C_ P7 C773: “Striving to Report the News Accurately, Fairly and Fully” TheTheThe Campus Press Student Newspaper of Camden County College www.camdencc.edu Volume 33, Issue 3 April/May 2019 THE EXPLORATION : Hundreds of Potential Students and Their Families Attend O Congratulations to the Class Open House on Saturday, April 6 to Receive Information museums, stores, and most importantly, about Admission and to Tour Blackwood Campus schools and colleges. of 2019...Plus An Early View making sure that the environment and all of of the U.S. Presidential Race us are safe: Public Safety Officers. We, as a college community, know the various hats By Louis Childs-O’Dowd that Public Safety wear: they take our Campus Press Managing Editor and Columnist pictures for our ID badges, keep everyone ’d like to start this column off with a safe, are ambassadors, help college congratulations to all the students who personnel and students with various needs, I managed to survive this year. I know for me, directions, parking, and placards. these last two semesters have been a true test of my commitment to actually finishing my degree. Public Safety Officer Came to the Aid So far it seems I passed that test, and I hope everyone else was able to as well. To the people things that they do. But did you know that graduating this semester, I’d like to congratulate they also help with lockouts of cars, and you, but to be honest, I’m jealous! You’re making dead batteries (or at least keep people warm large strides towards accomplishing your goals, while they wait for help and provide a and I find that to be enviable. phone)? World of Politics were awarded for their assistance in saving So, to start this off with an understatement, a several people’s lives. lot has happened in the world of politics since our last column. To me, the most exciting thing to story of coming to my aid. I was injured happen is that the 20200 presidential campaigns (with broken toes), but came to campus. I have finally started to kick off. Presidential parked the car at the Blackwood parking lot. As Colin and I made our way to Madison Hall, we noticed some teens skateboarding Democratic close to the entrance. As we got closer, two Candidate Cory Booker: A Commentary Photos: Courtesy of Nick Mesaric, CCC Office of Communicaons campaigns are actually how I started off in politics: I was inspired by Bernie Sanders, and I ended up volunteering for his campaign. There’s something about volunteering that’s very fun to me. I think it has something to do with what you’re working towards. It’s generally hard to get passionate about your work. I mean, money’s nice, but besides that, what are you actually working towards? Good sales? Making your scummy low-level manager look good? CCC student and occasional Campus The Incumbent and the Candidates Press Writer Kenisha I’sha Prendegast But when it comes to politics, you’re talking about real things that shape our real world. I’m (above) exults during her visit to Alaska. not trying to convince you to buy HBO; I’m trying See her travel column on page 6. to convince you why you should support a person who wants to potentially change the world. It’s enthralling. Spring 2019 CCC Academic Ceremonies and Special Events So, over the next few editions, we’re going to Date Time Event go into detail about some of the people who are April 4 7 p.m. Kappa Delta Pi Induction Ceremony, Forum running for president. I say some, and not all, April 10 7 p.m. Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony, Dennis Flyer Theater because most of the people running for president April 18 7 p.m. Alpha Mu Gamma Induction Ceremony, Civic Hall don’t really matter. Now, obviously I could be April 22 7 p.m. Psi Beta Induction Ceremony, Civic Hall wrong and some dark horse candidate comes out April 24-May 2 Student Art Show, Marlin Gallery and blows all of our minds, but I’ve been working May 1 7:30 p.m. CCC Graduating Student Music Recitals, Dennis Flyer Theatre this scene long enough to know that that’s pretty May 6 7:30 p.m. CCC Small Ensemble Concert, Dennis Flyer Theatre May 7 3:45 p.m. Mu Alpha Theta Induction Ceremony, Forum Continued on Page 7 May 7 7:30 p.m. CCC Chorus & Acapella Ensemble Concert, D. Flyer Theatre May 14 7 p.m. Dental Pinning, Civic Hall INSIDE : May 15 6 p.m. Foundation Scholarship Reception ( invitation only ) CCC Student Enters College at Age 47, page 2 May 16 10 a.m. CCC Graduation Rehearsal, Papiano Gym & Tent Public Safety Tips for Commencement, page 3 May 16 noon Graduation / Thank You BBQ, Madison Courtyard Spring Dance, page 3 May 16 2 p.m. OLOL Nursing Graduation, Tent/Truman Courtyard May 16 6:30 p.m. Academic Awards Ceremony, Civic Hall What’s Coming to Nelix in April, page 4 Internaonal Day at CCC, page 5 COMMENCEMENT DAY The Marketplace Pantry, page 5 May 17 8:15 a.m. Faculty/Administration Robing (Halpern) Video Game Night at the College, page 8 9:15 a.m. Faculty Medal Presentations Emergency Telephones and AEDs, page 8 10 a.m. Procession begins outside Halpern under overhang Read Pablo’s Post Page 4. April is Naonal Community College Month. 2 The Campus Press ▪ April/May 2019 After 30 Years, Why I Decided to Return to School and Attend CCC College Service Announcements D773 A WW `3 J` U`JA_ — Camden County College student Angelique Moore, le , once worked at FedEx Express as a courier. Married with children, she also worked in the family’s home remodeling business while taking care of parents and grandparents and other people’s children. By Angelique Moore A Personal Journey CCC Student Guest Writer of Reflection fter 30 years, here’s why I decided to return to school and attend Camden County College. A There’s been a few memorable days in my life; the birth of my children is the top of that list. There is my first roofing job I completed with my own crew. I recall my first win representing our family business in court, and my last night on stage doing stand-up comedy. There are track meets, basketball games and boxing matches mixed in those memories long since forgotten; but the day I graduated high school was like swimming the ocean and reaching the shore. The last happy memory I have about school was in the 6th grade. So when I finished grade school and started Community College of Philadelphia in 1988, I can honestly say it wasn’t because I wanted the education. I wanted to be able to say, “I’m in college!” I was interested in the experience only, with making new friends and staying out all night. I do not think I even had a GPA. Three semesters later, I dropped out to start a family and never looked back. At 30: Ten Years and Four Children Later…“Ghost Mom” Ten years and four children later, I was coming up on my 30 th birthday without ever even considering going back to college. I was happy and content with my life. I was married with children, a home, a dog and a thriving family home remodeling business. It was around that time the housing market was about to take a nose dive, so I started driving for FedEx Express as a courier. It was just enough money to keep everything afloat through the drought of work. We saw a lot of generational companies go under. But I just kept putting in more hours, then my husband’s grandmother got sick and she moved in with us. Then I transferred stations to be closer to home, so I could stop in on my breaks to check in on her. Then my father got sick and he moved in with us and the pressure continued to rise. Through the years we took in my husband’s cousin, and abandoned baby (until we found his father and moved them in down the street, so we could help them). Camden County College Policy on Non-Discriminaon in Educaonal Programs A family in our neighborhood fell apart and the teenage children were left behind in a Camden County College complies with Title VII of other aspects of its educational programs or activities, house without utilities, so we moved them the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the including vocational programs and vocational into our home as well. At one point, there Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the opportunities, are not made on the basis of any of were seven of us living in a 950-square ft., Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in these factors. Inquiries regarding these laws may be four-bedroom house. I worked 20-hour days, Employment Act of 1967 and New Jersey’s Law directed to the Dean of Students Office, Taft 236, so the kids called me “ghost mom”, because I Against Discrimination. These laws prohibit Camden County College, P.O. Box 200, Blackwood, would pop up in my FedEx truck in the most discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, NJ 08012, (856) 227-7200, extension 4371; peculiar places: football games in other national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, marital [email protected] or to the Executive Director townships, on a group of the kids walking status, affectional or sexual orientation, sex, familial of Human Resources, Camden County College, P.O.