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NewsStudent Voting Information and PhotosNew proposal for campus improvements

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LifeGet to Know the Dean of InstructionSpotlight on Laurie Miller, Dean of Instruction

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EntertainmentThis Seems FamiliarWhat is Déjà vu, and why does it happen?

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More Books for Your Buck

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The three photos to the right are the current pictures of the C level, B level, and fitness center as compared to their new renovations on the left.Photos by Jessi Bass

The Front Page News February 20, 20132

Student Vote Information and UpdateReminder about the upcoming student vote

Kathy BellisAssistant Editor

Don’t forget On March 5-6, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., students of the Westminster Campus will be able to vote on a new student fee proposal. Voting will take place in the Campus Center hallway. What the funds will pay for:• Parking lot safety improvements

including a new stoplight and pedestrian walkways

• Additional close-in parking spaces• New Coffee bar• New multipurpose performance space• New student club gathering space• New quiet study rooms and

presentation prep space• New family/companion restroom• Upgraded gym and fitness facilities

with expanded hours• Upgraded outdoor eating areas• Upgraded game room space• Expanded computer access• Updated flooring and paint, energy

efficientlighting Take a look at the proposed concept drawings included in this edition. For more information please visit www.frontrange.edu/WCvote.

TOP RIGHT: The building plans for the new parking lot renovations with safety additions. DIRECTLY BELOW: The new look for the student center, C-level, B-level and fitness center.

Voting is March 5-6 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

It’s hard to believe, but we are already five weeks intothe spring semester. Hopefully everyone is falling into the swing of things and staying on top of important dates and assignments. Even so, it doesn’t hurt to re-cap the important information, dates, and events happening around campus. Scholarship season is in full swing and time is running out to apply for a FRCC Foundation scholarship for the 2013-2014 year. The deadline to submit applications is March 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. To apply visit https://frontrange.academicworks.com For anyone struggling with a class or two, tutoring may be available for free. To findout ifyouqualifyforfreetutoring or to hire a tutor, visit www.frontpage.edu then click on current students, followed by Learning Resources and Support Programs. Upcoming Student Life events at the Westminster campus:

· Women’s History Month Event – Tuesday March 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Student Life Pillars

· Student Vote - Tuesday and Wednesday March 5th and 6th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Campus Center hallway. Make your voice heard!

· Talent – No Talent Show – Wednesday March 6th from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the Rocky Mountain Room.

· Tri-County Health Sugary Drinks – Thursday March 14th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Student Life Pillars.

· 3x3 Basketball Tournament – Friday March 15th from Noon – 4:00 p.m. in the Fitness Center.

· Bonfil’s Blood Drive –Monday March 18th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and Noon – 3:30 p.m. in the Rocky Mountain Room.

· Alcohol, Drug, and Tobacco Awareness – Tuesday and Wednesday March 19th and 20th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Student Life Hallway and Pillars.

Keep up the good work FRCC students, we couldn’t do it without you!

FRCC Semester UpdateEvents and dates to remember

Kathy BellisAssistant Editor

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Upcoming Events

Many students may be unclear on the rules pertaining to marijuana now that Amendment 64 has been passed. Amendment 64 says, “The people of Colorado findand declare that the use of marijuana should be legal for persons twenty-one years of age or older and taxed in a manner similar to alcohol.” But it is not so simple as running out and getting high immediately. The first clausestates that individuals will have to show proof of age before purchasing marijuana, and distributing to minors remains illegal. Driving under the influence of marijuanais still illegal. Legitimate, taxpaying business people, and not criminals, are meant to conduct the sales of legal marijuana (hence the term ‘legal’). This feeds into the subject of marijuana tax, which clause 5 states the first fortymillions dollar of which, shall go to the Public School Capital Construction Assistance Fund. This section also does not help your chances of getting hired if you smoke marijuana. “Nothing in this section shall prohibit a person, employer, school, hospital, detention facility, corporation or any other entity who occupies, owns, or controls a property from prohibiting or otherwise regulating the possession, consumption, use, display, transfer, distribution, sale, transportation, or growing of marijuana…” So for those who would like to use the ‘but it’s legal!’ excuse with their employers, understand that legally one can still be fired or denied employmenton the grounds of marijuana consumption. Clause 3 deals with the personal use of marijuana.

Under the Influence?

Policies regardingsubstances on campus

Rachel PadroStaff Reporter

“The following acts are not unlawful and shall not be an offense under Colorado law… or be a basis for seizure… for persons twenty-one years of age or older… possessing, using, displaying, purchasing, or transporting marijuana accessories of one ounce or less of marijuana.” Individuals of age, can have up to one ounce of marijuana on their person without being arrested in the State of Colorado. They can also possess, grow and transport marijuana plants, but no more than six, with three or fewer plants being mature and in flower.Themarijuanaproducedby the plants may be kept on the premises where those plants were cultivated, provided this area is enclosed, locked, not public, and the products not put up for sale. Individuals can transfer one ounce or less of marijuana, without payment, to another individual over the age of twenty one. And yes, individuals may consume marijuana, but this cannot be done openly, publicly, or in a way that is hazardous to others. One’s landowner may disallow it in the home as well. John Ingold, of the Denver Post, said “...the federal government, meanwhile, considers all marijuana possession, cultivation and distribution a crime, no matter what state law says,” stating that the only guaranteed legal place for smoking is, “...a free- standing home that you own.” So while marijuana is technically legal in the state of Colorado, caution must be taken to adhere to the laws surrounding the matter, and as with all things, the pros and cons must be weighed. Employers and educational institutes do not favor marijuana as much as individuals may. As far as FRCC is concerned, it would be most wise to think along the lines of alcohol. Students (hopefully) wouldn’t bring alcohol to campus, nor partake of it on campus, nor come to campus drunk. Front Range Community College’s code of conduct has not changed, and one cannot come to the campus high, or smoke marijuana anywhere on the premises.

What’s happening on campus?

What’s happening off campus?

February 20th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., there will be a Black History Month Event in the Rotunda.

March 15th between noon and 4:00 p.m., a three on three basketball tournament will be held in the Fitness Center.

March 6th between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 pm the Talent- No Talent Show will be held in the Rocky Mountain Room.

March 5th between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm there will be a Women’s History Month Event near the Student Life Pillars.

February 28th at 7:30 p.m., the magicians of “Slieghtly Impossible” will be performing at the Lumber Baron Inn in Denver.

March 2nd at 8:00 p.m., Adam Carolla and Dr. Drew will be at the Paramount Theater on their “Loveline” tour.

March 8th at 8:00 p.m., Jeff Dunham will be performing at the 1st Bank Center with his “Disorderly Conduct” tour.

March 16th at 7:00 p.m., Actor Hal Holbrook will be performing “Mark Twain Tonight” at the Buell Theater.

Hot HeadlinesWorld news update

Robin OConnellCopy Editor

MoscowA ‘tiny asteroid’ streaked through Russian skies Friday, February 15, 2013. A blast equivalent to 300,000 tons of TNT shattered glass in many buildings and left about 1,000 people hurt.

ManilaA6.2magnitude earthquake hit near the PacificRing of Fire Saturday, February 16, 2013. There have not been any reports of casualties or damage.

MozambiqueDenver area resident, Kimba Langas, collects used bras that will in turn be shipped to Mozambique to offer women a sustainable income of re-selling the bras. This will help the women be less vulnerable tosextrafficking.Formoreinformationonwhatyou can do to help go to www.freethegirls.org.

SyriaSyrian exiled artist, Tammam Azzam, digitally overlays Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” over civil war, bullet ridden, Syrian walls.

LebanonLebanese women are marching in support of laws to protect women from abusive partners. A law must pass through religious courts in order to protect wives from marital rape.

CubaCuban blogger and government critic, Yoani Sanchez, was allowed to travel outsideCubaforthefirsttime in years. January brought policy changes in Cuba and residents are no longer required to gain government permission to travel outside the country.

LondonThe European food scandal, where horse meat has been found in products labeled as beef, includes a recalled dish from northern England school kitchens, after it was found to contain horse DNA.

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Growing up with a parent in the Air Force meant lots of traveling and many days being the new kid in school for Laurie Miller, Dean of Instruction. Miller said, “My dad was in the Air Force so I grew up all over the place. We moved every 3 years, but my favorite was Puerto Rico. I spent my high school and college years in Ohio, went to college at Miami University (Oxford, OH). After college I moved several times as well. I lived in Texas and Wisconsin before coming to Colorado. I love it here and have no plans to move again!” Miller may not have plans to move again, but that does not mean she is sitting still for

Getting to Know the New Dean of Instruction

long. Miller said, “I ran more than 500 miles last year, and I like to run a half marathon every year. My favorite was in San Francisco because the route took us over the Golden Gate Bridge.It was so foggy I couldn’t see anything, but it was still cool. I also ran a half marathon down the strip in Las Vegas at night. The lights were awesome. I am also a serious hockey fan and I record and watch every St Louis Blues game.” When asked who her favorite superhero is Miller said, “ [I] don’t have a superhero favorite, but Jean Piaget, Mother Theresa and my mom come to mind!” FRCC students still undecided about their majors shouldn’t lose heart. Miller can relate to changing ones major more than once. Miller said, “I started college thinking I would be an interior designer, but the first week I failed theart aptitude test. I changed mymajorofficially four timesbefore I graduated (interior design, journalism, nutrition then business) so I can relate to students who don’t have a clear vision from the start. I got a

BS in business, and worked in retailing for a couple years after college, but I really did notlikethework.Salesfiguresdid not inspire me. I went back to school and got my MA in Psychology. I worked in public

mental health, as a children’s counselor and parenting skills teacher before coming to teach part time at FRCC. After teaching part time for 6 years, I applied for a full time faculty position and was lucky enough to be hired. After about six years more of very rewarding

teaching, I became the Social Sciences Chair and did that for 5 years. Now I have a whole new set of things to learn.” Speaking of those new things to learn, when asked why she decided to become the Dean

of Instruction, Miller said, “I have been teaching for 17 years and needed a new challenge. I liked teaching a lot but I also like to keep on growing and learning, so a couple of years ago I decided I would apply the next time a dean position came up. That happened in December, so here I am.” Although Miller is fairly new to this position, she is already singing the accolades of her coworkers. Miller said, “I am so impressed with how many very smart and helpful people work here. We have

experts in almost everything and I have tons of respect for my coworkers.” Miller is definitely a glasshalf full kind of gal, with her work philosophy being, “Stay positive. People who are negative have to carry so much excess baggage with them

A spotlight of Laurie Miller, Dean of Instruction

Kathy BellisAssistant Editor

all the time—it grinds you down. Another philosophy—work hard, relax fully and keep the balance.” There are a few things Miller would like the world to know about FRCC. Miller said, “I would like people to know that it is a very student-focused college and it is a wonderful place to get a start in higher education or in a career. That sounds like a canned answer from an administrator but I believe every word.” To the students of FRCC Miller said, “Take responsibility for your own life, but don’t hesitate to ask for help. FRCC is a very positive place to be—embrace it while you are here and get the most out of the experience.”

More Books for Your BuckWays to save money on your textbooks

Jessi BassEditor in Chief

Tuition is roughly 2,000 dollars per semester, depending on the credits you are taking. Most students do not just have this kind of money sitting around collecting dust. Rather, they are penny pinching and living off of the oh-so-delicious Ramen Noodle diet. After paying tuition, students are already feeling strapped for cash. Add in the cost of textbooks and depending on your classes, books can cost upwards of 300 dollars. With college expenses being so high, students are looking for any way they can save money. Textbooks are one of the easiest ways to save money. Here are some helpful tips, resources, and ideas to keep your costs as low as possible,

and get more books for your buck. First, check out if the edition that your instructor is requiring is brand new. A lot of the time, the editions will be very similar, and give the same information regardless of the update. If you check with your instructor, a lot of the time they will agree that it ismorecostefficient foryou tobuy the lastyear’sedition and use it instead. Second, buy used books. They are already cheaper and they most likely have nothing wrong with them. If you are buying used books however, make sure to do a thorough inspection of them. Make sure there are no notes written within the text or pages missing. Third, check out online. If you look through Amazon.com, Ebay.com or even Craigslist.com, there are students trying to sell their books to get some cash back. Amazon is usually a tad cheaper than buying from the store, but the cheapest route to go is Craig’s list. Make sure you check out what you are purchasing for any damage or false advertising. With Craig’s list, a book that originally is 150 dollars can be marked down to 45 dollars. Fourth, and MOST important, check out Cheggs.com. This website is amazing. I paid 150 dollars for my anatomy textbook, but on this website you can rent the book for the semester for 31 dollars, and y buy the eTextbook for 75 dollars. In addition to renting books, they have discounted, used and new textbooks that are still cheaper than buying them from the store. With how expensive college can be, it is imperative to make sure you save money wherever you can. Textbooks are just one of the simple ways to save a few bucks.

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Brian Malmon, college student, took his own life on March 24, 2000. For years he had been struggling with depression and psychosis, but he felt the need to conceal these issues from those around him. Brian is one among many. As the Active Minds brochure states, “1,100 college students die by suicide each year.” Brian’s sister, Alison Malmon, who was also a college student at the time, was deeply affected and wrestled with the fact that her brother felt he had to contend with hisdifficultiesalone.Sherealizedthattherewas a lack of mental health support for students and decided to make that change. Malmon was deeply moved to change the culture surrounding mental issues. She wanted to fight the stigma surroundingthese struggles, and enable students who needed help to seek and receive it as soon as possible, since many tragedies like Brian’s could be prevented if only there was an outlet. As Malmon would later say, “We don’t all have mental illness, but we all have mental health.” This was the founding of Active Minds. (activeminds.org) Front Range Community College students canbenefitfromthisorganizationaswell,since the Westminster campus is home to an Active Minds chapter. Club president, Robin OConnell, was asked what a typical meeting looks like. “We have a schedule of topics that we plan todiscuss, topics thatareusuallydifficultfor people to talk about. Our advisors, Cynthia Sarmiento and Kristin Cowin,

bring in an array of information focused on the day’s topic. The conversation opens with the information that we have, where it leads depends on the input of those at the meeting. We have had some pretty tough conversations, but everything stays respectful. It is important that everyone feels welcome. What we’re here for is to reduce the stigma related to mental illness, but that doesn’t mean we only talk about things like the brain or bi-polar disorder. Those topics are on our calendar, but we aren’t limited by them.” On February 20th, the group is set to discuss motivation, and on February 27, emotional intelligence. In March they will discuss bi-polar disorder, sexuality, drugs and addictions. In April they will discuss anxiety, pro-social development in children, and coping strategies. The last meeting in May will cover relaxation techniques. Meetings on the Westminster campus are held Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the club room: S0117. All students are welcome and can benefit from mental wellness.As the brochure states, this is a “safe and caring environment to discuss important topics that are relevant to... lives.” May many tragedies like Brian Malmon’s be prevented. For more information on this impacting club, visit www.activeminds.org. Advisors Sarmiento and Cowin can also be contacted at: cynthia.sarmiento@frontrange.edu and kristin.cowin@frontrange.edu

Active Minds ClubSpotlight on the Psychology club, Active Minds

Rachel PadroStaff Reporter

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In an attempt to further your random information knowledge, let’s take a look attheliteraldefinition,aswellas creative explanations, of déjà vu. Déjà vu, a French saying that means already seen. Déjà vu, a French saying that means already seen. All right that was a bit cliché, but I could not resist. Déjà vu is the feeling that one has seen or heard something before, when the experience is actually happeningforthefirsttime. According to Psychology Today, psychological researchers hypothesize that déjà vu is, “some sort of ‘mix-up’ between sensory input and memory-recalling output.” Meaning that our minds fool us into believing that we recognize

This Seems FamiliarWhat is Déjà vu, and why does it happen?

Robin OConnellCopy Editor

the details, even when we do not. Past studies looking to find an explanationof déjà vuhavebeendifficulttoresearch,as this random, yet rapid experience is tough to predict. (Apparently having déjà vu to know when déjà vu will occur again is fairly uncommon.) Now that we have the scientific reasoning out of theway, let’s take a look at what FRCC students had to say. Several students explain the occurrence of déjà vu as a hiccup in the brain’s circuitry, confusing the past and present. While others suggest that it happens for nostalgic reasons, longing for the past and incorporating it into today. Quite a few students suggest déjà vu is directly related to precognitive dreaming. How cool would it be if everyone was capable of seeing the future, even if only for a few seconds at a time? Another popular answer was directly tied to reincarnation. Believing that we have lived before, this theory proposes that our souls carry memories that our bodies do not. Déjà vu is that moment when our soul allows our body to see something from a past

life, if only for a few measly seconds. Regardless of the reason you personally assign to why we experience an already seen feeling, 60-70% of the population have déjà vu at least once in their lifetime. Now that is a lot of brain hiccups! I leave you now with wonderfully fabricated folklore written by creative writer and FRCC student, Logan Billingsley, enjoy! Once there were twins named Deja and Vu who loved to trick the townsfolk in thinking there was only one of them. However, the mayor had enough of the confusion and violently destroyed the twins and all the property that they owned (which was two of everything mind you). The townsfolk were so traumatized by the experience that they ended up calling a ‘two-of-something’ deal a ‘déjà vu’ from that point onward. Thus is how the viewing of deja was made.

With the New Year upon us, many people are still working ontheirgoalofanewyearfilledwith better choices. However, nothing kills the good intentions of eating right and exercising like disgusting health food and boring workouts. That is why I have compiled a list of the best and worst health foods and workouts to ensure those

New Year’s Resolutions are achieved. I can’t count the number of times I have heard dietitians tell me that healthy foods can taste just as good as the unhealthy foods I know and love. The truth is health food doesn’t taste as good as junk food, if it did we would all be health nuts. With that in mind, I have found some healthy choices that taste as good as health food possibly can. Unfortunately, I did not discover a vegetable that tastes like a chili cheese dog or fat-free, carb-free lasagna that tastes like, well lasagna. But I didfindsomehealthyfoodsthattaste nothing like cardboard! My favorite healthy bars are the KIND Bars. These bars are filled with only naturalingredients, including whole nuts and real fruit. They are packed with antioxidants and healthy carbs to keep you going throughout the day. Snacking on these bars may help speed metabolism and reduce hunger, helping you to eat less. The best part is they taste really good! I don’t even like nuts and I love these bars. My favorite is the Cranberry Almond + Antioxidants, it’s so good. The worst health bar I tasted

was Balance Bars. The Almond Brownie Bar tasted like bad milk mixed with tree bark. It seemed to expand while I chewed and for a moment I wasn’t sure if I was going to suffocate or not. To be fair I gave Balance Bars another chance and tasted their Cookie Dough Bar. It tasted just as bad and included the samegagging reflex.Afterfurther investigation I realized that these bars not only taste horrible, they are also not very good for you. The ingredients list is a mile long with words I can’t even pronounce. In my opinion, a Snickers candy bar would be healthier, and it would unquestionably taste better. Working out can either be super fun or plain old torture. If you are doing an exercise that bores you to death, you are not

going to stick with it. The key isfindingthingsyouliketodo.I personally love to do group workout classes. That is why my number one pick for the world’s best workout is Zumba. It’s more like a party and less like a workout! It’s so much fun you won’t even know you are burning hundreds of calories. If taking a class with lots of other sweaty people isn’t your style, you can buy a Zumba DVD or video game. No matter how you Zumba you will get in shape and have a blast doing it.When it comes to working out I do not have one bad review. Any amount of moving is a good thing. It doesn’t matter if you go to the gym, take group classes, walk, swim, play sports, or workout at home as long as you move. So get moving!Happy healthy living!

Healthy ChoicesBest and worst health foods and workouts

Kathy BellisAssistant Editor

Many of us have nicknames. Sometimes we have no clue where these obscure names came from, and at other times they have great stories. Nearly a dozen Front Range Community College students shared their nicknames and their stories with the Front Page. A few of these names even originated right here at Front Range Community College! FRCC student, Aksa Masih said, “My family calls me Gudiya. It means doll in Indian.” Kassandra Petty, FRCC student, had a lot of nicknames, but wouldn’t answer to them. “There’s so much that can be done with my name.” She was Kassie, Kitty, Sandy, Sandra, Kass, “...about 5 million names.” The one settled on had nothing do withherversatilefirstnameat

all. “My mom took my middle name, Corynne, and shortened it to Rynne.” FRCC student Cory MacDonald said, “My friend’s mom calls me Cory Borealis. We have no idea why.” FRCC student, Claudia Felix said, “When I was little I couldn’t say my own name, so I would say Caya. Now all my little cousins call me Caya because they can’t say it either.” “My uncle calls me Savage,” FRCC student, Jessica Pellegrino shared with a smirk. “Apparently there is an author called Jessica Savage, and that’s where it came from.” Jacqueline Mitchell, FRCC student, grinned as she shared, “My mom gives me nicknames according to the time of year! I’m Jack Rabbit in the spring, Jack-o’-lantern in the fall, and Jack Frost in the winter.” FRCC student Shawn Gunn shared that most of his nicknames have to do with being tall and lanky. For instance, “In middle school, I had really long hair, and was really tall. So they all called me Palm Tree.” Another student shared, “My friends call me Frenchie, for obvious reasons,” laughed FRCC student, Jordan French. Patrick Booth, FRCC student, started Front Range

in 2011, and shared, “It was ourfirstsemester,andhalfwaythrough our teacher was switched for a new one. When she was going around the room asking us our names, somehow ‘Hank’ came out, I don’t even know how. And it just stuck, that whole semester.” Some people still call him Hank to this day. Brittany Spruit, FRCC student started the same semester as Booth and said, “My nickname is Bugsy! I was probably about six, and my grandma bought a bunch of these ladybugs to release in her garden, to eat the aphids. She had a ceremony and everything to release them into her garden, so I became obsessed with ladybugs. So my aunt goes and buys me these ladybug stickers. I go into the bathroom, and stick them all over the place. And then I come out and I shout, ‘Look everybody, the bugs got out!’ So that day they started to call me Bugsy.” Nicknames can be endearing, confusing and completely entertaining, but keep in mind as you give anyone one of these gems...no one is protected from having a nickname of their own. So play nice!

FRCC shares their nick-names and the stories behind them.

What’s Your Nickname?

Rachel PadroStaff Reporter

KIND bars are rated one of the best tasting health bars. Photo by Kathy Bellis

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As I am making my way through the last few years of college, I cannot help but worry over the uncertainty in the job market and economy. I question whether the classes I am taking will be useful to my life after college, but there are some things I know will just never serve me. For example, I willnevertrytofind“x”unlessI am referring to a former boyfriend, and I will never need to differentiate between different types of dinosaurs unless I am, for some reason, transported to the Cretaceous era. Although there are many things I have learned in school that I found interesting, many of those subjects were, in all reality, useless. Although I want to become a journalist, I cannot just take a three credit course and expect a degree. At most colleges you must complete a minimum of 120 credits to receive a bachelors degree. So in the time I am at school, it would be wise to take courses that are outside of my comfort zone. Consider this: having a college degree does not mean you will immediately have a job. Having

School vs Real World

Student voices about realistic curriculum

Cindy TorresGuest Writer

experience and skills are just as valuable as a high GPA, if not more. Taking classes that expand your capabilities could not only improve your lifestyle ,but may also impress a future employer. For instance, taking a personal financeclasscanteachyouhowto recognize and better manage financial situations such asdebt, insurance, loans, credit, and identity theft. Although this course does not sound as enticing as learning about potential life on other planets, it will be more useful in the long run. Being able to live within one’s means, and stay practical with the little money you will make post-graduation, is an essential survival skill many should be familiar with. Another course that would provide students with a priceless skill is communication. Taking a communication course helps us to understand others’ wants and needs, while also being able to express our own. Collegeisdifficult,butsoislife. However, with the proper tools and guidance, it can become a little easier. Even though your major depends on you having good grades, it also depends on the skills you have outside of the classroom. Taking courses that will help improve all your skills is a smart idea to pursue regardless of your major. It is wise to think about your life in the long run, so while you are being forced to take so many credits, you may as well make something useful of your time spent.

This is a very serious matter few students know about. Professors are allowed, in accordance to Front Range procedures, to place a ZERO absence clause in their syllabus. What this means is, if a student is sick with a severe coldorflutheymuststillattendthat professor’s class. The only option is to be deducted a determined percentage from thestudent’sfinalgrade.Soinreality if a student were to miss two or three classes a failing grade could be earned. This biased and prejudicial practice needs to be stopped now for both the fairness and health of our student body. College is for

adults that should be mature enough to know how important it is to attend class and not miss class unless a student is too ill to attend. According to the FRCC Human Resources department, faculty are given ninety sick hours a year. Why should students at Front Range not get at least three days a semester sick leave? Fortunately this practice of zero absences is only enacted by few professors. Professors that institute this no absence clause may not understand that during fluseason there is the potential for infectious conditions. The Dr. Oz television show advises against students attending school while seriously ill. Dr. OZ says, “if you are sick stay home, rest and get plenty of fluids.” This is not a problem seen only here at Front Range. According to Jill Frank attending Suffolk County Community College in New York State, “an ongoing anger is felt by students who

Adjustments to AttendanceHow attendance can affect your health and final grade

Robert R. MarkGuest Writer

discussed this policy because they often feel it is unfair. Because they are paying for the classes they are enrolled in, they said they think it is an unreasonable policy.” On the other hand, Karenina, a student at the same college as Frank, says “since courses are usually conducted on a weekly basis, absence from the course seriously weakens the student’s opportunity to learn and impairs the scholarly conversation through which learning proceeds.” It will be interesting to see how the Front Range student body feels about this policy. In conclusion, there needs to be a change in Front Range’s procedure to discontinue the zero attendance policy. As stated earlier it is not only unfair grade wise, but irresponsible because this procedure is unhealthy and can in most cases prolong the time a student is sick. Most viruses are air born, and if students are sick they should stay home.

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It’s amazing how most people are completely unaware of the people around them. It’s like they think their choices and actions couldn’t possibly effect anyone else on this planet. So when people decide to buy a new textbook from the school bookstore, write in it all semester, and then sell it back at the Textbook Buyback Program… guess what happens? The next person trying to save a couple of dollars buys that used book, and then has to suffer through the idiotic notes written throughout the book. This semester I purchased five used books from thebookstore. Thinking that books were checked before being purchased back, I didn’t take the time to inspect each book before I purchased them; a mistake I will never make again. I, of course, take full responsibility in that I did not check them out before I bought them. However, I feel like suggesting some used book etiquette wouldn’t hurt. Rule number one. If you plan to sell your books back –

DO NOT write in or highlight them. I know that for many people, writing in books helps to understand the information being taught. However, what may be very helpful to one person, may be distracting and irritating to others. For instance, I purchased a book for my world literature class, a line in this book starts by saying, “And God remembered…” The previous owner of my book, circled the word remembered and then wrote, “He forgot? Hahahaha that’s funny.” I know this may seem like a small thing to complain about, but these absurd comments can be found on every single page. In this same book I was gifted with the pleasure of seeing the genius comment of, “So humans look like God?” after circling the line that said, “man was created in God’s image.” In another of my used books I was not only surprised by the intriguing commentary written in the margins, I was

alsogiven the taskoffiguringout what the previous owner had eaten while reading Shakespeare. Page 61 seems to have a gigantic mustard stain in it. I’m guessing hot dog? Or maybe a cheeseburger? Rule number two. DO NOT eat while reading your book if you plan on selling it back. Nobody wants greasy fingerprints or food stained pages. If you plan on keeping your book forever, well then chow down. If you want to participate in the buyback program follow the rules of the library – no food or drinks allowed! There are so many ways around writing in books now a day. For instance, Post-it-Notes were invented in 1974; use them, they are your friend. Also, a little thing I like to call the “notebook” has been around for over a hundred years. A notebook is a great way to keep notes, while not ruining the actual textbook. As the great Ralph Waldo

Emerson once said, “Life is short, but there is always time enough for courtesy.” This semester please take the time to be courteous to the next owner of your textbooks.

Used Book EtiquetteThe right way to sell your books back to the school

Kathy BellisAssistant Editor

Treat your used books with some respect for the sake of thier new owners. Photo by Kathy Bellis

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Ask The GaffDear Gafford, I know that passive aggressive behavior is not only inappropriate but childish as well. The problem is I can’t stop myself from being passive aggressive. I’m a full time college student and I findmyselfbeingthiswayinclass.Inoneclassforinstance,wehavea man that will not stop talking about himself. It is so excessive that the instructor can’t even get a word in! It makes me so angry! So, I do things I probably shouldn’t. Like telling the chatty man the wrong dates for tests and assignments. I’m also passive aggressive with my husband. For example, I stop doing housework without saying a word to him when he doesn’t get things done that I ask him to. I really need to know if my passive aggressive behavior should stop, or if it is a good way to get even without causing a full blown war.Sincerely,Sneaky Redemption Queen

Dear Sneaky Redemption Queen, Society dictates that I should tell you to stop your passive aggressive behavior immediately. I should point out that being passive aggressivedoesn’tfixtheproblemathand,nordoesitfacilitateanopendialog for people to grow. However, I am not a fan of what society dictates. I am also not a fan of personal growth. I am a huge fan of getting even without getting caught! Go on with your passive aggressive ways! I suggest you take it to an entirely new level. When it comes to Mr. Can’t Keep His Mouth Shut, I recommend taking your aggression one step further. Talk way more than he does! Every time he starts talking, cut him off with your own comments and questions. If he raises his hand, raise your hand higher. Force him to ask you to stop talking. If your husband isn’t getting stuff done when you ask, don’t just stop doing housework, stop paying the bills on time. When you get evictedfromyourhousefornotpayingrent,hewillfinallyknowtheconsequences of not getting things done on time. Happy passive aggression, The Gaff

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