The Mystery of Durbar II p.21

From First Year to Finals p.7

Halloween Haunts p.20

FALL 2011The Harford

OWLStudent Magazine

The Price of Being a First World Country

3 A Night at the Art Space4 The Screech Awards5 Thinking Outside the Box6 Critic’s Corner7 From First Days to Finals8 Art Across the Airwaves9 Reconnect with Harford10 Around Campus11 Generation 9/1113 In Memory...14 The Price of Being a First World Country: A Student’s Sojourn17 Matrimony 10119 Girls Night Out20 Halloween Haunts21 The Mystery of Durbar II23 Sports Center25 New Fitness Center26 Freedom Runner27 Live at HCC28 Calendar of Events

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Contents

fall 2011

Chief of Design: Danielle FraterCo-Editors in Chief: Nadia Kaczkowski, John Morin, and Philip RoszakChief of Production: Stephanie PerkinsBusiness Manager: Rachel MitchellHead Designer and Staff Illustrator: Kelly KurtzContent Editors: Matt Dippel and Andrew MaytonStaff Writers, Photographers and Designers: Bri Breece, Liam Clisham, Josh Eller, Eric Nwachukwu, Natalie Corcoran, Ruth Condro, Imani Lewis, Juliette Moore, Erin Kenney, Emma Prince, Lauren Madeira, Bailey O’Malia, Azman Toy, Nathan DeRose, Paul Cottingham, Caleb HuttonDurbar II Photos: Courtesy of The National Horseracing MuseumFront Page Photo: Azman ToyChief Adviser: Claudia BrownBusiness Adviser: Joseph CunninghamFreelance Contributors: Ann Persson, Roger Hoover, James Gilley, Nancy Dow, Kathy BurleySpecial Thanks: Kirby Kelbaugh, Tarah WilsonPublisher: Stockson Printing Company

Freedom Runner

The Mystery of Durbar II

Matrimony 101

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Welcome toThe Owl Magazine

The onset of the fall semester is often met with mixed emotions; we’re sad that the sunny days of summer are over, but we’re also thrilled by the fresh challenge of new beginnings. The Harford Owl marks its own new beginning with its premier magazine issue. In this format, we offer a more creative and modern student publication. In celebration of new beginnings, immerse yourself in a different culture as you read about a student’s trip to Singapore and his discussion on the price of prosperity (p.14). New at Harford and feeling a little anxious? Make sure to read about first year programs in From First Days to Finals (p. 7).

Of course, what’s fall without its chilling air of mystery? Find out if you can discover where the famous American racehorse Durbur II is buried on HCC grounds (p.21). We’re also proud to be bringing back some reader favorites, such as Critic’s Corner, Restaurant Review (under its new name, Gourmet Guide), and Freedom Runner. All in all, we hope your experience reading this magazine is just as fun as it was for us to produce it. We genuinely hope that this magazine becomes a platform for student thought and creativity here on campus. If you have any questions, comments, or you just want to become a part of our staff, contact us at harfowl@harford.edu.

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musicA Night at the Art Space:

Dingy, Dirty, but HeavenlyBy Matt DippelOwl Staff

“Yes, CCAS is a dirty little hole in the wall with no air conditioning where it gets so hot that sweat drips from the rafters, but for me and a handful of other music loving people,

it was heaven for a night.”

Both the intimacy and energy of Charm City Art Space make a visit there a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Photo by Bora Chung

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What makes a concert venue worthy? Is it sheer size, aesthetic value, sophistication of the sound system, or something else entirely? The answer will vary from person to person, but if you ask me, the answer is intimacy, which is why the Charm City Art Space (CCAS) holds a special place in my heart.

CCAS, located on Maryland Avenue down the street from MICA in Baltimore, is little more than a dingy, dirty, hot, small basement; and that’s what makes it great.

In May, I attended the show, La Dispute and Defeater, at CCAS, and my experience that night is something I won’t soon forget. Roughly, a hundred people were gathered into a room smaller

than the Mac Lab here at HCC, and they were all there for one reason: their love of and passion for hardcore music.

After the opening acts, La Dispute took the stage, if you could even call it that; it was merely a small rectangle raised a foot or so from the ground. What ensued was pure magic. Every single person in attendance screamed along to every lyric.

There was moshing, pushing, pulling, crowd surfing, and every type of activity you could possibly engage in

at a hardcore show, with one major difference: we were all best friends. Complete strangers came together for an hour or so to go all out and have fun. No one aimed to injure anyone, which has seemed to occur at most heavier music

shows I have been to at other venues.If someone went down, a net of arms

and hands would have them off the floor and out of danger in seconds. I clapped hands with a complete stranger and we jumped to the music. Simple glances between people said, “This is amazing!” We screamed into the mic that the vocalist was more than willing to share with the crowd. The intimacy was like nothing I had ever been a part of, and I cannot wait to go back.

Some people might be turned off by the fact that yes, CCAS is a dirty little hole in the wall with no air conditioning where it gets so hot that sweat drips from the rafters, but for me and a handful of other music loving people, it was heaven for a night.

Sundance, The Cannes Film Festival, The Oscars… The Screech Awards?! Each semester, The Screech Awards showcase the intense work that film and audio students have put into their media projects.

Mass Communications professor Wayne Hepler has been toying with the idea for a while, and with the initiative and help from professors Matt Bochniak and Dan Rappazzo, they have collaborated to create the cinematic event that is The Screech Awards.

The award ceremony takes place once a semester, and winners in the fall semester go on to compete against the spring entries. The awards and screening last about two hours and feature several films typically ranging from about ten to fifteen minutes in length. Each film has a unique perspective exclusive to the student who created it. Rappazzo says topics “can be

anything from documentaries, horror, action, character dramas, (or) music videos. They usually cover all the bases.”

Professionals in the industry, as well as past students vote for the nominees. Students who create the winning projects are given a chance to discuss their creative process, and the awards are a

platform for getting their films out to the rest of the student body. “It is important to support fellow students by coming to see the projects they have put so much time and energy into over the course of the semester” says Rappazzo.

After attending the awards last semester, I was at the same time disappointed and astounded. Disappointed that much of our student body is unaware of the Screech Awards, and astounded by how talented my friends and classmates are in both film and audio.

The ceremony had a clear winner: the short film Men of Science by Azman Toy and Zach Myers.

The film took home awards for Best Editing, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Writing (although the film makers claim they hadn’t even prepared a script prior to filming), and Best Film.

While Men of Science practically stole the Screech Awards, there was a possibility that the movie might have never existed.“At first I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do it,” Toy confesses. “But then I decided to just go for it!”

Halfway through filming, lead character Mike Bachman was struck by a van and broke his leg. With this, they learned that “you [have] to be flexible; that [the film] is never going to be your ideal.”

The winner for Best Audio Documentary went to Daniel Kelly and Everett Glovier. The documentary featured fellow student Richard Desire and a very comedic discussion regarding marijuana use.

I cannot encourage my fellow students enough to attend The Screech Awards. It is a much needed spotlight on the creativity of our very talented classmates who deserve the support of the student body.

Why You Should Give a Hoot about HCC’s Student Film Festival

By Bailey O’MaliaOwl Staff

“It is important to support fellow students by coming to see the projects they have put so

much time and energy into over the course of the semester.”

The Screech Awards:

Men of Science, a short film created by Azman Toy and Zach Myers, won Best Film. Azman Toy/Owl Staff

New Theater Doubles asClassroom and Performance Space

The Screech Awards:

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By Lauren MadeiraOwl Staff

The growth of the credited theater pro-gram at HCC has prompted a new addition to Joppa Hall. The Fall 2011 semester will be the first semester to use The Blackbox (Theatre at Joppa Hall) in J032. Along with a wall of mirrors and a dance bar, the portable stage includes lighting and audio systems for students in the theater program to hone their skills, as well as providing a cre-ative outlet for the students.

Doubling as a class-room, The Blackbox seats seventy-five people for per-formances and houses thir-ty student tables for daily use. The room also holds a shop for storage and set de-sign for various performances on campus.

Currently, Harford has two stages, the Amoss Center and the Chesapeake Theater, but The Blackbox “will provide

a home for theater students,” says Ben Fisler, the Associate Professor of Theater.

Paul E. Labe, Jr., the Dean of Vi-sual, Performing and Applied Arts at HCC explains the space is “pri-marily an instructional space for stu-

dents in the credit theater program.”The space will also be available to

students for student productions, as well as the Actor’s Guild to practice and per-form. As of now, the Actor’s Guild per-forms two to three productions a year.

According to Labe, the credit the-ater programs have seen a 200 percent growth with a total enrollment of 270 students for the 2010-year. The theater program as a whole has experienced a one to fifty increase in students with a

declared theater major from the 2006 fiscal year to the 2010 fiscal year

Jeremy Ross, a participant in HCC’s theater program, shares, “I love the idea of the College having another performing space. Not only does it cre-ate an exciting new space for creative output, but it also provides new experi-ences for HCC’s many performing arts majors and performing enthusiasts.”The Blackbox stage will enhance learn-

ing opportunities and promote creativ-ity in theater students by providing them with a new space to explore and develop their skills, as their learning will take place on stage as well as in a classroom.

Thinking OuTside The BOx: New Theater Doubles as

Classroom and Performance Space

“The new Blackbox at Joppa Hall will

provide a home for theater students.”

Associate Professor of Theater, Ben Fisler, gazes down in admiration at The Blackbox (Theatre at Joppa Hall), in J032.John Morin/Owl Staff

Gourmet Guide

RITIC’SCORNER

If you have been looking for a new Italian restaurant that’s not the same old Olive Garden chain, look no further than Enotria Restaurant & Grill. Enotria is located just off of Route 24 in Forest Hill, but once you go inside, you are transported to a rustic Italian countryside.

The ceilings are high wooden structures, the walls display warm and welcoming colors, and the restaurant smells of aromatic sauces and bread.

As soon as you are seated, they start bringing out the food. Rolls are brought fresh out of the oven to enjoy while you marvel at the menu full of Italian

specialties. At Enotria, you can enjoy pasta dishes, salads, seafood, chicken dishes, veal, soups, and a few desserts. I have to say, it’s difficult to commit to just one dish, and they all cost under twenty dollars.

I have always chosen pasta dishes like cheese ravioli and baked ziti. These dishes are delicious and the portions are huge which means tasty leftovers for lunch the next day.

Everything I have ever eaten there has been delectable and the atmosphere is very inviting. My boyfriend and I went to Enotria for our first date and it continues

to be our go-to Italian restaurant.I definitely recommend checking this

restaurant out any night of the week.

By Emma PrinceOwl Staff

A Little Taste of Italy inHarford County

Singin’ in the Rain:

There really is something about old movies made in the 1950’s that can not be replicated. Granted, they are not in high definition with surround sound or full of expensive and explosive action scenes, but there is a certain air of romance and simplicity that seems only present to that time period.

Singin’ in the Rain is a perfect example of a feel-good cinematic adventure that seems to effortlessly take the viewer back in time.

The movie is set in the 1920’s when talking pictures, or “talkies,” were first introduced. Gene Kelly stars as Don Lockwood, an overtly proud, but lovable film star who falls for an up and coming big screen actress, Kathy Seldon, played by Debbie Reynolds.

Lockwood’s best friend, Cosmo Brown, is played by the

unbelievable dancer Donald O’Conner, who steals the show with his amazing tap scenes.

The musical numbers in this film are spectacular without special effects or an excessive budget. The talent and joy of the actors are showcased fantastically, which is what really seems to stick with the viewer throughout the film. Numbers like “Good Morning” and “Singin’ In The Rain,” really put this musical above the rest. I have loved this movie ever since I first saw it on videocassette with my mom when I was five, and nothing has changed.

If you are looking to escape from our millennium’s host of problems and drama, pop in the classic Singin’ in the Rain and get ready to embark on a happy-go-lucky musical adventure that truly can never be re-created.

By Erin KenneyOwl Staff

A Feel-Good Cinematic Adventure

Gary Matthews/Owl StaffErin Kenney has loved Singin’ in the Rain ever since she was five years old.

Experience a bit of the rustic Italian countryside at Enotria Restaurant & Grill in Forest Hill off of Rt. 24.

Imani Lewis/Owl Staff

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From First Days to FinalsBy Natalie CorcoranOwl Staff

“Don’t hang out at the Student Center, because you can waste a lot of time in there. Also, pack a lunch, because the cafeteria hurts your pocket.” -Mason Anderson, Engineering

“When I started here, I noticed that when they tell you something once, if you don’t write it down – homework or tests – you don’t hear about it until the day it’s due...”-Jessica Heffner, X-Ray Technician

“I don’t usually use a planner, but your planner becomes your Bible [in college]. 1#: Always have your ‘Bible’....”-Brittney Pigg, General Studies

“You need to know the material, so be up to date with your subjects. Participate in school activities. College is going to be a lot of hard work, so be open-minded and also have a goal when you get started.”- Moses Njoki, Nursing

When you begin anything new, you may feel out of your comfort zone and lost in translation of a new world and new expectations. High school may have been intimidating at first, but after four years it felt like home, but as soon as you were comfortable, you graduated. Now you begin your journey as a first-year college freshman. Attending Harford Community College and being a part of the new First Year Experience Freshman Program will help your transition become a smooth one.

The FYE program, which will be piloted this fall, hopes to make freshmen more aware of what HCC offers, as well as put a couple more programs into action. One program is a 1 credit freshman seminar called The Compass Seminar. It will help students get adjusted and provide the tools to become successful college students. The compass seminar is not mandatory, but Hammond expresses that it is highly recommended and thinks it will be beneficial to all students who register. The students who want to sign up for the course need advisor approval.

The American Association of Community Colleges states that in the fall semester of 2008, forty-three percent of all students attending community college were first year freshmen. The FYE program is being co-chaired by Susan Muaddi Darraj, Associate Professor of English, and Brian Hammond, Director of Admissions.

Muaddi Darraj states, “The college already has many excellent programs in place to assist first year students.” Harford Community College offers knowledgeable advisors and programs such as Rites Of Passage, the STEM summer bridge program and the Library’s Information Literacy Program. Rites of Passage, coordinated

by Sharoll Love, is a mentoring program designed for first-time, full-time minority students.

College employees serve as mentors to assist students with attaining academic and career goals. In addition, students and mentors participate in free social and cultural events sponsored by the college. Hammond adds, “Our goal is that every student will finish their first semester with the skills and confidence to not only be successful for the rest of their college career, but to be successful for the rest of their life.”

Another new idea being presented is a survival guide. Muaddi Darraj explains, “A survival guide booklet will be offered to the first year students and

contains essential information including who to know, how to contact them and a guide to the first year.”

HCC will also be offering a faculty liaison program with thirty to forty members of the faculty offering office meetings with students that may be interested in a specific field but

need guidance in choosing the correct path.

Students can sign up for the faculty liaison by completing a form and finding a faculty member who is in their academic discipline.

Current student Steven Narup expresses, “A major thing that needs to be addressed in college is helping students to better understand what career path best suits their needs, and this program seems to fit that bill. I wish the college had offered a program like this when I was a first time student. I think this is really going to help a lot of first time students with their pre-college anxiety!”

Although leaving your second home for the past four years may evoke many feelings, fear should not be one of them. Harford Community College’s faculty, students, and environment will soon make you feel right at home again.

HCC Helps Freshmen with the First Year Experience

What do wish you knew your freshman year?

Roving Reporter

Photos by Imani Lewis

“I wish the College had offered a program like this when I was a first time student.”

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When Ken Jones, Associate Professor of Art and Design at Harford Community College, encountered a piece of ephemera he described as “folk art meets mail art,” his interest was peaked.

“I found the box I thought I was looking for, and when I opened it, was hit with a smell that brought back memories of my grandfather,” Jones reminisces.

Jones’ grandfather was an amateur radio operator. Hams, as they’re called,

use two-way radios to communicate with other operators who may be hundreds or thousands of miles away. Jones can remember his grandfather meeting strangers on the airwaves and holding long conversations.

Since the 1910’s, operators have been meeting each other on the RF spectrum, and after a particularly engaging or significant conversation, Hams would exchange homemade postcards through the mail, and these cards came to be known as QSL cards.

They contained information on the Ham’s radio equipment, settings, and the operator themselves. Independent,

enthusiastic, self-sufficient, and untrained in art or graphic design, Hams crafted images and clever motifs that clearly expressed the individual they were.

Jones knew he

found something special when he rediscovered his grandfather’s QSL cards. “I love collecting things in the margins,” Jones says.

Due to the limited amount of information that exists on QSL cards, they are difficult to find and collections do not change hands too often. Most operators have an attachment to their cards; they hold memories of years of radio conversations.

Cards usually only change hands when an operator dies, so this made finding cards to study difficult. However, as Jones made more connections in the amateur radio community, he was able to amass a sizeable collection.

During the fall semester of 2010, Jones was granted a sabbatical to study the design of QSL cards. “I would say that Dean Paul Labe was very supportive,” Jones adds, “as well as Annette Haggray, the Chief Academic Officer, and the president of that time, Dr. Jim LaCalle.”

Jones shares, “I was happy to get the sabbatical because it gave me time to collect cards, talk to operators and work on the book.”

In an exhibition entitled HPE 2 WRK U AGN SN: Ephemeral

Communiqué 1920-1980, over 550 QSL cards from Jones’ collection were on display in the Chesapeake Gallery

from June 6 to September 15.Since Jones is writing a book about

his QSL card discoveries, setting up and arranging the cards was helpful in getting some ideas flowing. The goal is to have the exhibition travel in order for Hams and QSL enthusiasts to share their knowledge.

The unique look of each QSL card reflects upon the independent, innovative, and enthusiastic Hams (amateur radio operators) who designed them.

Transmitting Art Across the

Airwaves

Professor Ken Jones

Contributed by Ken Jones

Contributed by Ken Jones

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Article and Photography By Philip Roszak Owl Staff

From College to Crabbing

his month’s Reconnect With Harford features James Gilley III, a Harford Community College graduate from the class of ‘93. Speaking with James provided an opportunity for me to learn about the benefits of HCC firsthand. After getting an Associate’s in Business Management at Harford, James went on to University of Maryland to get his Bachelor’s degree, also in Business Management.

James had two solid pieces of advice for students here at HCC: the “five year rule,” and an emphasis on following through on the goals you set for yourself. James’ five year rule is something a professor here told him, and he told me that “If you are at the same job for five years and you see no possibility of growth, a raise, or a promotion, [to] go find something else.”

It is perhaps James’ outlook on his career and the path he took that offers the most value. James told me that he had “tried everything, and ended up wasting a lot of time finding something he liked.” After changing jobs numerous times, from waiting tables to being a mason, and restaurant management to running a crab boat

(which is the one that stuck with him), James came to the conclusion that you should “set your goals, and don’t quit until you obtain them.”

After so many career changes, James now sees the value of picking one thing and following through to the end. These days, he runs his own part time crabbing business, “James Got

Crabs,” and has worked full time at APG for 22 years, in the vehicle maintenance, project management,

and technology management fields. James remembers his time at

HCC fondly, saying that “Harford was the base for my whole learning experience,” and encourages students to use their time here to the fullest to get the most out of it, noting the high quality of classrooms and up-to-date technology. On a final word, James said, “Use your time here wisely, because it’s not the base for your education, but your careers too.”

Wise words from a graduate who went on to make a unique name for himself and enjoyed

his time here enough to come back 18 years later to Reconnect With Harford.

By Matt Dippel Owl Staff

“Set your goals, and don’t quit until you obtain them.”

James Gilley III, an HCC graduate of ‘93, runs his own part-time crabbing business.

Contributed by James Gilley

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The HR department is issuing new parking hang tags for employees. The new tags, in addition to being a different color, are now numbered. One of the most frequently asked questions is, “Why?” The most important reason – safety. The tag numbers are entered into our database and identified with the employee to whom it is issued.

The College’s Department of Public Safety can now identify the owner of vehicles parked in employee spaces, and can assist with issues as simple as leaving your lights on, or as serious as damage done to your vehicle or the need to move a vehicle for emergency responders.

The current purple tags expired on June 30. Faculty and staff who have not gotten their new, blue, numbered tag should visit the HR department as soon as possible. Be safe—tag your ride.

We all have to use writing skills to make it in college, find a job, and develop a productive career. Whether it’s writing essays or research papers, as a college student you have many oppor-tunities to fine tune your writing ability. You know professors care about how you write, but what about employers? Do they care? Absolutely, and it could be the difference between landing your dream job or not. How you write speaks volumes and can make a positive first impression, as well as demonstrate your value as an employee.

Outside of the classroom our modern society spends a lot of time communicating through the written word, in the form of emails, texts, tweets, and even blogs. You will probably spend more time writing in your professional and personal life then you ever imagined.

With that being said, check out the writing skills of Advising, Career and Transfer Services resident blogger, Tony Wisniewski. His posts at www.harfordadvising.com are a collection of thoughts and essays designed to help you navigate the world of college and careers. You can also find it by clicking on the link under Advising Central on the My Academic Life tab in Owlnet. Take the time to give it a look; you’ll be glad you did.

Harford Community College now has a Facebook page, which allows the students to better connect with activity on-campus. “People can interact and express ideas with other students, faculty members and administrators on the HCC Facebook page without having to actually be their Facebook friend and share all their personal photos and information,” says Tarah Wilson, Campus Communications Specialist. “We will be adding features over the summer and fall, including videos, photo contests, giveaways, and a trivia contest, among other things. We want the College community to feel like the Facebook page is theirs.”

In addition to the official page, there are other campus Facebook pages available to students These pages offer information about more specific areas – College Life, Harford Athletics, HCC Library, and other groups. There will also be a social media club starting up in the fall. For more information on the Facebook page or other things related to social media, contact Tarah Wilson at TaWilson@harford.edu.

The Library and Hays-Heighe House have planned many events this fall to enhance your experiences and opportunities at the College.

In case you missed the exhibit opening in September, the traveling exhibit panels on Washington Post political cartoonist Herbert Block will continue to run through December. The exhibit features vivid images on themes such as democracy, education, and the civil rights movement, and is great inspiration for your next assignment!

As the leaves change color and the weather cools, join us at the House for a Harvest and Halloween Open House, October 21. By day, learn about the fall harvest foods and traditions, especially from our African-American Heritage Display Garden. Then hear stories and tales of “things that go bump in the night” as we explore the House after night falls.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November by participating in the book discussion of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, the selection for One Maryland, One Book.

Look for more details on these and other events coming soon to Owlnet!

Cartoons and Halloween SpooksBy Ann PerssonHays-Heighe House Coordinator

Tag My ride!By Nancy Dow Benefits Specialist

By Natalie CorcoranOwl Staff

Facebook Videos, Contests, GiveawaysBy Imani LewisOwl Staff

Land Your Dream JobBy Roger HooverStudent Development Specialist

According to Discovery News, each year there are over 5,500 deaths caused by distracted drivers. In 2008, Heather Hurd, a former HCC student, was one of those victims. On Saturday, November 12, 2011, Harford Com-munity College will be hosting the third annual Heather L. Hurd 5K Walk/Run in her memory. HCC and the Hurd family will honor these victims and those who dedicate their lives to preventing and assisting in these tragedies.

In 2010, the Heather L. Hurd Walk/Run had over 200 participants and raised $17,552. The proceeds from the third annual Heather L. Hurd 5K Walk/Run will benefit the Harford Community College Remembrance Book Schol-arship Fund for HCC students and help raise awareness of traffic accidents, their consequences and costs, and the measures that can be taken to prevent them. In the spring of 2011, 23 students were awarded Remembrance Book Scholarships.

Come be a part of this event in support of these victims and pledge to put an end to preventable automobile accidents. For the first time, this race will be a USA Track and Field Certified Course. Sponsorships are still available and you may register and pay online at www.harford.edu/heather.

Hurd Walk/Run to Raise Awareness, Scholarship Funds

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Hurd Walk/Run to Raise Awareness, Scholarship Funds

On September 11, 2001, the United States was hit with a tragedy that will never be forgotten. It has been a decade since, and there are still people that remember every detail of that infamous day. Americans will never forget it.

I was 12 years old and in 7th grade at the time. I was in a computer class when another teacher walked in and broke the news to our teacher. We stopped working and turned the television on, then proceeded to watch what was happening to the Twin Towers and Pentagon. It was sad and disturbing, yet, most of us didn’t realize the impact that the tragedy would have on the people living in the United States.

Immediately after the second tower was hit, an announcement was made stating that the school day was over and we were to go home and be with our families. While heading home, most of us were in utter shock, riding in dead silence. When I got home, my mother and father were already there, and as soon as I walked in the door, they called me over and hugged me. They are government workers at APG so they both felt grateful that their area wasn’t attacked, but deeply saddened by the aggression towards their country. I was excited because school was over, but I

should’ve been more excited that my family was okay and that I was with them during this terrible moment.As a young kid, I didn’t realize that event would be as familiar with me ten years later as if it had happened yesterday, and I

believe I will never forget the details of that day. If you were old enough to remember September 11, 2001, surely you will never forget your actions on that day. Where were you, and what were you doing?

Breon Knight, Computer Science & Business

“As an 8th grader, I felt con-fused, scared, and frustrated. The sight of this destruction had me scared for a war within our nation. Looking back, I see that 9/11 made me skeptical of the events that happen in our society. Now, I am very conscious and cautious of what hap-pens in this world.”

Kat Sotirakos, Early Childhood Education

“They didn’t tell us anything. I remember sitting on the floor during circle time. I remember everyone was going home and I was left all by myself.”

A Price Tag on Patriotism?

“I don’t remember much. I do remember going home late that day. I was scared, but I remember not knowing why I was scared.”

Lauren Benedetta, Early Childhood Education

Where Were You?

By Shawn GillPhoto by Azman ToyOwl Staff

By Joey PrivettPhotography by Imani LewisOwl Staff

We remember the day, don’t we? September 11, 2001 was a day that will never be forgotten by anyone who experienced it. A decade has passed, and the world we live in has changed. The rich are getting richer and the everyday working man is poorer. How can certain people afford to be greedy when 1 in 6 Americans are living in poverty, according to the most recent Census Bureau report?

Capitalism, by definition, breeds a competitive market in which the ultimate goal is big profits. Many wealthy Americans are businessmen, and they have been using sketchy business practices. Looking for any competitive edge, companies start appealing to the emotions of their consumers. An understandable emotion around 9/11 has to be patriotism.

This love for your country is a great feeling, but it really seems disingenuous at times. That’s why I write today; this is a plea for all the commercialization of 9/11 to stop. I have seen it all: discounts on 9/11 tattoos, stands in grocery stores with huge American flags, and even gyms offering special monthly memberships. Sure it makes money for businesses, but is it ethical?

9/11, to me at least, is a day of remembrance and tribute to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. I don’t need all these material things to remember where I was when those men committed this terrible atrocity. It really is a shame how we have turned such an unforgettable day, etched in our minds forever, essentially into the Fourth of July.

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Cindy Conroy “was an honest, warmhearted woman who always saw the good in people and never talked bad about anyone,” remembers Louis Claypoole, who worked with Cindy in the Plant Services Department at HCC. An employee of the College for thirteen years, Cindy lost a battle with uterine cancer on June 15, 2011.

A ten year breast cancer survivor, Cindy was also involved in student development and continuing education programs.

She was honored for being the longest match in the Big Brother Program while sponsoring a young boy at the John Archer School Cindy leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and the many people that she touched.

Linda Tabor, an Assistant Director for Human Resources and Employee Development says, “The College was deeply touched by the passing of one of our loyal employees.” Cindy loved sailing, the beach, sea glass, quilting, her job, and most importantly, her family. She is survived by a devoted husband, Jim, and two grown children, Chris and Carrie. She also has three sisters, Jenny, Kathy and

Judy. Close friends and co-workers remember

Cindy fondly. Deborah LaMar expresses, “She was a very strong, courageous woman, and always had a smile for everyone. Cindy was truly a special person and anyone that met her instantly fell in love with her.” LaMar created a touching website, Cindy’s Helping Hands, which included updates, photos and a place for others to post thoughts for Cindy.

Cathy Boston, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist at HCC, includes, “Cindy lit up the room with her smile and was always up for a good time, even if that was only just a quick dance break in the office to liven things up.”

Sue Lehnerd remembers, “She loved to go tubing on Deer Creek. Cindy was always so humbled by and in awe of the beautiful scenery and wildlife along the banks and was keen at keeping it that way.”

David Dunaway remembers Cindy as, “a truly great person. She was very smart and loved to have fun.”

Claypoole adds, “She helped so many people and it didn’t matter if she even knew them. At Christmas, Cindy got together with the ladies in the office

and made gifts for children in the southern Appalachian Mountains.”

HCC student Amy Dykes reflects on her memories of Cindy sharing, “She had a very generous heart.”

Pam Karwowski remembers something Cindy always talked about: “Jesus called all to love one another,” a reminder of how Cindy lived her life through the love, compassion, and consideration she shared for humanity.

Whether through an act of kindness, the breeze at the beach, or the twinkle from a piece of sea glass, it is clear Cindy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Cindy Conroy

By Natalie Corcoran Owl Staff

Patrick Xavier Ward touched many lives in his twenty-nine years. Patrick was a North Harford High School graduate, and was just one class shy of completing his degree in Mass Communications- Advertising Sales when he died on August 5, 2011.

Although visually impaired, Patrick never let that hinder him. He always helped others and made many friends along the way. In addition to a brother, and an older sister, Patrick also had a younger sister.

Associate Professor of Political Science at Harford Community College, Stephanie Hallock remembers, “The semester that Patrick and his dad (a veteran) took my International Relations class together was so much fun - their competitiveness took the simulation game to a whole

new level!”Wayne Hepler, Associate Professor of Mass

Communications at Harford Community College, is honored to share one of many, “Patrick moments.” Hepler shares, “Patrick was so humble and self-effacing without being a wimp. There was no joke anyone could say about his disability that he didn’t say first and better. And he was skilled. We remember him as a good camera person and a clever writer.

Hepler continues, “I particularly remember his intentionally stereotyped screenplay about a bad cop called, of course, ‘Bad Cop,’ in which a wayward cop takes what he wants from a convenience store. When the cashier takes issue with his trying to leave without payment, Bad Cop says, ‘What are you gonna do, call the cops?’ and laughs his way out the door. I am truly very sad about Patrick’s death. He was anything but disabled. He was a classic.”

In August, HCC’s Board of Trustees voted to posthumously award Patrick with his Associate’s degree.

Patrick Xavier Ward

Courtesy of Schimunek Funeral Home

Courtesy of Cindy’s Helping Hands

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New housing developments pop up regularly in Singapore to accommodate the rising population.

The Price of Being a First World Nation

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A Student’s Sojourn in Singapore

The Price of Being a First World Nation

“We are not a country, we are a company,” he said with conviction in his eyes. “That is how this island is run: profit comes first above people and you have very little say in how these things are handled.” He held his gaze a moment longer after saying this to assert his seriousness in the matter.

Fairul, 24, is an engineering student with short, cropped hair, thick rimmed glasses, and a dark olive complexion typical of the Malays who inhabit the island nation of Singapore. I am sitting across from him in one of the many street food stalls found across the country. It had been over a year since I had last seen Singapore and a lot had already changed. New apartment high rises and shopping malls had sprouted in places they previously never were and fast food and clothing companies familiar to me from the west had taken root in fresh Singaporean soil—all in as little as the 12 months since my last visit.

Article and Photography By Azman ToyOwl Staff

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Matrimony 101Singapore is no stranger to rapid economic growth.

This is a country which since having gained its independence only 60 years ago, managed to turn a swampy island half the size of Rhode Island (with nearly no resources I might add) into one of the most efficiently run economic powerhouses in the world, and it still thrives today amongst the economic turmoil plaguing western states.

According to Singapore’s Department of Statistics, the unemployment rate as of June 2011 was 2.1% and GDP growth for the year is expected to be 5% to 6%. This puts the United states to shame which as of now has a 9% unemployment rate and expects a meager 1% to 2% increase in GDP for the year.

Still, many Singaporeans are not satisfied. “You work, work, work, work, work. You make enough to live and enjoy life comfortably for the one day out of the week you

are not working. To what end? So I can have an iPod to match my Calvin Klein jeans?”

Fairul’s eyes were somewhere else now, gazing over the crowded noodle and fish stalls. I sensed a hint of sadness. I have seen this same melancholy glance flash across the faces of many of my Singaporean friends before when such matters were discussed. I often thought that traveling and discovering foreign lands and cultures could somehow give me answers to fundamental human problems but I now only find myself with more questions.

What is the price of prosperity? If contentment cannot be found in a First World country whose population has access to all the newest technology and trends, then where can it be found?

Taking refuge from the sun, this street janitor finds a shaded corner to gain some rest. Workers like these typically begin the work day before the sun rises, and have

the responsibility of cleaning trash on state owned property.

Construction workers are typically brought in from other countries like Bangladesh and Thailand, and are paid less than what a Singaporean would make.

The swampy marsh shown here lies on the outskirts of a residential area, and has been put aside to be converted into a public park by 2012.

“You make enough to live and enjoy life comfortably for the one day out of the week you are not working. To what end? So I can have an iPod to match my Calvin Klein jeans?”

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In a small, scenic picnic area of Rock State Park, surrounded by whispering trees and close friends, two former HCC students, Greg and Chrissy, were married; and their favorite teacher, Colleen Webster, officiated the ceremony by their request.

“Colleen is just really connected to nature, smart, and I’ve known her for a really long time,” Chrissy says. “I asked her because I thought she’d be able to capture the tone of our

wedding—Greg and I are not highly religious, but we’re very spiritual and feel very connected to a higher power while in nature, and we knew that Colleen feels the same way.

“It was really important that the person officiating our wedding ‘got us.’ We knew a minister wouldn’t be able to understand that sort of connection.”

“They came into my office last fall,” Webster says, “and Chrissy was teary-eyed asking me to perform their ceremony. I got teary-eyed, and I think even Greg was getting a bit teary-eyed too. I told them that I’d be completely honored to marry them.

“I’ve known Chrissy for probably twelve years at least, first as a student at HCC and she ended up living near me. I truly

believed they loved each other and I supported that, so of course I said yes.”

Webster, having had both Chrissy and Greg as students before and knowing them both quite well, wrote the ceremony, and instead of reading from scriptures, read poetry.

“The ceremony was spiritual in nature as opposed to religious,” Chrissy says. “It described the connection Greg and I have to each other and to the earth in general. Colleen talked a lot about what was important to us.”

Other than self-written vows, the ceremony was very traditional, with about one hundred and fifty people in attendance.

“Colleen just has this positive energy that surrounds her,” Chrissy expresses. “People told us afterward that it was the most laid-back, but beautiful ceremony they’d ever attended.”

Greg and Chrissy appropriately first met at a cookout at Rock State Park. Their first conversation revealed to each other their love of the outdoors, music, and travel, and from there, they knew they had much in common.

Chrissy is a nursing student, planning to graduate in Spring 2012, while Greg plans to enter the nursing program as well.

Matrimony 101By Andrew MaytonOwl Staff

“I truly believed they loved each other and I supported that, so of course I said yes.”

Colleen Webster officiates the marriage of two of her former students, Greg and Chrissy Kozloski, by reciting poetry that influenced the spiritual nature of the ceremony.

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All performances are FREE! Our goal is to make all materials and services accessible. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate, pease contact College Life at 443-412-2373 at least ten calendar days in advace.

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Register, pay or donate at www.harford.edu/Heather

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Helping to raise awareness of preventable highway fatalities

All proceeds benefit the Harford Community College Remembrance Book Scholarship Fund.

Make the right choice. Focus, Drive, and Stay Alive.

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By Morgan HolterOwl Staff

As a girl, one of my favorite activities,

sometimes turned to obsession, is shopping. Sorting through racks of clothes and finding the best bang for your buck is always a good time, especially while out with friends. As we all strive to budget our well-earned money wisely, the discounts and deals are appreciated and are never to be passed up. Thankfully, right in the heart of Harford County, Downtown Bel Air offers a great opportunity to get out with your fellow gal pals and pick up the latest bargains. “Girls Night Out,” properly coined, is held on the third Thursday of every month, year- round. The event runs from 5-8 p.m. in the center

strip and surrounding streets of downtown Bel Air on Main Street. Shops are open later than normal for this event, and the deals are not to be missed. Downtown Bel Air’s event calendar, available online at www.downtownbelair.com, boasts that the event is a great way to start an evening out with the girls and leaves plenty of time to visit some of the local restaurants and pubs. Approximately twenty-five of the favorite shops and pubs are included in the downtown Bel Air “Girls Night Out” event. Some of the restaurants included are Buontempo Brothers, Sean Bolan’s, Dark Horse Saloon, and Looney’s Pub. Susan Rodriquez, owner of Heartbeat says, “Girls Night Out is a great night for a girls get-together. They can enjoy dinner [and] then shopping out on the town with great deals.”

Susan Morris, owner of Simply Charmed Boutique, shares, “Enjoy the diversity of our unique inventory along with crafts from our local artisans. We welcome the ladies with complimentary refreshments and exclusive specials during the event.” Jordan Thomas Salon and Spa’s slogan is perfectly fitting for this event, advising that it’s “your time to be gorgeous.” Tiger Lily, located at 19 N. Main Street, is quite possibly my favorite store and guiltiest pleasure. The deals that they offer during “Girls Night Out” are perfect for picking up your next piece of unique clothing or jewelry from a quaint and trendy boutique. The next event dates are Thursday, October 20, November 17, and December 15, 2011.

The monthly events run from 5 – 8 p.m. in the shops on the center strip of Bel Air.

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Charm City RunLavalierTiger LilyHeartbeatTiny ToesB. FabulousTwo SistersK&B BridalsThe Pink SilhouetteNVS Salon & SpaJordan Thomas Salon & SpaNatural GatheringsPamella & RoseChesapeake Trisport

Simply Charmed Boutique

StaleFish Board Co.

Hair DesignMaryKay Beauty

CenterSavona

MaGerk’s Pub & Grill

Main Street TowerBuontempo

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Dark Horse SaloonLooney’s Pub

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By Nathan DeRosePhoto Collaboration by John Morin and Liam ClishamOwl Staff

For some, Halloween is a month of scary movies, costume parties, and hayrides. For others it’s just a day where you turn your porch light off and park your car in the garage. Whether or not you are a fan of Hal-loween, getting together with a few friends and visiting a Halloween park is still a great way to spend an October evening. I am a huge Hal-loween fan, visiting different attractions every year. Here’s what I think of three major ones that are semi-local.

My personal favorite is Field of Screams, located in Lancaster, PA. They have three attractions, a haunted house, an asylum, and a hayride. Each attraction is lengthy and exciting, and while it can become very crowded, each attraction is well worth the wait. When finished with the attractions, there is an area with several food vendors, carnival style games, and other activities to keep you entertained. The ticket prices are reasonable and there is plenty to keep you entertained all night. I strongly recommend visiting Field of Screams, five out of five stars.

Next up is Jason’s Woods, which has been popular for many years now for good reason. Jason’s Woods features nine separate attractions ranging from haunted houses and circus tents to woods and hayrides; there is plenty to keep you entertained. Due to the amount of attractions,

the lines are fairly quick. The tickets are very expensive, around sixty dollars for all nine events, but you can pick and choose individual ones for much a cheaper price. Ja-son’s Woods may be a hike for some, also being in Lancaster, PA, but despite the distance

and prices, I think that it is well worth it and a great way to spend several hours, four out of five stars.

Lastly is Bennett’s Curse, located in Jessup, Maryland and is nothing more than a huge disappointment. Bennett’s Curse features two attrac-tions, both haunted houses. Unfortunately, the time it takes you to walk through the two haunted houses is less than the time you will spend waiting in line as they only let one group go through the house at once. The event is entirely outdoors, making it susceptible to poor weather, and becomes extremely muddy in the rain. While the haunted houses themselves are interesting, they are very brief. For the long lines and steep ticket prices, I recommend avoiding this one; a measly two out of five stars.

While all three parks can be enjoyable, Field of Screams and Ja-son’s Woods are much more entertaining and cost efficient than Ben-nett’s Curse. If you choose one Halloween Park this year, gather up some friends, take a trip to Lancaster, and spend an evening at Field of Screams.

“Visiting a Halloween park is still a great way to spend an October evening”

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The Mystery Of Durbar II :Race Horse Legend Rests Under Harford's Grounds

The Mystery Of Durbar II :Race Horse Legend Rests Under Harford's GroundsBy Ruth Condro Owl Staff

Within each county there are myster-ies of the history and how life was in the past. It’s easy to overlook the beauty of our surroundings and forget how our very own counties and cities were devel-oped. It is in the past that we can learn about and appreciate our home towns.

Recognized for its educational suc-cess and contributions to restoring the history of the Hays-Heighe House, the grounds of HCC were once admired for its breeding of prize winning horses. The house was built in 1808 by the Hays family and later owned by the Heighe’s family, who inherited the famous horse, Durbar II.

Compiling five victories throughout his career, Durbar’s presence still lies beneath us on campus and only history tells the story of his location.

Known for the best racing in the nation, New York received bad news in 1908 when the state legislature passed the Hart-Agnew bill, outlawing gam-bling in the state. Struggling with the urge to continue racing, Durbar’s owner, Herman Duryea sent his American-born horses to Europe.

It was at this time that Durbar caused controversy in Britain. He was the first American horse to win the British Derby of 1914.

After the death of Durbar’s owner, he was transferred to America following the 1924 season.

The horse became the property of Robert Heighe, Mrs. Duryea’s nephew, in 1928 and was moved to Prospect

Hill farm, presently on HCC’s campus. Shortly after his arrival, the old stallion became ill and died in 1931.

It is believed that beneath the fields of Harford’s campus there are several horses and other animals buried, along with Durbar II. The important question is where?

HCC employee, Carol Himmer’s grandfather, Fritz Boniface, was once the stud foreman at Prospect Hill farm in

the 1930’s. Boniface believed the horse was buried near the flagpole to the side of the library. This is also where Him-mer once saw a stone marker in recogni-tion of Durbar II.

However, there are conflicting opin-ions. Himmer’s uncle believed the horse was buried on the lawn side of the Hays-Heighe house, now considered the rear of the house.

According to Dr. Sharon Stowers, As-sistant Professor of Sociology & Anthro-pology, test pits have been conducted around the Hays-Heighe House, but no artifacts or bones have been found. Test

pits are important because they provide the opportunity to quickly examine a large area. Detailed archaeological ex-cavations are often conducted to deter-mine if possible sites exist.

The soil on HCC’s campus is acidic clay; therefore, “in Maryland, bones of people and animals rarely survive be-cause of the chemicals in the soil, except if buried with oyster shells,” explains Stowers. The chemical composition of shells helps neutralize the acids in clay soils and can lead to the discovery of people and animals remains.

She continues to explain a new source of hope in finding the infamous Durbar II by the use of ground penetrat-ing radar. It has not yet been conducted on campus, but has the capability to show soil disturbances. These archeo-logical studies help with the “develop-ment of the Hays-Heighe’s House, as a historic entity and exhibit space,” says Stowers.

Considered a national historic place, “the Hays-Heighe House highlights the social and cultural history of Harford County,” Dr. Stowers explains enthusi-astically.

Her devotion to preserving the house and to archeological digs has impacted the history of not only the house, but in understanding the history of the legend-ary Durbar II.

Although funding has not yet begun towards ground penetrating radar, the hope of one day locating the champion race horse stands in the future of HCC.

The legendary Durbar II earns a national title in the 1914 British Derby at Epsom Downs, becoming the first American-born horse to ever win.

“Durbar was the first American Horse to win the British Derby. His legacy lives on within the cultural history of Harford County.”

Courtesy of the National Horse Racing Museum

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least ten calendar days in advance.

HCC’s Rites of Passage (ROP) Mentoring Program

Spotlight Event:

DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION

Hip-hop is a man’s game…. ...but does it have to be?

Take an in-depth look at masculinity and manhood in rap and hip-hop, where creative genius collides with misogyny, violence and homophobia, exposing the complex intersections of culture and commerce.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27

1 PM & 7 PM STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 243 Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for ROP Programs, Discussions & Activities

Luncheon - October 19, Student Center,

Room 243, 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Panel Discussion: “Brother to Brother: Each One Reach One,” November 10, Hays Heighe House, 6 - 9 PM

Luncheon - November 17, Student Center, Room 243, 1 - 3 PM

Campus visitation trips (check with College Life for more information)

Study-A-Thon, December 6th - 9th

For more information, please contact Sharoll Love, 443-412-2224,

slove@harford.edu, or go to www.harford.edu/ROP.

Monday, October 31 Globe Café 11:15 AM

Prizes for Most Original & Fan Favorite

Costumes!

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calendar days in advance.

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I recently attended a Harford baseball game here at HCC, and I really enjoyed myself. The team was excellent, winning the game by way of the 10 run mercy rule. The atmosphere was comparable to that of an Orioles game with each player having his own music played over the loud speaker as his name was announced. All of this was awesome, but one major thing was missing: spectators.

It is very rare to hear anyone around campus talking about any of the teams here at HCC. Why is that? Do people just simply not care?

There are numerous reasons why school athletic teams should be important to students.

First and foremost, the student athletes who compete are a direct representation of the student body. When they put on their uniform, they are playing for the pride of the school. Students at HCC love to support the local professional

teams like the Ravens and the O r i o l e s . If one student in a class starts a conversation about Ed Reed, that conversation could spread

amongst half of the class. There are good athletes here at HCC

too, and they are doing big things. Just last fall, Erin Lynn was named a first

team NJCAA All-American in soccer and lacrosse, amongst other superlatives. The baseball team, as a whole, posted school best with 44 wins this season, ranking them number one amongst Maryland Junior Colleges.

This season, women’s volleyball

coach Jason Colangelo expresses trust in the team to continue improving their game in the 2011 season. “I’ve seen these ladies play a lot this past season,”

Colangelo explains. “I’m confident they will bring a lot of leadership and strength to the team.”

Jason Muffoletto will continue to coach both the men’s and women’s soccer teams this fall.

This past fall, the men’s team scored a school record of 70 goals, and the women’s team ranked nationally in the top 10 for a second consecutive year. “Our goal for the upcoming [women’s] season is to improve everyday as a team. If we do that, we will win the championship,” Muffoletto adds.

Although professional and Division I collegiate sports are always going to be more popular attractions, it is important to recognize the smaller schools like Harford.Just this spring, the Carolina

Panthers selected Cameron Newton number one overall in the NFL Draft. Before he was playing in the NFL, he also led Blinn College, a junior college much like Harford, to a national title.

It goes to show that great athletes can come from anywhere. There are excellent student athletes here at HCC who are making a name for themselves. Who knows, maybe there is a future super star right here at HCC.

Will you be there to see them or not?

For game schedules and up-to-date stats see www.harfordathletics.com

Harford Sports:Home of Future Superstars?

“There are excellent student athletes

here at HCC who are making a name for

themselves.”

By Paul CottinghamOwl Staff

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College Life Spotlight Program

Our goal is to make all materials and services accessible. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact College Life at 443-412-2373 at least 10 calendar days in advance.

Television, like all things creative, imitates life. “Family Guy” and “South Park” are examined anew as Matt identifies the ways in which these programs break down the stereotypical attitudes and behavior regarding people’s differences.

Thursday, October 20 Student Center, Room 243 ● 12:30 PM

Refreshments provided

The IDEAL Leadership Development Program

Innovative ● Diverse ● Enriching ● Active ● Leadership

The IDEAL Leadership Development Program is an opportunity for you to develop your leadership skills regardless of your previous experience or involvement.

By participating in 4 “LEARN events”, “2 LEAD events,” and 1 “SERVE event,” you will be awarded a leadership development certificate to include as part of an activity transcript. It’s that easy!

Upcoming IDEAL Leadership events and programs:

October 20 - American Red Cross Blood Drive (Serve), Chesapeake Dining Room, 9 AM - 3 PM October 20 - Diversity According to South Park and Family

Guy (Learn), Student Center, Room 243, 12:30 PM October 24 (3:15 PM) or 25 (11 AM) - “Civility in the Age of

Whatever” (Learn), Student Center, Room 243 October 26 - Military Appreciation Event (Lead) - Check with

College Life for location and time. November 15 - Social and Cultural Etiquette Around the Globe

(Learn), Student Center, Room 243, time TBD Can’t attend in person? Find out how you can view programs online! For more information or to enroll, contact Elaine Gisriel, 443-412-2628 or egisriel@harford.edu .

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GET YOURZUMBA ON!

“It will be the largest indoor space in Northern Maryland,

especially in Harford and Cecil Counties,” says Ken Krsolvic, Athletics Director. “It’s going to impact a lot of people and be a really, really good place

to come.”

Noncredit fitness classes such as this Zumba class have moved to a new convenient and spacious location at Thomas Run Station across from the College on Route 22.

The new fitness center and arena will seat up to 3,500 people for stage events.

As the largest project in Harford Community College history, the Susquehanna Hall will be undergoing renovations much anticipated since the 2008/2009 school year.

With the support of the state and county, this project now faces a full blast of construction and remodeling for the next year, estimating to cost approximately 26 million dollars.

The students and staff can expect to see a full rebuilding of the current structure, a fifty to sixty percent larger fitness area, student lounge, and all new office spaces.

According to Tim Schneider, Coordinator for Fitness Center, Health, and Physical Education, the department is waiting to hear from the State about their equipment budget.

Although there are no specifics about the number of exercise equipment for the gym, their goal is to increase the number of treadmills from the previous years.

Tim expressed his excitement for the new and expanded fitness center to being a “top notch facility” as he is looking forward to the finished product.

Since the gym and fitness area is closed, where will fitness classes be held? Classes including Fitness Maintenance and Weight Training are being offered at the Bel Air Athletic

Club. Arrangements have been made for instructors to hold classes there and make use of the clubs opportunities.

Over the duration of the summer and during the construction of the new fitness center, the Owls athletic teams have held and will hold practices at HCPS buildings.

Such teams include the men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, and the men’s and women’s tennis.

The volleyball team will mostly use Harford Tech to host games, and

varsity basketball will meet in the Center for Educational Opportunity in Aberdeen.

For the tennis team specifically, the spring season will bring difficulty as they will need to find courts in good conditions for their matches and practices, expresses George Budelis, head of the men and

women’s tennis teams.Built in 1968, the Susquehanna

Hall is the oldest building on campus without any renovations and will be able to host graduations, concerts, and be home to the Owls basketball and volleyball teams.

“It will be the largest indoor space in Northern Maryland, especially in Harford and Cecil Counties,” says Ken Krsolvic, Athletics Director.

Krsolvic adds, “It’s going to impact a lot of people and be a really, really good place to come.”

Students and instructors have been raving about the new location for fitness classes at Thomas Run Station across from the College. “It was everything we were hoping for and more,” says Zumba instructor, Carmen Weddle. “With excellent space, climate control, and well-placed mirrors, it is ideal for the rigorous dance routines of Zumba.”

“I am very happy that you have moved Zumba to the new Thomas Run location,” comments student Mary Harbach. “I appreciate that there is parking and easy access to Route 22. . . . Carmen is an amazing teacher. She makes fitness fun!”

Look for additional noncredit fitness classes at Thomas Run Station in the fall schedule.

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Temporary LocaTion aT Thomas run sTaTionBy Kathy Burley Physical Education & Recreation Coordinator

By Ruth CondroOwl Staff

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With perfect weather enticing you outside, the urge to jump on and off, over and under things may leave your mind full of curious ideas about perfecting parkour techniques. I have often pondered many thoughts while eating my morning bowl of Wheaties.

One idea I have often contemplated is proper footwear. Although you can wear any type of shoe for parkour, some shoes are just better than others. Something to take into consideration when choosing footwear is simply where you are going to be training.

I read on americanparkour.com that training barefoot is very beneficial. I often train barefoot if I am in the grass or if I am at a playground.

If I were to go to a building or practice on cement, going barefoot would not be

my top pick. K-Swiss Shoe Company de-signs a special shoe just for parkour, and if you can fit in them, I would suggest looking into those.

Running shoes, such as Vibram Five Fingers- the ones that kind of look like socks and go in between your toes- are also very beneficial for practicing park-our. They are the closest you can get to training barefoot while still remaining protected.

Another question I often wonder about is how to start training again after a long time off. The best way to start training again, according to American Parkour (APK), is to ease back into it and don’t stop trying. Even if you can’t get a trick down, don’t quit!

APK recently started a Parkour Day, and to be sure, this day wasn’t meant to drive the authorities crazy. Occasionally, though, the authorities will ask you to leave or ask you to be careful, but APK

reminds traceurs that you should respect authori-ties, and I couldn’t agree more with their message.

There are mil-lions of places to train, so if they kick you out

of one spot, you can always find a new one.

In the last issue I gave some tips on how to land and roll, but in this issue I’m going with a move I love: the front flip! With any type of flip, you have to be extremely careful and remain aware!

Start training on trampolines, don’t just go out and do a flip on the ground. What really helps me practice flips is putting a box, crate, or something low, on the ground. Then, I run at the box and try to flip over it. This always helps me get more height and try harder.

Also, I warm up with dive rolls before trying to do any flips. When attempting flips, make sure that you don’t dive for-ward; instead, jump up and rotate. As you jump, throw your arms up high; this will help you get more height.

After you get to your peak height, throw your arms down and rotate with them. This motion is called blocking and will help your rotation greatly.

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“There are millions of places to train, so if they kick you out of one

spot, you can alwaysfind a new one.”

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Harford Youth OrchestraHarford String Orchestra

Amoss CenterNovember 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Kaleidoscope of CulturesChesapeake Theater and

Dining RoomsNovember 17 at 6 p.m.

Tickets: Free- $3

SylvesterAmoss Center

November 18 at 7 p.m.Tickets: $8- $15

The Disciples of ImprovChesapeake Theater

November 19 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $5

The Taming of the ShrewChesapeake Theater

December 1 at 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $9-$18

The NutcrackerAmoss Center

December 2 at 8 p.m.December 3 & 4 at 1

p.m. & 4 p.m.Tickets: $8-$15

The Disciples of ImprovBlack Box Theater

December 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: $5

A Rita Coolidge Christmas

Amoss CenterDecember 10 at 7 p.m.

Tickets: $17- $35

Bel Air Community BandBel Air High School

December 11 at 3 p.m.Free Admission

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series ft. Michael SheppardJoppa Hall, Recital Hall #1October 2 at 3 p.m.Tickets: $1-$10; HCC students free with HCC ID

Harriet’s Happiest HalloweenChesapeake TheatreOctober 20 at 7 p.m.October 21 at 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.October 22 & 23 at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.Tickets: $8-$10

An Evening of Jazz ft. Jim Snidero QuartetJoppa Hall, Recital Hall #1October 21 at 8 p.m.Tickets: $1-$10; HCC students free with HCC ID

Ramona QuimbyAmoss CenterOctober 28 at 5:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Tickets: $7-$14

Sunday Afternoon Concert Series“Ladies and Gentleman: a Trio’s Romp Down Broadway”Joppa Hall, Recital #1October 30 at 3 p.m.Tickets: $1-$10; HCC students free with HCC ID

Jekyll & Hyde: The MusicalChesapeake TheaterNovember 10, 11, & 12 at 8 p.m.November 12 at 1:30 p.m.November 13 at 3 p.m.Tickets: $9- $15

An Evening of Jazz ft. Erik Alexander Organ QuartetJoppa Hall, Recital Hall #1November 11 at 8 p.m.Tickets: $1-$10; HCC students free with HCC ID 27

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National Depression Screening Day

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10 HCC Breast Cancer

Awareness Day Globe Cafe 11 AM - 1 PM

11 National Coming Out Day

Globe Café SC Room 243,

12:30 PM

12 Wii Wednesday

Globe Cafe 11 AM - 1 PM

Movie: Horrible Bosses, SC 243 10AM, 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM

13 Live Music with

Austin Kyle Globe Café

11:30 AM

14 Do You “Like” Harford

College Life On Facebook?

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shots Globe Café

11 AM - 2 PM (pre-pay for flu shots in

Cashier’s Office)

19 Wii Wednesday

Globe Cafe 11 AM - 1 PM

Rites of Passage (ROP) Luncheon

SC 243, 11:30 AM

20 Blood Drive

Chesapeake 9AM - 3 PM Diversity

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SC 243, 12:30 PM

21 ROP Trip to

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Whatever” SC 243 - 3:15 PM

25 “Civility in the Age of

Whatever” SC 243 - 11 AM

26 Military

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27 Transfer Fair Globe Cafe

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Contest Globe 11:15 AM

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10AM, 12:30, 3:30 & 6:30 PM

3 Open Mic

Globe 11 AM - 1PM

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7 8 9 Live Music with Levi Stephens

Globe Café, 11:30 AM

Student Thanksgiving Lunch!

Remember to bring your HCC ID!

10 ROP Panel Discussion Hays Heighe House, 6 –9 PM

Student Thanksgiving Lunch!

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Veterans Day

Movie: Hurt Locker, SC 243

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SC 243 1 - 3 PM

Kaleidoscope of Cultures

Chesapeake, 6 PM

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Globe Cafe 11 AM - 1 PM

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