Issue 94 - October 2013 - Somerset Community College
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Issue 94 - October 2013 - Somerset Community College
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Somerset Campus • Laurel Campus • Casey Center • Clinton Center • McCreary Center • Russell Center The SCC News and Viewpoints Since 2000 September 2013 Bridge A Student Publication for Somerset Community College Volume 14, Number 1 Meet the delegates... they’re working for you Mark Twain visits SCC SEE PAGE 5 Former SCC student passes SEE PAGE 3 By Dominic Rodruigez Besides academics, there is an orchard of opportunities at SCC waiting to be harvested, from tuition waivers, grants, and scholarships toward a hard-earned degree to an array of potential affiliations and networks that will last a lifetime. Claiming these infinite treasures can be as simple as reaching up and grabbing them. The revamped Student Government Association (SGA) is one such example of the low-hanging fruit waiting to be picked. SGA is “by the students for the students,” but is backed by Tracy Casada, Dean of Student Affairs, and PTA Program Director and SGA Faculty Sponsor Dr. Ron Meade. The ranks of SGA Executive Officers now feature the newly established position of delegates, who act as ambassadors for SCC’s various campuses and centers. The delegates play the dual role of representing the student body at their locations within the SGA, while representing the SGA to their student body. According to Meade, SGA Delegates are also responsible for coordinating activities at their respective locations, enhancing the student college experience. The new delegates expressed their commitment toward establishing new opportunities for their fellow students. “I believe if we offer students incentives and activities of interest, they would be more interested in our school and would become more involved in extracurricular activities,” Chelsea Westerfield, Surgical Technology Major and Laurel Campus Delegate, said. The delegates have already been working with students, faculty, and outside networks to enhance the “college experience.” “I have brought in local martial arts instructor Master Kenny Kidd to give a free self-defense class at the McCreary Center this semester, free to the public,” said Shawn Frazee, Pre-Physical Therapist Major and McCreary Campus Delegate. “I, of course, brainstorm with my fellow SGA officers and Ron Meade the SGA faculty sponsor, on a regular basis about campus, club, and community event ideas.” The delegates are working diligently to solidify the new positions for future students. “Since this is the first year there has ever been delegates from each center it will take a while to get things off the ground,” said Jesse Murrell, Library Science Major and Russell Campus Delegate. “It’s my goal that by the end of my term I will have made sufficient progress to pave the way for my successor.” Dino Melgoza, Business Administration Major and Somerset Campus Delegate, has a specific set of goals for his campus. “I would like to focus on encouraging community, equality, and a safe environment for students transitioning from high school to college,” he said. “I would like to promote the positive aspects of this school and everything See “Delegates,” Page 5 SCC Theatre premieres ‘A Superhero’s Best Friend’ SCC auditions open to the public SEE PAGE 8 By Steve Cleberg Somerset Community College Theatre’s upcoming film project, “A Superhero’s Best Friend,” came into being in what SCC’s Theatre Director, Steve Cleberg, considers the best of circumstances. The film will receive a public presentation in SCC’s Stoner Little Theatre on Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm. Before the premiere, SCC Theatre will present the encore showing of a twelve-minute film entitled “A Moment of Delusion.” The short feature, shot in the summer of 2010, will be screened as a tribute to one of its performers, Jr Sroufe. There is no admission charge for the event. “A Superhero’s Best Friend” tells the story of a young man by the name of Patrick, played by former SCC library assistant Aaron Whitehead, who has always wanted to be a superhero. In spite of the fact that he knows all there is to know about comic book mythology, he can’t seem to make the grade. It isn’t until Patrick makes a startling discovery and enlists the assistance of his best friend and roommate, played by former SCC Theatre major Jeremy Boggs, that a path to his dream seems pos- sible. Cleberg recalls that, in the fall of 2012, “One of the assignments for my Dramatic Writing Workshop class was to create a screenplay for a short film.” Cleberg was impressed by the quality of all of the screenplays that evolved from this assignment, but one of the scripts got him thinking. “We generally shoot a film project during the summer and I had a number of screenplays in development, but I didn’t have one with just the right mix of characters,” he said. That’s how SCC Theatre major Emily Singleton’s class pro- ject became a production project. “It occurred to me that it was the perfect opportunity to put into practice my philosophy that the college classroom should be a place where things are not only taught but where things get done,” Cleberg said. He informed Singleton that he planned to shoot her script and proceeded to go into preproduction. Drawing from SCC’s open auditions, Cleberg put together a cast of SCC students, former students and faculty as well as members of the Somerset commuSee “SCC Theatre,” Page 4 Page 2 Opinion viewpoint the bridge - September 2013 COMMENTS, OPINIONS & LETTERS He said / She said Miley’s VMA performance And besides that, who makes these Haven’t you heard? Miley Cyrus shook her hoo-ha on television for money. And rules? More importantly, why do we care so much? people are still outraged about it. For Pete’s sake, it’s real simple— She’s only been doing it for ten years change the dang channel. While you’re now, but suddenly it’s a problem. Why? What’s that you say? Your twelve-year- sitting there watching in disgust, fueling your fire for another “how-could-she” old looks up to her? Well, Miley isn’t twelve anymore. LET conversation with your friends, she’s getting exactly what she wanted: her name IT GO! lingering in your mouth Is it fair of us to now and mind the next morncriticize her for trying ing. to compete with the All the while, there crowd of performers she are only hundreds of farhas more age approprimore-important things ateness too? At some you could be discussing. point during her life she Like that sick s.o.b who must shed the “Hannah Managing Editor kidnapped and tortured Montana” image and those poor young ladies come into her own. And it’s not really our place to decide what “her before committing suicide himself. What gives him the right to be such a coward own” should be. In essence, we create these monstrosi- and take the easy way-out? Or how about the sick Syrian rebel who ate the heart and ties we call celebrities. We put so much pressure on them. Be liver of a soldier? Hey, how about the perfect, make all the right choices, be poor homeless families living in your own a role model, don’t drink, don’t smoke, backyard? That’s right, let’s keep ignoring the real don’t do drugs, don’t use foul language, issues, keep playing pretend and picking and the list goes on. But the truth be told, most us can’t apart the lives of those we’ve temporarily make it through one day without break- placed on pedestals. That way we can all sleep better at ing at least one, if not more, of those very night. rules. By now we’ve all seen the infamous to keep people interested. VMA performance—or should I say the Having said that, I realize many of most infamous of all the infamous VMA you are the “party girl/boy” types who performances—many, many times. But I love that nonsensical, party-style, clubstill don’t feel that Miley was the most hopping jumble of noise and bad lyridisturbing thing about Miley’s perfor- cism that’s being played on the radio mance. these days. For you people, I say shame Although she did some very obscene on you. It is your fault that Miley Cyrus things that night, most of us can say cannot just be a country musician in the that we at least halfvein of someone expected her to do like Taylor Swift, just that. who to my recolI feel that the lection has never most disturbing swung naked thing about the from a wrecking show was the show ball while licking itself. a sledge hammer The music and yet is still able News Editor the star’s perforto be a successmance of the music ful role model for should be at the top of the priority list young women. That is what Miley started for anyone who tunes in. And while I’m out as, and that is where she had her best not going to argue whether or not Miley music. Cyrus is a good musician, singer, or even I feel that Miley Cyrus’ recent videos artist (I’ll save that for another time), I and provocative performances represent a have to say that the bells and whistles of desperate cry for help and attention. I can the whole debacle were way too much. feel Billy Ray’s achey, breaky heart shatTypically, this level of “spectacle” tering as he watches not only his daughmeans that at the core of everything, there ters downward spiral, but also the millions is a crappy song (or in this case, multiple of people (see: degenerates) cheering her crappy songs) that needs tons of visual aid on as she makes her descent. The new and old Bridge staff Coming soon... By Amanda Patterson Members of the staff for fall semester 2013 are (front row, from left) Managing Editor Amanda Patterson, J.R. Harmon, Christen Miracle, and Flaura Seals. Back row— Leslee Burdine, Dominic Rodriguez and News Editor Tomas Zamora. By Tomas Zamora thebridgescc.com Bridge The A Student Publication for Somerset Community College September 2013 • Volume 14, Number 1 “The Bridge” is distributed to all SCC campuses and is available on the web as a PDF file on SCC’s website—somerset.kctcs.edu— under Current Students/Student Life Managing Editor: Amanda Patterson • News Editor: Tomas Zamora Staff: J.R. Harmon, Dominic Rodriguez, Flaura Seals, Leslee Burdine, and Christen Miracle Graphic Design: Marlene Keeton Faculty Advisors: Jeff Harris - Content, and Stuart Simpson - Production Send correspondence to: sccthebridge@yahoo.com the bridge - September 2013 Letter to the editor Campus News Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians “odious” Terri L. Hall wrote a letter to the editor for the May 2013 issue of The Bridge in direct response to a letter titled “U.S. Should Not Support Israel’s Treatment of the Palestinians” written by English professor Richard Krause for the February issue. Hall argued that Krause’s claim that “Israel has the Palestinians cornered in Gaza and is now depriving them of freedom and resources” was “compelling unless you know the whole truth.” Krause now responds to Hall’s assertions: Dear Editor, Terri Hall says in your May issue that comparing Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians to the genocide of Hitler’s regime is “odious.” What is odious is that a people who suffered the horrors of the holocaust would treat millions of Palestinians in much the same way. What is odious is the brutal 2008 attack on Gaza killing 1,400 people and in the midst of the attack Congress passes a resolution in support of Israel. What is odious was the silence of our newly elected President at the time. When 1.6 million Gazans with 40% unemployment are confined to 139 square miles, when lists of food and building materials are blocked from entering, when no one is allowed in or out of Gaza except at check points controlled by Israel, when Reuters reports in 2011 on the U.S. diplomatic cable saying that Israeli officials “want to keep the Gazan economy on the brink of collapse” in what Noam Chomsky calls the largest open air prison in the world, when the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions reports that 27,000 Palestinian houses have been bulldozed by Israel since 1967, something is dramatically wrong. Something is also dramatically wrong when the United States gives Israel $3,000,000 every day when Israel’s economy is already 16th among 187 nations in the world. Israeli per capita income is 30 times that of Gaza. When Congressmen are afraid of their careers being ruined if they openly discuss even fair treatment for the Palestinian people, something is wrong with our democracy. When only the U.S. blocks every Security Council resolution critical of Israel, something is dramatically wrong. Harvard and University of Chicago scholars Mearsheimer and Walt point out in detail how our one-sided policy in the Middle East is hurting the United States, but even their scholarship had to first be reviewed in England. Terri Hall says “in one year, Israel authorized JR Sroufe 1961-2013 By Amanda Patterson Former Managing Editor and advocate for The Bridge, Robert L. Sroufe Jr., age 51, of Somerset passed away July 23 in his home after a long illness. He was born October 3, 1961 in Somerset. He was a beloved husband, father, musician, and actor, and he loved fishing. Sroufe managed The Bridge from fall 2009 through the spring of 2010. A man of great intelligence and an unusual sense of humor, Sroufe left many readers highly amused with his editorial pieces. “He was very clever and witty, the exit of 18,000 Palestinian patients from Gaza to Israeli hospitals for medical treatment.” That means that from a population of 1.6 million fewer than fifty people a day were allowed to seek medical treatment in Israel. Terri Hall also says Israel has no plans to “expel” the Palestinian people. Palestinians were already forcibly expelled from their villages in 1948. Generations, currently 35%, still live in refugee camps. There is no place for them to go hemmed in by Israeli planes, ships, and landlocked check points. So they build tunnels. The Christian Science Monitor said in July 6, 2011 that the Red Cross deputy Mathilde De Riedmatten was quoted out of context saying that there is “no humanitarian crisis” in Gaza, as Terri Hall points out. In the May 5, 2011 interview Riedmatten said, “The ICRC is concerned about the fact that the 1.5 million people in the Strip are unable to live a normal and dignified life. Almost no one can leave the Gaza Strip….The strict limits on imports and the almost absolute ban on exports imposed by Israel make economic recovery impossible.” Of course Terri Hall saying that Hamas ironically means “sword” is doubly ironic considering that Israel secretly possesses over 300 nuclear warheads without signing the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. To say, as Terri Hall does, that “the world repeatedly blames Israel for their problems” and “the conflict is about the supremacy of the Almighty God of the Hebrews” and “Destruction will be a fate of the United States…if we continue to…strong arm Israel…and legitimatize her enemies” certainly puts an end to all rational discussion, though the latter comment does contain a grain of truth in its implied threat. Google the “Samson Option” to find out more about that threat. Sincerely, Richard Krause which worked well with his editorial duties,” says Stuart Simpson, co-advisor for The Bridge. “But he was very serious about the paper.” Sroufe was active in SCC’s theatre and film program, acting in several productions, including A Moment of Delusion, a short film that will be screened in Sroufe’s honor at the Stoner Little Theatre at SCC on Saturday, September 21 at 6 p.m. He was also an accomplished drummer, performing with Faubush Hill, a well-known local band, for several years. Jeff Harris, the other faculty advisor for The Bridge, remembers Sroufe for his passion. “JR was excited about everything—his music, his writing, acting, politics, social issues, you name it,” Harris said. “His life was extended by several years thanks to a kidney transplant, and he did not waste that time, not a second of it.” As an editor, JR “called it as he seen it,” and his editorial piece from the October 2009 issue of The Bridge does a terrific job illustrating his sense of humor, as well as illuminating the common quandaries of students, no matter the year. Page 3 It’s my prerogative By JR Sroufe, October 2009 I guess I really should get started writing my Bridge column. I mean, I do have a deadline looming over my head and all. But the thing is, I’d rather be talking on my Blackberry or checking my email and social media sites. I couldn’t possibly go 10 minutes without being in total contact or seeing how many of my friends and acquaintances are maintaining the same level of total availability. Sometimes I like to text people just to say “WTF R U doing?” If they fail to reply within a couple of minutes, I fear for their personal safety, or wonder if they don’t like me anymore. This, by no means, indicates any level of insecurity on my part. My selfconfidence is well-documented by the vast number of people that are on my contact lists on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Some of those people I’ve never even met in person, that’s how popular I am. The other day my math instructor actually had the unmitigated gall to interrupt me in order to tell me to stop texting in my algebra class. How dare she? I paid for the course; it’s for me to decide how much I intend to take from it in terms of mathematical knowledge. It’s not like I’m ever going to use that stuff anyway. If I do need it at some point down the line, there’s always Google. Speaking of algebra, we have a test tomorrow… I think I’ll call Bob and see what he’s up to, and see if he’s studied for it. Better yet, I’ll call him so we can get together later and text/call our other friends together. That would be cool. The last time we did that, we ended up calling each other, because we both forgot the other was there. Maybe we can find someone who knows what the math instructor said about reversing those signs when we do those circle calculations, I wasn’t really paying attention. I suppose I could just put off writing the column until tomorrow. Someone just Super-Poked me on Facebook, and I just got a Raspberry Vodka Martini sent to me on MySpace. I can’t wait to send a Blackberry Margarita with a rum chaser back to them. That’s so much fun. I might just send one to everybody. The column can definitely wait; a dear, dear friend of mine is apparently having some personal problems. Their MySpace status message says “Thinking about what U said 2 me. Y do U want me in agony? U no who U R.” I simply must get involved here. I can’t conceivably allow them to deal with this by themselves and 582 other people. They’re obviously reaching out for support. Shucks, I almost forgot, I have to go back to the movies and see ‘The Inglorious District 9 Informant Basterd’ again. I missed most of it last time because Connie called me in the middle of the scene where… heck I don’t know, I was texting before that. Anyway, she was having trouble spelling “hotmail” and needed to check her email. I don’t see why they use such big words on the internet. You shouldn’t have to be smart to be able to use a computer. I had to hang up after a few minutes anyway and text her back. Those rude jerks around me at the theater kept shushing me the entire time we were talking. I had a good start on my column yesterday evening, but got a pop-up that had an interesting picture of a lady in various stages of undress, inviting me to view her webcam. That’s an offer I just can’t refuse. It turned out to be a real bummer though, because once I clicked on it, a whole lot of ads came up, my computer slowed down, and now it doesn’t work anymore. Who is General Failure anyway and why was he reading my hard drive? Monday I was going to do some research for the column, but on my way to the library, Eddie called. So being the safe driver that I am, I slowed down in order to take the call. It’s hard to hear with all those other drivers honking their horns, so I just flipped them off and kept going. Sure, I might have missed a red light or two, and almost sideswiped that Hyundai, but I didn’t, so no harm – no foul. By the time I got to the library, finished my conversation with Eddie, and drank my Full-RockMonster-Bull-Throttle energy drink in the parking lot, the library had closed. They really should stay open longer. Not everybody stays up during the day if they’ve been playing World of Warcraft all night. Yeah, I suppose getting that column done would be the thing to do, but doggone it; I just don’t have the time. I have far more important things to do. The deadline can wait. Campus News Page 4 Safe and hassle-free driving By J.R. Harmon As I sit in my car, white knuckled hands gripping the wheel, piercing strobe lights seem to rip through the back of my neck as a tall man with a large brimmed hat approaches my vehicle. Did I run a light? Did I cut someone off? All I can think of is, “I cannot afford another ticket!” As the fall semester begins for KCTCS students and many adjust to busy class schedules, it is easy to forget common road rules which can result in costly tickets and delayed arrival times. The good news is that such hassles can easily be avoided by following a few simple tips: Be courteous “Many drivers will call me buddy, dude, and boy,” said Officer Duffy Sutton of the Kentucky State Police. “(But) respect will carry drivers a long way.” Sutton, a 25-year veteran of the KSP, said that law enforcement officials understand that people do not like to be pulled over and that they will often become frustrated. While a certain amount of attitude is acceptable, he said, there is a limit. Drivers will get much further if they stay calm and courteous. In addition to being courteous, Sutton advises drivers to follow a couple other common sense rules when they are pulled over: do not get out of your vehicle and do not make any sudden movements. A frustrating experience for drivers can become a dangerous situation if they do not remain calm. Stay focused According to Sutton, obeying common traffic laws is paramount. Most drivers are pulled over for common mistakes, such as not using turn signals, not coming to a complete stop, running traffic lights and speeding. Whereas these actions may be the consequences of a driver waking up fifteen minutes before class begins, in the eyes of the law this behavior could be indicative of some type of malicious intent or at least a dangerous disregard for fellow drivers, he said. Speeders can expect to pay tickets of around $133 with an additional $2 for every mile over the speed limit. “We are not trying to take money from the average working man,” Sutton said. “But there are penalties to be paid. And the courts will allow you time to pay fines.” Know your limits Many drivers have heard that if you are traveling on the highway and put your cruise control seven miles over the speed limit, you are generally safe from receiving “If a driver is honest with me I am more likely to work with the person...” —Officer Duffy Sutton, KSP a speeding ticket. According to Officer Sutton, that is generally true. Law enforcement officials do have the discretion to consider variables, such as flow of traffic, unnecessary passing, weaving in and out of traffic, and road conditions. Office Duffy Sutton Kentucky State Police “When I am approaching the vehicle I think about what has caused this driver to violate the law,” Sutton said. “Not everyone receives a ticket; that is up to the officer. But being courteous and not telling the officer that you have a friend who will get you out of a ticket helps.” Be honest Police use a few different methods for detecting speed, including laser guns, which are extremely accurate. Still, officers will likely ask “Do you know how fast you were going?” or “What’s the hurry?” Honesty in that moment can go a long way. “If a driver is honest with me I am more likely to work with the person,” Sutton said, adding that he understands there may be factors that might cause a person to violate the law. “If you communicate those issues it will make a difference.” Once a student arrives at campus, the opportunities for violations and hassles diminish, but they’re still there. Operations Security/Safety Manager Kenny Estep of SCC encourages students to follow a few useful tips: Leave extra time “Many students, especially those coming from high school, are used to assigned parking spaces and in the beginning of the semester do not allow enough time in the morning for parking,” Estep said. Having extra time is important in finding spaces and also in negotiating the spaces that are found, Estep said. “When designing the parking spaces we had to make them narrow to allow for more spaces,” he said. Though many students complain that there is not enough space, Estep maintains that there is room enough for even large vehicles—if drivers are careful and take their time. Cars visible, valuables invisible Student safety is important to Estep, and he cautions students to park in well-illuminated areas when they know they will be on campus after dark. “Think ahead to those evening classes,” he said. “During breaks between classes, after other vehicles have left, move your car to a more visible area.” Estep also advises students to protect their vehicles and valuables, such as cell phones, books, and jewelry. “Keeping vehicles locked and valuables out of sight is always a smart thing to do,” he said. SNAP to it Estep advises everyone to sign up for SNAP notifications. SNAP is a system set up by KCTCS to warn students and staff about weather conditions and other emergencies. While students should be getting SNAP alerts automatically, if their contact information is not current the important updates may be going to a default home phone number. Estep says that students can update their contact information at the KCTCS home page. the bridge - September 2013 Laurel campus community sporting their college colors. College Colors Day By Amanda Patterson Faculty, staff and students turned out Friday, August 30th in their SCC colors for a photo opp to show off their favorite school colors and logos. Unfortunately, there was something missing across those fancy SCC logo t-shirts. A mascot. Back in the day—meaning the first couple decades of SCC’s existence—a Cougar prowled the halls of Meece, Stoner, and Cooper, as evidence of SCC’s feline mascot could be seen everywhere. (If you look at the glass above what was once a doubledoorway in the center hallway in Meece, you will find a small trace of what used to be—a blue Cougar sticker. What happened to SCC’s Top Cat, you say? I’m not quite sure. In fact, no one seems to know why the Cougar faded from view. I’m not even sure why the issue of the missing mascot, which has been brought up in this paper on more than one occasion, continues to go unnoticed. It shouldn’t. Until students roar as the mighty Cougar of SCC once did, our shirts may continue to be drab, lifeless, and mascot-less. And that would be a shame. A mascot isn’t just a figure on a shirt or a silly costumed character at a game. It’s a symbol of what students believe their school is for them. It represents something. Whether it’s a cougar with its prideful roar, a bear standing fierce and strong, or even a yellow-jacket buzzing busily and stinging swiftly, it gives students something to rally around. No matter what SCC speaks to you, don’t we deserve a mascot that speaks for us? SCC Theatre Dana Floro, Caitlyn Wheeler, Felice Parish, Elyjiah Streeter, Anna Ashburn, Camden Harris, John Golden, Eli Hutchinson, Josh Carey and John Alexander. Further information regarding SCC’s “A Superhero’s Best Friend” can be obtained by calling the Box Office at (606) 4516766. You may also enquire by email at Sherry.Crabtree@kctcs. edu. Additional information can be obtained on the program’s official Facebook page by searching “Somerset Community College Theatre & Film.” Continued from Page 1 nity. The project was shot over the summer and was edited in the late part of the summer. Aside from Whitehead and Boggs, “A Superhero’s Best Friend” also features appearances by Mark Isham, David Cole, Chris Harris, Chip Hartley, Jane Correll, Brandi Fitzgerald, David Cross, Cheyenne Willis, Whitney House, Jeff Harris, Shane Morgan, THE BRIDGE WANTS YOU! Are you a student, faculty or staff member at any SCC campus or center? If so and you have any news, photos, or events you would like published in the paper, e-mail the managing editor, at: apatterson0076@kctcs.edu the bridge - September 2013 Delegates Robert F. Brock portrayed author Mark Twain in a Chautauqua performance at the Somerset campus Tuesday, September 17. It is the first of several Chautauqua programs sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities Council that will be performed at SCC this academic year. Brock, an assistant professor of theatre at Lindsey Wilson College, recently served as the artistic director at Kentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave. Continued from Page 1 it has to offer students.” Other delegates include political science major Ashley Garret, representing the Casey Campus in Liberty, KY; and cosmetology major Stephanie Walker, representing the Clinton Campus in Albany, Kentucky. The eligibility criteria to be a Delegate operates around the academic calendar year (Fall 2013 – Spring 2014) and stipulates students must: *be at least half-time (six credit hours) students of SCC at the time of spring election and be enrolled as a full time student (12 or more credit hours) for the following fall semester; *maintain permanent residency in the Commonwealth of New SCC veteran’s club will focus on making easier return to class By Dwayne Johnson VSOC president The Veteran’s Service Organizational Club is a fairly new club to Somerset Community College. Our goal is to aid veterans returning to the classroom with any obstacle that they may occur. We are available to veterans, their family members, and members of the National Guard and Army Reserves. We can assist the veteran with paperwork issues as regards to the Department of Veterans Affairs, provide feedback to the college on veteran’s concerns and issues, and provide a mentorship program for those veterans just returning to the classroom. Our mission is to ensure the veteran has the smoothest transition possible from the military to the college environment. We know how difficult it is to adjust back to the civilian world because we have been there. The club meets the fourth Thursday of each month, with the Campus News exception of November which will be the third Thursday, at 3 pm in the Alton Blakley Building in room 111. We understand that there are students who did not serve in the military who would like to be involved with our veteran students. Our membership is open to anyone who has an interested in what our veteran’s go through as they adjust to the classroom. We are currently working on our Veteran’s Day celebration for the college. We have confirmed that Travis Martin will be our guest speaker. Mr. Martin is not only a veteran, but also a former student at Somerset Community College. The celebration will take place in the Meece Auditorium on November 11 from 10 am-12 noon. Everyone is invited to attend. Anyone wishing to obtain additional information about the club, or who may be interested in becoming a member, can contact the club president Dwayne Johnson at djohnson0496@kctcs. edu. Page 5 Kentucky, and *have a grade-point average of 2.50 or above. The SGA has been revamped with a fresh wave of determined intellectuals. Driven by that “passion for success” and determined to be trendsetters, the executive officers for the academic year of 2013-2014 are as follows: Sitting at the top of the pyramid of the executive officers for the academic year of 2013-2014 is President and nursing major Berniece Combs, who has also been awarded a very selective position on the KCTCS Board of Regents as student representative. She also takes time to partake in other student functions and organizations, including the Leadership Team and the vice president position of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors in Action. The SGA vice-president is physical therapist assistant (PTA) major Donna Mosby. She also serves as President of Phi Theta Kappa and participates in the Physical Therapy Student Organization, the Martial Arts Club, and the Student Ambassador program. Also, PTA Major Brittany McKee serves as SecretaryTreasurer, ascending from the woods of Whitley City. For more information about student government and student organizations you may contact the following: tracy.casada@kctcs.edu Tracy Casada Dean of Student Affairs ron.meade@kctcs.edu Dr. Ron Meade, PT PTA Program Director, SGA Faculty Sponsor Campus News Page 6 the bridge - September 2013 Dr. King’s “Dream” at 50 By Dominic Rodriguez “How far have we come?” asked Elaine Wilson, Director of Cultural Diversity, at the conclusion of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech, shown during SCC’s celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the speech on Aug. 28. A large and predominately white audience pondered that and other issues as they discussed what student Patty Lane described as “The greatest speech of all time.” The key navigators of this event were Wilson and faculty members James Taylor and Ron Mace. Dr. King’s speech was originally given at the Mall in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963 and was heard by the quarter of a million people of different races in attendance. The event featured celebrities Paul Newman and Bob Dylan, as well as many civil rights leaders of the day, including Asa Philip Randolph and Clarence B. Jones. Besides students and faculty, SCC’s 50th Anniversary event was attended by Dr. Wanda Dotson. “How far have we come?” asked Wilson. “Have we come far enough?” “Being passive, life passes you by,” she said. “...You have to get involved to make change” toward racial acceptance and equality. Mace, a communications instructor, pointed out critical details within the oratory itself. “If you listen closely you can hear (gospel singer) Mahalia Jackson say, ‘Tell them about the dream Martin!’” Mace said. At that point, King laid aside his prepared text and began the legendary “I have a dream” portion of his address. Mace spoke of the unity the March on Washington fostered. The attendees were experiencing “a hot day in D.C., after marching all day,” he said, coaxing the audience to relive the scenario by asking, “Was there food? Was there water? Did they have time to sleep?” Martin Luther King Despite the size of the crowd and the conditions Mace described, “There were only two people arrested,” he said. He continued by sharing a personal experience from his past: “I remember when they still had segregated water fountains,” He said. “Have we overcome that hate?” “ Tell them about the dream, Martin.” —Mahalia Jackson “Those who forget history are doomed to make the same mistake,” he added. “All change starts within you.” The floor was then opened for discussion. Local Somerset resident and church official Terry Lynn described her disgust for the disrespect of Barack Obama, America’s first president of color. She said that Dr. King and President Obama both represent turning points for African- INTERNATI Somerset Community College’s American and people of other cultures. But she fears that racial inequality continues. “Children don’t learn about Martin Luther King in school!” she said. “The system favors white history. Black history is only one month of the year.” Another student, Patty Lane, shared her point of view regarding racial inequality by describing her experience when she first moved to Kentucky from Ohio in 1995. “I couldn’t believe the degree of racism that still existed in the south,” she said. “Parents need to start talking to their kids. When I was growing up, I didn’t see a color difference.” Mace told the audience the 1954 Supreme Court case Brown Vs. the Board of Education was a milestone for expanding Civil Rights, adding that “[It was] not just for one race but for the United States.” But that spirit may not guide our thinking as often as it should today. Clearly, our society is still dealing with racial discrimination, Mace said. “I know it, you know it! It’s there!” he said to the silent audience, “[It’s] not going to be perfect harmony because we’re human.” “After 50 years we see progress, but there’s still progress to be made.” Wilson closed the discussion by asking the audience a rhetorical question referring to the tolerance of racial prejudice as well referring to a very importance concept that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was implying in his signature speech. “Peace or Violence?” Wilson asked. “People who are being oppressed and discriminated against desire change and equality. Their reaction can be to respond with peaceful demonstrations or violence.” Wilson then ended the program with a prayer. L NA FESTIVAL Listen to the World: Exploring Music, Culture and Language SCC medical assisting “Unite to Save Lives” Relay for Life team members accepting the awards were, left to right: Nettie McQueen, Debra Elam, Joy Manning, Crystal Young, Carla Christian, Sherry Shepherd, and Chloe Young. Those not present but who participated are Phyllis May, Tina Meier, Vicki Broussard, and Angela Riley. SCC Relay for Life team recognized SCC’s Medical Assisting students were recently recognized for team efforts and creativitiy at the recent Laurel County Relay for Life Awards Ceremony in London. The following awards were presented to the SCC “Unite to Save Lives” team: First place: Best Derby Hat, Best Wagon, Best Box Car Race, Best in Egg Toss, Good Sport Team Award. Second place: Strong Tower of Hope, and Best Tent. The team raised $1758.00 for the American Cancer Society through fund-raising events during 2012-2013. “We are so proud of our students each year for all their hard work and many hours of service,” said Debra Elam, team captain and assistant professor in the medical assisting program. Cosmetology students look back to the 1950’s for a lesson in style Cosmetology students at Laurel south flash back to the 1950s. Cosmetology students at SCC’s Laurel Campus south recently “travelled” back to the 1950s for a lesson in styling hair. This era was full of finger waves and pin curls that are still commonly used today. The students enhanced the all-day lesson by styling their own “big hair” and dressing in poodle shirts and wearing bandanas. Once the styles and the outfits were complete, the students held a photo shoot and a fashion walk to show off their creations. And, while the students put much time and effort into the lesson, they found that learning can also be fun. 2013 Locations and Dates Wednesday, Oct. 2: Frank X Walker, 11 a.m. . Laurel Campus Thursday, Oct 3: Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurel Campus Thursday, Oct. 3: Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Casey Center Thursday, Oct. 3: Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russell Center Tuesday, Oct. 8: Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clinton Center Wednesday, Oct. 16: Festival . . . . . . . . . . McCreary Center Thursday, Oct 17: Festival . . . . . . . . . . . Somerset Campus the bridge - September 2013 Campus News Page 7 Campus News Page 8 Theatre auditions open to public By Christen Miracle On August 26th and 27th students and members of the community gathered in Stoner Little Theatre on the Somerset campus to audition for two upcoming theatre productions. The two directors that held auditions were Sherry Crabtree, director of Readers Theatre, which will premier on September 27, and Steve Cleberg, director of Spoon River Anthology, a play which will premier on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Crabtree has led Reader’s Theatre for many years and appreciates its unique format. “The beauty of Reader’s Theatre,” Crabtree said, “is that actors get to use scripts during the production.” Cleberg stopped short of calling Spoon River Anthology a musical. “Spoon River is really a play with music rather than a fullfledged musical,” he said. “We are trying to set it up so that we can do another full-fledged musical next fall. We’re hoping that the addition of music to Spoon River Anthology will be a step in that direction.” There was a variety of different people who auditioned both nights, and all were excited for the opportunity. “This is just one more thing I can cross off my bucket list,” Somerset resident Tonya Brown said. “It should be a challenge, but I’m excited.” Cleberg was very pleased about the outcome of the auditions. “Our regulars are always energetic and enjoyable to work with, but I am always impressed by the the bridge - September 2013 “At our electric co-op, we know the owners. Because we are the owners.” Innovation • Integrity • Accountability Commitment to Community said. “I am glad they opened auditions up to the community.” Katie Lowe, a returning theatre major, was happy to see new faces interested in the program and is already looking forward to the spring semester, when she will make her directorial debut. “I am really excited,” Lowe people I’ve never seen before,” he said. “We had a good group of new people to infuse some freshness into the season.” Be sure to check out Reader’s Theatre on September 27. Readers Theatre has free admission. Spoon River Anthology will be premiering the weekend before Thanksgiving. Locally owned for 75 years by you, our members, South Kentucky RECC is dedicated to providing quality electric service. Our employees, who are your friends and neighbors, work hard for you and our community. Visit us on the web at www.skrecc.com. 925 North Main Street • Somerset • (606) 678-4121 Meet or get re-acquainted with the staff of The Bridge By Leslee Burdine Amanda Patterson Managing Editor Amanda Patterson is beginning her second semester with The Bridge and her first as its managing editor, and she isn’t afraid to set high goals for SCC’s award-winning student publication. “I want to produce the most awesome newspaper ever,” she said. Patterson is known for her quick wit. When asked “If school did not exist, what would you be doing?” She answered, “Sitting at home watching Jerry Springer.” The one thing that Patterson wants to get out of her experience at SCC besides a good education is lifelong friendships. Her favorite memories involve the births of her daughters, Madison and Aniston. Contact Amanda Patterson at apatterson0076@kctcs.edu Tomas Zamora News Editor Adjusting to life in a small town after moving from California, Tomas Zamora is not just another face in the crowd. He is busy trying to balance life as a husband, a dad, a student and a musician. The road to success hasn’t been an easy one, but Zamora’s prevailing quality is perseverance. Zamora moved to Kentucky hoping for success in school and work and is satisfied with his SCC experience to date. His reason: “Teachers, faculty, and staff care more here than in California.” Zamora is in his third semester with The Bridge, his first as news editor. Contact Tomas Zamora at tzamora0003@kctcs.edu Leslee Burdine Staff Writer Leslee Burdine is in her first semester as a staff member for The Bridge. She is on schedule to graduate in the spring with an Associate in Arts degree. Burdine wants to transfer to either Campbellsville University to major in either Early Childhood Education or Social Work with a minor in Christian Ministry or to a University that offers a Counseling degree option. She graduated from Somerset High School in 2011. Burdine enjoys writing, shooting archery, being creative, and listening to Christian music. Contact Leslee Burdine at Lburdine0003@kctcs.edu J.R. Harmon Staff Writer J.R. Harmon has always been on the go. Moving from Texas to Michigan before finally settling in Kentucky, Harmon grew up the restless sort. The oldest of three children, he joined the Army in 1988 and had three deployments to Iraq. He was awarded the Purple Heart for battlefield injuries. Since leaving the military, Harmon has been working toward an Associate in Arts degree and is in his third semester with The Bridge. He is majoring in education and minoring in journalism at EKU. An avid runner, Harmon has competed in several area 5Ks. He has a ten-year-old daughter and a total of five nieces and one nephew. Contact J.R. Harmon at jharmon0006@kctcs.edu Christen Miracle Staff Writer Christen Miracle is working to complete an Associate in Arts degree and plans to transfer to EKU for a degree in journalism with a minor in middle school education. She graduated from Saline Christian Academy in 2012. Miracle enjoys writing, and after working for The Bridge during the spring semester, decided to stay on staff and to pursue a degree in journalism. She enjoys volleyball and has a special affinity for woodworking. In fact, Miracle has won five national titles in woodworking and has made different types of furniture and a hope chest. Contact Christen Miracle at cmiracle0035@kctcs.edu Dominic Rodriguez Staff Writer Dominic Rodriguez has moved around a lot. He has lived in Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, Virginia, South Carolina, Upstate New York, Georgia, Arizona, and lastly ended up in Kentucky. Once he graduated high school, Rodriguez decided to join the Air Force. He was administratively discharged in December 2008. In spring 2011, he started his college career at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, and wants to complete his Associate’s degree here at SCC and graduate in spring 2014. An aspiring rap artist, Rodriguez is in his first semester as a staff writer for The Bridge. Contact Dominic Rodriguez at drodriguez0030@kctcs.edu Flaura Seals Staff Writer Flaura Seals is pursuing a journalism degree, so she decided to join the staff of The Bridge this semester. She graduated from Rockcastle County High School in 1998, and one of her friends inspired her to continue on with her education. She enjoys singing at Shady Grove Church of God, riding four wheelers, fishing, and swimming. Some of her favorite music is country and gospel, including the music of Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae. “I am all over the map with music,” Seals said. 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Bernice Combs, Student Government Association president, stood arm in arm with Student Ambassador Starla Roark and Donnia Vanschoyck, an SCC recruiter, to help serve students that steadily came to enjoy the grilled free lunch and great atmosphere. Trent Pool, longtime admissions adviser who also assists with the SGA, was on hand as the head burger flipper/dog turner, and said that he has participated in this annual event since he started at SCC. BAT Club supports Hester’s fight with cancer By Flaura Seals “There is no easy way to say this but you have breast cancer.” When Crystal Hester heard those words from her doctor, “time literally stood still.” “All I could think was ‘this isn’t real...this can’t be happening,’” she said. Hester is a nontraditional former SCC student who was recently diagnosed with an invasive and aggressive form of breast cancer, after finding a golf ball-sized lump in July. She didn’t face the moment alone. Her mother, Barbara Gabbard, and one of her best friends, Stacy Blake, stood by her side. “It was my friends’ tears that brought me back,” Hester said. “All I knew was that beating this is my only option. I have no doubt I’ll be fine – anything else is not an option.” And what gives this lady her strength and drive to fight cancer? Family, faith and friends. “I have always known that I have amazing family and friends, but they have surpassed any expectations,” said Hester, the mother of two beautiful children, Kailie and Jaycee. On August 16th Hester underwent a modified radical mastec- tomy, a procedure in which the entire breast is removed. To help ease the burden of hospital stays and weekly trips to the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, friends of Hester show their support by providing meals or gas cards on a routine basis. They also rally together to sponsor different fund-raising events, like the SCC BAT Club that recently hosted a “Cookies for Crystal” bake sale at the annual fall cookout. Amanda Maggard, an instructional specialist at the Laurel SCC commons and member of the BAT Club, is a lifelong friend of Hester’s. “She’s strong, she’s a fighter and hers is not an ‘if’ but ‘when’ attitude,” Maggard said. The newly found cancer hasn’t just affected Hester’s body but her home life as well, turning it upside down. “My family has taken over taking the kids to their sporting practices, which is hard for me, as I normally don’t miss anything they are involved with,” she said. “But I am grateful they still have family there to support them.” Some fun lazy weekends with the kids have been replaced by 104-degree fevers and IV’s. Due to doctor appointments conflicting with the children’s school schedule, Hester’s friends sometimes have to pick her children up. Hester firmly believes that faith in God and many prayers steadily going up on her behalf is what’s keeping her sane through the hard days of late. “I have felt them [prayers]... My faith has only gotten stronger,” says Hester, who attends Steeles Chapel Christian Church. “I feel God is giving me this in my journey so that I may use my experiences to help others.” Hester, who has maintained a 4.0 GPA and made the Dean’s List, was told that her scholarship to Union, where she plans to earn a degree in social work, will be waiting on her when she is ready to return. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and because so many people have been touched by breast cancer in some way, there is often a feeling of wanting to help someone going through this monster of an ordeal. The opportunity is at hand with Origami Owl orders being taken and cake pop bouquets being sold, with all proceeds going to Hester’s family. Anyone interested in ordering these items or simply making a donation may contact Hester at crystal.hester81@gmail.com Crystal Hester (left), all smiles with her newfound faith of beating breast cancer, with her friend, Cricket Weaver. Campus News Page 12 After several years of avoiding consoles, Blizzard entertainment has finally brought one of its largest franchises back. Diablo 3, which is now available on Playstation 3 and XBOX 360, is an excellent choice for rpg fans, or fans of loot-fest type games. The console version of Diablo 3 offers players much of the same content as the PC version, with a few bonuses. Most notably, the game does not require players to have an internet connection to play, which is a large reason, in my opinion, why the PC version was vastly unappealing. M a n y c o m munities around this area have a hard time gaining a broadband connection. For these players, the console versions of this game are the only way to play. Another important thing to note about the console versions of Diablo 3 is that they allow for the bridge - September 2013 The Playground: Diablo 3 and Outlast multiple players to play on the same console. This is another important factor for players without high speed internet, as much of the game’s fun factor comes from dungeon running with a group of friends. Graphically, the game looks amazing. Players will find plenty of eye candy as they use specialized attacks to mow through dozens of enemies at a time and plunder the loot left behind. The leveling system brings a lot from the g a m e ’s predecessor (Diablo 2) and there are several ways to l e v e l up each of the games c h a r acters which encoura g e experimentation. It could take players several play-throughs with different characters before they find the one that they enjoy the most. To summarize, the console versions of Diablo 3 are very By J.R. Harmon The question on everyone’s mind is “Can Ben Affleck pull off Batman?” Other big-name actors and seemingly obvious fits George Clooney and Val Kilmer all but killed the franchise. And Affleck has already bombed as the Daredevil. The populaces are asking, does he have the “superhero” chops? Affleck has proven himself numerous times in action films, and with his chiseled jawline and playboy looks he will fill the requirements for a philanthropist bachelor with no problem. There will be pitfalls, but I think Affleck will give a good performance, and his main endorser, Kevin Smith, can finally redeem himself for recommending Affleck as Daredevil in the first place. Over the years, Batman has been played by several actors. Lewis G Wilson, Robert Lowrey, and more notable players like Adam West, Michael Keaton, Kilmer, Clooney, and Christian Bale have donned the famous bat cowl. It will be interesting to see how Affleck takes on the role. In my summation, besides the ridiculous gravelly voice, Christian Bale has delivered the most convincing, well-rounded Batman/ good. However, due to the steep price tag of $60, players who are not hardcore fans of this game series or even this type of game By Tomas Zamora News Editor should hold out until it goes down in price. Considering that many PC players were able to get the game for free, it’s hard to imagine console gamers paying such a high price simply because they play games on a console rather than a PC. Outlast As an under-the-radar PC title, Outlast has very little to prove in the horror gaming scene. However, this game exceeds at creating an atmosphere of tension and fear. The game follows a journalist who has decided to investigate an asylum in Colorado. After just a few minutes, it becomes apparent that this guy has made a bad decision. The game does a very good job of making the player feel helpless, as there is very little in the way of weapons. The only thing this journalist shoots is his video camera. The video camera also serves as a way of seeing in the dark with its night vision function. Players will find, however, that the battery life of the camera is horrible. One would think that if he was going to perform a huge investigation into the shady practices at the asylum, he would have the foresight to get some better equipment. The games inhuman enemies are terrifying, sure, but the game shines most brightly in its humanto-human interact i o n s . Monsters are expected to be s c a r y , which is why the games nonhuman enemies begin to be a little more predictable as the game goes on. The humans that inhabit the asylum are where the real tension is built. Players will find themselves on edge as they enter a room that has been set on fire by Who is the Batman? Bruce Wayne. Unlike Clooney, Kilmer, and Mr. Mom (Keaton), Affleck is sure to represent both sides of the coin equally. Directors have played a huge role in setting the tone of the Batman movies in the past. In the early days the Batman movies were almost a Saturday serial edition created for the silver screen, but director Tim Burton brought us a commercial version that appealed to the masses, a dark comic book world which put us in the mind of the old 60’s POW and ZAPP days. By the fourth film, Nerd Box: Things nerds love Joel Schumacher went over the top with some cheesy bad guys, which may have worked in the past but audiences had grown more sophisticated. The recent trilogy helmed by director Christopher Nolan developed the perfect blend of light and darkness required for the representation of alter ego Bruce Wayne and the brooding Batman. Batman is a tortured soul because he watched his parents die at the hands of a criminal; it was that motivation that moved Wayne to fight evil. Who is Batman without a “good” bad guy? an inmate who is sitting calmly amongst the flames, repeating that he had to do it. The graphics are most unsettling because they are not the best. The game’s reliance on shadows and an overall lack of light lends more to the atmosphere than anything else. While the design of the asylum doesn’t display the best graphics this generation has to offer, it certainly does make players feel fully immersed in a hopeless quest to escape the horrors and uncover the truth about what is happening. W i t h Halloween just around the corner, this is an excellent choice for horror fans to pick up. As I mentioned earlier, the game does an excellent job of making players nervous and will have them turning their lights on all throughout the house just to make sure there isn’t anything (or anyone) lurking in their bathrooms or basements. And over the years a menagerie of players that no one can forget characters played by Arnold Schwarzenegger (Dr. Freeze), Danny DeVito (The Penguin), Jim Carrey (The Riddler), Jack Nicolson (The Joker), and Health Ledger (The Joker). Without bad guys Batman would be pointless, it takes some rather motivated warped individuals to push Wayne’s buttons and test the bounds by getting under his skin. I wonder who the next warped contender/s will be to make Bats go crazy. I would like to see a reprisal of Catwoman, because we all know Ben is good at “quirky” romances or lesser-known players like Clayface could take full advantage of CGI effects. The buzz around the bat cave is that Affleck is too old, but this only adds to the credence of the character. In a Justice League filled with super powered aliens at the end of the day Batman is simply a man with expensive gadgets and needs to be played with a vulnerable side. Only “bat” time will tell but have no fear the fans have and will speak if Affleck’s reprisal is insufficient. In this comic book nerd summation, I say two bat thumbs up and let’s give Ben a chance. KENTUCKY Campus News the bridge - September 2013 Page 13 UNDERGRADUATE AND Classes Meet Locally in Somerset or COMPLETELY ONLINE GRADUATE DEGREES IN 18 – 24 MONTHS One night a week, One class at a time Transfer up to 80 hours of previous college credit Business Management Courses Adult Development and Life Assessment Business Finance Christian Worldview International Business Management Organizational Communication Business Statistics Group Dynamics Business Law Systems Approach to Organizational Change Marketing Concepts Macroeconomics Analysis Human Resource Management Management Issues Policy and Strategy Managerial Accounting Strategies for a Values-Aligned Climate 1-888-MCU-GRAD • WWW.MIDCONTINENT.EDU Campus News Page 14 the bridge - September 2013 Three tips for a more successful college experience By Christen Miracle Sometimes it’s hard to get back into the groove of college after a summer filled with long, fun nights and lazy mornings of sleeping in. That’s why I am going to give you three tips to college success. I won’t promise you they will give you an easy A, but I do promise they will make your life a little easier. Tip #1: Get Your Rest Everyone suffers when they haven’t had enough sleep. And maybe you’re the type who makes everyone around you suffer as well when you’ve not slept well the night before. Make life a little easier for yourself and everyone else and try to get at least eight hours of sleep. I know what you’re thinking-”That’s impossible! I work a job, go to college, and have kids!” But you have to ask yourself, “Do I really need to go out on a school night and have a fun with friends, or roam around on Facebook after I get off work?” You could be resting. We all Ten Words or Less An opportunity for those at SCC to talk about end-of-semester thoughts... without getting too wordy need fun time, but save it for the weekend. Tip #2: Get Organized The key to getting enough sleep and still having some down time you won’t regret, is making a schedule and sticking to it. Keep a daily calendar. I think as college students we have all had a “Was-that-due-today?” moment. A daily calendar can prevent that from ever happening. Your calendar is your best friend. Take it everywhere with you. In fact, you probably already do and don’t even know it. You know that phone of yours? Most phones have cal- endars built in that will even provide daily reminders. If you plan your schedule wisely, you probably will have some down time to have a night out with your friends on the weekend. Tip #3: Start Right As college students, we have tight schedules and it seems as if we are always in a rush. We all have probably had to skip breakfast while running late and, as a result, had to deal with everyone hearing our growling stomach in class. Skipping breakfast is never the right option. No matter how much sleep we get, it is almost Back-to-school bar-b-que chicken By Amanda Patterson Classes are well under way and the hustle and bustle of busy fall schedules is eating away at our time. But that doesn’t mean we have to eat on the run. It’s actually much cheaper, quicker, and even tastier to try this awesome crockpot creation! Ingredients: •2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast •10 oz. can condensed tomato soup •1 large onion, chopped •1/4 cup apple cider vinegar •1/4 cup sugar •1/8 tsp. pepper Jennifer Bailey Frank Carothers Willough Smith What is the craziest thing you did this summer? Planning a oneyear-old’s birthday party. First summer off in 20 years, spent a lot of time with family. I didn’t do anything crazy. What should the SCC mascot be? Lynx. The bald eagle, but that’s illegal. A paradox? The Mighty Geese. What do you waste most of your time doing? Facebook. Watching the news channel, discussing how we are going to bomb a country that’s already bombing itself. Watching Netflix. What type of music would you like to hear at the Coffee House? Contemporary Christian and Southern rock Folk music from the ‘60s and ‘70s like Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin. Classical, it’s calming to me. impossible to focus without any food in our stomachs. So have breakfast on the go. But skip the sugary candy bars that will give you an immediate rush but will cause you to bottom out later. Have a granola bar with a bottle of orange juice, or a peanut butter sandwich with milk. Grab a piece of fruit and drink a bottle of water. Have some extra time? Make some eggs or oatmeal. You will be surprised at what a nutritious breakfast can do for your mood and your ability to focus. As we all struggle to climb the ladder to success in college, I hope these three tips will help you reach your goals. Preparation: Combine all ingredients in 4-5 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours until chicken is tender and thoroughly cooked. I like to shred my chicken like pulled pork, then lay it atop a bed of these fabulous onion straws: •1 cup all-purpose flour •1 teaspoons salt •1/8 teaspoon pepper •1 cup vegetable oil •1 large onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings Preparation: 1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. 2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place onion rings in flour and coat well; then carefully place in hot oil. 3. Fry onions 7 minutes, or until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, and serve immediately. It’s the perfect meal to have as you wave bye-bye to the relaxation of summer and hello to the hectic pace of fall. We may have plenty on our plates, but at least we can make room for something easy and tasty! the bridge - September 2013 Campus News Page 15 Campus News Page 16 the bridge - September 2013 Find Your Calling at ™ Dr. Michael V. Carter President Michael Carter Welcomes You to CU Somerset! Campbellsville University continues to enjoy our long-time partnership with Somerset Community College. Our new additional classroom space at the Somerset Education Center allows more courses for students in this region! See how CU can help you attain your education goals in Somerset Classrooms, Online, or at the Main Campus! Classes are starting now! Give us a call like these folks did and start your new future! • Early Childhood Education • Social Work • Criminal Justice • • MBA • Theology • RN to BSN • Master of Special Education • • Master of Organizational Leadership • Cindy Dishman, Admissions Counselor CU Somerset Education Center cjdishman@campbellsville.edu ™ CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY SOMERSET 606.451.8474 See her in the SCC Transfer Center and the Somerset Education Center (next to the Pulaski Area Technology Center) Christ-centered higher education for Pulaski and surrounding counties.