T H E M A N E I S S U EVOLUME 8 ISSUE 2

HALLOWEEN

TRADITIONS

Fall Fashions

Campus News

INTERVIEW WITH THEATRE DIRECTOR

LAUREN CANTRELL

Music Review

Upcoming Events

CLUB NEWSHOLOCAUST EXHIBITION

REVIEW

CAMPUS SPORTS

REPORT

T H E M A N E I S S U E

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Upcoming EventsPage 2 October 2010

Tuesday, Oct. 266 p.m. WSCC Volleyball at Southern Union6:30 p.m. Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction7 p.m. Journey College Bible Study

Wednesday, Oct. 277:30 a.m. GED Testing8 a.m. Test Preparation for Ornamental and Turf PestControl State Permit for Professional Services11 a.m. Future Foundation Luncheon

Thursday, Oct. 287 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors, BLH Theatre

Friday, Oct. 297 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors, BLH Theatre

Saturday, Oct. 308 a.m. BEST Robotics Competition7 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors, BLH Theatre

Sunday, Oct. 312 p.m. Little Shop of Horrors, BLH Theatre

Monday, Nov. 1Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center11:00a.m. Food for Thought Meal- Campus Ministries

Tuesday, Nov. 2Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center7 p.m. College Bible Study

Wednesday, Nov. 3Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center

Thursday, Nov. 4Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center7 p.m. The Isaacs, BLH Theatre

Friday, Nov. 5Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow CenterACCC Volleyball Tournament begins at NW Shoals

Saturday, Nov. 6Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center

Sunday, Nov. 7Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center

Monday, Nov. 8Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center

Tuesday, Nov. 9Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow Center9:30-11 a.m. “A Star for Sylacauga” Dr. John Hall pres-entation on meteor that fell on Alabama, BLH Theatre 7 p.m. Journey College Bible Study

Wednesday, Nov. 10Shooting Star Exhibit7:30 a.m. GED Testing

Thursday, Nov. 11Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow CenterWSCC CLOSED VETERAN'S DAY

Friday, Nov. 12Shooting Star Exhibit, Burrow CenterFACULTY DUTY DAY

Sunday, Nov. 143 p.m. Miss Wallace State 2011, BLH Theatre

Monday, Nov. 15Student Art Show, 2nd Floor Burrow Center11 a.m. Food for Thought Meal- Campus Ministries

Tuesday, Nov. 16LIONS PRIDE7 p.m. Journey College Bible Study

Thursday, Nov. 18LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW (REGULAR, MINI-TERM II)

Saturday, Nov. 208 a.m. Alabama High School Cheerleading Competition

Monday, Nov. 22State Professional DevelopmentEARLY ON-LINE REGISTRATION BEGINS FORSPRING

Tuesday, Nov. 23State Professional Development

Wednesday, Nov. 24State Professional Development7:30 a.m. GED Testing

Thursday, Nov. 25WSCC CLOSED THANKSGIVING

Friday, Nov. 26WSCC CLOSED THANKSGIVING

Monday, Nov. 29EARLY ON-SITE REGISTRATION BEGINS FORSPRING

Just Call Me “Roary”

Wallace’s mascot willnow be named Roary.This name was voted bymany students. It camedown to Roary, Rocky andLouie but in the endRoary prevailed. ChrisAdams was the studentwho suggested the nameand he will receive ascholarship paid in full forone whole semester.Thanks to everyone whovoted!

By: Anna Parrish

STAFF MEMBERS

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Stephen Barnett

Bands: Currently in: Below the Burial, formerly of GoodnightGraceland, Approaching Zero, Against the Seasons,

Since this Life

Genre: Metal, Rock

Instrument: Vocals, Bass, Guitar.

Influences: Deftones, Alice in Chains, Pantera, The Acacia Strain,

Outlaw Country, Cannibal Corpse

Local Influences: Selling Mary

MANE ISSUE: “You are a veteran of the Cullmanmusic scene, can you give us a quick summary ofyour musical background?”

Stephen: “I started playing bass at 15 (“Since thisLife”) and started “Approaching Zero” at 17 doing vo-cals. Through a revolving door of about a dozen peo-ple, I was able to play in, influence and help bands ofevery genre you can think of. The ‘musical chairs’ as-pect has actually helped Cullman bands to develop asound, and at one point we actually had a really goodband scene here.”

MI: “Have you always been a vocalist?”

SB: “Pretty much. With the exception of “Since thisLife,” I have been a lead vocalist. Occasionally, Iplayed guitar at a live show, but I tend to be loud, en-

ergetic and obnoxious, so vocalist has been my main-stay.”

MI: “Death metal has a very negative stereotype, doyou think that the genre is misunderstood?”

SB: “To an extent, yes, but you can only complain somuch. The imagery alone is enough to turn stomachs.But, it is a very wide landscape of bands. You’ve gotyour satanic bands, but there are Christian bandsalso. Bands with no groove, just speed, and bandsthat get you pumped. But most people will never knowthat because it’s such an inaccessible genre of music.You can’t just decide to like it. I typically hate it, be-lieve it or not.”

MI: “Lyrically, where do you draw inspiration?”

SB: “I use metaphors in my writing, as a lot of it is sopersonal, but some is just me railing against what Iperceive to be wrong, like certain aspects of society,the West Memphis Three, or Paris Hilton [laughs].”

MI: “Do you try to portray a positive image in yourlyrics?”

SB: “To an extent. The message is usually ‘Think foryourself. Be a better person. Don’t be a tool of nega-tive works.’ We are not a Christian band by anystretch of the imagination, but I do feel that we have apositive message buried beneath the blood and goreimagery. Or you could take it at literal, word-for-wordface value, in which case no.”

MI: “How do feel about present day politics and dothey affect your music?”

SB: “Most of the lyrics I write avoid politics and reli-gion, because those are topics that can shut out po-tential fans. I focus more on small-level issues thatonly are relatable to everyone, but things we can fixand things that are wrong with society. I hate ParisHilton, for instance, and Jersey Shore, all that mind-less stuff that makes people think that being a moronis acceptable.”

MI: “Below the Burial” is in the process of writing newmusic. In comparison to the old set, what are somesimilarities and differences fans can expect?”

SB: “FEWER BREAKDOWNS! And the new materialis faster and heavier, but as it shall always be, wehave retained the groove aspect, as well as our senseof humor. We are trying to push further away from thecookie-cutter sound that everyone else plays. It mightnot win us any new fans, but we will be happier withit.”

MI: “Obviously, being a front man means you are arole model. Any advice to young musicians?”

SB: “Don’t be a tool of negativity. Remember thatmusic, especially at this level, is supposed to be fun.It’s not about being cool or being a rock star; its aboutenjoying yourself and making a connection with youraudience. Making them feel like they are a part ofsomething.”

MI: “What can an audience look forward to whenwatching “Below the Burial?”

SB: “Five guys having the time of their lives. Evenpeople who don’t care for our style enjoy our showsshould see that. We make an effort to involve thecrowd, to make them feel like they are part of some-thing. We are loud, in your face, and loud. Very, veryloud.”

MI: “What is the best show you have ever been a partof?”

SB: “There is a lot to choose from. The first “Good-night Graceland” show. “Below the Burial” played thefinals of the Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands.Dotyfest. All had great crowds and we had fun inter-acting with everyone.”

MI: “Dustin Venz was the original Below the Burialfront man. Has Dustin’s shoes been hard to fill?”

SB: “This sounds arrogant, but no. It hasn’t been ascenario of filling shoes or replacing anyone. I was in“Goodnight Graceland” with three of the other mem-bers so it felt natural, which was nice because it’s al-ways awkward joining an existing group.”

MI: “What is your day job?”

SB: “Currently I have three day jobs, actually. I gradu-ated from the Wallace State Massage Therapy pro-gram in 2009 and work at Massage Envy in MountainBrook, own my own business in Cullman and work atK-Mart, which is the most terrible job ever.”

MI: “What made you decide on massage therapy?”

SB: “It was something to get my family off of my backabout school [laughs]. Ended up loving it. Theanatomy of the human body has always interestedme, so it made it a great choice.”

MI: “If you could put together a super group of Cull-man area musicians, who would be in it?”

SB: “Adam Callaway on vocals, Seth Mitchell andJaxon Karrh on guitar, Zack Gordon on bass, WesDuren on drums….that would be one. There are somany combos, a lot of which have been tried. I thinkany five guys from the old scene could put togethersome great music. And no, that’s not just a polite an-swer.”

MI: “Do you believe that local music is capable ofmaking a positive impact on the community?”

SB: “It’s been proven that it can. We used to bringfrom 200 to 400 people from every walk of life to localshows. We made a community that caused no trouble,and some bands played charity gigs and stuff. So, aresounding yes.”

Stephen is currently planning a workshop for alllocal bands, past and present, to discuss ways towork together to rebuild the Cullman music scene.Bands will swap contact information, booking informa-tion, ideas for promotion, merchandise vendors, etc.

To contact Stephen, emailbelowtheburial@yahoo.com, or visit myspace.com/be-lowtheburial, facebook.com/pages/belowtheburial oryoutube.com/user/belowtheburial.

Local Artist Profile:Stephen Barnett

Interview by Zack Gordon

Page 3 October 2010

Responses from Wallace State’s Facebook pageWhat was your favorite Halloween costume as a kid or what do you plan to be this year?

“A judge,” Christopher Clayton

“FBI agent,” Michael Johnston

“Power ranger,” Brooke Kelley

“A slice of pizza,” Jeremy Young

“Frankenstein as a kid; this year I’m Keith Stone,” ChristopherChapman

“This year I’m going to be Minnie Mouse and my 2-year-old is goingto be Mickey Mouse,” Michelle Painter Martin “My favorite as a kid was Casper. This year I’m

going to be Magneta from the Rocky Horror Pic-ture Show,” Jennifer Roberson

“Ghost, otherwise when could you walkaround under a sheet?” Kathy PuckettBates

“A princess,” Jennifer Smith

“Power Rangers,” Chris Adams

“My favorite costume as a kid would have to be the time Iwas a blue M&M!!. It was hilarious,” Alexa LeAnne Alldredge

HalloweenPage 4 October 2010

Costume Trends 2010

Movie releases this year have greatly influenced the costume selection forthis year’s Halloween participants. The main influences are Alice in Wonderland,Clash of the Titans, Avatar, Ironman 2, Harry Potter, Twilight, Toy Story 3, and Night-mare on Elm Street.

Snooki, The Situation, and the rest of the Jersey Shore cast are also a big hiton this year’s shelves in party stores.

It’s My Party in downtown Cullman has stocked up on these popular trendsand many more. Owner, Judy Nelms ordered hundreds of different costumes. Includ-ing Super Mario Brothers, Michael Jackson, Wizard of Oz, Flintstones, Vampires, andthe couple favorite Flapper-Gangster duet. The store is packed full of decorations andaccessories including approximately 50 different wigs, a variety of fairy wings andmuch more to put together any costume or party. There are costumes for sale and ifyou don’t want to make the investment there are quite a few for rent. Hours of opera-tion are Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Below are a few students from Wallace and they shared what they are goingto be this Halloween.

By: Katie Nelms

Lady Gaga’s scantily clad outfits are

one of the biggest hits this Halloween.

Hannah MartyDiagnostic Imaging

“Gorgo: Queen of Sparta”

Caity ScottBusiness Major

“Scandalous Little Red RIding Hood”

Kayla CardenBusiness Major“Tina Turner”

A BP worker covered in oil inspired bythe oil spill is a popular choice this Halloween.

Best for Guys Best for Girls

WSCC Murder Mystery Solved

If you missed Mystery Night (Tuesday, October 19) then you missed a lot. The night started off with a bang as Jimmy Moon announced that WSCC President, Dr.Vicki Hawsey, had been murdered by a member of the Campus Ministries leadership team. She had been murdered while she was shopping for a baby gift for CampusMinistries Director, Christy Hicks. Jimmy challenged the creatively dressed detectives to scour the campus in search of clues to solve the murder.

To solve the murder the students had to name who did it, name the weapon, and where the murder occurred. In order to figure this out students had to do a numberof activities which included: they had to follow clues, perform baby themed” stunts, and gather information quickly. The first group of detectives to do so was named win-ner.

The fun continued while guests enjoyed refreshments as they listened to guest speaker, SAWE/ NWA wrestler, River D’Angelo. The night ended with best costumeawards (pictured to the right) being presented to Allison Shirley who dressed as Venus and Jon Brouder who dressed as the Tooth Fairy.

Whether you enjoyed this year’s Mystery Night or missed out on it, remember to save the date for next year. This is an annual Campus Ministries event and it is free,open to everyone, and tons of fun.

By: Jessica Cagle

Campus CulturePage 5 October 2010

*First in a series of interviews

with WSCC professors

Evan Hicks: You earned yourundergraduate degree at Birm-ingham Southern. What sort ofexperience did you have whileattending?Ms. Cantrell: Yeah, it wasgreat. It was a liberal arts col-lege and I tend to be a jack ofall trades and a master ofnone, which that school reallysupported. I got to spend a lotof time in the theater programand the music department anddoing social things on campus.I loved it. I still stay in touchwith a lot of the professorsthere.Evan: “Little Shop of Horrors”is a dark comedy that startedas a film and was adapted intoa musical. Are any aspects ofyour production influenced byprevious iterations or are youtaking an entirely unique ap-proach to the play?Ms. Cantrell: I think that it’s alittle bit unique. In reading whatthey intended for the script tobe they tell you...how can I putthis? We’re going for a sort offilm-noir look. Like a bloodycartoon. All the set pieces aretwo dimensional. It can be

really dark and it can be reallyfunny. We’re sort of going forthe latter. The fourth wall isbroken a lot.Evan: That’s very interesting.Ms. Cantrell: Yeah, it’s goingto be very fun, I think. Everyversion I’ve ever seen havebeen very realistic and ours isnot. We’re taking ours to an al-most campy level but it works.Our biggest influences are film-noir and even Family Guy.Playing with timing and thosemoments that go on just a littletoo long and become absurdlyfunny.Evan: Wallace’s Theater pro-gram has an abundance of tal-ented students who arepassionate about theater, manyof whom are in “Little Shop of

Horrors.” Could you tell us a lit-tle bit about what it’s been liketo work with them?Ms. Cantrell: Working with thestudents is fabulous. We’vehad a couple of years of re-building. We’ve got a reallysolid group this year. We have16 students and I think that’s areally solid number.Evan: It is easily divisible.Ms. Cantrell: They’re incredi-bly positive. I think this is themost talented group I’ve hadand they’re very positive. I re-ally love having a positive, col-laborative environmentbecause I think it’s really es-sential to creating good art.Evan: Especially good for com-edy.Ms. Cantrell: They’re verydedicated and I’ve had a greattime working with them.Evan: Last year, you changedoffices from the Student Centerto the performing arts building.How has the change in locationchanged the way you work?Has it made it better or differ-ent?Ms. Cantrell: It’s made it differ-ent. It’s really not better orworse, it’s just different. What Ihave loved most about it is thatall the arts professors are in

the same building. When youdon’t have colleagues to workwith you can get stifled. Also,our students see each other.The music and theater stu-dents socialize and we get across-collaborative environ-ment. I’ve gotten a lot moremusic students in theater.Evan: As The Mane Issue’sfirst featured professor thisyear, you’ve encouraged manystudents but what inspired youto become a theater teacher?Ms. Cantrell: My mom’s adrama teacher and my dad’s amusic teacher so it’s all I everknew and, to be honest, it’s theonly thing I’m really good at! Ialways intended to be a per-former and, really, I still am. Istill enter shows whenever Ican. But, I think I was a seniorat Birmingham Southern and Iremember TA’ing a theaterclass and I had a lot of fundoing it. This one day, I had allthese books and one of myfriends walks by and goes‘Look at that, ProfessorCantrell!’ And I thought, “Huh,Professor Cantrell! Thatsounds pretty good.” I thinkthat’s when I knew I wanted tobe drama teacher. Really, Ihave the best job in the world.

No day is the same and at theend of the day I get to see mywork on stage, which is great.Evan: Where would you like tosee the theater program go inthe coming years?Ms. Cantrell: I would like toadd more shows. Right now wehave two shows per seasonand about 20 students and I’dlike to double those numbers.I’d also like a technical directorthat could develop sets and de-signs because that’s not reallymy strength. I’d like to becomethe best college theater pro-gram in the state and to be-come the theater hub ofCullman County. Which, at thispoint, I’d think it’s safe to saywe are. Evan: Lastly, if you could tellaspiring students a few wordsof encouragement, what wouldyou tell them?Ms. Cantrell: Go to goodschools, get as much experi-ence as possible, and get in asmany shows as you can. Then,in the end, if you can see your-self doing anything else, do it.Because it’s not easy but if youreally love it you will find worksomewhere.

By: Evan Hicks

LION’S PRIDE

A few questions with Wallace State eatre Head Lauren Cantrell

Bloodthirsty plants comes toWallace State stage

By: Katie Nelms

Wallace State’s Theatre Department will be spicing up the Halloween festivi-ties with their performance of the dark cartoon comedy, “Little Shop of Hor-rors.”

“Little Shop of Horrors” is a musical about a nerdy orphan, Seymour Krel-born, played by Daniel Bussey, who works at a flower shop in urban skid row.

He comes across a plant, played by John Scott (voice by David Peterson),and he names it Audrey II after the love of his life, Audrey, played by MeaganBates. Unfortunately for Seymour, the plant came from outer space andfeeds on blood.

Wallace State Theatre director Lauren Cantrell chose this musical because itwas something different and also had the right students. Props and sets are2D and something the drama department has always wanted. This exactreplica of the original Broadway musical is dark, comedic and perfect for Hal-loween.

There are 16 cast members, all Wallace State students, as well as four musi-cians, Jon Muccitelli, Aaron Williams, Zack Gordon and Terry Moore.

Will Seymour and Audrey make it through this frightening blood hunt or willevil reign in the end?

Performances will be Oct. 28-30 at 7 p.m. nightly, and also on Oct. 31 at 2p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. On Sunday, the audiencehas been invited to dress in their Halloween costumes.

Don’t miss out on this over the top comedy.

Page 6 October 2010

Darkness into Life

Holocaust survivors Aisic and Riva Hirsch joined Wallace State on Thursday,Oct. 14 and shared their horrific stories of the Holocaust. They suffered a lot butnow have been happily married for 60 years and have lived to see not only theirgrandchildren but also their great grandchildren.

Aisic talked about growing up in Poland and how life was beautiful. Then in1939, when he was 9, his life drastically changed. He spoke about how his townlined up to welcome the German soldiers only to find out they were not good.

The soldiers burned down the two synagogues and also killed and hung the rab-bis in the city market. They moved all the Jews into ghettos; luckily, the ghetto wasin his town so he didn’t have to move. His ghetto was also an open ghetto meaningthat the Jews could leave during the day to get supplies as long as they wore theirstar and were back by 6 p.m.

He escaped the ghetto and was out on his own. He talked about the hardshipsand betrayal he experienced. Then he met a priest who gave him a new name andbirth certificate, a Polish name, as a way to stay safe. The priest told him “God iseverywhere for everyone.” He moved from place to place making his way to Israel.

On his journey there he met his wonderful wife, Riva, who has a story of her own. She was living in the Ukraine and was 7 years old when the war broke out there

in 1941. Her father was warned of the Nazis that were coming. Her family packed up everything and went into hiding. Her family was caught,

split up and marked with the yellow star. They were filthy and waited for the trainthat was supposed to take them to a “safe” place.

Dead bodies were thrown out of the trains that they had to board. While at aJewish ghetto she lay on the floor sick and dying. A man picked her up and took her to a hiding place to try and nurse her back to health.

She ended up staying in a hole in the ground under their flooring and they wouldsometimes give her food. She stayed there for 2 years before being released, now11 years old. She was found by a Jewish man and they went to a safe place wherethey were cleaned, fed, and clothed.

Later on she found her dad; he had survived the Holocaust as well. Then in 1950she met Aisic and they were wed. They moved to the U.S. and have had a veryeventful life.

By: Anna Parrish

Mr. and Mrs. Hirsch accepted a gift from Wallace State after sharing their Holocaust story.

The Holocaust exhibit, sponsored by The Common Read Committee and The Evelyn Burrow Museum, featured paintings, photographs, personal narratives, and documentaries aboutHolocaust survivors. It drew thousands of students and community members to the Burrow Center during its monthlong stay on campus. The exhibit complements the campuses CommonRead initiative, which is centered around John Boyne’s novel, “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” which is on sale now in the Wallace State Bookstore.

One of the overflow locations where the Hirshes presentation was simulcast was the BettyLeeth Haynes Theatre. More than 600 watched the event here, and in classrooms and otherlocations on campus.

Page 7 October 2010

Life is Good (L’Chaim)Elegy by Dylan Skipper

Once entered in, it was almost assured,No exit and no return.

What was happening to a nationality of peopleIt was of no concern.

The sole purpose and objective;To wipe out an entire race.

No words like “death” were allowed to be spokenNo, not in this place.

The use of words such as “processed” and “chosen”,They were vocalized instead.

As for their lives,Thousands of Jewish people plead.

For void of any records,Any claims would be unfounded.

Finally, the world took noticeAnd all were astounded.

Arbeit Macht Frei was at the entrance,Yet not a welcoming attempt.

Instead it was the Nazi’s way of showingTheir hatred, taunting, and contempt.

Contempt for the alleged inferior people,Who were not the chosen race.

The goal was to remove them from the earthLeaving no trace.

Malach ha-Mavis was how they knew this manAs they made their descents

To his creations, the death factories and the Tortuous medical experiments.

They endured through much,Enough to drive most mad.

The Jews they simply cried,“Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheynu, Adonai Echad”.

To think that complete exterminationIt was so near.

The death toll number six-million,The Jews, ultimately would persevere.

An almost certain death sentence would be to bear the Magen David symbol

In a crowd.Today on the flag of Israel,

Something for which they can be proud.

It is often said that one must experience life’s painTo appreciate its pleasures;

Or that unless you have truly worked for it,You do not appreciate life’s treasures.

If this is so, then to happiness and pleasure Jewish people should have

An uncontested claim.It is truly amazing and appropriate that

They should be able to toast L’Chaim.

Never AgainLyrics by: Johnathan Allen

Part of meDoesn’t want to see,The memories locked inside of me.

But the mind does work in mysterious ways,Forcing recollection of maniacal days,

When a jack-booted tyrant and his BonapartePlex,Swaying all the masses and swearing that next,

A bloody campaign of genocidal hate,

Like Jews were responsible for Germany’s state.

Smoking stacks blot out the sky,Belzec, the place Jews go to die,

And when the dust settled it had turned to ash,And no amount of crying could alter the past.

And in my heart draw a lineAn Oath to Honor for all timeThese words till death I will defend,NEVER AGAIN!!!

Alone in the dark for two years pastWith the rats and the mice I’m breaking my fast.

Nuns and Priests grab their rosaries, prayBringing me scraps,Keep me hidden away.

A burning light brought me to life,Keeping hope floating till the US arrived,

Now it’s boiling over, all I know is hurt,I vow to get dirty cause they’re spreading the dirt!

And in my heart draw a lineAn Oath to Honor for all timeThese words till death I will defend,NEVER AGAIN!!!

Holocaust Poems

It is dark in hereI cannot seeThe lights have beenTurned out on me

The gloom is chokingPulling me under But it is not as badAs the terrible hunger

I waitin silenceFor the door to crackTo let a sliver of lightDisturb the endless black

It stings my eyesBut i welcome the painIt reminds me I am aliveAnd helps keep sane

I race to the foodReceiving only crumbsHoping it is enoughFor the hunger pains to numb

This darkness is infiniteWill I ever see the lighti can no longer tell apartThe day from the night

I pray to be rescuedI pray to be savedFrom this endless nightThis deep dark cave

Hope in a LookBy: Cass Putman

Looks can be simple. They can be intense, they can be loving, warm, all forms of emotion.There’s a young man, howeverHe seems to be young and sickHis face, dirty and tiredHis teeth rotting and chippedbut in the midst of his appearance, It’s his eyes.His eyes look different, so differentHe has a voice in themQuiet and subtle but relievedHis face is that of a yell, a smile so to say,He is freeHe is doneNo more work to be doneHe can worry about other things nowHe can live in hope of a new dayHe survived the stormand everything will be okay.

God Doesn’t Make MistakesBy: Rachel Evans

How do you lose what you don’t have?I didn’t have a choice being brought into this cold

world.

How do you know life is supposed to be somethingmore?

All I have is a weaping mother, and a moth-infestedcott.

What do you do when the cards life deals you is theonly game you’ll ever know?

My people are tortured, mistreated, forced to work,and our religion –our God−taken away.

All I know is I was brought into the unknown.I almost lost the game of life.

My chance.My dice.

My cards decieved me, because all I’ve been givenis a life full of grieving.

Yet, I was given a life, and that alone gives me the

will to survive.

NISOD Essay Contest

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) is pleased to announce the thirdannual Community College Week-NISOD Student EssayContest in honor of Scott Wright.

The winning essay is awarded a total of $3,000+ in prizesto be shared with the student author, the outstanding fac-ulty/staff/administrator featured in the essay, and the stu-dent's community college.

Visit www.nisod.org/student_essay for information.

The deadline for the essay submission is November 8.

The DarknessBy: Amanda Cates

Page 8 October 2010

FALL FASHION 101

This fall, fashions’ biggest trends are all different and the majority of people can wear them.They are versatile, fun, and you should definitely try one, or all of these trends.

Leather- Leather is a huge trend appearing on everything from jackets, dresses, pants, boots, andhandbags. To be even trendier, wear faux-leather. It has the same look as the actual thing but it’scheaper and more environmentally conscious. Just be aware that leather commands attention, sowear only where you want attention. To be daring, try a color besides black.

Knits- Knit clothing is huge right now. Try a cute knit sweater over a long-sleeve t-shirt, skinny jeansand tall boots. Just make sure the knit isn’t too bulky, or it will overwhelm you.

Flared jeans- Flared jeans are so fashion-forward now and more forgiving than skinny jeans. Wearheels or wedges to create a lengthening effect and make sure the hem comes down to your toes.

Lace- Cute and girly, lace looks fantastic on a top. To avoid appearing risque, choose a top that haslace details, such as on the shoulders or neckline. Lace also looks really cute on a purse or banglebracelets.

Statement jewelry- The bigger, the better. Just make sure you wear only one piece of statement jew-elry. Wearing multiple pieces will cancel out the effect of the jewelry.

Clogs- Clogs are the “it” shoe of the season. They convey a bohemian sense of style and some ver-sions have embellishments such as buckles, zippers, etc. These are best worn with flared or bootcutjeans.

Cropped sweatshirts- These tops need to be worn over a thermal top or long-sleeved tee with skinnyor straight jeans. To add a little flair, get a cropped t-shirt with a fun design or a band name on it.

Messenger bags- These are great handbags and a definite must in your wardrobe. They often haveseveral straps and plenty of pockets, which are so versatile. You can carry them on your shoulder,across your body, or in your hand.

Faux-fur- Faux-fur looks fantastic. Try a vest or a jacket with a lined hood. It adds a little extra fun toany outfit. If you’re bold, try faux-fur in an unexpected color.

Military- The military look is huge right now. Get a great army jacket and belt it over a t-shirt or wearsome rugged boots over skinny jeans.

That wraps up Fall Fashion 101. Remember, have fun with your wardrobe and have confidence inyour clothing. Also, that outfit doesn’t make YOU look great, you make IT look great.

By: Alyssa White

Fall Fashion

An army greenmilitary jacket

A faux fur vest

Brownwooden clogs

A huge metallic statement necklace

A studded black messenger bag

Page 9 October 2010ClubsWhat is the BCM Anyway?

You may of heard of BCM and catch yourself questioning “What is the BCM?” Maybe you know what it is but you can’t explain it to those who greet you with thatblank “What are you talking about?” look, when you bring up the BCM. To help clarify this, I asked Christy Hicks, the director of Baptist Campus Ministries (BCM), andher team what the BCM is to each of them. Christy Hicks has been the Campus Ministries Director for 10 years and she says, “Campus Ministries exists to reach ourcampus for Christ, help students stay active in the local church, and help students become missions minded adults. I love what I do. I get the opportunity to help studentssee the big picture of what God is doing at this transitional time of their lives. I have the privilege of encouraging students to be the best student they can be, to grow intheir faith, and to reach out in His name wherever they may be.”

Standing left to right: Tabitha Pierce, Markiec Ridley, Christy Hicks, Jessica Cagle, Jimmy Moon, and Jasmine HallSitting left to right: Delilah Schlosser, TJ Dill and Shalonda McLemore

Still don’t know or don’t want to take the word of just the director and her team? That’s ok, I also asked others what the BCM is to them. Tabitha Pierce, the Recruitment and Publicity leader says, “BCM is getting involved and fired up for God and helping people when they need it.” Markiec Ridley, the Campus Evangelism leader says, “BCM is showing love, kindness, patience and acceptance to anyone and everyone.” Jessica Cagle is the Outreach leader and she believes BCM is a good opportunity to use social abilities to further God's kingdom and make friends in the

process. Jimmy Moon, the Discipleship leader, says, “BCM is a place to fellowship with other Christians on campus.” Jasmine Hall, the Missions leader, says, “BCM is a body of students coming together on campus to fellowship and worship together.”Delilah Schlosser says, “BCM is having the blessing to go to school while also being able to do the ministry of spreading the Word and shining the Light”. T.J. Dill says, “BCM is a group of students striving together to be more like Christ.” Shalonda McLemore says, “BCM is a place where I can get away from the world and closer to God.”

(cont’d on p. 12)

Britney Shubert says, “BCM ismy home church at WallaceCampus. Being involved inCampus Ministries is where

God has blessed me with myclosest friends and many oppor-

tunities I would not have had,otherwise.”

Adam Schrimsher says, “BCMmeans people loving and caringabout one another. It is a place

where you can go and talk aboutanything. People show love and

open their arms to us.”

Opal Williams says, “The BCM is aplace to come hang out. It gets meout of my lonely apartment and Idon't have to worry about being

judged.”

Tristen Entrekin says, “The way Ifeel about the BCM is unlike anyfeeling about a place I have hadbefore; I feel more love and com-

passion from them than I haveever felt from anyone else. It is my

home away from home.”

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Lion’s Card Benefits

Don’t forget to go get your own Lion’s card if you haven’t already got one. They cancome in handy and when you use it at the following places you receive certain benefits.

• Carina’s Pizza & Grill -10% discount• Chick-fil-A (Cullman) - Thursday College Night Special: Buy a Chick-fil-A

Sandwich or 8 pack of Nuggets and get one free• Cici’s Pizza (Cullman) - Free Drink• College Tire -10% discount• Dairy Queen (Hanceville) - 10% discount (food items only—excludes

specials)• Family Garden Chinese Buffet -10% discount• Hardee’s (Hanceville) - Free small drink & fry with purchase of combos

1 though 12• Mission Possible - 5% discount w/$20 minimum purchase• Texaco Express Lube (Hanceville) - $2 off

It’s FREE and you can get one in room 119 or in the Presidential suite of the StudentCenter.

PTK Sponsors 5K Run

In conjunction with our “Think Local First – Charity Begins at Home” campaign for the Fall

2010 semester, the WSCC Phi Theta Kappa organization will be hosting a 5K Run/Walkand a 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, November 7, at 3 p.m. at Sportsman’s Lake Park inCullman.

Get in shape for PTK. This is one of the many events PTK has planned this year on itsway to achieving Five Star Chapter status.

Registration is ONLY $5 and includes a T-shirt. Participants are also asked to bring twonon-perishable food items to the event for the Cullman Caring for Kids Food Bank.

If you are interested (or know anyone who might be), please contact Brandon Smith at(256) 352-8207 or brandon.smith@wallacestate.edu.

Thanks in advance for your support!

On a cold November day in 1954 in Sylacauga, Alabama, a flaming meteorite fell out of thesky, crashed through the roof of the house, and struck Mrs. Ann Hodges as she napped onthe couch. Mrs. Hodges suffered only a bruised leg and became an instant celebrity as theonly documented instance of a human to have been struck by a meteorite.

Dr. John C. Hall is Curator of the Black Belt Museum at The University of West Alabama. Heis the retired chief naturalist at the University of Alabama Museum of Natural History. He hasled archaeological and paleontological programs throughout Alabama since 1979 and has

published on Alabama meteorites andfamed naturalist William Bartram.

Dr. Hodges will speak to the campus onTuesday, Nov. 9 at 9:30 a.m. The pres-entation and question and answer ses-sion will last about an hour. A replica ofthe Sylacauga meteorite will be on dis-play before and after the presentation.Come early to meet Dr. Hodges.

Admission is free. Classes and school groups are encouraged to attend.

The Visual Communications Department will create anddisplay large-scale infographics related to this unique as-tronomical event. The exhibit will be on view in the BurrowCenter Nov. 1-10 during the hours the building is open.

This event is sponsored by the Wallace State Year of theArts Committee.

For more information, contact Adrian Scott, at 256-352-8145 or adrian.scott@wallacestate.edu.

A Star for Sylacauga:

The Day the Meteor Fell

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Now that you know more aboutwhat the BCM is, let me tell youmore about what it does. The Cam-pus Ministries room, commonly re-ferred to as the BCM, is located inthe Student Center, room 100.Campus Ministries is more than justa club and the BCM is more thanjust a place to hang out. Everyoneis welcome and there is somethingfor everyone. Students have the op-portunity to be as involved as littleor as much as they like.

On the second and fourth Tues-days of each month, Jimmy Moonhosts a free video game tourna-ment that is open to all WSCC stu-dents. If you’re interested, just sendhim a Facebook message or stopby the BCM to see which gamesare being played and sign up.

Every day, at different times,there are student-led Bible studiescalled small-groups that cover amultitude of topics and are open toanyone who is interested. There isalso a brief time of student-led de-votion and prayer on Wednesdaysand Thursdays at 12:25 p.m. andJourney Bible study on Tuesdaynights at 7:01 p.m.

Campus Ministries hosts vari-ous outreach events on campussuch as the recent Mystery Nightand the Back to School Nerd Party.Campus Ministries also hosts com-bination outreach and fundraisingevents such as last year’s Mas-querade Ball to raise money forHaiti Relief, and Food for Thought

every first and third Monday of eachmonth in the Banquet Hall wherestaff and students can eat a deli-cious hot lunch, complete withdessert and drink, for just a dona-tion to student missions.

Campus Ministries providesstudents with the opportunities togo on a Spring Break Mission tripas a group and provides assistancewith Summer Missions opportuni-ties. If you are interested in eithertype of mission trip, contact ChristyHicks at 352-8280 for more details.

The Campus Ministries roomhas a Nintendo 64, Gamecube,foosball table and comfortablecouches for catching a nap be-tween classes.

There are also tables for doinghomework or eating lunch and afood closet in case you are withoutlunch to eat. There is always some-body in the BCM to talk to or gethelp from.

Members of Campus Ministriesbelieve in hanging out and havingfun, all the while maturing in ourChristian walk, but you don’t haveto be a Christian to come hang outor to get involved with us.

Now that one knows what theBCM is, where it is and what it at-tempts to do, if you’re looking for agreat place to hang out, searchingfor fun things to do, and new friendsthat will treat you like family youknow where to come. The doors arealways open and so are our heartsand minds.

By: Jessica Cagle

A Bible study being held in the BCM.

Students hanging out and having fun in the BCM.

Commentary by: Evan T. Hicks

Many times at Wallace State a sports team excels, even going undefeated, with

little to no recognition from the student body. You may have never attended one of

the team’s games but Wallace State’s current soccer team is one of the best com-

piled in years and has yet to lose a game.

Normally, Americans pay no heed to soccer or, as it is known internationally,

football. Americans are more concerned with American football and other American

sports, like baseball, basketball or even NASCAR. Most of the students on campus

have a similar attitude, they know there is a soccer team, some are even dimly

aware of its skill, but few could explain how remarkable their season has been thus

far. Each game that Wallace State has won this season has been a triumph of skill

and teamwork over larger, stronger opponents.

I attended the Lions’ home game against Concordia, a team from Selma.

Stronger hardly describes the difference between the two team’s individuals’ size.

Wallace State’s team is a hodgepodge of players of different sizes, playing styles

and backgrounds while Concordia fielded a team that looked like it could have been

cloned in a lab designed to produce outstanding soccer players. However great the

difference in size may have been, the Lions did not let this affect their mindset. Only

the desire to win was evident in their stoic resolve and disciplined attitude that Sat-

urday afternoon.Magnificent play by Lions’ defenders Chris Winfrey and Felipe Duenas kept the

team alive during a hard fought first half. Yells could be heard across the field during

the second half, when striker Luis Helguera single handedly dribbled past Concor-

dia’s defense to score the first goal of the game.

Naturally, Wallace State went on to score again while Concordia was only able

to score once in return, with a corner shot. At the end of the match, the home team

emerged victorious, still undefeated.

Maybe soccer isn’t the sport of choice in Alabama, but if there’s one thing all

Americans love, it’s a winner and Wallace State’s soccer team is certainly that.

Even against opponents who have received more hype or who are physically larger,

the Lions continue to emerge triumphant. If they’re victorious in their final home

game, the Wallace State soccer team will have gone undefeated during their regular

season. Soon, the Lions will travel to Georgia and play in the postseason regional

tournament. Wallace State’s victory against Concordia was a team effort but several

players distinguished themselves during the course of the match. Helguera’s goal

was one of the highlights of the game and without Winfrey and Duenas’ defense,

the match would likely have gone the other way. Also of note was Eric Hugo, who

demonstrated tremendous agility throughout the matching while dribbling up field,

dodging several tackles from Concordia’s players. The game was perhaps the best

game the Lions have played yet and anyone who is a fan of soccer or of watching

great athletes immersed in their element should come out and support the team.

Sports

Alumni Highlight!Former Wallace baseball pitcher Derek Holland now plays for the Texas Rangers.The Rangers defeated the New York Yankees in the American League Champi-onship Series to advance to the 2010 World Series vs. the San Francisco Giants.Look for Holland to pitch out of the Rangers’ bullpen as the team seeks its firstWorld Series title. The series starts Wednesday night at 7. All games are on FOX.

Wallace State’s undefeatedsoccer team worth your time