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    The

    Claw

    GRASPING THEGOOD STUFF

    BY ADINA ANTONUCCI

    TALLAHASSEE -- TCCsInternational StudentOrganization presents its annualfree of charge festival with food,music and art from the cultures ofAsia, Africa, America andEurope.

    On Wednesday, April 14, theintramural field was filled withstudents as they booth-hopped

    from continent to continent tryingnew things.

    This festival is really different,said Lea Ridgeway-Lewis, a TCCparticipant in the event, I likeanything that is new anddifferent.

    The Asia booth served fried riceand vegetable lo-mein along sidelessons in origami.

    Miximo Mendoza, a Venezuelan

    member of the organization,served many students pork andbeans next to a display of SouthAmerican art.

    Lots of people came today,said Mendoza, No one wouldpass up free food like this.

    Across the field at the AfricaBooth, students could get hennatattooed by artists.

    Many performers were also thereto bring some culture, includingThe Matzuriza Taiko Drummers,who came from Epcot, Orlandoto perform at TCC.

    The organization got startedearly preparing for the festivaland worked hard to puteverything together.

    We started setting up at 8:30

    this morning, said NicaraguanJessica Kellogg, the VicePresident of the organization,We work really hard tointegrate everybody.

    The International Studentorganization allows students togain a new knowledge aboutdifferent cultures outside of theirown.

    We do this for everyone so theycan learn about each other.said Kellogg.

    Video by Adina Antonucci: The MatzurizaTaiko Drummers perform at TallahasseeCommunity Colleges In

    Tallahassee Community College Hosts its

    Annual International Festival

    TOP STORIES

    The Dangerous New Sunbathing

    TCC is Ready for a New Beginning

    Flashing Lights, Slow Down, Move Ov

    Domestic Abuse

    All in a Days WorkPhoto courtesy of Flickr.com photo-sharing website (BACKGROUND)

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    American

    Cancer

    Society Safe

    Sun Tips

    1. Cover up

    When you are out in

    the sun, wear clothing

    to protect as much ski

    as possible

    2. Use Sunscreen

    Be sure to read labels

    and choose a produc

    with at least an SPF o

    30

    3. Wear a Hat

    A hat with a 2 to 3

    brim aroun is ideal to

    protect areas such as

    the ears, eyes,

    forehead, scalp and

    nose

    4. Wear SunglassesThat Block UV Rays

    Ideally, ones that

    block 99-100% of

    UVA and UVB

    radiation.

    BY LISA FREEMAN

    TALLAHASSEE- As the sun starts to seton spring semester and cold weather,college students are trying to bronze

    up for the summer in a potentiallydangerous manner, according to TheAmerican Cancer Society.

    Tanning beds are extremelydangerous for young people and cancause severe long-term skin damage,says Lauren an American CancerSociety Cancer Specialist who refusedto give last name.

    According to an MSNBC studypublished on July 29, 2009, expertshave concluded that the risk of skincancer jumps by 75 percent whenpeople start using tanning beds beforethe age of 30.

    International tanning experts have puttanning beds in the top cancer riskcategory claiming them to be asdeadly as arsenic and mustard gas

    according to the MSNBC study.

    Even with the risks I still choose touse tanning beds because it makes melook pretty and is less timeconsuming, says FSU student NikkiThompson.

    According to the American CancerSociety skin cancer rates amongyoung people are increasing.

    We are seeing skin cancer rates

    steadily increase particularly withyoung white men and women, saysLauren.

    At the local tanning salon PlanetBeach, they are seeing more collegestudents than ever.

    80% of our customers are collegestudents, says Liz Portness a PlanetBeach employee.

    Portness also has some advice forcollege students who do use tanningbeds.- Look into spray tanning- Do not tan excessively- Be sure to use goggles when tanning

    TCCs Spring Semester ends April30th and in Florida that means asummer full of limited clothing, bronze

    skin and, of course, UV Rays.

    hoto by Lisa Freeman: Planet Beach Tanning salonocated at Ocala Corners, is a popular tanning spotor college students.

    The Dangerous

    New Sun Bathing

    With Swim suit season peaking

    around the corner, collegestudents are trying to achieve that

    summer glow

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    BY CHELSEA CAMPBELLTALLAHASSEEDana Brown will step in as newhead cheerleading coach at Tallahassee CommunityCollege for the 2010-2011 season, and plans tomake big improvements in the program with hisknowledge, and experience.

    As the former coach of thenational winning team in2007-2008 Brown is backand ready to lead the team

    to a National Title again.Dana Brown is stunting forFSU at college nationals

    As the former captain forFSU I plan on making thisteam a supporting spiritgroup, as well as acompetitive communitycollege team. Said Brown.After cheering for Florida

    State for 4 years I am readyto help make TCC a feederprogram to variousuniversities.

    Brown has been involved insome sort of cheerleading for11 years, and 5 of those yearsdevoted to a collegiate team.

    He has coached on all different levels ofcheerleading, from recreational league teams, tocompetitive teams.

    After cheering for Dana in the spring I know hewill make this upcoming season for TCC a great

    one, said current TCC cheerleadeCoy Moses.Dana is an extremely talentedcoach and an awesome person, th

    cheerleaders cant wait for the nexseason.

    In the spring 2011 Brown plans ongraduating from FSU with a bachedegree inPhysical Education and a minor isPsychology.

    Brown plans on teaching physicaleducation/ health science at the hi

    school level, and will continue tocoach cheerleading as a hobby, anoutlet to stay involved in the sport.

    Photo by Chelsea Campbell:Dana Brown competes at college nationals for FSU

    Tallahassee Community

    College is Ready for a

    New BeginningTCC has hired a new head coach

    for the cheerleading squad, and

    expects improvement

    Photo By: Chelsea Campbell

    Dana Brown leads his team by stunting

    with his artner in Orlando

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    Popular Restaurants inTallahassee Violate Inspection

    Standards

    ADINA ANTONUCCI

    ALLAHASSEE -- Local student hot-spots Sumo Sabi,cDonalds and Guthries have obtained criticalolations in this years restaurant inspection thatclude slime in the soda dispensers, unclean hands inod preparation and even operating without astaurant license.

    January, Sumo Sabi was marked off whenmployees were handling food with unclean handser touching their bare body parts.

    Observed food employee touch bare body part thengage in food preparation, states the Florida

    epartment of Business & Professional Regulationpection record.

    public food service establishments must train theirmployees and prove that they do so. Sumo Sabi

    cked in this aspect as well.

    No proof of required employee training providestates the inspection record.

    Tallahassee students are not surprised, but it has man impact on their decision to eat there again.

    Im not surprised that they arent following regulations, theyre a bunch of kids. states DeMartin, an FSU student. but I wont be going back

    Guthries of Tallahassee, another popular late n

    fast food joint, was also written up for sevviolations.

    Observed buildup of slime & black substance on sdispensing machine nozzles area. states the record

    Guthries was also observed handling food withwashed hands and is also missing proof of trainMore importantly, the restaurant is missing crucertifications.

    lashing Lights, SlowDown and Move Over

    John BakerLLAHASSEE- As thering semester is windingwn in Tallahassee, the

    orida Highway Patrolges drivers to Slowwn, and Move Over forpped emergency vehiclesile driving.

    e Move Over Law wasssed during the 2002

    gislative session and requiresmotorists approaching an emergency

    hicle with lights flashing to change lanes

    way from an emergency vehicle.

    eing on the road I have many responsibilities at onee, said State Trooper John Baker of the Florida

    ghway Patrol.

    I do not want to worry about motorists hitting me ormy cruiser while I am assisting a driver, again. saidBaker.

    Baker was hit on the side of Interstate95 three separate occasions while onduty for the Florida Highway Patrolduring his 23 years of service.

    In 2008 there were over 243,000 car

    accidents in the state of Florida whichwas a 5.02 percent decrease from2007 as listed on the Florida DMVwebsite.

    Even though I am new to driving, Iknow that if I see a police officer on thside of the road to either slow down o

    move over, stated 15 year old Carlton Wier.

    The Move Over Law is being advertised heavilyupon highways to begin to spread the word to anyontraveling on Floridas highways.

    Streets will be safer if motorists learn to properly steeclear of danger for both other drivers and emergencpersonnel.

    CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

    BELL, FL. Photo courtesy of Florida Highway Patrol.

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    Manager lacking proof of Food Managerrtification. states the record.

    stablishment operating without a current Hotel andstaurant license.

    uthries opted not to comment on their lack ofense and abruptly ended the interview when askedout the inspection report.

    e McDonalds on 2800 Monroe Street had 19olations, according to the inspection record, dealingth cleanliness, employee contact and even foodisoning.

    Observed buildup of slime in the interior of iceachine. states the record. Observed interior ofach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of foodsidue.

    Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient atemperature greater than 45 degrees, states threcord.

    According to violation code 03A-06-1, these sheeggs must be stored at or below 45 degreeFahrenheit or less to eliminate the risk of Salmonella.

    McDonalds, along with Guthries, require a follow-uinspection because of the critical violations they hav

    made.

    However, Sumo Sabi passed the inspection bmeeting enough of the standards and does not requia second inspection.

    Theres an unspoken commitment to protect thconsumer and provide a certain level of cleanlinessstates Chelsea Aks, another FSU student. Theplaces are blatantly falling short of that.

    enghis Grill Is Now Open In Tallahassee

    LISA FREEMANLLAHASSEE- Genghis Grill, a mongolian Stir Frytaurant, has officially opened its doors to thelahassee Community.

    e restaurant is a do it yourself and build your owne restaurant that features an extensive line of meats,

    getables, sauces and spices all available for people tocreate their very own stirfry bowl.

    Genghis Grill is fun,diverse, relaxing and hasphenomenal food all in anew atmosphere, saysGenghis Grill serverDarnile Burke.

    Unlike most restaurants,diners are the chefs oftheir own meals and youfollow five simple stepswhen creating your bowlincluding picking your

    protein, seasoning your protein, picking your veggies,ecting a sauce, then calling a starch out to the cookso stir fry together your personal bowl.

    Were different from other local restaurants in theaspect on how you get your food. You truly do getexactly what you want here, says Burke.

    Genghis Grill also offers the health conscience a plto go out to dinner to with plenty of healthy choicesas brown rice, colorful vegetables, lean proteins, atofu.

    Genghis Grill is located at 830 E Lafayette Street aopen Sunday-Thursday 11 A.M.-10 P.M. and FridaySaturday 11 A.M.-11 P.M.

    For more information visit their website atwww.genshisgrill.com and their corporate office cabe reached at 214-774-4240.

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    Abuse Within theRelationships of YoungAdults

    BY CAMERON NOELTALLAHASSEE -- A lot of focus in the aspect of abusen relationships, is directed towards adult intimaterelationships, but what about the abuse that transpireswithin the relationships of young adults?

    The fact of the matter is that according to a PDFcalled Break the Cycle, women within the age rangeof 16 to 24, experience the highest rate of violencewithin an intimate relationship. This age range of 16to 24 covers typically high school juniors to graduateschool students.

    Break the Cycle also reports nearly one-third ofcollege students physically assaulting a dating partnern the previous twelve months.

    Violence Against Women On College Campuses saysthat 32% of women on college campuses are victimsof domestic violence.

    As a police officer, domestic-abuse calls havebecome the second most violent police callsreceived, said Officer Kevin Gardner of the DetroitPolice Department. Theyre dangerous becausetempers and emotions are sky high, and policeofficers have no idea of the extent of the situationprior to arrival. A lot of officers have died from thesecalls.

    The question that many may wonder is: what is thecause behind the abuse in these relationships?

    Break the Cycle suggests that students face problemsn realizing verbal and emotional abuse.

    It also suggests that students are not experienced inrelationships enough to realize that the abuse in therelationship is not healthy.

    Violence Against Women On College Campusessuggests a similar idea on the cause behind abuse inyoung adult relationships, saying that in most case

    scenarios, young adults have their first real

    relationship in college and arent sure of how torecognize the signs of abuse.

    I believe that anyone can recognize the signs ofabuse if they open up their eyes to see clearly thereality of the situation, said Alanna Owagbemi, asenior at University of Michigan.

    I think that young adults may see the signs of abuif they are there, but opt to live in denial about thembecause they easily become emotionally dependenon their significant other, making them too vulnerabto break away from these types of situations. saidOwagbemi.

    A question that young adults may wonder is: whatare the signs of relationship abuse?

    According to Domestic Violence and Abuse onHelpguide.org, the best sign for noticing domesticabuse in a relationship is feeling uneasy and afraidcertain actions you make around your partnerbecause of a fear of what your partner might do toyou.

    Other signs listed for recognizing traits of an abusivrelationship are noticing your controllingcharacteristics in your partner, being belittled by yopartner, and having feelings of helplessness, self-

    loathing, and desperation.

    GET HELP

    National Domestic Violence

    24-Hour Hotline

    1-800-799-SAFE(7233)

    www.ndvh.org

    http://www.ndvh.org/http://www.ndvh.org/http://www.ndvh.org/
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    ALL IN A DAYS WORK

    BY BETTINA KRONETALLAHASSEE - The Tallahassee Museum is known forits outdoor history museum, numerous exhibitions, big

    parties with local bands playing music, the HalloweenHowl and lots of other events which happenthroughout the year.

    The one event happening every day at the museum isthe 150 animals living there.

    Almost all of the animals at the Tallahassee Museum,about a ten minutes drive away from TallahasseeCommunity College, are natives of Florida and mostof them have been compromised and would not be

    able to survive in the wild, said Mike Jones, theanimal curator, I believe it is our duty to see thatthese animals have the best quality of life that ispossible.

    Each day, year round, starts at eight thirty in theanimal department.

    First thing in the morning, we go around and checkon all the animals, Jones said.

    Then Jones and his staff including an ongoing troupeof volunteers clean cages and prepare individual dietsfor the different types of animals.

    The two Florida panthers, who just celebrated the

    tenth birthday with a party, eat only once a day,whereas the mules receive a meal three times a dand the reptiles don't eat at all during wintertimJones said.

    After the cages are clean and everybody has earepairs get taken care of. A lot of hours are needfor administration work as well, we keep four serecords for the animals, Jones said.

    That is just the routine. Not a day goes by withou

    something exciting or unusual happening.

    The animal department is the most interesting jotown, Jones said, We came in one morning ancow at the farm was missing, Jones said, we loaround everywhere and just couldn't find her. Finwe walked down to the animal kitchen and therewas: taking a walk on the bridge looking down inthe deer habitat.

    I never forget the first time a litter of red wolf pu

    was born, Suzie Buzzo, the headkeeper, said, so excited!

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    Photo by Bettina Krone: A Red Wolf at the Tallahassee

    Museum

    Photo by Bettina Krone: The Bridge over the Deer Habitat.

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    he animal department at the museum participates inhe official breeding program for the endangered redwolves. So far the wolves in their care had three litters,and several of these have been released into the wild.

    They promote conservation, Sherri, a member of the

    museum said.

    It is not only the conservation aspect that the people

    at the animal department care about, Jones said, I

    would hope that by seeing the animals and learningmore about them, that the public will have moreawareness of the fact humans have the choice to begood stewards of their environment and act

    accordingly in their personal lives, and to spread theews about conservation.

    essica and Tecia, both FSU students, love volunteeringn the animal department.

    It's amazing that Tallahassee, being a relatively small

    own, even has such a place. Tecia, who majors inzoology, loves the interaction with the animals, I learnomething new every day, she said.

    Both agreed that all the people working at the museum

    are so nice.

    I feel honored to have such co-workers and to hathe privilege to get to know these wonderful animaJones said.

    People who chose to work with a non-profit

    organization have a lot of passion, Laura Casselsand marketing manager, said, I think the people w

    care so much for animals and are so devoted to thwork here at the museum are probably heroes.

    As Tim, a visitor, said, the whole thing is wonderf

    SEE FOR YOURSELF

    TALLAHASSEE MUSEUM

    3945 MUSEUMS DRIVE,

    TALLAHASSEE 32310

    (850)575-8684

    WWW.TALLAHASSEEMUSEUM.ORG

    Click to Enter!

    Photo by Bettina Krone: A photo of the map at the museum.

    http://www.tallahasseemuseum.org/http://www.tallahasseemuseum.org/
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    First Friday at Railroad

    Square Art Park

    TALLAHASSEE -- Photos courtesy of Bettina

    (ABOVE) Railroad Square is all about the art -

    sculptures are just the beginning

    (ABOVE) Visitors soon fill the square

    (ABOVE) Night-Time activities in front of

    the restaurant across from 621 Gallery

    (ABOVE) There is plenty of food available

    from different vendors around the square

    Photo by Bett ina Krone(BACKGROUND)

    (ABOVE) South of Soho -- One of the

    many galleries at Railroad Square

    Experience

    Railroad Square

    www.railroadsquare.com

    Click to Enter!

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