Lynn iPulse Student Newspaper

It is National Alcohol Awareness Week and Lynn is hosting a full program of events including public speakers and a game show with cash prizes for all students who attend. All week students will get the chance to attend presentations, games and information sessions.
Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States, even more than tobacco and illicit drugs. Although drinking under the age of 21 is illegal, people aged 12 to 20 years old drink 11% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. The 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days 45% drank some amount of alcohol. Another 26% binge drank and 11% drove after drinking. The most shocking statistic of all is that 29% rode with a driver who had been drinking. These statistics point to the reason why Lynn considers this week one of the most important of the academic year.
“The idea of this week is to provide information to students so they can make the right decisions regarding alcohol consumption,” said Gail DeCena, substance abuse prevention and treatment specialist. “We are trying to prevent high risk drinking which can result in alcohol poisoning.”
Today in the Perper Plaza is the “Live Edition of The College Game of Life.” This is followed by the “Reality Check Up” competitive game show in which students can win cash prizes. A raffle following the last program on Friday will give students an opportunity to win gift cards for attending events. A raffle ticket will be given for every event a student attends, so the more events attended the better the chance of winning. For information about any of the week’s programs students can visit the Information Station located in the Student Center.

GREEN SIDE OF BIG LU
Lynn’s Green Movement Activism Continues

Michael Griffith recycles around campus. Staff Photo/Carolina Gonzalez.

By MICHAEL GRIFFITH
Staff Writer

Last year, Lynn University unveiled a recycling program across campus. President Kevin Ross put into motion an Innovation Contest, allowing students and staff to submit ideas to develop and change the Lynn community. Shortly after, green and blue bins began to appear around campus. Today, there are more than 30 units in residence halls, offices and common areas throughout campus. The containers collect recyclable products such as paper and drinking bottles. Millions of pounds of both paper products and all types of bottle are thrown away each year. According to resourcefulschools.org, forty percent of all trash is paper every year.
Recycling on campus is only one of many ways to conserve energy. Just remember when leaving a room, turn the lights off. “Turning my lights off when you leave a room is an important habit to establish,” said Craig Levinson, senior.
Shannon O’Donnell, senior, says she tries to put her water bottles in the recycling containers on campus by collecting them for the week in her room and she also uses the newly created student government shuttle to go to the mall nearby to save on gas.
The shuttle leaves from the mailroom everyday of the week. The hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on the weekends from noon to 5 p.m. Space is limited as the bus leaves every hour on the hour.
All of this is fast and easy to do on campus.

“BROTHERS DON’T HAZE BROTHERS”
Alpha Phi Delta Fights to Stop Hazing in Fraternities and Sororities

By HILLARY DEVER
Staff Writer

The Anti-Hazing Workshop was held recently at the Lynn University Student Center. The Alpha Phi Delta fraternity ran the workshop.
The workshop was held to educate all Greeks about hazing and the unnecessary dangers involved. It was a mandatory event for all Lynn University sororities and fraternities.
The definition of hazing, anything to harm someone mentally or physically or to put someone in danger, was explained to the audience.
While at the workshop, Alpha Phi Delta showed a video that can be found on YouTube called “Hazing and Alcohol: College Epidemic.” It contained pictures and stories of different hazing incidents.
Alpha Phi Delta also made their own powerpoint, “Why Can’t We Be Friends.” It showed the stereotypical rituals used as initiations into many fraternities and sororities.
It was explained to all of the Lynn sororities and fraternities that hazing is not a way to bring someone into a Greek Family.
“Brothers don’t haze brothers and sisters don’t haze sisters,” said one of the Alpha Phi Delta brothers.
All members of these Lynn groups respect one another and appreciate each other’s company. No one would want to see any unnecessary harm come toward someone they are close to.
The overall theme of this effective presentation was, “No Hazing! Keep it Clean! Treat people like people!”

SILENT KILLER STRIKES BOCA RATON
Family Found Deceased in Home Due to
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

First Alert Carbon Monoxide detector.

By AMY LYUS
Staff Writer

Three dead bodies were recently found in their home after police responded to a call from a nearby neighbor in a local neighborhood between Palmetto Park and Glades Road.
One man was found located in the garage, sitting behind the wheel of the stationary, but running vehicle. The others were found inside their bedrooms. After intense investigation, Boca Raton Police concluded that the cause of death might possibly be inhalation of carbon monoxide. Still trying to determine whether or not the deaths were accidental or intentional, police are not ruling anything out. No weapons were found and there were no sign of forced entry.
Carbon monoxide is known as the world’s silent killer. The extremely toxic gas is colorless and odorless, inhabiting its victims from recognizing the poison entering their lungs. It is a fatality that is more common than many think.
There are many precautions that Lynn students can take in order to prevent a fatality such as this. “I know I would want to know I am safe,” said Brittany Onello, junior. “I hope everyone is aware of how dangerous this stuff is.”
In the dorms, it is important to monitor and test carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are working properly. For those who live off campus, make sure there are detectors strategically located around the home. It is possible that gas burning appliances can breakdown, and in such a case, carbon monoxide can infuse the room. Appliances that use fossil fuels, oil, natural gas and coal are just as dangerous.
Carbon monoxide poisoning has the ability of resulting in serious long-term health issues if not treated right away. Symptoms of poisoning include the following: nausea, headaches and lightheadedness. If one experiences these symptoms and has any notion that it may be caused by carbon monoxide, seek medical attention immediately. If no symptoms are felt, but one might be worried that their household may be filled with this toxic gas, notify the fire department and get out.
Carbon Monoxide monitors should be installed in every home. Surprisingly, they are very easy to install. What to look for when buying a detector is choosing one that has been tested and approved. If not persistent with checking batteries, a plug-in carbon monoxide detector may be best. Prices range from $40 to $60 and can be bought online.

BUDDING BROADCASTERS ON SITE
Students Attend Live Taping of Channel 5 at
Five’s On the Road Series

Host of Channel 5 prepare for a live taping. Photo/ Denise Belafonte-Young.

By DENISE BELAFONTE-YOUNG
Special to the iPulse

Kicking off the fall 2008 to 2009 semester, students from the College of International Communication gained the opportunity to attend a live remote taping of the 5 p.m news last month at Boca Raton’s Mizner Park. The students ventured into the live satellite truck and were greeted on the air as “budding broadcasters” by news anchor Kelley Dunn.
Professor Jim Brosemer spearheaded the invitation along with Professor Denise Belafonte-Young. It was an exciting way to introduce the first year students to the opportunities the college offers.

PERCEPTIONS OF REALITY
The Influence of Color on the Minds of College Students

By RENEE INGRASSIA
Staff Writer

Professor Ludwig and Professor Grodzki in the College of International Communication, recently conducted research to determine whether the color of combat images affects its credibility.
They did the research by holding a small panel study followed by a larger study involving students. “We currently live in an environment where there are three distinct colors—black and white, full color or night vision,” said Ludwig.
The first piece of research was to determine what is more real, black and white or night vision? The pilot study results showed that most people felt the black and white and night vision images were the most believable. The larger study went on to ask what seems more credible to you, the results of which are still pending.
Both Professors played a montage combat video via YouTube for students. This video contained all three types of color. The students were then given a survey and asked their opinions of the black and white and night vision images and which they felt were most credible.
“The most interesting part was understanding perception and why we see such footage and believe it is credible or not credible,” said Grodzki.
“We like to do this [research] as it adds to the knowledge base of the discipline,” said Ludwig. “It also suggests new issues for research.”
Doing these studies has lead to other findings which Ludwig believes will turn into three parts. Many questions were raised by these studies, including what does real mean? Also, what cultural factors influence those terms? Being that so many undefined questions were raised, both Ludwig and Grodzki plan to conduct more research and write more conclusions based on their research.

MOVIE REVIEW
A Cohen Brothers Comedy: “Burn After Reading“

By RACHAEL EVANS
Staff Writer

After the Cohen brothers success of “No Country for Old Men” their newest film, “Burn After Reading,” is a compelling dark comedy staring, George Clooney, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt and Frances McDermond. The film is a fast paced story about a CIA analyst Osborn Cox (John Malkovich) who is recently fired who’s classified personal documents are misplaced and found by two gym employees Linda (Frances McDermond) and Chad (Brad Pitt). Linda and Chad attempt to blackmail Osborn Cox. While this is going on Harry (George Clooney) who happens to be a treasury agent and suffers from paranoia is having an affair with Cox’s wife Linda (Tilda Swinton). She decides she wants a divorce from Cox. “I loved the film,” said Mati Stern, senior. “It was so funny and the things that happened were so unexpected.” iPulse Movie Reviewer Rachael Evans highly recommends this film to all.