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Newspapers need to change in order to stay current
Are newspapers on the way out or simply changing shape to meet the needs of the current "digital age?" Morning Call Editor Dave Erdman came to NCC to shed light on and possibly alleviate students concerns.
The energy in the David A. Reed Common Room at NCC's Main Campus was anxious yet optimistic on Tuesday April, 14, as Erdman's hour-long presentation covered everything from the current state of The Morning Call to the possible outcome of newspapers.…
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FeaturedTwitter seems less useful and more ego-manicalModern technology can be addictive. It is also catching on, from IM, to Facebook, to text-messaging, many people, old and young, are catching onto the new technology fads. One of these new tech fads is Twitter. Twitter, introduced to the public in 2006, allows a combination of IM and Text messaging, where it can be set up to a customers cell phone, and people can either update it on their cell phone or their computers.The vanishing newspaper...?Let's be honest, no one can predict the future, unless you're a fortune teller. Although the height of newspapers is gradually declining, we have no way of really knowing when they will disappear completely. Most students find it easier to check the news online, rather than physically picking up or even purchasing a paper, especially because of the terrible economy.Library noise a major distractionScattered around Mack Library on the Main Campus are bookmark-sized notices urging students to fight noise pollution. The noise level in the library has gotten a lot louder over the years, say librarians Audrey Harvey and Anne Bittner, who are trying to do something about the problem.Wi-Fi keeps students onlineThanks to the college's Wi-Fi network, laptops dotting tables in the cafeteria glow with NCC Web mail, Facebook and other Web sites. In an informal poll of laptop users regarding wireless access at NCC, most called the Wi-Fi fairly good, but all had reservations.Spring Fusion will be hit"Personal Goodness, Planetary Wellness" is the theme of Spring Fusion, a new event to be celebrated April 18 on the Main campus. "The theme is intended to focus on taking care of the body, mind and environment," said Deb Bohr, who is the Service Learning administrator involved in the event.10 Useful Modern Technological AdvancesYour Professor tells the class there will be a meeting on Monroe campus, yet you have never been there. Wouldn't it be great if you had a device that gave you directions? You work full time, and take classes on campus full time, your overloaded with work, how in the world will you be able to see your favorite TV show tonight? You're sick, you missed class and an assignment is due today; what do you do? With tech advancements of the present, none of these problems are actually problems.Women who InspireIf someone asked you to name a woman who inspired you, what would you answer? Panelists and audience members shared stories and images of women who have inspired them during an event called "Women to Inspire," held March 26 in College Center's Laub Lounge to celebrate Women's History Month.Student Life Center getting a faceliftCome May 19 anyone visiting the Student Life lounge on the main campus will find it extremely … empty. Not only will it be void of students but it also will be missing furniture and maybe even a few walls. May 19 is the day renovations begin on the lounge, which adjoins the cafeteria on the second floor of College Center.Band of Brothers helps out fire victimWhen fire victim James Arcelay walked into the college's Enrollment Center on March 12, the business cards of his friends comprised most of his remaining valuables. When he walked out, he had a few more phone numbers of organizations that could help him, plus a check for $1,000.Editor upbeat about future of newspapersNews as we now see it is not what it once was, and may not be what it could become. Currently, some fear that news will disappear altogether. On April 14, Morning Call Editor Dave Erdman held a presentation about "the vanishing newspaper," during which he discussed the current state of the news and what it will become in the future.Sober living through technologyLet's face it; college students are always looking to have a good time. Attending parties and maybe drinking a little too much can get you into trouble, especially if there's a computer near by. Since drinking brings out your emotions, you may feel the sudden urge to e-mail someone, and tell them how you really feel.Slam poet brings new energy to NCCAlix Olson ignited students into laughter for Len Roberts Poetry Day April 7. Olson, a poet born in Bethlehem, performed her work to a packed Lipkin Theater. Fueled by topics ranging from homophobia to George W. Bush, Olson performed her spoken word with high energy and a smile.Tennis team gearing up for new season"A pleasure to coach" is how NCC tennis coach Jack Master describes the team he's preparing to lead into its first game ever in the NJACC. "This team has great work ethics, a desire to improve, great personalities and seems to enjoy the opportunity to play tennis for NCC," Master said.Baseball team begins new season in the NJCAAThis will be a season of firsts for the college baseball team, which has begun its inaugural season in the National Junior College Athletic Association. This also will be head coach Adrian Yaguez's first season in the NJCAA, as well as his second season of coaching and serving as assistant athletic director.Outta here but not forgotten"Swing and a drive, deep center field, watch this baby, this ball is outta here!" Thus went the nationally-renowned home run call from broadcaster Harry Kalas, best known as a Philadelphia Phillies commentator, who passed away on Monday, April 13 before the Phillies game at Washington. |