REMEMBER: UPDATE THE FOLIO THE COUNTY COLLEGE OF MORRIS’ AWARD-WINNING STUDENT NEWSPAPER YOUNGTOWN VOL. 105, NO. 5 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2020 EDITION RANDOLPH, N.J. 2020 Election: Democrats show powerful performance in Morris County races BY ADAM GENTILE porting. Editor-in-Chief It was announced on Nov. 7 that former Vice President Joe The 2020 election was an- Biden is projected to win the other event that further solidifies nomination for president by win- 2020 as an unparalleled year. ning a majority in the electoral Turnout for this election has been college with 279 electoral votes at projected to reach its highest the moment, according to the As- rate since 1908 with an expected sociated Press. The nail-biting an- 66.3% of the voting-age popula- nouncement followed after days tion participated in this election; of waiting for mail-in ballots in compared to 2016 this is about a the states of Arizona, Pennsylva- 6% increase in turnout. The pres- nia, and Georgia was coming in. ident-elect Joe Biden received Arizona was called for Biden the most votes in the history of on election night by Fox News. America and Donald Trump re- However, outlets like the New ceived the second-highest amount York Times and the AP as of Nov. of votes. 8 have not called the state yet, Morris County has a chance as Joe Biden’s five-point lead on of making history this year as the election night has been reduced outcome of the special elections in to .59%. the 25th legislative district for as- Alternatively, on election sembly could yield a victory for the night Pennsylvania favored Democratic candidate which would Trump by about five points, but be the first time any Democrat has as absentee ballots began to be won in the district’s history. counted the lead diminished to PRESIDENCY what is now a .64% lead favoring In 2016 Morris county voted Biden. When Pennsylvania was for Donald Trump who had a 4% called for Biden, he was consid- lead over Hilary Clinton. In 2020 ered to have secured the Presiden- Joe Biden overcame this deficit as tial nomination. he holds a 10% lead over Donald PHOTO COURTESY OF JOEBIDEN.COM Trump with 72% of precincts re- CONTINUED IN ‘ELECTIONS’, PAGE 3 President-elect Joe Biden (right) and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. CCM honors heroes and healers BY ADAM GENTILE of the Veterans Support Organiza- Editor-in-Chief tion of CCM, mentioned that the event was first conceived when For Veterans Day this year, his advisor Frank Mehztle came to the Veterans club at CCM decided him with the idea. to put on a ceremony in CCM’s “This past spring semester my Parking Lot 1 to honor not only advisor Frank said to me wouldn’t veterans but also those who are it be nice if for veterans day this providing essential care and ser- year we showed tribute to our mili- vices during the COVID-19 Pan- tary community but also to our first demic. The event showed support responders as well,” Zimmerman from across Morris county includ- said. “The idea for the heroes and ing: the Morris County Sherrif’s healers was to show the ultimate department, local elected officials, tribute we can ever give to those and members from the CCM com- who gave their lives on saving oth- munity. ers; families, friends, and others we According to a study from never met. This COVID pandemic The Lancet Public Health Journal, took a lot from us but at the same health care workers in the United time brought us closer together. On States are four times as likely to behalf of the County College of be infected with COVID-19 com- Morris and the Veterans support or- PHOTO BY ADAM GENTILE pared to the general community as ganization of CCM we would like Mark Zimmerman, President of the Veterans Support Organization of CCM, speaking at the po- a whole. dium on Veterans Day. Mark Zimmerman, President CONTINUED IN ‘VETERANS’, PAGE 3 Opinion: Are You Incapable Students struggle with IN THIS or Are You Just Lazy? motivation in online classes ISSUE Page 2 Page 3 REMEMBER: UPDATE THE FOLIO PAGE 2 THE YOUNGTOWN EDITION OPINION NOVEMBER 11, 2020 Opinion: Are you incapable or are you just lazy? BY JARED BRODSKY understand. of their own intellect. website states that for every hour four hours per day. Putting down Copy Editor Too often we hear students BE PROACTIVE. spent in the classroom, students the phone and shutting off the T.V. complaining that they won’t be The average student takes on should expect to study on their is a surefire way to free up enough The year is in full swing. Stu- able to memorize everything that a very passive role in their educa- own for an additional two hours. time to get your required school- dents are being hit with a familiar might show up on an exam. Even tion: they show up to class on time, This means that a student en- work done. workload, and find themselves if we ignore the fact that a degree sit quietly at their desk, and do the rolled for fifteen credits should AIM TO LEARN AND THE asking a familiar question: “Do is worthless if a student doesn’t work that’s required of them—but be spending about twenty hours DEGREE WILL FOLLOW. I have the ability to thrive in this come away with a comprehensive this is all they do. They don’t par- per week on ‘outside of the class- Everything stated so far is academic environment?” Students understanding of his or her area of ticipate in class discussions, and room’ work. This is where most probably for naught if you’re only often feel overwhelmed by home- study, it is still counterproductive they don’t seek extra help when students make their biggest mis- in school to earn a cheap diploma. work and exams, especially as the to attempt to simply memorize ma- things confuse them. Students tend take—they don’t budget their A diploma is quite useful, but if semester progresses and they be- terial. Contextual understanding of to avoid participating in discus- time effectively. it serves as your sole motivation gin to fall behind in their studies. the ideas covered during a semes- sions with classmates, or even with Twenty hours per week for getting through college, then Discouragement sets in, grades ter of courses doesn’t only serve professors. However, avoiding equates to just five hours each you’re fighting a losing battle. The drop, the question is seemingly an- to improve test scores, but also these things is a huge mistake. En- weekday, or less than three hours best way to improve your chances swered: “I’m incapable.” There is, serves to improve performance in gaging with classmates and profes- per day if weekends are included. of success in school is to find en- however, a more realistic question subsequent semesters. Classes, at sors is an incredible way to clear This might still seem like an im- joyment in your studies. If you to ask here, namely, “Am I will- least within a certain major, do not up any confusion regarding class possible amount of time to spend develop a sincere interest in your ing to do what’s necessary to suc- behave as individual entities, but material. Holes in reasoning can on schoolwork, but there are many classes, then your schoolwork will ceed?” Excuses abound in high- rather set the foundation for later be patched up, and misunderstand- things a student can do to fit three become less tedious and more fun. pressure situations, and college is courses. For example, English ings can be corrected. Rather than hours of study time into his or her Have a chat with the most active no exception. It’s easy to blame Composition I provides students giving up on a chance to excel, day. members of your classes, or ask poor performance on external cir- with the knowledge of grammar students should remain as active The easiest way to make time your professors what drew them cumstances. It’s easy to abandon required for English Composition as possible in their pursuit of edu- for studying is to spend less time to their areas of study. You’d be responsibility when failure seems II and beyond. If a student crams cation. Participate in class discus- engaging with electronic media. amazed at the interesting things imminent. Instead of surrendering for an exam this semester, only to sions, see your professors for extra According to Nielson’s media you can pick up in courses that in the face of great difficulty, we forget the information immediate- help, do all you can to make sure report, people between the ages seemed boring at first glance. De- should examine the ways our dif- ly afterward, how will they fare on you extract every possible ounce of eighteen and thirty-four spend grees take time and effort. You ficulties can be overcome. Before their exams next semester? Surely of information from your classes. about six hours per week on social may as well make things a little assuming that you’ve done all that not well. Students should always BUDGET TIME media, still only a small fraction of bit easier on yourself. Find your is necessary to succeed in school, seek a deep understanding of their By attending school, you are the time spent watching television, motivation, have some fun. You’re here are some things to consider.