KALEIDOSCOPESeptember 13, 2010 Vol 42 No 1The Student-Run Newspaper of Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL 60150

Editorials-Pg.2 Kish NEws-Pg.3 FEaturEs-Pg.4/5 sPorts-Pg. 7• Condition of Rich Road• Letters from the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor

• Get Your Net Worth of Net Neutrality• Voter Registration at Kishwaukee

• Student Spotlight• How to prevent the Freshman 15

• Q&A with a Kish Kougar• Soccer season kicks off

Enrollment increases need for parkingCampus parking lots fill up quickly in the morning. Photo by Hannah Paul

New computers arrive by the dozens

Above: Dell boxes line the open computer lab. Photo by Hannah Paul

Enrollment is increasing at a steady rate at Kishwaukee College. In comparison to other community colleges, Kishwaukee’s enrollment is smaller than average, but in recent years the enrollment has grown at a faster pace than most other community colleges in Illinois.

According to statistics for Kishwaukee College, enrollment grew a total of 14 percent last year, which broke the all-time enrollment high for the institution. This year, enrollment jumped another 6 percent. Since 2001, the college has provided for an additional 1,200 students with no additional space in the school. Funds are

distributed to all community colleges in Illinois according to enrollment numbers.

“When Kish’s enrollment grows at a faster pace, we get a bigger piece of the pie,” said Rob Galick, Vice President of Finance and Administration at Kishwaukee College. “Unfortunately, the pie is shrinking because state funding of the community college system has not kept up with inflation for many years.”

With enrollment rising at such a pace, students have had to face a new problem: find a parking spot near

campus. Parking has been more scarce than ever this semester. Last year, tennis courts were converted into a parking lot, which provided 100 extra parking spaces.

“Despite this, we had to park 70 cars on grass during the first week of classes,” Galick said. “In the summer of 2011, we will be adding a new parking

lot to the west of the main building and completing a long-overdue renovation of the north parking lot.”

For now, students have to deal with the shortage of

spaces near the school.

“I usually can get a spot, but I have to be there early,” said Shelby Gaul, a Kishwaukee student. “I come to Kish an extra

fifteen minutes early just to make sure.”

Classes at Kishwaukee this fall have also been at or near capacity.

“We had to schedule classes at less desirable times, such as late afternoon or on Saturdays, simply because our classroom space is fully utilized during the peak hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.” Galick said.

“I do believe enrollment will continue to grow at a fast pace. More and more students and their families are recognizing the quality education and value provided by Kishwaukee College,” Galick said. “We will do everything in our power to continue to serve the growing student population.”

By Jessi HaishEditor-in-Chief

Computer lab becomes a storage room for replace-ment computers on first day of the fall semester until they are installed through-out campus.

Replacement computers have made their way to Kishwaukee College. Room A345 has become a tem-porary storage facility for 245 Dell computers that arrived on the first day of classes. These computers

will replace a large chunk of the 800 already established on campus.

Director of Information Technology, Scott Arm-strong said, “we replace about 20% of our oldest computers each year.”

It is easier to purchase in small loads than to replace them all at once because the purchase has to fit within the state allowed budget. This year is a bit different because they are replacing a large load of

computers that came in years ago. Throughout the semester, staff mem-bers will be discarding and replacing computers in the classrooms. The computers are a bit bulkier than the average desktop you may have at home, and they are not the latest model. But tuition is high and they come with a $960 price tag, so the new equipment will be rightfully appreciated. This load of computers comes with a five-year warranty and four

gigs of Intel processing. About a dozen printers also come to replace some of our oldest here at Kishwau-kee College.

Another technology im-provement can be noticed by accessing Blackboard, the online class server. Make sure to pick up the next issue of the Kalei-doscope in two weeks for more information on the new Blackboard.

By Scott ConroStaff Writer

Above left:Cars search for parking spaces in the A lot. Photo by Hannah Paul

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StaffEditor-in-Chief.....Jessi HaishManaging Editor...Lexi Baisden

Staff Writers.....Valentina Andri-anopoulos, Sarah Bastuk, Jimmy Clark, Scott Conro, Alicia Dailey, Audrey Latimer, Ian Moore, Han-nah Paul, Marissa Skonie

Adviser.....Melissa Blake

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Rich Road: Speedy Shortcut or Perilous Path?

Quite a few students take Rich Road to and from Kishwaukee College. Those of us who do know about the potholes and “loose gravel” that seem to be complete death traps for ve-hicles on the small stretch of road leading up to Malta Road.

Driving requires you to weave inbetween large and deep potholes while trying not to swerve into oncom-ing traffic, and at times in the past, you would have to decide which hole to hit in order to avoid a nastier one.

Unfortunately, not much has been done for this road over the past year other than throwing down loose

gravel, and over the summer part of the road was torn up. But there are still potholes to avoid along with the torn up road not being great to drive on either, and students are still taking this road multiple times a week.

From my own per-sonal experience, I’ve had to put out quite a bit of money into fixing my car from problems that I acquired from this road--a broken rim, a dented rim (which lead to countless flat tires), shattered brakes, and even the experience of my

hubcap flying off while driv-ing down the torn up road.

Students are going to be taking this road as long as there is a Kishwaukee

College to drive to, so why not just save everyone the hassle and fix it up?

I’m sure I’m not the only one who has had to put

out money to fix my car, money that I don’t exactly have to be putting on fixing my car to begin with, when it comes to this road. And instead of doing much to fix the road, money was wast-ed on throwing up signs for the stretch of road informing drivers of the “rough road”. What is it going to take to fix a road that is used daily by so many people?

By Hannah PaulStaff Writer

Letter from Lexi

By Jessi HaishEditor-in-Chief

The parking lot is full, butts are in desks (for now) and syllabi have been read to the death. It’s the start of a new semester, which means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. To me, it means a fresh perspective as the editor-in-chief of the paper you now hold in your hands. I’m at my second year here at Kishwaukee College, a place I’ve grown fond of. I was jok-ingly dubbed an “advocate for community colleges,” because my favorite topic to write about is the benefits of attend-ing a junior college. When I’m not debating the junior college v. university debacle, I am a journalism major and writing

enthusiast. With this new year and new position comes the chance for new expectations and adventures, not only for myself but everyone else here at Kishwaukee.

With that, I can only encour-age you to take advantage of this semester while it’s still fresh and new. Now is not the time to fall behind; it only makes it that much harder to catch up later. Try a new club or find a way to get involved with the college. My junior year of high school I took a leap of faith when I joined my newspaper staff on a whim. Although I knew nothing about how to run a newspaper, I quickly found a passion that I may have never discovered otherwise. Kish has offered me the chance to expand that passion. Thanks to opportu-nities here, I’m now an avid blogger, freelancer, and I’m sitting in the Kaleidoscope office writing you this letter. I never would have imagined myself here. Maybe you’ll sur-prise yourself with a chance you took while you roamed the halls of Kishwaukee Col-lege. After all, isn’t college about taking chances and figuring out who you are?

The Haish HandbookBy Lexi BaisdenManaging Editor

Once upon a time, on a humid summer night, I was nice and cozy in my bed. I was fast asleep when my sister called me and asked if I could pick her up from a party.

At two in the morning.

Well, being the wonderful kind-hearted sister that I am, I threw on some clothes and sluggishly walked to my car.

First of all, anyone who knows me knows that I am a complete fail at directions. On my first day of college, I somehow found myself in Rochelle instead of Malta. When some of my friends were admitted into the Kish hospital, I wound up lost for two hours in Genoa, only to find out that it was in DeKalb. So we can safely say that I was prob-ably no the best person to send out in the middle of the night. Anyway, there I was. Driving all by my

lonesome at two in the morning. At the time, I was also driving my trusted Olds-mobile, which actually wasn’t very trustworthy at all.

The party was at a house that I had never been to before. My sister gave me the address and even though I was on my way, I just KNEW that I was going to get lost. It’s just one of those things us lost people quickly realize. Well good news; I made it to the correct subdivision. Bad news. I couldn’t read the addresses because the street hardly had any lightening. Therefore, since I thought it was pretty important to walk up to the correct house, I drove sllooowwlly.

Although my search for the house number was interrupted briefly by a curious police officer, who questioned my slow driving and the contents of my bottle of water,

(anyone who knows me would have found the suggestion alone to be laughable. However, this guy didn’t know me) but my sister and ended up safely returning home that night. So fellow Kish-waukeeians, what have we learned? We have learned that the direction-ally-challenged people need one thing and one thing only; a GPS. Map-Quest and handwritten directions just hurt our brains. So the next time you see someone driving really slowly and circling the neighborhood, don’t fret. He’s probably just trying to find his crazy sister.

Above Left:“Rough Road” sign posted on Rich Road. Photo by Hannah Paul.

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Check Out Phi Theta Kappa Submitted by Phi Theta Kappa

Welcome back students! As we say goodbye to summer, and begin another semester, there is also another opportunity to be inducted into Phi

Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two year colleges. The chapter for Kishwaukee College is Alpha Rho Eta, and the advisors are Laurie Hoecherl (ext. 5030) and Nikki Criswell (ext. 5440).

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa provides tremendous benefits including scholarships, academic and employment recommendation letters,

travel opportunities, as well as, on campus events that promote networking, social interactions, and allow members to gain valuable leadership skills.

Phi Theta Kappa has opportunities to enhance both your professional and academic life, but also provides great service and fellowship activities. Phi Theta Kappa is service centered which is prominently displayed

and developed during our numerous fundraisers and community service projects, including bake sales, community drives, garbage pick-up, recycling initiatives, and social awareness campaigns.

Fall Meetings are on Wednesdays at 2:30pm in room B-112 on the following dates: Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, and Dec. 8. Meetings, fundraisers,

and community drives are not reserved for members; they are open to all who are interested. Whether you are a member or jut interested, please join us for any meetings or service activities. You can also contact one of the advisors for more information or check out the Phi Theta Kappa bulletin board near B100.

STILL HAVEN’T REGISTERED TO VOTE?Voter Registration Drive at Kish

September 13-1710 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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By Alicia DaileyStaff Writer

As many people know the DeKalb County Board approved an expansion of the current DeKalb County Dump on Wednesday March 10, 2010 but according to Dan Kenney, Chairman of the Stop the Mega-Dump group,

“This landfill expansion is not over. It is not a done deal. We can still prevent this ecological time

bomb from being planted in our county.”

On Friday June 11, 2010 the Stop the Mega-Dump group filed an appeal to the Illinois Pollution Control Board because they believe that the process the DeKalb County Board used was unfair. “The rules they adopted for the process limited comments at the public hearing to only those who owned property within a mile of the landfill expansion

site [which] is not keeping with the state rules for a sieting (sic) process,” said Kenney.

Kenney stated that the group also has other reasons why the process was unfair which led them to hire a lawyer and send an appeal to the Pollution Control Board.

“During September attorneys for both [the DeKalb County Board and the Stop the Mega-Dump

citizens’ group] will be taking sworn depositions in preparation for another public hearing being held in October,” said Kenney.

When asked about the dump expansion Ruth Tobias, Chairwoman of the DeKalb County Board, declined to comment.

The Stop the Mega-Dump group is holding a rally in September as well as going door-to-door and putting out

yard signs to help let people know about the public hearing in October. They will be speaking of the “500 acres of the expansion [that] will be brought in from 16 Northeast Illinois Counties,” as well as environmental reasons.

Kenney urges people to “visit our Stop the Mega-Dump Facebook page and… visit our Stop the Mega-Dump website.” He says, “We need people to join the fight.”

By Sarah BastukStaff Writer

We have multiple ways of communicating with one another. Lots of people use different means to communicate, like cell phones or meeting each other at a local shop. People also use the Internet to chat with people online. It’s a fast growing network and millions of people use it everyday. It provides entertainment, like watching YouTube videos or playing a variety of online games. You can even use the Internet to connect to social networks like Facebook or MySpace and talk with people on there. The only cost you need to pay is the

connection to the Internet and this is where the debate starts.

First of all, what is Net Neutrality?

“Net neutrality is basically how the Internet works now. There are no restrictions to who can access the net, the type of devices that can access the net, and there is no restriction on content that is put on the net,” said Susan Grever, one of our teachers in the computer section of Kishwaukee College. Net Neutrality is what we have now but big businesses like Comcast, Verizon, and Google want to change that. What they want to do is charge you depending on what type of

websites you go on. For instance, someone wants to go to website A, which isn’t very popular, but website B is. Depending on what company you get your Internet connection from website B will be faster since a higher demand is for it. Website A will still have a connection but be really slow in downloading. If you want to go to a social network site like FaceBook they can charge extra for you connecting onto it. These ideas didn’t go unnoticed to the Federal Communications Commission.

They believe the net should be free for creative thoughts and charging for extra will slowly choke the creativity

out of the net. Smaller websites might not stand a chance of even being noticed if Net Neutrality is taken out.

So what does this mean for Kishwaukee College? “It’s like looking in a crystal ball. I have no idea how this will affect colleges,” said David Klick, another teacher in the computer section of Kishwaukee. While it remains unclear as how this will affect colleges, it’s another story for the students at Kishwaukee if they want to go to any site.

“Any students that use Hulu, Netflixs online, BitTorrent, YouTube or play online games would be highly affected since

all would have to pay for higher access or could be slowed down to prevent competition with the telecoms own products,” responded Susan Grever.

Overall it’s uncertain as to what will happen to the Internet. Online groups like Savetheinternet.com have formed all over the net to voice out what they believe is right but in the end it is up to the FCC. As the chairman Julius Genachowski said, “Any outcome, any deal that doesn’t preserve the freedom and openness of the Internet for consumers and entrepreneurs will be unacceptable.”

The Fight for the Dump Continues

Get Your Net Worth on Net Neutrality

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By Audrey LatimerStaff Writer

It’s that time of year again. Another fall semester has begun and with that comesthe hectic college student schedule. You know how it goes; school all day, late night cram sessions and of course the wild weekend abundant with parties, parties, and more parties.

With the beginning of a new school year students can gain more independence,new friends and memories that will last a life time. But there is something elsethat students can gain while away at college and take home with them on the nextholiday break: the dreaded “Freshman 15”.

This crazy whirlwind life style that they call college has a way of making students totally forget about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and give into the heavenly goodness that is Taco Bell, McDonalds,or whatever you happen to be craving when the late night munchies hit. There area few things that can be done however to fight off those pesky pounds that just seem to show up one day. It’s not our fault the college scene makes it hard to maintain a rock solid body but, it can be our mission to keep ourselves looking slim and healthywith these few and simple

changes we can make to our everyday schedule.

The first being the food and the eating habits that students develop. The late night cram session is one of the most popular times to pig out on your favorite fast food chain’s greasy delicacies. It’s late at night and you’re starting to doze off and you need a pick me up, and you need it fast! Heading to the nearest Seven Eleven or restaurantdrive-through to pick up a Red Bull and a burger seems to be the best solution. Friends, I give you what Taco Bell brilliantly named “Fourthmeal”. This so called “meal”between supper and breakfast was made for none other than college students and theirmidnight longings for a savory snack. It’s quick, easy, and cheap. The three things college students live for.

Another reason healthy

eating goes down the tubes for a student is the freedom that they now have. They’re finally away from home andthey can eat whatever they want whenever they want without Mom and Dad giving the stink eye. Resulting in many burger, pizza, and taco runs whenever the mood hits.But, these late night drive through visits and freedom

feasts of fast food may catch up with you before you can even say “Man, I love college.” The Solution? All in moderation. Go ahead eat out; you’re in college, go wild! But, instead of goingmultiple times a week cut it down to one or two. You can keep fruits, vegetables,and granola bars in your dorm room or apartment to help you fight the midnight

munchies.Now, if eating out is an absolute must and you can’t live without it why not triesSubway? They are both healthy and cheap, Five Dollar Footlong anyone? Probably the most popular way to put on some extra poundage during college is in the form of alcohol.

Parties are going to happen

and late nights of binge drinking is inevitable. Thisis college after all. But, the next time you and you’re friends are getting readyto go out for a night on Greek Row ask yourself this. “I wouldn’t eat an entirechocolate cake in one night would I?”

We certainly hope not but, according to an

article on Suite101.com written by Naomi Rockler Gladen, what you do in a night of binge drinking may be equivalent to that. Gladen writes that if you drink 5 12oz beers you have now consumed 700-800 calories. 5 shots will get you 500-100o calories.5 10oz rum and cokes and have 1600-1800. 5 8oz margaritas will provide you with about 2000-2500 calories. This is just from the drinks you have drunk that night, you alsohave all the food you ate during the day as well as the food at the party. And ifyou do indeed drink all your friends under the table that night, I have a feelingyou won’t be surfacing the next day to go to the gym and work it all off.

This is why the #1 way to avoid the “Freshmen 15” is to lay off the binge drinking.Exercising while also going to school full time can be tricky but it can make allthe difference. All campuses do have a Rec Center or Wellness Center that students can use. The one here at Kish is located down by the Gym in room A-403.

So remember keep a healthy diet, cut back on the binge drinking, and stay active during thisschool year. Good Luck!

By Valentina AndrianopoulosStaff Writer

Alexandros Skouras is a very kind and interesting individual with a great deal of potential to succeed. But what makes Alexandros so different? The fact that he has lived in Greece for eighteen and a half years of his life!

Alexandros is a nineteen year old student here at Kishwaukee College who moved from Greece a few months back and is now placed among the fast-paced culture of America. Naturally, the move was life-changing after living in Greece for the majority of his life.

He is currently residing in Dekalb, Illinois; a total switch from his hometown

back in Greece. Alexandros’ hometown, Tripoli, lies in central Greece and consists of a population of about forty-thousand people.

Upon asking Alex (which is the name he prefers to go by) about his experience so far in America he responded quite enthusiastically.

“This is my second semester enrolled in Kishwaukee College,” he explained. “The facilities and buildings are smaller here. In Greece we don’t have computer labs or gyms. We are allowed to eat food from the cafeterias for free if we present them with an ID card. But overall the system is much easier here and applying at schools is much simpler.”

Alex plans on getting his Gen-eds finished here at

Kishwaukee while studying up on his English. He then plans on transferring to the University of Illinois for Chicago to study architecture and design.

Alex also explained how he plans on staying here in America for at least five more years. He said that if he can find a good job then he will stay. If not, he is homeward bound.

I proceeded by asking him about his experience in America so far, and how it compares to Greek culture and traditions.

“It’s really different here. People actually follow the laws. In Greece it is much messier. But I don’t like that there is an age limit for certain things. In Greece there is no age limit for drinking and there are many

‘chill’ spots for teenagers and students. You can also swim in the ocean, which is about twenty minutes from Tripoli.”

Alex’s family consists of his parents and one older brother. His brother went to NIU and his parents still reside in Greece. His mother and father work for the Greek government. He said that he only misses his family a little bit, but overall he enjoys his time here in America.

His favorite food is pastitso, a greek pasta with cheese and meat. Some of his hobbies include soccer, hanging with friends, drawing, and playing guitar. Alex is in a band and explained how he loves to sing and that he has a great voice.

After asking Alex to tell us an interesting fact about himself, he hesitated before responding that he has an accent and that most people find that pretty cool. Another interesting achievement of his is that he plays the bouzouki, which is a Greek guitar with a more high-pitched tone.

Alex appears to be a quiet, shy boy, but according to some, he can also be very crazy and loud. So if you are really interested in getting to know him, make sure to approach him first.

We are hoping that Alex will enjoy the remainder of his days here in America and that we can welcome him wholeheartedly here at Kishwaukee College.

It’s a Whole New World for Alexandros Skouras

Fight the Freshman 15

Above left: Photo via collegemagazine.com

features Kaleidoscope 5september 13, 2010

By Lexi BaisdenManaging Editor

Kishwaukee College has just hired some fresh staff! Allison Von Ende is among the new faculty here at Kish and has taken up the position of the new Student Activities Coordinator. What does she do, you ask? Al-lison wants to help students get involved with other clubs and organizations at Kish. Her plan is to help and work with other advisers to get students move involved

with campus.

“I want to be able to answer any questions or issues that students or advisors may have,” Allison says. “I look forward to working and interacting with the students here at Kish.”

Allison Von Ende applied for an internship last fall of 2009, working along side counselor Carla Johnson.

Together they helped with student activities on cam-pus. A position for the Stu-dent Activities opened up in the Spring and she decided to apply for it.

“I love it,” Allison smiles, when asked what she thought about her position. “It’s a really good place to start a career and I hope to go far with it.”

Allison Von Ende received her Masters Degree in Student Affairs Administra-tion of High Education from Balstate University.

Kish welcomes Student Activities Coordinator

Club Corner: Spotlighting Campus Activities & OrganizationsCompiled by Alicia DaileyStaff Writer

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advisor, Pat Delwich. “Green Club is one of the most active

clubs on campus. We are eager to collaborate with

other student organizations to accomplish great thi ngs,”

said Delwich. There are no requirements to join this club.

The club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of

every month from 11 am to noon.

Student Activities Fair Photos by Hannah PaulStaff Photographer

Music Club is open to “students who have an interest in music,” said . Club Advisor, Nate Gordon. “Students plan campus music-related

events, so they get to practice skills in document design, event organizing, and networking with campus offices. [They] also get to hang out and listen to new kinds of music to broaden their musical

tastes,” said Gordon. There are no requirements to join this club. They will plan their meetings around the participant’s schedules.

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arts & entertainment6 Kaleidoscope september 13, 2010

By Marissa SkonieStaff Writer

It’s the start of a new semester and with that comes the stress of going to classes, doing homework, taking quizzes, taking tests, etc. Sometimes you just need to slow down and relax. Have a couple hours? Go see a movie. There are three movie theaters in the DeKalb/Sycamore area alone. Don’t know what movies are playing? You can literally “Google it” or call the theater. Just to get you started, here are a few movies coming out in September.

Looking for zombie ass-kicking or some eye-popping 3D? Resident

Evil: Afterlife 3D comes out September 10th. Milla Jovovich returns as Alice, a seemingly fearless woman with superhuman powers due to being exposed to the T-Virus. She is trying to help survivors in a world of zombies to do just that: survive. With a 60 million dollar budget and an R rating due to strong violence and language, you can look forward to some amazing fight scenes with monsters literally jumping off the screen.

Rather watch something that would make you laugh instead of cringe? Easy A, staring Emma Stone from Zombieland,

comes out September 17th. Emma plays Olive, a straightedge high school

student who happens to be a virgin. Feeling the pressures of high school,

Olive and a friend play a joke at a party by going into a bedroom and making the

cliché sounds of having sex (i.e.: squeaking bed, loud moans). Unbeknownst to them, no one takes it as a joke and the rumor spreads around school. Once Olive finds out, she realizes the benifts this rumor has given her and decides to use it to her advantage, earning her the interest of several boys and higher social standing. As we can all predict, there must be a down fall but we will have to see the movie to find out.

In the mood for something thought-provoking and realistic? On September

10th, They Are Going To Kill Us Productions will release I’m Still Here: The Lost Years of Joaquin Phoenix. Most of us remember Joaquin from such films as Gladiator, Walk The Line, The Village, and Signs. In 2008, Joaquin announced he was retiring from acting to instead pursue a career as a hip-hop musician. Magnolia Pictures calls this film a “portrait of an artist at a crossroads [that] explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye”.

September Big Screen Releases

By Hannah PaulStaff Writer

Auditions for the fall play “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire will take place today and tomorrow

(Sept. 13th & 14th) in the Kishwaukee Theatre room B-211. Auditions will take place at 7 P.M. both nights. Reading from the script will be required for the audition, and scripts are available on

reserve in the library. The play will be taking place on November 3-6th.

The play is about a family that had the perfect life until they encounter a great

loss from a tragic accident. Afterwards, the family is dealing with the hardships of such an incredible change and trying to make a new life for the remaining family.

Any questions you have can be answered by Nadine Franklin in room B-216 or from extension 2720.

Faculty showcases artBy Hannah PaulStaff Writer

Are you an art

lover? On Wednesday, September 15th there will be an Artist/Educators show by the KC Art faculty.

The exhibition will last two hours, from 3 P.M. until 5 P.M., in the Art Gallery (room B-302).

Refreshments will be available for those who attend. If you’re looking for more information, contact

Michelle Erickson-Goettl at 815-825-2086 ext. 5610.

Edgar Allan Poe -- Back from the Dead!By Valentina AndrianopoulosStaff Writer

Come join us for the first ever reenactment of Edgar Allan Poe this September 21, from 11-12:20 P.M. in room A225. The creator of true horror is back, and he is coming to you right here at Kishwaukee College.

Played by Duffy Hudson, Poe will bring us back to some of his greatest masterpieces and walk us through each story with this one-man play.

We will begin by viewing Poe revived from death and eventually making his way through an informal biography of his life, and the stories and events he was

a part of. Some previews of Poe’s work include: The Raven, Annabel Lee, and The Tell-Tale Heart.

This will be Duffy Hudson’s first performance here at Kishwaukee College. Duffy has performed at several libraries in the Illinois area along with his film, theatre, and commercial appearances throughout

the country. He has worked in several performances in Broadway, and has studied theatre for many years.

“We really are very lucky to have him perform for us,” says Mary Middleton, one of the Kishwaukee College library instructors. “He is a very talented individual. We are expecting a good turnout. Several instructors

show interest, as well as community members.”

This will definitely be a one of a kind experience for all who attend. Please stop by and appreciate the mastery of a true actor at his best.

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Fall Play Prep for “Rabbit Hole”

By Jimmy ClarkStaff Writer

The third novel in The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins has just been released August 24th and while being the weakest in the series it still ended up as a great read. These books are about a young lady and gentleman Katniss and Peeta as they are thrown into the gladi-atorial arena known as the Hunger Games.

This was the greatest draw

to the first two books and is sorely missed in this third installment, as Suzanne Collins seems to be trying to draw on a Twilight vibe in this third book. She focuses so much on a girl who’s trying to choose between which boyfriend to have, a girl who used to be strong and interesting, yet in third book has become weak and boring. While practically forcing the reader away from the interesting story of a giant civil war between the rebellious Districts versus the overwhelming

strength of the capital.

The few times battles do occur they’re well written and interesting enough to make you forget about the boring conversations you’d just read through for the past hundred pages. Her pacing is only just strong enough for this book to hold your attention.

Fans of the past books are going to be disappointed with this third installment, but the way it ties every-thing together will still make

it worth the read. If you haven’t read the series before I can’t recommend the first two books in the series enough, and while the final entry isn’t as solid as the other two its still worth the read.

‘Mockingjay’ Feeds Readers’ Appetite

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Soccer team kicks off seasonBy Ian MooreStaff Writer

The extremely hot weather and muggy weather conditions seemed to reflect the mood on the soccer field as the Kishwaukee Kougars soccer team began their season with a 1 - 0 overtime victory over the College of Lake County, here at Kishwaukee College on Aug 27.

The Kishwaukee Kougars’ offense kept much of the play in the Lancer’s end of the field for a majority of both the first and second half of the game. Yet the Lancer’s goalkeeper, Ty Demo held his own, making spectacular saves on a number of occasions.

Kishwaukee’s defenders, Matt Kuehl and Graisen Tjelle stepped up their games, preventing many late goals before the half, leaving the score at 0 - 0. After halftime the Kishwaukee Kougars soccer team exploded onto the field with a new swagger, in attempt to end the tiebreak. Playing more physical and with a new profound toughness, the Kougars slowly started coming together as a collective unit, blowing by their opponents as if the weather played no role in their conditioning.

Despite a fantastic effort from the Lancer’s midfielders, they just couldn’t seem to keep up. Kougar’s defender Matt Kuehl scored the game winning overtime goal only a few minutes into the final period. Matt was very proud of the teams first victory of the season.

“We played well, but we have room for improvement,” Matt said. “Now that the game is over, we can all rest up and get ready to prepare for Illinois Central, who is one of the top ranked teams in the conference.”

The Kougars started their season off on the right foot with an impressive overtime win for the first game of the season. In their next games, the Kishwaukee Kougars suffered a close loss to 6th ranked team, Illinois Central College and South Suburban. The team, as predicted by Justin DeBoer, destroyed Milwaukee Area Technical College 6-0 in what coach Josh Woita called “a confidence booster, for sure.” The game featured both a corner kick and a header for goals. Martin Reyes got his first goal with a 45 yard bomb. Let’s hope this is a glimpse of what’s to come!

By Scott ConroStaff Writer

Being National Champions five times in the last nine years and being inserious contention the other four years cultivates an air of expectation.

Questions surrounded Kishwaukee College’s 2010 Women’s Volleyball team aftermany players moved on after capturing fourth place in the 2009 NationalTournament. Head Coach Steve Bailey is trying to synchronize the team aftertwo years on the staff as an assistant coach. He was a part of the 2008

staff that coached their way to a National Championship. But loss of talentand a new head coach was enough to downgrade the division’s outlook on theLady Kougars.

Questions were shattered after the #12 team’s first two wins came againsttwo of the NJCAA Division II top five teams in the nation. The Lady Kougarsshowed up big in the first match against #1 ranked Cowley County CommunityCollege, winning three games to one. They went on to beat #4 ranked JohnsonCounty Community College

the next day, once again three games to one.Athletic Director Karen Wiley is impressed with the explosive start to the2010 season and is excited that the team is making their way up therankings.

The Lady Kougars came into last Wednesday’s home opener against BlackhawkEast with a record of 8-3 and ranked at #8. The home team did not let thecrowd question their ability.

Although Blackhawk East came back from a 2-9 start to tie it up at 13, theLady Kougars overcame early communication

struggles to win the game 25-21.Game two was a 25-4 blowout. Freshman Nikki Federico led the team on a 12-0run; at one point scoring six aces in a row with her lightning fast servesthat aggravated and dispirited Blackhawk East for the rest of the night.Game three went in the favor of the Lady Kougars, who finished out the matchwith a 25-13 win.

Although the superior communicators in Wednesday’s match, Coach Steve Baileyis not fully satisfied. “Our communication is not where

it needs to be.”

Bailey wants the ladies to work at controlling the tempo more effectively.He seems confident that keeping control and playing efficiently togetherwill take them to where they want to be.

With a string of assertive National Tournament showings, their expecteddestination is certainly not short of the top.

(Have a sports story? Have a comment? E-mail me at my Kish address: sconro@st.kishwaukeecollege.edu)

Q&A with a Kish KougarBy Ian MooreStaff Writer The Kishwaukee basketball team will be starting their upcoming season soon. And like a lot of people, I’m a die hard basketball fan. But have you ever wondered what it’s like being a college athlete? I sat down with one of Kishwaukee’s shooting guards Ethan Franklin to get an inside glimpse as to what it would be like. Q: What sport are you playing?A: I am playing basketball at Kishwaukee College. Q: How long have you been playing that sport?A: I have been playing basketball for 15 years and this would be my first season here for Kishwaukee. Q: Where does your love for the game come from?A: My love for the game started when I was very little, watching Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. I wanted to “be like Mike” just like most people who grew up in the 90’s. Q: What’s it like being a collegiate athlete, and a student at Kishwaukee College. And what’s it like being a tutor?A: It is a very busy, fun and interesting lifestyle as a collegiate student athlete. There are many meetings and practices to attend, and most of my day is spent at Kishwaukee College. I am rarely home, but it helps me to be a tutor because I get to meet and help new people, while also getting paid for my Learning Skills Center hours for the team.

Q: What’s your class schedule like?A: I am currently taking 14 credit hours. I have a pretty packed schedule throughout the day. I have 4 classes at Kishwaukee College and 1 online class. Q: What are you most looking forward to this upcoming season, and what is your most anticipated game?A: I am looking forward to all our home games and playing our rival Rock Valley College twice this upcoming season. Q: What are your favorite aspects of practice and playing in a live game?A: My favorite parts of practice and when in games is when i get a hot hand shooting. It is a zone I get into sometimes, where I am so focused and feel as if I cant miss a single shot. It’s the best feeling to have ever as a competitor! Q: Who’s your favorite teammate and why?A: I can’t say that I have a favorite teammate, but I have been playing with Grant Olsen, Darvis McNeal, Jon Uworen and Yizzy Wright for many years. It is a pleasure and honor to play with these guys from high school and now into college.

Lady Kougars disappoint critics; dominating home opener

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What advice do you have for Kishwaukee College students?

Mark Wessel• “Pay attention in class.”

Crystal Dalaguete• “Get involved.”

Phil Pleckham• “Go to class.”

Alex Bles• “Do your homework.”

Shalonda Williams• “Go to class because if you

don’t, you’ll miss homework.”

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