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Wold Performing Arts Center The Lynn University Community Eagerly Awaits its Newest Addition
January Term Discussed Oct. 23 This Year’s First Academic Forum Will Release J-Term Course Catalog
SNL Catches Political Fever Saturday Night Live’s Parodies of Current Political Figures Sweep the Nation
Violinist Believes and Achieves Valentin Mansurov Plays, Learns and Performs with Hope and Belief
Delicious Greek Pasta Salad A Mouth-Watering Meditterranean Dish that will Surely Satisfy all Tastes
The Dangers of Facebook The Secrets of Social Networking Sites are Revealed

WOLD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER The Lynn University Community Eagerly Awaits its Newest Addition




An illustration of the future Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. LU Photo.

By MEGAN MANGONE Staff Writer The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of International Communication and The Conservatory of Music are looking forward to the groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 19 for the new Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center. The structure, located near the de Hoernle International Center will include 750 seats attracting and accommodating larger audiences than ever before. This year the conservatory has very high expectations for the 2008 to 2009 season. Students of the conservatory are very busy with more than 70 upcoming shows this year alone. Currently, several concerts are held at the Roberts Theater in Andrews Hall, The Center for the Performing Arts. “We are truly hoping students will avail themselves to this opportunity to see one of the greatest music departments in the country,” said Dean of the Conservatory Jon Robertson. “We have a very unique situation here at Lynn where some of the top musicians and professors in the world join together. It is a wonderful sight to see.” This is also an exciting time for the drama department. “This facility will put Lynn’s drama department on par with drama programs across the nation,” said Adam Simpson, chair of the drama program. “One specific addition of excitement is that of the Studio Theater, which will facilitate intimate performances.” After the groundbreaking ceremony, it will be an estimated 11 months until the project is complete. The facility will not be complete until early 2010. The Lynn and local community will be eagerly awaiting the opening.

JANUARY TERM DISCUSSED OCT. 23 This Year’s First Academic Forum Will Release J-Term Course Catalog





By RYAN BROOKS Staff Writer The first Academic Forum for the 2008 to 2009 academic year will take place on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center. The Academic Forum for this year will be providing students with a pre-release of the J-Term Course Catalog. The forum is sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) and provides students with the opportunity to ask questions and receive immediate answers regarding academics. “Academic Forum first occurred last spring and was a huge success. Students have the opportunity to ask any questions concerning academics and they receive a real and honest answer,” said SGA President Joey McNamara. Last spring the forum was filled with students ready to ask questions regarding the changes made to the academic calendar. This semester, SGA wants to see even more students in attendance and encourages the entire university community to attend the event. With the start of the new Dialogues of Learning classes and the new January Term students seem eager to ask questions. All have been invited to attend including: The Office of Academic Affairs, Professors and Deans. SGA hopes this forum will also give professors the opportunity to discuss their J-Term course with the student body. Vice President of Academic Affairs Cynthia Patterson has been working diligently with the Student Government Association to have the J-Term course catalog available to students at the forum. McNamara also explained how, “as a senior I am extremely eager to look over the J-Term courses and share an educational experience with my peers that I could never get in a classroom.” For more information on the Academic Forum or the J-Term, all are welcome to attend the next SGA meeting Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center.

SNL CATCHES POLITICAL FEVER Saturday Night Live’s Parodies of Current Political Figures Sweep the Nation







By MIKE GRIFFITH Staff Writer Lately everyone has been hearing about Saturday Night Live (SNL) and their spot on comedians playing the roles of many and most of the political figures in the news. As an Election year, both Senator Barack Obama and Senator John McCain have been regulars in skits SNL does every week. The first time SNL decided to parody a political figure in office was President Gerald Ford in the 1970s. He was profiled because of an apparent lack of stability in walking skills. The parodies have only increased in frequency and success in recent times with political figures including President George Bush, President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton. Each side is portrayed in a no holds barred style. During the 2008 primary season, Democratic rivals, Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, dueled on the show and even more current Republican Vice Presidential nominee Governor Sarah Palin has been taken on by one of SNL’s very best female comedians, Tina Fey. Fey had been in SNL retirement since 2006. She returned to the show for the sole purpose of appearing as Governor Palin. She has had great success in this role as Fey and Palin share a striking resemblance. When Fey first appeared on SNL as Palin, some viewers actually mistook her for the real Palin. Fey’s personal friend and fellow SNL comedian, Amy Poehler, appeared on the show as Senator Hillary Clinton. Saturday Night Live has always been there to make light of current political issues and will hopefully continue in the future. SNL brings politics to the mainstream in an entertaining way and gives audience some much needed comic relief. Saturday Night Live airs on NBC every Saturday evening at 11:30 p.m.

VIOLINIST BELIEVES AND ACHIEVES Valentin Mansurov Plays, Learns and Performs with Hope and Belief




Valentin Mansurov masterfully plays his violin for all to hear. LU Photo.

By MEGAN MANGONE Staff Writer Valentin Mansurov, originally from Uzbekistan, has traveled across the world since he was a young boy to become a world class violinist. Mansurov is obtaining his Professional Performance Certificate. He has been playing the violin since the age of seven. Coming from an artistic family, his mother, father and sister all play violin. He has always known that he wanted violin to be a part of his life. By the age of 16, Mansurov left Uzbekistan and began traveling to Turkey, France and then Canada, where he eventually met Sergiu Schwartz, a previous professor at the Conservatory of Music at Lynn University. He then was recruited to come to Lynn and become a part of the wonderful experience it has to offer. “When I came down to the school, I really liked the methods teachers used here,” said Mansurov. “It was something I wanted to be a part of. Since I‘ve been here, I‘ve learned so much from my professors. There is a great faculty here and not a day goes by where I don‘t learn something.” Mansurov has already obtained his Master’s in Music and is now pursuing a performing oriented program with his professional performance certificate. He would like to become a member of a prestigious orchestra eventually. “Every performance I give is a very memorable experience. I’ve found through the years that without believing in yourself, you cannot achieve,” said Mansurov. “With no hope, you cannot grow. I’ve found that you can never give up on what you believe in. This has helped me through the years and is the reason I am where I am today.” Mansurov will be performing on Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 with the Philharmonia Orchestra at the Roberts Hall at the Andrews Center for the Performing Arts.

DELICIOUS GREEK PASTA SALAD A Mouth-Watering Mediterranean Dish that will Surely Satisfy all Tastes






By ALI ABRUZZESE Staff Writer Having a best friend who is Greek has introduced me to several delicious dinners that I take home to my family. Pasta is not necessarily an original recipe of the Greek culture, but adding cucumbers, tomatoes and Feta cheese to this dish gives it a very Mediterranean feel. At first some are hesitant to add vegetables that you would usually put in a salad to pasta, but this healthy meal is very low in calories. You could also use whole-wheat pasta to make this dish even more nutritious. This meal can be served as a side dish or a main course. This is a dish that can be served hot or cold, it is really a matter of personal preference. The next time you are debating what to make for dinner, or even as a side dish, try out this pasta salad that will keep guests begging. Ingredients: 1 cucumber 1 box of pasta 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 5 ripe tomatoes 2 boxes of crumbled Feta cheese 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil Directions: Boil a pot of water Peel cucumber Cut peppers into small pieces Cook pasta until it is soft and then strain Add all ingredients into one large bowl Stir olive oil into ingredients Let sit in refrigerator for 20 minutes Enjoy!


THE DANGERS OF FACEBOOK The Secrets of Social Networking Sites are Revealed




Students, faculty and staff actively participate in the Swift Kick Lecture. Staff Photo/Ryan Brooks.

By RYAN BROOKS Staff Writer The Knights Activities Team (KAT) recently sponsored Swift Kick in the AG Theatre. Swift Kick is a mind stimulating organization that teaches students the secrets of Social Networking Sites (SNS), how to avoid the dangers and use the full potential of these web sites. Swift Kick also exposed the hidden secrets and business possibilities behind Facebook and MySpace. “Swift Kick was awesome! It was really cool to see all the different possibilities that Facebook and MySpace has opened up for the world,” said Senior Lynette Hidalgo. Swift Kick showed students, staff and faculty how to use SNS to promote themselves in a positive image unlike most users who are using these sites and unknowingly promoting themselves negatively. Swift Kick Representative Tom Krieglstein explained how “using these sites is like living in a glass bedroom, everyone can see in and our lives are no longer private.” Krieglstein further explained how a user’s digital identity will become more important than their physical identity. More than 93% of college students are using Facebook and MySpace and 63% of them are logging in every day. What users do not know is 60% of employers are also using Facebook and MySpace to learn about potential employees. The lecture also included how to use SNS to one’s advantage. One should be using sites such as Facebook and MySpace to promote themselves through the megaphone theory and should be leaving positive footprints. For more information on Swift Kick, visit www.swiftkickonline.com or attend the Knights Activities Team meetings every Monday at 5 p.m. in the Knights Court.