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Campus News Flash:   HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER! The Exchange "...when we bleed we bleed the same"*   ISSUE 75  May 9-16, 2008 [Past Issues]
FRONT PAGE         SPORTS:     BOX SCORES     YEAR REVIEW        SENIOR PROFILE:     SYLVIA      OPINION:     FINALS    FAREWELL    GRADUATE    FAREWELL FEATURE:      AMY'S DAD      DEPORTED      LUPUS RELATIONSHIPS:      GIRLS & GAMES A&E:      GTA IV HOMETOWN HERO:    IMBIMBO PAST ISSUES	Welcome to the slideshow! INTERNATIONAL NEWS NATIONAL NEWS   Burma cyclone leaves 100,000 dead       The death toll in Myanmar, also know as Burma, could be more than 100,000, according to estimates by a senior U.S. diplomat. Cyclone Nargis hit the area Friday night into Saturday and according to the U.S. charge d'affaires, Shari Villarosa, 95 percent of the buildings were destroyed in the delta area. U.S. death toll estimates are close to five times that of the Myanmar government.      The cyclone left an estimated 1 million people homeless and in need of aid. Buildings and homes are not the only things to be destroyed in the wake of the cyclone. According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, the five states that were hit the hardest by the cyclone were responsible for producing 65 percent of the country's rice.   For full article visit Cyclone.   America to restore the Everglades  In South Florida an $800 million effort made by state and federal government agencies plan to construct a reservoir bigger than Manhattan in order to restore a natural water flow to the swampy region.     The reservoir “is absolutely essential,” says Thomas Van Lent, the Everglades Foundation senior scientist. “There are parts you can restore completely, but you can’t restore it all. It’s probably unrealistic to expect Miami to move,” says Van Lent.           “We’re certainly never going to return it to the way it was over 150 years ago, but we can do our best,” says Stuart Appelbaum of the Army Corps of Engineers.      The levee around the reservoir will be 26 miles long, 21 feet high, and hold 62 billion gallons of water.   SENIOR PROFILE    Captain of the Women's Rugby team, glass blower and Walk in Europe participant JoAnne Sylvia has gotten a lot out of her time here at Franklin Pierce.   OPINION         Audra Clark makes her case against Finals because they make her sick!!!    Beth Tedeschi writes about her plans to celebrate graduation and thanks those who have helped her out over the years.     Cristal A. Pinnix writes a farewell to Franklin Pierce and her fellow peers, wishing them a safe summer.     Patricia Donahue says farewell to those she leaves behind at Franklin Pierce, but also says thank you to those that have helped her.   SPORTS      The baseball team hosts the NE-10 baseball championship. See how they did against Bentley.      Dave Vishniac brings you up to date with the Franklin Pierce Athletics year in review.   RELATIONSHIPS      If you've ever felt like your relationship needs more quality time together, maybe it's time to get in the game.  Casey Bolduc gives you the Exchange's first male perspective on relationship advice.   ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT      A new video game has been released that is available for multiple consoles.  Check out which video game is breaking records and setting the bar.     FOOD FOR THOUGHT                        Natural allergy relief!          Stinging nettle is a plant covered with hairs that inflict intense pain, redness and irritation to those who suffer from its prick. Adversely, the stinging nettle is a perennial herbaceous plant that, when cooked, provides relief from allergies, urinary track problems, and eczema.      Stinging nettle most commonly relieves itchy eyes and sneezing symptoms, and is also used for reducing hay fever. Dry stinging nettle leaves, whether purchased or picked, are used to brew tea by soaking four teaspoons in five ounces of boiling water for ten minutes. Capsules of freeze-dried stinging nettle are easily available for purchase. They are typically sold with Quercetin, a powerful anti-inflammatory flavonoid that releases histamine and other allergic mediators.      Such allergic relief can be found at most health/nutritional stores, or various places online such as www.herbal-medicine.biz.   HEALTH AWARENESS Fighting weeds with weeds; alternative allergy relief Allergy season is here, check out the top five leading allergens to look out for, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Also check out the top five alternative allergy fighting remedies.                        * "Why can't we see/That when we bleed we bleed the same"  - Muse	CAMPUS NEWS News Briefs: Franklin Pierce will be administering a new check out procedure this year. Students who are ready to leave for the semester must drop their room keys off and fill out the check out form at Residential Life during office hours. For students who plan on leaving at another time must drop off their keys at Campus Safety. (Reported by Joseph Landini).   (UPDATE) Beltane The spring celebration known as Beltane has been postponed to this Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. due to rain on Saturday.  The ceremony was moved to allow the fields and maypole to dry out. Although the special guests, The Morris Dancers, won't be in attendance the Pagan Meetings and Greetings Group will still hold the Beltane ritual in true spring spirit on the Upper Softball field by the amphitheater. (Reported by Kara Robinson).   Plans for the Pierce Walk 2009 in Europe are near completion according to Director of International Programs, Stella Walling. The Pierce Walk in Europe is a unique project to Franklin Pierce which has been part of the curriculum since 1969.  The 2009 walk is expected to lead students through Ireland, Scotland, England, Belgium, and south through France. It is scheduled to start July 2009 during the second summer session and run until November. (Reported by Nick Marro)   Ashley Blazewicz will be accompanied by pianist Robert Blake for her Senior Recital on May 10, 2008. Doors will open at Cheney Hall at 7:30pm and the performance will start at 8:00pm(Reported by Michelle Santos).   The Honors Convocation was held on Wednesday May 7, at 3:30 p.m. It was a two hour ceremony, celebrating the academic and civic achievements of 206 women and 68 men. “It’s incredible to see what some of my fellow classmates have achieved in the past four years here,” said senior James Thorpe. (Reported by Toby Martin). FEATURES      After years of neglect her father came back into her life with a request to stay in the country. What was she to do?      Amy Santana tells her heart-felt story of overcoming depression and the loss of a loved one.      Courage, strength and perseverance, all the things that Ramona's life has taught her to know so well. Read about her battle with Lupus and what she's learned from her disease.    BEHIND THE SCENES      In her story about loss and finding herself, Amy Santana talks about her journey in finding happiness in helping others. Read how it felt to share such a personal story.     HOMETOWN HERO   "I spent about 22 days of sailing, kayaking and camping, basically without any technology or electricity. We had flashlights and a gas grill, but that's it." Freshmen Meredith Imbimbo talks about why this was her most proud accomplishment and shares more about her experience as a freshman here at Franklin Pierce.     WEEKEND'S BEST BETS   Friday May 9th - The Wailers at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom   Friday May 9th - Amorphous Band at Harlow's Pub Peterborough, NH   Friday May 9th - The Leiden Duo at Sunflower Cafe, Fitzwilliam, NH 6 p.m.   Friday May 9th - Music Night at MindFull Books and Ephemera Jaffrey - 7 p.m.    Friday May 9th through Sunday May 11th - Northeast 10 Conference Championship hosted by Franklin Pierce at Dr. Pappas Field   Saturday May 10th - Thrice/Circa Survive/Pelican - Palladium, Worcester, MA $17.50 in advance, $21 at the door 7 p.m.   Saturday May 10th - The Senior performance recital of Ashly Blazewicz; accompanied by pianist Robert Blake - Cheney Hall - doors open at 7:30 p.m.   Saturday May 10th - Live music by the Tom Foolery Band -  McCue's Billiards and Sports Lounge 12 Emerald Street Keene 9 p.m.   Saturday May 10th - Doo Wopp Hall of Fame - Colonial Theater, Keene - 8 p.m. $39/$35/$25   Sunday May 11th - WAAF presents Seether and Flyleaf - Palladium, Worcester, MA $30 6 p.m.   Sunday May 11th - Meg Hutchinson - Armadillo's Burritos 82 Main Street, Keene   Sunday May 11th - Keene Chamber Orchestra - Colonial Theater, Keene - 4 p.m. $16 Adult/$4 Student/Children free with adult INTERNSHIPS      MY ONE AND ONLY with Renee Zellweger is currently up and running in Baltimore and they are looking for interns that are eager, hard-working and have a good sense of humor. Work is scheduled to begin 5/12/08, (though they will still be accepting applications thereafter) and continuing until end of filming (tentatively 7/18/08).      If you are interested, call 443-220-0030 or send inquiries to runawayhomeproduction@yahoo.com.      THE EXCHANGE: WHO WE ARE      The Exchange is a student-produced newspaper that appears weekly.  This week's managing editor is Frik Fridriksson.         Click here to see pictures of the Exchange Staff!       Let us know what you think: send your comments, questions or queries to NowYouExchange@gmail.com                                                  visitors   Plan your trip Local Radar Detailed Forecast