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Greek Life Welcomes Phi Mu Pretty in Pink, Perfectly Greek: Phi Mu Enjoys First Bid Day
Convenient and Quiet Getaway The New Spanish River Public Library is Now Open to All Students
The Stage is Set for Lots of Laughs Greece Conquers a Tumultuous Modern History as a Victor
NCAA Scholarship Opportunity The Freedom Forum and NCAA Team Up to Give Juniors the Chance at $3,000
"The Recession" and "Death Magnetic" The Highlighting of Young Jeezy and Metallica New Releases are Reviewed
The Green Way of Life What Does the Lynn Community Do to Save the Environment?

GREEK LIFE WELCOMES PHI MU Pretty in Pink, Perfectly Greek: Phi Mu Enjoys First Bid Day



Phi Mu’s new members wear their letters and colors while striking a pose celebrating the Phi Mu & Co. themed bid day. Staff Photos/Carolina Gonzalez.

By Carolina Gonzalez Assistant Editor This semester, Greek Life at Lynn has welcomed its newest sorority, Phi Mu. Phi Mu is the second sorority on Lynn’s campus joining Sigma Sigma Sigma. Tri Sigma Sisterhood Chair Brittany Hutchinson said, “It will be great to have another sorority on campus and have more women involved in Greek Life.” “We are so excited to open our Theta Lambda Chapter on Lynn’s campus,” said Caroline Morris, Resident Chapter Consultant. Phi Mu’s addition to Lynn has been met with enthusiasm from students and administration alike. Annie Weaver, coordinator of student involvement, is excited about what the fall holds for Greek life at Lynn. “We are looking forward to adding Phi Mu to our Greek community. Many of our undergraduate women who are not affiliated with a sorority are eager to learn more about what Phi Mu has to offer. Our other Greek organizations have shown nothing but support for Phi Mu and are delighted to have them on campus.” Founded in 1852, Phi Mu is a women’s organization which provides personal academic development, service to others, commitment to excellence and lifelong friendships through a shared tradition. Phi Mu encourages members to imagine, believe and achieve their aspirations.

CONVENIENT AND QUIET GETAWAY The New Spanish River Public Library is Now Open to All Students




The Spanish River Library Front Entrance.

By Amy Lyus Staff Writer Students who would like an alternative place to studying on campus are urged to try the new Spanish River Public Library. The new library is located at 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. It is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. The library is conveniently located and library cards are given free to all students. Students that live on campus must bring photo identification and signed letter from their housing director. Students who live off campus must also bring photo identificaion and show their most recent cable bill, tax bill, unpaid telephone bill, utility bill, current vehicle registration, voter registration or lease. The library provides wireless internet during hours of operation and has an abundant amount of books, circulating encyclopedias, compact discs, children’s holiday books, CD-ROMs and video games. The public library’s mission statement states, “The Boca Raton Public Library provides quality library services and resources necessary to meet the educational, recreational, cultural, business and other information needs of its users. The library is committed to provide information in all appropriate formats and shall select and organize its resources to benefit persons of all ages and abilities.” “The library has a quiet atmosphere where I can get work done peacefully,” said Ashley Royce, junior. “I rarely get distracted like I do on campus.” Royce is an elementary education major who aspires to become a kindergarten teacher after graduation. “It’s a place to get away and not worry about what else is going on in your life,” said Royce.

THE STAGE IS SET FOR LOTS OF LAUGHS The Knights Activities Team Presents HBO Comedian Ronnie Jordan




KAT decorates the student center in preparation for a night full of fun and laughter. Staff Photo/Isabel Lacy.

By Isabel Lacy Staff Writer The Knights Activities Team has once again helped put together another great comedy show. On Wednesday, KAT invited HBO comedian Ronnie Jordan to campus for a hilarious stand-up comic performance. Snacks and drinks were provided and the room was full of pink balloons and candle light setting a comedy club ambiance. Before the show even started, music was playing for everyone’s enjoyment. Once Brandon Ackerman, senior, introduced Jordan to the crowd, the laughs followed from the beginning to the end of the performance. Jordan made jokes about all areas of life. Some topics included joking about roommate situations, relationship troubles and bathroom humor. “It was good and entertaining,” said Cherry Sein, junior. “This is the second time I’ve seen him live.” If you did not get a chance to make it to this event do not fret for the Knights Activities Team will be hosting many more wonderful events in the future.

NCAA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Freedom Forum and NCAA Team Up to Give Juniors the Chance at $3,000



Vanessa Zalis, senior, crosses the ball. Staff Photo/Carolina Gonzalez.

By Nick Hindhaugh Staff Writer The NCAA and The Freedom Forum is giving sports journalists the chance to win a $3,000 scholarship for the 2009 to 2010 academic year. The scholarship is available to all full time juniors with interests in sports journalism. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to earn money off tuition and showcase sports journalism talents. Eight awards will be given to students who complete an application form and submit three published examples of sports journalism. “This scholarship is a great opportunity to gain vital exposure to the NCAA and the Lynn community,” said Stephanie Jackson, Communication Instructor. “It gives sports journalists the chance to earn money off their tuition by doing what they love.” A selection committee selected by the NCAA and The Freedom Forum will select the winning students. The deadline has been set for Dec. 12 and all applications and materials must be posted by this date. This may be the break through many sports journalists have been waiting for. For more information contact Professor Jackson on the third floor of the library.

“THE RECESSION” AND “DEATH MAGNETIC” The Highlighting of Young Jeezy and Metallica New Releases are Reviewed




The album cover for Young Jeezy’s “The Recession.” Below: The album cover for Metallica’s “Death Magnetic.”

By Billy Hartigan Staff Writer This fall, the music industry has had a great start. Two new releases from Young Jeezy and Metallica prove these artists are not stopping anytime soon and continue to show their talent. In Young Jeezy’s third studio album “The Recession” complete with high performance energy along with an uncanny ability to tell stories through his lyrics. He often tells of the struggles he has had on the streets, but now he also managed to include topics such as the presidency. The most surprising part of this album is the lack of superstar producers one would expect from Young Jeezy, with the exception of Kanye West. “The Reccession” is a good album with great production value and the same great flow Young Jeezy has always expressed. iPulse Music Reviewer, Billy Hartigan, gives this album a 3 out of 5. Metallica’s “Death Magnetic” is their ninth studio album and is the first to be produced by famous producer Rick Rubin. Metallica also has a new distributor in Warner Brothers. The change in producer and studio did not put a damper on the band at all. In fact, “Death Magnetic” is like the Metallica of recent years culminating with the current generation. This album is full of songs that sometimes drag a little to long, but it dose not hurt the album. The solos are all in a very unique rhythmic fashion. Overall, everything works together well on this album. The vocals are top notch, filled with songs of rage and rebellion. The instrumentals fit beautifully into the songs and add a style that the band has not shown in a while. Hartigan gives Metallica’s “Death Magnetic” a 4 out of 5 stars.


THE GREEN WAY OF LIFE What Does the Lynn Community Do to Save the Environment?



By Isabel Lacy and Nick Hindhaugh Staff Writers Going green has never been more crucial in everyday life. Many people are spending more and more money on gas, electricity and living costs than in previous years. Whether people believe in global warming or not, it is apparent that the environment is in need of attention. People are being forced to save energy in several different ways. Students and faculty members were asked: What do you do to save the environment?

Rose D-Andrea-Feagin Tutor “I use energy efficient light bulbs throughout the house and recycle. And I don’t litter.”	Julieta Beam Tutor “I try to only use water when I have to and I try to prevent using a lot of electricity. I only use my car when I absolutely need to – and I don’t litter.”


Frank Panico Director of Tutoring and Testing “I recycle and I use organic sprays on flowers. Also, if I drive long distances, I use a smaller car. I don’t litter and I shut off lights when I’m out of the room. Also, I installed energy saving windows.”	Mary Tiritilli Tutor “Well I’m very conscious of things like how much water I use and I try to share a car as much as possible to save gas.”


Julieta Beam Tutor “I recycle. Also, I don’t have it yet, but I plan on buying a Hybrid Honda because it’s fuel efficient.”	Jessica Finn Senior “I turn off the lights when I leave the room.”