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Advertisements promote the message of “who we should be” versus who we want to be. In reality, who we should be does not exist.

When looking at a magazine, almost every single model is photo-shopped in some way. The person on the front cover is a combination of, at the most, five different people. The eyes, nose, mouth, neck and many other features belong to someone else.

Advertisements are everywhere: from magazines, newspapers, websites, television and now posted inside bathrooms! What is it about these advertisements that hold our attention? Do the words we read or hear make thoughts pop in our head while trying to

decipher what the ad is saying? Dr. Jean Kilbourne

said: “Only eight percent of advertisement messages are perceived by the conscious mind. The rest is reworked deep within the recess of the brain.”

The way the models are shown in these advertisements have a big impact on not just women, but men also. Men are shown in ads as being “tough.” Being tough is promoting the image that men are not allowed to have a feminine side.

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Piercings are a common trend that has invaded our lives. Most people go with a simple pair of post earrings or hoops. But many times, people pierce their faces and other body parts.

Amongst the rockers of the world, tattoos and piercings

were a way to display their image. Many would have snake bites (piercing below the bottom lip on each corner), eyebrow, nose (small stud in cartilage area or septum), and cheeks and now tongue piercings. Where do these ideas come from?

Lots of them come from magazines, photos of celebrities or, in Sharpay Knight’s case, a dream.

Sharpay Knight, Tri-C student, said she “woke up one day and wanted to do it.”

Knight has two piercings

on the outer side of her lips going toward the crease of her mouth.

Knight said she does not plan to keep the piercings permanently.

“I would if I could,” she added after a long pause.

The piercings Knight had can catch the attention of lots of people, but she plans on removing them before starting her career.

Employers such as Macy’s, Cleveland Clinic and Walmart would prefer facial piercings to

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Just when you think today would be the day you might fall asleep in class. A speaker comes to help pass the time. On Thursday the 10th of February the students in Professor Alex Papp’s Mass Communication class were visited by Chris Tye, Award wining reporter and substitute anchor at WKYC News Channel 3.

Chris Tye said that he has been a working news reporter for 12 years. He

started in a small town in northern Michigan, which led him to a greater position at WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids Michigan. According to wkyc.com Chris’ writing and reporting has been honored by the Associated Press and in 2003 the Michigan News Photographers Association named him “Reporter of the Year”.

Throughout his years of reporting and writing he has been nominated and awarded

many times, but when Mr. Tye came to speak to the students of tri-c he set all of that aside and really stressed that this career can be a wonderful job field if you truly strive for it. The students devoured the information he brought to them about the life of a Reporter. Tye described what he does first when he steps on the seen to do a report. “As soon as I step on the seen I begin to make my calls. I call everyone involved in the story and try to set up appointments to get an interview. In the mean time the camera crew is gathering

their video shots of the area”. Mr. Tye goes on to explain

his job and what it takes to get the job done. Mr. Tye says he loves his job because no day is ever the same. His Charisma and enthusiasm drew the students in. Chris Tye told the students what they needed to know if they were serious about pursuing a career of his stature. In all Chris Tye was very informative. The students took notes and asked many questions. It is always great to see the Students of Cuyahoga Community College making the way and setting the standers.

i call everyone involved in the story and try to set up appointments.“ ”

Chris Tye Uses His Voice to Make an Impact

By Dominique Perry Metro Reporter

Many women look at thin models and feel ashamed. These women will go through cosmetic surgeries, eating disorders, and low self esteem to become just like the models on the covers. It is not just women, but also teenage girls that feel the same way. Some parents are even offering breast implants for graduation

gifts. Shocking? This is not all that is being promoted in advertisements.

Many advertisements show children that are barely clothed. In this society, protecting children is supposed to be on top of the list. Advertisements are showing that it is normal to look at children sexually. What is the solution to this problem?

Spread the word about how advertisements affect people. There is a website started by Dr. Jean Kilbourne with more information: www.jeankilbourne.com. Also remember one thing: Don’t let advertisements create the person “you should be.” Become the person you want to be.

be “removed” before working. When asked his opinion

on piercings in the work place, Jim Armstrong from Key Careers Place at Tri-C said: “It really depends on the job setting and how much you deal with the public.”

He gave an example of a bar that predominately had punk rockers who hosted concerts there.

There, he said, “piercings would be appropriate.”

Armstrong also stated that piercings here at the college were “too casual” and “in the work place it doesn’t fit” especially if they have a great number of them.

Piercings are just a way to express one’s individuality, but they can cost a lot. A lot of people do not think about how piercings can affect your future.

This article is not to discourage anyone from

getting the piercings they want, but to inform people. Before going to get a piercing, take a moment to ask yourself some questions: How will this affect my future? Do I plan on making it permanent? What are my career goals? Does this piercing look professional? If you still plan on getting the piercing after asking yourself these questions, just keep your future career in mind. One choice can change a lot.

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Money was the motivation behind the crowds that gathered in the Metro campus cafeteria last month. They rocked the campus as students competed for their chance to win $500 or more.

Dash for Dollars is a traveling game show that came to Cuyahoga Community College’s Metro campus on March 23rd. The show was hysterical because the host, Ralph Tetta, cracked gut-busting jokes. Tetta has been a standup comic since 1988. According to his website ralphtetta.com, he has taken his act to 35 different states and one Canadian province.

The Dash for Dollars event

was brought to the Metro campus by the student activities program. There were 12 contestants chosen to compete in a series of games and contests to win $25 prizes.

Jason Jackson, a Tri-C student and student ambassador, got the chance to win extra money in the Cash Booth. He could have won $500, but he walked away with $100.

The games were designed to make the students look silly, have a good time, and have students leave with money in their pockets. For more information about the games, check out ralphtetta.com. Maybe next time you could be the winner of the $500 grand prize.

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