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May 2015 Volume 45 Issue 8

For the Students,by the Students

Remembering Dental HygieneStudent, Lauren Michelle KellyHannah AustonLayout Editor

On March 26, 2015, Lewis and Clark Community College student Lauren Michelle Kelly died at the age of 23, just months after completing her degree in Dental Hygiene.

Kelly was born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that affects the mucous producing cells that become thick and clog the lungs.

Kelly accomplished many milestones throughout her life. At a young age, Kelly participated in softball, soccer, gymnastics and dance, but her greatest passion was riding and showing paint horses.

Kelly was named the winner of the American Junior Paint Horse Association Youth Member of the Year in the summer of 2010. From the age of 13, she also ran her own graphic design business named LMK Design, with several of her ads featured in various equine magazines.

As her health began to decline, Kelly shifted her focus toward academics. In the summer of 2014, Kelly was the first in the history of L&C’s Dental Hygiene program to be selected as a district student delegate to attend the American

Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Annual Session.

Kelly graduated from L&C’s Dental Assisting program in May 2013, the Dental Hygiene program in December 2014 and was president of her class. She was also a peer mentor to many students throughout the two programs.

“Lauren was a natural leader. She did everything she could to lead and she was excited about becoming a professional,” L&C Dental Program Coordinator Chris Hallstead said.

After graduating from the Dental Hygiene program, Kelly posted on Facebook, “Education is something no one can ever take away from you. This road has been long and hard, but it has also been rewarding. I am so happy to be able to put a few extra letters behind my name. #RDH”

Some feel that diseases, such as cystic fibrosis, would define who they are as a person, but Kelly lived her life proving otherwise.

To learn more about CF or how you can get involved to make a change, visit cff.org.

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Photo from L&C FlickrDental Assisting Academic Excellence Awards were presented to Eve Beaumont, Bailey Braun, Sharise Bryan, Stephanie Bushby, Samantha Chappell, Kara Garrott, Lauren Kelly, Autumn Stalf and Lauren Woodson at the 36th Annual Honors Banquet in 2013.

Photo from lc.eduKelly was the first in the history of L&C’s Dental Hygiene program to be selected as a district student delegate to attend the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Annual Session.

Photo submitted by Debbie KellyKelly models her dental loupes while in the clinic.

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Campus News

Asian Lady Beetles Infestation at Lewis and ClarkMaxine CameroCopy Editor

Faculty and students of Lewis and Clark Community College have noticed a recent bug problem this spring. Asian Lady Beetles, which are closely related to the common ladybug, have infested cracks and openings throughout campus.

One way to distinguish an Asian Lady Beetle from a normal ladybug is that the non-native insect has a white head with black spots in the shape of an “M”. However, ladybugs are known to have black heads with small white dots.

The Asian Lady Beetles come from eastern Asia, were brought overseas to eat aphids and other plant sap eating insects. The invasive beetles were first discovered in Louisiana in 1888, and have since then spread across the U.S. and parts of Canada.

Reid Memorial Library is one area that has been a hotspot for these bugs:

“As far as I can tell, they don’t do any actual damage. They’re more of a nuisance than anything,” Greg Cash, assistant director of Reference Services, said. However, the Asian Lady Beetles do leave stains and can produce an unpleasant odor.

Cracks and crevices in bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, and Reid restaurant have been turned into a home by the Asian Lady Beetles.

“I’ve noticed the Asian Lady Beetle problem at school, I think as long as they aren't a threat to the students then it’s nothing to be concerned about. They’re just bugs and ladybug-ish bugs at that,” Radio Broadcasting major Makena Carmen said.

L&C is aware of the present bug problem that may be nothing more than annoyance, but still requires attention.

“The college uses Garella Pest Services and they have done spot treatments at various locations on campus where the

beetles have been a problem. Garella will also do a campus-wide treatment this fall to reduce the beetles’ presence next spring,” Gary Ayres, retired L&C vice president of administration said.

For those wanting to dive deeper into the insect world and learn more about

their behaviors and makeup, L&C offers an applied entomology class to those interested. The course description can be found at http://catalog.lc.edu/, along with all other offered classes.

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Zachary Shaw Copy Editor

At an awards ceremony in Utica, Illinois, on April 10, the Lewis and Clark Community College Student Newspaper, The Bridge, placed in four categories, including: best website, headline writing, editorial writer of the year, and general excellence.

The Illinois Community College Journalism Association (ICCJA), which annually holds both a fall and spring conference, recognizes student newspapers and staff members who create and publish exceptional content for their respective schools.

With 18 community colleges throughout the state submitting works in more than 20 different categories, leaving with four awards of their own was a priceless moment for The Bridge.

“I am very proud of the awards and recognition we received at this year’s ICCJA conference. We had a lot of good entries, so I felt confident we would walk away with something, but the fact that many of the schools we were up against actually have journalism programs is something our students, who come from various majors, should feel especially proud of,” The Bridge Adviser, Laura Inlow said.

The L&C newspaper is made up of a small

staff, but has several members with past experience. Editor-in-Chief Athena Whitty (since the spring of 2014) is in her last semester before graduating, but has made overhauls to the newspaper that have paid dividends in the form of ICCJA awards, The Bridge’s first awards since 2012.

“The staff’s hard work paid off at ICCJA. While I'm sad that this is my last semester at The Bridge, it’s great to leave on a high note and bring home several awards. It has been very rewarding to work with such a phenomenal group of students; I will miss every single one of them,” Whitty said.

Associate Editor Darick Earney placed second in the headline writing category for his title: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to STL Comic Con.”

“I generally write my own headlines for my own amusement. I don't expect anyone else to enjoy them except for me. So the fact that the ICCJA awarded me for an original headline made me feel as if my need to clown around from time to time is a good thing,” Earney said.

Earney will be returning next semester fulfilling the same role, to aid the 2015-2016 Editor-in-Chief Hannah Auston, current layout editor. Returning Bridge members also include, Web Editor Johan Bester, who called the first place award for web design a total group effort of the staff.

“It is very satisfying to be rewarded for all our efforts. All the other awards the team brought home underscore the fact that this was a team effort.,” Bester said. “It’s not just one bright spark that won ‘the mother-lode’; we have good chemistry as a team and that carried the day. The work I do just showcases the talent of the team. I’m honored to be part of this, and I say let’s continue with the good

work for the next year!” The Bridge is looking to build upon this

year’s success; to find out more about the L&C newspaper or interest in joining the staff for this coming fall visit www.lc.edu/thebridge or the office located in Caldwell 1311/1315.

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Photo from L&C FlickrShown from L to R: Eric Welch, Hannah Auston, Paige Jarden, Athena Whitty, Darick Earney, Julia Johnson and Zachary Shaw with the awards won during the conference.

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The Search for The Dancing Man

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March 5 started the hunt for the “Dancing Man.”The social media search started due to a post

on UK based 4chan, an imageboard site for anonymous users, that included two pictures of a man dancing in a pub.

“Spotted this specimen trying to dance the other week. He stopped when he saw us laughing,” a 4chan user said.

When the man had become a victim of online harassment, Twitter user Emma Roid took a screenshot of the 4chan post, and shared it saying, “Twitter, can we find the man in this photo and tell him that he is beautiful and we love him?"

The following day, on March 6, after 10,000 tweets under the hashtag “FindDancingMan” spread across the internet, the man was located. The hashtag was created by Cassandra Fairbanks, who is also the creator of The Freethought Project, which sets out to encourage and grow creativity among people.

The Dancing Man was identified as a London resident named Sean. In Sean’s honor, a party in Los Angeles was organized for him by Fairbanks. Famous musicians, such as Pharrell Williams, have pledged money to the cause, along with other celebrities like Ellie Goulding who have voiced their support of Sean.

While Lewis and Clark Community College has not had a major incident of bullying, it is an issue they would address with the student body if necessary:

“If there were instances that necessitated programming to educate students on the harm bullying does, we could invite speakers, show movies, have a panel discussion, contact professional theatre groups, etc. There are many options available to educate students about the effect bullying can have,” Jared Hennings, L&C student activities adviser said.

A campaign was created by Krista Vitt in order to hold a party for Sean on GoFundMe.com, a crowdfunding platform to raise money for various causes.

A $2,000 goal was set for the party, and 23 days after the campaign was started, more than $40,000 had been raised.

Vitt announced any money collected over the $2,000 goal would be donated to anti-bullying charities.

A donation of $10,000 was donated to Kidscape, a UK-based charity that teaches young people, their families, and even professionals how to handle bullying. For more information on this charity visit http://www.kidscape.org.uk/.

"I think that anti-bullying charities are needed in today's school environment, because bullying can destroy people's lives. I think that the charities are a good way to help prevent, as well as inform people of the bullying happening at schools, and elsewhere," Brennen Larson, Associate of Science major at L&C, said.

Visit http://bit.ly/1DkcCSn for a list of anti-bullying charities and associations to see how to get involved.

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Zachary ShawCopy Editor

The month of April serves to raise awareness to the issue of sexual assault. However, this problem is still looking for more support and help to resolve this dilemma.

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), it is estimated that an act of sexual assault occurs every 107 seconds within the United States. Almost 70 percent of these incidents go unreported to police enforcement.

RAINN broke down the national average of sexual assault crimes, specifically for rape. For every 100 rape incidents, 32 are reported, seven lead to arrests, and only two of the 100 rapists will serve jail time.

This problem is gaining more attention and awareness with work being done by many organizations trying to bring light to the subject, but for victims of sexual assault, help isn’t coming soon enough.

“It [sexual assault] has been here all the time, but it hasn’t been focused and talked about like it is today,” Eldwyn Lewis, a Lewis and Clark sociology professor, said.

A long list of both short and long term effects that are common with sexually assaulted men and women include: shame, guilt, boundary issues, denial of its significance, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, paranoia, isolation from others, and several other detrimental health problems.

One stigma of being sexually assaulted, that is seen in many victims, is their tendency to blame themselves for the event. This is in addition to outside people stating that they [the victim] are the ones responsible for the attack.

“From people I have worked with that have been assaulted, some of them already blame themselves (even though they should not be blaming themselves) and feel shame. So of course having other people "add" blame and criticism only makes them more distressed and alone,” L&C Psychology Professor Chad Keller said.

Keller’s point moves the conversation toward the aggressor, or person responsible for sexually assaulting the victim.

While each aggressors motive to commit their crime vary in a wide array, some assailants can appear no different than a regular person.

“I think there is a tendency to want to assume that somehow, perpetrators are so different from the ‘average person,’ but they are not necessarily all that different from the ‘average person’,” Keller said. “I think we do this because it gives us a false sense that something horrible like this could never happen to us because we don't know anyone who could do this. However, they can be the person sitting next to you in class, or your coworker, or your sibling, or your friend.”

Several different organizations fighting to pass better public policy, educate the public, and aid the victims are calling for donations to fund this change in society.

To help say no to sexual assault and make a difference, visit: http://nomore.org/donations/, http://bit.ly/1Fc6Zf6, or http://www.nsvrc.org/donate.

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Dear Athena,

I’m graduating in a couple weeks, and I’m moving on to the next chapter in my life. I’m transferring to a four year university over six hours away, where I know no one. I’m basically starting my life over: no friends, new city, new school, and I’m going to be living with a stranger. I’m super excited to make this transition, but I’m also scared at the same time. Do you have any advice on how to quickly fit in, and make this new place feel like a second home?

Sincerly, An Anxious Transfer Student

Dear Anxious Transfer Student,

Moving away from home and everything you know can be overwhelming, but doing some research before the big move can help make the transition smoother.

Start researching your new address with plugging it into apps like Urbanspoon and Yelp to see what is nearby. Yelp offers reviews and directions for restaurants, hospitals and shopping centers.

Most universities and colleges also have a student life section on their main website. Look through the offered groups and clubs on campus and see if any interest you.

This is a great way to meet other students with similar interests who are most likely in the same situation you are, being away from home for the first time.

Also, staying active can keep your mind on

what is going on around you instead of focusing on what you are missing about home.

Check to see if your new college class has a Facebook group. This way, you can connect with other students when you are accepted to a school, instead of waiting until move-in day.

Before leaving home, setting up a Skype account for yourself, and family members that aren’t tech savvy, can keep you in touch with your loved ones. Walking family through how to sign in and use Skype is much easier in person than over the phone.

Whether you have a dorm room or your own apartment, decorate

the space to make it yours. Just a few simple touches can improve the overall mood, which leads to a better college experience.

During the decorating process, take time to set up a study area with limited distractions. After all, maintaining grades are important.

The most important thing to remember is to soak up the experiences of being away from home and remembering you aren’t alone in being homesick.

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In early March, news broke out confirming that the highly anticipated Batman video game, “Arkham Knight," had received an “M” (mature) rating from the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).

This will be the first time that a Batman video game has received any higher than a "T” (teen) rating.

According to Imagine Games Network’s (IGN) website, the rating was given due to the adult content within the game, such as: curse words, torture sequences, and sexually suggestive neon signs, some that read “XXX” and “Live Nude Girls."

“I think most fans of the character would be prepared for adult themes in such a game as this. He [Batman] is called ‘The Dark Knight’ for a reason, and the most recent round of films by Christopher Nolan

have prepared people for a more mature interpretation of the character,” Steve Higgins, a Lewis and Clark English professor, said.

The controversy over the game’s rating has raised many questions as to how underage fans of the previous games will have access to the newest entry in the series, or how it will affect Batman’s image.

“Young Batman fans will definitely still have access to the game. We also need to make sure that young people playing these games understand that torture is real and know that it is happening around the world and even here at home,” Professor of Sociology Jenn Cline said.

The game is the third and final installment of the Batman ‘Arkham’ series. The first game, ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum,’ follows Batman’s journey in a psych ward that is being overtaken by his arch nemesis, the Joker.

‘Batman: Arkham City,’ the sequel to the first game, picks up where ‘Asylum’ leaves off with Batman, this time, fighting in a city struggling to find a cure for a poisonous serum called ‘Titan.’

The final game, ‘Batman:

Arkham Knight,’ is set to follow the Scarecrow, who reappears for the first time since ‘Asylum,’ to take over Arkham City with the help of the Joker’s girlfriend, Harley Quinn.

For more information on the

forthcoming ‘Arkham Knight’ game and it’s controversy, visit gamerant.com, or http://bit.ly/1Mpniq8 to read the full length IGN article regarding Batman’s new mature rating.

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Features

Hatheway Displays the Many Art Talents of Students

Lewis and Clark Signs Transfer Agreement with Webster University for Nursing Degree ProgramPaige JardenStaff Writer

On Wednesday, April 15, Lewis and Clark Community College President Dale Chapman signed a dual admission and transfer agreement with Webster University President Beth Stroble.

This agreement is to help L&C students in the Associate Degree Nursing program (ADN) complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program (BSN) with Webster University, in an easier and more economical way.

“[This agreement] is important to our students for the future,” Dean of Health Sciences Donna Meyer said in her speech before the agreement was signed.

L&C has set the trend with this agreement, according to Webster University officials.

“This is the first agreement we’ve made,” Ciera Field, admissions representative for Webster University, said. “We currently are in the works with other colleges, including SWIC.”

Students who participate in L&C’s ADN

program will have their application fees at Webster University waived. Also, students will be given the opportunity to complete dual work at Webster and L&C simultaneously, giving students the ability to work on both their ADN and BSN. This will allow students to not only achieve their degree in a much shorter time, but do so in a more financially conservative manner.

“This is about you [the students], especially after the changes in healthcare,” Jenny Broeder, chair of nursing at Webster University, said.

This agreement is allowing the option of more doors to open to the students of the L&C Nursing Program:

“This is an incredible opportunity. I can’t even describe how excited I am about this,” Stephanie Johnson, student trustee at L&C, said.

To learn more about the dual admission and transfer agreement, or the L&C ADN program visit: http://bit.ly/1EiF3FH.

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Photo by S. Paige AllenStudents honored with awards at the Student Art Exhibit are (L to R): Alexis Heacox, Qynce Chumley, Eleanor Wright, Nicole Leith, Julia Johnson, Jeanne Meyer, Jill Gaines, and Carole Hillman.

Photo by Karen HancockSpecial Recognition Award winner Eleanor Wright stands beside her artwork at the Lewis and Clark Community College Student Art Show.

Photo by Julia JohnsonWebster University President Elizabeth Stroble signs new nursing agreement with L&C President Dale Chapman.


Features

Talk to the BridgeWhat was your favorite class this semester and why?by Julia JohnsonPhotographer

“Human Inheritance with Ryan Ferguson. I just find it interesting and a nice break from the routine.”

-Tim Swan, Jerseyville, Psychology major

“Children’s Literature with Liz Burns. I really love reading and critiquing the writing.”

-Krista Milan, St. Louis, Missouri, Child Development major

“Drafting because it’s the only class I have this semester.”

-Eric Myers, Jerseyville, Marine Biology major

“Child Growth and Development with Melissa Bachelor, I enjoy the class because Melissa is a great teacher and goes above and beyond.”

-Celeste Crowell, Carlinville, Child Development major

“Mass Communication with Mike Lemons. Media is everywhere so it’s nice to learn how it’s all done.”

-Alex Kodros, Godfrey, Art and Broadcasting major

“Painting I with Chris Brennan. Painting is something I love to do and it’s kind of like a little escape from the stress of my other classes.”

-Stephanie Woolsey, Girard, Dental Hygiene major

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The recent “Gamergate” movement has led universities across the U.S. to stop taking gaming seriously, in part because of how the video game community behaves.

Gamergate, which started in August 2014, is an internet-based group of people who claim that they are concerned with the integrity of gaming journalism.

The movement started after Zoe Quinn, a female game developer, announced her game “Depression Quest” on several news websites and received positive reviews on websites like, Steam and Gawker.

Quinn’s ex-boyfriend, Eron Gjoni, claimed Quinn exchanged sex with a game reviewer for positive feedback. These allegations can be seen on Gjoni’s personal online blog, thezoepost.

This caused many readers to question the integrity of gaming journalism, but their reasoning varied. Some supporters of the movement gave reason because

Quinn was simply a female gamer, while others said due to the rumor she “slept” her way into positive reviews.

Following the controversy of the allegations, many members of Gamergate harassed Quinn by sending death and rape threats to her home address, claiming that her actions were proof that women shouldn’t be in the gaming industry.

These actions garnered the movement more attention, prompting gaming companies, news websites, and reviewers to all chime in with mixed opinions regarding the subject.

“It’s disgusting how these people

treated Zoe Quinn. These people do not represent the ideals of gamers,” Computer Science major Brennen Larson said.

The movement gained more publicity after a Twitter and Reddit user, named 8bitbecca, explained her recent experiences caused by Gamergate.

8bitbecca worked at an undisclosed university as a video game archiver. Due to the rapidly moving technology industry, many older video games have been lost because of their inability to be played on newer equipment.

A video game archiver, however, collects and catalogs video games to ensure that they will never be lost. In

essence, creating a library for video games.

Because of how Gamergate presented itself in the media, 8bitbecca was told that her funding would be cut. Her university no longer wanted to be associated with video games because of poor public relation consequences.

Many people, gamers and Gamergaters alike, questioned what purpose video game archiving does have.

"You can learn a lot of things about history, even from things that are not necessarily worthy of archiving, but we can look back at these things and learn a lot about people’s opinions and beliefs from them," Diana Lefevre, literature professor at Lewis and Clark Community College, said.

To learn more about Gamergate, visit its Reddit page at: http://bit.ly/1w7fgvy, and to find more information about 8bitbecca, visit: http://bit.ly/1BYZFlh

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"You can learn a lot of things about history, even from things that are not necessarily worthy of archiving, but we can look back at these things and learn a lot about people’s opinions and beliefs from

them."

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On May 4, “Star Wars” fans around the world celebrated the unofficial holiday that is “Star Wars Day,” while sharing their opinions on the film franchise’s upcoming sequel - “Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens."

CBS news's website explains that the holiday’s origin is theorized to date as far back as May 4, 1979. The reason for this is linked to Britain’s former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, in winning her first election.

After her win, a news article was released by the London Evening News titled: “May the fourth be with you, Maggie,” making a reference to the popular line: “May the force be with you” from ‘Star Wars.’

What some of those who are unfamiliar with the holiday may not know, is that it is also considered to be a two-day holiday by some who celebrate it.

Starpulse.com describes how, in recent years, fans have taken it upon themselves to create a sequel to “Star Wars” day, following May 4, titled “Revenge of the Fifth,” a

reference the franchise’s sixth film, “Revenge of the Sith."

“‘Revenge of the Fifth’ is really more of a pun to me. The real ‘nerd holiday’ is May the fourth. I will typically try to view all, or at least my favorite, films and dress up like a character, if I can,” Associate in Science major Matthew Schilling, Jr., said.

Fans have even more cause for celebration with this year’s upcoming installment in the “Star Wars” saga set to release Dec. 18.

On April 16, the second official teaser trailer for the newest was released online, revealing two

familiar characters from the saga, Han Solo and Chewbacca.

“The Force Awakens” is set 30 years after the events of the original trilogy’s last film, “Return of the Jedi," keeping fans in suspense of who will make a return to the screen:

“I try to keep my ‘wish list’ for the ‘Episode VII’ at a minimum, to avoid disappointment, and what not. But I would really like to see the return of classic characters like Chewbacca, Han Solo, Darth Vader, and my favorite, Boba Fett,” Schilling said.

Some fans have high hopes for

new Star Wars film director, J.J. Abrams, whose recent projects include the “Star Trek” reboot movies and “Super 8.”

“Abrams will do great because he understands human nature and is a realist. The best film in the entire saga is “The Empire Strikes Back," and that one was directed by Irvin Kershner,” Francis Corby, L&C associate professor of English, said.

For more on “Star Wars Day” and the upcoming sequel, “Star Wars: Episode VII," visit screenrant.com

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Local/Lifestyles

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Godfather’

Zachary ShawCopy Editor

In 1897, Scott Bibb, an African-American citizen of Alton, brought a lawsuit to court against the city for denying his children access to the nearest public school. On April 20, the case was brought back to life.

Organized by the Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission (ISCHPC), “History on Trial: Alton School Cases,” is on a three date tour, reenacting the groundbreaking lawsuit filed by Bibb. Performed by the Depaul University Theatre School, the play made its way north, from Godfrey (April 20), to Springfield (April 21), and finished its final production in Chicago (May 4).

Since 2011, the ISCHPC has been funding and producing the “History on Trial” play series, which attempts to recreate historical Illinois State Supreme Court cases that are then performed throughout the state.

Former reinvented court cases include: “The Retrial of Mary Surratt,” “The Insanity Retrial of

Mary Todd Lincoln,” and “Habeas Corpus Hearings of Joseph Smith.”

This year’s play cast featured eight stage performers, with Darren Jones, filling the role of Bibb. Jones has more than two decades of acting experience, serving in more than 50 total plays, videos, films and commercials.

However, with all his other acting roles, Jones felt the part of ‘Bibb’ was special:

“It was a great responsibility, and an honor of course, but we didn’t know the story before we heard it, so it was an education for us. It was great to portray something that really happened, and actually maybe some people where it happened didn’t know too much about it. So it was nice to show them how far their community has come,” Jones said.

Those in attendance at the Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis and Clark Community College were also able to listen to several different dignitaries speak in a panelist format, regarding the play and the “Bibb v. Mayor and Common Council of the City of Alton” court case.

Among the panelists included:

Milton S. Wharton, a retired criminal court circuit judge, Kenneth Spells, Alton Schools Superintendent, and William D. Haine, an Illinois State Senator.

The actors received a round of applause and praise by the panellists for their reenactment.

“I loved it. I absolutely loved this play. I’ve walked these streets

and lived three blocks from the old Washington School…This play and the events surrounding the history of the city are national issues that I’ve always considered issues of race and how we live with one another as fellow citizens to be the key to survival of the American experiment,” Haine said.

The Illinois Supreme Court

finally concluded the case in 1908, ruling in the favor of Bibb. However, racial segregation continued in Alton schools until 1950.

For more information on Bibbs and his Supreme Court case, or the “History on Trial” play series, visit: http://www.historyontrial.org/.

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Photo by Karen HancockThe Theatre School at DePaul University actors are pictured above from left to right: Rejinal Simon, Justin Wade Wilson, Deanna Reed-Foster, Kiki Layne and Darren Jones.

Maxine CameroStaff Writer

With nearly a full house last month, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performed “The Godfather” film score, in a program called “Live at Powell Hall."

“From some of the earliest days of silent films, music was used to provide the ‘background/setting/mood’ for these newly created ‘movies’. With nothing to hear, people needed a reinforcement of the ideas and feelings the filmmakers were trying to get across. This has continued to be the case through the 20 and 21 centuries,” said Peter Hussey, associate director of music/percussion at Lewis and Clark Community College said.

David Robertson, the current music director of the orchestra, conducted Charlie Chaplin’s “City Light” back in December 2007. Since the early success

of “Live at Powell Hall,” many more concerts like it have been held.

Ranging from classical movies like “Casablanca,” to more m o d e r n f a v o r i t e s , such as “Pirates of the C ar ibb ean, " Powell Hall has been successful in expanding the o r c h e s t r a ' s a u d i e n c e to people of all ages and tastes in music, as well as movies.

Powell Hall was built in 1925 to serve as a movie and vaudeville house, which

makes holding concerts there a new way to bring history to life.

“Early on in the history of film, the musical score

was often played by live m u s i c i a n s (often piano, s o m e t i m e s w h o l e orchestras) . Like the St. Louis S y m p h o n y, these scores are often r e v i v e d and part of a musical revival of silent films,”

L&C Film Professor Jim Price said. “Live at Powell Hall” tries to bring

together movie buffs and music lovers alike with a vast musical setlist. In 2011, they performed “The Lord of the Rings” back followed by “The Wizard of Oz” in 2012.

“It all depends on how difficult the music is. There is no more than two to three rehearsals at most,” Andy Tichenor, a substitute trumpet player for the orchestra said. “The movie ones require a bit more coordination because it has to sync up with the movie obviously. But most of them are done with a minimum of two rehearsals, about five or six hours total.”

The symphony announced their setlist for the 2015-2016 “Live at Powell Hall” performances, which can be found at http://bit.ly/1bfivda, where tickets may also be purchased.

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“From some of the earliest days of silent films, music was used to provide the ‘background/setting/mood’ for these newly created ‘movies’. With nothing to hear, people needed a reinforcement of the ideas and feelings the filmmakers were trying to get across. This has continued to be the

case through the 20 and 21 centuries.”

-Peter Hussey, associate director of music/percussion at Lewis and Clark Community

College


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Missouri History Museum Cancels Speaker Due to Discussion on PalestineMaxine CameroStaff Writer

On Feb. 1, the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis had a discussion panel set to take place called ‘Ferguson to Ayotzinapa to Palestine: Solidarity and Collaborative Action,’ but was canceled on the eve of the event.

The panel, was organized by students from Washington University in St. Louis. The original stated purpose of the panel was to discuss the relationship between police enforcement and juveniles.

Ayotzinapa refers to the Ayotzinapa Normal School in Mexico. On Sept. 26, 2014, six students of the school were killed, and 43 male students were kidnapped by police in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico.

The police were ordered by the mayor of Iguala to intercept the buses that were transporting the students from Iguala to Mexico City, who were protesting the government’s lack of funding for rural colleges like Ayotzinapa.

Before the discussion panel was to take place, the museum staff found that there had been an addition to the event regarding how Palestine also related to the relationship between police and youth.

"We determined that the adding of a third topic diluted the focus too much from talking about Ferguson. Ferguson is the part of the event that relates

to our collection, and our local history, and thus, our mission. Our main issue was never talking about Palestine. The issue was with adding a third topic to the discussion," said the Missouri History Museum, in a released statement.

In their response to the cancellation, the museum made clear that they did not stop the event, but only asked for the panel to remove the subject of Palestine, or find a different venue. The organizers of the discussion panel decided against continuing the event if their Palestinian activists were not welcomed to speak.

Along with other Washington University students, the panelists protested in front of the museum for two days, with crowds as large as 75 people. Students present for the protest, held banners and signs, some of which said, "Ferguson is everywhere" and ‘#SelectiveHistory.’

“Thank you Missouri History Museum for teaching us a lesson...Not about history or knowledge, but about how public institutions are degraded by private interests,” said Bret Gustafson in a published statement. Gustafson was one of the planned panelist speakers and an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Washington University.

Frances Levine, the president of the Missouri History Museum, tried to address the dissatisfied protesters, but her attempt yielded unsuccessful.

"I never intended to silence them. They asked if they could protest in front of the museum, I said, fine. It was absolutely their First Amendment right to say what they wanted to say at that point," Levine said in an interview with The Light, a St. Louis Jewish community newspaper.

To read Levine’s perspective, the full interview can be found at The Light's website: http://bit.ly/1ybd5v0.

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Students Volunteer for Lewis and Clark Cares WeekMaxine CameroStaff Writer

Lewis and Clark Cares was held April 13-17. During that week, students who participated came together to help others and their community.

Lewis and Clark Community College participated for its second year in a row in honor of National Volunteer Week. L&C hopes that by encouraging students to donate their time to organizations in need, that it will not only help the community, but also help students grow as people.

According to the National Volunteer Week’s website, Points-of-Light.org:

“National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.”

National Volunteer Week, created by Points-of-Light, was established in 1974 and has grown ever since. Today, there are thousands of volunteer opportunities in every community.

At L&C, students had opportunity to volunteer, helping children in the Alton

Boys and Girls Club, or at the Madison County Child Advocacy Center Fair in Alton.

“Being a Girl Scout, I have done plenty of volunteering for my community. It is great to see Lewis and Clark getting out there and doing something proactive for the community,” said Sarah Dhue, a computer graphics student at L&C.

Students participated by taking care of animals during volunteered time at the Five A’s Animal Shelter in Alton. L&C offered a variety of opportunities to fit every student's interests and schedules.

“Lewis and Clark Cares is just an opportunity for L&C students to give back,” Student Activities Advisor Jared Hennings said. “Last year was the first year we had planned this volunteering opportunity for students. We had about 70 students who participated, and this year, we exceeded that with approximately 80 students volunteering total.”

To participate in campus events, contact Jared Hennings at (618) 468-6400 or by email at [email protected].

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"We determined that the adding of a third topic diluted the focus too much from talking about Ferguson. Ferguson is the part of the event that relates to our collection, and our local history, and thus, our mission. Our main issue was never talking about Palestine. The issue was with adding a third topic to

the discussion."

-The Missouri History Museum

Photo from L&C FlickrL&C student volunteer Samira Bell plays hula hoop with children at Alton Acres of Alton Housing Authority.

Photo from L&C FlickrRadio Broadcasting students Ellen Lindsay and Brenden Heaton volunteered at the Alton Area 5 A's during L&C Cares Week April 13-17.

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Lewis and Clark’s College for Kids program has a number of volleyball camps, including a new one-day camp for boys, planned as part of its athletic programming this summer.

“Our camps have been growing each summer,” said head coach and camp director, Jim Hunstein. “We’re expanding our offerings to give even more players from the area the chance to participate and improve their volleyball skills. With so many schools starting or running boys’ programs, we felt it was time to provide training specific to the boys’ game. Boys are certainly welcome in our other camps, especially the specialty camps, but this one is just for the guys.”

L&C will present two different four-day general skills co-ed camps, based on the participants’ ages. Skills Camp I is for players entering grades 9-11 in the fall. Skills Camp II is for players entering grades 5-8.

“We want to help these players get ready for their high school and middle school tryouts, respectively,” Hunstein said.

There are also three specialty, one-day

camps focused on specific positions.“Our defensive, setting and hitting camps

will really help boys and girls increase their talents in these key positions,” Hunstein said.

Each of the camps will help participants improve in many aspects of volleyball through focused, but fun, training.

“The coaches at the camps will include several of our Trailblazers players and coaches, as well as other area coaches.” Hunstein said. “We keep it a very low player-to-coach ratio to make sure the campers get the attention and coaching they need to be successful.”

The school is also hosting a summer volleyball league on Monday nights for area high school teams and high-level club teams.

“We’ve been trying to get this off the ground for years, and finally have enough interest to make it a reality,” Hunstein said.

For more information, or to register for any of the camps below, please contact Jim Hunstein at (618) 468-6250 or at [email protected].


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