By Joseph M. Perkins
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – Joshua Roberson will give a lecture on ancient Egyptian afterlife on April 4 at 7 p.m.

Civic Hall on Camden County College’s Blackwood campus will be the site of the Egyptian underworld lecture. By Joseph M. Perkins, CCC Journalism Program

The third lecture, on April 4, titled “A Season in Hell (with apologies to Arther Rimbaud): Exploration in the Egyptian Underworld,” will be given by Joshua Roberson, assistant professor of history, philosophy and political science, Camden County College, and consulting scholar, University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Egyptian Section. He will discuss the Egyptian afterlife as a place of reward and punishment.

Through ancient art and texts, Roberson will reveal the complexities of Egyptian speculations on the divine world, including parallels with later Christian and Muslim ideas of heaven and hell.

The lecture will be held in Civic Hall inside the Connector Building on the Blackwood campus of Camden County College.

The series was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Professional development credit is available for New Jersey educators who attend.

By Robin Hester
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – Camden County College kicks into gear for Spring Fling 2013, planning entertainment, food, graduation cap and gown pickups plus much more. This event, which will be held on April 24, will be filled with fun for students and faculty as another school year nears its end.

Wilson Courtyard will be the site of Spring Fling on the Blackwood campus. By Robin Hester, CCC Journalism Program

The entertainment will include a live band sponsored by WDBK radio 91.5fm. “Jamie Myerson, WDBK station manager at Camden County College, is the person who will be handling the music,” Tenuto said.

Along with the many venues, there will be a section for the soon-to-be graduates. There will be graduation cap and gown pickups, ring purchasing, graduation dinner information and photo signups available. ”It’s like a big fair, where students can come out and have fun,” Tenuto said.

Spring Fling will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24 in Wilson Courtyard on the Blackwood campus. The event is free and open to all students and faculty of Camden County College. For further information, contact Tenuto at 856-227-7200, ext. 5580, or jtenuto@camdencc.edu. Rain date is April 30.

By Angela Lambinus
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – A world premiere full-length re-adaptation of Edgar Lee Master’s classic collection of free verse epitaphs, “Spoon River Anthology,” will be presented in April at the Camden County College Blackwood campus.

Spoon River Anthology’ will be performed the second and third weeks of April. By Angela Lambinus, CCC Journalism Program

Professor Curt Whipple, who adapted and directs this special event, says, “It’s an outreach program/full production made up of almost 90 percent student involvement.” Whipple states it is an extension from classroom to stage. It’s about the dead characters emotionally coming alive through classic American poetry and multimedia film work by film students under film professor Tom Murray, says Whipple.

The performance will be open to all students, faculty, friends and family on a variety of dates in the second and third weeks of April. The performance dates and times are April 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 8 to 11p.m. and April 14 and 21 from 2 to 5 p.m., all held at the Dennis Flyer Memorial Theater in Lincoln Hall at Camden County College’s Blackwood campus. This performance is a free event with a $15 suggested donation, $10 suggested donation for students and senior citizens with open selected seating available. More information about this event can be found at http://www.camdencc.edu.

“Of course what made ‘Spoon River Anthology’ immediately popular was the shock of recognition,” says critic Ernest Earnest in the winter 1967 edition of “Western Humanities Review.” “The individual epitaphs take on added meaning because of often complex interrelationships among the characters. Spoon River is a community, a microcosm, not a collection of individuals.”

As to if she will attend a performance, CCC dental hygiene student Corinne Soupik says she was not aware of this special event but would like to catch a performance. Soupik says, “It wouldn’t be something I know much about but it would be nice to try something new. You never know, it could be really interesting.”

“Spoon River Anthology” may not appeal to theatergoers who insist their entertainment be light and uplifting, but those who enjoy exploring the dark side of life will find a visit to Spoon River extremely rewarding,” says Doug Krentzlin of The Examiner.

By Zach Bender
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – Students in Professor Mike Billingsley’s music ensemble class will perform their spring concert, featuring the entirety of The Beatles’ legendary masterpiece, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” on May 6.

Student Greg Mele plays bass on ‘A Day in the Life’ during a rehearsal. By Zach Bender, CCC Journalism Program

“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” is The Beatles’ most successful album. Released in 1967, the album spent 27 weeks at the top of the U.K. Album Chart and 15 weeks in number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. It’s one of the world’s best-selling albums, and Rolling Stone magazine ranked it as the number one greatest album of all time.

For the past two semesters, the ensemble, led by Billingsley, had been performing entire Beatles albums, with a plan to eventually tackle “Sgt. Pepper.” Thus far, they have successfully performed “Abbey Road” last spring and “Revolver” in the fall.

“This is the album we’ve been leading to,” says Billingsley. The album is more challenging than other Beatles albums. He initially wasn’t sure if it would be possible, but he says that they are pulling it off.

Billingsley feels that the music they have chosen to perform separates Camden County College’s music program from other college music programs because he “can’t think of other schools playing all of The Beatles.” He hopes that students in his ensemble take in the performance as an experience playing a legendary album.

Greg Mele, a student in the ensemble, feels that rehearsals are “going good.” This is Mele’s second time in the ensemble, as he previously played bass last semester for the performance of “Revolver.” For him, the experience this time around is different because he is now getting the opportunity to show off what he can do on a guitar as well, as he switches between the two throughout the album. “Some songs are taking some time, but it’s coming together,” he says.

The concert, which will be opened by the college’s jazz band, will have approximately 35 students participating. About 20 of those will be performing The Beatles. Billingsley says that usually about 100 to 150 people attend, and he’s hoping for at least 150. “That’s part of the idea of doing The Beatles,” he says.

The concert will be held on May 6. Performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. and the event is expected to conclude by 9:30. It’s happening in the Dennis Flyer Theater in Lincoln Hall on Jefferson Drive on the Blackwood campus. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. For additional information, e-mail Billingsley at mbillingsley@camdencc.edu.

By Jordan Speed
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – A discussion on April 11, 2013 at Camden County College’s Blackwood campus will explore the roles of women in ancient Egyptian society.

Civic Hall is where the “Hidden Histories of Ancient Egypt” series will be held. By Jordan Speed, CCC Journalism Program

Wegner was not available for comment.

Camden County College sophomore Lakita Helms says that learning about women in ancient Egypt is important for comparing modern times to ancient Egyptian times. “I think it’s important because I like learning things back in history and compare it to now-a-days.” Helms also says that there are similarities between ancient Egypt and today’s America. Like today’s America, disparities between ancient Egyptians’ rights were based on differences in social class.

CCC sophomore and history major Hank Azzario says that America can learn from ancient Egypt’s treatment of women. “Being a woman in ancient Egypt did not limit them, but empowered them.” Azzario says that he will be attending “Women in Ancient Egypt.”

“Women in Ancient Egypt” is a part of the free public lecture series “Hidden Histories of Ancient Egypt.” “Hidden Histories of Ancient Egypt“ will explore some of the lesser known aspects of Egyptian culture such as the searching of tombs of the Last Pharoahs of Egypt’s 12th Dynasty, daily life in ancient Egypt and more, according to the article detail page on camdencc.edu. The series was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment of the Humanities.

“Women in Ancient Egypt” will take place in Civic Hall in the Connector Building on Camden County College’s Blackwood Campus, College Drive and Peter Cheeseman Road, Gloucester Township. It will begin at 7 p.m. on April 11, 2013.

For more information on the “Women in Ancient Egypt” discussion or “Hidden Histories of Ancient Egypt” series, call 856-227-7200, email CCLRregistrations@camdencc.edu or visit http://www.camdencc.edu/civiccenter.

By Eva Thach
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – On International Day, Camden County College students will be embracing their diversity by wearing cultural attire from Africa, Nigeria, Cuba and other native countries.

Kathryn L’ Esperance, club adviser for the International Club, is making preparations for International Day. By Eva Thach, CCC Journalism Program

International Day was created in 2010, making this the fourth time it will occur at Camden County College. This is a free event; students, faculty and the public are welcome to attend.

“Colleagues from different countries will display artifacts such as clothing and food,” L’ Esperance added. “There will be a quick fashion show in the beginning and students will be wearing their native garment from their ethnic background. Teachers may also choose to participate to get dressed up.”

A maximum of eight students will be participating in the fashion show and each of them will have a short biography describing their attire.

International Day is about the students and it will allow other students to become aware of diverse issues and to embrace them, L’ Esperance said. Last year, it took American students a while to warm up to the idea that international students are not different from them.

“The anthem for International Day will also play in the beginning,” said Soufiane Ellamte, president of the International Club. “The first year 12 countries were represented and last year there were 42 countries represented in International Day.”

“After the fashion show, there will be a Korean fan dance and there will be singers performing starting with different nations,” added Ellamte. “There will be a magic show and there will be an Islamic Christian organization display.”

Students will be informed about other cultures and their clothing.

Representatives from Rutgers University and the Human Relations Council will attend the event.

Preparations will start the day before the event and on April 18 the preparations will start at 7 a.m. Students from the International Club will help set up the flags.

“The Campus Press, Facebook page and word of mouth are the ways we are going to broadcast International Day,” stated Ellamte. “There will also be flyers posted on the bulletin board.”

Food and music will be provided to the public and students will have the chance to learn facts about foreign countries.

Students who want to find out more about International Day should visit the college website at http://www.camdencc.edu/ or call 856-227-7200, ext. 4543.

By Michael Rubinson
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – Two professors at Camden County College will hold a peer tutoring workshop April 4 to get students to seek help outside the classroom.

Students prepare for an upcoming exam. A workshop April 4 will encourage students to help one another with their studies. By Michael Rubinson, CCC Journalism Program

So is this how most students view their workload here? Just a quick step into the real world of college that doesn’t require the full amount of effort? When asked this question, one of the professors who will hold the workshop, Ellen Hernandez, responded quickly, “I don’t want to think students view this college that way, but it seems like it, that’s why Elise (Favilla) and I felt the need to hold this workshop, to give students the encouragement to go that extra mile.” Hernandez and Favilla came together to conduct this workshop after discussing the lack of interest their students have in any type of extra classwork.

There is another aspect to Favilla and Hernandez’s attempt to aid students, simply getting the room. Favilla stated, “We were quite lucky to get the space for this workshop, with all of the cutbacks recently, the school doesn’t always grant these extra activities.”

So what are ways that students can get into the good habit of helping one another outside of class? Hernandez gives a few suggestions, “Just gain a few friends in a certain class and suggest you meet 15 minutes before class to go over notes, even that little bit of reinforcement can help quite a bit.” Since many students get to class early anyway, they can take advantage of that suggestion.

The extra effort can pay off. Getting good grades at CCC can help when students apply to four-year institutions and can lead to scholarships and financial aid.

The peer tutoring workshop will take place from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. April 4 in Room 354 in the Connector Building on the Blackwood campus.

By Mike Poiesz
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – Camden County College will host Dr. Craig Bauer, editor-in-chief of Cryptologia¸ who will lecture 7 p.m. April 8 on the impact of the cipher during World War II.

The lecture, Enigma: The Cipher Machine that Changed World War II, will be in Civic Hall in the Connector Building on the Blackwood campus.

A cipher is a way to disguise one’s writing as a secret message to be deciphered by the person meant to receive it. Bauer’s main focus will be the Enigma, the machine the Germans used during the Second World War. The Enigma, whose code was believed to be unsolvable, was cracked by British cryptologists not long after it was implemented. Because these researchers cracked the code, the tide of World War II turned in the favor of the Allied Powers.

To help attendees follow along, notes about the Enigma and its impact on World War II will be passed out at the start of the lecture. These notes are for attendees to keep.

Center for Civic Leadership and Responsibility Associate Linda Drexel said registration for the event is free. Those wishing to attend should go to www.camdencc.edu/civiccenter/lectures-and-events.cfm, complete the registration form, then mail, email or fax it to the CCLR, or, said Director Jack Pesda, students can arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the lecture and say they want to register.

The Connector Building is at 200 College Drive in Blackwood.

The Connector Building is home to many of the Blackwood campus’s lectures and events. By Mike Poiesz, CCC Journalism Program

By Jasmine Conyer
CCC Journalism Program

The time has begun for new or returning students to gather up information and choose which classes best suit their academic needs at Camden County College. September is the start to a semester that students must prepare for now.

The advisement office is preparing for the rush of students who are eager to pick their classes for the fall semester of 2013 and employees in the records and registration office are preparing to tackle any dilemma or questions a student may have.

“I really haven’t thought about picking my classes. [I] don’t even know when registration starts. But I will be the first one there,” stated Kevin Johnson Jr., a second-year student. “I have to pick my classes in like the first week because if I wait I won’t have good classes.”

Early registration for fall 2013 classes begins April 8 and ends May 31. The advisement office and records and registration office will be open for students from 8:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Camden County College has made it more accessible to choose classes with the help of WebAdvisor. Accessed through the Internet, it helps students who might be too busy to register in person but still need to choose classes.

“I just know I use WebAdvisor because it is so simple and I don’t have to wait in a line,” student Mya Houston said about registration. “And I have to pick my classes before I can’t get any.”

Advisement offices and records and registration offices are located on the Blackwood, Camden and Cherry Hill campuses. The Advisement Center has computers for use of WebAdvisor and workers who can help students use the program.

Signs about fall registration have been posted, reminder emails have been sent to students and the start date is shown on Camden County College’s website.

Danielle J. Powers, director of admissions and registration services, did not respond to a request for comment about fall registration.

For more information about registration, call 856-227-7200, ext. 4200.

The Advisement Center awaits students wanting to register for classes. By Jasmine Conyer, CCC Journalism Program

By Maisune Rafeh
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – English 101 and English 102 finals are coming April 14 to April 22 on all three Camden County College campuses: Blackwood, Cherry Hill and Camden.

To enroll for the final you must have taken an English 101 or English 102 course in CCC within the past year. You can register online at www2.camdencc.edu and follow the instructions provided. You will need your student ID number.

Freshman Kalyn West says, “When I took the English 101 final last semester I saw so many students who were late to take the exam and weren’t allowed to enter the room, so make sure you’re at your testing site about 15 minutes in advance.” She then followed by saying, “Coming in earlier gives you time to get settled and relax before the exam.”

If you are enrolling for the English 101 final there are sample essays provided to help you prepare for the exam. To view these samples go to https://www2.camdencc.edu/ENG-101.aspx and click the hyperlink that says ‘click here for sample topics and essays’. You are permitted to bring a dictionary and/or a thesaurus. You will be given 90 minutes to write your essay in which the computer will stop you when your time is up.

If you are enrolling for the English 102 exam there are two articles that should be read ahead of time. To read the articles go to http://faculty.camdencc.edu/aspatola/eng2exam/ and read the arguments before going to your registered time. The link provided gives you the two topics that you can choose from and prepares you for the test. However, you cannot bring in a prewritten copy of your essay. For this test you are not allowed to bring in a thesaurus or dictionary. You will be allotted two hours to write your argumentative essay, the computer will stop you when your time is up.

Sophomore Brenda Algo advises, “Don’t rush yourself and don’t forget to proofread. So long that you are doing good in your class you should do good on the exam, and if you fail you still have a year to retake it.”

Testing will take place April 14 to April 22 in increments of three hours on all three CCC campuses. For exact times visit https://www2.camdencc.edu/eregister/Default.aspx and select the link for your English course. You cannot enter the testing room without an ID and a copy of your registration confirmation, and all electronics are prohibited.

An English Department representative did not respond to a request for comment.

English 102 students prepare and practice for their final. By Maisune Rafeh, CCC Jourrnalism Program

By Myles Geiger
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – The latest addition to the Marlin Gallery, “A Matter of Perspective,” features the works of a dozen artists from across the United States in a unique exhibition.

The Marlin Gallery is in Lincoln Hall on the Blackwood campus of Camden County College. By Myles Geiger, CCC Journalism Program

The artists featured in “A Matter of Perspective” come from across the United States, including cities such as New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., San Jose and Seattle. Artists Laura Adams, Melissa Bartlett, George Bedell, David Campbell, Sam Metcalf, Skirmantas Pipas, Mia Pastore Rosenthal, Colleen Rudolf, Mike Shultis, Anna Souvrov, Olive Thomas and Andrew Wodzianski have put together a collection of artworks that provokes thought in a variety of ways. To understand the art, the viewer may need to change position or “refer to a multifaceted consideration on philosophical, conceptual or aesthetic grounds,” according to the college. To grasp the entirety of each work, the viewer must consider every perspective, whether physical or emotional.

The gallery was founded “to provide an accessible venue for student and professional artists to display original works of art” and “to allow students and community members to become discriminate, critical views of original works of art,” the college website states. The Marlin Gallery is in Lincoln Hall on the Blackwood campus of Camden County College. The campus is at Peter Cheeseman Road and College Drive in Gloucester Township. The gallery is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Additional viewings can be scheduled by contacting the gallery director, Therese Marlin, at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4201 or artgallery@camdencc.edu.

By Chris O’Grady
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – Camden County College students will be able to shop for professional attire for job interviews and internships this April as the college will be hosting the fourth annual Suit Yourself Event. Organized by Student Life and Activities and Professor Jacqueline Beamen, the event allows students to shop for professional attire at no cost.

Beamen, an 11-year English professor and graduate of Camden County, had brought the idea over from past experiences. Beamen previously worked at a global accounting firm in Philadelphia that would host an annual suit drive which she enjoyed being involved with as she got to witness the satisfaction from “customers.” Beamen believed that this idea would work well at CCC because, “After all, students need interview-appropriate attire since they may be looking for a new job or joining the work force for the first time.” She reflected on her time as a student, a time which she didn’t have many interview-appropriate clothes, and joked how a suit drive would have probably helped her back then.

Students will be able to take home an outfit at no charge because the items have been donated by other students as well as staff. Some students who have donated clothes say it has been because they didn’t know what to do with the nicer clothes they’ve grown out of, while others have donated just to help. Donated items will be collected from March 25 to April 5 at the Student Life and Activities Office on the second floor of the College Community Center on the Blackwood campus. Donations range from jackets and pants, to accessories such as pocketbooks and belts, with various sizes available as well. Said Jackie Tenuto of the Student Life and Activities Office, “Students are guaranteed one full outfit.”

Beamen has said the event has been worthwhile since its start four years ago because each year the number of students who take advantage of the event has grown, so this year is expected to have a bigger turnout than last year. Students in the past have expressed their gratitude and enthusiasm for the event after they made a purchase or days later at the Student Life and Activities Office. “Some are even kind enough to send thank you letters, which is very humbling,” Beamen said.

The Suit Yourself Event will be held in Room 202 of the College Community Center on April 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as well as during the Job Fair on April 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Connector Building Atrium. Students interested in donating to the event or attending the event may call Beamen at 856-227-7000, ext. 4370 or visit the Student Life and Activities Office.

The donations for the Suit Yourself Event are collected in the Student Life and Activities Office. By Chris O’Grady, CCC Journalism Program

By Daniel Lopez
CCC Journalism Program

BLACKWOOD – The Student Artists’ Reception to open the Student Art Show will be on April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of Lincoln Hall on the Camden County College Blackwood campus. The Student Art Show will begin on April 17 and be open until May 10 in the Marlin Gallery in Lincoln Hall.

The Marlin Gallery will host the reception for the Student Art Show on April 17. By Daniel Lopez, CCC Journalism Program

The artists, family, friends and faculty are expected to attend the reception. Theresa Marlin, who is director of the Marlin Gallery, is overseeing the reception and the show.

The Student Art Show will be the second event the Marlin Gallery will host this year. The first is “A Matter of Perspective,” which will run until April 3. Two more events are scheduled for this year. They are the Teen-Arts Festival in May and June and the Views of South Jersey in July.

Last year the Marlin Gallery hosted four events: the Deborah Marris & Jane Chesson Art Show, the Faculty Show, The Surface as Signifier and the Alumni Show.

The artists’ receptions are intended for students and members of the community to meet the artists. During the receptions, participants give readings and/or lectures to help visitors understand and respond to the pieces of art in the gallery. The Marlin Gallery holds a student art show and a faculty art show every year and often plans other events a year in advance.

The gallery was named for Dr. William Marlin in 2009 in honor of the first full-time art faculty member at Camden County College and is open to groups and individuals. Shows include a variety of works of art, including paintings, drawings, sculpture, pottery, fiber art and video.

The gallery director and student artists were unavailable for interviews.

From L to R Timothy B, Raymond F, and Simone J are just a few of the CCC Camden Campus Bookstore who makes the store run well.

Employees at the CCC Camden Campus Bookstore Starbucks Kiosk help a student make a decision on what refreshment he prefers. By Kumarr Clark

Andre Williams is focus on the job at hand in the CCC Camden Campus Adviement Office. By: Kumarr Clark

Debra Ross (to the r) assist a student in the Finacial Aid office at the Camden Campus. By: Kumarr Clark

Advisor Bessie Williams focuses on working hard throughout the day. By: Kumarr Clark

Financial Aid Manager Demetrius Robinson ( to the L) assists student Raymond Davis (to the R) at the Camden Technology Center. By: Kumarr Clark

Rhiley C (to the l)and Jerica W (to the r) enjoy their occupation at the CCC Bookstore. By: Kumarr Clark