September 4, 2008 Vol. XXV No. 1 one copy FREE NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN C O L I. E G E J J ’ -T WHITE PINEWe hew to the line; let the chips fall where they may Dennos study BACK TO NMC gets OK NMC Trustees authorized $27,500 to study the feasibility of raising funds for an expansion of the Dennos Museum. The idea to increase the size of gallery space and storage at the museum by as much as 10,000 square feet began to take shape last spring. The firm tapped to conduct the study, Goettler Associates, is based in Columbus, Ohio, and specializes in consulting for non­ profit institutions. New security contract inked A new firm has taken over se­ curity operations at NMC’s campuses. NMC Trustees au­ thorized a three-year contract with Securitas Security, at a cost of $185,000 for the first year. Securitas agreed to provide 24- hour security at college facilities and personnel at special events, among other services. Securitas STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSO­ also has contracts with GVSU, CIATION PRESIDENT Victor Draine, a philosophy major, hangs out between Davenport and Muskegon classes by the sculpture behind the Community College. Health and Science Building on Wednes­ day with friends Bailey McDonough and Tuition Ashley Somerville, both nursing majors scholarship here at NMC. Enjoying the campus in awarded at BBQ September is easy - the beautiful green­ ery and warm weather make walking to Ashley Nauman ofTraverse Press photo/ALLISON PETERS and from classes a walk in the park. City won a full tuition scholarship at the NMC Barbeque, held May 18. The scholarship was awarded in Universal ID cards debut at NMC recognition of the 500,000th ABRAHAM MORRISON faculty on campus will have the means and the community who have the cards. person being served at the Press Managing Editor motive to obtain ID cards as well. There is another obvious advantage to hav­ event, now in its 54th year. I These new and improved ID cards can be ing a universal student ID card at NMC—the used on campus to purchase food items at the security benefit. Nationwide, it is the largest, After over a year of work, supporters of uni­ versal identification card have finally succeeded dining facility, to check out library materi­ “So far, it has been a great benefit for secu­ single-day fundraising event in bringing them to Northwestern Michi­ als and to gain access to the Dennos Museum. rity because it helps die department to recog­ held by a community college. gan College. Although in the past another ID However, their benefits don’t stop there. Bor­ nize individuals who either live or work here. • The Barbeque has raised 1.4 system was in place, it was primarily aimed ders, Northpeak and Jonathan B. Pub have al­ That, to me, is a great safety issue, when one is million dollars in its 54 years. at those living in the residence halls here at ready showed their support for the new system not able to distinguish one person from anoth- NMC. Now the rest of the students, staff and by offering discounts to members of the NMC • See UNIVERSAL ID on page 3 DORM ROOM ESSENTIALS Ml CAMPUS TELLS ALL ON BAD HABITS BREATHE OWL BREATHE - AND READ... P3 P9 * NEWS September 4, 2008 n?£— on campus WHITE PINE PRESS Intramural Sports Schedule PLAYING POOL, PLAYING COOL Intramural sports are returning to NMC. For the fall semester, teams will be organized for kickball, foot­ ball and dodgeball. In the spring, games will be or­ ganized for indoor soccer, basketball and volleyball. First on the schedule is kickball, which begins on Sept. 8 and culminates in playoffs during the week of Sept. 29. For more information call Tom Kasper at 995-1199. Week of: Intramural Sports League Sep. 8 Coed Kickball 1 15 . Coed Kickball 2 24 Coed Kickball 3 29 Coed Kickball Playoffs Oct. 6 Flag Football 1 13 Flag Football 2 20 Flag Football 3 27 Flag Football 4 NMC STUDENTS, JESSICA GUSTAFSON AND MARIAH BAKER play a game of pool Nov. 3 Flag Football Playoffs on Friday, August 29 in the lower level of West Hall. The pool table, which was refurnished during the first week of classes, provides some opportunities for fun between classes. 10 Coed Dodgeball 1 17 Coed Dodgeball 2 VOICES FOR WOMEN 24 Coed Dodgeball 3 Dec. 1 Coed Dodgeball Playoffs NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE WHITE PINE PRESS — EDITOR IN CHIEF Allison Peters MANAGING EDITOR Abraham Morrison FEATURES EDITOR Erin Bernhard ADVERTISING MANAGER Christy Gray ISSUE WRITERS John Priest, Nora Stone, Nathan Kainste, Jeanette Hagberg, Laura Earle, Adam Wilson, Will Burns COLUMNISTS Tom Auch, Jerry Dobek, Jason Storms PHOTOGRAPHERS Kayleigh Marlin, Stephanie Der- VOX, VOICES FOR PLANNED PARENTHOOD.a group that celebrates women's re­ sheid, Allison Nemetz productive rights, met on Wednesday in the lower level of West Hall. VOX is currently STAFF CARTOONIST Jason Bowen organizing their "Take Back the Night" event for Sat, Oct. 4 at 7pm at the Grace Episco­ COPY EDITOR Whitney Duque pal Church. 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Printed on 100% recycled paper September 4, 2008 NEWS WHITE PINE PRESS on campus 03 Top 5 dorm essentials MARY LOU AGUIRRE McCarthy Newspapers ■As college students arrive on campus for their life away from home - some for the first time - department stores lure shoppers with “must-have” decorating items to inject style into bland dorm rooms. Coordinated bed linens and a throw rug can tie a room together, but what about the basics for that roughly 150 square feet of living space for two? Last week, dorm residential advisers, or RAs, for Fres­ no State attended training sessions to prepare for move-in day today. Erin Boele, director of housing, asked them their five dorm-room essentials (dorm rooms include small microwave ovens and mini­ fridge) and got these answers: #1: Alarm clock. #2: Shower caddy and shower shoes (flip flops). #3: Mattress topper for extra comfort. #4: Personal computer and flash drive. #5: First-aid kit (bandages, aspirin, cold medicine.) It wouldn’t hurt to bring a clothes hamper and room freshener, they added. NMC STUDENTS JOSH AND ALEX relax on the new suede couch in NMC’s revamped cafeteria, Corrie Hilty is a senior at Fresno Pacific University and was an now operated by the company Sodexo. Some changes, like the couches and big-screen televisions, have been RA last year. Her suggestions include wrinkle release spray. warmly welcomed, while others, like last year’s $6.50, all-you-can-eat meals having been replaced by a new “People bring ironing boards and irons, but no one ever irons in a la carte pricing system, may be pushing students to eat off campus. dorms,” she says. She agrees with the need for padding dorm-room mattresses, but don’t bother with twin-size sheets with deep pockets. “You want a mattress top in extra long that’s thick and soft,” she says. “Dorm mattresses are very old and uncomfortable.” Cafeteria Crunch Hilty also suggests a personal computer, surge protector, digital cam­ era, coffee maker and filter water pitcher. New changes to NMC dining facilities “You should also bring earplugs or (noise reduction) headphones for when your roommate wants to listen to music late at night or JOHN PRIEST commuter students. Informational pamphlets for each you want to study.” Press Staff Writer are located in the cafeteria. The food court is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 11 p.m. - 6 p.m. Candice Bluntson has been an RA at the University of California- ■ While you were at the beach this summer, Merced for three years. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. - 7 a.m. on Sundays. change swept over the NMC cafeteria. Returning Additionally, the Java City outside the food “A microwave oven or mini-fridge is good, especially if you don’t students may recall the buffet-style facility, or Java court has been replaced by a Starbucks, and visitors have access to a car,” she says. “The dining room closes at 9 or 10pm, City, both owned and operated by the Aramark to the Osterlin Library will also notice a brand new but late at night you need stuff to eat. Even if your roommate has Corporation. Today there is a new food service coffee and snack bar called Cafe a la Cart. one, it’s good to have your own.” management company in town. But that’s not all. The cafeteria has a few more Remember to bring a few personal items to keep from getting Sodexo Restaurant Services took over NMC’s new additions.