Volume 1 Issue 3 Fall 2010

Inside Out

True American heroes: a veteran’s story Had Enough Sleep? p2 by ELIZABETH FURSMAN staff writer Patrick McManus is a stu- located on the western edge of the McManus recalls that common goal and people naturally dent here at Century College who mainland, just ninety miles south the first year and a half of joining form a family-type bond.” It is this served in the Coast Guard for four of the Arctic Circle. His family was the service was difficult; however immense camaraderie that sur- years. He is one of approximately impacted greatly by the 3,000 mile he found that, “Even if you don’t rounded him where he is able to 300 students who have served in distance between them and their like the people you work with, you recall happy memories and strong various capacities in the military. son and brother. have to work together towards a friendships. Some have seen combat duty in One of McManus’s most foreign countries, while others cherished memories was being served to guard the coast of the named an honorary electronic United States by performing their technician. McManus served lon- Campus Clean Up p2 service out at sea. These veterans ger than most by volunteering his bring a different kind of life experi- services an extra year to help sup- ence and maturity to our campus. port the stations maintenance, This story is a glimpse into the upkeep, and continue to assist the past, present, and future of one of electronics shop. This particular our veterans here at Century. job consists of maintaining con- McManus was only eigh- stant and steady navigation signals teen years old when he left home that mariners could use. He re- for the Coast Guard. At the time ceived the honor in regards to his he was not ready to pursue a col- hard work and year extension. lege education and decided to join Generally McManus ran American Indian Heritage p3 the services due to the fact that an eight to four hour workday. His his father was in the army and his three meal breaks were approxi- grandfather was in the coast guard. mately an hour long each. The He talked about how it had be- food was pretty good; however come a family tradition. whatever they ate came in bulk, so McManus left his moth- the selection was always repetitive er, father, and currently fourteen during a short period of time. year old sister behind when he was Besides meals, McManus’ stationed in various places around day included things like cleaning Alaska. He spoke of how it was and doing work for his respective hard being located in the middle department. He would also work of nowhere. One of the places he faculty maintenance and upkeep Minnesota Driving p3 was stationed at was Kodiak Is- (MAA). Often he would work un- land, which is located in the Gulf der his secondary supervisor and of Alaska. Another place he was lo- take on the duties of an electronic cated was Port Clarence, which is technician. These duties consisted PHOTO COURTESY LYNN LAVERDIERE Veteran continued on 2 Common Book talk by CASSIE HUFFMYIER copy editor We have all seen the posters around campus and maybe even attended an author’s seminar, but some might still be wondering, where Farewell Editors p6 does Century’s “Common Book” come from and how is it picked? We asked faculty member Amanda Olson, who is a key person in picking out and promoting the Common Book here at Century:

The Century Times: What is the process for picking the common book, from start to finish? Amanda Olson: We ask the Century community for nominations, then the Common Book Committee has three meetings – first, we check out all of the books that are nominated from the library and meet to pass them out to committee members and get a sense of which books we’re excited about. In our second meeting, we go book by book through the Local Noise p7 nominations and get reports from each committee member who reviewed them. This is when we narrow the list to 5-6 books that the committee will read over the winter break. After the break, we have a third meeting to discuss the books and choose our next common book. TCT: When did Century start doing the common book and why? AO: Century started this project as a way to connect the members of the Century Community out- side the classrooms as well as inside. The idea with a common reading program PHOTO BY DAWN DREYLING Index is that a book can be a con- versation starter for every- News & Opinions 1-5 one connected to a particu- lar school. For example, Arts & Features 6-9 students may be assigned Scholarship banquet the book in a Philosophy by WILLIAM TREMBLEY art editor class and spend some time Sports & Recreation 10-11 discussing it there, but Century is more than just a community college; it is a commu- students may also notice nity in which the people help create successful students and opportunities The Back Alley 12 that someone in the Ac- for good educations. cess Center is reading the Some of the fuel for this burning community spirit comes from Contact Us book and start a conversa- the Century College Foundation. According to Century’s website, it is an tion about it. The book “organization dedicated to providing financial support to the students of becomes a common topic Century College.” that we can all talk about The foundation receives funding through all sorts of donors, Office: W1480 and learn about even out- from individuals to corporations, and passes along the money to students Phone: 651-779-3268 side of class. in need. Email: thecenturytimes@ TCT: How do you know if Every year they give this money to students in need of assistance me.com students are reading it? Do through a ceremony called the Scholarship Awards Banquet. This year Book continued on 2 Banquet continued on 5 Find us on Facebook PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON News & Opinions Fall 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 2

younger adults — but there’s no Have you had your evidence that older adults need Campus Clean Up less sleep than do younger adults.” by KELL BLUTE MOE staff writer So, with respect to the sleep today? many different opinions, recom- S o m e by FORRESTER PACK staff writer mendations, and statistics out people love vol- The glowing sun far over- there, what are some of the sleep- unteering, and head is warming your face. You’re ing habits of the Century student some may think on a boat, a straw boat to be ex- body? it’s a waste of act. The gentle Nile is guiding you “I get about six hours per time. However, while towering sand dunes and dis- school night,” Century student doing a vol- tant pyramids watch over you. You Josh Preston admitted. “I do all untary work is can almost taste the ripe peaches my sleeping on weekends. I don’t never a bad idea. hanging off the riparian trees. A think I get enough.” For example, the breeze caresses you as you drift off IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE “I get an average of six,” “Campus Clean to sleep under the midday spring another student, Gordy Satnik, Up” event this sun…. hours, which is needed. But when replied. “It’s probably not enough. year provided PHOTO COURTESY JENN RASSETT The truck driver kindly I was studying at the U of M, I I generally function better with students who participated during the clean up with a free meal ticket for yells out his window as he roars only got six a night!” she said with more sleep.” Turkey Jam. past, horns blaring. You sheep- a laugh. “Between work and As Century college is growing and moving forward, students ishly change into the right hand “Nobody is getting school, I get six to seven hours, are getting more involved in school activities; Campus Clean Up had lane, now fully alert. What did he enough sleep,” World Regional which for me, isn’t enough,” Krys- been done in the past, but this year this the event succeeded because of say? Something involving his work Geography professor Danielle tal Flom said. I definitely wish the collaboration of Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), Planning Activ- boots and your mug. You realize Meinhardt agrees. “I think students there was a better way to get more ity Committee (PAC) and Facilities Campus Pride Committee (FCP). that you are not sailing a smooth are averaging five to six per night, rest.” “These groups really put a lot of time and effort into making the event the river in central Egypt, but actually based off the large caffeinated bev- With careers just begin- success that it was,” said Jennifer Rassett, Associate Director of Student commuting to Century, on I-694, erages I see. I know students… are ning, papers being written, and Life. in the middle of January. taking time out of sleep for work, jobs to hold down, many a student The event was held on Nov. 22, 2010 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Even more important, school, and family purposes.” yearns for that perfect balance of on the east and the west campuses so that all students could participate. you’re sleepy. Again. Sound famil- According to the website work, play, and sleep, but these At 11:00 am Monday morning students came bundled up in their winter iar? for the National Sleep Founda- days, it just isn’t a reality, for stu- gear to the registration table. They signed their names on the sheet and Though the dream - se tion, www.sleepfoundation.org, dent and faculty alike. Obviously, then went around campus picking up trash. Their reward for picking up quences may differ among stu- teenagers should receive just over there are some consequences to trash was a meal ticket for Turkey Jam, an event held on campus the next dents, the cause is generally the nine hours of sleep per night. be had for lack of sleep, and no day. same. Fatigue. Lack of sleep. Over- WebMD’s experts say that adults matter how busy lifestyles are, stu- Eleven participants showed up for this activity, which is great loading on energy drinks, and then should be getting seven to eight dents should always make time to because the involvement of students in these activities gives them an op- enduring the inevitable crash. To- hours of sleep per night. care for themselves: and that starts portunity to learn new things. day, nationwide, many parents and However, on the Mayo Clinic’s as soon as his or her head hits the “I think it is crucial to understand the difference between what you can health officials argue that too many website, in a Q&A, renowned pillow. Professor Wray knows this and you can’t recycle; I can now see that a lot of people don’t really know college students are receiving inad- medical doctor Kenneth G. Berge all too well, with children of her what waste is and what is considered a bottle…” said one participant. equate amounts of rest. But how offered a more fluid opinion on own and hundreds of students to I have noticed since Campus Clean Up that the campus looks bad is it, really? And is it only col- sleep levels. preside over each semester. much better. “The purpose for this activity is to make our campus green lege students? College teachers and “The amount of sleep “Students should get and cleaner,” said Ericka Vang, the Vice President of Service in Phi Theta professors must be busy, too. you need depends on many fac- eight hours [of sleep] although Kappa, who was in charge of the campus clean up activity. In response to The Cen- tors, especially your age. As you get they don’t,” she said. “Students Turkey Jam was another event that was related to Campus Clean tury Times inquiring how many older, your sleeping patterns may cannot function on less sleep, Up because it was organized by PAC, a club involved in both activities. hours of sleep per night she nor- change. Older adults tend to sleep though.” Faculty, staff and other students who did not participate during the clean mally gets, Humanities professor more lightly and awaken more fre- So, always remember the up came to Turkey Jam in big numbers. Over 500 people attended from Kelly Wray replied, “Eight to nine quently during the night than do cardinal rule: if it’s been on the both campuses, which is great! ground for five seconds, don’t eat it. A veteran’s story Veteran continued from 1 of maintaining a steady and con- concerned about whether or not his with “It’s a good opportunity and a stant navigation. flight would make it to bring him great life experience. It’s something In the evenings, Mc- home. These conflicts left him in a you could never replicate in the ci- Manus enjoyed playing the guitar, panic. Thankfully, his flight came vilian world. The benefits outweigh which has been a leisurely hobby of through and the resubmission of the difficulties.” These words offer his since he was twelve years old. his paperwork was successful for a encouragement for those enlisting PHOTO BY KELL BLUTE MOE The whole station engaged in play- prompt return home. in the military. ing Halo/Xbox as a network for McManus’s life was posi- Whatever our purpose entertainment. McManus stated tively impacted by enlisting in the may be for war or military services, that he didn’t particularly enjoy military. He felt mentally prepared it is important to honor and rec- Halo; however it was a fun and so- to start college and decided to earn ognize the sacrifices that are made cial experience. When McManus a degree in air conditioning and on behalf of our country. For any- Common Book wasn’t jamming out or gaming it heating ventilation at Century one who wishes to reach out to the Book continued from 1 up he was making contact with his Community College. Also, Mc- men and woman in the military, you usually get a big response? friends and family. He was able to Manus received a four year G.I. there are small things you can do AO: We know through some obvious ways, like book sales, and by asking make contact by telephone or in- Bill. The bill consists of a living al- that would make a big difference. instructors if they are assigning it. But we also know by the buzz around ternet. lowance, which allows him to focus A few things you could do to offer campus. It’s exciting for those of us on the committee to see students Being woken up in the on school. The G.I. Bill covers his support would be to help send care sitting in the hallways reading the common book. It’s also exciting to see middle of the night was not un- school tuition, and will cover it to packages. Also, you could become how many students attend our events – especially when the author is on common. If something broke, then the maximum of the highest state a pen pal to someone that could campus, everybody wants their copy autographed! McManus and others would have tuition. He also receives a book al- really use a letter. For more infor- TCT: Why was The Good Soldiers picked for this year? to stand watches and fix whatever lowance to help cover the costs of mation on becoming a pen pal you AO: It was the best book that was nominated. This was the book that the problem was. McManus states textbooks. Ultimately he felt proud can visit www.milpals.com. With nobody could put down, and the members of the committee felt that this that “This usually consisted of a for his services to his country. the holidays just around the cor- book was the right combination of brilliant writing and a timely topic. duty engineer and numerous elec- McManus, now twenty- ner, it is important that we are all TCT: What is your favorite book personally? tronics technicians working to fix four years old, is living in Bayport, there for our veterans and for one AO: That’s so hard! I always feel like the book I’m currently absorbed in transmitter, generator, and signal Minnesota. He is attending school another. is my favorite! One that I truly loved though was The Hours by Michael issues.” On the bright side, for as a full-time student in order to When I asked McManus Cunningham. those who were up all night, excep- pursue his aspirations and com- what he would say to the family TCT: Is Century the only school that does a Common Book? tion would be made for the next plete college. For his foreseeable and friends of those who are cur- AO: No! Many colleges, and some cities even, have common reading work day in order to catch up on future, McManus states that, “I rently serving in the military he re- programs. Chicago, for example has a program through the public librar- some sleep. just want to land a good job and be sponded with “Be supportive, keep ies called, “One Book, One Chicago.” Promoting literacy around a single While serving his time able to provide for myself and my in touch, and send care packages.” book has become a popular way to build community in the past few years. few complications occurred; how- future family. That’s all that people He also said most importantly, “Be I think it’s brilliant; giving strangers a conversation opener (other than the ever just weeks before McManus’s can ask for in the times were in.” there for them, regardless of what weather) helps us connect more to our colleagues and neighbors. I know final return home his paperwork I asked McManus what exactly you think about the military.” I’ve met lots of students that I never would have met if I weren’t involved for discharge was lost. Also, with he would say to those consider- with the Common Book program. I love that we met because of a book the unpredictable weather he was ing joining the service. He replied we both read! News & Opinions fall 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 3 American Indian Heritage Events 2010 by SCOTT HUDSON photographer

Throughout November, the Century College Multicultural Center has sponsored numerous events covering American Indian dress, cuisine and culture. If you stopped by the Cafeteria on west campus you might of noticed a display of female American Indian apparel in the cafeteria as well as some traditional American Indian foods on the menu. There was also the opportunity to create an Ojibwe dream catcher and watch a film about the American Indian struggle for civil rights. The events wrapped up with a performance by the group Fast Horse. Fast Horse dazzled the audience with their storytelling, which involved Native American songs and costumes; as well as providing viewers with a lesson on the evolution of American Indian music and dance.

PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON Minnesota winter driving by LIZ BROWN staff writer

It’s that all too familiar Weather.com recommends including these items in your feeling. The feeling you get when winter car kit: you’re driving along and you feel -Working flashlight and extra batteries your tires start to skid on the -Reflective triangles and brightly colored cloth road, or your car starts to fishtail. -Compass Whether this is your first Minne- -First aid kit sota winter or your thirtieth, we -Exterior windshield cleaner all are at risk on the icy roads that -Ice scraper and snowbrush Minnesota winters bring. -Wooden stick matches in a waterproof container Most of us have probably -Scissors and string/cord known someone who has been in a -Non-perishable, high-energy foods (unsalted canned winter driving accident, or maybe nuts, dried fruits, and hard candy) you have yourself. Winter driving -Wool blankets, mittens and hats. takes skill and a lot more thought than driving any other time of year. There are many things you can do to be safe on the road though. Safe driving begins before you even get PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON into your car. It might help to practice “drive” or release the clutch, and have an SUV or truck. The un- some winter driving techniques in accelerate gently.” (weather.com) balance of these vehicles makes an icy, empty parking lot. If your Always have a full tank them prone to rolling. rear tires skid, “Take your foot off of gas. “Running on fumes” might If you do get stuck in the accelerator. Steer in the direc- be okay in the summer, but in the a ditch there are still things you tion you want the front wheels to winter if you get stuck in a ditch can do to be safe. Make sure your go. If your rear wheels are slid- and run out of gas you are going tailpipe is clear of debris so fumes ing left, steer left. If they’re slid- to be in even more trouble. Make will not enter your vehicle. Turn ing right, steer right. If your rear a winter car kit (see sidebar for off traction control and move wheels start sliding the other way as handy items to include). your steering wheel to the left you recover, ease the steering wheel Be sure to check your tire and right to free tires from the toward that side. You might have pressure each time you leave, make snow. Lightly apply your foot to to steer left and right a few times sure to clear all windows of snow the gas pedal without applying to get your vehicle completely un- and ice, and also clear the hood too much pressure so you don’t der control. If you have standard and roof of your car. dig your tires deeper into the brakes, pump them gently. If you Now that you’re all clear snow. have anti-lock brakes (ABS), do to hit the roads it’s time for the se- “Rock” your vehicle back and not pump the brakes. Apply steady rious stuff. The roads will inevita- forth by carefully shifting be- pressure to the brakes. You will feel bly be icy. Slowing down can be the tween drive to reverse. the brakes pulse —this is normal.” difference between life and death. With a little precau- (weather.com) This means leaving extra time to tion and some practice you can If your front tires skid, reach your destination. Give the car decrease your chances of getting “Take your foot off the gas and shift in front of you at least three times into an accident. Now that you to neutral, but don’t try to steer the space you would normally give are well versed on winter driving immediately. As the wheels skid them. (Think the “three second precautions it’s time to (slowly) sideways, they will slow the vehicle rule” times three.) Never use cruise hit the roads. Winter driving and traction will return. As it does, control, as it will make any skid- doesn’t have to be a nightmare! steer in the direction you want to ding or slipping worse. Good luck out there. go. Then put the transmission in Take extra care if you PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON News & Opinions FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 4 New forms of media take on newspaper by JOHN BELISLE layout editor The number of newspaper the firsthand observations, all develop an online presence. Many It allows the readers to comment munication Technology teacher at subscribers has dwindled in previ- we have is a bunch of second- reporters and journalists working right after an article has been Century College believes in being ous years, signaling a new trend in hand accounts. A reader feels for newspapers are being let go due posted online. The benefit of al- a critical reader who can filter out readership and information gather- more connected to a story when to financial restraints and the num- lowing readers to discuss stories is real news from the opinion pieces, ing. While consumers turn to the there are reporters who talk too bers will most likely continue to a powerful tool in editing and fact “Hopefully we will be getting our Internet, traditional newspapers real people. In a Feb. 2009 essay, grow. It’s still being debated wheth- checking for an author. It may also news from a variety of sources. are struggling. As I interviewed Salon.com writer Gary Kamiya er fees should be instituted to help offer up a unique perspective not This opens it up again, how trust- students on campus it became clear described online reporting to be pay the cost of running an online considered in an article. worthy is the news we are getting.” that the majority of people don’t “devoid of human interaction or news site. However, it remains Giving feedback and This is an exciting time for on- read the newspaper. Century Col- human stories, often written by clear that newspapers cannot rely sharing opinions are an important line news and one of desperation lege students are more likely to get individuals who do not pretend solely on online subscription fees step in any democratic forum. for the newspaper, but still, many their news from Internet sites such to have a neutral stance.” to support their business. Searching for different news relat- questions remain. Are newspapers as MSN or CNN. Objective reporting Internet news sites are more cost ed articles gives the reader a more capable of establishing an online However, newspaper sub- seemingly has become less im- effective, because it can relay news complete picture of what is going presence and can we find a way to scriptions make up only a small portant as news stories formu- that first appeared in print and post on. Holly Borrelli, a Visual Com- support the dying art of journal- portion of the revenue that papers lated by online bloggers and their own take on a story. Visit the ism. take in. Journalist and Media Trend unpracticed journalists turn into popular online newspaper, The Analyst, Kim Garretson confirmed, opinion pieces. With so much Huffington Post, and you get many “The high costs of printing and de- content being shared through stories from various news outlets livery of newspapers has never been social networks like Facebook such as the Associated Press or offset by subscribers’ fees. At best, and Twitter it’s easy to see how New York Times. Few stories are subscriptions have covered the readers gravitate towards biased actually broke by the writers be- hard costs of printing and deliv- versions of an original story. Re- cause reporting is a time consum- ery.” The main reason newspapers ported news stories take time, ing and expensive process. are struggling is because advertis- money, and good interview Garretson sees a new ers are spending more money on- skills but the content usually approach developing in the way line instead of on newspaper ads doesn’t attract as many readers writers and reporters work. Since leaving traditional newsgathering as does Op-Ed pieces according digging through the glut of on- sources with a shortage of revenue. to Kamiya. Century College stu- line news will become nearly im- As a reader of the news you might dent, Robbie Brinkley explains possible, trained journalist will be be asking yourself how this will ef- his preference for online news needed to mine the best content fect what you read. sites, “It’s a collaboration of more by “aggregating it into stories and Already we’re seeing a opinions. Your get five stories on ‘curating’ it with their commen- massive amount of news content one subject, so I think it leaves tary on why they selected it.” piling up on Internet sites that are it more open to non-biased or at The transformation from news- not based on any original reporting. least multiple biased articles.” papers to online news has created Field reporting is a crucial compo- Traditional newspapers an environment where reader nent to breaking news and without just don’t have the resources to feedback becomes more relevant. IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE

“...college students are four times more likely to suffer a violent Find your voice sexual crime.” by CASSIE HUFFMYIER copy editor I’m Still Here According to the U.S. I’m Still Here is a poem by an anonymous survivor. Department of Justice, a rape is committed every two minutes another night spent self-medicating in the United States. One in six because it’s dark women will be sexually assaulted in and now there’s this overwhelming fear of that which once was so peaceful their lifetime, and college students Bad things happen in the dark. are four times more likely to suffer Bad things happen with men in the dark. a violent sexual crime. These statistics are hor- Like those nights that still control my thoughts- rifying, but what’s worse are the When I would sneak into the false, empty solace of your bed things no one tells you about— Until the night it turned into a web that I’ve been stuck in ever since. being the victim in one of these at- Struggling, defenseless tacks. They don’t tell you that your Unsuspecting young prey in a cruel, heartless game. life can be completely changed in No knowledge of the impact of what was happening. an instant, how traumatizing and But, when the terrifying break-and-enter had ended, after being robbed blind haunting the situation is for the the realization that nothing in life would be as bright anymore. wounded. nothing could shine with the blissful innocence it once did. In five minutes, your en- tire identity and voice can be taken Up until that night, I didn’t know that it was possible to feel yourself break. away. Fear, anxiety and deep trust If I opened myself up I could trace the fault lines around my heart, the cracks in my ribs down to the broken muscle in my thighs. issues can lead to an out of control and, at times, desperate feeling. (these are scars I know better than I know my own spirit) Though those feelings & now I’m struggling with this clarity can be incredibly isolating, you’re finally dealing with words like “rape” and “sexual assault” not alone and there is hope. Replaying over and over again the moment when you forcefully, manipulatively took what was never meant to be yours. If you or someone you know has suffered any kind of After the innocence was gone and the heartache had subsided, a dull numbness sexual assault—which is defined and one lingering question... as any unwanted touch, violent or how do we survive in a world full of broken men breaking women? otherwise, male or female—please don’t be afraid to reach out. Tell- ing someone and asking for help is Rape. a crucial first step. Finally giving a name to what caused months of razor to skin relief, You can contact Century drinking until my body couldn’t handle it anymore, College’s counseling services, an sucking down thick clouds of smoke until I couldn’t move or feel outside therapist or even call the Safe, hidden beneath layers of chameleon skin and false comfort that I despise (but can’t imagine living without). Minnesota rape and sexual abuse Cling to the abusers like they’re life support. Like if I disconnect myself from them, there’s no doubt that I’ll die. hotline at 612-825-4357. But I’m still here.

& in these early days of recovery as I walk around like a raw, open wound I am comforted by the small knowledge that my ability to love and thrive has not been lost, as I’ve believed for all this time... It’s just been misplaced. News & Opinions FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 5 Scholarship Banquet Banquet continued from 1 Century Choir there a total of about $118,000 was the night was hidden in the last 15 distributed among 100 students. or 20 minutes when students were by SHERINA WIES co-editor in chief The annual banquet is a celebra- allowed to read short speeches they tion to commemorate not only had elected to prepare as a way of Friday, Dec. 10, the Century Choir held a concert in the West the foundation’s generosity, but to publicly thanking the foundation Campus Theater at 8:00 pm. Before the concert I spoke with Century honor those students who work as well as the donors. Some stu- freshman music major, hard and are chosen for their schol- dents had quite moving stories Jacqueline Noggle. The arships. to share that left the audience in- St. Paul native talked On Nov. 3, 2010, I pulled spired and even teary-eyed. about the excitement and into the parking lot on East Cam- Two particular speeches little bit of nervousness pus just about 6:05 pm. The recep- stood out in my mind. she felt. tion was supposed to start at 6 pm, Dawn Dreyling gave the first. She Of the 13 songs so I hurried from the back end of is one of six recipients of the Addie performed, three are by the full lot, up to the doors. Williams Scholarship. According Minnesota Composer Ab- Inside, I was cordially to the 2010-2011 Scholarship Op- PHOTO BY DAWN DREYLING bie Betinis. Betinis was greeted and given a nametag. “Wil- portunities handbook, the purpose scheduled to be there to liam Trembley,” it said, “Herb Kjos of this scholarship is “to encourage The purpose of this hear the choir perform her Memorial English Scholarship Re- education for women age 30 or scholarship is “to pay tribute to songs Be Like the Bird, In cipient.” I placed it on the left side older who have demonstrated ap- Sara Kaufman, a Century College the Bleak Midwinter, and of my chest and proceeded into the titude and desire for higher educa- alumna, by supporting the educa- Run, Toboggan, Run but Lincoln Mall in search of Table 13. tion, career development, life en- tional goals of actively involved re- was unfortunately unable I saw salads and cake waiting for us richment, and/or self-sufficiency.” turning students (age 25 or older) to make it. at our table. Dreyling shared a per- who have or are overcoming finan- Prior to the con- After a few minutes, most sonal problem with the group. cial challenges or other obstacles cert, Noggle said, “It’s re- of the seats in the room were filled She told us of developing a unique and who demonstrate leadership ally exciting that Abbie and Dr. Nick Maras got up to give and serious condition called Re- through contributions to the col- will be there so we can a warm welcome to all recipients, tinitis Pigmentosa that affects her lege or larger community.” show off what we have PHOTO COURTESY ABBIEBETINIS.COM guests and donors. After a few sight; but the remarkable thing is Neither McDonnell nor been learning and we all words, he introduced Dr. Larry that she wants to go to school for Kaufman family could keep their love singing and performing, I think, but it’s nerve racking because she Litecky, President of Century Col- photography. She is determined to eyes dry through this speech, as it made this music and so if we don’t do something right she’s going to know lege. Dr. Litecky also gave a few make this work. was so heartfelt. it.” This would probably be shared by all of the students in the choir. words and then dinner was served. Another speech came After the student speech- With such a diverse campus it is no wonder that our choir is After the meal, the awards from Sean McDonnell, recipient es, guests were welcome to hang “a group of all ages made from different music experiences and different were presented. Each student was of the Sara A. Kaufman Memorial around for photographs and small classes, the oldest person in the choir is 74 and the youngest is 18.” called to come forward, receive Scholarship. This was an especially talk. All of these special voices came together to execute entertaining a certificate and shake President emotional moment because Kauf- In the end, it turned out music with Latin American pieces, funny Christmas songs about fruitcake Litecky’s hand. man passed away so recently, and to be a very nice night with good (complete with funny faces and a country drawl), and both traditional A half hour went by, all her family members were at the food and pleasant company. The and semi-traditional Christmas songs for their end of the semester show. the awards were handed out, and banquet to meet the man receiv- banquet was a perfect way to both the most touching aspect of the ing the scholarship given in her thank the donors and honor the ceremony began. The true spirit of honor. distinguished students. Surviving the holidays by SHERINA WIES co-editor in chief The power of giving back Visions of sugarplums, mistletoe, and hot chocolate by the fire- place are all associated with the holiday season. While these things make by DANIELLE MULLANEY staff writer wonderful dreams and movies, they are not often real. This time of year is all about being with the ones we love. Whether it’s gathered around a dining room In reality we all have that crazy relative that everyone dreads seeing each table sharing a meal and conversation, or a coffee table playing a board game, it’s all about being together. Have year, never-ending lists of gifts to buy, and to top it all off, we are lucky you ever thought about giving back together though? enough to live in Minnesota and have a “White Christmas.” There are millions of places and ways to do this! So many, in fact, that you could publish a whole book The white snow inevitably turns to brown slush and black on ways to give back. Obviously, being a newspaper. There’s no room to list them all, but here are a few ideas to ice that makes driving anywhere a hazard to your health and safety. It get your creative juices flowing: seems every time the season changes people forget how to drive. For Second Harvest Heartland: some more helpful reminders check out Minnesota winter driving by Liz Places like Second Harvest Heartland, a St. Paul based food bank was born in 2001, when Second Brown on page 3. Harvest Greater Minneapolis and Second Harvest St. Paul joined forces in the fight against hunger. In 2010 Shopping for holiday gifts can be one of the most stressful alone, they’ve collected, warehoused and distributed nearly 60 million pounds of food. There are many ways to aspects of the season. It seems in these days we focus too much on the give back at a place like this: physical possessions and gifts, instead of the reasons we care about each Donate—Donate goods of any kind! There can’t ever be too much food for a place like this, with so many in other. need! Save the stress of looking through the malls in crowds of people Give—With a monetary gift of just $5, Second Harvest Heartland will be able to provide 18 meals to those in (and save your hard earned money) by coming to an agreement with our community who need them most. those in your life. For groups of friends or family try doing a “Secret Volunteer—This might just be the most important thing you can do. All the extra hands they can pull together Santa.” Everyone will have just one person to buy for, and putting a will be appreciated. money limit on it also takes massive amounts of pressure off everyone. For info on ways you can help, visit www.2harvest.org We can’t forget the crazy relatives! Dealing with them can be Red Kettle Campaign: one of the hardest aspects of the holidays. We have to be polite to them How about ringing the bell for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign? In 1891, one man, Salva- and pretend we are really happy to see them. A great way to make this a tion Army Captain Joseph McFee decided he wanted to make sure the less fortunate had a proper Christmas little easier is to be prepared and go with a positive attitude. No matter dinner. He placed a pot at the Oakland Ferry Landing at the foot of Market Street. Beside the pot, he placed a how annoying or weird this person is, think of all the great stories you sign that read, “Keep the Pot Boiling.” He soon had the money to see that the needy people were properly fed at have about the get together. (Also, bringing with you an iPod, book, Christmas. magazine, or personal video game system (PSP or Nintendo DS) that Six years later, the kettle idea spread from the can be a distraction for you if you need to get away from everyone west coast all the way to the Boston area. That year, the there.) combined effort nationwide resulted in 150,000 Christ- Become a people person! Talk with as many other relatives mas dinners for the needy. Captain McFee’s kettle idea there as possible, older family members can tell great stories from “when launched a tradition that has spread not only throughout I was your age…” or catch up with the cousins you only see once a year. the United States, but all across the world. Kettles are now Being social can make time go so much faster and who knows, you used in such distant lands as Korea, Japan, Chile and many may find you have more in common with some of the people than you European countries. You can keep the tradition going by thought. doing some bell ringing of your own! Contact your local Another alternative is to bring a friend, if you don’t have a Salvation Army for bell ringing opportunities, and other significant other or they are not ready to meet the family you can bring ways to give. a friend who may also need you to return the favor as most families are For a starting point, you can go to www.salvationarmyusa. sympathetic when your friend has no place else to go for the holidays. org With all of the madness going on during the season don’t for- Dave Ryan’s Christmas Wish: get to schedule time for yourself. That’s right, actually plan an exact time Do you still feel like gift giving should be a part and day that you are going to do exactly what will make you happy. of the holiday season, but want to give to someone other Most people have an idea how to spend this time but some suggestions than family? KDWB’s Dave Ryan makes Christmas wishes are to go to the movies or out to eat by yourself, it may seem odd at first, happen every holiday season. You can go to daveryanshow. but by the time you are done you will realize how rewarding it can be. com/pages/christmaswish to help make a Christmas wish Have the confidence to take yourself on a date and survive the holiday come true, or nominate someone deserving in your life! season!

PHOTO COURTESY BROOKE OYE Arts & Features FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 6 School newspaper bids farewell to editors by SHERINA WIES co-editor in chief

This semester was all about rocks that will be leaving us, they change at The Century Times, with will be missed but not forgotten. Rich Kuss handing over his role as Erick Ervas has been advisor to Beth Mayer and many serving as my fellow Co-Editor- new students participating we had In-Chief this semester and I to learn quickly how to work to- could not asked for a better guy! gether. The immense growth has In a leadership position he is the made me incredibly proud to be a relaxed, friendly guy that every- part of this great group of people. one instantly felt close to. Most All of these lessons we of you have known him from his have learned, some the hard way Local Noise column that has been of course, continue to build the appearing in The Century Times. relationships and bonds we have His perspective on our local mu- formed. Sadly this is the last is- sic and hip hop scene cannot be sue for a few of our very diligent replaced nor can the chill attitude editors, who are moving forward he brings to every situation. with their lives after Century this Josh Miller, our Hu- spring. morist and one of our talented Without each and every Layout Editors, will be a notice- person on the staff this semester the able missing link in The Century newspaper would not have been Times! I will miss the days of the success it was. I have become walking into the office hearing to think of the staff as friends and some random band playing and not just classmates. As for the three Josh intently focusing on his be- PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON

jeweled game, as well as the large his willingness to help with every- volume of funny comments. He thing and everyone has contributed is the one that is there to make to the cohesiveness of the newspaper us all laugh when it gets stressful this semester. but is also committed to making Many funny conversations, sure the newspaper looks as nice “possibly fueled by lack of sleep and as possible. The long hours he has too much caffeine” as Beth Mayer spent placing articles and photos likes to remind us, make the news- into just the right place are much paper a wonderful organization to be appreciated. a part of. I will miss the daily pro- Will Trembley is the posals, music wars, and every other do-it-all man on the staff! He small moment that occurred with started as our sports editor and the staff we currently have but look also took on copy editing as well. forward to the endless possibilities Then with another staff member for growth. interested in sports Will decided to hand over the pen as it were for the position and continued doing Large Latte: $4.17 copy editing as well as dabbling Snacks: $7.88 in layout and becoming photo Amazing Newspaper Staff:priceless editor. I don’t think there is a sin- gle thing that he is not capable of doing within the newspaper and PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON Holidays are for suckers: a humorous look at the holidays by JOSHUA MILLER layout editor It’s the gross season of ing a gift that’s thoughtful is a re- of them then “surprise” spending. Snow falls and people warding experience in itself. Too you on the other date. need to spend money so they can bad we make lists and tell people Real clever, everyone I express their love for one another. what we want, ruining all the don’t like. Guess what, that’s not love. That’s magic and making us bankrupt. Okay. Maybe cheap. I hate everyone who pro- I don’t know about your I should highlight some motes this sinful version of the family, but I can’t ask for things I good parts of this jerk Christmas story. Jesus did not want need. It’s not in the “spirit” of the holiday so I don’t seem bi- you to buy a T.V. for me (even Holiday. My car needs new brakes ased or whatever. Besides though I need one, so that’s not a but Santa is not a mechanic. He the gross ham, eggnog is bad idea). Any way, I get it. Giv- likes toys, not tires. So the whole amazing. You get super idea is to get stuff sick after your eighth we don’t need but cup. Then there are candy think would be canes, which are…not neat to have. IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE gross. If you’re a rich I should say I kid or family you My main rage is pointed at am not anti-Christian; get what you want Christmas because of Thanksgiving. I just don’t like what all year. So it’s the By the time you read this it will have Christmas has become. middle class that passed and there is a good chance There is so little faith and really “benefit” you didn’t notice. Want to know religion left in Christmas from Christmas. why? “Black Friday” deals start BE- that I don’t care for it. All And the poor FORE black Friday. What the what? religions have value and merit in IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE and homeless, You heard me. Thanksgiving is - be any society, so it’s not about that. they just get food ing overshadowed by buying gifts What it should be about to eat. two months ahead of time and be- is family. That’s it. And maybe driven Christmas. Please drive safe My main beef fore you know it, it’ll be the halfway strangers that don’t have family. because after twenty eggnogs drinks with Christmas point for the Christmas “sales.” Well, friends are pretty impor- I know I can’t move, let alone get be- is the dinner Another thing I dislike tant too, so they’re invited. Gifts hind the wheel of a car. part. Who in is that my birthday is so close to should be things everyone will their right mind Christmas. I know some of you out enjoy. Miller out. likes plain ham? there will feel my pain. People always So there’s my grief with You think I’m a think they are tricky because they this holiday issue. I do hope you Scrooge? Maybe don’t get you what you want for one enjoy your expensive, consumer- IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE I am. Arts & Features FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 7 Local Noise—my top 5 favorite local albums by ERICK ERVAS co-editor in chief

What’s up Century world? Guess what? This is my last issue. Try to hold back the tears and continue reading though, because I decided to do something cool. For my final piece, I decided to give you guys my top five favorite albums by local artists. I’m almost positive I’ve written articles about each artist, or at least have mentioned them, so maybe these names will sound familiar. Along with each album will be a reason or two to why these albums are ranked the way they are and what they mean to me personally. Enjoy!

1) Atmosphere—God Loves Ugly (2002) This album is probably the reason why the “Local Noise” exists. I was in the seventh grade when I heard this album and at that time I was really into 2Pac, DMX, and Eminem. I was totally unaware of local music, and when I heard the title track, I fell in love with music. This album is the reason why I make music today and was my introduction to our amazing music scene. Key tracks: “GodLovesUgly” “Modern Man’s Hustle” “Shrapnel”

2) P.O.S.—Ipecac Neat (2004) In 2004, I went to an Atmosphere concert (which was my first concert, by the way) and was intro- duced to one of Minnesota’s most talented musi- cians, P.O.S. I fought my way to the front of the stage right as the show was about to start and I was greeted by a screeching electric guitar blasting from the speakers. The aggressive guitar, mixed with a dirty drum beat threw me off, because I was expect- ing the “classic hip-hop sound” from the opening act but here was this punk rock beat being rapped and screamed over with such finesse. It wasn’t rap- rock, punk-rap or any of that cheesy crossover stuff either, this guy was just being himself. There was nothing cheesy about it—it was genuine and raw and extremely good. I bought “Ipecac Neat” at the merchandise table after P.O.S. had finished his set. Key tracks: “That One” “Kicking Knowledge in the Face” “Meth-Head vs McNugget”

3) Brother Ali—Shadows on the Sun (2003) This record has a lot to do with how I carry myself to this day. I was a freshman in high school when I heard “Forest Whitiker” (which is my favorite song on the album). Brother Ali (who is albino) talks about his “physi- cal flaws” and raps: “I’m not mean, I gotta neck full of razor bumps/I’m not the classic profile of what the ladies want/You might think that I’m depressed as can be/But when I look in the mirror I see sexy-ass me” And when I heard that line I thought, well if this guy can have all the confidence in the world and feel comfortable in his own skin then there’s no excuse why I shouldn’t. Brother Ali is by far one of the most influential people in local music and this album is definitely a classic. Key tracks: “Forest Whitiker” “Blah Blah Blah” feat. Slug of Atmosphere “Prince Charming”

4) Dessa—A Badly Broken Code (2010) This record came out in early 2010 and I had written an album review for it in the Local Noise last spring. In the article, I wrote it was my “Album of the Year” despite it being released early on. I still stand by that statement as 2011 approaches. This album is more than a rap album, more than an eclectic vo- cal album—this album is melodic art. I told a friend that owning this album is like owning a beautiful painting. She is one of the best writers in music and despite being an amazing rapper has one of the most beautiful singing voices in our music scene. Key tracks: “The Chaconne” “Crew” “Mineshaft II”

5) Toki Wright—A Different Mirror (2009) This album makes me proud to be from Minnesota. Atmosphere, Brother Ali, and P.O.S. have gone on to achieve national success, but when Toki Wright dropped “A Different Mirror” in 2009, I pretty much said game over for any other state who is trying to take hold of hip-hop. This album has the rare ability to educate, energize and entertain. Toki can get you pumped up with tracks like “More Fiya,” then get you thinking with his power- ful, revolution-like story telling with the title track. With a wide range of topics and moods, “A Different Mirror” is an album that Midwesterners can all appreciate. Key tracks: “The Next Best Thing” “More Fiya” “A Different Mirror”

Well that’s it folks. I’ve had a great time writing for The Century Times, met a lot of cool people and worked with a great staff. Thank you to Rich Kuss and Beth Mayer for being great advisors and for giving me an opportunity to have a voice in the newspaper. The purpose of my column was to not only shine light on our beautiful and vibrant music scene, but to remind people that these artists come from the same place as us. With relentless passion these guys are doing what they love and have had a major influence on our community. I’m not saying everyone has to be a rapper or musician, just do what you love and strive to be an influential person on lives you touch directly and indirectly. Be safe and happy holidays. PEACE.

ALL IMAGES COURTESY GOOGLE Arts & Features FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 8 Seen Saw? by FORRESTER PACK staff writer 3-D effects, but this will be the last a role attributable to a character or movie in the series. Anyway, the linking storyline within the main If you’re a moviegoer who 3-D glasses enhance the experi- plot. As a corollary, to the fans that quickly tires of holiday themes, ences, making the viewer feel that watch this installment and follow romance, and winter comedies, or he or she is right along with the the series plotline, they won’t be just looking for an alternative film, victim, held fast in one of the intri- able to help but feel that something the horror genre is offering Saw cate traps. The traps in this film are is missing in this film, something VII, also known as Saw 3-D. The more personal and elaborate than even the reviewer couldn’t quite Century Times took the liberty of the first few, especially in the swift place. This makes Saw feel a bit off- screening this movie and reviewing beginning of the movie. The direc- key, but many will argue that has the bloody flick. Here’s a break- tor and camera crew do a pretty been the case since the end of Saw down: good job with shots and angles, III (2006). Many fans believes the The background: Saw keeping the film moving at a rapid first three films in the series had the 3-D is the seventh and supposedly pace, adding deft and balance to most depth and vitality. final installment in the gory- hor the appropriate scenes. As a viewer, What others are saying: ror series, which launched in 2004. the shots make you almost feel as As of Dec. 1, the popular review The premise is that a psychotic if you’re a part of the uneven, dark site Rotten Tomatoes ranked the criminal mastermind repeatedly tone of the film. This is a benefit in film as only 11 percent “fresh.” captures conflicted individuals and most horror movies. Metacritic, another online review forces them to participate in deadly The Bad: As with any station, had ranked the film in the games to endure “justice” or death. film within a larger series, if view- mid-twenties (out of 100). E-On- The fuel that keeps the engine of ers haven’t seen any of the preced- line gave the film a B minus. The the film running is blood; many ing or aren’t aware of underlying reviewer for the Century Times people who have already witnessed storylines, they will be lost for a gives it a B-/C+. any of the previous films will readi- while. Saw 3-D is no exception to Should you rent it? If you are an ly admit that the franchise contains this storyline. The bloody scenes avowed fan of the franchise, and many bloody scenes and violent are the main attractions, but the seek the “closure” the film offers, deaths. Given that, it’s no wonder crux of the film is a complex psy- then rental is a good idea. If you this film earned an R-rating,- al chological storyline. Every slaying like blood and gore, then this is a though the original, unedited film has a purpose. Almost every char- film for you. If you’re a first-timer attained an NC-17-rating. acter has a sort of role or reason to the Saw franchise, a suggestion: The Good: The 3-D film to the bigger plot (and there are watch the previous films to get an in itself is a bit of a paradox. This is many characters). Even every piece idea for what’s going on. the first time the franchise has used of machinery, and death device has IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE Tangled: incredible spin on a Disney classic Burlesque by CASSIE HUFFMYIER copy editor by SHERINA WIES co-editor in chief

to Rapunzel, transfer- Anyone out there that en- ring it’s magical proper- joys a excellent empowering movie It is fun to see a mini ties to the girl herself; filled with singing, dancing, and reunion of sorts for some of the specifically, to her hair. a bit of romance will fall in love cast. Tucci and Gigandet recently An angry witch who had worked together been using the flower to on the film Easy A IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE keep herself young for- (which is also highly ever takes vengeance by recommended) as As an avid Disney fan stealing the baby and well as Gallagher and growing up, this new 3-D tech- locking her in a tower Gigandet who both nology blows my mind, bringing for eighteen years, using appeared on The O.C. stories like the most recent mas- Rapunzel’s magical hair (anyone else remem- terpiece ‘Tangled’ to a whole new to stay young. ber Kevin Volchok, level. Judging by the average age But every year bad boy surfer?). of the audience members- many on her birthday, the This entire talented people in the 18-25 age group were king and queen release cast has viewers walk there without children- it seems ten thousand lanterns into the theater with that Disney continues to expand into the air in hopes of high hopes and leave it’s demographic as well as keep finding the lost princess. knowing they are go- its original demographic hooked Rapunzel sees the lan- ing to be purchasing throughout the years. terns from her isolated this movie. One couple I talked to tower window and is de- IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE The whole were at the movie for “date night” termined to get to them. concept behind the and I saw many Facebook status This movie had it all; pas- what Disney story would be com- movie is classic with updates from people around my sion, drama, romance (of course) plete without a happy couple?) a small town girl age declaring ‘Tangled’ their new and a surprisingly sassy princess in But he does not fight her with nobody to miss favorite movie. And with good rea- Rapunzel. battles; she is right by his side and her moving to the son. The level of adventure was becomes the one who saves the day big city to follow her Honestly, I wasn’t sure more amped up than it has been in in most sticky situations that arise dreams and make it how a story about a girl who had past Disney films; an example of in the movie. One particularly big. Not only does ridiculously long hair and lived in a this is a scene that takes place in a funny scene is when Rapunzel talks IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE Tess (played by Cher) tower could hold my interest for al- small cave which is rapidly filling dozens of thieves out of killing become a role model and mentor most two hours. But aside from the with water and Rapunzel must use them by singing about her dreams with legendary Cher and Christina to Ali (Aguilera) but Ali is there mind-blowing special affects- such quick thinking to get them out in and encouraging them to do the Aguilera. This movie is filled with to help bring about the rebirth as a scene where ten thousand lan- time. same. endless amounts of talent, besides and popularity of The Burlesque terns are released and it feels as if She gets them out in time With great vocalists the two powerhouses, notable cast Lounge. Romance, friendship, ri- you as an audience member are fly- and makes a great role model for and clever songs such as “Mother include Eric Dane (Dr. McSteamy valry, and all the drama that comes ing into the air with them- did an young girls in that she doesn’t back Knows Best” and the sweetly cu- in television series Grey’s Anato- along with these things also have a amazing job of taking a mundane down when pursuing her goal, rious “When will my life begin?” my), Cam Gigandet (James in the part in the film, giving it a bit more story and making it into something even when facing insurmountable the soundtrack is definitely a high- Twilight movies), Julianne Hough real life depth. spectacular. obstacles. light. (Dancing with the Stars television Whether a girls night, Mandy Moore and Zach- Unlike the submissive A combination of the series), Alan Cumming (Kurt Wag- date night, or just the movies with ary Levi do a great job as the voices Snow White and the lazy Sleep- timeless magic of Disney storytell- ner/ Nightcrawler in X2), Peter a group of friends, Burlesque is a of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, re- ing Beauty, Rapunzel has fire and ing, mixed with equal parts beauty Gallagher (Sandy Cohen in televi- great choice. You will be singing spectively. She has the voice of an heart. Instead of waiting for “Prince and attention-holding special ef- sion series The O.C.), Kristen Bell and dancing your way through 119 angel and he, a debonair bandit. Charming” to save her, she enlists fects, ‘Tangled’ is a must-see for (Veronica Mars in television series minutes of pure entertainment For those who aren’t familiar with the help of a misunderstood and Disney fans young and old alike, of the same name), and Stanley wanting more! the story of Rapunzel, her mother- kindhearted thief who stumbles as well as anyone looking to escape Tucci (Nigel in The Devil Wears the Queen- drinks the potion from upon her tower and inevitably be- into the enchanting world of Pixar Prada). a magical flower while giving birth comes the love of her life (because 3-D for a couple of hours. Arts & Features FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 9

Potterby WILLIAM TREMBLEY art editorvs. Voldemort, round 7

Witchcraft and wizardry. last thing Harry Potter fans want honestly, they weren’t all that great Needless to say, Ron and of a two-part movie, and it does a Magic and mayhem. Harry Potter is Rowling’s magnum opus hacked (The Chamber of Secrets comes to Hermione tag along against Har- great job setting up Part 2. and the Deathly Hallows. Is it re- to pieces by moviemakers trying mind.) ry’s wishes but then end up saving So what I’m saying is ally here? Yes. That adorable, light- to cram the dense 759 pages into Luckily, Director David his butt more times than you can that unlike some of the earlier Pot- ning-scarred little boy has finally a three-hour show. It is safe to say Yates took the reins a few years ago count on your fingers and toes (it’s ter films, the acting isn’t terrible, grown up and is looking for some that did not happen with Hallows: and has done great with the saga. a good thing for Harry that his and the movie doesn’t suck (sorry dark wizard butt to kick. Watch Part 1. Starting with the fifth film, The- Or friends never listen actually listen Chamber of Secrets fans.) But is out Voldy! Back in the spotlight are der of the Phoenix, Yates brought a to him.) it worth watching? Absolutely. The seventh installment actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma darker, edgier feel to Harry Potter I was slightly disappointed that This movie’s good. From the mo- of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy phenom- Watson and Rupert Grint, as and turned them into real mov- the comedy seemed a little forced ment that the lights went out and enon has finally made it to the big Harry, Hermione and Ron respec- ies that actually deserve the name this time around. Hallows: Part 1 every teenage girl in the theater screen although this time, the stu- tively. Most of the bigger Holly- “Potter.” seemed like it was trying too hard screamed- I’ll confess, I did too- to dio decided to release the film in wood names also returned, such as Also, I give credit to ac- to regain the comfortable, genuine the end credits when the entire au- two parts. This is good, because the Alan Rickman, Ralph Fiennes and tors Radcliffe, Watson and Grint as humor that prevailed throughout dience applauded, this movie was of course, they are actually improving. While The Half-Blood Prince. rock solid entertainment. Helena Bon- these young stars might not be Other than that, the only On its own, it didn’t ham Carter. looking at Oscars any time soon, problem is that the movie seemed seem quite as good overall as The H o w e v e r , they definitely seem to be growing like it was lacking something along Half-Blood Prince. However, you their roles more comfortable and believable the lines of a true plot. It didn’t have can be sure that The Deathly Hal- are slightly in their roles as the popular teen- a nice, solid “beginning,” “middle” lows: Part 2 (which will be released diminished age warlocks. and “end,” with a big dramatic mid-July, 2011) will pick up the in this film The Deathly Hallows: climax. While outrageously en- slack and knock your socks off. So because it fo- Part 1 picks up right where The tertaining, Hallows felt more like pull on your robes, bust out your cuses so heav- Half-Blood Prince left off. Dumb- an ultra-intense, two-hour exposi- wands, hop on your broomsticks ily on the ledore is dead (although he still tion. However, this actually makes and fly down to your movie theater three teenag- plays a large role in assisting Harry perfect sense. Why? Because that’s to see Harry Potter and the Deathly ers as they do through his seemingly insurmount- exactly what it is- it’s the first half Hallows: Part 1. their best to able task). stay hidden Voldemort is back and more during their people are dying than ever. Yes, battle against if you thought Dumbledore’s the dark forc- death was the hardest thing es. you’ve coped with so far, you A s better bring a box of tissues. excited as I And poor Harry is was for The forced to bear the weight of Deathly Hal- the world on his shoulders yet lows, I was again as he sets out to set things also “deathly” straight. This time however, in- afraid of be- stead of going back for his sev- ing let down. enth and final year at Hogwarts, The first few Harry sets out on an epic jour- movies were ney to destroy super evil trinkets cute and fun called “horcruxes” that contain IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE to watch, but fragments of Voldemort’s soul. Deathly Hallows: Part 1 review IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE by MYRANDA BECKMANN copy editor

On Thursday November monstrous serpent Nagini prac- Because the next install- A MAGICAL CHECK- that unless I prepare a costume well 18th muggles everywhere donned tically steals the show in all her ment in the Harry Potter franchise LIST: THINGS TO DO BE- in advance, it never gets done and their favorite cloaks, pinned their lithe computer-generated glory. is the first part of a two-part story, it TWEEN NOW AND JULY: I end up going as a muggle. Here’s Hogwarts house emblems to their As we delve further into came up a little short as far as meaty Are you a hardcore Pot- a handy checklist: cloak, Hogwarts chests and joined the throngs wait- the seventh movie, we encounter plotlines go. It felt like the movie’s ter Fan? Do you have no idea how or house crest, scarf in your house ing at every theater across the coun- one of the biggest distinctions that objective was to set up background you’re going to stand waiting un- colors, potions and transfiguration try. They waited for hours until the set Deathly Hallows apart from all information for part two, where til Harry Potter and Deathly Hal- textbooks if you’re the nerdy type, clocks struck midnight and the the rest; the complete lack of Hog- presumably the fun really begins. lows, Part Two comes out in July glasses and a scar if you’re a guy first part of the seventh and final warts School of Witchcraft and But it wasn’t so 2011? Here are some ideas to keep with untidy black hair. Also keep installment of the wildly successful Wizardry. Our trio of noble he- much lack of plotline as lack you nice and busy until it’s time reading and and take plenty of time Harry Potter movies hit the screen. roes fly solo this time around, trav- of a consistent pace that was to don your cloaks once more… on my personal favorite, Harry Like so many other teen- eling to various scenic locations the movie’s greatest downfall. December: Start re-reading the Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. agers, I grew up reading and watch- as they try to solve the dilemma There were a few memora- Harry Potter series! Start with June: Host a Harry Potter movie ing Harry Potter. I was nine years of finding and then destroying ble moments in the movie- such as book one, The Sorcerer’s Stone. marathon party for you and all old when my father took me to see Voldemort’s remaining horcrux- the thrilling broom chase sequence, January: If you aren’t a regular your friends. Watch all the movies the first movie in theaters. And, es. (For those of you who aren’t the wedding, and Harry and Her- visitor already, check out Mug- so far in order and be sure to serve just like so many others, I had high familiar with wizarding jargon, mione’s visit to Godric’s Hollow- glenet.com for some wizard- butterbeer! Also start reading Har- hopes for Harry Potter and the horcruxes are small objects which but there were too many scenes in ing fun! Also read Harry Pot- ry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Deathly Hallows, Part 1. And while house pieces of Voldemort’s soul.) which our trusty heroes traipsed ter and the Chamber of Secrets. July: Finish up the Deathly Hal- there are plenty of criticisms to be This movie further ex- across tranquil British moors or February: Take every “What Hog- lows. Buy your tickets early to made, the movie did not disappoint. plores the relationships between through all too comfortable forests. warts House Would You Be Sorted see the midnight showing of One of the best things Harry, Ron and Hermione and lets I can only hope that Into?” quiz you can find. Better Harry Potter and the Deathly about the decision to split book us catch some glimpses of truly good part two of Deathly Hallows will yet, create your own! Also, stay on Hallows, Part Two on July 15th. seven into two movies is that it acting, especially from Emma Wat- make up for the at times me- track and finish book three, Harry preserved much of the original son, who plays our favorite intelli- andering storyline of part one. Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. plotline; with a total of around gent heroine, Hermione Granger. So, what’s the verdict on March: Show your love for The five hours to spend on over 700 But as with most everything in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hal- Boy Who Lived! Make and pages, there should be plenty of the entertainment business, lows, Part One? Despite a few flaws, wear Harry Potter pins or tee- time to cover everything, and so far there is always room for improve- I really loved the movie. It stayed shirts, or make your profile pic- so good. Even some of the more ment. My biggest gripe about the true to the book, which is a big ture on facebook your favorite memorable lines from the book Harry Potter movies is the acting. deal for many Potter fans. If you’re character from the series. Read found their way onto the big screen. Many of the supporting actors do a a fan of the books, it’s a must-see. book four, The Goblet of Fire. There was plenty of ac- fantastic job with their small roles, And if you’re a more casual movie- April: Celebrate Fred and George tion in Deathly Hallows: Part 1. but Daniel Radcliffe, and, to a less- goer, I would still suggest planning Weasley’s birthday on April 1st. The first half hour contains the er extent, Rupert Grint and Emma to see it. Not only will you know Pull some pranks that would closest thing the series has to a Watson have been found lacking what your cloak-wearing friends make them proud! Also continue car chase, with Hagrid’s flying in the talent department. Radcliffe are gabbing about, but you’ll be reading. Try finishing Harry Pot- motorcycle making an appear- especially seems lazy in his role; he able to enjoy a thrilling, fun, and ter and the Order of the Phoenix. ance. And for those of us who love was a cute kid in the first few mov- relatively well-made fantasy movie. May: Start getting your costume for our creepy-crawlies, Voldemort’s ies, but looks only get you so far. the midnight showing ready! I find IMAGE COURTESY GOOGLE Sports & Recreation FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 10

PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON Climb by WILLIAM TREMBLEY art editor

“What’s the big deal with more. You go back and realize you cost you as little as $15. Not all rock rock climbing?” a friend asked. can do things you were physically climbing is done in gyms, however. “What’s so great about it?” incapable of before. Improvements In fact, most rock climbing occurs I wasn’t sure how to re- in climbing ability are visible and outside on real rock walls. This can PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON spond—it’s not easy to verbalize dare you to return again and again. be more complicated because of the the feeling you get at the top of As you get better, new worlds open equipment you should have and a big wall. It isn’t easy to explain up. You can climb longer, harder experience you absolutely need. that certain rush you feel when and more aggressively than you Never attempt to climb you reach for a hold that you’re not could before. You don’t get so sore without proper safety instruction. If quite sure of. It’s impossible to put and you can return day after day to you’ve never climbed before, check someone else into your rock climb- get that fix. out Vertical Endeavors (verticalen- ing shoes (and not just because Climbing is dangerous, deavors.com). VE is the best rock they can be so tight that your feet but precautions can be taken to climbing gym in the Twin Cities, become numb within minutes). ensure you’re safety. “Top-rope” located on the east side of St. Paul. Rock climbing isn’t a climbing involves a rope, har- If you’ve never been there, you’ll sport. At least, I wouldn’t define ness, and belay partner. As you need to undergo a short orienta- it as one. A sport involves balls, climb, your partner takes slack out tion to become familiar with the pucks, bats, sticks, racquets, score- the rope so that you don’t hit the gym’s equipment. Another option boards and stopwatches. No, rock ground if you fall. “Bouldering” is is the REI located in Bloomington. climbing is more than a sport. It’s a more pure form of climbing. No There is less climbing variety there, a passion. Climbing is a lifestyle, a ropes, no harnesses, just you and but it provides an alternative. workout, an exhilaration. You can the wall. Typically, you won’t climb Climbing is a total para- climb in groups, with a partner or higher than 10 to 12 feet, but dox. It can be impossible one min- alone, indoors or outside, recre- the moves are tougher and more ute yet so easy the next. It can be so ationally or competitive. strenuous. There are more forms of empowering as you “send” a route, Rock climbing beats the climbing like “lead” climbing and but five minutes later, completely hell out of you. Afterwards, your “traditional” climbing, but these demoralizing when you’re barely hands are raw and your arms are are very advanced forms that re- able to get your entire body on the useless. If you’re afraid of sore mus- quire a lot more training. wall. cles, I wouldn’t recommend climb- Indoor rock climbing So, what is it about climb- ing. It takes days to recover. But is a good idea for beginners. Less ing that I love so much? Go find when you do, you’re burning for equipment is required and it can out for yourself.

PHOTO BY SCOTT HUDSON

“The goal of climbing a route is to start at the bottom and go to the top without falling. Sometimes it takes years. I’ve spent over four years working on certain projects. I’ve fallen off over and over and over again. You’ll cut your hands and you’ll be bleeding and you’ll be really sore and you just get frustrated and depressed… You just gotta keep trying to come back with a positive attitude, and then somehow, when you’re not expecting it, it just happens.”

Chris Sharma

PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE Sports & Recreation FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 11 “Sports Talk” with The Joe by JOE BLUSTEIN sports editor Over the past year or so, son with ten touchdowns and sev- Week after week there are wide re- but I still think the there have been many times when enteen interceptions and he gets ceivers not completing their routes, season looks pretty I and thousands of Minnesotans drilled about 300 times a game. and tons of miscommunication much over, so we have been caught yelling at the But, it doesn’t stop there for Favre; between the coaches and players. should just look at television or throwing a temper he was also involved in a sexting The last time I checked, teams the upside. Next tantrum because our favorite Min- allegation with a former employee who have been to the Super Bowl year, there will be nesota sports team has just let us of the New York Jets, Jen Sterger. like the New England Patriots and no Brett Favre or down. So now, my brothers and This isn’t the only controversy. The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t make Brad Childress. sisters, it’s time to vent with the Vikings over the past few weeks these silly mistakes. Ve n t i n g Sports Editor. have had to deal with rumors com- Thankfully, on Nov. 22, can sometimes be Let’s begin our vent with ing from the Chicago Sun Times Brad Childress or “Chili” as many a tricky thing but one of the most popular Minne- saying that some of the players hate people called him was fired. To re- not when it comes sota teams, the Minnesota Vikings. Brad Childress. The Vikings team place him was the defensive coordi- to the Minnesota This season couldn’t have started now is like a soap opera called All nator Leslie Frazier. This had been Ti m b e r w o l v e s . out on a worse note, starting out My Vikings. a wish of Viking fans for many The Timberwolves 4-7 and looking like they are self- We Minnesotans can’t weeks. Many people would have are atrocious and destructing week by week. But, it blame the horrible start to the said it was almost like Christmas sometimes while all starts with the old timer, Brett season all on Favre though, look morning. I’m watching the Favre. Favre has had a horrible sea- at the lack of effort by this team. Sadly, I hate to admit it game, I will just start laughing and not be able to stop until the game is over. They have so many problems it’s PHOTO COURTESY GOOGLE hard to count. For example, in the Timberwolves first This is just embarrassing, and it’s 14 games, they have given up 100 also a big indicator that the Wild or more points in eleven of those will either not make the playoffs or games. This makes them last in the end up getting booted in the first league (by a long shot) in points round. allowed with 109.0 points allowed The last team that will per game. be vented about is the Minnesota The Timberwolves are Twins. People might say their sea- also what I like to call as the “NBA son is over, but I say it’s never too Draft Bust Team.” They have three early or late to vent about a team. of the biggest busts in the history The Twins, as we all know played of the NBA. The first example is amazing in the regular season but Corey Brewer. He was a fantastic yet again ended up playing the pes- shooter at the University of Flori- ky New York Yankees in the play- da and then he hits the NBA and offs and lose in three games. poof, but he couldn’t shoot a bas- As the Twins enter the ket if his life depended on it. Se- offseason, they will have some big bastian Telfair is another one of the holes to fill at the shortstop and busts. He was an outstanding high second base position because either school player coming out of Coney J.J Hardy or Orlando Hudson is Island, New York and then he hits gone. The bullpen that was great the NBA and he looks like a runt at times this year will also be a big PHOTO COURTESY JIMROME.COM getting beaten up by an older kid. hole to fill because it seems like vir- Last but not least, Darko Milicic. tually everyone is gone. So, will the He was the number two pick in the Twins pick up some big names in 2003 draft by the Detroit Pistons the offseason? No, they instead will and since then he has been riding go for some old washed up player Blow off some Steam two other teams’ benches. that is super cheap because they are by DEREK ARDOLF contributor I’ve got a question for the too scared to hit the $100 million people of Minnesota: I see we have payroll mark. This basically means With classes coming to of insane discounts. With video are not even going on, there is a a basketball team and a football Cliff Lee and Derek Jeter will not an end and holidays coming head games downloaded straight to continuous catalog of games under team but didn’t we have a hockey be wearing a Twins uniform come on, students are being whisked your computer, and automatically $5 (301 at the time of this article). team? I swear we did. I think they March for Spring Training. away into a winter wonderland of patched when the time comes, it The best part though, is were called The Wild? They are I guess we the Minneso- nothingness. allows discounts to happen freely. the holidays. Last year, there were The Wild and they are Minnesota’s tan fans just have to realize that What do you do now? They don’t need to tack on money different sales every day bring- best team right now with the only we should never get our hopes up Why can’t you drive through a by selling you a box or disk. With ing even popular games into a 75 above five hundred record of 11- about a season or even anticipate blizzard anymore just to find out laptops practically looking like a percent off price. There were the 10-2. The Wild are an average team that good things will happen be- your class was canceled? What in 1:1 ratio with students on campus, popular S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games for but the one thing I can’t stand is cause it will probably end up biting life is there to procrastinate other this is the time to buy games. You merely $5 a piece, or games like they never score. The team leader us in the rear end at the end of the than the homework you no longer won’t be able to play every one of Audiosurf where the it builds a in goals, Cal Clutterbuck has seven season anyway. have? If you aren’t a social network- the “top notch” games made for track based on your own music: goals compared to the league lead- ing addict, then something else is the Xbox360 and PS3, but many $2.99. er, Steven Stamkos of the Tampa (All records and statistics are up to on the horizon: video games. casual games are available for your Though, before making Bay Lightning who has 19 goals. date as of press time) Steam, the digital gaming grimy little fingers. any purchases, you may need to service that you can run on PC and For instance, all of you become a little tech savvy about the now Mac, has been in the mood Magic: The Gathering fans on computer you will be playing on. c a m p u s Make sure you know your RAM, could have your CPU, your Video RAM. The Locker room burglary just recently better your video card, the better by MYRANDA BECKMANN copy editor bought a the games you can play. Casual PC version and Indie games are the way to go Last month the men’s locker room at Century College on west of the game though, for quick play on lower campus experienced two separate break-in incidents; one on Nov. 16, and for $4.99 specifications. the other Nov. 23. because of Did I mention there are During the first incident, three locks were broken and items discounts. free games too? By just having an were stolen from the lockers, including cash and a credit card, which was Though the ATI/AMD or Nvidia card, you can used shortly thereafter. Both burglaries took place during the midmorn- price will go get a copy of Half-Life 2: Death- ing hours. back up to match. With that, there is a slue of As far as the TCT staff is aware, Century College campus secu- normal, it free game “mods” which are entire- rity and the White Bear Lake Police Department have not apprehended was only a ly new games built upon another anyone as of yet. $9.99 game games engine. If any suspicious activity in or around the locker rooms is ob- beforehand. Why not jump in? Check served, please contact campus security at 651-747-4000. In fact, it out at: www.steampowered.com This is a reminder to everyone that it is unwise to leave any valu- when sales able items unattended in the locker rooms, even in a locker. Help keep Century safe and crime-free by being responsible. PHOTO COURTESY DEREK ARDOLF The Back Alley FALL 2010 • THE CENTURY TIMES • PAGE 12

Meet comic artist Peter Schumacher by DAWN DREYLING photographer

Peter Schumacher is cur- ticularly likes creating humorous rently the comic artist for The illustrations of Current Events. His Century Times newspaper. His art favorite comics include Garfield and humor have added much en- and Peanuts but he states that “Bill joyment to the paper as well as staff Waterson’s Calvin and Hobbes has meetings. had the most influence on me.” Schumacher, 17, is a Schumacher’s future aca- PSEO student from North Lakes demic pursuits remain to be seen, Academy in Forest Lake. but he has interest in English, Bi- He began drawing car- ology and Theater. Regardless of toons when he was five years old which area is pursued, comics and and has continued to work on that the love of drawing will endure. skill throughout his life. He par-

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