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ISSUE 46
April 19- April 26, 2007
[Past Issues]
 
FRONT PAGE  LOCAL NEWS

FRONT PAGE

 CAMPUS NEWS:
     ASSAULT
      SENIOR WEEK
     FITZIES
      NEW CLASSES
      SAFETY FAIR
     MARATHON
     GOLF
      HOLOCAUST
     OFF GRID
     FITZ HONORS
FEATURES:
     GAY COUPLE
     STARTING OVER

 SENIOR:
     SILVERMAN

SPORTS:
     MVP'S
     PLAYOFFS

 PROFS:
      ALLEN

A&E:
      REEL BIG FISH
     BSA

BLOGS:
     SCOTT
    


PAST ISSUES
 
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS
The body of a Peace Corps volunteer found in a shallow grave- Philippines- 40 year old Julia Campbell was discovered by Philippine Army soldiers on Wednesday after being missing since April 8th.
     Campbell was found near the town of Banaue where she was hiking to see local mountainside rice terraces North of Manila. 
     Local police said they thought Campbell had fallen off a cliff but her body was found laid in a creek bed covered by dirt.  "This is no longer an accident," said police chief Pedro Ganir.
     Ganir said Campbell was last seen buying a soda in the town of Batad and was wearing jeans, a black shirt and a shawl; which she was found buried in.  She had also purchased a bus ticket for April 9th, the day after her disappearance, to return to Manila where she was working.
     Campbell had worked as a freelance journalist in New York City  prior to her Peace Corps service beginning in 2005.  She was about two weeks from finishing her volunteer work with the organization.
     Campbell was teaching English at the Divine Word College in Legazpi City, Southeast of Manila. 
     "She just felt not fulfilled in New York and shocked us when she said she was joining the Peace Corps," said Ann Knight, a relative of Campbell.
     Campbell was one of 137 Peace Corps volunteers working in the Philippines.
 

Four-In-Ten Workers Live Paycheck to Paycheck.-A recent survey from conducted by CareerBuilder.com shows that on average, Americans are finding it hard to make ends meet.  Four-in-ten workers say that they live paycheck to paycheck each week, making every last drop of milk count before they see their next check. 
     The results of the survey suggest that saving and planning would be a worthwhile practice to those having trouble with their spending.  CareerBuilder.com Vice President of Human Resources Rosemary Haefner believes that a good plan can go a long way.
     "One-third of workers report they don't have enough income to live comfortably. And while a bigger paycheck may help, planning ahead and maximizing benefits offered by employers can also play a major role in stretching your dollar."
     Thirty-seven percent of the workforce surveyed say that they have only one income for their house hold and while 58 percent of those surveyed say they budget for each pay period, 21 percent say they spend outside their limits.  The survey does not answer much of why these statistics are the way they stand, but eating out was sited as one of the most popular replies.
     It is also evident that women are more likely to be unhappy about financial problems at home as 47 percent of women say they live check to check while only 36 percent of men would admit the fact. 
 

PROFS INTO PEOPLE

     Criminal Justice Professor Jefferson Allen loves to fly fish,
     plays honky tonk piano, and considers himself truly blessed.
     An Exchange reporter gets to know more about Allen in this
     weeks Profs into People.
    
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
     
     Reel Big Fish performed at Spring Concert last Sunday, April 15
    in the Fieldhouse.  After Roots of Creation warmed up the stage
    Reel Big Fish got the crowd energized.  An interview with the
    band after the show: the band talks about their college tour
    and their latest album. 

    BSA hosted a Poetry Slam last Tuesday, April 17 in Pierce Hall.
    Over 10 people read original poetry.  View a slideshow of the
    readers from the evening.
    

HEALTH AWARENESS

      With the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, The   Exchange would like to take some time this issue to talk about mental health and some warning signs of mental illness and what you can do to about it. The fact is one in five teens has some type of mental health problem in a given year, (National Institute of Mental Health/Harvard University Study June 2005). To add to that, nineteen million adults in the United States alone suffer from forms of depression every year. If you hear someone talk about suicide it's not something to take lightly. It's the third leading cause of death among high school students and the second leading cause of death in college students.

      Changes in feelings like fear and anger are an ordinary part of life. Things like the loss of a job, exams, or difficult relationships with family, friends, and girlfriends/boyfriends can cause emotional stress, as a result making a person feel miserable or distressed. These are not unusual reactions. However, symptoms that last longer than 2-3 weeks do need attention.

     Some of these thoughts and feelings associated with some experiences, may however be warnings of more serious problems and the need for some sort of mental health intervention. It's not always easy to spot these warning signs, or figure out what they mean so it's good to contact qualified mental health professionals to make an accurate diagnosis.

      FACT:  nearly two thirds of all people with a diagnosable mental disorder do not seek treatment.
The reason behind this is STIGMA.

     It's commonly defined as the use of stereotypes and labels when describing someone. It's something that our society needs to overcome and get rid of once and for all. These harmful stereotypes are too often attached to people who are suffering from a mental illness, thus causing them to feel like an outcast which leads to feelings of pain, confusion, and shame. It makes it harder for those with a mental illness to know that it's not their fault and that it's OK to ask for help. Visit www.nostigma.org for more information and to learn what you can do if you or someone you know needs help.
 

 
CAMPUS NEWS

Read about what's happening on campus:

SENIOR EXPERIENCE

     Senior Experience explores each of FPC's majors for you through
     the perspective of a senior who is living it. This week:

     Jordan Silverman discusses his experiences as a
     Marketing major.

FEATURES

     Hilary DelaBruere writes about a young man's near
     death experience and his long lasting battle to gain
     his life back in Starting Over

     Christiana Amesquita writes about a
     young  lesbian couple from Massachusetts
     whose future plans may be jeopardized by
     voters
   
                                               
                              
SPORTS STUFF

     
     Which sports post-season is better? Jason Gilbert calls
     the weigh-in for the battle between the NBA and the NHL

     There are several players in the NBA vying for the MVP
     award. Scott Farr tells us who will take home the trophy.
 

DINOSAUR CHALLENGE

    


Everyone knows the Web 2.0 refers to the social networking power of the internet, where users take power of the web, pointing one
    another to useful or interesting material, for example.  YouTube
    is a classic case of Web 2.0, with user-generated content and with
    users helping indicate the popularity of videos.  Even Generation
    Dinosaur has to know this - okay, maybe not, but do your favorite
    dinosaur a favor and show him or her Clipmarks or our personal
    choice, Del.icio.us, which among many other items is today
    providing a link to "used car dealer negotiation tips."
 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT
 
Creating stem cells with animal eggs mixed with human cells. Ethical or unethical?
    
     Britain is debating the Ban that is currently in process for the creation of Human-Animal Embryos. Using embryos that are part human and part animal would produce stem cells. It is believed that there is a possibility that these stem cells could "in turn be used to replace diseased human tissue and possibly cure ailments resulting from disease or injury," according to the Institute for Global Ethics.
     But critics are arguing that human-animal cell mixing is what they call "public unease."
     Ian Sample, a science correspondent from the Guardian, said, "The procedure involves removing a cell from a human and inserting into a cow or rabbit egg. The cells would be fused to make an embryo that is 99.9 percent human, providing a source of stem cells while at the same time overcoming the shortage of human donor eggs and the ethical issues involved with harvesting and disposing of human eggs."
     Government has asked for a ban on this process. "influential committee of members of Parliament says that banning the research could block cures to devastating diseases, the Scotsman reports."
     In agreement with the parliamentary Commons Science Committee, there are an approximately 223 medical charities reported from the London Daily Telegraph who are also against the ban. Britain has yet to come to a decision.
 
BLOGS
       
   Scott's Blog: Where are my books? Tips on improving
   memory and clues on the Epic Piece.
  
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        week's managing editor is Molly Jackson.
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