Coaches Show!!!

In the most humble way I know how, I want to invite everyone to listen to the coaches show tonight on KIUL. Myself and another baseball player will be on it and I will attempt to give a shout out to GC3 Media for a little promo, huh? I DID learn something last semester!!!!

Thanks, everyone
Christian Lucero

Attn: Magazine Staff

Just a reminder to have an outline of one of your storys for Thursday.

Also, just a quick low down on what we dicussed Tuesday:
*YOUR SHOT- ad is in newspaper and I am waiting approval from Ryan Ruda to be able to put it up.
*PROPS - Assigned to Jacque
*ASK THE GRAY MATTER - Assigned to Jeff
*IN THE LOCKER ROOM - Assigned to Jacque
*I DID IT - Assigned to Jeff
*VISIONS OF (PHOTO ESSAY) - Assigned to Jacob
*CHARTS - Assigned to Kristie
*FEATURE STORY - Jeff
*FEATURE STORY - Jacob
*FEATURE STORY - Jacque
*FEATURE STORY (for next issue) - Kristie
Also, I have experience in photoshop and indesign and would be more than happy to help in any way.

I also had some ideas I am working on...any feedback would be great!
*What is a broncbuster? Did you know we are the only school in the US with that mascot? At least to my knowledge.
*Perhaps a college checklist to aid students with helpful links to colleges and finacial aid.
*With this being a big election year...Jeff and I are working on holding a political forum with Mr. Bean as a moderater.
*Maybe a story on "America Counts"? A program where GCCC students tutor Kenneth Henderson students. Could be cool.
*I'm working on a story about the sexual offenses lecture by Finney County Attorney John Wheeler on Jan. 30.

Kristie ;) Jan. 30, 2008

Color art...for Cassie

Color version of this pic for the front page.

radio story

Not sure how to write for the radio broadcast, but here is what i came up with. radio people feel free to tear me a new one.


Black in Garden City
The struggles of getting black
culture rooted in western Kansas.

Issue: 08.31.08

Section: News/Feature

Reporter: Jeff Blascyk


What is it like for the young black students to live in a community with such a small

black population?


(Whitnie Young sound bite, 9 seconds)


The Black Student Union welcomes new students and helps them get acclimated to life in

western Kansas When asked about the BSU, freshmen Anthony Chalmers had this to say,


(Sound bite 11sec “Anthony Chalmers”)


The question has come up recently if having a course, like African American studies at

the GCCC would be a good thing I recently sat down with Lesa Gilbert, Admissions

Representative and sponsor of BSU.


(Lesa Gilbert Sound bite about 8 seconds).


Who knows if this class will ever be offered at this school. This course would educate

people on black culture and history where they might not have exposure to otherwise. Most see this as a positive thing for this community. Black history

month is over at the end of February, but black history and black culture goes all year around.

Some more art...

Here is the art for Cassie's story.

Representing Black culture in Garden City

I see some things right off the bat, cap and punctuation errors i need to fix, but here is the first draft. Let me know what you guys think and if there are some huge errors in style or grammar that you see. I'm still gonna punch up some things but here is what i have thus far. Oh, and i need some good title ideas for this story

“Alone, all alone, nobody, but nobody can make it out here alone”. These powerful words were made famous by African American writer and poet Maya Angelou. These words offer a question, what is it like to live in a community that lacks people of your background or culture. What is it really like to be black in Garden City?

Garden City Community College is quite diverse and has many people of different cultures. You might find yourself talking with a student from a small town like Leoti, Kansas or chatting with students representing the east coast from places like Philadelphia or New Jersey. You might even find yourself meeting students that have come here from another country like Mexico or Brazil. Those differences in backgrounds and culture add to the excitement for many college students and helps the world seem a bit smaller. These differences also can cause quite a culture shock. I’ve heard students say they miss tall building of the big city; they miss the shopping malls of suburban America and some long to see beaches and trees of a less desolate landscape. For some students what they miss the most is see more people like them, “When I came out here, I was like, where are all the Black people at?” said one student. The college might be diverse but that’s not a refection of the western Kansas landscape we live in. The almost non existing black community in Garden City leave some students a bit home sick. According to the United States Census Bureau in 2000, there is a less than 2% Black population in Garden City. “Everyone around here is Friendly”, Said Freshmen, Damon Evens, a young African American student from Florida. “There are a lot of people out here that help us out.”

The campus has an organization that helps welcome black students. The Black Student Union, or BSU, has been a organization for five years and offers a support system to Black students, but is open to any student who wants to become a member. I asked Lesa Gilbert, Admissions Representative and sponsor for the BSU, how they get new

members. “At the beginning of the fall semester we host a picnic and an ice cream social.” This helps new African American student get to know more about the school and other black students. When the BSU meets they discuss what there mission is all about, future events, and to see if there is anything new freshmen members would like to discuss. Gilbert shared with me the many success stories of former BSU member in the recent years. Many members of BSU have gone on to get Bachelors and Masters degrees, “One young man graduated and started his own business and is doing quite well.” “The perception that African-American students that are here on sports scholarships, are just athletes… is just not true.”

When asked if having a course like African American studies would be a good thing for this community college Gilbert said, “That would be great, as an educational institution we should try to educate every student about every culture, that is what we are all about.” When I asked Kevin Brungardt, Dean of Academics, the same question he said, “There are many considerations that go into the curriculum decisions we make. For instance, is there need? If there is ever a need for African American studies, I'm sure we would look into offering it.” Is there a need for people of a western Kansas community college to learn about black culture? Many students expressed the need for more classes that bring more education about African-American culture.

“There are a lot of things that black people have done, and know one knows about it.” Said Wayne Daise-Burgess, sophomore who is also a BSU member. Damon Even added, “Black history month is a good thing but black culture does not stop on March 1st. Many

Students are interested in the idea of a course like this, but some are still a bit skeptical about how many people would really be interested. “I don't see a whole lot of white people wanting to take that class,” Said Whitnie Young, sophomore basketball player and member of BSU. It’s still not clear if this course would be well received at this school, but the question needs to be asked. For many young students this would be a great opportunity to learn about a culture they have little exposure to. One thing is for sure, there are people on campus that think it would be beneficial to their education. “The College is really good at listing to the community and what they want in the college”, said Patricia McIntyre, member of the African American Coalition of Garden City. This organization that has been around for about four years and also works with the BSU in getting new students acclimated to the Garden City Community.


Patricia McIntyre continued to express how important it is to help educate people about the differences and similarities between the two cultures. “We are part of this Community,” She adds. When asked if she thinks the Majority of people in Garden City have a positive view of black culture she replied, “No…not at all, but it’s not their fault, they have not been exposed to it. I still get people saying to me, I like you Pat, I just don't like the rest of them [black people].” She continued by saying, “Getting to talk to people is the only way to dispel these negative stereotypes.” Wouldn’t a class about African American culture play a role in starting dialog between white and black students? This would be a great place to dispel and talk about stereotypes and how much truth is behind each one. There are very few public forums, like a classroom setting where people can let there guard down and open themselves to some new idea. Just like how a Philosophy class is paramount to young students in learning about things that religion might not have the answer for. We have a large religious community and not very many people open minded to other beliefs held by Philosophers like Nietzsche, Kant and Buddha, but it’s still taught. Actually Philosophy ends up being one the classes people like the most because it opens their minds to different ideas, much like a class about African American history and black culture would.

Most of the students I talked to had a good overall view of Garden City and the people that inhabit our working class community. The fact of the matter is still apparent, the underpinning of racist views and bigotry are still present, even if it’s not smacking you in the face as you walk to your classes. “There is still some Racism around here, I know because I hear it from the students, and it’s surprising to me.” Said Gilbert. “I had students about three weeks ago approach me about starting a negative…you know, type group, I didn't know what to say back to him. I finally told him if he wanted that sort of organization to go talk to the SGA.”

When hearing about a group of students on campus actively looking to start this type of club, people were not surprised. “I know a lot of white people that were rasied to hate black people,” said one student that wished to remain anonymous. Most of the African-American students I talked to were not even against the idea of this type of group on campus. “Opinions never hurt anyone.” Said Wayne Daise-Burgess. “I don't care, as

long as they don't exclude who can join, maybe it’s good to get some of those things aired out so they can be discussed; they might learn that they have the wrong opinion.”

Even with this touchy subject matter making it around the campus rumor mills, most Black students stay positive and look at all the great things they get from fellow students and faculty. “I love it here,” said Young, The teachers and faculty are great. You can tell they really care about us.” It seems many faculty members have connected with the African-American students, “Barb Larson is really down to earth and does whatever she can to make me a better student and a person,” Said Anthony Chalmers, 19 year old freshmen. “I think what Miss Lesa does with the Black Student Union; especially this being a predominantly non black college, to make us as African Americans feel involved… is great.”

Overall the African-American community at the collage is positive about going to a school with people of many different beliefs and diverse backgrounds. It’s good to get this kind of exposure for everyone, Black, White, Hispanic, Asian or whatever culture you might be. It gives these students the possibility of dispelling some of the stereotype they have about other cultures in the process, Garden City can be a great place for many people to live. I finished by asking Whitney Young if she would ever conceder moving here to live after college, and she said, “Um…I might come back here after I'm old and I retired.” Until then she will play basketball, continue with the BSU and mentor new

African American students to the college. She plans to make her education her number one priority and test the college motto. “After here you can go anywhere.”
For more info on the Black Student Union please e-mail Lesa Gilbert lesa.gilbert@gcccks.edu
For more info on the African American Coalition please contact Patricia McIntyre E-mail pmcintyre@cox.net or call 620-276-2810

My story...

I'm almost done with my story, I just have some slight revisions to do. Right now it's a little over three pages. I'm gonna tweak it a bit then post a draft on here. I also with have the art for Cassie's story done today and will post it as well.

Later people

Some artwork for my story...

Here is the artwork idea I had for my story for "Being black in Garden City"

Burn Tower Demonstration this Saturday

The magazine wants to do a story on the burn tower here at the college. They will be burning the tower this Saturday, so the firemen can practice emergency rescue. I was wondering if anyone else was planning on stopping by to get some interviews and pictures. They are going to start at 9 am and go all day. Let me know if anyone else is interested in covering this story or wants to help take pictures.

Pornography

Okay! Brace yourself!! It's kind of long!!! But I thought i'd share with you all a ROUGH(!!!!) draft of the article I'm working on. The concluion is weak and needs some help. I'm just waiting for one of those brilliant ideas to pop into my head and it hasn't happened yet. It's also about 3 and 3/4 pages long, so let me know what i can cut out! Thanks!! Here it is:


It is because of porn’s need to dehumanize women that it should be a restricted free speech issue. Not only is pornography degrading to women, it is also harmful to marriages and increases sex crimes. When the thought of pornography comes to a person’s mind, one usually thinks of a Playboy magazine and very explicit sexual videos, but pornography goes way beyond those immediate stereotypes and preconceived ideas.

Set aside what you picture when you think of pornography. You may think that it isn’t harmful to relationships, but you would be shocked to find that it could be. The average female porn star retires at the age of 27 and the average male porn star retires at 32. The reason this is, is that the porn star industry sees the human body at being at its physical peak between the ages of 19-27 for females and 21-32 for males. Over time, it will become more and more difficult to be sexually aroused by your life-mate because he or she will age while the porn star remains young. Not only are you putting yourself at risk for the temptation of an affair, but you are also killing what should be a beautiful thing between you and your spouse. If your mate likes to use porn to accompany sex, they can get wrapped up in the movie, and be making love on a fantasy level during intercourse. Most women make love on an emotional level. It can upset then when his attention is distracted by the technical side of sex instead of the emotional side.
I certainly would never want to be compared to a porn star, because in reality which is really the better body? The one whose breasts nursed, or will nurse, your children? The body that held you close and was there for you through sickness and through health? The world might see the young porn stars’ body as being the best, but which is really the best? Why would you want to give up the ability to be aroused by the best? In the long run, if someone continues to watch and only get aroused by porn, they have a big risk at becoming addicted.

Being in a relationship with someone who is addicted to porn isn’t only stressful but it is also very hurtful. An addiction to porn is a serious issue because addicts turn into people that they never want to be. It’s hard for them to stop and control. They can even become violent with it, which brings me to the point that over the year’s pornography has increased sex crimes. It’s not the typical pornography that you see on HBO every once in awhile that is increasing sex crimes. It’s the hard core, sometimes violent, pornography that is. One thing that cannot be ignored is the fact that 90% of sexual offenders admit to have used pornography “frequently”. The images that are seen on pornography are found to be disturbing. It sickens me to think that there is hardcore porn out there that shows videos of women violently engaging in sex. If these videos are being bought, they must be being enjoyed by somebody. If a video like this excited them at one point, who is to say that they’re not going to try and live out their fantasy? Who says that a woman who was raped wasn’t just a subject that a man used to experience something that he once saw? Do people just come up with these things in their sick minds or are they learning it from somewhere? From the book, “Making Violence Sexy”, they interviewed a rapist and this is what he had to say:
I went to a porno bookstore, put a quarter in a slot, and saw this porn movie. It was just a guy coming up from behind a girl and attacking her and raping her. That’s when I started having rape fantasies. When I seen that movie, it was like somebody lit a fuse from my childhood on up. . . . I just went for it, went out and raped.

Reading things like that definitely shocks me but my biggest issue with pornography is that it is so degrading to women. Hardcore porn hardly ever shows pictures of the women’s face, it focuses more on their body parts. These women are not seen as women. They’re seen as things. Sure, Hugh Hefner may publish a few little facts about his latest centerfold (birthday, major, favorite flower, whatever), in an effort to humanize her. But I would imagine those statistics are pretty tough to read while holding the magazine sideways. It doesn’t work. And it can’t work. The men who read Playboy don’t necessarily care about getting to know her. After all, they’re not fantasizing about having an intellectual conversation with these women. They’re not fantasizing about these women themselves at all, except as an appealing body or object. John P. Araujo writes in the book, “Pornography: Opposing Viewpoints”, that: Art and science can portray a nude female without robbing her of her dignity and humanity, but pornographers must reduce women into tools of sexual satisfaction in order for women to suit their purposes.

Pornography is by far not the biggest problem we have in today’s world but it is also an issue that will always be out there. I know that people are going to continue to watch, read and enjoy it and that’s O.K. I just thought I’d open your eyes and let you know what pornography might be like from a women’s point of view.

Budget Follow Up

I was assigned this piece, but now with everything going on, it's becoming difficult to find time to pursue this story. Can anyone help out?

AD Clients

Listed below are local businesses that can be contacted for advertising. A copy of the rate card and contract can be viewed at www.cybersilhouette.com or picked up from myself. DO NOT contact any business without checking with me as to avoid duplications. If you see any businesses that you would like to visit with please e-mail me at jkoch7913@student.gcccks.edu and I will verify them and let you know asap. Thanks and Happy Selling!!

A & A Body Shop
AAA Bonding
AAA Pawn Shop
Aaron's Sales
Action Motorsport
Alltel
Another Look Salon & Spa
Applebee's
Appliance & Furniture Mart
Baier Family Chiropractic
Baker Boot
Bank of America
Bowling Torrey Hoch & Williams
Broncbuster Athletic Association
Brungardt Hower Ward Elliot & Pfeifer
Catholic Social Service
Chappel Liquor
Clark Motorsports
Community Day Care Center
Cox Communications
Coyote's Family Fitness
CPI
Crazy House
Curves
Dairy Queen
Dale's Furniture
Deb's
Dental Associates
Designing Pages
DJ's Lock & Key
Domino's Pizza
Double D
Dr. Mark Neuman
El Camino
El Conquistador
El Mercado
El Rancho
Erinn's
Escarchadas y Escamochas
Extreme Tanning
Fiesta Court Yard
First Presbyterian Church
First United Methodist Church
Footlocker
Fun on Wheels
Funny Bone
Garden Bowl
Garden City Downtown Vision
Garden City Telegram
Garden Grove Properties
Garden True Value
Garnand Fine Furniture
GCCC- Health Dept.
GCCC-Daycare
Gipson Diamond Jewelers
Golden Corral
Golden Plains Credit Union
Grain Bin
H & R Block
Hanna's Corner
Hastings
Herbs
High Plains Public Radio
Hopkins & Hopkins Optometrists
Houston Promotions
Hubris Communication
Hunted Duck
J C's Corner
Jax Bar & Grill
JC Penny's
Johannes Family Eye
JR Audio
Kandee Klein
Kansas State Fair
KBUF
Kennedy & Coe LLC
KFC
Kustom Auto
La Chiquita Western Wear
La Villa Salon
Las Margaritas
Lewis Hooper & Dick LLC
Linenberger Jewelry
Lone Star
Long's Billiards
Main Street Salon & Spa
Mark 1 Billiards
Martial's Kenpo Karate
McDonald's
Midwest Body Shop Inc
Midwest Tire
Movie Gallery
Out West
Palace Computer
Petersen Printing
Pioneer Internet
Pizza Hut
Porter's Flowers
Presto
Quiznos
Randall McVey
Recruiting Center
Regis
Rue 21
Rupp Chiropractic
Salvation Army
San Juan
Sears
Security Savings Bank
Sequoyah 9 Theatre
Sherwin Williams
Shooter's
Siena Medical
Skeeter's Body Shop
Sonic
SOS Bail Bonds
Southwest Kansas Prevention
Southwest Kinesiology & Wellness Center
Southwest Photo
Southwind
Sports Bar
Steam Action Restoration
Stenographic Services
Stroh's
Student Activities
Subway
Superstore
Taco Bell
Tacos Y Salsa
Target
The Nicole Austin Salon
The Zone
Thirsty Dawg
Tradehome
Traditions
Unicel
United Wireless
Vogue
Walker Chiropractic
Westlink Communications
Wharton's
Wheatland Broadband
Wheatland's
Women's Clinic
Working Man's Guns

Radio Weekly Staff Schedule

Monday: Mellisa (6-9am) Voice Track (3-6pm)
Tuesday: Voice Track (6-9am) Jared (3-6pm)
Wednesday: Voice Track (6-9am) Jared/Sam (3:30-6:30pm)
Thursday: Voice Track (6-9am) Sam (3-6pm)
Friday: Mellisa (6-9am) Jared (3-6pm)

Men's and Women's Basketball Schedule

January 23: Seward County @ 5:30p.m.* and 7:30 p.m. HOME
January 26: Hutchinson @ 6 p.m.* and 8 p.m. AWAY- Hutchinson, Kan.
January 30: Dodge City @ 6 p.m.* and 8 p.m. AWAY- Dodge City, Kan.
February 2: Colby CC @ 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. HOME
February 6: Butler County @ 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. HOME
February 9: Pratt @ 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. AWAY- Pratt, Kan.
February 13: Cloud County @ 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. AWAY- Concordia, Kan.
February 16: Barton County @ 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. HOME
February 23: Seward County @ 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. AWAY- Liberal, Kan.
February 27: Hutchinson @ 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. HOME
March 1: Dodge City @ 5: 30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. HOME

* Starting time for Women's games

GCCC President's Cabinet - January

The following notes are from the January President's Cabinet meeting. Read the comments and take note of what is being discussed by the administration...NOTE...John Wheeler, county attorney, will be on campus Jan. 30 to speak about sex crimes.

PRESIDENT’S CABINET

JANUARY 11, 2008

SCSC CONFERENCE ROOM

9:30 A.M.

 

President’s Report

Board of Trustees Retreat will be held Saturday, January 12.  Merilyn will lead the discussion with the community members; Deanna and Cathy will be “scribes.”  The regular monthly meeting will follow.

Carol handed out a sheet entitled “Overview of the GCCC Planning Process.”  She reminded everyone to send their plans (electronically) to Darla, who will forward them to Carol, and then they’ll be put on the web.  Due dates for 2008 planning are:

            Jan. 25                        Department Level

            Feb. 1                        Division Level

            Feb. 8                         Unit Level

            Feb. 22            Service Level

            Early March            College Planning

Carol handed out a DRAFT of some proposed changes to the Internal Governance process.  She asked Cabinet to read it and then give suggestions/comments to Deanna, Cathy, Trent, or Tammy.

Datatel Update – no report today

Update on Electronic Brochures:  Steve reported that they are in the process of reviewing bids from three vendors.  They are also looking at MySpace and doing some specific program advertising.   

Brief discussion was held regarding Website Committee’s responsibilities/control. 

Question for Dee:  Is it possible to see how many “hits” the web site gets?

No policies to review today.  Lenora will have two next time (drug and background check)

Cabinet Retreat

Carol will review dates and try to find a date for a “team building” retreat. 

College Plan Retreat will be held Thursday, March 13, all day in the Endowment Room

February 20 Board meeting:  2008-09 fees, tuition, course fees, academic calendar, etc., will be presented

Updates

Remodeling:  The gym is done; work on Kate’s apartment should start sometime this spring

Report on Inservice and Staff Development:  Everyone thought the Spring Inservice was good, although some of the skits were hard to hear and understand

Retention Study Committee Report – no report today

Member Reports

Cathy

• Expressed appreciation to the HR Committee and the Employee Development Committee for their hard work on Inservice
• Several vacant positions right now
• One official retirement of a faculty member has been received (Cherie Perryman)
• Working on IPEDS and other labor reports
• She and Kathy Isaac are constantly looking for new training ideas—please send ideas their way!

Barb

• Looking at expanding the Teaching and Learning Center this semester—thanks to three faculty members stepping up and helping with special trainings

Steve

• The latest edition of the Legend magazine has a story on Doug Beyer and the orchestra program
• Feb. 24 – Open house at  St. Catherine Hospital (nursing lab)
• March ? – Open house for fire tower training facility
• March 14 – Home Show
• Jan 21 – MLK in gym
• Jan. 30 – woodwind quintet concert

Vic

• This semester, the women’s basketball games will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s will begin at 7:30 p.m.
• Construction will begin soon at Tangeman Athletic Complex (softball fields, new scoreboard, etc.)
• Would like to have a half day inservice/training for the athletic department because it’s hard for the coaches to attend an all-day inservice session

Ryan

• Jan. 21:  Martin Luther King Day celebration will be held in the gym; no classes will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.  A free, community luncheon will be held in the cafeteria at 12 noon; everyone is welcome
• Jan. 30 – John Wheeler will be on campus to talk to students about sex crimes, date rape, etc.  This activity will be held in the gym at 10 a.m.

Judy

• Met with high school folk yesterday; they are moving to an AB schedule 
• Stewart Nelson is working on plans for renovating the science labs and the Penka Building (Title V grant)
• Trying to finalize plans for the Impact grant with Palmer Mfg.  
• She is facilitating four mentorships with her new folk
• She and Linda Morgan are working on a grant for police science
• Still working with BPI
• Cindy VenJohn will be handling Clint Alexander’s classes this semester while Clint is on sabbatical leave

Deanna

• Focusing on program review data for Judy and others
• Will be looking at a software demo for a new survey tool next week

Kevin

• Calendar Committee is working on the 2008-09 academic calendar
• Working on student evaluations of instructors
• Will begin work on spring semester FLC soon

Lenora

• Have evaluated the first semester of the new curriculum; this is the last semester of the “old” program
• Gearing up for KSBN visit this fall for PN program
• Working on an on-line CNA class

Beth

• Scholarship books need to be picked up
• Still have 76 scholarships to give out
• Over half of the work-study funds were used fall semester

Darla

• Feb. 14:  KACCT/COP/PTK All-Academic Celebration in Topeka
• Feb. 5:    Kansas Democratic caucus will be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium

               late afternoon/evening

 Darla Daniels, Recorder

 

Strip for the paper

Here is the first of many strips I plan on doing for the Silhouette. This is just low rez version and isn't exactly to scale but it gives you a basic look at it. Click on the image for a larger view

First post...YEAH!!!

I did a few interviews for the story on being a black student at Garden City Community College. I still need to get a few more interviews, maybe a female perspective, and i also want to see if I can talk to someone in the administration office about having a class like African American studies in Garden City. I'll update more later, if anyone has any suggestions...I'm all ears.