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Warm Welcome for New and Returning Students
By Vazmenko Bondulic
To all our new students: we want to welcome to you to your new and exciting future in college education. Here at Corning Community College you have ample resources to get you through two years of education. If you have problems that need to be addressed or resolved, you have many avenues that you can turn to in order to rectify your situation. By chance if you are not sure which way to turn, you certainly can ask students that have been here before and they
will be more than happy to direct you in the right direction.
As one of the student government body representatives, I assure you that you will not find better professors, administration, and clerical people. They will go out of their way to make sure that your experience on this campus is exciting, fun, rewarding and educational.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions; I emphasize strongly for you to get involved in any aspect of your col-
lege days. There are many clubs that you can join and participate in, and if you are not interested here at the campus, then perhaps you may want to do something in your community. From my experience, being involved in your school and your community looks great on your resume. Somebody is more likely to hire you if they see that you were a willing participant and want to be involved. Remember that good grades, involvement and participation can lead you to a good job, or perhaps a
great one. I would like to again welcome freshman students to Corning Community College.
As for our returning students, I hope you had a safe, great and fun summer. Now is the time to keep hitting the nail on the head until it’s all in.
Also, to those that didn’t get involved last semester, get involved now, because it’s never too late. From the student government body, wishing all the best to all the students now and in the future.
Where’s the Reality in
Television?
By Jerry Grapevine
Reality television. We’ve all seen it at some point or another while flipping through the plethora of channels that cable television offers. Sadly, due to this strange phenomenon, the grand spectacle that television once was is now a refuge for decadence and degeneration. Why, might you ask? Well, Paris Hilton did get her own television show if that is any indication.
Okay, now that we are on the subject of Paris Hilton, I can’t help but wonder how such a mindless fool got a multi-season, multi-million dollar television show deal. It's because people actually watch these kinds of programs. What could possibly be the least bit entertaining about two rich girls wandering around in some obscure, rural town and raising hell for absolutely no apparent reason at all other than to obtain as much money and fame as possible? I have no idea and it has been troubling me for some time now to be completely honest.
Another thing that has caught my attention, unfortunately, because I live with two younger sisters, is the new MTV. What ever happened to the old MTV, the one that I miss and cherish because it was actually true to its name, that being Music Television?
Now, all that can be seen on MTV are pointless dating game shows heavily laced with moronic one-liners or maybe, if you are lucky enough, an occasional music video tossed into the mix to remind viewers that this channel wasn’t always so inane and predictable. Oh MTV, where art thou?
At last, I think I’ve unlocked the secret as to why America is so incredibly infatuated with this “reality television” craze. We are all being brainwashed, as part of a government conspiracy of course, in order to weaken our intellectual capabilities and in turn rendering us incapable of using our minds toward something productive.
Okay, so maybe I haven’t unlocked the secret, but you’ve got to at least wonder, what could possibly be so attractive about hormonal young men and snotty young women, no offense, conveying to us, in the strangest ways, what we already know.
Reality isn’t really reality at all.
Adventures in Nursing School: Part II
By Sherry M. Shan-grcnv
To start this week’s article,
I would like to dedicate this column to people that are just beginning their college careers with uncertainty of what they want to be when they grow up. These weekly articles should give you a good idea of what you might expect if you choose to enter into the Nursing Program here at CCC. While some may find that this program is wonderful and exciting, others may find it to be a drab and not the style of profession they are looking for. I think we should all pursue careers in whatever it is that we are able to be passionate about. No job is perfect or fun all the time. That is why finding something that we truly enjoy can make up for the struggles of long, hard days at work.
On with the report... This week was better.
I found myself more confident and feeling less lost. I think I have the hang of
my study habits now. I am literally spending more time in the Nursing Learning Center than I am at home or in class. I am not only more comfortable studying in the N.L.C. than anywhere else but am surrounded by all of the materials I could possibly need to keep up with the times. Honestly, I have not bought all of the books I need for the semester due to my financial situation, but I am so glad to have at least one copy of any book I may need at my fingertips here. My boyfriend teases me and says that I may be the only Nursing student to graduate without buying all the books. Hey, that might be my kicker when I give my graduation speech: “If I can do it without the books, anybody can do it. Period”.
I took my first quiz on Monday. It was not at all what I expected. So much of the format of lecture and lab is similar to that of Integrated Science. Thus, I expected the quizzes to be similar as well.
Now that would just be too easy. These Nursing instructors take a whole different approach to quizzing and I can understand why. They don’t want you to memorize anything. They want you to be able to apply numerous concepts to numerous situations that can and will happen to you in the field. I appreciate that, but it leaves me struggling to figure out how and what to study. Needless to say,
I did ace the first quiz. I think it was because I literally went over every inch of material at least six times and then a small cram session the day of the quiz. That must be the trick...know it all. I will not take one piece of information lightly as I know now that these instructors are looking for you to know it all.
That’s it for this week. I am off to study for quiz #2 and my first skill assessment.
I will let you know how it went next week.
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Star Trek Marks 40th Year Today
by Theresa Stermer
Today marks the fortieth anniversary of a cult classic, Star Trek. On this date in 1966 the world was introduced to terms such as Warp Speed and Klingons. To celebrate throughout the year there have been several anniversary
conventions held all over the country and around the world. Star Trek isn’t dead yet, despite what’s been rumored.
Three new video games coming out this fall, all for different platforms, based on Star Trek. Also, this fall
all of the series with the exception of the animated one will be on one TV network or another(check local listings for times). A great video tribute someone made can be viewed at http://www. youtube.com/
Star Trek Celebration
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First Year Experiences
The Crier Staff
By Lottie Mae Watts
Trying to adjust to the new lifestyle and responsibilities of college is something that the new freshmen at Corning Community College are rapidly becoming accustomed to.
Andy Alderson, a Liberal Arts major at CCC for the first time this fall, notes that he hasn't found anything to be too difficult to adjust to. “There are longer walks between classes compared to high school, but that’s about it,” says Alderson.
Currently taking classes such as Sociology, College Composition I, Math, FYEX, and Archery, Alderson finds that Archery is his favorite class. With that class meeting three times a week, Alderson, an avid hunter, has the chance to earn credit for something he already likes to do. “Anytime I can shoot at stuff, it’s a good day,” he emphasizes.
In addition to being able
to take a class he really likes, Alderson says that certain teachers have helped make the transition in to college an easy shift. Alderson asserts that it “definitely” helps the atmosphere of the class if a professor is interested in the students. “My math teacher is really awesome,” explains Alderson. “He’s young, and he relates very well to all of us.”
Advice from veteran students seems to be a resounding message of “get involved!” Students that have been here in previous semesters stress that getting involved in an activity really adds to the experience of college.
With new students easily assimilating in to the Corning Community College experience, the outlook for student success this year looks promising.
Editor
Lottie Mae Watts
Assistant Editor
Jerry Grapevine
Treasurer
Vazmenko Bondulic
Secretary
Theresa Stermer
Student Association Representative
Matt Roseler
Advisor
Paul McNaney
Reporters
Vazmenko Bondulic Jerry Grapevine Sherry M. Shangraw Theresa Stermer Lottie Mae Watts
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Please submit articles to Lottie Mae Watts at lwatts3@corning-cc.edu.