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Nine key tips to help students master their finalsBy COURTNEY MOUTONSan Jacinto Times

With just a few stinging weeks away from summerthe student body starts to crave that sun bronzingyour skin, the taste of a refreshing snow-cone andmost of all a break from school but there’s a fewmilestones left to getting to the beach and hittingthe waves. With Finals week approaching quickly we allworry: how am I going to concentrate when I all Iwant to do is enjoy this beautiful summer weather?Well here are nine key tips to kicking your finals

right where it hurts.

9) Make a schedule and stick to it. When thingsbegin to get a bit hectic it’s easy to forget to dosomething during the end of the year shuffle. Don’teven give yourself the chance to get off task make alist at the beginning of every day and check thingsoff as you go about your day, you will feel produc-tive and be on your “A” game.8) Dress to impress. With all the late night studysessions that come along with finals, most studentsfind themselves wanting to roll out of bed and headto class in their Disney Princess-inspired pajamas.

Snap out of it! It’s a proven fact that if you feelgood about your appearance while going into astressful situation like a Final, the outcome will bebetter.7) Take some you-time. Set aside time to watchyour favorite T.V. show, get some coffee with afriend, or just take a study break to collect yourthoughts. Downtime during a stressful week is nec-essary to keep yourself from feeling overloaded,and tense.6) Get rid of distractions. We’ve all got them.Whether it’s social media, a load of laundry thatneeds to be done or errands that need to be run the

list seems to only get longer when we have a fullplate. If studying at home is distracting, try thelibrary or the local Starbucks. A new applicationcalled “Self Control” offered for free athttp://visitsteve.com/made/selfcontrol/ gives busystudents the option of removing distractions createdby the internet with just the click of a mouse. Forthose who can’t seem to block out time to focus onstudies Self Control offers, with your permission,the option of blocking out websites for a predeter-mined about of time, not leaving leeway for onlinedistractions to get the best of you.

SEE FINALS on Page 5

TIME TO LOOK AHEADBy JENNY RAMOSSan Jacinto Times

As Finals are coming up, last minute caps and gowns are beingpurchased, everything is flying by so quickly. One momentyou’re entering a classroom completely new and confused aboutwhere to go, hoping to succeed. Then, the next moment you’reabout to walk across a stage taking that piece of paper you spentsleepless nights working to have; your degree. When you hear themere word, “graduation”, automatically you think of the traditionof students shaking hands with the professors, taking their diplo-ma and enjoying their five seconds of fame. However, some col-leges tend to do it a little differently.Believe it or not, but in the U.S. alone there are several differ-ent graduation traditions students don’t know about. For exam-ple, Yale University gives their students a clay pipe to smoke outof right before graduation, and then they stomp on it right afterthe ceremony.

SEE GRADUATION on Page 5

Graduation = transition

A busy summer aheadBy JANETH CERVANTESSan Jacitno Times

As this semester is coming to an end and we turn the page ontothe next chapter of life, San Jac students are already wonderingwhat they will be doing this summer. If you know you workedhard this semester, then you deserve a good break to do whatev-er you want during the summer. For some, Houston and its sur-rounding areas are where we will be this summer and we have noclue what to do because after years of living here, Houston some-times seems redundant. For those who are clueless, here are someevents and ideas to do this summer in the town of Houston.For those who want to overachieve, get a whole semester ahead,or maybe a class or two ahead, San Jac is offering summer class-es. The classes do fill up quickly so if you want to take somesummer classes, sign up for your classes as soon as possible.Finish reading this newspaper, of course.

SEE SUMMER on Page 5

Farewell to Mr. FaourBy CHRIS SHELTONSpecial For The San Jacitno Times

After the 2012 Spring semester, Communications ProfessorFred Faour and San Jacinto College will cease their professionalrelationship. Faour cited his busy lifestyle as a reason for hisdeparture. It is unclear who will follow Faour and teach journal-ism classes next year.He said that while he has made several lasting connections withfellow professors and other staff members, he will miss his stu-dents the most. Fortunately for Faour, the feeling is mutual.A current student in Mr. Faour’s Reporting class, AngelicaRodriguez, said his class exceeds the threshold for compelling. “(Faour) shows us how to do it, especially thinking and think-ing clearly, instead of just telling us to do it. I like the way heteaches the class," Rodriguez said.“It’s different. It’s not just a boring lecture. I am actually excit-ed to go to class and learn something."Faour teaches Reporting I and II, as well as MassCommunications, which are essential courses for a degree path inJournalism. Faour is also the faculty advisor of San Jac’s flagshipnewspaper, The San Jacinto Times.

SEE FAOUR on Page 5Photo by Michael Deats/San Jacinto Times

WHEN IS MY FINAL?

Ever have one of those dreams where you slept through your final exam?Well, don’t let it happen for real. Check out the complete finals schedule forthe Spring 2012 semester: Page 4

April 23, 2012San Jacinto Times • Page 2

Opinion/Commentary

The San Jacinto Times is published week-ly by the journalism students at San JacintoCollege Central, 8060 Spencer Highway,Pasadena, TX 77505.Opinions expressed herein are those of

the writer and not necessarily those of thestaff, its adviser, the administration or theBoard of Regents.The Times encourages letters to the editor.

Letters must be in good taste, accurate, freefrom libel, malice or personal controversy.Letters must be limited to 200 words inlength. Letters submitted without theauthor’s signature will not be accepted.

The staff reserves the right to edit the let-ters for accuracy without altering the gener-al meaning.Letters can be e-mailed to

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STEVEN TALLASSan Jacinto Times

Sometimes it is okay tocelebrate. Opening up nice, cold beer with yourfriends after a graduationor another achievement isfine. In fact, beer acts as abastion of relief for many

people. And, as advertisements point out today,beer makes people feel superior, it demonstratesloyalty, helps create associations with populargroups, fosters aspirations, and reinforce percep-tions.However,

beyond thesepopular mar-keting bar-gains, factsshow that beerhave manygreat healthbenefits.According to

researchers atthe Universityof Illinois inChicago beermakes mensmarter, theNew YorkTimes report.The study con-sisted of fortymen. Theresearcherstook half of theplayers, gavethem two pints of beer and had them play a wordgame. Shockingly, the drinkers solved forty per-cent more problems than the sober players. Thedrinkers also finished the game in twelve secondswhile the non-drinkers took 15.5 seconds.Psychologist Jennifer Wiley reported on the

Federation of Associations in Behavioral and BrainSciences (FABBS) site, “We found at 0.07 bloodalcohol level, people were worse at working mem-ory tasks, but they were better at creative problem-solving tasks," she also reported, “Innovation mayhappen when people are not so focused. Sometimesit’s good to be distracted."When looking at the health benefits that beer does

for the body, studies have found that it actually hasmany natural antioxidants and vitamins that canhelp prevent heart disease and even rebuild muscleand has low calorie intake. Fox News reports that italso has one of the highest energy contents of anyfood or drink.Beer is usually around 4% to 6% alcohol. That

means that most beers are 93% to 96% water andother harmless ingredients. According to aSpanish study, beer may actually provide betterhydration than water when sweating under the sun.Beer can also reduce the risk of broken bones,warding off Diabetes, and mental decline.Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize Winner Ernest

Hemingway, commonly known as one of the

greatest writers to influence the 20th century, said,“Write drunk, edit sober.”

Also to speak out about his drinking habits thefamous poet Edger Allen Poe was once heard tohave said, "Who cares how time advances? I amdrinking ale today." And Sam Adams, known forhis importance on the political scene, once statedproudly, “Let no man thirst for good beer."

Besides the many health benefits beer carries, it ismost commonly used to relax and have a good time.So, let loose of all the horrors society puts on thename of beer and, as a Miller Beer slogan once said,“If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the beer.”

Beer and its hidden gifts

By KARLA BOYDSpecial to the Times

Scary. Intimidating. Overwhelming. No, I'm not talking about your8th grade P.E. coach. I'm describing the experience of taking my firstclass at San Jacinto College in over 20 years. That's how long it hadbeen since I occupied a fairly-close-to-the-front seat in a college class-room. Back then; I sat near the front because I was young and eagerto learn. Now, I sit near the front because I'm old-ish, still eager tolearn, and because my vision isn't what it used to be. (I sure hopethat's not the last thing to go.)

Now, well into my third semester after a 22-year hiatus, I've mas-tered the school-night routine like a magician with only two minutesto shed a straight-jacket: change into my comfy clothes right beforeleaving work at four; fly through a drive-thru for an artery-cloggingexcuse for a meal; heave my 50 lb. book bag onto my left shoulder;then jump out of the car and sprint up the steps to the science buildingbefore six o'clock.

That's about the time my mind moves into over-drive: What wasI thinking? Most 53-year-old women are home right now planningtheir evening TV schedule and making a dinner that won't hasten theirdeath. That could be me. Relaxing. Chilling. Living my life. What'swrong with me? What in the world is in this bag that weighs so much?I wonder if I'm starting to get arthritis in this shoulder. Nah, that's forreally old people. What am I trying to prove? Everyone here isyounger than me. They probably think I'm stupid. Do these jeansmake me look like I'm trying to look younger? This is just crazy! I'mtoo old for this!

Not that anyone here has ever treated me like I'm old. I'm the onethat's hung up on the age thing. I guess it really hits home when some-

one I could have been a room mother to asks me, "What's yourmajor?" I hesitate. Amajor? I've been taking classes here so long, andI think mine expired. I wish I could respond with something cool andecologically responsible like "Environmental Science". If I reallywanted to impress people, I would say, "Non-Destructive TestingTechnology". (I have no earthly idea what that is, but San Jac offersa degree in it, and if someone told me that's what they were majoringin, I would be very impressed.) But I answer, "English". Writing iswhat I love to do, so "English" it is. Lately, though, my response hasbeen a little different. When someone asks me what my major is, Ireply, "English, but what I'm really here for is an education. I'vealways wanted one, and now I finally have the chance."

Declaring a major tells people what you're concentrating on,where your focus lies, and what your priority is. My goal - my"major" - is to get the education I didn't pursue 35 years ago. At 53,I've become excruciatingly aware of roads not taken; of time con-sumed by obligations and responsibilities; and, sadly, of opportunitiesthat knocked on my door and, ignored, moved on to the next housedown the block. Starting now, when I see a fork in the road, I'm tak-ing it. Before I hear the knock, my hand is already on the doorknob.Now don't get the wrong idea, this isn't about "me" time; it's about"the" time. If not now, when? If not this year, which year would begood? The one when I turn 54? Time melts away faster than a Sno-Cone in August, and I don't want any more of it trickling through myfingers.

A semi-sincere but well meaning, "It's never too late," is a com-mon response from people when they hear that someone like me hasreturned to college. In case you haven't heard, there's an organizationhere at the Central Campus that genuinely believes that. In fact, theirmotto is, "It's never too late to be who you might have been." If you

are 25 years old or older, I encourage you to stop by the N2L Centerand get to know the folks there. In case you haven't guessed, "N2L"stands for "Never Too Late". The N2L Center is an invaluableresource on your journey back to college. Go in and introduce your-self to the Center's director, Kaye Moon Winters. I promise that herstory will inspire and encourage you.She and her staff are some of the friendliest people on campus, and

their mission is to put you on the right track to reaching your educa-tional goals. They'll provide you with information on everything fromtuition assistance and tutoring to moral support and mentoring. Andwhile you're there, please take the time to meet some of your "fellowtravelers". Those of us returning to college after a long break need allthe support we can get. Stop in to chill, study, chat, vent, refresh andre-fuel. The atmosphere is always warm, relaxed, and welcoming.Like Ms. Kaye always says, "It's your Center!"Which brings me back to another Tuesday night in the science build-

ing. I've worked a full day, and I'm tired. I could be at home, zonedout in front of the television, brushing up on the latest celebrity mal-functions and misdeeds. Most of my weekend will be spent studyingfor the next test, and I'll have to figure out a way to squeeze in all ofmy other responsibilities. And so it begins:

I wonder what specimens we'll be observing in the botany labtonight? Who knew plants where so complicated? All this time Ithought tomatoes were vegetables. Was I the only one who didn'tknow they were fruits? I feel like an idiot. Tell me again why I decid-ed to go back to school? Seriously, I'm going to throw my back outcarrying this bag. Something in here has got to go! Where did thisbig wad of tissues come from? Maybe I don't want to know. Thisthing looks just like the bottom of my grandmother's purse - minus thefuzzy lifesaver. I'm too young for this!

Student proves that it is indeed Never Too Late

VICTOR ARAIZASan Jacinto Times

When the New OrleansSaints were found guiltyof running an illegal ‘payfor pain’ program thatpromoted the injury ofplayers, many peoplewere not sure on how to

react. Now after all the backlash of the ensuingscandal, it seems football might never be the sameagain.You may have seen by now the outburst from the

national press coverage given to the Saints due to“Bounty Gate”. In a nutshell, the New OrleansSaints had a system in place from 2009 -- the sea-son the Saints won the Super Bowl -- to 2011,involving between 22 to 27 of its players receivingbonuses for hard hits and deliberately injuringopposing players.Gregg Williams, the Saints defensive coordinator

from 2009 to 2011 was the man in charge of theprogram and has been suspended indefinitely fromthe NFL for his role in . Williams began his coach-ing career as a GraduateAssistant for the Universityof Houston before becoming a defensive assistantin the NFL for the Houston Oilers, known today asthe Tennessee Titans.However, Williams wasn’t the only one that

received heat from the very top of the NFL hierar-chy. A total of three members of Saints coachingstaff and front office personnel have been suspend-ed, and a heavy fine levied on the franchise as awhole.Saints Super Bowl winning head coach Sean

Payton, although not as deeply involved asWilliams was with the execution of the bounty pro-gram, got his share of punishment for not haltingthe bounty plan when he learned of it. The NFL hassuspended him for a year, but exiled would be a bet-ter word considering Payton cannot talk to anyonein the Saints organization, not even a hello, withoutfirst reporting it to Ray Anderson, the NFL’sExecutive Vice President for Football Operations.In addition to the suspensions of Payton, Williams

and Saints GM Mickey Loomis, the Saints fran-chise was fined $500,000 and docked second-roundpicks in the 2012 and 2013 drafts.So what does this mean for Pro Football in gener-

al?Well, the NFL prides itself on player safety and

setting the standard for the highest and most pro-fessional levels of play. The players are the product

and the fact is you can not, nor should you want to,market injured players. Gross, bloody, hard hitsmay appeal to football fans in general but thoseguys are going to watch anyway, and the NFLwants to reach other eyeballs.Not to mention, the last thing the NFL wants is to

have to postpone an entire weekend of gamesbecause a player collapses on the field. It’s bad PR,a surefire, non-stop media frenzy, a guaranteed law-suit, and, topping all of that, it is just bad for busi-ness.College football, and by extension the NCAA as a

marketable and legally liable whole, would expectto take injuries more seriously due to the fact thatcollege athletes are not paid, and overall the wellbeing of the student is supposed to come before thesport.As you trickle down at the high school and middle

school level, you have underaged athletes you haveto worry about and coaches are supposed to be theparents at school. There’s less room to work withunwanted injuries that could potentially changesomeone’s post-football career life at a very youngage.It’s a continuing development that is turning foot-

ball more and more each day into “flag football”,but the fact is with more money, viewers, and rulesinvolved there’s a higher risk of lawsuits and badpublicity and in an era where reputation is one ofthe biggest assets, no coach, team owner, or schooladministrator wants to mess theirs up.Certainly it is not like if football is all of a sudden

starting to worry about player safety, it’s an issuethat keeps getting continuing research and growingeducation. However, the Saints’ bounty scandal didbring more awareness to an even bigger problemand you can bet the NFL will do whatever is need-ed to prevent these completely preventable atroci-ties from occuring again.

Saints go marching out

MCT CampusSean Payton will sit out a year.

Arpil 23, 2012San Jacinto Times • Page 3Commentary/Campus events

8 DAYS A WEEK8 DAYS A WEEK

Monday, April 23• Tennis Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Tennis Courts

• Mixed Martial Arts Meeting, 8:30 p.m., S21.120

Tuesday, April 24• Student Bible Fellowship, 11:30 a.m., S11.109

• Chess Club Meeting, 1:30 p.m., S9.238

• Game Enterprises Guild, 3:30 p.m., S8.1062

• Pre Med Club Meeting, 5 p.m., S7.128

• Student Awards Ceremony, 6 p.m., Fine Arts

Building

Wednesday, April 25• Phi Beta Lambda Meeting, 2:30 p.m., S8.2014

• History Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m., S7.156

• Philosophy Club Meeting, 2:45 p.m., S7.100

Thursday, April 26• HSF Meeting, 12 p.m., s12.140

• Game Enterprises Guild, 3:30 p.m., S8.1062

Friday, April 27• Mixed Martial Arts Meeting, 9 a.m., S21.105

• Chess Club Meeting, 1 p.m., S9.234

Saturday, April 28• Locks of Love (Last Day), 9 a.m., Cosmetology

Department

Sunday, April 29• No Scheduled Activities

Monday, April 30• Tennis Club Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Tennis Courts

• Mixed Martial Arts Meeting, 8:30 p.m., S21.120

Monday, April 23• Math & Engineering Club Meeting,

12:22 p.m., C1.142

• Psychology Club Meeting, 12:50 p.m., C3.142

Tuesday, April 24• TSEA Meeting, 1 p.m., C20.263

• Phi Beta Lambda Meeting, 1 p.m., C3.215

• GSA Meeting, 2:30 p.m., C3.204

Wednesday, April 25• Anime Society Meeting, 1 p.m., C20.253-255

• Chemistry Club Meeting, 2 p.m., C20.171

Thursday, April 26• No Scheduled Activities

Friday, April 27• Phi Theta Kappa Meeting, 10:30 a.m., C1.230

• SGA Meeting, 11:30 a.m., C1.155

• LASO Meeting, 12:30 p.m., C2.210

Saturday, April 28• No Scheduled Activities

Sunday, April 29• No Scheduled Activities

Monday, April 30• PTK Bake Sale, 11 a.m., Student Center

• John P. Hopkins (Entertainer), 11:30 a.m.,

Raven Cafe Student Center

• Math & Engineering Club Meeting,

12:22 p.m., C1.142

• Psychology Club Meeting, 12:50 p.m., C3.142

S o u t h

C e n t r a l

Monday, April 23• No Scheduled Activities

Tuesday, April 24• Jazz Band Concert, 7:30 p.m., Grant Fine Arts

Center Auditorium

Wednesday, April 25• No Scheduled Activities

Thursday, April 26• Webb Society Meeting, 1 p.m., N7.108

• Rotaract Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m., N12.215

Friday, April 27• Robotics Club Meeting, 1 p.m., N2.108

• Sociology Club Meeting, 7 a.m., N2.219

Saturday, April 28• No Scheduled Activities

Sunday, April 29• No Scheduled Activities

Monday, April 30• No Scheduled Activities

N o r t hEspanolEspanol

Lunes, Abril 23• Junta de Tennis, 3:30 p.m., localizada en la

cancha de Tennis

• Junta de Mixed Martial Arts, 8:30 p.m., en la

sala S21.120

Martes, Abril 24• Reunion Conugal de estudiantes, 11:30 a.m.,

en la sala S11.109

• Junta de Chess Club, 1:30 p.m., en la sala S9.238

• Junta de Game Enterprises Guild, 3:30 p.m.,

en la sala S8.1062

• Junta de Pre Med, 5 p.m., S7.128

Miercoles, Abril 25• Junta de Phi Beta Lambda, 2:30 p.m., en la sala

S8.2014

• Junta de el club de Historia, 2:30 p.m., en la sala

S7.156

• Junta de Filosofia, 2:45 p.m., en la sala S7.100

Jueves, Abril 26• Junta de HSF, 12 p.m., en la sala S12.140

• Junta de Game Enterprise Guild, 3:30 p.m.,

en la sala S8.1062

Viernes, Abril 27• Junta de Mixed Martial Arts, 9 a.m., en la sala

S21.105

• Junta de el club de Chess, 1 p.m., S9.234

Sabado, Abril 28• Ultimo dia de Locks of Love, 9 a.m., en el

departamento de Cosmetologia

Domingo, Abril 29• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Lunes, Abril 30• Junta de Tennis, 3:30 p.m., localizada en la cancha

de Tennis

• Junta de Mixed Martial Arts, 8:30 p.m., en la

sala S21.120

Lunes, Abril 23• Junta de Math and Engineering, 12:22 p.m.,

en la sala C1.142

• Junta de Sicologia, 12:50 p.m., en la sala C3.142

Martes, Abril 24• Junta de TSEA, 1 p.m., en la sala C20.263

• Junta de Phi Beta Lambda, 1 p.m., en la sala C3.215

• Junta de GSA, 2:30 p.m., en la sala C3.204

Miercoles, Abril 25• Junta de la sociedad Anime, 1 p.m., en la sala

C20.253-255

• Junta de Chemistry, 2 p.m., en la sala C20.171

Jueves, Abril 26• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Viernes, Abril 27• Junta de PTK, 10:30 a.m., en la sala C1.230

• Junta de SGA, 11:30 a.m., en la sala C1.155

• Junta de LASO, 12:30 p.m., en la sala C2.210

Sabado, Abril 28• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Domingo, Abril 29• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Lunes, Abril 30• Venta de pasteles departe de PTK, a las 11:00 a.m.,

localizada en el Student Center

• Entretenador John P. Hopkins, 11:30 a.m.,

localizada en el Raven Café Student Center

• Junta de Math y Engineering, 12:22 p.m.,

en la sala C1.142

• Junta de Sicologia, 12:50 p.m., C3.142

Lunes, Abril 23• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Martes, Abril 24• Concierto de la banda de Jazz, 7:30 p.m., localizada

en el Auditorio Grant Fine Arts Center

Miercoles, Abril 25• No hay actividades programados para este dia

Jueves, Abril 26• Junta de el Webb Society, 1 p.m., en la sala N7.108

• Junta de el club de Rotaract, 2:30 p.m., N12.215

Viernes, Abril 27• Junta de Robotics, 1 p.m., N2.108

• Junta de Sociology, 7 a.m., en la sala N2.219

Sabado, Abril 28• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Domingo, Abril 29• No hay actividades programado para este dia

Lunes, Abril 30• No hay actividades programado para este dia

N o r t e

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C e n t r a l

By JOSE ALEJANDROSan Jacinto Times

All you Trolls roamingthe Internet and live in thestate of Arizona listen up;you could soon end upbeing punished by the lawfor annoying and terroriz-ing the public. That’s right,Arizona‘s House Bill 2549looks to combat cyber bul-

lying but in the process threatens to stifle freespeech.How, you ask?Well, the bill looks to slam anyone

using “any obscene, lewd or profane language”through “ANY electronic or digital device” withthe “intent to terrify, intimidate, threaten, harass,annoy or offend” with a Class 1 misdemeanor, andin some cases worse. For an example of this type ofbehavior, one need only scroll through the com-ment section of any YouTube video. If the meansare employed to stalk a victim then the person isnow given a penalty of a Class 3 felony.In Arizona a Class 1 misdemeanor can land you

with a pretty little fine of up to $2,500 and up to sixmonths in jail and a Class 3 felony carries a mini-mum sentence of 2.5 years and a maximum sen-tence of 25 years in jail.Proponents for the bill claim that this is a neces-

sary step in order to prevent online bullying, and ithasn’t seen much resistance from elected officials.In fact, Arizona HB 2549 passed both legislativehouses last Thursday and is now waiting forapproval by Governor Jan Brewer. State represen-tative Steven Farley, a sponsor of the bill, claimsthat the laws goal is to protect victims of stalkingand bullying by making it illegal to threaten and/orintimidate anyone via the internet.Although the law is noble at heart, The Media

Coalition points out some major flaws in a letterwritten to Governor Brewer urging for a veto. Inthe letter they point out that many aspects of thelaw become very vague. For example by usingterm such as “annoy” and “offend” the state riskscriminalizing anyone who expresses their opinionon any topic over the internet.In addition to this, the group also points out that

“HB 2549 is not limited to a one to one conversa-tion between two specific people.” As a TIME arti-cle explains this would mean that all open commu-nication on the web could be punishable by law ifsomeone deems the content offensive. The lettergoes on to say that “There is no requirement thatthe recipient or subject of the speech actually feeloffended, annoyed or scared. Nor does the legisla-tion make clear that the communication must beintended to offend or annoy the reader…”Once again, another bill written and supported by

legislators that don’t truly understand how theinternet functions is trying to be passed to fix aproblem, but it’s being done in the wrong way.Something that is interesting about this bill is that

it was originally intended to be used for phone callsbut was simply taken and applied to the Internet.Legislators failed to realize that this bill works justfine for telephone calls, but when you apply some-thing like this on a massive scale, such as the inter-net, you end up with a troll of your own.Not only is this proposed law unconstitutional on

a national scale, because it clearly violates the firstamendment, but it is also unconstitutional on astate scale.You see on a state scale, Arizona’s Constitution

specifically says that “Every person may freelyspeak, write, and publish on all subjects.” As TheDaily Caller explained in a recent article Arizonacourts have ruled in the past that the state’s FreeSpeech Clause gives wider free speech protectionthan the First Amendment allows.Fortunately for us we live in Texas, and this law

is not expected to affect us, although many expertsbelieve it will not pass. So trolls can rest easyknowing you can be hated by everyone one moreday. It does make you wonder though, in our soci-ety everything we do is on an electronic or digitaldevice; there’s no escaping them. These electedofficials are sure to at one point or another write upthis bill on some sort of electronic device. Andgiven the state’s proposition track record, whichincludes racial profiling, anti-gay adoption, andanti-immigration bills, I’m sure they’ve “offended”and/or “annoyed” many people in the state. So ifthis bill were to be signed into law, at the time itgoes into effect would they too have to be con-demned to its punishment?

Arizona targets the trolls

Kids’ baseball is too proBy BRANDONHURLEYSan Jacinto Times

Well, it is that time ofyear again and kids are outplaying baseball.Numerous little leaguesaround the area have fin-ished opening day festivi-ties and some are halfway

through the season already. It would all be part ofa grand picture if not for one thing…where are allthe kids?Little Leagues [LL] all over the Houston area

have seen their enrollment drop more and moreyear after year. Pasadena Pan-Am LL and PasadenaInternational LL had to merge because of decliningnumbers. The cause? This generation of ballerswould prefer to play on “pay to play” travel teams,otherwise known as select baseball teams.The general opinion of Select baseball is different

from Little League in that the coaching is better,there are more former college and minor leagueplayers, coaches, and scouts involved in selectbaseball, and more current MLB and college play-ers nowadays got their start playing select ball asopposed to Little League.It used to be that select players were the elite of

the elite. That is why they choose select baseball,so they can play against better competition. Theproblem is, it has gotten so huge, and that is not thecase anymore. Now all it really boils down to iswhose daddy wants to pay dues.Another difference is the amount of baseball

these kids play. Select baseball is a huge money-maker for some people and it has become a yearround job. Kids who play select baseball can usu-ally expect to play in about three tournaments amonth. On average, competing in about six toseven games per tournament.When you translate that number to a yearly fig-

ure that comes out to roughly 900 baseball gamesa year. That number is pretty staggering whenyou figure that the Houston Astros will haveplayed 162 games when the regular season over.Granted, not all of these are nine inning games,but still, that is a lot of baseball, especially whenyou consider that the biggest age group in selectis 9-12.

Some kids can’t handle that kind of pressure orreally don’t care to. A lot of kids get burned out onbaseball, mainly because of their parents or coach-es pushing them too hard. Most people can attest toseeing that one dad who got a little too upset at hisson’s little league game. Just imagine that, but 900times a year.So why has it become this way?The parents. The United Specialty Sports

Association, otherwise known as USSSA, is thebiggest when it comes to select baseball. USSSAbreaks down their teams into four classifications:Single A, Double A, Triple A, and Majors. Nowwhat does that sound like to you? Oh yeah, itsounds like professional baseball. You’ve taken the“my kid is better than your kid” concept and organ-ized it into this machine.Baseball is supposed to be fun. Because it’s

select, there is no “every kid gets at least 2 min-utes” kind of rule. It’s much more cutthroat. 10-year-old kids are getting kicked off of teams all thetime. It may be justified by a decline in perform-ance, but that doesn’t change the way the kid feels.It could be a team that they may have played on fortwo years. Doesn’t matter. Think about that for asecond. The other 11 players he’s leaving are prob-ably his best friends.Kids aren’t supposed to be made to go through

that. They shouldn’t even be in that kind of a posi-tion. The problem is, you’ve got daddy battling hiskids against other daddy’s kids and he’s having thetime of his life doing it.He might as well have tossed them out of a

Pokeball. Maybe we can start printing baseballtrading cards featuring eight-year-old select play-ers and dad’s can trade them and battle them whenthere aren’t any tournaments going on. Hell, wecan just have select card tournaments. Pretty soon,you’ll see nine year olds looking for representationso they can negotiate their contract before they signon with a team.Really though, these kids should have the oppor-

tunity to be kids. There isnothing wrong withplaying baseball, and I’m not a “we need to getrid of dodge ball in PE” kind of guy either, but atsome point the line needs to be drawn. At somepoint parents are going to need to start acting likeparents and stop trying to live vicariously throughthe exploits of their children. You chose your life;you need to let your kid choose his.

MCT Campus

April 23, 2012San Jacinto Times • Page 4Around Campus

Get signed up for Summer classesBy ANGELICA RODRIGUEZSan Jacinto Times

Getting ready for the new semester to attend San Jacinto College?Well if you haven’t started getting ready yet, now is the time. Whetheryou are enrolling for the Summer 2012 semester or Fall 2012, youneed to be prepared.The lines will be long throughout the last days of the deadline so tryto have what you need in order to make things smoother. Before youstep into the enrollment services office to register, make sure you haveall the information you need. To begin with, if you are gettingFinancial aid for any of the following semesters, make sure that is oneof the first things you do before anything else. This will allow you tohave time to make sure you have the money you need in order to getyour classes and your books. Once your Financial Aid has beenaccepted, everything else will be much easier. Deadline for the finan-cial aid 2011-2012 is June 30, 2012 and for 2012-2013 is June 30,2013.The next thing you should have ready are the classes you want totake, this is very important especially if you are going based on adegree plan. Make sure you have a degree plan printed out to be clearabout classes you need to take and cross out classes you already have

taken. You can get you degree plan on the San Jac website by loggingin to your SOS account. A degree plan is also important if you plan-ning to transfer in the future to a University.Getting your degree plan online makes it much easier, but if forsome reason you can’t or are not clear, talk to a counselor. You canalso get the course numbers online to avoid trips back and forth. Toget your class course number and to register online, go to the San Jacwebsite, log in to SOS and click on My Registration, then step five:Register, Add or Drop Classes and select the term. Registering onlineis a fast and easy way to register, but if you decide to register at theEnrollment Services Office, Have your course number and G-numberready for faster processing.So remember being prepared before registering on campus makesenrolling faster and easier.1) FASFA2) Have your G Number3) Have your degree plan and course numbers4) Don’t wait for the last days to enrollCampus hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm:North- (281) 458-4050Central- (281) 476- 1501South- (281) 484- 1900

A list of awards won this semester by theSan Jacinto Times staff:

All-around journalist: Nicholas Page

Best columnist: Jose Alejandro

Best story: Nicholas PageWhistle blower details abuse

Best writer: Janeth Cervantes

Best editor: Michael Deats

Best photography: Lindsay Floyd

Best humor: Dennis Tague

Best blogger: Edith Manzanares

Best sports writing: Victor Araiza

Best sports story: Brandon HurleyRavens basketball excels

Best feature writing: Courtney Mouton

Best event coverage: Vanessa PinaKelly inspires students

Best business writing: Jennifer Ramos

Best news story: Caty ChristyLocal homicide hits close to home

Best column: Karina ArguetaTake care with children

Best feature story: Lauren MotleyLove is in the air around San Jac

Best personality profile: AngelicaRodriguezKaye Moon Winters

Best blog post: Steven TallasEmployed for the Sun

SAN JACINTO TIMES AWARDS

Final Exam Schedule Spring 2012 - 16 Week Classes • Friday, May 4, 2012 - Student Study Day (Day classes only) May be used as a

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By CATY CHRISTYSan Jacinto Times

Just a few short weeks ago, a terrible tragedystruck Pasadena. On Tuesday, March 27th threeunsuspecting citizens were shot in their homes atCinnamon Ridge Apartments on Spencer Hwy,leaving one man dead.Around 10:30 p.m. that night two gunmen enteredan upstairs apartment demanding money and asmall safe or cash box, Pasadena Police DepartmentSpokesperson Vance Mitchell tells the San JacintoTimes. The residents of the apartment, a 19-year oldwhite male, a 20-year old white female, and ateenaged visitor, were apparently cooperative.When the suspects obtained what they were look-ing for they opened fire. The male was fatally shotin the torso, and the female was shot in the leg. Thevisitor was left unharmed.However, as they were leaving, the suspects shota downstairs tenant. The 24-year old male hadapparently come outside when he heard the com-motion. The suspects told him to go back inside hisapartment and as he turned to do so they shot himin the lower left back.Pasadena Police Department Officer Sweet wasthe responding officer on scene. More officers,detectives and a crime scene unit began to arrivearound 10:50 p.m. By that time the suspects werelong gone.Ambulances arrived but the injuries were muchtoo severe. The female and the downstairs malewere taken by life-flight to the hospital where theyunderwent hours of surgery. Both are doing just finenow. For the other male resident however, help wastoo late.Police have yet to discover a reason for why thethird person was left unharmed. The young man hadseen everything from start to finish and whenbrought in for questioning he claimed a temporarylapse in memory. He could not give any detailsabout what the suspects looked like, what type ofweapons they were carrying, or anything else forthat matter.As for the safe, there is no confirmation of what

was inside. Police believe it may have containedmoney and some amount of drugs.Some friends of the victims believe that thisshooting may be connected to a robbery at gunpointover Spring Break. Police, however, are saying thatthere is no specific reason to connect these twooccurrences as of yet.At this time, no suspects have been brought in forquestioning and no arrests have been made. Thepolice are very low on leads.Anyone who may have any information at allregarding this incident is urged to contact thePasadena Police Department immediately.Calling 713-222-TIPS will earn a cash reward andany caller will remain anonymous.

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Best Buy CEO resigns amid scandalBy JENNY RAMOSSan Jacinto Times

Throughout the years, Best Buy has been the electronics retail storepeople always go to for answers. However, as online purchasing hasbeen skyrocketing the market, Best Buy’s sales have been driftingdownward. Not only does Best Buy have the issue of slower business,but the sudden resignation of their CEO Brian Dunn also weighs onthe company’s shoulders.After 28 years of working with the company, Brian Dunn resigned

on Tuesday, April 10 after an investigation was initiated regardingDunn’s personal conduct. The company announced the investigationwas “unrelated to the company’s operations or financial controls”, andhad something else to do with an inappropriate relationship he formedwith a female employee. Many complaints of Dunn behaving inap-propriately around this employee caused the investigation to start, andbefore it could be completed, Dunn resigned.Starting from the sales floor, Dunn’s hard work had brought him tothe top of the chain in Best Buy. After 28 years with the company, histime with Best Buy is now over, and the company is searching for areplacement for his position. It’s not yet confirmed if the 29-year oldwoman is still employed with the company, and her name has not beenrevealed to the press. Her position for the company was working in aleadership-training institute at the company’s headquarters inRichmond, MN. Even though Dunn resigned after the investigationbegan of him and his involvement with a female employee, a closefriend of the woman was interviewed by the Wall Street Journalexplaining it was “something small that people blew out of propor-tion”.Not only was the resignation of Dunn very sudden, but it also hap-pened at the strangest time. Dunn had resigned “less than two weeksafter he announced the largest restructuring plan in the company's his-tory, which included store closures, layoffs and other cost reductions,”according to Thomas Lee from StarTribune. Despite the accusationsand investigations, Dunn’s transformation will still go into effect. 50stores will be shut down in the next few months, causing tons ofunemployment. All in all, the company was said to save 800 millionafter the reconstruction is complete.“The chain lost $1.23 billion, or $3.36 per share, compared with a

profit of $1.28 billion, or $3.08 per share, in the prior year,” accord-

ing to the Daily Mail Reporter from MailOnline. As business slowsdown, many Best Buys have shrunk in size, providing space for otherretail stores such as the local Pasadena Best Buy off of FairmontPkwy. Society has changed now, and businesses have noticed that cus-tomers prefer smaller stores over gigantic ones to shop at.All in all, this is a huge turning point for the company of Best Buy.

It’s a mystery on what the outcome of business for the retail stores willbe for this year. As many employees continue their jobs, whether it’sto scan the barcode of a movie or to manage the financial plans of thecompany, it’s hoped employment and business will continue success-fully. And even though the ruckus of Brian Dunn’s sudden resignationshocked the company altogether, recovery from other members of thecompany will be brought forth in hopes of a successful future.

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FINALSContinued from Page 1

5) Get in a workout. Hitting the gym or getting ina quick run can make a world of difference whentrying to get the monster of stress off our back.Working out not only relieves stress by releasingendorphins, but also is essential to getting and stay-ing healthy.4) Eat right. Don’t skip meals no matter how busy

you are. Not taking the time to properly nourish ourbodies during stressful seasons allows our mind tobe distracted from the task at hand. Try preparingeasy meals for the week in advance, so you’ll haveleftovers in the fridge with just a walk down thehallway. It saves you crucial study time, gas andmoney.3) Prepare yourself ahead of time. Cramming for

finals week is most of the time unavoidable.Whether you didn’t study much during the semesterof your professor finds it funny to torture your soulby putting more on the exam than you even knowhow to process, just the thought of finals strikes ter-

ror into the eyes of the typical college student.Don’t be lazy; keep information fresh by skimmingyour notes every day and getting a head start on areview if the teacher offers one. Go to all reviewsessions. View study time as mission, and rewardyourself for the hard work you’re doing.2) Create the ultimate workspace. Find a comfort-

able and easily accessible space that has all thethings you need (pencils, pens, notebook paper, cof-fee, etc.) and make that your school bubble. Cleanoff your desk and get organized with your materialsbefore studying so there is no time wasted. In thefamous words of the Disney classic Mulan, “Let’sget down to business to defeat the Huns,” and buy‘Huns’ I mean your final’s face.1) Get adequate sleep. As a college student noth-

ing seems to be more precious than sleep. Be sureto set aside at least six or seven hours to sleep eachnight. Sleep deprivation leads to memory loss, lackof concentration, headaches and the worst of the all,more stress.Finals have the ability to take over your life and

make even the calmest person a bit crazy. Just takea deep breath. Be calm. Let it go. You’ll be fine. It’salmost over. Time to defeat the Hun’s!

GRADUATIONContinued from Page 1

Williams College has a superstitious tradition ofdropping a watch from the top of the 80-footchapel, and it is said if they watch it fall and break,“all graduating students will find luck in their post-grad lives,” according to Lauren Joffe from TheReal College Guide.Although there are many traditions for students

and professors to follow throughout the years ofgraduation, there always has been the classic outfitof the “cap and gown”. “Academic dress for gradu-ations started in the 12th and 13th centuries whenuniversities first began forming,” (coolquiz.com).At first the wardrobe was a clerical garb for schol-ars. Then in 1321, the University of Coimbra hadscholars from certain areas of study wear gowns tograduation. Oxford and Cambridge were among thestrictest as far as detail in the gowns, making sureall of the gowns were perfect with each piece ofmaterial stitched onto the gown for students to wearon their day of celebration. Then, in the late 1800’s“colors assigned to signify certain areas of study,”(coolquiz.com). Now, these traditions that started

up from the early eras made what our graduationtraditions are today.As the various amount of graduation traditions

continue today, the increase in college studentsalone has increased at a significant amount. “In fall2011, a record 19.7 million students are expected toattend American colleges and universities,” accord-ing to the Institute of Education Sciences, “consti-tuting an increase of about 4.4 million since fall2000.” University graduates who finish their four-year bachelor’s degree either begin applying forjobs as soon as they’re handed their diploma, orattend graduate school. And as the years continue,it’s hoped the attendance and graduates of collegestudents will continue.At graduation, all students have many different

journeys and paths to go down. Most communitycollege graduates attend universities that followingsemester. Even if you change your major a bunchtimes, as long as you choose a degree you’re satis-fied with, your chances of finishing college andgraduating are far higher. All in all, the best of luckgoes out to the all the students graduating this year,whether it’s a high school diploma or a master’sdegree. Anyone of these accomplishments is justanother step to whatever you want to achieve.

SUMMERContinued from Page 1

San Jac will hold a three-week mini session fromMay 14 through June 1. San Jac will also offer two5-week sessions and in each session students cantake up to two classes. The first 5-week session runsfrom June 4 through July 5. The next five-week ses-sion will run from July 9- August 9.Another thing to do this summer is to watch the

many summer blockbusters Hollywood has to offer.First on the list is Joss Whedon’s action film TheAvengers starring Robert Downey Jr., ScarlettJohanson, and Samuel L. Jackson. Nick Fury,Samuel L. Jackson’s character, brings together ateam of Marvel’s super heroes in order to save theworld. The Avengers will be released May 4th.Four years after The Dark Knight, Batman, took

the blame for Two Face’s wrongdoings, the DarkKnight will rise yet again. Christopher Nolandirects the highly anticipated movie The DarkKnight Rises featuring DC Comics’ Batman.Batman portrayed by Christian Bale tries to help acity which labels him an enemy as he tries to pre-vent Bane and Catwoman to do evil to Gotham. TheDark Knight Rises will be released July 20.In the midst of Vampire mania, The United States’

16th President, Abraham Lincoln is featured in themovie Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.Benjamin Walker stars at Abraham Lincoln in themovie directed by Timur Bekmambetov. PresidentLincoln discovers Vampires want to take over theUnited States and makes it his mission to preventthat. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter will bereleased June 22.If movies are not your thing and you’re move of a

concert person, this summer Houston will be host tomany concerts. Some of the most anticipated con-certs include Drake, J. Cole, & Waka FlockaFlame’s tour. The concert will be at the ToyotaCenter on May 17 starting at 7:00 pm.On June 2 and 3, Houston will be home yet again

to the Free Press Summer Fest featuring many localand internationally known artists. Well knownartists such as Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, andPortugal. The Man will be performing at Houston’sEleanor Tinsley Park near Buffalo Bayou. Otheractivities include a paint slide, fireworks and musicworkshops.The annual Vans Warped Tour will be in Houston

Sunday, July 1 at the Reliant Center Parking Lot.The tour will feature some veteran bands such asThe Used, Taking Back Sunday, Anti-Flag, and

Yellowcard. For more bands featured in Houston,be sure to check out Vans Warped Tour’s websitewww.vanswarpedtour.com.If spending time with your family while staying

cool is on the list, Houston and its surroundingareas are great hosts to entertaining venues whichthe whole family will enjoy. First on the list is theKemah Boardwalk. The Kemah boardwalk is hometo fun, food, and games. The dancing fountains atthe boardwalk are a great way to beat the heat thissummer. The Boardwalk features restaurants suchas Joe’s Crab Shack and The Aquarium. It also hasgreat rides such as The Bullet and a giant Ferriswheel that can be seen from miles away.The island of Galveston is also another great way

to stay cool this summer. Galveston’s beaches arealways open to the public along with the many his-torical landmarks Galveston has to offer. Galvestonis also home to places such as Moody Gardens andits three pyramids. Children will enjoy exploringspace, oceans, and rainforests in the different pyra-mids. Right across the street from Moody Gardensis Schlitterbahn. Schlitterbahn, Galveston’s indoorwater park is another great way to spend time withthe family while staying cool. Schlitterbahn offersthrilling water rides the Twin Twisters and theBahnzai Slide. If you want to relax, why not justjump in a tube and float through the lazy river?Galveston will also be home to another great

attraction which was featured in an earlier issue ofthe San Jacinto Times. Galveston Island’sHistorical Pleasure Pier will open late May and willbe home to delicious restaurants and 16 thrillingamusement rides which the whole family can enjoy.Houston is also home to great deal of museums.

Museums such as the Children’s Museum ofHouston feature fun activities for the whole familyto enjoy along with summer camps for children.The Houston Museum of Natural Science is anoth-er fun museum Houston has to offer which willteach as well as entertain. In that same neighbor-hood, The Houston Zoo roars with excitement ashundreds of animals from all over the world are dis-played. If you are a fan of art, Houston’s Fine ArtsMuseum is home to hundreds of arts pieces fromdifferent eras and artists.There are of course many, many more things to do

around town but these are just some of the thingsthe city of Houston has to offer this summer andsometimes year round. Of course there are moresimple things to do at home such as watching TVand catching up on sleep. Nevertheless, all San Jacstudents deserve to relax and enjoy this summerafter a semester of hard work.

FAOURContinued from Page 1

Faour uses The Times to further grow and devel-op future journalists. Students in Faour’s reportingclass are required to write at least one front pageand one opinion-basedstory that appears in TheTimes.Harrison Lee, a former

editor of The Times, saidthe experience is veryrewarding, though notalways easy.“It was a very complete

and often-times challeng-ing learning experience.If (Faour) saw you werestruggling with some-thing, he very quicklystepped in and told us theproper way things aredone in the real world,”Lee said.According to san-

jac.edu “over the pastthree years, 24 studentshave been placed inmedia internships with avariety of stations,including ESPN, KRBE,CBS Radio, UnivisionTV and radio, Telemundo, and The Howard SternShow. "Faour is happy to provide internship opportunities

to students who need the experience.In fact, he has helped facilitate the placing of sev-

eral interns throughout his tenure at San Jac.“Just seeing how many students have developed

into quality future journalists and media people hasbeen tremendous,” he said.“We’ve had several that have gotten jobs. Michael

Vasquez now works at 104.1, he started out as anintern at (ESPN) 97.5,” Faour said.“Ester Mendez is now at Univision. She got her

first start through an internship.”Vasquez said the internship opportunity at 97.5

allowed him to discover his passion for radio. Itwas made possible because he took Faour’s cours-es. Vasquez, now a producer at 104.1, said he hasfound his calling.“Not only did I improve in my writing skills but I

also gained skills that will help me down the road,as far as job opportunities go. He got me the intern-ship and now I have a job in radio," he said.Vasquez’s love for radio clearly resonates with

Faour.Faour co-hosts The Blitz, which is a local sports-

talk radio program on ESPN 97.5. He said heenjoys intertwin-ing the two jobsto help studentsget a footholdinto the commu-nications indus-try.He is also a

book writer.Faour publishedAcing Racing,which is a lay-man’s guide togambling, onDec. 23, 2011.Promotion isstill on-going.Faour is finish-

ing a novel,Jesus Just LeftChicago, whichis a longtermproject that hehopes will bereleased over thesummer.

Interestingly enough, Jesus Just Left Chicago willbe turned into a screenplay.He will continue writing for Examiner.com and

blogging.With many exciting career opportunities on-deck,

Faour has danced to a tough tune for the past threeyears.Obviously, it was tough to balance so many com-

peting objectives.“Time-management is huge. You have to balance

your schedule in a way that will enable you to focuson the more difficult things,” Faour said.“I’ve spent more time focusing on the teaching

end of things because that’s more difficult than put-ting together a radio show. And you can’t prioritizebased on what’s the most fun, you have to prioritizeon what’s the most important,” he said.Faour, however, is sure that he will return to

teaching one day, perhaps in a part-time capacity,because he enjoys changing lives.

Bard’s Bash set to returnBy VANESSA PINASan Jacinto Times

The time has come again to celebrate and remember the great works of William Shakespeare.The Third annual Bard’s Bash will be taking place on April 25, 2012 at the court yard on the cor-

ner of the English and Theater wing at the Central Campus, and will run from 10am until 1 p.m.There will be a costume contest so come in your best Shakespearian attire and enjoy some 16th cen-

tury fun. There will also be readings of many Shakespeare’s poetry followed by performances of themost popular plays.Stop by and enjoy some 2012 jousting, Romeo and Juliet style, and stick around for the insult con-

test from some of the famous Shakespeare works. There will also be a portrait contest, so you cansubmit your artistic William Shakespeare portraits at William.wolfe@sjcd.edu for a price that day. Donot miss out on some maypole dancing and great food. This celebration is open to everyone.

Rob Vany/San Jacinto CollegeaThe Bard’s Bash is a chance to relive the Shakesperian era with costumes and events.

San Jacinto PublicityFred Faour is leaving San Jac after three years.

April 23, 2012San Jacinto Times • Page 6

Entertainment

By EDITH MANZANARESSan Jacinto Times

Celebrating its 42nd year, the 2012Houston International Festival has arrivedto the great city with an enormous splashof cultural backgrounds demonstratingpride, joy, and artistic events. This time ofyear, people from the entire world gatherto participate in one of the most anticipat-ed events of the year. The iFest brings avariety of cultural music bands playingcontinuously throughout the day. Fromzydeco to blues, to funk, jazz, salsa, andmerengue, the iFest opens its doors tomany. In addition to the varieties of music,the iFest also brings in art and deliciouscuisine from different countries. Anyonewho attends can expect to see outstandingmusical performances, experience interac-tive exhibits, taste the variety of foods,and create a memorable weekend withfriends and family.“IFest has continued its tradition as one

of the largest presenters of internationally-acclaimed artists from around the globe,putting the best of world music next to thefinest national and regional roots music”,reports Sean Boyd. “The goal is to demon-

strate how music and dance can communi-cate across cultural and linguistic barri-ers”. With tons to do at the iFest, peoplehave gathered around taking part of thisgreat event. Although many show up notknowing what to expect, they walk outimpressed. One thing is reading about theevents that take place at the iFest, butanother thing is actually being there andexperiencing it for yourself. People dresscomfortably in colorful attire, and roamthe different venues set up for all to see.“The iFest stretches across 14 acres ofdowntown parks and streets includingCity Hall, Bagby Street, Tranquility andSam Houston Parks”, reports Boyd. It isquite a large event, and the iFest only getsbetter throughout the years. Each year itfeatures a variety of fun-filled entertain-ment with spectacular music from aroundthe world.While the music plays, people can enjoya meal from several food vendors. With somany choices, there is no room to walk

away from the event without having triedsomething new. Everyone can buy lunchin the international food court and choosetheir dish from Argentinian food,Mexican, Chinese, Cajun, American,Greek, Vietnamese, Italian, and so manymore.The 2012 Houston International Festivalis open from 12 -10 p.m. Saturdays, 12 - 8p.m. Sundays. You can purchase ticketson the website at www.ifest.org and par-ticipating Grocery locations. Prices are$12 in advance, $18 at the gate, and forchildren’s tickets it is $3. WeekendPassport packages, which include fourtickets and two parking passes, are avail-able at $60. Discount ticket rates are avail-able to groups of 20 or more. Make sure tograb your tickets, they are your entranceto an unforgettable experience!For more information on the 2012

Houston International Festival event, youcan visit the festival’s official website atwww.ifest.org. Have fun!

2012 iFest is cultural experience in year 42

Ten things you might not know about the TitanicBy LORI BROWNSan Jacinto Times

Disclaimer: Please do not read this article if youhave not seen the movie Titanic and do not knowthat the ship sinks at the end. I will, in the course ofthis article, reveal that the ship sinks in the end.Again, if you do not wish to know this, then please,please do not read this article. Because it totallysinks. In the end.From the time I was a small child, I, like many,had an insatiable interest in all things Titanic. I wasintrigued by the history and tragedy of the story andwatched every documentary I could on the subject.In those days, before information was so readilyaccessible, each detail and search that occurred wasedge-of-my-seat fascinating. Nothing, I thought,could waver my interest in the tale of the great ship.Then, in 1997, the movie came out and I wasproven wrong. Unfortunately, since the James “I amthe King of the World” Cameron rendition, myinterest has significantly waned.Why did I go to this movie in the first place, youask? I have no idea. To be fair, I was at a time in mylife that I went to the movies every weekend.Sometimes the movie I chose to see was based onwhat I hadn’t seen yet. And I am sure that, despiteLeonardo DiCaprio’s starring role, I was mildlycurious about the film. Or perhaps it was my excite-ment about loudly asking nobody in particular“What do you guys think is going to happen at the

end?” and “I can’t wait to see what happens at theend!” before the movie is what inspired me to paythe $7. (This did turn out to be really fun until myBFF ran into his newly broken apart girlfriend,which was an awkwardness that sits with me to thisday.)Anyway, thanks to the movie, my interest in theTitanic has been muddied with images of LeonardoDiCaprio dancing in the middle of a large group of“third class” passengers and an old lady with a blueheart necklace.Despite these images, however, there are stillsome facts I still find wildly intriguing about every-one’s favorite maritime disaster. (The sinking of theEdmund Fitzgerald is a close second, right? Comeon, people. I’m right.)At any rate, to honor the 100th anniversary of thesinking, I would like to share some facts that I stillregard as highly interesting, courtesy of the SanAngelo Standard Times, including these ten:

1. Before 1912, Titanic is largely considered to bethe biggest moveable manmade object.

2. The ship was fully equipped with its own news-paper, a hospital with an operating room, and barbershops for every class.

3. Third class accommodations on the Titanic arereported to have been equal in quality to first classaccommodations on other liners at the time.

4. The first class tickets for the Titanic ranged incost from $4,350 and $150, the second class was$60 and third class tickets ranged between $30 and$40. The modern equivalent for the highest firstclass ticket price is approximately $50,000.

5. Notable dignitaries who lost their lives on theTitanic included John Jacob Guggenheim,Benjamin Guggenheim, and Isidor Straus, theowner of Macy’s department store.

6. J.P. Morgan was originally booked to board theTitanic, but decided against it only one day prior tothe ship’s departure.

7. An actress who survived the Titanic, 22-year-old Dorothy Gibson, returned to New Jersey whereshe starred in a film called “Saved From theTitanic.” This film, in which Gibson wore the samedress she had the night she was rescued from theTitanic, marked the first film to be released aboutthe ship’s sinking. The date of its release, May 16,1912, was only one month (plus one day) followingthe actual event.

8. Perhaps the most famous woman to survive theTitanic was Molly Brown, who was immortalizedon the Broadway stage by at least 12 actresses andthe film, “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” in whichshe was portrayed by Debbie Reynolds. In the

Cameron film, Brown was portrayed by KathyBates – whose performance I actually enjoyed verymuch.

9. The Titanic was given warning of dangerousicebergs ahead by a ship called the Rappahannock,who radioed to report damage received due to heavyicebergs in the area. Despite this news, the Titanicremained on course. This was a full 48 hours priorto its ensuing fatal disaster.

10. Two crewmen served as lookouts in the crow’snest at the time that the Titanic struck the iceberg.Unfortunately, neither man was equipped withbinoculars that night.

MCT CampusThe sinking of the Titanic remains one of theworld’s iconic disasters.

By VANESSA PINASan Jacinto Times

Late on Tuesday onApril 17,2012 the San Jacinto HonorsProgram hosted a star party atthe South Campus SoftballField.With the help of astronomersfrom The Johnson SpaceCenter Astronomical Societystudents were able to take alook at different astronomicalobjects which included a fewplanets and stars. Students,family and friends were ableto take a tour of the universewith several powerful tele-scopes.

Honors programhosts star party

Photo by Edith Manzanares/San Jacinto TimesIFest is always a fun time.

April 23, 2012San Jacinto Times • Page 7Around The Area

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By LINDSAY FLOYDSan Jacinto Times

Over the past couple of years Mother Nature has made it known who is always boss. By showing off herskills with countless natural disasters from floods, draughts, earthquakes and tornados we have becomeafraid of what she is capable of doing next. Last weeks outbreak of tornados that went raging through tor-nado alley is an example of how you can never be too prepared.Although we may not be in the middle of tornado alley, we experience another version of mother natures’wrath, hurricanes. With June, the beginning of tornado season, just around the corner, we should set asidesome time to be prepared if a hurricane comes our way.These three simple and easy steps will help prepare you if a disaster strikes.First, develop a plan for you and your family. Developing a plan is as easy as having a conversation. Talkabout what disasters could affect your home or family. Locate the safest room in the house or potentiallythe safest place in the community. Set up a meeting spot and design escape routes. In case you get sepa-rated from a loved one, have a single out-of-state contact that everyone should check in with. Make sureto develop a plan for your pets too. To be even more prepared in emergency response, you can take a firstaid/CPR class.

The second step in hurricane preparedness is creating a supply kit. Supply kits should include:

•Water- A gallon per person per day, about 3-7 days worth.• Food- Have enough for 3-7 days, non-perishable packaged or canned.• Blankets/Pillows• Clothing• First Aid Kit / Medicines / Prescriptions

• Special Items- For elderly or children• Toiletries/Sundries• Flashlight with batteries• Radio – Battery operated and NOAA-approved weather radio• Important documents- Driver’s license, insurance, medical records, in water proof container• Keys• Tools• Gas Tank- make sure cars are filled up, and extragas tank• Pet Care Items- Dog/Cat food, leash, and cage.

Last but not least is, securing your home. Whenprotecting your house from a hurricane you maythink of putting plywood over your windows. Afterdoing a little bit of research, I’ve discovered if notdone properly your make shift plywood shuttersmay be doing more damage than good. TheAmerican Plywood Association offers a design forproper plywood shutters for $1 online.Another tool to help secure your house from highwinds are hurricane straps. Metal hurricane straps orclips provide the proper measure of strength andsafety for the roof-to-wall connection. After instal-lation, these straps are usually difficult to see fromthe attic because of insulation.

Hurricane prep always timely whether rain or shine

No sleep is bad: The hard truth about all-nightersBy STEPHEN VALDEZSan Jacinto Times

It’s about that time. Finals are around the corner and for some students, Finals brings about many intensestudy sessions. While there are a few different ways to prepare for tests as big as these, one of the mostcommon ways is to just simply pull an all-nighter. Many of us have been there, staying up all night in alast ditch effort to cram as much information in our heads as possible. While theymay appear to be beneficial, all-nighters can be more detrimental to your cause thanhelpful.Typically, information gathered by your brain goes through a processing period.This processing period is at its most effective while you’re asleep. The lack of sleepcan lead to any new information coming into your brain being more susceptible tobeing lost or being just plain wrong. A seemingly positive effect of staying up allnight is an increased level of happiness, but being happy in this case is not all it iscracked up to be. This extra happiness from staying up all night comes from a surgein dopamine, which is the neurotransmitter that causes the feeling of happiness. Withthe increased dopamine levels, our thought processes can be altered to a high degree.Dopamine increases similar to this case are very similar to the effects of alcohol, andnot very many smart decisions are made while intoxicated.As college students, we should be studying often, and for some students all-nightersare almost inevitable. If you find yourself having to undertake in an all-nighter, thereare a few things you can do to help yourself out.First and foremost, attempt to avoid the all-nighter altogether by sleeping early and waking up early. Ifthat’s not an option, then take a quick two or three hour nap prior to staying up. You can also take a fewbreaks throughout the night and take a quick nap. Any naps taken should be no more than 20 minutes.Anything longer than 20 minutes and you will find yourself more tired than before the nap. If you don’tthink taking a nap is a good idea, or if you are the type of person that doesn’t wake up from naps, then justtake a break and move around for a few minutes. Stretch your legs do some push-ups or sit-ups, anythingto get the blood flowing again.As the night progresses and the fatigue begins to set in, the first instinct of many people is to gulp down

a Red Bull, Monster, or some other sort of energy drink. At the time you may get a temporary energy rush,but ultimately at some point there will be a crash. Instead of reaching for that energy drink, grab an icecold glass of water every hour or so. The cold water will help to keep yourself awake, and give you theneed to have to go to the bathroom. The urge to go to the bathroom will also help keep you awake, sinceyou’ll have to keep moving every now and then. You should also attempt to eat high protein foods to giveyourself energy. Avoid any heavy foods like cheeseburgers. Heavy meals will only cause you to feel lethar-

gic and sleepy.Try to be as easy on your eyes as possible. Eye strain can be caused by exces-sive tiredness, reading in bad light, or staring at computer screens for prolongedperiods of time. If you are studying from a textbook or looking over notes, be surethe room is well-lit. Also be sure to take a break every few minutes to look aroundat something else. Focus on something far away from yourself to give your eyesa small rest. Should you be using a computer to study, try to lower the screen’sbrightness to help reduce eyestrain that way.Do not study in a comfortable place like your bed or couch. Comfortable placeslike these may tempt you to sleep, and the more comfortable the location, theworse it will be. Sit in different places around the room, or tap your feet.Movement is key to keeping awake.As the night draws to a conclusion, keep thinking positive thoughts. Carry thesepositive thoughts over to the day of the test. Never underestimate the power ofpositive thinking. That late night of studying had to be worth something after all.If possible, try to catch a little sleep a few hours before the test. Give your brain

a little time to process and properly store all the information that was just crammed in there. Try not tooverdo it though, sleeping too much or waking up during the wrong part of your sleep cycle will just makeyou feel even more tired than you were before.

With Finals creeping up on us, we should be getting in as many hours of studying as possible, but try todo it without staying up all night. If you are one of those people who prefer to wait until the last minute,maybe this advice will be helpful to you. Good luck to everyone, and a little more to the people that willbe up all night.

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Around Campus

Accessorizing can be jewelry, belts and shoes; all of those things can makean outfit combine. But a very important accessory to really bring your outfittogether can also be a bag, a clutch or a simple purse. Purses are in style thisseason with more of a boho look. This style is great because you can wear itwith any outfit without having to switch every time with your outfits.Most boho purses have a variety of colors so you don’t need to worry about

matching. The purse stands out with most colors.Another great style this season is the nude colored purses, these are also a

great choice because you can’t go wrong with anything you wear. Nude col-ored purses can be worn to tone down the bright colors like yellow, orangeand pink. White is also a great color to wear for a colored purse because notonly does it work with bright colors, but also to bring some brightness if youwear a darker color like blue.Bag packs for school are also in style in many different varieties. Try

switching your bag pack to something other than black or blue. Bag packshave really hit in this spring with prints such as leopard or zebra. Many bagpacks are also boho style, which are in fun colors as well.So, this spring, don’t just change your clothes or shoes because accessoriz-

ing can also be fun and a great way to express your style and who you are.

Hey San Jac students! Ever wanted to see your name or picture on the news-paper? Well, now is your chance! Each week we will pick one out of manyphotos to be on the “San Jacinto Times”. The pictures will be taken of ourcurrent students each week who are wearing the latest trends or season styles.We will also describe a little about your outfit and why it was chosen. How toparticipate you ask? It’s easy, just being yourself, if you stand out you’ll seeme and my camera at any San Jac campus looking for you. All you have todo is answer a couple of questions about your apparel so your picture anddescription can be printed here for the “Pic of the Week”. So San Jac,whether you dress up or dress down, be on the lookout, the next person mightbe you!Don’t see me around campus and want to participate? Take a picture at

any SJC of your seasons’ outfit and send it in to:rodriguez.a2412@student.sanjac.edu only from your San Jac e-mail. Tellme what you consider your style to be, why you chose that outfit, don’t for-get to mention your first and last name, age, hobbies, major, and alsoinclude the campus you attend.

Photo by Cristal Calvillo/San Jacinto TimesThe 2012 San Jacinto Times staff for the Fall semester, from left: Karina Argueta, Vanessa Pina, Lindsay Floyd, Angelica Rodriguez, Edith Manzanares, Courtney Mouton, business manager SaraQuintana, Nicholas Page (back row), Jenny Ramos, Steven Tallas, Dennis Tague, Jose Alejandro, Janeth Cervantes, Adviser Fred Faour, Stephen Valdez, Lori Brown, Caty Christy and editorMichael Deats. Not pictured: Lauren Motley, Victor Araiza, Brandon Hurley.

Fashion: Baggage

By LAUREN MOTLEYSan Jacinto Times

The majority of college students have very littlemoney to go wasting it on over priced vacationsthis summer so here are a few tips that might helpyou save money.

1.Book your trip early the prices are still lowright now but once it hits summer they will onlygo up from there.2. It is a good idea to actually go in late August

because most families have already gone on vaca-tion and are getting the kids ready for the newschool year. This causes the prices to be a littlelower so the owners can still get booked up.3. Make sure you do a lot of research on the

place you want to stay, so you can be confidentyou received the best price for the best place. Trywebsites like Hotwire and Travelocity they arethere to get you the cheaper price for good places.4. Instead of paying the ridiculous price for gas

fly southwest. They fly pretty much anywhere andthey have free baggage check.5. Another easy and cheap way for transporta-

tion is Greyhound. They drive coast to coast andif you want go on a real road trip this a cheap wayto go6. Make sure there is local transportation if you

don’t drive that way you can go to all the placesaround.7. Go to destinations with free stuff to do like the

beach or the river so you can soak up the sun forfree.8. Rent a house, condo, or hotel with a kitchen

so you can save money by cooking instead ofgoing out to eat. Plan out every meal so you canknow how much you are going to spend at thegrocery store.9. If you do go out to eat order water instead of

soda because its free and that way you can spendmore on your meal.10. State parks are a great cheap location and

they always have different things to do like hik-ing, fishing, swimming, and more.11. Look up special events in the area you are

staying at to see if there are free concerts or any-thing in the area.12. The biggest tip of all, if you go with a group

of friends make sure there is one person who canplan everything from what every one owes inmoney to the activities you will be doing. It willhelp the vacation be stress free so everyone canenjoy it.

If you listen to these tips, hopefully it will helpyou save your wallet and maybe you can comehome with money in your pocket.

Summer on the cheap