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t Community Orchestra to Perform JEFFERSON CHRONICLE VOLUME 27 NUMBER 4 December 5,1991 Jim Hightower Welcomed to JCC P.O.L.I.S., JCC's political science/current events club, brought former Texas Com- missioner of Agriculture Jim Hightower, to the McVean Student Center auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1991. Hightower addressed an audience of about 150 students and members of the com- munity. His topic was the posi- tion of working Americans in Stepping Out For Support A Chance to Share And Fellowship by Matt Lambert Student Support Counselor A support group is being formed to meet the needs of non-traditional students at J.C.C. The group will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m., beginning Jan. 23, 1992. The focus of the group is on non-traditional single parent students, but is open to anyone wishing to fellowship with others. The support group is designed to allow non-tradi- tional students the opportunity to share common problems and concerns, offer one another support, and participate in a scheduled recreational activity. An optional study session will e held at the conclusion of each group meeting. Matt Lambert, Student Support Counselor, will facilitate the meetings. Don't miss out on an oppor- tunity to get together with others who may share some of the same pressures of family and school! Helping Non- Traditional Students Meet Traditional By Matt Lambert Student Support Counselor Student Life Office A Support and Activities Group is being formed to meet the needs of non-traditional students at J.C.C. The group will meet on Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m., begin- ning January 23, 1992. The focus of the group is on non- traditional single parent students, but is open to anyone wishing to share fellowship with others. The support group is designed to allow non- traditional students the oppor- tunity to share common problems and concerns, offer one another support, and par- ticipate in a scheduled recrea- tional activity. An optional study session will be held at the conclusion of each group meeting. Our goal is to have fun while providing support. There is no limit to the types of activities. (Concerts, athletic contests, bowling, movies, hikes, sunsets, etc.) Matt Lambert, Student Support Counselor, will facilitate the meetings. Don't miss out on an oppor- tunity to get together with others who may share some of the same pressures of family and school. contemporary politics and economics. Hightower's lecture was the last in a series of lectures P.O.L.I.S. has presented this semester. The purpose of these lectures is to enlarge and en- liven the political debate on campus, with speakers from across the political spectrum. Known for his quick wit and populist oratory, Hightower spared neither party nor poli- by Tom Krleger tician in his indictment of the powers that be. Of the Demo- cratically-controlled Congress, Hightower observed, \We have a lot of 5 watt bulbs sitting in 100 watt sockets.\ High- tower also \hoped that Clayton Yeutter (former Secretary of Agriculture, and current head of the Republican Party) would do for the Republicans what he did for the farmers in the 1980's, eliminate about half of Jim Hightower Orates Power of The People Voters in Louisiana Take Stand bv Lauri Elliott Voters in Louisiana went to the polls in record numbers, Saturday, Nov. 16, to send the nation a message that we will not accept prejudice or in- tolerance. Voters overwhelm- ingly reinstated incumbent governor Edwin Edwards, cut- ting short David Duke's bid for governor. The Iran-Contra Affair, Reaganism, or a failing economy, no matter what the last decade instilled in us, Louisiana voters reminded us that we have not lost our sen- sitivity or sense of righteous- ness. Whether it is a resurgence of patriotism due to Operation Desert Storm, or Magic John- son's reminder that AIDS is a national tragedy, those events that spark us as a nation to remember our committment to compassion, also allows us to short circuit future rascism and hatred. David Duke, a self- confessed former Klansman and Nazi propogandist ran for governor with the promise of reform. His stance that he had changed philosophies, re- formed his fanaticism, was not, thankfully, believed by the majority. Of those questioned upon exiting polling places in Louisiana, most gave their reason for voting for Edwards, as not a votf for him, but a vote against Duke. Governor Ed- wards has many times in the past been questioned about government corruption in his office. It seems that the voters are prepared to remain with the status quo, corruption aside, than to allow the devil in David Duke to rise to power. Here, here, and thanks to the voters ; in Louisiana. Let us now re- member them as David Duke continues his quest for power and authority in our country, with a possible bid for the Presidency next year. people have misconceptions about the AIDS virus, (stating only homosexuals and drug users are exposed to this disease), Magic Johnson con- tracted the disease through hetrosexual contact. Magic Johnson confided in his new wife Cookie, and his close friends NBA stars Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, Isiah Thomas, former Lakers coach Pat Riley, and Arsenio Hall late that evening, as Laker fans everywhere shared his sorrow. \I just want to say that I'll miss playing, I will now be- come a spokesman for the HIV virus. I want kids to understand that safe sex is the way to go. Sometimes we think only gay people can get it, or that it's not going to happen to me. Here I am. And I'm saying it can happen to anybody, even Magic Johnson\. Earvin \Magic\ Johnson will always be remembered as a true inspiration to the world of basketball. His legacy will live on forever. them.\ His philosophy could best be summed up in his comment, \Let's put the jam on the lower shelf, so the little people can reach it too.\ Jim Hightower was a welcomed addition to the array of campus speakers pre- sented by P.O.L.I.S. P.O.L.I.S. welcomes new members, it's weekly meetings are held at 12:30 on Mondays in room 507. P.O.L.I.S. would like to thank the following organizations for their contributions which allowed Mr. Hightower to speak on our campus: Student Government Association, Faculty/Student Association, Social/Cultural Committee, World Food Day Committee, Social Science Department, and Multicultural Gub. Video Series Presented by Laurl Elliott A one day video workshop was offered Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the SGA conference room of the McVean Student Center. 'Improving Your Self- Esteem' was shown at 11 a.m. The theme was, \To Thine Own Self Be True.\ The video stressed the importance of a positive self image. One of the methods of doing that is to recognize that there will always be others who can do things better or not as well as we do. One point made was: \Did you know that Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the USA, could not read until the age of 11? The second video shown was 'High on Life, Not on Drugs'. This film is used by colleges nationwide and also at the F.B.I. National Academy. Most teenagers state that the pri- mary reasons for drug use are boredom and peer pressure. A sense of self worth and an active lifestyle help alleviate those concerns. Helping teen- agers live a happy and drug free lifestyle is a current con- cern of parents and educators. The afternoon session of the video workshop included: 'How to Turn an Interview Into a Job Offer' and 'The Secret of Job Success - Self-Management Skills'. Welcome to Two New Student Orientation Coordinators JCC has the unique oppor- tunity this year to have access to two new student Orientation Coordinators. They were re- cently chosen after a long, arduous interviewing process. Michele McGrath was chosen as traditional student orientation coordinator. Lauri Elliott is the non-traditional student orientation coordina- tor. Together they hope to make both Spring and Fall orientation better than ever before. Michele was born in Kings- ton, Canada, and raised in the Rochester area. She is a fresh- man at J.C.C, studying Hos- pitality and Tourism. Her hob- bies are reading, biking and sleeping. Michele is also a member of the Jeffersonian yearbook staff and the Hos- pitality and Tourism Club. She applied for the position as a chance to be creative. Her goal is to make orientation memorable. Lauri Elliott is a single parent of three children, and lives in Watertown. She is a New York State Licensed Prac- tical Nurse pursuing a Liberal Arts degree with a media em- phasis. She is co-editor of the campus newspaper, the Chronicle, as well as a member of E.C.O.S., B.A.S.I.C, and the Outing Club. Lauri enjoys sports, running, weight lifting, writing, and music. She also works as a disc jockey at WCIZ in Watertown. She applied for the position so that she could help meet the needs of non- traditional students. Her goal is to try to reach as many students as possible, so that their experience at J.C.C. can be as fulfilling as hers has been. Congratulations to both of these women. We look forward to seeing them put together the best orientation program that J.C.C. has had to date. Student Orientation Coordinators JCC's Own Top Ten Strategies to Ace Finals Without Studying or Going to Class by Matt Lambert Student Support Counaeio: 10. In advance of receiving your failing grade, write yo Congressman (Those that I'I; familiar with would probab! put this at the top of their priority list.). 9. Try to situate most of your out-of-body experiences at Ivy League College libraries. 8. Place textbooks under your mattress with those that you're most behind in closest to your head, then continue your regimen of 20 hrs. of sleep per day. 7. Total sensory deprivation for test preparation is over- rated, but since you've main- tained your streak since gradu- ating from high school, stay with it. 6. Try to come up with some original excuses for taking in- completes. ATTENTION: UP- DATE FOR #6: there are no original excuses left! 5. Eat all of your class notes. (Before the dog can get them.) It may be the only way they get digested. Vi. Recommend that your professor submit test questions and answers, to the Senate Judiciary Committee, (of Garence Thomas fame), for safe keeping. 3. Attend local \Luck De- velopment\ seminars and workshops. 2. Transfer to Mohawk Valley. And the number one strategy to ace finals without studying or going to class is: 1. Regularly watch this edu- cationally well-rounded selec- tion of television programming which will leave no stone of knowledge unturned: Bay- watch, the Howard Stern Show, Gilligan's Island reruns, and Star Search. While we are constantly try- ing to innovate new techniques to cut our workloads or shirk responsibility, there are some demands that require time, thought and execution. Final exams and projects fall in that category. Give yourself time, eliminate distractions and stay focused during study sessions. The Library is a much better en- vironment than the allure of Nintendo, snacks, telephone, snuggling up with boyfriends/ girlfriends and all the other attractive nuisances that exist at home or apartment. Responsibility needs to be accepted for grades earned. You are the primary person who has the control to manage your performance. If you are attributing the grades you earn to professor's whims or out- rageously, difficult subject matter, then you've lost control of your own destiny. If you would like assistance in regaining coiitiol of your destiny, work with the re- sources that are made available at J.C.C. Some of these options are: 1. Maintain good lines of communication with your pro- fessors. Work with them, not against them. 2. Seek assistance at the Scanlon Learning Skills Center. Tutors are usually available. 3. Meet with Student Sup- port Counselor to assess and address problem areas and (See STRATEGIES page 4)
