Member Texas Intercollegiate Press Association and Texas Community College Journalism Association The Bat “The Friendliest College In The South” Volume 85, No. 8, Thursday, April 22, 2010 AdairMTV opens up‘True and shares her Life’ story features PJC student about living with neurofibromatosis Stephanie norman bromatosis and his mother passed Editor away from neurofibromatosis. He had tumors on his face, which had Just like any typical 19-year- been there for years and he finally old, Amber Adair wants to wear found a doctor, at Medical City the latest fashions. That’s why she Dallas, who was willing to perform was thrilled to get a surgery that surgery, and remove the tumors would finally allow her to put on from both father and daughter in a pair of skinny jeans. December of last year. Adair, a freshman from Wolfe Adair said having her father’s City, is a student at the Paris Junior tumors removed the week before College Greenville campus. For hers by the same doctor, made the first time ever, she was able to her feel better about going into put on a pair of skinny jeans after surgery. her latest surgery Dec. 18, 2009, at “I got to bond with my dad,” which time, a 3-pound tumor was Adair said. “It made me feel a lot removed from her lower backside. better.” Adair has had nine surgeries After the removal of her tumor, since she was diagnosed with F1 Adair said she is more confident neurofibromatosis at a young age and outgoing. and is preparing for her tenth one “I didn’t like my tumor,” she scheduled for May 17. explained. “I wanted to wear jeans “I couldn’t believe it was gone, that were comfortable. It’s amaz- all that mass was just gone,” Adair ing to make some friends. Most said. “I want to fit in with people, people don’t understand.” but I want to be an individual too. Since the surgery, she has lost Office of Public Information/Courtesy Photo over 10 pounds. I feel great because I can wear Mike Krentzman with Gigantic/MTV, PJC student Amber Adair and Sierra Lindsey with Gigantic/ skinny jeans now.” “I’ve lost weight,” she said. “I think because I can do a little bit MTV during filming for the MTV documentary series “True Life: I have neurofibromatosis.” Adair was one of three young This episode with Adair aired first April 12. Check cable listings for future air times. adults with neurofibromatosis more than I could do before.” featured on MTV’s “True Life.” Adair still has multiple tumors had Hunter with her in bed during which she carries with her to help cancerous. There is a lot about The show entitled “I Have Neu- on her body, some small and some every surgery. her read in classes since her sight neurofibromatosis most people rofibromatosis” aired April 12. large. Her next surgery, in three “That’s my surgery cat,” she in one eye is impaired. She has to don’t know, Adair said. They can For months before the show, weeks, is to remove another tumor said. “One time when I came out of have her teachers make her tests visit www.NF.org. MTV crews followed Adair around covering her thigh. a surgery, he had a bandage in the with larger font than the rest of the “I hope they find a cure,” getting video footage of her every- “I’ve been through so many same spot I did. The doctor said his class due to her poor eyesight. Adair said. Visit www.MTV.com day life, at home, at school (on the surgeries and it’s never easy to could come off when mine did.” “I like my teachers,” Adair for more information about the PJC Greenville Campus), and even go into another one,” Adair said. Sometimes, opening up to said. “Math is my favorite. I love episode, which continues to air. at the hospital. She said however, she does have people can be tough. Adair has a the way she (Nicole Baucom) “In 2001, my lung collapsed. Neurofibromatosis can be a “friend” who helps get her few close friends she turns to, but breaks it down.” They had a machine breathing for genetically inherited by newborn through. it can still be difficult. Adair hopes to go into early me,” she explained. “From that, babies. If one parent has neurofi- When she was 10 years old, “Neurofibromatosis is some- childhood development. I learned I could do anything I bromatosis, their children have a one of her mother’s co-workers thing I deal with on a daily basis,” “I want to work with kids and want to. I had to be really strong. 50 percent chance of developing gave her a bright multi-colored she said. “One of my legs is bigger animals,” she said. “They bring me It’s 2010 now and I’m still here the condition. Lisa Frank Cat, which she named than the other.” joy.” and still kicking. I write my own Adair’s father also has neurofi- Hunter. Ever since then, Adair has She also has a microscope, F1 neurofibromatosis can turn book.” Final Exam Schedule Spring semester examinations will begin Monday, May 10, through Friday, May 14. Exams will be one hour and 15 minutes in length. MONDAY, They will MAY be 10 given in the classrooms TUESDAY, in which MAY the11 class regularly meets, WEDNESDAY, unless the MAY instructor 12 tells students THURSDAY, otherwise. MAY 13 Exams are to be given for all Exams are to be given for all Exams are to be given for all Exams are to be given for all Monday-Wednesday classes Tuesday-Thursday classes regularly Monday-Wednesday classes regularly Tuesday-Thursday classes regularly regularly meeting at these periods: meeting at these periods: meeting at these periods: meeting at these periods: 8:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. 8:25 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. 9:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 9:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Monday evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Tuesday evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Wednesday evening 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. All Thursday evening classes classes classes classes FRIDAY, MAY 14 Exams are to be given for all Friday classes during regular meeting time. The Bat Thursday, April 22, 2010 • 2 Opinion/Features Dragon Puffs Encore! Show Choir Presents Encore! Show Choir presents Encore Evolution at PJC’s Ray Karrer Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 30; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 2. This concert season is dedicated to Patricia Fowzer. For more information call (903) 782-0343. Final Book Club Meeting “The Time Traveler’s Wife” is to be the last book dis- cussed by the book club. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. Office of Public Information/Margaret Ruff Thursday, April 29, in the library. Dessert will be provided. The Creative and Academic Awards occurred April 14. A list of the winners and a selection of the compositions is published in Swingers of Birches and the winning art is still on display in the Student Library hours and goodies for exam week Center lobby. From left, front, Stephanie Norman, Journalism Student of the Year; Viviana Van Deaver, 8 a.m. to midnight Wednesday, May 5. Cookies and Outstanding Student in English as a Second Language; Alejandra Santana, Owens Scholarship; punch will be provided. Back, Andy Pickles, Outstanding Student in English; Maria Rosas, Rebecca Fitch Award; Quentin 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 6. Carpenter, The Paris News Scholarship; Klarissa Wilson, Outstanding Student in Foreign Language. 8 a.m. to midnight Friday, May 7. 5 p.m. to midnight Sunday, May 9. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. 8 a.m. to midnight Monday, May 10. Punch will be pro- Scholarship deadlines approach fast vided. Bring your own snacks provided free by the cafeteria. PJC Journalism Scholarship English Department Scholarship 8 a.m. to midnight Tuesday, May 11. Sandwiches and Applications for the PJC Journalism Scholarship for the Applications for the PJC English Department Scholarship drinks will be provided. Fall 2010 semester are due April 30. To be eligible, a student are due April 30. The $1,000 scholarship is for the 2010- 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 12. Brownies will must be a full time student by the 2010 fall semester; enroll 2011 school year. To be eligible, a student must meet the be provided. in Comm 2311 and be a member of The Bat, the student following criteria: be a sophomore for the 2010-2011 school The library will return to the regular hours of 8 a.m. to newspaper staff, by enrolling in Comm 1129, for the fall year; have a declared English or education major and be a 10 p.m. Thursday, May 13. fulltime student. An applying student must; be enrolled in an 2010 semester; remain in good academic standing with the English course each semester; have a 2.5 GPA overall and Blood Drive college; and include a transcript of all college work with a 3.0 GPA for English classes; and participate in the annual Carter Blood Care is scheduled to take blood donations his or her application.