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THE FRONT PAGE Serving Front Range Community College Since 1989 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 [email protected] Volume 22, Issue 11 What’s New at the Visual Performing Arts Gallery page 05 ENTERTAINMENT Your Local Heavy Metal Band Learn more about what will be at the Transfer Fair and how you can make the most out of it. Don’t Miss the Transfer Fair! page 06 NEWS page 02 LIFE (Clockwise from left): Students Tara McKinster (left), Krista McKinster (center), and Rachel Kendrick (right) came to the Zombie Crawl Book Drive fully prepared; Chris McElrath (left) gets final touches from Erin Bonich before roaming the halls; Amber Hilmas strikes a zombie pose; Students were welcomed into the room by a zombie-like Uncle Sam on the main screen. Check out the mixed media artwork created by FRCC Larimer campus faculty. Meet The Silent Divine. Deadly Twist on Student Government Association’s Book Drive Zombies want you…to provide knowledge for others Scenes of rotting flesh and coagulated blood could be seen in the Rocky Mountain room located on the C Level of FRCC Westminster campus during the Zombie Crawl Book Drive on October 11, 2011. Sponsored by FRCC’s Student Government Association (SGA), the purpose of the book drive zombie-themed event was to gather chil- dren books for underfunded Colorado schools. Reminiscent of a small gala, the event included free food, prizes, contests and best of all, zombie makeup. SGA pro- vided plenty of goodies for the participating students, in- cluding body part- and organ-shaped toys and candy. The Zombie Crawl featured a costume contest in which the winners, one male and one female, won a swag bag of free brand name products. These bags were donated by Beauty Brands Salon Spa Superstore (www.beautybrands. com). The highlight of the event was the zombie makeovers that were provided by SGA and Student Life, creating monsters out of attendees. Erin Bonich, SGA Represen- tative, ran the table and had been perfecting her zombie look all week. Zombies—fictional characters—are commonly referred to as the “living-dead,” not to be confused with the term “undead,” implying that the subject comes back to life as a corpse. Both are considered zombies, the difference being what specific type of pandemic began the different apoca- lyptic chain of events. In many video games and movies, this element is essential to the story: hades is either on earth and the living dead walk, or a virus is incurable and reanimates the body to a basic level of existence, forming the undead. The only necessary mechanisms for survival are cellular respiration (breathing) and fuel for said respi- ration (food). Zombies are known for their insatiable appetite for live human flesh, most of all brain matter, no doubt due to its high protein content. Ironically, brain fuel is what the Zombie Crawl Book Drive was focused on. The books that are donated will help educate local children and youth. While trying to help mold young minds, the competitive spirit at the Zombie Crawl provided extra motivation. Photos by Rachel Bailey By Vina Sitthisay Continued on page 03

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THEFRONT PAGE

Serving Front Range Community College Since 1989Tuesday, October 18, 2011 [email protected] Volume 22, Issue 11

FRONT PAGETuesday, October 18, 2011

What’s New at the Visual Performing Arts Gallery

page 05

ENTERTAINMENT

Your Local Heavy Metal Band

Learn more about what will be at the Transfer Fair and how you can make the most out of it.

Don’t Miss the Transfer Fair!

page 06

NEWS

page 02

LIFE

(Clockwise from left): Students Tara McKinster (left), Krista McKinster (center), and Rachel Kendrick (right) came to the Zombie Crawl Book Drive fully prepared; Chris McElrath (left) gets fi nal touches from Erin Bonich before roaming the halls; Amber Hilmas strikes a zombie pose; Students werewelcomed into the room by a zombie-like Uncle Sam on the main screen.

Check out the mixed media artwork created by FRCC Larimer campus faculty.

MeetThe Silent Divine.

Deadly Twist on Student Government Association’s Book Drive

Zombies want you…to provide knowledge for others

Scenes of rotting fl esh and coagulated blood could be seen in the Rocky Mountain room located on the C Level of FRCC Westminster campus during the Zombie Crawl Book Drive on October 11, 2011. Sponsored by FRCC’s Student Government Association (SGA), the purpose of the book drive zombie-themed event was to gather chil-dren books for underfunded Colorado schools. Reminiscent of a small gala, the event included free food, prizes, contests and best of all, zombie makeup. SGA pro-vided plenty of goodies for the participating students, in-cluding body part- and organ-shaped toys and candy. The Zombie Crawl featured a costume contest in which the winners, one male and one female, won a swag bag of free brand name products. These bags were donated by Beauty Brands Salon Spa Superstore (www.beautybrands.com). The highlight of the event was the zombie makeovers that were provided by SGA and Student Life, creating monsters out of attendees. Erin Bonich, SGA Represen-tative, ran the table and had been perfecting her zombie look all week.

Zombies—fi ctional characters—are commonly referred to as the “living-dead,” not to be confused with the term “undead,” implying that the subject comes back to life as a corpse. Both are considered zombies, the difference being what specifi c type of pandemic began the different apoca-lyptic chain of events. In many video games and movies, this element is essential to the story: hades is either on earth and the living dead walk, or a virus is incurable and reanimates the body to a basic level of existence, forming the undead. The only necessary mechanisms for survival are cellular respiration (breathing) and fuel for said respi-ration (food). Zombies are known for their insatiable appetite for live human fl esh, most of all brain matter, no doubt due to its high protein content. Ironically, brain fuel is what the Zombie Crawl Book Drive was focused on. The books that are donated will help educate local children and youth. While trying to help mold young minds, the competitive spirit at the Zombie Crawl provided extra motivation.

Photos by Rachel Bailey

By Vina Sitthisay

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COMING SOON: FALL TRANSFER FAIR, NOV. 3

FRCC students are encouraged to compile questions and print their transcripts in anticipation of the Fall Transfer Fair to take place on Nov. 3. Representatives from 25 four-year lo-cal colleges and universities will line the C Level main hallway, ready to as-sist students who have questions or curiosities about their institutions. College and university representa-tives will be available from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Students are advised not to pass up such a fantastic opportu-nity. The Fall Transfer Fair gives stu-dents, who plan to transfer out of FRCC, a chance to meet with and gather valuable information about multiple institutions, without having to make separate visits to each college or university. Furthermore, the fair provides students with information to help comparing different schools without having to travel more than a few feet. Each institution’s stand will pres-ent vital information about their campus and academics in the form of brochures, scholarship guides, sup-plementary information, and much more. In addition, representatives will be available to speak with FRCC students, answering individual ques-

tions and assisting them in making this important decision. Prior to the Transfer Fair, students should print a copy of their unoffi -cial transcript; this can be found on students’ e-Wolf account, under the Student Tab. Having this informa-tion helps representatives provide the most benefi cial advice to students about the process of transferring. It is important for students to be conscious of their transfer goals and the transferring process, so that their transition into another institution is smooth. Understanding the overall process is a vital step toward earning a degree, as it requires being respon-sible and self-motivated. Students interested in specifi c col-leges or universities are advised to attend the fair and speak to various representatives. This will help them see which credits are transferable from FRCC to other institutions, and what requirements are needed to en-ter their desired degree program. “It’s hard to research and prepare yourself on your own,” says Erica Ingalls, an FRCC Student Advisor, when asked about the process of transferring. She explains that a com-mon oversight that students make is not seeing an advisor early on in

the process. “[This meeting is impor-tant] so that advisors can catch some things students may have missed.” Another advantage of attending the Transfer Fair is that it allows stu-dents to be in a familiar environment, avoiding the feeling of intimidation some feel when visiting a college or university campus. Students should feel confi dent approaching represen-tatives because they are there to an-swer questions and address concerns. It is not strange to feel hesitant about taking the leap into pursing a four-year degree. Many put off visits to campuses and meeting with advi-sors, but the Transfer Fair is an ex-traordinary opportunity for FRCC students to get the information they need. They can comfortably gather what they need and get help making the transition towards that next big step in the academic world. “Even if a student has a little bit of desire to transfer to a four-year school, it’s a good idea to come and speak to somebody. You would feel better about your decision if you took the time to see what it looks like,” says Ingalls.

By Curtis HalleyCOME PREPARED TO THE TRANSFER

FAIR!

Bring unoffi cial transcripts with you

(available through your eWolf account)

Some questions

to consider asking:

• What is the average cost of attendance for a full-time student? Part-time?• What additional resources do you provide? Tutoring, counseling, job placement?• What is campus life like? Events, student clubs, sports, etc.• Do you offer classes on-line, nights, weekends, or summer time?• Do you offer scholarships for Community College transfer students?

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The entire content of The Front Page is copyrighted by the FRCC Board of Publications. No part of the publica-tion may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. The staff of The Front Page is en-couraged to subscribe to the prin-

ciples of the Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics.

Inquiries may be referred to the Offi ce of Human Resources, 3645 W. 112th Avenue, Westminster CO 80031-2199, (303-466-8811); The

Director of Affi rmative Action for the Colorado College System, 9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver, CO 80230-

6011; or to the Offi ce for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Education, 1961 Stout

St., Denver CO 80204

Editor-in-ChiefJanel Dalglish

Associate EditorKathleen Timbol

Copy EditorHelen Satchwell

Vina Sitthisay, WriterKayleigh King, Writer

Curtis Halley, PhotojournalistRachel Bailey, Photojournalist

Lauren Palacios, WriterStaff

Newspaper AdvisorsAmy Rosdil

Jason Wright

THE FRONT PAGE

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Something WickedThis Way Comes...

HALLOWEEN STUDENT LIFE EVENTS

By Vina Sitthisay The end of October brings about a students’ age-old nemesis—the midterm. These cumulative exams from the fi rst half of the semester always boost caffeine sales and stu-dents’ stress levels. Midterms are accompanied by other important projects, such as submitting papers or giving presentations. With hordes of students battling for themselves in this war of high marks, the old cliché “cream of the crop” comes to mind. Using this example to apply to the concept of midterms, the cream (successful students) will rise and the remains (less-driven students) will fall. This saying holds true literally and meta-phorically, so it is important for stu-dents to maintain fi ne-cream form, to stay on the top half of the spec-trum. It is by the laws of the curricu-lum that the student body will di-vide into those who will continue to fl oat, and those who will continue to struggle, fl oundering below the sur-face. This is ironic because the feel-ing of falling behind on schoolwork is oddly reminiscent to the feelings of drowning. Students sense the powerlessness as the workload en-compass and overwhelm. To avoid drowning in schoolwork, it is im-perative to stay on top of it. The work assigned can be daunt-ing. To maintain one’s workload, it is good to keep organized. Use a day planner, large calendar, or electron-

ic organizer to avoid missing due dates or losing assignments. Good organizational skills can help stu-dents keep up with current assign-ments as well as work ahead; most instructors give students a syllabus at the beginning of each semes-ter enabling students to plan their workload accordingly. This is espe-cially vital information for students who juggle coursework with other commitments, such as a job. If students need additional sup-port, they can attend professors’ of-fi ce hours and/or tutoring sessions. Special Services can offer stu-dents one-on-one or group tutor-ing sessions, providing that they have good attendance and work to keep their grades up. Renee Seidel, FRCC Tutor Coordinator, pairs stu-dents in need of academic assis-tance with qualifi ed tutors; forms can be found on the B Level, Room 1208. Some readers are probably think-ing, “Well, I don’t need help.” At this point, it would be good to verify that no one is lying to themselves, by asking teachers for a progress report. Parents used to read them, but at some point, students become responsible for themselves. Taken separately, none of these things will be enough to achieve stellar academic standing; however, when coalesced they form a strong vessel for the trek through the se-mester.

OCTOBER 31: Halloween FunAt the Rotunda, from 11AM-1PM, activities such as pumpkin carving and a costume contestwill take place.

OCTOBER 10-21: Pumpkin Patch SaleSale is located in the Student Life offi ce.$3 per pumpkin.

Midterms are afoot

“The book drive is community-college wide and includes thirteen schools,” explained Amber Hilmas, SGA Treasurer. Hilmas derived the book drive concept from a Fredrick, CO food drive that used the zombie-crawl theme to boost support. FRCC’s book drive has been going on for some time, but the crawl provided fun incentive that increased participants, and thereby increased donations. Prior to the event, FRCC had already surpassed their goal of col-leting fi ve-hundred books and are the frontrunners of the statewide book drive. “The goal for all the schools is 3,000 books,” said Kate Quinn, SGA President. SGA has already collected 17 percent of the total book goal. “I hope that the Zombie Crawl [Book Drive] will continue every year, and that it will someday incorporate food into the drive,” ex-presses Quinn. If successful, she plans to possibly reopen FRCC’s open pantry on campus. Walking dead or not, the Zombie Crawl Book Drive was a win for all involved.

Deadly Twist on Student Government Association’s Book Drive

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The Front Page 04 LIFE Tuesday, October 18, 2011

FRCC STUDENTS SHOW THEIR CREATIVE CHOPS

Faculty Spotlight: Susan Faltinson

The FRCC Open Mic Coffee House took place in the Student Lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 13. All students and staff were welcome audience members of both open mic events that were put on by Student Life. Free pastries, hot chocolate and coffee were served to those in attendance. Rico Burnett, a member of a rap-group trio named “3 Ran”, displayed his musical talent, expressing his thoughts through music. One after another, a rapper from the group went up and released their lyrical fl ow. Student Life provided the instruments for the artists: an electric guitar, a piano, and two microphones. The sign that attracted students to check out the event was an arrow-shaped sign that said “Free Food”. But attendees were treated to much more than free food—they enjoyed the entertainment and creative talents of fellow students.

Susan Faltinson is a full-time FRCC Instructor for the Interpreter Prepara-tion Program (IPP) and has also been a free-lance sign language interpreter for many years. Along with her experi-ence in social work and teaching, Fal-tinson recently interpreted President Obama’s speech in Colorado that was held at Abraham Lincoln High School on Sept. 27.

Lauren Palacios: What fi rst got you interested in learning to sign?

Susan Faltinson: I had two Deaf friends in elementary. I learned to sign so that I could talk with them. I then became a social worker shortly after, and I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work. Then, I was a camp direc-tor, and fell in love with [sign] lan-guage. When I found out about FRCC, I began taking classes and knew that I was meant for this. It is not an easy program, but it is an

awesome way to get into a great profession.

LP: When did you begin teaching?SF: I graduated in 1997, and I

have taught at FRCC since 2004. I began work as a part-time teacher, but in 2011, I became a full-time teacher here.

LP: How did you get the opportu-nity to interpret for the President?SF: It was through a FRCC in-ternship with the city and county with Denver. It was contract work, and if they contacted you, you got the job. I was in this internship, 15 years ago, and my tie to that in-ternship linked me to the oppor-tunity.

LP: When did you fi rst get the opportunity to sign for the Presi-dent?SF: I had the opportunity at the Democratic National Convention in 2008, and I also went on Tues-day, Sept. 27 [2011] to the Abra-ham Lincoln High School in Den-ver [where Obama spoke]. LP: What was it like to sign in

front of all of those people, in-cluding the President?SF: It was exciting to see the pas-sion the President had and the people in the audience. It was an honor. The Lincoln High School experience was a more intimate event with a lot of energy. Lincoln High School was very honored to host the President. There was a lot of young energy, all eager to meet the President. There were about 5,000-6,000 people.

LP: Do you have any advice for those who are just learning how to sign?SF: The fi rst step would be to enroll in an American Sign Lan-guage 121 class and go from there. Classes are offered every semester, in both the daytime and the eve-ning.

Photos by Curtis Halley

By Kayleigh King

(Left to right): Spectators watch as students participate in the Open Mic event at FRCC; Angelo Edwards (aka “Melodius”) lays down some rhymes; Jason Wright distributes compli-mentary food and beverages to students who at-tended FRCC’s Open Mic event.

By Lauren Palacios

Photo courtesy of Joe Amon, Denver Post

(Above): Faltinson interpreting for President Obama during his last visit to Colorado.(Left): Susan Faltinson, IPP Instructor

Students impress their peers at the FRCC Westminster Open Mic Coffee House

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The Front Page 05 LIFE Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Interior Design is a profession that is often misunderstood. When men-tioned, the first impressions that typically come to mind are tasks such as suggesting different schemes of paint colors, picking out new drapes for a living room, and helping people decide which flooring is going to look the best in a newly-remodeled home. This is actually quite contrary to what an Interior Designer actually does. Television shows, such as “Design on a Dime” and “Extreme Home Makeover,” make it hard for people to un-derstand the difference between an Interior Designer versus an Interior Decorator. An Interior Designer can, depending on area of expertise, be a decorator, but the profession in itself reaches way beyond that. An Interior Designer, speaking by definition, puts more emphases on planning, effective use of space, and functional design. They work in residential, commercial, univer-sal, and exhibition settings, and deal with technical aspects, such as light-ing and temperature. Some Interior Designers also pursue an additional degree in architecture, enabling them to engage in the creation, construc-tion and design process. The concept of “going green” is becoming more popular as of late be-cause it has proven to be a designing method that saves energy and is cost efficient. Lighting, in particular, has seen positive changes in recent years, such as the replacement of incandescent lightbulbs with compact florescent lightbulbs. Kathryn Newton, Instructor for the Interior Design program at FRCC, estimates that incandescent lightbulbs will no longer be used by the year 2014. This improvement alone is changing the industry tremendously. Other “green” changes include the renovation of existing homes instead of building new ones. A popular trend is the recycling of large home ma-terials, such as sinks and bathtubs, by donating them to local non-profit charities (e.g. Habitat for Humanity). Newton explains that by donation these items to those who need them, people can help others and the envi-

ronment at the same time. FRCC’s Interior Design Program has been offered as a part-time pro-gram on the Westminster campus for approximately one year and has plans to expand. A full-time program is currently only available on the Larimer campus. For more information, contact Nowell Vincent, Interior Design Program Director at the Larimer campus, at (970) 204-8170 or e-mail at [email protected].

FRCC’s Westminster campus seems to have endless hidden resources for its students. Of the many hidden gems held within FRCC is the Visual and Performing Arts Gallery (VPAG) is among the most precious. VPAG is an art gallery located in the east wing on the C Level of the building. “[The gallery] holds many fine works of art that is done by faculty, students, and local professional artists,” says Lydia Brokaw, Art De-partment Chair. The gallery also hosts musical and theatrical perfor-mances sporadically during the school year. Last week marked the beginning of the second art show this semester. The exhibit is being shown on the Westminster campus, but is a compendium of art created by FRCC’s Larimer campus faculty. Most of the pieces are composed of mixed media—made up of various ma-terials, ranging from common tools, such as paint and photographs, to uncommon items such as body-cast kits, hangers, and cloth. Many of the pieces have a lively feeling and vivid composition, incorporat-ing bold, primary colors. Much of the artwork includes thick texture and asymmetrical shapes, making them esthetically pleasing. Before the art gallery was created, FRCC student and faculty dis-played artwork around campus in display cases. However, many of the cases were placed in hidden sub-hallways and few people knew they were they to enjoy. In addition, a lot of artwork was vandalized or stolen. “The music and art departments needed a space available for dis-playing works of art and for people to view performance pieces,” de-

cided Brokaw. Brokaw suggested the idea of having an open art gal-lery. Before it was the VPAG, the approximately 1,000 square-foot space was previously a theater called “The Little Theatre.” At the time, this small theatre was only used once a semester, and was an ideal loca-tion for a permanent art gallery. When the music and art departments were granted the space eight years ago, faculty was given the task of clearing out the space and then renovating and re-designing the room. The VPAG is open Monday through Friday, employing students who are available to answer any questions about the pieces.

FRCC Supports the Arts

Emphasis On Interior DesignBy Rachel Bailey

(Clockwise from bottom): Interior Design Instruc-tors Kathryn Newton(left) and Lisa Compton(right); Home model in Interior Design classroom; Replacing incandescent lightbulbs with compact florescent lightbulbs (seen here) is one of the most popular energy-efficient trends.

There is always new artwork in the Visual and Performing Arts Gallery

By Vina Sitthisay

Photos by Curtis Halley(Clockwise from bottom): New artwork dis-played in the Visual and Performing Arts Gallery (VPAG) located on the C Level; Doorway to the VPAG; More abstract pieces like this one can be found in the gallery.

Insight into FRCC’sInterior Design Program

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The Front Page 06 ENTERTAINMENT Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Silent Divine, a band found-ed by Johnny Perry (Vocals) and Ray Booty (Lead Guitar), is made up of FRCC students. Perry and Booty have played music togeth-er since high school. They began recording their songs and were pleasantly surprised at the qual-ity of their music. Booty, Perry, and Stevie Roberts (Drums) have been playing in the band for al-most a year. Their new members are Nick Brito (Bass) and Spike Coyne (Guitar). “It’s a mix between symphonic metal and rock and roll,” says Perry, when asked to defi ne his art in words. This all-Coloradan band recorded their fi rst CD, “All In On Nothing”, this year. “[The songs are] all awesome!” Perry explains about the songs he loves to perform. Perry and Booty write most of the songs, and they said they get their in-spiration from other music, mov-ies, and life. The overall sound of the CD can most accurately be com-pared to the popular bands

Slipknot, A Bullet For My Valen-tine, and Linkin Park. The fourth track, (“Terminal Coma”), can be compared to the music of the well-known band Good Charlotte. Commonly called “screamo”, the heavy sounds of The Silent Divine would appeal to all lis-teners since their music is not composed of only growling and screaming. Instead, the band has impressive singing talents, and

amazing instrumentals. In ad-dition, the lyrics created by the band are relatable—this element is most often the main reason people like music. There are twelve songs on their CD, “All In On Nothing,” includ-ing “Tragedy of Choice,” “Face Away,” “Somnolence,” “Terminal Coma,” “Artifi cial Departure,” “Wicked Lies,” “Invincible,” “The Takeover,” “Left in Descent,”

“Lunacy & Hallucination,” “Por-trait of Silence” and “A Dream Amidst of Nightmares.” More information about The Silent Divine can be found on MySpace, Facebook, or on Re-verb Nation. Connect with them at www.myspace.com/thesilent-divine, www.facebook.com/the-silendivine and www.reverbna-tion.com/thesilentdivine.

Music Review: The Silent DivineBy Kayleigh King

Photos courtesy of The Silent Divine(Left to right): Band members Stevie Roberts (Drums), Johnny Perry (Vocals), Nick Brito (Bass), Spike Coyne (Guitar), and Ray Booty (Guitar)

Top-Notch Ghost Story for All Hallows-Eve

The Woman in Black, written by Susan Hill and fi rst published in1983, is a tale of suspense, mur-der and merciless vengeance.

With the creaking of a horse-drawn carriage, a disembodied child’s cry from the fog, and the tingling feeling across the skin, a reader will know right away that there are foul spirits about. Arthur Kipps is the male pro-tagonist in this tale about refl ect-ing on the past. On Christmas Eve, Kipps begins writing a re-count of horrifi c events that took place in his life during the Victo-rian era in an attempt to eradi-cate the frequent distress caused by those events. He narrates his own decades-old story, reminisc-ing about the days when he was a prevailing attorney working the case of a deceased woman, Mrs. Drablow. What he experiences defi es logic and makes even his

rational mind question the exis-tence of the supernatural. Eerie events begin to oc-cur upon Kipps encountering a woman dressed in black, who has a decomposed face. After exploring the Drablow house, having a near-death-experience with quicksand, and hearing the ghostly echoes of phantom chil-dren, Kipps is a changed man. The climax of the story shakes one to the core and makes the audience re-examine the word “closure”. This story’s excellence lies in the terror it elicits from even the most skeptical reader. Long after fi nishing the book, readers may suddenly see every shadow as the frayed dress of the woman

in black, and every noise sounds like the dreaded horse-drawn carriage. The Woman in Black is not rec-ommended for the faint of heart. However, for those who love a good Victorian-set ghost story and staying up late into the eve-ning with a tale of supernatural feats, this book is a good fi t. The Woman in Black has been made into a fi lm set to debut in theatres in Feb. 2012. Daniel Radcliffe—an A-list actor known for his role as Harry Potter —will star as Arthur Kipps. True to the original story’s intentions, this fi lm adaptation is sure to strike fear into the hearts of those who believe in ghosts, and those who are skeptical.

By Lauren Palacios

Photo courtesy of www.amazon.com

The Woman in Black: a new breed in English-ghost stories

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The Front Page 07 OPINION Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Opinion: Student Bus Passes Are the Way to Go

I hope your car breaks down on the day of a big test and you have no cash on hand. There is no one to give you a ride. You’re stuck. Snarky? A bit, maybe, but these are the thoughts that go through my mind every time the subject of FRCC student bus passes come up. For an amazingly reasonable $60-$70 a semester, the prospect of the car breaking down on the day of a big test won’t even be a blip on the radar. Yet, citing the excuse that not enough students ride the bus, FRCC students con-sistently vote down the opportu-nity create a Wolf Card that will, quite literally, take them places. Perhaps a bit of perspective is in order. Turning the Wolf Card into a bus pass would benefit ev-ery student, putting the equiva-lent of an EcoPass into each hand for a mere pittance. Pur-chasing the equivalent of the EcoPass directly through RTD costs a whopping $1,945 annu-ally. This is a bus pass that will take the holder anywhere that RTD goes except Denver Inter-national Airport with no extra costs (Trips to DIA are a mere $5 extra per trip). This includes the Rockies and Broncos rides for those sports fans.

Still not convinced to take the bus? Then I’ll appeal to the sense of ethic duty. Scattered around the school are blue bins near almost every trash can. When someone wants to help the planet and give the ego a little self-righ-

teous boost (Admit it. It’s self-righteous. You know I’m right.), recyclables get tossed into one of the blue bins. So how does it make sense to hop into a car ev-ery morning when a bus goes to the same place just as easily and with less of a carbon footprint?

Photo by Rachel Bailey

Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko, FRCC Student

By Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko, FRCC Student

The opinions reflected in The Front Page’s Opinion columns and Letters to the Editor do not necessarily express the views of the newspaper staff or Front Range Community College’s administration.

In response to Kayleigh King’s opinion piece in The Front Page [“Opinion: Speeding Internet or Lack Thereof”, Oct. 4], I’d like to assure her that her slow experi-ence with our computers in the library was an anomaly, and most certainly not the norm. We sel-dom receive complaints about network speed on our public computers in the library. Just this morning, I logged on to one of our public computers, opened an Internet Explorer window (we only have Internet Explorer on our public computers, not Mozilla Firefox), and logged into my Facebook account in about 15 seconds. This is a wonderful opportu-nity for me to also mention that while our free WiFi network has

been excruciatingly slow in the past, it was vastly improved the week before last. FRCC’s I.T. [Information Technology] Dept. quintupled bandwidth from 10mbps [megabits per second] to 50mbps, and upgraded the ac-cess points here in the library. From recent personal experience using my iPad, our WiFi in the li-brary is now much, much better. Seriously - it’s night and day. Kayleigh, I hope you’ll give us another shot when you need to use a computer. Our regular us-ers have no speed issues with our public workstations, and our WiFi, thanks to FRCC I.T’.s re-cent improvements, is now a le-gitimate option for students with laptops and mobile devices.

Letter to the EditorLead College Hill Librarian responds to the editorial from our last issue [Oct. 4] regard-ing library internet speedBy David Willis, Lead Librarian, College Hill Library

Turning the Wolf Card into a bus pass would benefit every student,putting the equiva-lent of an EcoPass into each hand for a mere pittance.

Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko, FRCC Student

Photo courtesy of www.rtd-denver.com

Let the powers that be know that enough students are inter-ested in the bus pass to make it a move worth considering. Then start taking the bus. While you’re travelling, you can finish that homework assignment you forgot was due before class this afternoon. Writer Kelli Heitstuman-Tomko and The Front Page staff would like to hear your perspec-tive on the bus pass issue. Email us at [email protected] or join the dialogue on The Front Page’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/thefrontpage.

I KNOW YOU HAVESOMETHING TO SAY.

SAY IT. Better yet, write it. E-mail us your

opinion and we might just publish [email protected]

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1) City of major Biblical focus3) Little Christs or followers of Christ6) Book of wise sayings7) Nickname for the Bible: an ___ for your soul (nautical)8) Attribute of God, All Knowing13) Original language of the NewTestament14) Eternal dwelling place for Jesus and His Believers15) Number of books in the Bible(two words)18) Nickname for the Bible, a moral ___ (directional)19) Last book of the Bible21) Attribute of God, All Powerful22) Title for a person who spoke from God, including foretelling future events

2) Another name for the evil one4) The fi rst man5) He wrote more of the NewTestament books than anyone else6) Longest book in the Bible9) First book of the Bible10) Early copiers of the scripture11) Original language of the OldTestament12) The fi rst woman16) Title for a person who trusts Jesus17) Attribute of God, existingeverywhere at the same time20) Holy23) Second of two major divisions of the Bible (two words)24) Nickname for the Bible Gods __ __ to you (two words)25) First of two major divisions of the Bible (two words)

ANSWERS BELOW.

1) JERUSALEM3) CHRISTIANS6) PROVERBS7) ANCHOR8) OMNISCIENT13) GREEK14) HEAVEN15) SIXTYSIX18) COMPASS19) REVELATION21) OMNIPOTENT22) PROPHET

ACROSSDOWN 2) DEVIL4) ADAM5) PAUL6) PSALMS9) GENESIS10) SCRIBES11) HEBREW12) EVE16) BELIEVER17) OMNIPRESENT20) SACRED23) NEWTESTAMENT24) LOVELETTER

Compiled by: Veronica Bryant, Director of the FRCC Bible ClubContact: [email protected]

Did you have Campbell’s soup today? Because you are mmm...mmm…good.

Excuse me, I noticed you were noticing me so I thought I should give you notice that I notice you too.

Hi, I’m Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me.

Do you have a library card? Because I am checking you out.

Was your dad a robber? Because he took the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes.

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Compiled By Kayleigh King