer Contributing Writer RolliGang, being a sport the group enjoys), “You are Fine”, proved that there “No More Fear (of Nothing, No One)”, “God’s are no limits as to With You”, “Resurrection”, “The Forest of what a person can do, despite one’s inability to Miracles”, “I Love You” and “Loving”. The Neisha Hida as Medea and Irving Angulo as Jason walk, see or hear. Bergen Community College audience was involved throughout the show, had the pleasure of having RolliGang perform as they clapped with them and danced to the at the Anna Maria Ciccone on October 6th, as songs. Each song had an upbeat, pop-music a part of National Disability Awareness Month. style or a soft, harmonious melody sung to it; Medea RolliGang is a group of young adults from all songs were enjoyed by the audience and Jessica Stroh Angulo manages to deliver Munich, Germany and was founded in 2001 were profoundly inspiring. a performance that captures at the Bavarian State School for the Disabled. RolliGang has shown time and time again Layout Editor both, Jason’s lack of empathy They live by: “There is no problem that cannot that nothing is impossible to accomplish; towards the mother of his be resolved.” that people (disabled or not) will always have Medea, produced by children and sorrow for his The members of RolliGang all have challenges. It depends on how the individual Professor Jim Bumgardner own loss. physical disabilities. However, this has not decides to take it. at BCC, is scheduled to As the story continues, the hindered them from making pop music that RolliGang’s disabilities do not hold them perform in the Ender Hall Lab King, father of Jason’s new inspires listeners. back as they continue to entertain. They prove Theatre October 30th and 31st, bride, who is played by Joseph They have been touring various parts that even with physical limitations, people November 6th and 7th at 7:30 Rose, exiles Medea from of Europe for the past eight years and now with disabilities are still able to overcome p.m. and also November 1st, Corinth. With nowhere to turn along the United States East Coast. They obstacles and are an icon for people to follow 7th, and 8th at 3:00 p.m. and betrayal rooted deep in her hope to inspire and send out their message of by. RolliGang is able to show listeners that Medea is a tale from Greek mind, Medea plots to tear apart overcoming disabilities worldwide. amazing achievements are obtainable for mythology of love, loss, and Jason’s new family, kill all Members of the group are: Alexander Eberle, people with disabilities; all that’s needed revenge. This particular story her enemies and flee Corinth Lars Kruger, Benjamin Richard Dannecker, is belief in oneself and holding true to one’s is a tragic tale told beautifully safely. Throughout the play, Ersen Tekin, Sarah Theresa Hadyk, Orazio belief to work towards a goal, despite what through the eyes of director, Medea becomes increasingly Armin Greco, Sabrina Vathke and director others may say or think. Thomas O’ Neill. Thomas spiteful and desperate to “get René Vollmar. Not everyone from the group RolliGang has a two track CD out entitled O’Neill is a graduate of NYU the last laugh” at all costs. is German; one of the members is Italian and “There is a Dream” and will be returning and the National Theatre of This is a tale of a woman another is Turkish. However, all came together back to Germany after they finish their U.S. Great Britain and has many who will stop at nothing to to Bavarian State School for the Disabled and tour. They recently played for the European credits both, on stage and protect her own pride. She formed RolliGang, started by Vollmar, who Parliament, an elected parliamentary institute behind the scenes. O’Neill is willing to go to extreme teaches religion at the school. The performers of the European Union, in Strasbourg, France. remarks in his post script, lengths to hold her enemies want listeners to be able to: “Feel the power RolliGang has also performed for Ambassador “Medea is suffering from what responsible for their crimes. within you.” Scharioth at the German Embassy. we might call an inferiority Thomas O’Neill explains, “It is A few of the songs that were performed complex and left unattended about the desperate measures were: “Togetherness” (translated from German Photo by Nicole De Los Santos it can lead to the worst of all that some people take when consequences.” they suffer great loss.” The The play takes place in Chorus of Corinthian Women Corinth, Greece outside the remain on stage throughout palace of Jason and Medea. the performance, and enhance Nesiha Hida, who is portraying the haunting motives of Medea, delivers a powerful this anguished woman with performance that leaves the graceful ballet dances and an audience no choice but to echo of sorrowful, ghostlike sympathize with her grief voices. Your Next Step Those involved in this Your Next Step and lust for revenge. Hida has participated in previous production did a fabulous job performances such as Harvey, of telling Medea’s tale. At The Miracle Worker, High the conclusion of the play, the School Musical, and My Fair audience paused, stunned by Lady. As Medea, Nesiha the reality of this sad story. invokes sadness, compassion The entire cast captivated and despair. the audience into witnessing It is the story of a scorned Medea weave her tragic plot, lover seeking revenge. Her and the crew managed to pride-consumed quest magnify every emotion with Take your next step toward success by transferring to UT. becomes such a priority, great costumes, flawless set, that Medea would cause lighting and sound design. • Over 120 academic programs herself even more suffering General admission for the • Small classes (16:1 student-faculty ratio) in hopes to retaliate against play is $10, while the students those who have harmed her. at BCC, seniors and staff only • Quick turnaround on transfer credit evaluations Medea’s husband, Jason, who pay $7 to get in. The BCC • Transfer scholarships for 3.0+ GPA 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606-1490 • (888) 646-2738 is played by Irving Angulo Performing Arts Department in his debut performance at 2009-2010 Season will Bergen Community College, continue with The Musical CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN ON-THE-SPOT ADMISSION EVALUATION. has chosen to marry another Comedy Murders of 1940 in (813) 253-6211 [email protected] www.ut.edu/transfer woman, disregarding both December. Medea and their two sons. Photo courtesy of www.bergen.edu November 2009 BCC News Page 5 Walking the Fight Against Breast Cancer Nicole De Los Santos over 100 people. Gold’s Gym raised over $15,000 for the walk. Contributing Writer Chagachbanian has survived cancer and plans to continue with the war In commemoration of Breast Cancer against the illness. She wants to give Awareness Month, the American back and thank all those who helped Cancer Society had a walk for Breast her. Cancer at Bergen Community College Michelle Barry, Assistant to Gayle on October 18th for ‘Making Strides Taylor for Keep the Faith, spoke about against Breast Cancer’. The philosophy the New Life Ministry Community is: “a world with less breast cancer is a Baptist Church in Englewood. Taylor world with more birthdays.” With each started the Ministry so that people step taken, more birthday candles are could share and support each other. lit for survivors, as well as for those The Ministry is open to all and meets who might be facing breast cancer at every third Wednesday of the month. this very moment. Rothberg took the stage and thanked Despite the 42°F wind and rain on all for coming, giving a motivational BCC grounds, many people showed speech about cancer, how it affects up—people who support and want to people and how we’re surviving it fight against breast cancer. Wearing now. She also thanked the sponsors ponchos and carrying umbrellas, who varied among KPMG, UPS, North everyone still came and fought for the Jersey Federal, Hot 97 FM, 12 AD LM, cause, walking through the rain-slicked 105.9, La Buena 92.7, the Star Ledger gravel around campus singing and newspaper and NJ.com. cheering. James Griffin of North Jersey A wide variety of organizations Federal said that they always like to and sponsorships came for the walk. Breast cancer survivors cutting the ribbon to begin the walk. give back to the people like Wafa Among them, at the volunteer booth, House, and of course, the American was Denise M. Andersen, Vice and Family Services Eastern Division, a helping hand. Cancer Society. They hope to serve the President of the American Cancer explained that they drive people to the Linda Culvert, from Reach to communities as best as they can. Ann Society’s Northern New Jersey Eastern centers and clinics, provide people with Recovery, commented that each person Goldinak, the Chief Financial Officer, Division. Andersen says she hopes “to support, wigs and 24/7 support calls. is connected to a mentor that can best commented that employees help out as make breast cancer a thing of the past.” ComedyCures, founded by Saranne understand them, bringing people who individuals and are passionate about Staff member, Shirley Vann, who is Rothberg who’s a Stage IV cancer have gone through what they have fighting cancer. a survivor for six years, informed me survivor, started ComedyCures a together. They want women to call, talk With all of this in mind, the motto about Gilda’s Club. This club offers decade ago, while on the chemo chair, and let them tell their stories, offering for the American Cancer Society rings support to those who have been touched and is cancer-free today. Patty Roiz, help to them and their families. Culvert true. “Having cancer is hard, finding by cancer or families who have lost a Director of Programs, explained that has been a survivor for seven years and help shouldn’t be. That’s why we’re loved one to cancer and need someone ComedyCures brings therapeutic says, “We can and will get through here. We connect people to the help to talk to. Gilda’s Club connects comedy, joy, hope and laughter. Their this.” that they need to get them through.” people to those who can offer support goal is to enlighten kids, adults, Linda Chagachbanian, team leader and help, despite the situation. caregivers and others around the globe of Gold’s Gym’s ‘Breast Friends’, Cathy Lauer, Director of Patient to fight against the illness and reach out supported the cause at BCC, bringing Photo by Nicole De Los Santos Bergen’s First Unplugged

Jenise Burwell male/ female vocal acoustic heart out during her set. In a guitarists, a touch of piano was effortlessly, Steve Van Tine is duo, “Doug and Megan”. show of courage, Dina plays a great asset to the entire show. one to keep your eye out for. Contributing Writer Their mix of folk indie songs the first song she ever wrote, Shining star of the show The event stayed true to one with lyrics that engulfed titled “Wash” with a distinct was Steve Van Tine. An important elements of music: Close your eyes and meaning and sincerity proved sound harkening to Alanis immediate comparison to John originality. All musicians imagine this: Warm dim lights, to be a hit in their delivery as Morrisette, with a fair mix of Mayer, Van Tine was an instant wrote, composed and arranged one mic stand, amps, acoustic well. Megan’s voice, which Tracy Chapman and a bit of crowd favorite and pleaser. their own music. The staff guitars, crowded room and starts off in a timid and the blues. Dina’s songwriting With his original pieces looked for those who had not some soft and warm vocals shy range illuminates into and ease with the guitar made “Thrive” and “Everybody only a professional manner from our fellow musicians an angelic sound similar to it clear she was no stranger to Knows,” he showcased a and presented themselves well found right here on the Bergen Karen Carpenters of “The the stage. natural talent and passion for and with confidence, but more Campus. Carpenters” sweet voice. A nice twist in the show was music. The song “Love Will importantly, they had to be The setting for the Bergen Next up was Pink Floyd the classical piano played by See Me Through” was his talented. Unplugged: Stage One that fan Donny Depoala , who Joe Pearson. Performing three strongest acoustic piece. After In the future, they hope to was promoted and given by sang three songs. One was pieces entitled “Before the wrapping up his third song, the hold more events and branch Professor Andrew Krikun’s entitled “Mental Prisoner,” a Storm,” “Storm” and “After the crowd just couldn’t get enough, out into different genres of Production Class was an event soft melodic tune with lyrics Storm.” “Storm” was a more and without hesitation, he music so other musicians almost similar to the intimate that would surely make you up-tempo and seemingly the performed an encore song by can have the opportunity to surroundings of the local listen. Each arrangement was most difficult out of the three. the Grammy award nominated perform their original work. coffee shop with its weekly complex and his smoldering The transition from piece singer/songwriter Ryan Adams Stay tuned for upcoming group of passionate, one-of-a- voice brought a serious tone of to piece and arrangements hit song “Come Pick Me Up.” events and auditions. kind musicians. classic rock into the air. flowed smoothly and without With memorizing hooks, and First to the stage was the Dina Gianoulis poured her fault. With a lineup of mostly the skill to play the guitar

Volunteer continued from pg 1 leukemia, multiple sclerosis, stay warm in the blistering hospice, HIV/AIDS, winter cold. handicapped, individuals The Salvation Army is living in poverty, battered one of many organizations women and children, animal that don’t require much time abuse—the list of choices or effort in giving back to goes on and on. your society. Simply stop by One example of a well– one of its many locations and known organization is The drop off any tangible items Salvation Army. They are including food, clothing and an organization that aids in electronics. emergency disaster services Volunteering allows us to to help provide physical, express our passions through emotional and spiritual care our actions. Most of us don’t to those of need. If you return home after a long, have accumulated countless tedious day and fear that amounts of old clothing we may encounter an empty throughout the years, there refrigerator. In most cases is no advantage to letting the compensation received them sit around to collect for volunteer work is un- dust. There are much less tangible. When it comes fortunate people who would to saving someone’s life or be filled with joy to simply putting a smile on a young own a pair of gloves, an child’s face, the emotional old hat or sweatshirt, even satisfaction felt is priceless. a raggedy scarf, just to Page 6 BCC News November 2009 All College Day Huma Munir speakers from all spheres their personal experiences of “Being involved has helped One of these aides involved of college life, such as: success at BCC. me discover a sense of the usefulness of video games. Editor-in-Chief students, faculty members, Barragan, who is an NJ responsibility,” said Mendoza. Today, there are some video club leaders and organization Stars student, elaborated on The next speaker at the games designed to teach the Travis Weite representatives. The event her journey of success at BCC. event was Dr. Mark David topics of certain courses. Contributing Writer also recognized some of Her own feelings reflected Milliron, a motivational These types of games have the prominent members of those of many Bergen speaker, famous for his been used to teach topics from the College Council and its students, saying that she was ideas to improve learning by military training to paramedic All College Day, held subcommittees. “College reluctant to apply to BCC at embracing the technologies procedure. In schools where every semester serves a single Council is a collective… first, yet after becoming a part of the future and today. His these games can be played in purpose for both faculty and representative [group] of all of BCC, she firmly believes power packed speech was not place of classes, the student students: uniting their voices the constituents of the college,” that her “…place was here.” only informative, but very finishes the course once they and bringing them together. said Ron Subramaniam, the She went on to say, “I can feel entertaining to watch. have completed the game. The theme of the event was: former president of Student a sense of community here,” Milliron discussed the The day concluded with One College, One Community, Government at BCC. as she praised the diversity importance of using the tools different representatives of Many Voices, and Many Every member of the and multicultural facet of the that technology has given BCC suggesting changes that Talents. Bergen Community was being campus. us in smart and efficient could be made on campus The event was an assembly represented at this event. Bill Mendoza had equally ways to improve the value to improve the quality of of different administrative Madden, Chair of the College touching words to share of our education while education and life. There organizations and groups Council described the event with those who attended All simultaneously saving money. were several wonderful ideas within the college, whose goal by saying, “There is a whole College Day. He is a service- There are many sources that came forth on All College was to listen to the opinions of world here…” learning student, who after available on the Internet for Day, and the day acted as a students and faculty on how to The event commenced being bullied for several years students to save money on step toward a better Bergen improve BCC for all of us. with two student speakers, in high school, sought to textbooks as well as aides for Community College for This semester, All College Yisela “Gigi” Barragan and help kids who have faced the teachers to get students more students and faculty alike. Day had plenty of inspirational Ed Mendoza, who shared same traumatic experiences. interested in course material. Disability Awareness Week Rachel Kaminer Rolligang is a pop group Lipsky struggled throughout difference, which is very true. got a “ticket” for free ice from Germany, made up by much of her life, until she was People who are autistic are cream. Some of the questions Copy Editor adults with disabilities. Their diagnosed with autism in 2005. not less able than anybody were fun, such as: ‘name three melodies and fun songs bring Lipsky decided to conquer else. Some people simply need celebrities with disabilities.’ Disability Awareness Week joy and inspiration to many her struggles, and went to more help than those without Others were practical such From Christopher Reeves people. The group was founded college to get her Master’s disabilities. Knocking down as: ‘where is the Office of to Michael J. Fox, they all have in 2001 and has performed Degree, without needing any this bias about disabilities Specialized Services located?’ the same thing in common. many concerts since then. professional help. Lipsky is and autism is the ultimate (The answer to that one is They want to inform the public More about this event can be living proof that an individual goal of Disability Awareness L-116). This event was highly about disabilities. Bergen found in the news section of with disabilities can still lead Week. More information about informative and enjoyable as Community College did just this edition. a successful and fulfilling life. Deborah Lipsky can be found well. that, by having a Disability Then, on October 7th, was Now, Lipsky travels all on: www.autistic-raccoonlady. There is no reason to Awareness Week of its own. the job fair. BCC has a number over, and is an inspiration to com. be “scared” of people with Disability Awareness of these job and volunteer fairs many. She is a comedian and The last event occurred on disabilities. They are just as Week was full of activities every year. However, this one a poignant speaker at the same October 9th. It was a spin on “normal” (if there really is that emphasized the fact that was especially concentrated time. Because she is autistic, an Ice Cream Social, but was such a thing) as people without people with disabilities are for people with disabilities. she is “the voice” of autistic more entertaining and fun. disabilities. They are capable normal people and are capable People who attend can talk people. She explained why The event was modeled after of so much, and just need to of doing as much—if not to perspective employers and autistic people do the things the popular show, Cash Cab. be believed in and trusted, more—than people without choose to apply to certain jobs. they do and the struggles that The questions that were asked just like everybody else. disabilities. On October 8th, Deborah they have to live through. brought up different aspects Disability Awareness Week Disability Awareness Week Lipsky came to BCC as this Lipsky does not look at of disabilities and how people was sponsored by the Office kicked off on October 6th year’s keynote speaker for autism as a “disease”. She deal with them. People who of Student Life and the Office with a concert by Rolligang. Disability Awareness Week. views autism as a cultural answered a question correctly of Specialized Services.

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R.S.V.P. at www.caldwell.edu Page 8 Opinions and Editorials November 2009 The Torch OPINIONS AND EDITORIALS HUMA MUNIR, Editor-In-Chief Journalism in Turmoil SADAF KHURSHID, Co-Editor RACHEL KAMINER, Copy Editor Huma Munir cares about what the conservatives world of journalism and turn it back to have to say. It drives me crazy to think where it once stood: on the threshold CARINA TESONE, News Editor Editor-in-Chief that we can’t have a news channel that of honesty. MICHELLE HA, Features Editor presents both sides of the story. The only question now is: how do GUY WEISS, Sports Editor Unfortunately, the concept we do it? Believe it or not, we JED EMPLEO, Head Layout Editor of journalism has been altered have all the power in the world in today’s media so much that JESSICA STROH, Layout Editor to change the way journalism its original elements of unbiased works today. If you are better NITA LIM, Layout Editor reporting are slowly withering aware of where to get your news PROF. LEW WHEATON, Advisor away. from, you will be more willing If you feel passionate about to go to low-key websites that PHOTOGRAPHER journalism, you have probably have unbiased news stories and ERWIN DEL PINO read about how early journalism are struggling to compete with transformed the history of nations ILLUSTRATORS the mainstream media. and countries around the world. As you move away from the BRAD GORE Journalism was, and is, one of dogma of mainstream media, BRENDON MIEL the leading ways of recording and you will slowly put them out preserving the most important STAFF/CONTRIBUTING WRITERS of business by not giving them details of each time period. enough hits on the internet or CESAR ALVAREZ John Steinbeck, one of the T.V. It will] give rise to more RAVEN BRYANT first people to have influenced proficient news sources such NATALIA CIESLA the world of journalism, wrote as the huffingtonpost.com, a novel that recorded everyday telegraph, the economist and MATTHEW COLE lives of Californian farmers. By WYNNDELL COOK many more that adhere to the doing so, he changed the world of true elements of journalism. BENJAMIN DE BRASI journalism with his close, careful Another crucial point that NICOLE DE LOS SANTOS and descriptive reporting. I want to make is that it is ANDONI DEMETRIADES Steinbeck had a great deal to vital that you have balanced say about journalism. He believed opinion—even if you tend ISLAM ELSHAMI that journalism “…has the DAWN FOSTER to favor one side over other. greatest virtue and the greatest When Al-Jazeera first came TRAVIS JAMES evil.” Steinbeck realized that into existence, it revolutionized TIFFANY MARTIN journalism has the power to sway the world of media, globally. A. MARTINEZ people’s opinion and manipulate For the first time in the history, EMILY PRENDERGAST them into thinking whether we heard the Middle Eastern something is right or wrong. On FRANK REVOLLI point of view that was rivaling the other hand, unbiased and with the western point of view. PERPETUA ROMAIN investigative reporting has the Though CNN, MSNBC and AYELET SHIMRON power to unveil some of the most Al-Jazeera tend to be extremely astonishing facts essential to biased in what they promote as CONTACT INFO human learning. Journalism should let us think for ourselves rather than “journalism,” it is a good idea 400 Paramus Road Judging from Steinbeck’s to read or watch a little bit of view of journalism, I can say that thinking “for” us. Paramus, NJ 07652-1595 everything rather than limiting it has had a deep impact on the This becomes even more upsetting yourself to one source. ROOM: way I perceive this profession. Not when you are a journalism major and I would just like to say that I am B-101 only do I realize that journalism has working for news is your passion. It in no way an expert in the field of become a mere show business, but makes me wonder if people, who are journalism, but I am thankful for the PHONE: also one of the greatest evil that is strong advocates of unbiased reporting, fact that I can distinguish between the 201.493.5006/5007 constantly manipulating the way we have any room in today’s media at all. real news and junk. The objective of think. Journalism should let us think I strongly believe if people are this article was just that: for everyone E-MAIL: for ourselves rather than thinking [email protected] educated about what true journalism to learn something and hopefully have “for” us. is, then they can transform it by raising some kind of an impact on the news Major news agencies are a total their voices against biased reporting. industry. Journalism is at the mercy of THE TORCH, a member of the embarrassment and disappointment to Associated College Press and the After much thought and deliberation, your hands! our society today. CNN and MSNBC I finally chose this topic for my College Media Association, is the official favor the democrats and praise their lead editorial, because I believe that Image courtesy of www.mctcampus.com student newspaper of Bergen Community candidates, while FOX news only students can collectively change the College. The purpose of THE TORCH is to report on the events at BCC and the local community, and to offer the BCC community a forum for expression. The From Caveman to Caveman opinions expressed in THE TORCH are not neccessarily those of THE TORCH. All the materials submitted to THE TORCH become property of THE TORCH. Corrections The Torch strives for the highest journalistic standards and accuracy. Readers are encouraged to contact us if they find any mistakes in any edition of the Torch. Editorial and Opinion Pieces As an open public form, 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 editorinchieftorch@gmail. Cartoon by Brad Gore, Torch Staff Cartoonist com or delivered to The Torch office, B-101. Such submissions must include Ayelet Shimron approximately one million making everything so on the interwebs rather the writer’s name, contact information Staff Writer years ago, the human convenient that it is guiding than go outside and throw and affiliation with the college. Students race has evolved from us toward a dumber, lazier, an actual ball around. All should include their major; faculty and “Technology,” the theoretically living in a cave and socially inept society? you need is a room with a staff should include campus title or position. Opinion pieces are limited to greatest influential to, “in essence,” living in a We no longer need to computer or smartphone, 600 words and letters to the editor to advancement of the 21st cave of isolation. memorize phone numbers and you have managed to 200 words. The Torch reserves the right century. It has the power We went from spears nor do we require a sense of create a virtual reality for to edit and to refuse publication of any to disperse information to weapons of mass direction. We would rather yourself, detached from submission. worldwide, control virtually destruction, horseback order pizza online than get human interaction and into anything, even wipe out the to planes, trains, & behind a wheel and speak technological quarantine. human race with the click automobiles, telegrams to a person face-to-face. According to Shawn of a button. Since mankind to cell phones. The list is Many kids prefer to play See Caveman on pg 18 stepped foot on planet earth endless. But is technology football with their friends November 2009 Opinions and Editorials Page 9 Roving Reporter Earn College Credits With “In this difficult economic situation, what is the Sand Between Your Toes most affordable college in your opinion?” Ayelet Shimron - Staff Writer Emily Prendergast - Contributing Writer

Fisnike Tonzuni Major: Liberal Arts “Considering the recession, I would most likely transfer to either William Paterson or Montclair. These are two great schools and are close to home, allowing me to save on costs of living away at school.”

Image courtesy of www.mctcampus.com Marisa Hyde Perpetua Romain Envision Bergen has a study abroad opportunity Major: Undecided you are lying offering over 80 study programs in 31 “I was originally planning to go to Contributing Writer in the sands countries available. BCC joined the Rhode Island but because of the of the cool College Consortium for International economic situation and the inflation beach in Studies, also known as CCIS, who in colleges, I will probably have Santo Domingo, beverage in your hand, sponsors the program. When studying to resort to an in-state school. I meeting new people and shopping in abroad, you may gain new experiences on want to go to William Paterson international stores. Eating lunch at the a global perspective, as well as sharpen University or Montclair but I’m still outdoor café’s of Seville, or basking in the interpersonal and communication skills keeping my options open.” tropical paradise of Belize through interacting with people from All this, and you have already finished backgrounds different than your own. Jonathan Shimron your classes for the day. The imagination Choosing a CCIS sponsored program Major: Business Management is a reality that should be considered enables you to select a country and study by all students of BCC: Bergen offers there for a semester, the summer or even “I would choose an Ivy League students of all majors the opportunity to as long as a full academic year. Credits school, such as Harvard or be sent to various countries around the are earned and will be received upon Yale. You cannot put a price world. The students immerse themselves completion of classes. on accelerated education or in life experiences within a society they Some of the popular countries chosen your future. I need competitive have little knowledge of. Studying abroad by students to study in are: Italy, Spain, surroundings to motivate me to could grant that amazing possibility. See Overseas on pg 18 succeed. Taking globalization into account, competition in the future is going to be even fiercer than it is Democrats or Republicans: today. I’m willing to do anything possible to get the upper hand; price Does It Really Matter? for education has no limits.” Sadaf Khurshid “Real change state, voters are unsure of their future, has come to New and disappointed with the economy. Kristian Meeke Co-Editor Jersey,” said What is it that we, the residents of New Major: Liberal Arts Governor-elect Jersey, are yearning for at this moment? Chris Christie after beating Gov. Jon It is some financial relief. This financial “I would like to go to East S. Corzine in the gubernatorial race on relief can only come from taxes because Stroudsburg or Indiana State Tuesday, Nov. 3rd. recently taxes have been outrageously University, they are both located in However, I wonder if this will be a high and need to be lowered. During Pennsylvania. Even though they are good or bad change. According to NJ.com, this economic turmoil and the lack of out of state, you still pay $22,000 “Christie’s plan for reducing property jobs the government should think about which is less expensive than many taxes targets government spending in the residents of its state and think about out of state or in-state colleges. general. The hundreds of town councils lowering taxes rather than increasing Also, if your grades are above a 3.0, and schools districts in New Jersey where them. your tuition is reduced by 50% at most of the money generated by local The economy is in bad shape and so these schools.” property taxes is spent are going to be money played a vital role in this election. Yahea Hussain held more accountable,” he said. Not many cared about how corrupt these Major: Informational Technology Is this really a good idea? Residents government officials were but only wanted pay taxes on schools; however this is tax relief. Ignorantly thinking that Christie “The best school for me would money well spent. Following Christies will provide tax, voters have chosen him probably have to be NJIT plan means cutting down the number as their governor. They expect to gain because my major is Information of public schools. For the middle class, some financial relief from an individual Technology. That’s where I would public schools are a godsend from heaven. that never provided an actual plan during go to branch off and see if I It is quality education at no extra cost. the period of the governor’s race. During could get a good start there with Instead of attending private schools and the end of the election it became apparent internships, which I heard they paying more money, children are getting that it was no more about picking the best offer. NJIT is a university so most good education from tax payer’s money. candidate but instead, the lesser evil. likely it is expensive but I’m more How can the government think of cutting There was really not much choice for concerned about my education.” schools to lower the cost of taxes? the voters. They had only two choices: one During this declining economic See Governor’s Election on pg 17 Students Want the Best Bang for Their Buck Ayelet Shimron We all Bergen has seen a tremendous rise mayhem, like wild savages, nudging, point in decades, students are more Staff Writer know the in its student population, since its 1.5 elbowing, pushing one another, with conscious of the value of education and phrase, percent increase from fall 2007 to fall the one common goal of making it to are attending their classes faithfully. “Best bang 2008. Bergen has now divided its total class on time. The hard-earned money of these for your buck,” and this semester at of 17,000 students into 3 campuses; I have been at Bergen long enough parents, or students themselves, is no Bergen Community College, we are Paramus, being the main campus, to know that it has never taken as long longer being thrown around aimlessly. witnessing precisely that. Hackensack and the Meadowlands. as it currently does to get your hands on In the sense that “You get what you pay Now more than ever before, students Speaking on behalf of BCC students, a vacant computer. But once a computer for,” Bergen definitely does its job by are actually attending the classes they I know how tough it is, not only to does free up, it’s a matter of Darwin’s living up to its reputation for being one spent their hard-earned money for. find a parking spot (because once that “Survival of the Fittest” theory, where of the best community colleges in NJ. The current recession really plays a finally happens, all you want to do it only the strong survive. When put to race, the bang beats the significant role in motivating these chant out “Hallelujah!”). Despite this Regardless of the chaos that takes buck any day. young adults. small victory, once you get inside the place at Bergen on a daily basis, it With an enrollment increase of 17 building, it is a massive net of sardines. gives me a sense of comfort to know percent from fall 2008 to fall 2009, Everyone, everywhere, is in disorderly that with the economy at its lowest

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For twelve dollars along with your student ID, you while inviting the viewer to visually interact with the inexpensive methods that went against the mainstream will receive a day pass to the museum, plus a ticket paintings’ depiction of light and space. of the 1970’s. stub to a movie showing in one of the three theaters, so Another exhibit running through the month of On the third floor, The Robert and Joyce Menschel make sure to free your day when visiting the Museum November also found on the second floor is: Looking Photography Gallery exhibits New Photography of Modern Art (MoMA). At Music: Side 2. At the entrance, a video by James 2009 through January 11, 2010. The featured artists The museum features three theater rooms that Nares titled Game 1975, introduces the viewer to the in this exhibit are Walead Beshty, Daniel Gordon, show movies throughout the day and six floors of room. Similar to a game of checkers, the video shows Leslie Hewitt, Carter Mull, Sterling Ruby and Sara exhibitions. The following are a few highlights that two people playing with rocks on a tiled floor. The VanDerBeek. The photographs in this gallery display will still be on display throughout the upcoming rocks make a clacking sound that changes tempos a non-conventional aspect of the medium that reflects month. and pauses as the players think of the next move. The the artists’ influence by other modalities. On the second floor you will find: Claude Monet’s: video ends with neither winner nor loser, but rather a Once again, make sure to free your day when Water Lilies. The main attraction in this room is a forty- circle formed by the eight pieces played. visiting this place and stop by the permanent galleries. one foot long triptych composed of three paintings The remainder of the exhibit displays sample The museum is located on 11 West 53rd Street New installed at a slight angle. The painting’s nonexistent songs, music videos, super 8 films, and zines made York, NY. For more information visit: www.moma.org vantage point challenges the viewer’s perspective by musicians and filmmakers experimenting with

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Claude Monet Water Lilies Page 12 Features November 2009 Ten Things You Should Know About... Matthew Cole Michelle Ha MEN Staff Writer Women Features Editor Let’s make this easy. your girls. You have every What do women want? 4. With that said, Men are simple. Whether reason to respect yourself For years, many men have NEVER CALL A you are looking for sex or and to put yourself in the marveled and brooded WOMAN CRAZY. friendship, we can manage highest regards. over women. Women are 5. Do not act like a jerk both, just not at the same 6. Give us our space. It’s multifaceted beings and around your friends. Have time. This brings me to… great knowing that you need they work on a different the courtesy to introduce 1. We are not good at us but we need our “guy” wavelength than men. us and do not put us down multitasking. Not to say that time. However, women are in front of them. If not, we we cannot multitask, we just not unerringly the “great will find someone else. can’t in the way you will ever 7. The only signals mystery” that most men need us to. Multitasking to we understand are traffic make women out to be. 6..“Nothing’s wrong” us is watching the game and signals and most umpires So after years of trying usually means there is eating at the same time. and referees. So stop to unravel what goes on something wrong. excepting us to read your 2. Don’t think too hard in a woman’s brain, here 7. Do not bottle signals. We are wired are a few general things everything up. It drives us to impress. Ask something, differently so no matter anything about us. What (nevertheless, essential crazy when we don’t know how hard we try we will things) that every man what you are thinking we like to eat, read or end up missing the signal or Image courtesy of www.mctcampus.com watch on TV and you will should know about women about. Do not be so afraid getting it crossed. Let’s say The opposite sex is hard to figure out. in order to understand them to share your problems with already have impressed us. it is your birthday coming Why? Because, you talked a little better. us; we want to listen and up and you want a special 1. It is the little things help. about something other than dress send a picture message yourselves. that count. The good of the actually dress and its morning text messages, 8. We expect you to call. 3. We have listening location “by accident” to us. the little box of Godiva So it is guy’s night out and you are out clubbing and skills. Similar to 8. We like to be in chocolates, and holding multitasking, our listening the door open are small drinking. It doesn’t hurt control. Control the remote, to take two minutes out of skills do not work in the music on the radio, where “Men never gestures that win you big way you would like them to points. your partying to call us to to eat, what to do…we love let us know you are still either. It isn’t that we don’t being in control. care; it is just that we care remember, 2. Listen when we talk. thinking about us. It is more about being in the 9. We are not going Do not pretend to listen; thoughtful and scores you moment than remembering to change. Do not try to we know the difference. major points as opposed it. change us or else you will women never Men always whine about to you ignoring our calls upset the delicate balance. women blabbing too much, because it is too “loud” or 4. Be nice to us. We At twelve years old we but usually women are just you are too “busy” getting are looking for someone basically became the person forget.” reiterating the same things wasted. who backs us up and can because men probably were you see now, not you or our 9. Women remember actually talk to us about mothers can change us so not listening the first time. what we like. everything. Remember that stop trying. 3. It hurts. Yes, we are time you did that thing that 5. We are not going to 10. Just be yourself. It’s talking about menstrual led to that thing…yeah. We respect you if you do not the most obvious one but cramps. It grosses you remember. respect yourselves. Whether out and you may think the one that needs to be said 10. We adore you. We it’s by how you take care of and repeated, “Just be you.” we are crazy – but it feels yourselves or by how you like someone is steadily think about you probably Speak your mind, have more than we should, and act. We can tell when a girl an opinion and have fun. punching you in the does not respect herself. So stomach. It also does not miss you terribly when you Nothing is worse than a girl are gone. do whatever you need to; that brings down the mood. help when you taunt us study hard, buy new clothes, about how we are PMS-ing. hit the gym, or hang with Felician College StudeNtS FirSt

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Raven Bryant take that summer long art course in Italy. Do what makes you happy. Staff Writer What is your main goal? Whatever it is, begin to pave that road...now! School work is now at its peak. This way you will feel more self- You have research papers and fulfilled. essays galore, and to top it all off, “Secret” #3: midterms. Index cards anyone? Stop for at least five minutes So you did your best to get that to smell the roses. Take time to B+ in physics. Good job. Now, realize what good is going on you may or may not have a job. in your life instead of worrying If you do have a job, then getting about little things. Meditation is that B+ in physics must have the key when it comes to clearing been brutal. Terrific! However, your mind. those of you who neglected many Basic breathing methods invites to see Paranormal Activity, were also taught by Professor want to know what it feels like to Jim Bumgardner at Bergen Community College’s Leadership have friends again. High five!? Natural oils contain wonders that can transform your skin. Photo by Islam Elshami Anyone? Anyone? No? After Conference. He said to, “Take 15 a long bubble bath, a cup of tea, minutes out of your busy schedule to relax and visualize a happy Islam Elshami virgin olive oil because it The towel will absorb the a bowl of chili, one sing along is sensitive on the skin and moisture and the steam will to John Mayer’s CD “Room for place. Don’t think about anything else and take many deep breaths.” Contributing Writer your face doesn’t need to escape in a slow manner. Squares”, a re-cap of your favorite be moist using advanced Lower your face towards GLEE episode on Hulu.com, and After an hour of this with Jim, everyone was eminently in the One of the best ways to lotions or the use of face the pot at a slow speed after another bowl of chili, you scrubs. without getting too close so slowly put the bowl down and moment. obtain the smoothest skin is “Secret” #4: by applying natural oils. The best way to use the temperature would not take a deep, obnoxious breath. these oils is by washing be too hot. Leave the steam You realize you are not satisfied. Get it done and then have fun. Juba Oil is a type of oil I came up with this quote on my that is amazing for treating your face well and then to do its job alone for a few If only someone could tell you boiling water in a pot, then minutes. Repeat as much as “Secrets to Happiness” and how to own because it’s true. You can’t people with “normal skin” have fun knowing your research types. It gives the face a dropping a couple drops of you feel is necessary. It will be content with your life. any of the mentioned oils not cause any harm to you Secret #1 of the four “Secrets paper is due tomorrow and its only shine, keeps it smooth, and half finished. That only adds to gives the face a healthy inside. Use this method and is fully natural. to Happiness” : according to your skin type. Your face will remain There are no secrets to the stress. look. For “oily” skin types, Consider this advice and try applying clove oil or When you drop the drops feeling calm and relaxed happiness. The rest of this article of oil in the pot, turn off afterwards. There is no need will simply be an informative of remember that everyone has their peppermint oil for best ups and downs. You won’t always results. For “dry” skin types the heat and apply a large to use any artificial lotions. the things you didn’t know, to be towel over the pot covering Beauty can be revealed at a content with your life. be happy. Utopias do not exist use a mixture of various and if you think they do, you are oils together, such as it around the rim so that lower cost and be chemical “Secret” #2: the steam wouldn’t escape, free for you. Don’t hesitate Ever hear the expression, “Just not being fair to yourself. Learn Jasmine and Rose oil. And to confront reality and live in the finally for “sensitive” skin, except throughout the towel to try these techniques! do you?” What this means is that itself. you should quit your day job and moment. nothing is better than extra Page 14 Features November 2009 THIS IS IT - Michael Jackson’s Last Gift To His Fans

A moment of silence for the fallen. Ninja Gaiden Sigma II Review

Benjamin De Brasi up the game; though a well- drawn prologue interactive Contributing Writer comic is displayed making the time go faster. All of this does Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 is not detract from the game at all. an action-adventure game for Anyone who has ever played Playstation 3. a Ninja Gaiden game knows it is Michael Jackson gracing the stage for the last time. Originally released for the about one thing only: game play. Xbox 360, it found itself on This is where NGS2 shines. The King of depiction of Michael at his best as well as his the PS3 as a remixed version. Combat is fast and furious Perpetua Romain Pop has once imagination flourishing through the video You play mainly as ninja Ryu along with adrenaline pumping. Contributing Writer again made a portions of the concert which includes his #1 Hayabusa, hacking and slashing Controls are spot on and place in our hits such as Thriller, Billie Jean, and Smooth through fiends, and opposing responsive. It is like the Unreal hearts beyond Criminal. ninjas in a quest to save the Tournament 3 of its genre; it is the grave on October 28th 2009. “This Is It” Nevertheless, it is a delightful treat to be world. ridiculously fun, action-packed, is a perfect mixture of documentary, musical able to see his rehearsals because you are The story is cliché and and fast, but it loses some of its performances, as well as special effects. able to view Michael in a different light. its delivery is proportionally strategic and tactical edge when Most of the film is composed of video Most are only aware of Michael on the stage, mundane. The cut scenes compared to something like visual effects that would have been shown but not behind the scenes. It is clear that he are composed of things you God of War. during his concert tour. The film is directed is completely professional yet truly loving to have seen before. Both the Other additions are three new and produced by Kenny Ortega, who is also all of the people he surrounds himself with. English and Japanese dubs are playable female characters, a known for creating the highly acclaimed He treats his whole crew, band, dancers, something out of a cartoon targeting reticule for long range High School Musical trilogy. and producers as if they were his family. To or anime, respectively. The weapons (thank goodness!), Michael Jackson and Kenny Ortega clearly be able to see his work ethic is certainly a graphics are nice, but nothing worldwide and personal stat worked tremendously hard, choosing only privilege; he always made his point clear in to write home about. They can’t keeping, co-op (either on the best vocalists, dancers, and musicians by a loving, friendly way, showing himself to compare to games like Killzone line or with an AI partner), putting them through a series of strenuous seem easy and fun to work with. 2, God of War 3 or Uncharted 2. and the ability to record and auditions just to bring us the presentation of Unfortunately, the movie is only playing The character models however, upload your game play videos. a lifetime. in theaters for two weeks from October 28th are very good; each character is Basically, Ninja Gaiden Sigma Every performer that was chosen to to November 13th. Be sure to buy the DVD large, detailed, and attractive. 2 is everything you love about accompany Michael on stage was just when it comes out! The music is appropriate and action games on steroids minus completely flabbergasted and honored to be in fitting, but unmemorable. There a bit of strategy and story. his presence. This film is truly an enchanting Photo courtesy of www.thisisit-movie.com is also a 3.5 gigabyte mandatory installation when first starting Photo courtesy of www.ninjagaidengame.com The Inspirational Admiral: David Robinson

Andoni Demetriades make them proud to carry on blocked-shots title during his the Robinson family name career. Oh, and let’s not forget Contributing Writer with dignity and to strive to do most importantly about two great things in life. Olympic gold medals and two Leadership, character, Finally, he thanked NBA Championship titles. charisma, and humility are his wife, Valerie, and said The true mark of a leader is the just a few of the things that something every wife should ability to make others around can be said about David “The hear at some point in a you better. David Robinson Admiral” Robinson. marriage: “you make me want did this for the San Antonio He is also one of the to be a better man everyday.” Spurs. best centers to ever grace a This was not merely a speech Also equally impressive basketball court. This past about a successful career in is the philanthropic work September he, along with John basketball, but rather a show of Robinson has done off the Stockton and Michael Jordan, appreciation to the people that court. He and his wife Valerie were the players inducted blessed his life and ultimately donated $9 million to help into the Hall of Fame as The made his basketball success create the Carver Academy, Class of 2009. For those who possible. a school dedicated to serving watched as Robinson gave But Robinson wasn’t Pre-K through second grade his acceptance speech, goose inducted into the Hall of students who live in San bumps were inevitable. He Fame for his humility; he was Antonio. The Carver Academy captivated the crowd when he inducted for being a dominating will offer 290 children spoke, just as he captivated figure on the basketball court. a challenging academic fans on the hardwood floor. From his four years playing program that will feature The most evident thing in on the Navy basketball team small classrooms, a nurturing David Robinson’s speech was to his thirteen seasons in the family-like environment, and his humility. He made a point NBA, he simply got the job leadership opportunities all to give genuine gratitude to done. While playing in the based on the foundation of all the people that played a Naval Academy Robinson, Judeo-Christian scripture. role throughout his career. He he set every record that could There is no question that recognized his coaches, his possibly be set. In the NBA, the impact Carver Academy teammates, his siblings, and his list of accomplishments is will have on its students his parents. He thanked his never ending. To name a few, will be grand. Thus, it is no mother for planting in him “the he was Rookie of the Year surprise that in 1998, he was seed of faith”. It was very clear 1989-90, a NBA MVP, has inducted into the World Sports that Robinson is a man deeply won Defensive Player of the Humanitarian Hall of Fame. rooted in his faith. Robinson Year awards, holds rebounding Loving husband and father, then addressed his three boys titles, a scoring crown, six philanthropist, Olympic Gold David Jr., Justin, and Cory, All-Star bids, and he’s one of Medalist, and NBA Champion; The “Admiral” David Robinson. Photo courtesy of www.mctcampus.com thanking them while sharing only two players, along with it is clear that David Robinson words of encouragement. He Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, to win makes a fantastic edition to the hoped that this day would a scoring, rebounding, and NBA Hall of Fame. November 2009 Features Page 15 Paranormal Activity Review Saw VI Review Cesar Alvarez Tobin Bell as John Kramer/Jigsaw, is the cog that holds this franchise Contributing Writer together even if he is only present in the flashback scenes. I still think to this Dear readers, for six straight years day that by getting rid of him in one you have experienced the pain and of the earlier movies, Saw lost some of torture of those who do not appreciate its impact. Costas Mandylor and Betsy life, but this time it is different. Russell co-star in the movie as they try Sitting down in the auditorium, to decipher each other’s moves and fan- staring at the disturbing images of Saw favorite Shawnee Smith makes a return VI, you will be asking yourself: is it as Amanda. worth it? But don’t let it fool you. Look So is it worth it? Yes, it is worth past the blood and gore and you will it, if you are one of those people who find more than what you bargained for. enjoy getting their Saw fix every year. In this new installment from Otherwise, this movie would not be the the popular Saw series, we get to best place to start. Look beyond the experience more horrific disturbing gore and you will see that even though images that have made Saw earn its the movie has a few flaws in the acting moniker of “torture porn”. Yes, even department, you will still find yourself though there is some sick imagery, it giggling like a little schoolgirl when is amazing how the plot still holds up the plot unravels upon your eyes as you after six movies. In all honesty, Saw experience the staple twist of the film. fans care more about the traps and What are you waiting for? Make your surely this film does not disappoint. choice.

Things really do go “bump in the night”.

Carina Tesone film used a “found footage” approach, much like its predecessors, “Blair News Editor Witch Project” and “Cloverfield.” When you think of “paranormal Katie tells Micah she has had activity”, you think of ghosts (or the paranormal experiences as a child, and other side) somehow communicating it seems to have followed her, although with the real world. That thought could she no longer lives at home. As the trigger the familiar feeling of dread couple moves in to their first house that all humans share. together, Micah gets a high-quality Paranormal Activity taps into the camera to record everything that mysteriously ambiguous question: is it happens to them. Yet, everyone seems indeed real? Is there really some sort to think that nothing can possible go of spirit out there that is moving things wrong. around, banging doors closed, turning Directed by Oren Peli, Paranormal on lights and faucets, haunting this Activity is the epitome of a horror house, tormenting my life…possessing flick that surpasses its competition, my soul? appealing to a more basic, human fear For Katie Featherstone and Micah of suspense, instead of predictably Sloat, there was. See Paranormal on pg 17 These are the actors’ real names. Though the premise is fictional, the Photo courtesy of www.paranormalactivity-movie.com

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Matthew Cole Natalia Ciesla MEN Staff Writer Women Staff Writer There are three things quitting smoking, or trying So you just got your heart Rule number 3: Put in life that are completely to give up the bottle but you broken. Nothing looks the yourself first and relearn to unavoidable: death, taxes, and are going to need help. This same, feels the same, or even is love yourself. It might be a break-ups. Luckily I am here is where the support group the same. People try to comfort good idea to reward yourself to shed some light on dealing comes in handy and by support you with words but only their with something special for with a painful break-up. group, I mean friends. They lips move, and no sound seems having to deal with such a Listen dudes, our secret are going to give you that push to escape. Whether or not the painful event in your life. Buy to break-ups is looking tough to get your gloomy butt out break-up was his decision or yourself a new outfit, get a and acting tough. Sure, that and about. your decision is meaningless. new haircut, and go out with sounds easy enough, but when Rule number 4: Stay It might have been completely friends. Surround yourself push comes to shove – it’s not. active! If you have been putting mutual. Nevertheless, there’s around those that possess much Whether you like it or not, off the gym, get in there and do an unwanted, dreadful feeling positive energy as humanely you cared for your significant some work. It is scientifically in the pit of your stomach and possible, and the healing will other. That’s why you were proven that exercise releases you are at a loss for words. soon start to take place. with them. And now that you endorphins in your brain that What should you do? Rule number 4: The books have lost her (whether it’s your make you happy. Painful break-ups can be don’t lie. Ice cream really is a fault or not), you are going to In addition, here are a few emotionally draining. It hurts, girl’s best friend after a break- be down in the dumps. You extra tips to keep in mind while and it just hurts some more, up. Don’t hesitate to spoil will probably have a lot more following the rules. Crying is but there are some ways that yourself to that pint of double- time on your hands, but a an escape for emotions you can alleviate your heart in this fudge, chocolate ice cream whole lot less on your mind. have no other way of dealing sensitive situation. sitting your freezer while You have to stop thinking with. A good cry is going to Rule number 1: Do not get encouraging yourself to dance about her. Bringing me to… help. Write down on a piece into a “rebound” relationship. to fulfilling break-up music. of a paper all your emotions It is “unfair” to the reboundee By fulfilling break-up music, Rule number 1: Cold or things you have always and to you. You need a break I don’t mean sad, sappy songs Clean Cut. You’re going to wanted to say but you were at this point whether you like about how much you miss your be down in the dumps. It too “manly” to admit. Also, it or not. significant other, but rather is natural, unavoidable, but stay away from soy because it Rule number 2: Do not a song that promotes a newly manageable. has been proven to make our think over and over again single girl’s confidence. Gloria Rule number 2: Clean estrogen levels higher, opening about why the relationship did Gaynor’s “I Will Survive”, House. Get rid of the junk, the door to crummy emotions not work out. After all, who Cher’s “Strong Enough”, and hers that is. like sadness. Finally, read this wants to sit at home sulking, Pink’s “So What” usually does Rule number 3: Support book, “When He/She’s Left pondering the reasons for the trick. Group. Okay, you are not You – Coping” by Dr. Tracy. the demise of their failed Break-ups are inevitable, relationship? Save the psycho- but it does not mean that you analysis for a time when you can’t get through it. If you are emotionally healthy, and follow these rules, time will do just try to have fun. the rest. Image courtesy of www.mctcampus.com Wired for Thought: How the Brain is Changing the Future of the Internet true secret is not using linear than any of its constituent We do not sit and focus science, internet, and business Zachary Rzetelny algorithms within a single computers. It is not a focused on a math problem like a anecdotes. He takes the reader Staff Writer computer, but rather creating a entity, solving one problem computer does. When doing through the ideas of Richard massive network of interacting and then moving onto the next, math, we tend to drift off, Dawkins’ “The Selfish Gene”, For ages we have dreamed computers, and allowing that daydream, glance around, and which expands the concept of of creating true artificial network to develop itself feel hungry and wonder if food evolution beyond biological intelligence – a robot or naturally? A network such as... will do us any good in solving species to include human computer that could think, the internet? mathematical equations. Stibel genes, as well as thoughts, feel, daydream, and behave This is the concept behind believes it is this very lack of culture, and inventions. He much in the same way as Jeffrey M. Stibel’s new book, linear direction that makes talks not only about the history humans do without having to “Wired for Thought: How the our brains the amazing things of the internet and several of imitate them. Brain is Shaping the Future they are. It is this that allows its landmark sites (MySpace, The dreaming part is easy of the Internet”. Stibel, a us to be creative, think outside FaceBook, YouTube), but why enough as science-fiction scientist and owner of multiple the box, understand a joke, they developed in the way they characters, such as Data from businesses, is convinced that and numerous other tasks did. Star Trek and the Cylons the Internet is developing which seem simple to us, but However, just because we from Battlestar Galactica, through process of natural which would baffle the world’s don’t know something yet demonstrate. But in practice, evolution, into something very greatest supercomputers. doesn’t mean we never will. creating a thinking-feeling similar – in structure and And the Internet has that And who knows what may machine is easier said than function – to the human brain. disorganization in spades. happen in the future? Stibel done. And it is not for lack of In fact, he believes that it “Think about it,” says certainly draws up some trying: many devoted computer may already be forming its Professor Emily Vandalovsky interesting parallels between scientists have dedicated their first rudimentary thoughts. of BCC’s Computer Science the brain and the Internet. We time trying to create intelligent And not only that, but he has department. “The internet is will just have to wait and see machines, and have fallen far practical applications for this the only successful model of where it leads. Are you ready short of the mark. Part of the as well. Stibel believes that chaos theory in our society. to see the Internet in a whole problem is that it is hard to understanding the brain will like a computer. Rather, the There is no one person or new light? explain to a computer how to allow for greater understanding internet is completely lacking group that controls it, but yet, think like a human. of the Internet, which can help in direction and organization, it works.” But what if we’re much your internet-based companies a factor which Stibel believes Whether or not you agree closer to accomplishing this to succeed in the long run. is an important facet of the with Stibel’s ideas, you will Image courtesy of than we imagine? What if the The internet is different human brain’s function. find his book rich with good www.press.harvardbusiness.org

Across figure Place” 1 Closes in anger, as a door 56 “No way, laddie!” 18 “See ya later” 6 Cause damage to 57 Highly excited 24 Stevenson who lost twice to 10 Cover for a pillow 58 Edge of a hoop Eisenhower 14 Psychic’s card 60 Double-checks the math 26 “Apocalypse Now” setting, 15 Belle man 65 Copenhagen native briefly 16 Watering aid 66 Stockinglike workout wear 27 Bettor’s concern 17 Beatles footwear 68 At any time 28 Stead 19 Ancient Andean 69 Apex 29 Fizzles out 20 In a dishonorable way 70 Words after have or save 30 Pants with a low waistline 21 Japanese electronics giant 71 Stage constructions 31 Cut dramatically 22 Pinot __ 72 Sampras of tennis 35 Join the cast of 23 Country meadow 73 Burial places 37 Hawaiian island 25 Spanish wine punch 38 Got on in years 27 Seasoned pros Down 39 Bargain hunter’s delight 32 The “T” in some fraternity 1 Wild guess 42 Sporty Toyota Camry initials 2 Superboy’s girlfriend Lang 45 Suffix with intellectual 33 503, in old Rome 3 Boats like Noah’s 49 Winter hat feature 34 Casa kitchen crock 4 Beauty mark 51 Eye lasciviously 36 Half a ‘60s pop group 5 “A Streetcar Named Desire” 52 Mythological underworld 40 Like the diving-board end woman 53 Tequila plant 41 WWII noncombat females 6 “Real Time With Bill Maher” 54 Octet plus one 43 Sitar music network 55 Dad’s brother’s daughter, to dad 44 Seaweed-wrapped Japanese 7 Really long time 59 Corp. leadership gp. fare 8 Interest percentages 61 “I __ busted!” 46 Analogy phrase 9 Oman’s capital 62 Judge 47 Contest with pistols 10 Goalie’s protective pair 63 Colorless 48 Put into service 11 “Objection, Your __!” 64 Retd. Air France fliers 50 Sledding spot 12 Computer text code 67 Like early morning hours 52 Word game involving a stick 13 Anne of “Archie Bunker’s Answers on page 7 November 2009 The Torch Page 17

Bus Service continued from pg 1 to find out that some students increase of bus service to BCC activity on September 3rd, 9th two or more buses just to get One must be a registered full- spend more time on the bus via the #175 line was designed and 15th of the fall semester. to class. time student and enroll in the getting to Bergen Community to alleviate the overcrowding The observations were made During the open forum, NJ Transit Quik-Tic account College than they do in class. problem aboard the #751, #756 at two bus stop locations, several students remarked in order to purchase the bus At the NJ Transit open and #755. However, another where students were likely that ticket vending machines pass. Just a Student ID number forum held by Tom Casey in problem befalls the local bus to be boarding: the Garden would be extremely helpful and password is required. early October at the Student lines: perpetual lateness. State Plaza Mall and the Mega in reducing lateness as more This can be accessed by Center of BCC, several One student who was Structure at BCC. Casey students would be paying with going to https://go.bergen.edu/ students complained about the waiting for the bus said, “She noticed that most of the local bus passes instead of cash. NJTransit/enroll.aspx. It ought lack of sufficient bus service [the bus driver] usually gets bus lines, namely the #709, This may be a possibility in to be noted that “each student to and from the college. One here twenty minutes past #751, #755, #756 and #758, the future years; although is eligible to receive one student remarked upon the schedule. She usually has an needed to have their schedules discounted student tickets discounted monthly pass per large afternoon time gap for attitude too but I understand, retimed because they could not be purchased, the month.” The discounted rate the Ridgewood-bound #175 because it must be tough frequently arrived late. This is monthly bus pass at the regular renders the pass affordable bus. After 2:01 PM, the #175 driving all day.” Surprisingly, not just a small inconvenience; rate would be available. for almost everybody who bus headed to Ridgewood however, the bus driver came bus lateness results in missed Students can purchase NJ needs it, and it is certainly doesn’t service Bergen early—five minutes past the connections at Garden State Transit monthly bus passes with an economical alternative to Community College again scheduled time that day. Plaza Mall for students that the 25% discounted student driving to school and paying until 5:11 PM. Originally, the Tom Casey observed bus live far away and need to take rate on the college website. expensive gas prices.

Green Life continued from pg 2 Junot Diaz continued from pg 1 something that will be in any way that or not, we will at least be informed millions of footnotes?”, “Why did you He was also very humble, saying that extra, it will be built into the courses of the changes we can make as long as use so much Spanish and not include a he did not think of himself as a “good that you already have…so what we are we work together, and when in doubt glossary?” President G. Jeremiah Ryan writer” since he wasn’t like some doing is: identifying it, bringing it out just look at all the things that were asked Diaz, “What kind of student were authors who could “bang” two novels and calling it what it is,” said Dean accomplished here at BCC in the last you?” Diaz answered that it wasn’t a year, but had to work for eleven years Ricatto. few semesters. For more information until graduate school that he realized to finish Oscar Wao. The goal is to make students and updates visit the Bergen Goes the value of education. He said, “To be After each session, there was a time aware of the impact we could have Green page: http://www.bergen.cc.nj. educated is to be transformed.” to meet Diaz and get a signed copy in the environment, our society and us/pages/4601.asp. He spoke very informally, using of his novel. As the students left the economy. Whether we want to accept profane words yet his speech had theater, I heard one of them say “Yo, quality. Talking about why he wrote, I wanted to give him a hug, man! He he said “Art reminds you to be human.” inspired me!” Governor’s Election continued from pg 9 a supposedly corrupt politician or a corrupt newbie working with legislators. But he said Mr. Christie Megan Thee-Brenan of NY Times: who had no clue of how things work but planed to has offered nothing but vague promises. “He’ll cut “Economic issues have New Jerseyans near help lower taxes. The choice has been made and that spending and taxes and restore the property tax despair, the survey showed. About three-quarters of is, Christie, a politician that does not have an inkling rebate. How?” he said. “If ‘none of the above’ were those polled rated the state’s economy as fairly bad or of how to help us through this economic crisis. He an option, I would take it.” very bad, the worst rating since the question was first will magically give us financial relief without an Unfortunately, it seems that the residents of New asked in 1993. As many say it is hard to keep up with actual plan. Jersey have nothing good to look forward to. They their bills. Four of five think the economy is staying Steven Schwartz, 55, a litigation consultant will probably be worse off than they are now. So my the same or getting worse. Seven in 10 worry that a from Montvale and a Democrat, said, “Corzine has real question is, are we doomed? member of their household will be out of work in the “mishandled the fiscal side” and done a poor job of According to a poll done by David Halbfinger and next year.”

Jobs continued from pg 1 than applying the regular way, because Interior National Park Service. we get to meet. It’s a more personal But the most interesting thing interaction.” about the job fair was not the dynamic On the other side of the table, collection of employee seeking TD Bank representative, Winston corporations but the static demographic Edwards, expressed how rewarding it of job seeking employees. Rather than is to be able to help individuals who Bergen Community students, the are trying to help themselves. He majority of the expectant laborers were continued, saying that through the job of earlier generations, which points to homeland security. crisis fair TD Bank was able to share with the extent of our economic crisis. “It’s why public the fact that jobs are available. job fairs like this one are so important,” Also handing out business cards were attendee Nalah Cortez shares, “to not management. workplace representatives of the U.S. government, only our students but the entire work i.e. the Marines, FDNY, NYPD, DEA, force of our community.” safety. corporate ethics. FBI, and U.S. Department of the legal issues. risk-aversion. Paranormal continued from pg 13 counter-terrorism. Are you using blood, creatures, and more, to According to an article on simply scare the wits out of you. boxofficemojo.com, “Paranormal The film was done on a tight budget Activity surged to a spectacular $7.9 of $15,000 and was first released in million for a $9.1 million total since it the Screamfest Horror Film Festival started with midnight-only showings in Hollywood, CA in 2007, according on Sept. 25.” to paranormalactivity-movie.com Best time to watch? Late at night, the go-to and hollywoodreporter.com articles. full house. You do not just watch the Instead of doing a commercial trailer, movie. You experience it with the however, the film used a “grassroots” audience, as everyone laughs at the strategy consisting of: word-of-mouth: funny moments when Micah futilely select college campus showings; social tries to challenge the phenomena; and networking sites (Twitter, Facebook then they hold their breath, clench the ? and Youtube), and its own “demand it edge of their seats (or each other) and person in your city” campaign in order to get scream when the demon hauls Katie into the Box Office. right out of bed and into the darkness.

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continued from pg 18 Overseas continued from pg 9 Caveman France, Belize, and England. Argentina is also has already had the privilege of studying G. DuBravac of CEA Market or computers to, beep or jingle a popular choice by students because of its at Kingston University in London prior to Research, today, nearly 75 with an @reply or a new cost efficiency, close proximity to the United attending Bergen. “It’s an experience in itself percent of U.S. households friend/follower. In Addition, States, cheap student housing, climate and just seeing how different things are in England,” currently have broadband the creation of online dating environment. Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital says Holloway. connection, while 20 percent websites, along with the is known as the “Paris of South America”, with “Something as little as going to the grocery of the non-users are predicted ability for students to take a population of 13 million. store or crossing the street has been a challenge. to adopt the service within online classes, has managed Argentina offers many activities for both This is a true life assessment that most the civilians of the capital and international Americans don’t have the chance to experience the next two years. In regards to disconnect civilization from students. Downtown is full of historical unless they come abroad,” said Holloway. to landline phones, many reality even more so. buildings, restaurants, shops, theaters, cinemas, Universities, graduate schools, and future people say its time to cut the As a society, we engross and outdoor cafes. The course offerings at the employers are impressed by students who cord. More than 20 percent most of our attention into Universidad de Belgrano vary; however, you study abroad thereby displaying eagerness to of Americans are ditching telecommunication rather than can earn up to 21 semester credits. The general learn, try new things, build on the expansion of their household phones in personal interaction. Many of cost for a semester program in Argentina is oneself in new ways, and focus on academics. replacement with mobile us are unconsciously allowing approximately $4, 000 in Spanish, and $4,200 “I encourage students to join and I am in English. The University enrolls about definitely considering studying abroad phones. Not only are young ourselves to be held captive 11,000 students, and possesses one of the best through BCC for the summer semester,” ones leaving their childhoods by our own exertions. We International Student programs in Argentina. stated Holloway. “Future students thinking behind by using technology are merely contributing to Courses offered in Buenos Aires consist of about going abroad should always enter every to dominate their everyday pollution, global warming, a four week intensive Spanish session followed situation with an open mind. You must embrace socializing norms, but it seems and other worldly issues. By by semester–long courses during the Spring all differences from whatever country you are as though the majority of people overly engaging in the use of and Fall semesters, as well as the Winter in to actually learn from them.” are happily turning a blind eye technology, could it be that we, quarter. Argentina and Latin American culture All countries that are a part of the CCIS courses are taught in Spanish and English for program are great places to travel and study. to all the studies that link cell as a nation, are contributing international students at the Universidad de To obtain more information, check out the phone use to cancer. Not to to the demise of planet earth? Belgrano. website: http://www.ccisabroad.org/ and speak mention how text messaging We have become so dependent Solomon Holloway, a student at BCC, with a counselor on how to proceed. and social networking has on the use of technology that managed to dictate our social we do not realize how it may continued from pg 19 behavior. Since when has it have transformed us from ACES gratitude and thanks were expressed to all those below is a list of liaisons associated with each been considered appropriate social butterflies to robots. who assisted in the guidance of these students. team. Students just have to request and ask to be zealously glued to your The next time you happen to This undoubtedly shows the admiration we questions to get the support they may need. cell phone, or more likely be walking around New York all have for the counselors, staff, faculty and From time to time you can also walk into their smartphone, at the dinner City, take a minute out of everyone who devotes their time to ensure the offices to discuss your situation. So with ACES table? Many people are quick your day to stop and observe success of BCC students. up your sleeve, there is always a greater chance to update their facebook or your surroundings. Notice In all, every student has a responsibility to you will succeed. twitter status to tell the world the percentage of people themselves. Nothing can or will be achieved ACES liaisons names and the team they without hard work. If you need encouragement, represent: how good their meal is, before talking on their cell phones seek out your coaches, counselors and advisors Heidi Flynn – Wrestling they interact with the people compared to those engaged on campus. Their primary goal is to help. The Tim Foote – Men’s Basketball sitting right across from them. in group conversation, and let first step towards achieving fruition, whether Mike Martinez – Men’s Soccer While friendship, love and this concept of technological academic or athletic, is relying on the support Margaret McLaughlin – Volleyball affection were once a primary pandemonium seep in. provided by the faculty and those in a position Lamont Pride – Women’s Basketball, Soccer drive for self fulfillment, today The real question is, are to help. Doug Short – Golf, Tennis, Track, Cross- many find themselves turning we the masters or the slaves? Every team has a coach and counselor and Country, Women’s Soccer to a technological device or We began our existence as counting their online (social cavemen of the Paleolithic era, OPT continued from pg 7 networking) followers instead. only to become cavemen of into the United States workforce. Some of the Although Bergen Community College does not They feel a need to update the modern-age. Is it true what upcoming topics include: “On-Campus Work currently have a scholarship program dedicated Options for F-1 students”, “Understanding the to international students, one can access links their status as much as possible they say, does history really US Educational System”, “Creating Positive to private organizations that are willing to waiting for their smartphones repeat itself. Relationships with Instructors”, “Immigrations: help students with loans and scholarships by Questions and Answers!”, “Understanding U.S. visiting the Student Services tab on the BCC Americans” and “Career Goals and Trends”. website. Support from fellow F-1 students is The future may hold even more also available through the I-team (International opportunities for International students, Orientation Team). especially those that excel academically.

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Unable to defeat any BIG EAST team yet, the scarlet knights are headed into trouble with the rest of their season if they can’t compete in the BIG EAST Conference. Competing with high emotion teams such as UCONN, after the loss of their cornerback (Jasper Howard), they find themselves in a tougher position to get back into their groove. Record (5-2). Montclair State University Grinding through their last victory, the Red Hawks beat TCNJ 16-13 in the Lions house. Redhawk’s football squad prevailed after the Lions 28-yard field goal kick was wide from the goal post during the last minute of the game. With the help of senior defensive linebacker Brian Tweer, he provided 12 tackles for MSU’s defense. Next game is against Meridian Morgan tries to defend a layup by Christina Rhyne Photo by Guy Weiss Western Connecticut State. Record (6-1). Guy Weiss After a helping them keep the game controlled. Ramapo College disappointing As far as players on the team, Improving their record to 20-7, Women’s Sports Editor 2008-09 season, returning players Tanika Mills will be Volleyball Team dominates the ladies over in the Bergen Lady playing point guard. Also, watch out for the College of Staten Island with a three to Bulldogs Basketball Team is back and Kristy Vazzona’s shooting ability. There zero win. The Roadrunners face off the ladies ready to try again. With the hiring of are two other returning players from last of Rutgers-Camden at home on their next new head coach Tracy Green, and new year’s squad in Mary Antimisiaris and game. At the end of the month, they will then assistant coach Lynne Gladstone, BCC Maria Misko. begin the Skidmore Tournament with a double has taken the first steps needed towards The team as a whole looks eager header, SUNY New Paltz and Union College. a more successful season. to improve after last season by doing Record (20-7). This is Coach Green’s first position whatever it takes. Running drills, as a college basketball coach. However, shooting drills, and learning plays were Kean University from the way she held practice, it is all held at the practice that I observed. Fighting till the bitter end, the Kean University clear that she commands the respect and The team is communicating well and women’s soccer lost in overtime against attention of her team. She said that hers, everyone seems to be getting along. Albright College, one to zero. A tough loss to and Coach Gladstone’s “coaching styles Look for the Lady Bulldogs at one swallow, it becomes their second game to lose compliment each other”. of their 12 upcoming home games in overtime this season. Each loss was difficult Coach Green emphasizes defense. this season, beginning on Saturday, to endure as all of their seven games have been She says “Defense is a team’s consistency November 14th against Borough of lost by one measly point. They finish their - offense can run hot or cold, but defense Manhattan Community College. regular season against Ramapo on October is what keeps you in the game.” With all the new faces associated 28th. Record (6-7-4). Coach Green also believes that this with the team, it looks like the start of team will have a slower half court type a successful season for the Bergen Lady The College of New Jersey offense rather than a fast break offense, Bulldogs Basketball Team. Dropping to third place in the New Jersey Athletic Conference, TCNJ’s Men’s soccer drops the ball in a two to zero deficit against Ramapo College. Senior Goalkeeper, Ian Tigue, finished the match with ten saves; it wasn’t enough for the Lions to stay in the game. The Lions have a chance to regain their position back in second place only if they come out with a “W” against Rutgers, Newark and with the help of a loss from Rowan. Record (6- 5-4). Rowan University Taking home the glory, Women’s Cross Country team won the Collegiate Track Conference Championships. Jenn Rawls completes the 6K course with a time of 21:53.58, winning the women’s individual. The Men’s Cross Country team settles for second place. Men’s Winners of the ACES award. Photo by Lori McCurley and Women’s Cross Country compete next in the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championships towards the end of the month at Richard Stockton College. ACES Up The Sleeve “Helping workshops to assist student athletes William Paterson University A. Martinez build a in being better organized during their Stripping away Montclair’s four year home Staff Writer stronger tenure at BCC. At these workshops, and winning streak over the pioneers, Men’s soccer relationship through one-on-one sessions, advisors continue to fight in order to clinch the NJAC so that student athletes gain academic help students find the information Tournament. Though they came out with a tie achievements”, is how Mr. Doug Short necessary to begin their stride in the against the Redhawks, settling with another describes the role of the ACES advisors. direction of completing their college “L” under the stats may have ruined their ACES (Athletic Counseling Educational courses. ACES also benefits all athletic chances to qualify for the NJAC Tournament. Support) is a program that helps student participants looking beyond BCC to Fortunate for WPU, they still have a shot of athletes, here at BCC, stay on track transition smoothly into professional competing in the tournament with a win over toward earning a degree. careers once they graduate. Things Richard Stockton College and with a loss from In a recent article, I wrote how the the student athletes can learn at these Rutgers, Camden or lose or tie from Ramapo. BCC coaching staff, in reference to workshops are how to coordinate class Record (7-4-6). all team sports, encourages students itineraries, receive academic counseling, New Jersey City University to give sports an opportunity towards find financial aid, and also involve gaining personal triumphs. Besides parents to help guide and interact with Shutting out Rutgers, Camden, one to zero, the competitive pinnacle desires, one their children. the ladies soccer squad from NJCU outshoots main concern is to assist the students These services can go a long way Camden 19-6. Coming off very strong from to continue in their aspirations, through toward developing a greater foundation an offensive point, they held a solid defense dedicated work in acquiring ultimate and mentorship at BCC. Back in May, in order to capture the victory. After their last academic success. first Bergen County Community season game against MSU, they head off into Student athletes have their own Athletic Awards Dinner was he ld. They the NJAC Quarter finals toward the end of advisors, who are involved in ACES, presented a Scholar Athlete Award to October. Record (12-7-0). which has helped students to improve Laura Kuiken, who plays on the soccer Drew University outside of sports. Athletics Director, Mr. team, and finished with 4.0 GPA. The In Women’s Field Hockey, the Rangers A.D. Fuersich, in conjunction with the BCC Tennis team with a 3.17 GPA also annihilated their competition with a lopsided Director of Student Development, Mrs. received the Team GPA Award, and other victory, five to zero. This puts an end to Darleen F. McGrath, are the individuals awards to commemorate the outstanding the ladies season however; they now begin who have helped create and run the achievements the BCC Bulldogs have to embark on their journey to compete in program which officially began in demonstrated. At the dinner, heartfelt Landmark Conference Playoffs. Record (12-6) spring of 2008. The Directors have implemented See ACES on pg 18 November 2009 WWW.BERGEN.EDU/THETORCH VOLUME - 15 ISSUE - 3

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Nicole De Los Santos Carratura scored one goal which gave Bergen a win, Staff Writer despite the rain and wind outdoor conditions on the field. “We have players with a The game showed good passion for the game,” Coach teamwork and sportsmanship Ralf Embro said about the team with # 12 Samantha Clarke, # before the start of the game. 6 Nicole Gotelli, # 19 Chelsea Bergen women’s soccer team Sahler and # 9 Cristina Straface played against Pennsylvania’s making four successive passes Bucks on October 17th and throughout the game leading came out victorious with a up to a goal. Straface ranked 19th in the 9th region for goal score of five to zero. th Cristina Straface, forward scoring and 50 in the nation. sophomore position player, This is proof that the Bergen scored four goals and forward women’s soccer team has a position freshman Allie good offensive and defensive

Chelsea Sahler running to take the ball away from Buck’s player. position to match and it also medic from February 2003 to The season was tough, promises a better season to January 2004. but the team held on strong come. “We want to rebuild the throughout the last 13 games “The 17-player team program,” says Allan Harris, and has shown improvement has high spirits, a strong an assistant coach who within the 2nd part of the foundation and (we) are has played and coached in season. They have faced off looking to recruit for the 2010 London’s Fulham Football against various teams from soccer season with any of the Professional Club in the Delaware, Pennsylvania and upcoming high school seniors English Premier League. He New Jersey. Their final game and of course any Bergen also held a coaching position is against Mercer Community alumni,” said coach Embro, in Australia before coming to College from Middlesex who has coached professional the U.S. He says, “We need to County, NJ on October 21st. soccer for the last 28 years and get as many players as we can played soccer himself before so we can keep improving and and all throughout college. He continue to have a strong front Bergen scoring a goal against the Bucks. also served in Iraq as a combat for the next upcoming season.” Photos by Nicole De Los Santos Congratulations Are In Order: Mary Antimisiaris

Guy Weiss Mary she dedicates to the team. During the Antimisiaris season, she was always encouraging Sports Editor was an outside her teammates to perform at their best hitter for the with enthusiastic high fives, or half- Bergen Community College volleyball hugs after every point. She is very vocal team. She and Danielle Soong were co- and utilizes her extensive volleyball captains of the squad for the Fall ’09 experience for the betterment of the season. team through positive instruction. After being born in the United When asked about her favorite part States, Mary moved to Greece with her of volleyball, Mary said “My favorite family at the age of three. She attended aspect of volleyball is spiking because school there and simultaneously played of the rush I get from it. I feel most for her high school as well as club confident when I am in the air about to volleyball teams. During the summer hit the ball down at the opponent.” before the Fall ‘08 semester, she Mary has an extremely competitive returned to the United States to attend attitude. She constantly demands the Bergen Community College. best of herself and has worked hard to Last year, in addition to volleyball, reach the level of play that she is capable she also played on the women’s of today. In addition to her capability basketball team and on the softball in hitting, she often finds herself team. This year, she plans to repeat a contributing to the team through her “3 sport year”, choosing tennis rather defensive efforts when in the back row than softball. of the rotation. Mary constantly strives To put it simply, Mary is one of the to perform well for her team and is not best volleyball players in the NJCAA willing to settle for mediocrity in any (National Junior College Athletic aspect of her game. Association). Averaging 3.24 kills This combination of impressive per set was good enough to place her statistical performance and the positive twelfth nationally in that category. impact that she has had on her team Perhaps even more impressive certainly warrants congratulations. Mary Antimisiaris spiking the ball against Union. Photo by Guy Weiss than her individual accolades is the amount of energy and charisma that