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Eight steps to becoming
a more successful student
by Kathy Yaeger
staff writer
Nicole Parent, a current student at
Anoka-Ramsey Community College--
Cambridge Campus (ARCC), didn’t know
what to think when she signed up for On
Course, one of the newest programs
ARCC had to offer.
After successfully completing the
class Parent said, “On Course was an
amazing class. I never knew how much
control I had over my life or the out-
come of my future. On Course empow-
ered me and made me a stronger stu-
dent.”
“Identifying the differences between
successful and unsuccessful students is
the goal of this life skills class,” accord-
ing to Skip Downing, On Course creator.
With On Course’s second year starting at
ARCC there has been quite a positive
buzz from faculty and students regard-
ing what can be accomplished for tradi-
tional and non-traditional students.
The class shows students how to
identify negative patterns and turn them
into tools for success. Using eight essen-
tial steps you, too, can set and achieve
goals and become a more effective com-
municator, Downing promises in the
course textbook. Covering issues such
as self-responsibility, self-motivation,
self-management, interdependence,
self-awareness, life-long learning hab-
its, developing emotional intelligence,
and believing in one self to transform
old self-defeating habits into new ones
that help a person achieve goals.
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According to Downing, this is possible
with On Course.
As set out in the course syllabus,
students will critically think about case
studies, and cover such lessons as how
the human brain learns, decision mak-
ing, setting goals and developing a life
plan. Students also learn how to actively
listen and develop mutually supportive
relations. Instructor Jennifer Liberty-
Clark encourages students to rise to the
challenge and get involved with the
class discussions, reading and writing
assignments and informal learning
activities for optimal achievement.
Student success and retention is a
focus of the On Course class and accord-
ing to its instructors, students and
national attention it delivers. Jennifer
Liberty-Clark of ARCC’s psychology
department states, “This is a success
program that surpasses academics in
giving a student a greater understand-
ing of one self that can be utilized
beyond the college experience.”
Clark added, “With the continued
support and participation of administra-
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Get to know Heidi Haagenson
by Holly Buboltz
staff writer
Heidi Haagenson is a
name that may not be famil-
iar to everyone, but it soon
will be.
Haagenson is the new
Academic Support Center
Coordinator at Anoka-
Ramsey Community College
(ARCC). She is replacing
Darla McCann.
Haagenson was hired by
Brandy Eddings the Director
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of Academic Support &
Testing Services, who stat- Heidi Haagenson is the
ed, “Heidi struck me as a new “Darla McCann.”
very savvy and skilled pro-
fessional. She clearly brings position at ARCC, Haagenson
a great deal of experience, responded, “I was looking
passion, and innovation. I for a new challenge.” For
am pleased that Heidi the past 10 years she has
decided to join our ARCC worked at Ridgewater
team, and I look forward to College in Willmar, Minn. as
an exciting and rewarding a special projects coordina-
year within the Academic tor.
Support Center.”
When asked why she
chose to accept her new see page 3
Future of education
is here, some weary
Paradigm shift to online
classes concerns students, faculty
by Chris Johnson
staff writer
Some Anoka-Ramsey Community College students and
faculty are concerend about the future of education as more
online classes are available to students.
“Online classes deprive students of that face-to-face
value they receive in a traditional classroom setting,” Anoka-
Ramsey Community College faculty member Claudio Moreno
stated.
Moreno said, “The student-to-student and teacher-to-
student interactions, including body language and other
varying forms of communication, are not available to online
students.” Moreno explained that these external, as well as
internal interactions, are important in education for the
teacher, and for the students especially in regards to retain-
ing information, as opposed to online courses.
Is online education taking over? Why? Some is feared
that online courses will soon take over. The reason for this
according to Moreno, is "simply because it is cheaper for the
administration. The administration sees it being less
expensive as the need for building and mortar becomes
obsolete. Maintenance for a school requires the cost of
janitors and electricity, insurance, lawn care, construction
and many more expenses that could be absolved if online
education is heading in the direction it is.”
Mary Januschka, an ARCC faculty member, reiterated by
saying, "My concern as a teacher is the lack of face-to-face
interactions with classmates and the instructor. The lack of
practice with the skill of face-to-face communication with
others is so important in any profession."
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New addition to Anoka-Ramsey From page 1 Campus 

Haagenson lives with her husband of 32 years in
Willmar. She stays in an apartment closer to the campus “Heidi struck me as a very savvy and skilled pro- news briefs
during the week. She grew up in the Twin Cities and fessional. She clearly brings a great deal of ex-
graduated from Augsburg with a master’s in writing. With perience, passion, and innovation. I am pleased // New Upward Bound advisor //
this degree Haagenson has pursued the writing and pub- that Heidi decided to join our ARCC team, and I Mai Shoua Khang is the new TRIO Upward Bound Advisor.
lishing of her own book, “The Tenney Quilt.” Still in the look forward to an exciting and rewarding year She will handle student case loads at North Branch and
publishing process at Mill City Press, Haagenson’s book is within the Academic Support Center.”
Campw 
Cambridge-Isanti High Schools. Leah Lenneman continues
about a small town in Minnesota and the women within it
Brandy Eddings . to manage student case loads at Princeton and Cambridge-
who are raising money to buy a cook stove for community The ARCC
events in their town. Isanti HighCambridge
Schools. Campus will be having a variety show;
This school years opening day of the Academic of her new position is working with the peer tutors. “They
Support Center was Monday, Aug. 30. It is open from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays. The Academic
are bright students and neat people,” she commented.
When asked about how the first day was Haagenson
Campw  and a M.S. in school
Mai Shoua has a B.A. in psychology
counseling from UW – Stout. She recently completed coun-
Support Center Staff consists of Haagenson, two lab assis- answered, “It went great!” She offers lots of credit to seling internships at Wellstone International
those who hired the tutors in the department because of The ARCC Cambridge Campus will be havingHigh School
a variety show;
tants, one in math and the other in writing. Assisting the in Minneapolis and Ramsey Junior High School in St. Paul.
former are 13 peer tutors who are versed in various sub- the great support they provide.
Prior to that she worked in Multicultural Student Services at
jects. Peer tutors provide a different option for students With plans to build on the existing programs at
who need help. Students can walk right in to the Support the Academic Support Center students can expect great Campw 
UW-Stout.
Center at anytime when the tutor they need will be there things within the department throughout the next year.
and get help on the spot, as posted in brochures located “Devotion and educational tutoring are the heart of an The ARCC Cambridge
// Musical Campus will bepiano
performances, having a lab,
variety show;
in the Academic Support Center. open door college,” says Haagenson.
Haagenson points out that one of her favorite aspects munchies, door prizes and more coming
Campw 
Oct. 26 during open house //
The music department on the Cambridge Campus is plan-
Eight steps to becoming a more successful student From page 1 The
ningARCC Cambridge
an open house on Campus
Tuesday,will be26
Oct. having a variety
from 11:30 a.m.show;
to 1
tion this course will p.m. in E244. EVERYONE is invited! The Choir and the Guitar
continue to succeed Ensemble will be performing; information on classes and
and grow.” Campw 
activities will be available; the brand new piano lab will be
The excitement available to try out; and munchies and door prizes will be
about On Course The ARCCto
available Cambridge
everyone!Campus will be having a variety show;
doesn’t end with
administration; it
continues on to stu- Campw  advisor //
// New Upward Bound
dents like Deb The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Founda-
Sjostrom, who said, “I The
tionARCC Cambridge
has received Campus grant
an $800,000 will betohaving a variety
encourage show;
former
had a great opportu- students to re-enroll and complete their two- or four-year
nity to be a student degrees as part of a new program to raise college comple-
and then to help
tion rates in Minnesota.
Jennifer Liberty-Clark
as a teacher’s assis-
tant. Both experienc- // Four new instructors join nursing staff
es were amazingly
helpful and I have at ARCC //
nothing but good to Four new nursing faculty started teaching at ARCC this fall.
say about this pro- Kathleen Johnson and Leda Holder will be replacing Char
gram.” Foss and Sandy Robins (they retired) on the CR campus, and
While On Course Jennifer Tucker and Mary Baumgartner will be joining the
continues to grow, Cambridge Campus. Kathleen is a women’s care nurse prac-
Liberty-Clark and titioner with her Masters in Nursing from Drexel University.
Amber Severson of
Leda, has worked for the nursing department on a part-time
ARCC’s mathematics
department will be basis. Leda received her masters in nursing from Metro State
presenting at the University and is a family nurse practitioner. ennifer Tucker
36th annual will be working with the third semester students com-
A m e r i c a n pleting, maternal/newborn, pediatrics and mental health.
Mathematics Jennifer received her Master of Arts, nurse educator from St.
Association of Two- Catherine’s University. Mary Baumgartner, has 12 plus years
Year Colleges of acute care nursing experience and recently completed
PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER
(AMATYC) in Boston her master’s in nursing from Walden University.
letting other educa-
tors know how well
this program has // Talk about same-sex couples //
been received and “Make it Legal (We’re not Talking About Marijuana) 515
how it could also Ways to Achieve Equality for Same-Sex Couples” will be
benefit students presented by Project 515 on Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 12-2 p.m.
majoring in mathe-
This presentation will include a brief history of the Lesbian,
matics.
For more infor- Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender movement nationally, and
mation, browse www. locally. Discussion will also take place regarding the impor-
anokaramsey.edu , tance of creating equality for all in marriage, raising chil-
www.oncoursework- dren, and other inequities many same sex couples face in
shop.com, or enter Minnesota and nationwide.
‘On Course Skip
Downing’ into your PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER
The next Diversity-sponsored event will be “We Work the
Google search Students from the OnCourse class discuss topics in small groups. Same Jobs, Same Hours, and We Receive Different Pay?” on
engine. Also informa-
Thursday, Oct. 20 from 1-3 p.m. This will be presented by
Minnesota Constitutional Amendment Equality (MN-CAFÉ
Interested in enrolling in the next On Course program? While America has seen great progress in the efforts to-
Look for it spring semester in your course and registration list with ARCC. wards women equality, the country has yet to resolve the
issue of equal pay on the dollar.
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ARCC considers going smoke-free

Do students support the ban?

Page 6

The Ink Spot asked...

Financial aid,
scholarships and What is your favorite
grants, oh my! Halloween movie?
by Kathy Yaeger

T
uition, how do I pay it? What resources are out there? Who can
I talk to? Is there something out there besides student loans?
emake)”
“Prom Night (r–Sarah Hughes
These are questions almost all students ask themselves when they
began to plan their future. But what are the answers?

As a current student of Anoka-Ramsey Community College—

Cambridge Campus (ARCC) I used the free application for federal
student aid (FASFA) to get a loan to further my education. After I
was approved for a loan,
I wondered where else
could a student go to “Always watch
finance their education.
for scholarship “Amityville (rem
ake)”
The following sites have
useful articles, links and application dead-
–Nicole Kemps
information that may
help you in your search:
lines and if it sounds
• www.fastweb.com is a
too good to be true
free membership site it probably is.”
that lists Minnesota
“ Bram Stoker’s Dra
grants and financial aid ~ Karla seymour cula direct-
information, plus numer- ed by Frances Ford
ous articles that can Coppela
help with the search for (1992).”
appropriate financial aid.

• www.finaid.org contains topical articles and information plus – Cody McConnell

links to grant application software to submit your name to multiple
federal grants.

• www.minnesotaworkforcecenter.com is another resource for grant

“ Ti West’s ‘House of the

and financial aid information.

Think outside the box by looking for grants through your employer, Devil’”
church, recreational or community organization. Do you belong to a
union? Find out if they offer scholarship money.
– Tiffany Good
Consider consulting Karla Seymour with ARCC’s financial aid office,
Seymour warns, “Always watch for scholarship application dead-
lines and if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. Show cau-
tion with sites that have outlandish claims or ask you to send them
money.” If you find an option for financial aid but are unsure of its
validity, check with the financial aid office and ask for their advice.
“The Exorcist (1972)
ARCC has a scholarship option available on its website www.ano-
karamsey.edu, it states that more than 200 students receive an – Luke Peterson
award each year. The awards range from $200 to $3000 per per-
son. Fill out the application and your chance of being awarded this
scholarship is up to 60 percent.

There are multiple options for those looking for

financial aid. The trick is finding
the right fit for you. So do your
homework check all your
options and ease some of
the financial burden that

“The Exorcism of Emily

continuing educa-
tion can bring.
Rose”
– Dawn Herzog

sEND us YOuR pOETRY aND sHORT sTORIEs

FOR puBLICaTION.
Email: newspaper_cc@anokaramsey.edu Compiled by Chris Johnson
Ink Spot

October 2010 // Page 5

What’s the future of education
going to look like?
Not everyone likes online classes.

Page 1

is bullying really worth it?

I submitted this poem onto a website, and a
Pain is what i get at month later I got this published in a book
school, titled “The Colors of Life”. Those were the true
Hurt is what they give feelings I had. Any other seventh grader
by Cody Carlson me, would be at recess playing with his friends
There are many forms of bullying that kids go Fear is what i get. and participating in touch football. I stayed

A
ccording to the National Education
Association, it is estimated that
160,000 miss school everyday due to
the intimidation or attack of other students.
I, myself, have been one of those 160,000
children.
I believe that no kid should be scared to go
to school
The definition of bullying, according to
Dictionary.com is “a blustering, quarrelsome,
overbearing person who habitually badgers
and intimidates smaller or weaker people.”
through everyday. There is cyber bullying,
emotional bullying, physical bullying, sexual
bullying, and racist bullying. Bullying is no
laughing matter.
I remember going to school and being bullied
all the time; it was not fun at all. I have been
teased, harassed, and beat up. I have done the
same to other people. I just wanted them to
know what it felt like to be picked on. I just
wanted to find the joy in it, because appar-
ently others enjoyed doing it to me. When I
was in seventh grade I wrote this poem:
Pain, Hurt, Fear
away from those kids.
Pain is what i do to
them, I am just so sick and tired of the people who
Hurt comes back to think that they are better than everybody else,
me, that they would stoop down to a level so low
Fear is what i get. just to make themselves feel better. I like to
think of it as a circle; it goes round and round
Pain is when they call me awful names, and round. If you tease, you will get teased
Hurt is what they give to me everyday, back.
Fear is what i get.
If you are one of the people who have been
Pain, they just don’t know the meaning of, bullied, be strong and keep your chin up. For
Hurt is what they just do to me the people that tease people and torment
Fear is what i get. others, I have one thing to say to you: Is it
really worth it?

PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER

ARCC is getting ready to play ball. A new field is being developed across County Tom Levig Lane was removed over the summer for more parking spaces as the
Road 70 from the main college buildings, on land adjacent to the Armed Forces student body grows. The pine trees were torn down and the area was paved. In
Readiness Center. Last spring, the softball team played on fields belonging to the fact, the entire parking lot surface was upgraded and new lines painted. Tom
city of Cambridge. Levig was the college’s first president.

Future of education is here, some weary From page 1

However, online courses are more expensive per credit
than a non-online class. “It's about $5 to be exact,” according
to Barb Prince. This $5 increase per credit is set by the
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU) system
for online classes.
According to an Online Education Survey taken by 30 stu-
dents and conducted by the Ink Spot at ARCC on Sept. 15th,
2010, many students say that they are currently taking an
online course or have in the past. When asked if they were
satisfied with their online education experience, many
responded no. According to their answers, the students
believed that the class was too difficult and or their needs as
a student were not met. These needs, according to the stu-
dents surveyed, included: being able to get to know the pro-
fessor, interaction with other students and the instructor, and
the ability to ask questions and receive immediate responses
to name a few.
According to this survey, the majority of students surveyed
said they would not like to take difficult classes online. After
reviewing the data, Januschka responded, "There is nothing
like face-to-face help from classmates and the instructor.
Being able to talk through a problem, answer questions, and
probe new ideas is done best face-to-face."
Andrew Mac, a student at ARCC who participated in the
survey, complained of the degree of difficulty of navigating PHOTOS BY CHRIS
the online class’s website. He said, "It disrupted my learning." JOHNSON
Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, another student surveyed, claimed,
“It was a complicated system and there were multiple issues
with the online learning site. Therefore I feel I spent more TOP RIGHT
time learning the site than the material." Former ARCC stu-
There were students surveyed who say they were satisfied dent Melissa
with their online education experience. Megan Johnson stat- Vainovskis works
ed, “It was very convenient and fits into my work schedule and on her photogra-
still gives me the credits I need to graduate.” phy homework
When asked if they would take that particular class online online.
if they had the option, the majority responded no. Joey Irons,
another student surveyed, said, "I wouldn’t take a difficult
BOTTOM
class online because the experience would be very hands-off.
The material will be very unmemorable, and there is no listen- Jason Thoen
ing, just all reading. Also, it would be difficult to receive help instructs his
with the material if I ever needed it.” chemistry class at
According to many ARCC students who were surveyed, the ARCC.
fact that online classes are available is a good thing. Scott
Klasen, a math tutor and student surveyed at ARCC, said, "I
think many students appreciate the online education services not ready for online
that are available. Some students require the online educa- classes to complete-
tion program for various reasons." ly take over anytime
But many of the same students also agree that they are soon.
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What’s your favorite Halloween movie?

‘Saw’? ‘Prom Night’?

Page 4

MEET THE CANDiDA

by Kathy Yaeger
staff writer
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Cambridge Campus (ARCC) Student Senate
hosted a meet-and-greet, Tuesday, Sept. 4,
featuring candidates running for state, coun-
ty and city offices.
Candidates were available to answer
questions, and hear the concerns of the pub-
lic and the ARCC student body.
Tara Clairmont, student and first-time
voter, was looking for candidates who sup-
ported issues that were important to her.
Clairmont stated, “I am looking for a candi-
date who is pro sportsman, and will give
proper healthcare to people who need it.”
Merinda Christensen wasn’t looking to
ask specific questions she came to gather
information so she could do her research on
her own time. Christianson stated, “I want to
get more information before I show support
for any candidates, this is helpful to find out
who’s on the ballot and where I can find
more information about the people running.”
All candidate quotes and information were
taken from their personal campaign literature.
Cindy Erickson, state Representative
Candidate
“Your concerns are my priorities.”
Chip Cravaack, Congressman Candidate
“Each time I was promoted in the Navy I
renewed my oath to defend the Constitution
against all enemies. I wish to do so again as
your next congressman.”
guy Lillemo, isanti County Commissioner
“I have always been very concerned
about our community. I believe that there
are ideas and solutions available too us that
will enhance our county. As County
Commissioner I would like the opportunity
to share these ideas with the board and
begin bring businesses to the county. This
will help alleviate our tax burden.”
Ed Hill, isanti County Commissioner
Candidate
“I believe that taxes need to be reduced
and back room politics need to be eliminat-
ed. I have the time, energy and leadership
experience to get the job done and serve as
District 1 Isanti County Commissioner.”
Karl schreck, Chisago County sheriff
Candidate
“I have twenty two years of law enforce-
ment experience in Chisago County and I’m a
proud United States Army Veteran.”
Russ Monson, isanti County sherriff
Candidate
“I have been involved in community
events and programs for 15 years including
running the Neighborhood Watches in Isanti
County.”
Kurt Daudt, state Representative
Candidate
“Get our economy moving again and put
Minnesotans back to work by promoting
small business job growth through tax and
regulatory reform.”
Bob Barrett, state Representative
Candidate
“I’m making life less taxing.”
Rick Olseen, state senator Candidate
“I’m a proven leader who gets results.”
Tom Emmer, gubernatorial Candidate
“Let’s restore prosperity by putting
Minnesotans back in charge of their futures
and put government back in the position of
serving us.”
Pete Marker, 10th District Judge
Candidate
“I’m committed to community and ser-
vice.”
george Larson, isanti County
Commissioner Candidate
“Reliable and dedicated to fiscal respon-
sibility and quality services.”
Tom Horner, gubernatorial Candidate
“I am running for governor and asking
for your vote to make Minnesota better for
all Minnesotans.”
greg Kranz, isanti County sherriff
Candidate
“I truly believe the badge is more a sym-
bol of public trust than of authority.”
Jim Oberstar, House Candidate
“America’s challenges call for decisive
action, not empty rhetoric. I’m fighting to
ensure that every Minnesotan has the oppor-
tunity to succeed.”
“The Cambridge Campus Student Senate
is dedicated to creating a strong, sustainable
relationship between the community and
college members,” says Kirsten Kennedy,
Student Senate President. “We are beginning
the year with an entire week dedicated to
educating and providing opportunities to
register and learn about the candidates, and
voting processes here in Minnesota. We
believe that transparency is the foundation
for all successful leadership models and
invites students, staff, faculty and communi-
ty members to participate in creating a bet-
ter Anoka-Ramsey Community.”
PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER
ARCC’s meet and greet the candi-
dates event, Colleen Wright, Student
Nurse, is manning the voter registra-
tion table.

WEB RESOuRCES FOR

quITTING SMOkING
• QuitPlan Tobacco Cessation Pro-
gram - www.quitplan.com
• CDC: Tobacco - www.cdc.gov/to-
bacco
• American Cancer Society: Tobacco
-www.cancer.org
• American Lung Association –
Smoking www.lungusa.org
• Tobacco Free Kids – http://www.
tobaccofreekids.org
• Smoke Free Movies - http://
smokefreemovies.ucsf.edu
Editor’s note: Since this story was
written, Sheila Paul has left ARCC.
College may go smoke-free
by Michael Relitz
contributing writer
There is a battle brewing at Anoka-
Ramsey Community College (ARCC). In the
midst of a country that is leaning towards
“green” energy and healthier lifestyles to
improve quality of life, many cities and states
throughout the country have adopted no-
smoking policies in public places including
bars, restaurants, and even some college
campuses.
After bars and restaurants shifted to
become non-smoking, many people felt their
rights were being infringed upon. Yet others
felt that due to the harmful nature of second-
hand smoke, the ban was a long time coming.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College has
been exploring the option of turning both the
Cambridge and Coon Rapids campuses into
non-smoking facilities.
ARCC would not be the first Minnesota
College to make the move to a tobacco-free
campus. Other schools within the state that
have already made the transition are:
University of Minnesota Moorhead, University
of Minnesota Duluth, Itasca Community
College, Winona State University, University
of Minnesota Crookston and University of
Minnesota Twin Cities.
Sheila Paul, nursing instructor at ARCC, is
heading up a smoking committee in order to
explore the matter further. Paul stated that
the initiative to begin exploring the non-
smoking option began when Anoka County
Department of Health received a Safety and
Health Investment Projects (SHIP) grant from
the state, which is a grant that explores com-
munity health issues. “One of the things they
found was that lung cancer is the leading
cause of death in Anoka County and the col-
lege age student is most at risk for smoking
and increasing smoking,” stated Paul.
Paul also maintained, “One of their initia-
tives was to look at the two colleges, Anoka
Technical College and Anoka-Ramsey that are
in the county and look at to see if they would
be interested and if they were ready to think
about going tobacco free.”
Currently the Anoka-Ramsey campuses
Survey conducted, dec
have four smoking areas between the two
campuses (three at Coon Rapids and one at
Cambridge). Up until the fall semester of
2009, the Cambridge campus had their smok-
ing area located on the lower level outside of
the faculty lounge area. The area was moved
due to faculty complaints of smoke making
its way into the staff offices through the ven-
tilation system, according to Paul. The school
then decided to move the smoking area out-
side G202 (the auditorium) on the patio area
located there.
While ARCC is exploring the option of a
tobacco-free campus, the student govern-
ment has been looking at ways to make the
situation better for both smoking and non-
smoking students.
Kirsten Kennedy, Student Government
President, stated that they are looking at
ways to provide two smoking areas for stu-
dents while keeping them away from school
entrances that other students use. A couple
of options that Kennedy mentioned was
moving the current location away from the
theatre and forming a new area outside of
the library set back away from entrances and
Ink Spot

October 2010 // Page 7

Top Tunes
Ink Spot staff members
give recommendations

Page 8

ATEs
Voter’s Bill of Rights
1. You have the right to be absent from
work for the purpose of voting without reduction
to your pay, personal leave, or vacation time on
election day for the time necessary to appear at
your polling place, cast a ballot, and return to
work.
2. If you are in line at your polling place any
time before 8 pm you have the right to vote.
3. If you can provide the required proof of
resident, you have the right to register to vote and
to vote on Election Day.
4. If you are unable to sign your name, you
have the right to orally confirm your identity with
an election judge and to direct another person to
sign your name for you.
5. You have the right to request special
assistance when voting.
6. If you need assistance, you may be
accompanied into the voting booth by a person of
your choice, except by an agent of your employer
or union or a candidate.
7. You have the right to bring your minor
children into the polling place and into the voting
booth with you.
8. If you have been convicted of a felony
but your felony sentence has expired (been com- PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER
pleted) or you have been discharged from your
sentence, you have the right to vote. Walker Bosch (left) and Sarah Goodspeed, voter outreach volunteers, talk
9. If you are under a guardianship, you have with students at ARCC on Thursday, Sept. 16 about their voting rights.
the right to vote, unless the court order revokes
your right to vote,
10. You have the right to vote without any-
one in the polling place trying to influence your
vote.
get educated on voting
11. If you make a mistake or spoil your ballot by Kathy Yaeger
before it is submitted, you have the right to receive staff writer
a replacement ballot and vote.
12. You have the right to file a written com- Anoka-Ramsey Community College—Cambridge Campus (ARCC) student
plaint at your polling place if you are dissatisfied senate was hard at work organizing an informational forum, providing the
with the way an election is being run. public and students valuable information on proper procedures and voter
13. You have the right to take a sample bal- rights for this election year.
lot into the voting booth with you. Sarah Goodspeed and Walker Bosch, representatives from the Minnesota
14. You have the right to take a copy of this Secretary of State Office’s, Voter Outreach Program spoke at ARCC’s voter
voter’s bill of rights into the voting booth with you. forum, Thursday, Sept 16 and they were available to answer questions. “Voter
Cindy Gilbert, ARCC student senate member outreach is focused on students’ rights and reaching young voters, keeping
states, “Students have access to the information them informed on the process of voting,” Bosch stated.
that was presented, if they were unable to attend Visit www.mnvotes.org to find a polling place, gets sample ballads, and
the event. This information is located on the voter finds links to find information on the candidates running for office in your
registration table outside the student activities district.
area E203. Of particular interest is the voter’s bill
of rights, everyone should check this out.”

Paul stated that 9,000 people were rights to smoke or their

cision not yet made
also a possible second location near the new
construction by the docks.
Kennedy stated that she doesn’t believe
making ARCC tobacco-free is the solution for
better health for students. Kennedy had taken
it upon herself to do some research into the
Minnesota campuses that have already made
the move to tobacco-free schools. She stated,
“The research proves that the successful
campuses are the ones that treat smoking
with the cessation classes and education, and
actually try and help people quit smoking,
which then brings down the smoking on the
campus.”
In an effort to find out what ARCC stu-
dents are thinking in regards to a tobacco-
free policy, Paul set up a survey on the ARCC
website and sent out e-mails to all current
students, both full and part-time.
“ Students are saying that it would not impact if they went to college here or not
… But those same students are saying that we shouldn’t necessarily limit people’s
rights to smoke or their ability to smoke.” ~ Sheila Paul
polled through the survey and that they
received a 17% return rate, roughly 1,600
respondents.
While the data has not been fully explored
as of yet Paul maintained that, “The prelimi-
nary data looks like all the constituents seem
to be concerned about the enforcement poli-
cy, which we have limited resources to do any
kind of enforcement, and that everyone
seems to think that the policy needs to be
looked at and changed, just not sure of where
it should be changed at this point.”
Paul also stated, “Students are saying that
it would not impact if they went to college
here or not, the smoking issue, there were a
few that said they would but, there is a con-
cern about the location of the smoking area
and having it so close to the doors and stu-
dents having to walk through the cloud of
smoke. But those same students are saying
that we shouldn’t necessarily limit people’s
ability to smoke.”
She also added, “One CuRRENT SMOkE-FREE
of the other things we are
looking at is the readiness COLLEGES IN MINNESOTA
for the college to make
this move, and just look-
ing at the first run of the
• University of Minnesota Moorhead
data I’m not sure the col- • University of Minnesota Duluth
lege is ready to make that • University of Minnesota Crookston
move, but I’m not sure if
the college will ever be
• University of Minnesota Twin Cities
ready to make that move.” • Itasca Community College
The Dean of Nursing
also pointed out the pres- While non-smoking students like Halek
sure placed on colleges to enact some sort of may not be bothered with smoking, another
guidelines for the health of all students. ARCC student, Neil Bodeman stated, “I’m sure
“MNSCU is really pushing individual institu- the majority of the student body would like to
tions to look at this and include it in part of see a smoke-free campus and I wouldn’t pro-
their policy,” said Paul. test it, but as a student here I would like to
From a student perspective there is likely be able to have a cigarette after going to
to be varying opinions from smokers and classes or doing homework.”
non-smokers alike. ARCC student Brianna This controversy may eventually extin-
Halek (non-smoker) stated that she’s not sure guish smoking on campus, but most certainly
a ban in necessary. “I don’t smoke but I’m not will light up controversy for those who dis-
bothered by it on campus. I know where the agree with an all-out ban.
smoking areas are and I just avoid those
doors,” said Halek.
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Giving blood is the right thing to do.

So says Michael Grady.

Page 12

TOP TUNEs ‘Empress Orchid:’ her and she wasn’t allowed to raise her own
son. She held a desperate feeling of being in
captivity, an inability to breathe in her own

Broaden your musical

a rich and powerful girl life, and the weight of a country on her shoul-
ders.

horizons with a list lives a tortured life The author, Anchee Min, was born and grew
up in China during the Communist regime.
put together by the She has written many other books that about
the Chinese history, a few of them include
Ink Spot staff. by Holly Buboltz She must dress and
have her hair done for
“The Last Empress”, “Red Azalea”, and
“Becoming Madame Mao.” Min’s books are

E
by Chase Mccargar mpress Orchid’ is a fictional hours each day. All is fictional but are laced with actual events.
staff writer tale carved out of an ancient done in the hope that
and alluring true story about a her husband, the I never carried much of an interest for Chinese
Looking to open your music horizons a strong and powerful woman who Emperor, may come history. But, after reading the first chapter of
little? Here are a few songs suggested by ruled China for nearly 60 years. visit her. She learns “Empress Orchid,” I immediately wanted to
our staff to help your horizons open. Although Orchid’s character was and this is an event know more and drank up every detail about
still to this day is known as one of the unlikely to happen. ancient China’s culture and history. Through
“icky Thump”- The greatest leaders in ancient China, she many of Min’s books you can gather that she
White Stripes- Kathy didn’t achieve her position easily. She Desperate and has a deep love for her people. She writes
Yeager fought and persevered because she depressed, Orchid with a passion, a passion that I have never
“Pusherman”- Curtis believed in her country and wanted learns the ways of heard from an author before.
Mayfield- Kathy more than anything for her country the palace quickly.
Yeager and people to survive. Everything in the Through Min’s novels I couldn’t help but be
“Bass and Movement Forbidden City has intrigued with the details in this story. Her
“-Atmosphere- Kathy In the beginning of this novel by a price. Orchid calls upon the writing style is unlike any other. It is captivat-
Yeager Anchee Min, we are introduced to Orchid, a Chief Eunuch and bribes him to allow her a ing and engrossing. "The slow accretion of
“show Me What i'm young girl who is accompanying her deceased night with the Emperor. She is granted this courtly detail in this novel winds up torquing
Looking For”- father’s body through the countryside to the wish, and after one evening the Emperor the text into something grotesque, nervously
Carolina Liar- Cody capital city of Peking. We meet Orchid with Hsien Feng is captivated by Orchid. She is riveting, and oddly beautiful. The reader, like
Carlson her distraught family sitting on the side of a Hsien Feng’s favorite. Orchid herself, can end up gasping for breath
“Aftermath”-Adam dusty road. The scents of decay are wafting from under all that deadly finery." Writes the
Lambert- Cody from the coffin in the sweltering heat. Orchid China soon falls into the Opium War. Shortly Star Tribune. Many historic novels can be dif-
Carlson and her family have no idea how to go on. thereafter Hsien Feng became very ill because ficult to read and may be at a very advanced
“The gambler”- Kenny They have no money and no way to hire foot- of the pressures of leadership that had level that only a brilliant scholar understands
Rogers- Cody Carlson men to carry the coffin. weighed him down since he was a child and but Min’s writing is clear and easy to compre-
“Up, Up, and Away”- the major losses China had suffered. He was hend.
Kid Cudi- Chase In order to save her family, and herself from so ill that the Emperor was unable to effec-
Mccargar an arranged marriage, Orchid applied and tively rule his country alone. He desperately This book is more painted than printed. The
“ C a r o l i n e ”- was selected to be an Imperial concubine to needed the help of someone. words the author uses paints you into the
Wolfmother-Chase the Emperor Hsien Feng and live in the scenes as though you sitting right next to the
Mccargar Forbidden City. In China during this time He needed Orchid. character. When reading this story I could feel
“good Lord”-Brother period only nobility and few others were Orchid’s pain and tragedy when her son was
Ali- Chase Mccargar allowed into the Forbidden City. It was con- Behind closed doors Orchid assumed the role born but she was not allowed to raise him. I
“Hummingbird Heartbeat”-Katy Perry- sidered a sacred place and the entire popula- of her husband’s advisor and in a sense ruled could also feel her childlike happiness when
Holly Buboltz tion of China worshipped this palace and the the country for him. The story continues as she strolled through her garden or discovered
“Polarity”- The Wedding- Holly Buboltz Emperor that its walls held. Orchid leads her country though wars, major a new hairstyle. The descriptiveness of this
“Love Walks in”- Van Halen- Holly Buboltz Upon Orchid’s arrival she was excited about decisions, death, and foreign invaders all the story is torturous and beautiful at the same
“silver Trembling Hands”- The Flaming her new life. However, she quickly learned while feeling as though she is held back. time.
Lips- Chris Johnson that it was not at all that she had dreamed of. I would strongly recommend this book to any-
“Radioactive”- The Kings of Leon- Chris Orchid instantly learns that her elaborate life This book is the enthralling story of Orchid’s one who loves romance that contains truth
Johnson is that of one to be lived in captivity. She is life, her trials and problems. Her heartbreak and history.
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Johnson

MuSICAL CRAVINGS
Playing a variety of musical styles dur-
ing a show at the Cambridge Campus
on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, Glen
Everhart mesmerized, humorized, and
energized students and faculty mem-
bers. “My musical life started on the
swing set in the back yard when I was
five years old singing the Beatles songs
we heard on the radio,” said Everhart.
He added, “I continue to crave the feel-
ing of a guitar in my hands, a song in my
heart, and a captive audience in front of
me. I make a living doing what I love to
do the most...what more could I ask
for?”

At left, he performs a tune by Bruce

Springsteen.

At right, he tunes his guitar in prepera-

tion for the show. See more at www.
gleneverhart.com.
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Jerry Frasier talks to audience members before his show
started on Aug. 25, 2010.
Magician Jerry Frasier performs his floating trick with kirk Mollet at right.
Magician performs during Welcome Week
by Cody Carlson
staff writer
On August 25, 2010, Jerry Fraiser
entertained during Welcome Week at
Anoka-Ramsey Community College --
Cambridge Campus.
One of the acts he did was called
the Clueless Guy Theory. He called
upon a guy named Josiah Scheumann;
he had Josiah sit down on a chair.
Then Jerry Fraiser bunched up a
Kleenex in one hand and formed it
into a ball; Josiah did the same. Then
the Kleenex disappeared.
“Now Josiah… Josiah the Wonder
Boy, your job is to figure out how I do
the trick,” Fraiser told Scheumann.
But little did Scheumann realize
that everytime Frasier would tell him
to focus, he would throw the Kleenex
over his head; after all, Scheumann
was clueless of the situation -- the
name of the act is called Clueless
Guy Theory. Towards the end, Josiah
realized what was going on.
PHOTO BY CODY CARLSON
Cindi Gilbert and Crystal Nelson enjoy
the comedy and magic routine.
Then Frasier performed a card
trick. He brought a female and a male
student up on stage. She was a
“celebrity” and he was her body guard.
This trick stunned the audience.
The biggest spectacle of the hour
was the floating trick.
He brought two students on
stage; she was to be resting on a bed
perched on two chairs, while the
male, Kirk, held her arm.
“Now remember, if Kirk lets go,
you will fall,” Frasier told the girl.
Towards the end of the floating
trick, she floated.
Fraiser then closed the show with
a ballad from the band Styx, but he
didn’t have a trick with sticks, he had
a trick with metal rings.
“I am all about interacting and
creating moments with people,"
Frasier noted after the show. "I have
been doing this for 21 years.
"When I put on a performance I
want the audience to leave with a
good taste in there mouth. Most
October 2010 // Page 9
'The Expendables:’
a movie for guys
who like movies
by Cody Carlson
O
n Aug. 13, 2010, "The Expendables"
PHOTO BY CODY CARLSON instantly made it to the top spot at
the box office. This movie starred
big names like Sylvester Stallone, who can
also be seen in the "Rocky" franchise and
the "Rambo" franchise, and other countless
movies; Jason Statham of “Crank” and
“Crank 2: High Voltage” along with the
Transporter trilogy; Jet Li who has count-
less movies, and Dolph Lundgren. Other supporting actors were
Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mickey Rourke, Terry Crews,
Randy Couture and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.
This star-studded action film made its way through the United
Kingdom, China, United States box officees.
This movie was about a group of mercenaries named The
Expendables. The group contains Barney Ross (Sylvester Stallone)
the leader of The Expendables, blades specialist Lee Christmas
(Jason Statham), Martial Artist Yin Yang (Jet Li), sniper Gunnar
Jensen (Dolph Lundgren), weapons specialist; Hale Caesar (Terry
Crews) and demolition expert Toll Road (Randy Couture). Barney
Ross is given a mission on a island on the Gulf of Mexico.
One of the best fight scenes in the movie was when Randy
Couture’s character (Toll Road), fought with Steve Austin’s charac-
ters (Paine). Couture was in UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship).
The movie was amazing. I thought it was kind of like "Rambo." If
you haven’t seen "Rambo", I suggest you do so. If you like how that
movie is you will definitely like this. For sure, this is a guy movie;
There is hardly any romance and no swearing, but I don’t suggest
taking your kids to go see it. I’m not saying it was scary but there
is people exploding, dying, getting beheaded. It would most likely
give kids nightmares.
There's good news for those that love this movie: Sylvester
Stallone plans to make a few sequels.
PHOTO BY CODY CARLSON
So far The Expandables has made $177,288,000 in the box office;
its budget was $82 million.
GET $10 TICkETS TO LOCAL
CONCERTS.
Tickets for shows at
the Hardy Center in Cambridge are for sale
at the bookstore.
STUDENT RUSH
tickets are just $5. Arrive at the box
PHOTO BY CODY CARLSON office 30 minutes before each
Jerry Fraiser and a helper from show to get the discount. Seat
the audience are excited.
location depends on seat availablity.
comedians would pick on a person,
make fun of their weight and their See calendar at:
appearance. I don’t do that. I make
them feel like a celebrity.” hardycenter.com
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students become advocates for environment

Environmental club begins to paint the town green.
by Chris Johnson
staff writer
Students started a new Environmental
club at Anoka- Ramsey Community College
with hopes of changing some policies regard-
ing energy and recycling.
Stacey Bisek, president of the new
Environmental club and student at Anoka-
Ramsey Community College, stated, “The goal
for the Environmental club is to raise aware-
ness about environment issues to ARCC
(Anoka Ramsey Community College), the town
of Cambridge, and to the whole state of
Minnesota. We want to change policies
within our school that will tackle recycling
issues, and energy issues.”
Peter Wahlstrom, advisor to the
Environmental club and faculty member said,
“The Environmental Club will accomplish
their goals through community outreach and
assistance from students around campus.”
“We like to add a new club each year that
students show the most interest in and this
year it was the Environmental club,” explained
Cindi Gilbert, the Student Activities
Coordinator at ARCC.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2010 was the inaugural
meeting of the club. Other than creating new
ways to be more energy efficient and imple-
menting old ones, the Environmental club
plans to take relevant field trips to places not
yet decided upon. The first meeting was to
discuss field trips, and brainstorm ideas for
the club. “We plan to work cooperatively with
the administration of the school to adopt new
ways to be more ‘green’ and be an example to
the rest of the community,” Bisek stated. “The
environmental club plans to have guest
speakers, field trips, and conferences later in
the year once we get rolling,” says Curt Cross,
a student at ARCC and member of the
Environmental club.
Bisek founded the Environmental club
after listening to Will Steger (a well known
environmentalist), and meeting various other
people that shaped her views on issues
regarding the environment. Some of these
people include Wahlstrom. “I also just saw a
‘Do you have an idea for a new club’ poster PHOTO BY CHRIS JOHNSON
here on campus and responded to that. I met Environmental Club members meet for the first time on Sept. 14, 2010. Left to
up with my Ethics instructor (Wahlstrom) and right are faculty adviser Pete Wahlstrom, president Stacy Bisek, Curt Cross (back),
we decided to throw the idea of an Ben Wuerflein, Luke Jensen and Mike Doboer.
Environmental club in motion,” added Bisek. The Environmental club welcomes ideas ings. The Environmental club plans to meet
There are currently eight members in the and is always open for students to come and every Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in E
environmental club. join the club or just sit in during the meet- 103.

News from
GSA
by Carmen Morales (MOCC) at Augsburg College on Nov. Drag show will be coming MEETINGS ARE HELD
GSA Co-Chair 12-14; it is free for all college Meetings Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to
students.If you would like to register and having a show on Nov.
12:30 p.m. F107
The GSA club meets every Tuesday please E-mail us at gsa.arcc. 20. It is free and it will be
from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in cambridge@gmail.com
F107. Also on Nov. 19 at St. Cloud State in G202 Doors open at 7 CONTACT
Oct. 4 is GLBT Suicide Prevention University is the drag show which is p.m. and the show starts at Phone: (763) 433-1931
Day. FREE and starts at 10 p.m. and goes Email:
We will also have a box in Box City until 12 a.m.
7:30 p.m. Also, the famous
gsa.arcc.cambridge@gmail.com
Carmen Morales Oct. 16.
At Anoka-Ramsey Danny McCoy will be Advisor: Claudia Kittock
a.k.a. Danny We are planning to attend the
Community College the performing.
NcCoy Minnesota Out College Conference

News from
HEART’S ABLAzE
by scott Klasen
Hearts Ablaze President
Hearts Ablaze this semester has had
a lot of stuff happening over the last
couple months and things are still driv-
ing forward. This semester small group
is on Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m.
in room F107. We are currently going
Scott Klasen through the book “Simply Christian” by
N.T. Wright as we discuss topics about
why do we expect justice? Why do we
crave spirituality? Why are we attracted
to beauty? Why are relationships often
so painful? And how will the world be
made right?
On Saturday, Oct. 16, we are going
to Box City to help support New
Pathways and to raise awareness about
homelessness in Minnesota along with
other groups on campus.
Also, every other Thursday night at
9 p.m. we go to Hearts Ablaze half off
appetizers at Applebee’s for just a fun
time of fellowship and a time to meet
new people. Our next Applebee’s night
is this coming Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9
p.m. Anyone is welcome; it doesn’t mat-
ter if you’re a student on campus, or if
your not involved with Hearts Ablaze in
any way. On Saturday night, Nov. 6 at 6
p.m. we will be going to the Junction
Bowl bowling alley in Isanti, Minn. for a
fun night, so grab a friend and come
along.
If you would like more information
about the club and events we have
coming up, please feel free to email
hearts ablaze at heartsablaze.arcc@
gmail.com. We will try to answer your
questions that you may have or keep
you up to date with club activities. For
MEETINGS ARE HELD
Wednesdays, noon to 1 p.m. F107
Thursday, 9 p.m., Applebee’s
FOR MORE INFO
heartsablaze.arcc@gmail.com
Advisors: Jennifer Liberty Clark &
Brad Wold
club information you can also check us
out on our facebook group page and ask
questions on the page, as well.

TRY-OUT FOR “Dinner With Friends” by Donald Margulies

Directed by Lisa Weaver
and Beth, and as the combative couple separates and both parties
move on the new relationships, Gave and Karen find themselves tak-
ing a long, hard look at their own marriage – and they’re not sure how

sPRiNg PLAY
Gabe and Karen are married food writers who years ago introduced happy they are with what they find.
their close friends Tom and Beth. Tom and Beth fell in love and got TRY-OUTs
married, but one night as Gabe and Karen re making dinner, they re- • Roles: 2 men, 2 woman

NOV. 17
ceive startling news from Beth – Tom has left her for another woman,
and the two are filing for divorce. Gabe and Karen soon feel as if they
are being forced to take sides in the heat of the battle between Tom
• Auditions will be Nov. 17
• Performances will be February 11,12,13,18&19 2011
For more information,
contact Lisa Weaver at lisa.weaver@anokaramsey.edu
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News from
STuDENT GOVERNMENT
by Natasha Klobe
Vice President
-We had an extremely successful
Welcome Week. We were really excited
to kick off the 2010-2011 school year
with our Candidate Meet and Greet
and Minnesota Voter Workshop as part
Natasha Klobe of our GOTV (Get Out The Vote) week.
We were able to register 21 new voters
We all create and handed out over a dozen voter
and decorate registration cards.
-The first Student Life meeting was
boxes and Thursday, Sept.23, 2010. We had a
sleep in them great turn out, but encourage everyone
overnight to come. You don’t have to be a part
to raise of any club or committee. This is open
awareness for to everyone on campus.
The next Student Life meeting is
the homeless scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 28 at 3
in our p.m. where Mike Seymour, ARCC-Vice
community. President, will be attending to discuss
STuDENT NuRSES ASSOCIATION
News from
by shay Carchedi
Hello to all you fellow nursing
students, pre-nursing students and all
ARCC students! The student nurses
association (SNA) wants to say a BIG
thank you to all who donated blood on
Shay Carchedi Sept. 27! Thank you also to those of
you who volunteered to help pull this
We’re off! There were a total of 36 units of
under new blood donated!
The SNA is also now officially
leadership. under new leadership! We are thrilled
to be a part of this organization and
See blood drive looking forward to doing lots of
photos on exciting things together and
page 12. supporting each other in the journey
becoming Registered Nurses. Everyone
News from
PHI THETA kAPPA
by Nate schleif
Public Relations, Alpha Delta Upsilon
Phi Theta Kappa has gotten off to a
great start this year! Meetings are
occurring weekly in F223 at 3:30 to
4:30 p.m. every Wednesday. We just
finished the Snake River Cleanup on
Sept. 25. We are currently planning for
Nate Schleif our upcoming fall conference which
will be held Oct. 8-9 in Annandale,
Minn. by St. Cloud.
Our induction was Wednesday, Oct.
ss 6.
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the extra land by the athletic field.
-Student Government is partnering
with the clubs on campus, staff, and
faculty to participate in Box City. Box
City is an event that supports New
Pathways, our local Homeless Shelter.
We all create and decorate boxes and
sleep in them overnight to raise
awareness for the homeless in our
local communities. There is going to
be Karaoke, face painting, games and
prizes, and a “Soup Kitchen” put on by
Perkin’s restaurant. Everyone can join
in! Stop by the Student Government
Office to get the application form or to
get more information.
Box City is Oc. 16, 2010 at the
Isanti County Fairgrounds.
-We will attend the MSCSA Fall
General Assembly in Bloomington Oct.
21-24, 2010.
-The athletic field is almost
is invited to attend our meetings; you
do not have to currently be in the
nursing program. The commitment
level is whatever you want it to be,
there are no expectations from
members or those participating in the
meetings. Our hope is that you come
away with educational support for the
nursing program, as well as the
comfort in knowing you are not alone
in your studies and future goals.
PLEASE come and check us out! Keep
an eye on the communications board
outside the nursing lab for future
information and fun events to come.
We are always open to new ideas and
suggestions. The following dates are
set up for the SNA meetings and they
will be held at noon in room E241.
October 2010 //Page 11
complete. They have just finished MEETINGS ARE HELD
adding the sprinkler system. Tuesdays, 12:15 to 1 p.m., G201
-Our Cambridge Campus Open
House is Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Open to
everyone. FOR MORE INFO
-Kirsten Kennedy will be attending Office: E-203A
the Jackson Katz “A few Good Men” on Phone: (763) 433-1890
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 E-Mail:
-The Fall Food Drive is Oct. 25-29!! studentgov_cc@anokaramsey.
All of the food collected will be edu
staying locally! Watch for the
Advisor: Cindi Gilbert
donation boxes on campus! I
challenge everyone to make this the
biggest collection in our campus’ Look for us on Facebook!
history!
We Want You! Join Student
Government, you can be a full-time
Bring your lunch with you! Everyone is
member or a part-time member! Stop
welcome to apply or sit in on a
in the office to ask us how or just come
to a meeting.
meeting to see if it’s right for you.
Student Government meetings are
Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m. in room G201.
• 9-30-2010 MEETINGS ARE HELD
• 10-14-2010 Every other Thursday, noon
• 10-28-2010
Room E241
• 11-18-2010
• 12-2-2010
We also have an exciting upcoming FOR MORE INFO
event being held Oct. 16 at the Isanti Office: E-203D
County fair grounds. The SNA is going Phone: (763) 433-1839
to be participating along with the Alanna Tuttle:
school in the Box City event. We will atuttle6698@msn.com
be constructing a “box hospital” and
Deb Mansell:
gathering donations for New Pathways
to help support the homeless families
dfmansell@msn.com
in our five-county areas. We would
love for volunteers to help out with Advisor: Gwen McDonald
the construction, raising money, or
performing free blood pressures for
the people at the event. We will be
accepting donations until Oct. 13.
MEETING ARE HELD
Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
Mike Rike (left) and Nate Schleif
hold reciepts from Walmart after Room F223
purchasing over 1,000 reusable FOR MORE INFO
bags which were donated to the kathleen.hoffman
bookstore at ARCC. The club @anokaramsey.edu
donated the bags to be more Advisor: Kathleen Hoffman
environmentally-friendly and
economical.
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Blood drive to save lives
Partnering with the Red Cross
by Holly Buboltz
staff writer
Anoka-Ramsey Community
College (ARCC) partnered with
the American Red Cross to save
lives on Sept.27, 2010.
The American Red Cross
blood drive ran from 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. Monday. The donating
was located in room E241.
Many of the current nursing
students and staff at ARCC
helped coordinate this event.
Students were encouraged
to donate blood with posters
announcing the event through-
out the campus.
Student Michael Grandy,
stated, “What if I was in that
situation where I needed
blood? It’s the right thing to
do, and there’s free crackers
Christine VanAlstyne tends the snack table during the ARCC
blood drive.
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and pop afterwards.”
According to the Red Cross
only three of every 100 people
donate blood.
Red Cross employee Mary
Reyes said the most beneficial
aspect of donating is “saving
lives.”
“What if I was in that
situation where I
needed blood? It’s
the right thing to
do, and there’s free
crackers and pop
afterwards.”
~ Michael Grandy
PHOTO BY HOLLY BUBOLTZ
Michael Grady patiently awaits giving life-saving blood during the blood drive at the Cambridge
Campus on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010. He thinks that giving blood is the right thing to do.
PHOTO BY HOLLY BUBOLTZ
Nurse Mary Reyes takes a quick break
after helping students and staff donate
blood during the blood drive.
PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER
PHOTO BY KATHY YAEGER Coleen Wright, student nurse, helps the Red Cross with regis-
tration during the blood drive at the Cambridge Campus.
The school’s student nurses helped organize the event.
“The Red Cross blood drive is an excellent opportunity
for nursing students to give back to the community
while representing our school and career field.”
~ Christine VanAlstyne, former SNA president