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CreditsDESIGNERS / WRITERSLaura AmaroDigital Media Design Technology
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Meet Your New 2010-2011 SGA Officers!The Month in Photos
College Reference
Student Club Features: RPGS Club
Valley Features: May Events
Health& Fitness: Intramurals and Featured Recipe
Tech News From A Geek: Jet Packs are In! and The Apple iPad Effect
Doodle Space
For Your Entertainment
Student Writing Showcase
Insight Poetry Contest Winners
Student Art Gallery
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First Class Day (Mini Session I)
Fall 2010 Scholarship DeadlineFor event details visit www.harlingen.tstc.edu/calendar
www.harlingen.tstc.edu/studentclubs
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Hello fellow Mustangs! I am proud to say I amyour new Student Government secretary. I amfrom Harlingen and graduated from HarlingenHigh School in 2004. I am in my second year hereat TSTC and currently enrolled in the AutoCollision Technology program to complete myAssociates Degree. I enjoy the fun things in life,especially dancing and painting cars! I’m veryoutgoing and so if you have any questions feelfree to come stop by!
Sarah ZamarripasSGA Secretary
Hi, I’m your new Student Governmentpresident! I’m from Harlingen and am in mysecond semester here at TSTC. I want tothank those who voted for me to be arepresentative of TSTC and trusted me tobecome president. I promise to work hardand make sure that all your needs andproblems are answered. Remember that theSGA Office is always open if you haveanything you need help with.
John Leo GarciaSGA President
Hello! I am very pleased to havebecome your new SGA vice president. Igraduated from the Rio Hondo High classof 2008. I am enrolled in the AutoCollision Technology program and plan tograduate Spring 2011 with my AssociatesDegree. I like playing baseball, fishing,hunting and hanging out with friends. Weare planning great events for this year, solook for us in the SGA Office!
Jose SaldiernaSGA Vice President
Hello! I’m very excited to representthe TSTC student body as SGAHistorian. I’m from Brownsville andgraduated from San Benito High Schoolin 2007. I just received my AssociatesDegree in Computer SystemManagement Technology this May, andnow I’m working toward getting my basiccourses done so I can transfer to UTB. Ienjoy watching movies, eating chocolate,spending time with my boyfriend andfriends. I’m excited for this upcomingyear and hope you are too. Hope to seeyou around!
Aline ZamudioSGA Historian
Howdy Mustangs! Thank you forelecting me as your SGA treasurer forthe next school year! After having spentthree semesters here at TSTC, I'mconfident I can fulfill the duties of an SGAofficer as well as live up to the standardsexpected of me as your representative. Iam currently finishing up my secondsemester in the Dental Hygiene Programwith expectations to graduate in April2011. Until then I plan to do the best jobI can by keeping an open ear to thestudent body. Thank you, again, for lettingme work for you!
Kimberly RoanoSGA Treasurer
Hello! My name is Tony, but I prefer to be called TonyTone. I am your new parliamentarian and I will do mybest to help give you an awesome experience here atTSTC. I am very excited to be part of the StudentGovernment Association to try to make TSTC studentlife one to remember.
Tony CruzSGA Parliamentarian
Meet Your New
2010-2011
SGA Officers
Want to beinvolved?
Visit your Student Goverment Office in room 122 in theStudent Center or call at 956.364.4342 or 956.364.4343.
Left: Incoming 2010-2011 SGA OfficersJose Saldierna, Sarah Zamarripas, AlineZamudio, Kimberly Roano, John LeoGarcia, Tony Cruz, and Student LifeDirector Adele Clinton.
Right: Most Active Club Member awardwinners.
Top Right: Mr. TSTC Roberto Cruz andMs. TSTC Kaitlin Smetaniuk.
Left: Outgoing SGA officers and theirPresidential Awards.
Right: Learning 2 Lead WorkshopCertified Student Leaders.
SGA Banquet
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Movie on the Lawn: Sherlock HolmesMarch 31
SGA Easter Service EventMarch 30
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Photo above and above left by:Jesus Romero, DMDT
Techsan DayApril 14
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S U P PO RT S E R V I C E S O F F I C E
AdviceAlly
Q: If a guy cheated on someonewith me and now we’re together,can I really trust him not to do thesame with me?
A: In my opinion, if he cheated before itdoesn't mean that he'll cheat again. However,if he was married and cheated then I’dworry about him doing the same to you. Ifhe cheated on someone whom he was justdating, then the chances of him cheating onyou now are no greater than if he had metyou when he was single. I would keep thelines of communication open between youall and take things slow. You really need to beconfident in yourself and what you can bringto the table in this relationship though.Thinking about his past actions will causeyou to question the relationship, which willonly doom it. Make sure you let him knowyour hesitations and weigh the pros andcons about continuing the relationshipbefore you make it exclusive.
E-mail [email protected] andinclude your topic on the subject line. Nameneed not be included.
Remember, Advice Ally only providesa different perspective on a topic; sheis not a licensed therapist.
Sexual Assault AwarenessStaff and students march in support of sexual assault victims. The TSTC
Support Services Office and Counseling Department were joined by staff,campus police, students, local law enforcement, and the Family Crisis Centerto help kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Students handed outstatistics about sexual assault attacks and victims, as well as contactinformation for the Family Crisis Center.
Did YouKNOW?
Take advantage of the Student Success servicesavailable to assist you in achieving your goals!
...that the Student Success Officehelps college students like you?
They are here to help you so feelfree to ask questions!
The Student Success Office is located in Building D(Biomedical/Dental Lab) Room 121. Call956.364.4163 for more information!
Mentors! Tutors!College Transfers!
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Summer/Fall Registration InformationNew Students
1 Complete Application for Admission(http://www.harlingen.tstc.edu/apply) withthe College Information Office
2 Submit official transcript(s): (High School,College or GED) to the Office of Admissionsand Records
3 Provide THEA or Accuplacer scores with theCounseling/Advisement Office
4 TSI Advisement in Counseling Office (for placement)
5 Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable)www.fafsa.gov. School Code: 009225
6 Complete College Housing Application (if applicable)
7 Attend mandatory New Student Orientation
8 Meet with your Department Advisor
9 Register for classes at my.tstc.edu and selectWebAdvisor
10 Pay for classes
RefundsA student who officially withdraws from the college may beeligible for a refund based on the date the Course ScheduleChange Form is completed and returned to the AdmissionOffice as specified in the withdrawal procedure in theadmission section of the college catalog.
SUMMER & FALL 15 WEEK SEMESTERSWITHDRAWAL DATE REFUND AMOUNTPrior to first day of class 100%1st - 14th class day 70%15th - 19th class day 25%After 19th class day 0%
SUMMER 12 WEEK SEMESTER WITHDRAWAL DATE REFUND AMOUNTPrior to first day of class 100%1st - 11th class day 70%12th - 15th class day 25% After 15th class day 0%
SUMMER MINI-SESSIONSWITHDRAWAL DATE REFUND AMOUNTPrior to first day of class 100%1st - 5th class day 70%6th class day 25%After 6th class day 0%
Financial aid credit balance refunds will be transmitted to theHigherOne TechOne Card after 7PM on MAY 24.
Financial AidThe Financial Aid Office’s philosophy is to provide financialassistance to students who would otherwise be unable topursue a post-secondary education. The Financial Aid Officeoffers a variety of financial assistance programs to help eligiblestudents pay their cost of attending TSTC. The money providedthrough these programs can be in a form of a grant, a paymentfor part-time employment, a loan, a scholarship, or acombination of any of these programs.
Financial Aid Applications are due: SUMMER & FALL APPLICANTSComplete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2010-2011. New and returning students can complete the FAFSA for2010-2011 at www.fafsa.gov. Summer Priority Deadline: MARCH 1, 2010Fall Priority Deadline: APRIL 30, 2010
Late applications are accepted; however, some funds may notbe available.
ALL STUDENTS NEED TO RE-APPLY for Financial Aidfor 2011-2012 (Fall 2011-Summer 2012). FinancialApplication for Federal Student Aid will be available atwww.fafsa.gov.
Scholarship Deadlines:FALL 2010 JUNE 16, 2010SPRING 2011 OCTOBER 29, 2010SUMMER 2011 FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Technical ProgramsRegistration for new and returning technical program studentswho have completed admission requirements begins MAR 29and ends MAY 8 (SUMMER) andAUG 28 (FALL). Please contactyour department advisor for an advising appointment.
New students must complete New Student Orientation(NSO) prior to being allowed to register for classes. Contactthe College Information Office for NSO registrationinformation at 956.364.4117 or 956.364.4128.
General Education (ADN/EA/UND)Registration for new and returning ADN/EA/UND students whohave completed admission requirements begins MAR 29 andends MAY 8 (SUMMER)/AUG 28 (FALL). EA students shouldcontact the Advisement Center in the Irma Rangel Science &Technology Building Room 108; UND students should contactthe Counseling & Advisement Center in the Student ServicesBuilding; ADN students should report to Room 140 at the EddieLucio Health Science Technology.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and all students registered prior to MAY 5(SUMMER)/AUG 25 (FALL)must make payment arrangements byMAY 5 (SUMMER)/AUG 25 (FALL) at 3PM. Students who registerMAY 6-8 (SUMMER)/AUG 26-28 (FALL) must make paymentarrangements upon registration.
Summer Mini-Session RegistrationSummer Mini-Session I registration begins MAR 29 and endsJUN 11. Payments must be made by JUN 11 at 12NOON.Summer Mini-Session II registration is from MAR 29 through JUL17. Payments must be made by JUL 17 at 12NOON. Pleaseregister for these classes with your department advisor.
All offices will remain in their regular locations through theduration of registration, with the exception of the Cashiers.
Cashiers will relocate to the LRC Orientation Room as follows:
SUMMER FALLMAY 3-5 8AM-6PM AUG 23-25 8AM-6PMMAY6 8AM-7PM AUG 26 8AM-7PMMAY 7 8AM-6PM AUG 27 8AM-6PMMAY 8 8AM-12PM AUG 28 8AM-12PMMAY 10 8AM - 6PM AUG 29 8AM - 6PM
What type of financial aid programs are available?Grants, scholarships, work study placements and federalstudent loans are available to qualifying students whoapply for financial aid.
For more information on Financial Aid visitwww.harlingen.tstc.edu/financialaid
What is a MyMail account?Students receive an official TSTC e-mail account uponacceptance to the college. This account is the official e-mailaddress to which the College will send electroniccommunications and from which the student must reply. Tobegin accessing the account, visit mymail.tstc.edu.
Important Phone Numbers
Office of Admissions & Records .............................364.4320Monday - Thursday............................................................... 8AM - 6PMFriday ........................................................................................ 8AM - 5PMSaturday* .............................................................................. 8AM - 12PM
College Information Office .....................................364.4117Monday - Thursday............................................................... 8AM - 6PMFriday ........................................................................................ 8AM - 5PMSaturday* .............................................................................. 8AM - 12PM
Financial Aid ............................................................364.4330Monday - Friday...................................................................... 8AM- 5PMMonday - Thursday (Counter ONLY)............................... 5PM - 6PMSaturday* (Counter ONLY)............................................... 8AM - 12PM
Student Accounting Office .....................................364.4409Monday - Friday...................................................................... 8AM- 5PM
Cashier.................................................364.4413 or 364.4414Monday - Thursday............................................................... 8AM - 6PMFriday ......................................................................................... 8AM - 5PMSaturday* .............................................................................. 8AM - 12PM
Counseling/Advisement Center .............................364.4310Monday - Thursday............................................................... 8AM - 6PMFriday ........................................................................................ 8AM - 5PMSaturday* .............................................................................. 8AM - 12PM
General Education Advising Center.......................364.4315Monday - Thursday............................................................... 9AM - 6PMFriday ........................................................................................ 8AM - 5PM
Pick up a complete registration guide in theStudent Services building or in the GeneralEducation Advisement Center in Building W.
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featuresSTUDENT CLUB
want to have
your clubfeatured?
Contact us to set upan interview!e-mail: [email protected]: 956.364.4260
Role PlayGamers Society ClubThe RPGS Club promotes all types of role playinggames from board games to video games.
The Role Play Gamers Society Club is a special interest club that promotesrole playing games and is open for any TSTC student to join. We provide astress-free environment for TSTC students to relax and meet new friends. TheRPGS Club is also active in student life activities and fundraisers.
If you’re interested in learning more about our club and the games wepromote, feel free to attend our meetings or contact us through e-mail!
Meeting TimesWednesdays | 12PM | Cafeteria
For more information:[email protected]
President Dr. Maldonado and the RPGS Clubwith their New Club of the Year Award.
The RPGS Club raising funds at SGA’s Movieon the Lawn night.
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student club?
Check out these clubs andtheir meeting times!want to join aFor more information visit:
www.harlingen.tstc.edu�/studentlife
Agriculture Club
Associated General Contractors
Astronomy Club
Aviation Club
AUB
Billiards ClubWednesdays | 12PM | Game Room
Biomedical Club
Business Professionals of America
Catholic Campus MinistrySign Language: Tuesdays | 12:35PM | J-117Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays | 12:30PM | J-105
Chemical Environmental Club
Computer Networking and SecurityTechnology ClubThursdays | 12PM | S-143Lunch provided; donations accepted but not required.
Computer Systems ManagementTechnology ClubWednesdays |12:30PM | G-110csmt-club.webs.com
Dental ExplorersEvery third Tuesday | 9AM | U-127
Education and Training Club
Emergency Medical Services Club
Environmental Club
Free Stuff Club
Health Information Technology Club
Medical Assistant Club I
Medical Assistant Club II
Photojournalism and Design ClubThursdays | 12:15PM | S-129
Role Player Gamers SocietyWednesdays | 12PM | Student Center Cafeteria
SADHA I
SADHA II
Science Engineering Math Majors Club
Students Promoting Anime and Manga
Surgical Technology Club
Silver Spurs
Telecommunication Engineering Technology
The Fanatics
The Sportsmen Club
The Vibe Communication ClubTuesdays | 4PM | LRC Study Room
Vocational Nursing Club
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SGA Leadership BanquetTop Club Awards
The Auto Collision Club members were the stars of the SGALeadership Banquet on April 16. The AUB Club won the Clubof the Year and Service Project of the Year awards while theiradvisor, Ric Serna, won the Advisor of the Year Award.
Top Left: The CSMT Club was the TopClub Points Winner for Spring 2010.
Top Right: The Student of the YearAward went to Joe Vela of the FanaticsClub.
Bottom Left: The Dental Explorers werethe Fall 2009 Top Club Points winners.
Want to see your club’s meeting times here?Send us your information to [email protected].
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VALLEY
Family / EducationalGGuuiiddeedd BBiirrdd WWaallkk05/01 Saturday | 8:30AMEstero Llano Grande State Park | Weslaco
WWaallkk wwiitthh aa NNaattuurraalliisstt05/08 Saturday | 10AMQuinta Mazatlan | McAllen
SSeeccrreettss ooff tthhee SSeeaa05/08 Saturday | 1PMChildren's Museum of Brownsville
JJuunniioorr MMaasstteerr GGaarrddeenneerr05/15 Saturday | 2PMQuinta Mazatlan | McAllen
SSoonnss ooff tthhee FFaalllleenn:: AA LLiivvee TTrriibbuuttee ttoo OOuurr MMiilliittaarryy HHeerrooeess05/18 Tuesday | 7PMCinemark 16 | Harlingen
RRiinngglliinngg BBrrooss.. aanndd BBaarrnnuumm && BBaaiilleeyy:: IIlllluusscciinnaattiioonn05/19 Wednedsay | 7:30PMState Farm Arena | Hidalgo
HHaarrlliinnggeenn HHeerriittaaggee FFeessttiivvaall 05/21 Friday | 6PMHarlingen Arts & Heritage Museum
MMeemmoorriiaall WWeeeekkeenndd FFiirreewwoorrkkss05/29 Saturday | 9:15PMRed Snapper St. | South Padre Island
MMeemmoorriiaall DDaayy CCeerreemmoonnyy 05/30 Sunday | 2PMHarlingen City Cemetery
MusicBBlluuee OOccttoobbeerr wwiitthh SSttaarrss ooff TTrraacckk aanndd FFiieelldd05/01 Saturday | 7PM Las Palmas Race Park | Mission$25 Advance / $28 Door
XXttrreemmee05/01 Saturday | 9PMEl Antro | Brownsville
BBlluueess oonn tthhee HHiillll05/08 Saturday | 6PMMcKelvey Park | Harlingen
RRooddnneeyy CCaarrrriinnggttoonn05/08 Saturday | 7PMMcAllen Convention Center
AAiirr SSuuppppllyy05/09 Sunday | 8PMMcAllen Convention Center
BBlleeeeddiinngg TThhrroouugghh05/09 Sunday | 6PMCine El Rey | McAllen
LLuuppiittaa DD’’AAlleessssiioo05/10 Monday | 7PMMcAllen Convention Center
TThhee BBlleedd05/12 Wednesday | 7PMCreative Incubator | McAllen
CChheevveellllee05/14 Friday | 7PMLas Palmas Race Park | Mission
TTeexxaass CCoouunnttrryy LLiivvee MMuussiicc FFeesstt05/15 Saturday | 5:30PMLas Palmas Race Park | Mission
FFrriiddaayy AAvveennuuee05/22 Saturday | 7PMGaleria 409 | Brownville
TThhee BBllaacckk CCrroowweess05/27 Thursiday | 8PMLas Palmas Race Park | Mission
MMuussiicc AAfftteerr HHoouurrss05/28 Friday | 7PMMcAllen Convention Center
features
Events
Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May when comic bookstores give out a selection of free comics as a thank you from specialtyretailers to all comic book fans. Yes, you read it right! Free comic books!
Comics Unlimited will be doing trivia games and raffles. Prizes havebeen life size head busts of Spiderwoman and Nightcrawler to limitedissue comics and toys like giant hammers. An issue to look for : War ofthe Superman #0 FCBD 2010.
Gotham Comixs will be featuring some issues that will come uplater in prize so don't miss out! Also with a purchase of $5 or $10,you'll get a special hero clip that will feature a hero from new “IronMan: War Machine” movie.
Both locations will feature FCBD 2010 swagger so have fun andHappy Free Comic Book Day 2010!
FCBD 2010 IS HEREMay 1, 2010
FCBD HarlingenLocations
GGootthhaamm CCoommiixxss211 South Commerce StreetMonday-Saturday: 11AM - 7:30PMSunday: 12PM - 5PMPhone: 956.364.2832
CCoommiiccss UUnnlliimmiitteedd1418 East Tyler AvenueMonday-Sunday: 11AM - 7:30PMPhone: 956.412.7808
by Michelle Calleja, DMDT
Comics Unlimited
Gotham Comixs
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Submission Deadline:May 30, 2010
17th AnnualCall for entries!
For more information:www.cinesol.com
www.myspace.com�/cinesol
CineSol Film Festival, a non-profit organization, is the premier film festivalof the Rio Grande Valley and is recognized by the Texas Commission on theArts as one of the top media arts events in the state. Since 1993, it has servedas a mecca for local aspiring filmmakers to fuse with industry professionals in asocial setting perfect for networking, learning about filmmaking, and enjoyingquality entertainment from all over the world.
Submit yourfilm to the
Withoutabox submissions:www.withoutabox.com/login/5808
$250CASH
POSTERCONTESTENTER TO WIN
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIESFriday, May 28th | 5PMFor contest rules and guidelines:www.cinesol.com/news/1007352
A business born six years ago just opened threemonths ago in Harlingen. The Pizzeria is acultural blend in pizza. It is the freshest intaste and the latest place to dine, hang out,catch up on work, or do lunch in town.
Not satisfied with processed items, Pizzeriamakes its own sauce, cheese blend, and dough.Now top that with any of their 16 toppings or 10gourmet toppings and you've got yourself thedefinition of a pizza supreme.
The Pizzeria offers more than just typical pepperoni andsausage toppings. Try broccoli, eggplant, or zuchini and youwon't believe you're eating vegetables.
Like a pizza panaderia, you can walk into Pizzeria and pickslices right off the showcase. With around $4 you can getyourself a slice and a drink!
Look into their gourmet pizzas like the chickenchipotle ranch, eggplant parmesan, the California, or the margarita. These are specialrecipes that the chef continues to perfect. New pizzas are always being created sodon't miss out!
The Name of the Gameis Real Produce by Michelle Calleja, DMDT
11661100 EE TTyylleerr AAvvee || HHaarrlliinnggeenn,, TTXX995566..446655..11447777 || wwwwww..tthheeppiizzzzeerriiaa..uussSunday - Thursday: 11AM - 10PMFriday and Saturday: 11AM - 11PM
Sample Menu
Delivery | Dine In | Carryout | Catering
PPiizzzzaass rraannggee ffrroomm::12” Plain Cheese: $5.5018” Buffalo Chicken: $17.99
PPaassttaass rraannggee ffrroomm::Marinara Sauce: $5.45Chicken Francese: $9.99
SSaallaaddss rraannggee ffrroomm::Garden Salad: $3.50Antipasto Salad: $6.50
SSuubbss rraannggee ffrroomm::Small Turkey Swiss: $4.50Large Hot Parmigiana: $6.75
AAppppeettiizzeerrss rraannggee ffrroomm::Garlic Knots: $.9930 Buffalo Wings: $15.25
SSppeecciiaallttyy iitteemmss::16” Stuffed Pizza: $17.99Small Calzone or Stromboli: $4.50
Try it!
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Intramural SportsIntramural SportsTSTC Wellness & Sports Center sportsschedule
spring2010
aerobicsmonday - friday: 12PMwednesday: 5:15PM
WELLNESS & SPORTS CENTER HOURS Monday - Thursday 8AM - 9PMFriday 10AM - 2PMSunday 3PM - 7PM
wellness walktuesday, may 6
athletic field, 12PM
Armando “Brany” Dominguez, SupervisorRoom 101 Phone: 956.364.4341E-mail: [email protected]
Jose Garza, Assistant SupervisorRoom 104 Phone: 956.364.4340E-mail: [email protected]
Intramural Department Personnel:
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 5:30PMRoom 129 | Wellness & Sports Center
Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easyto follow moves to create a dynamic workoutsystem that will blow you away.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:30PMRoom 129 | Wellness & Sports Center
Belly dance is properly known as Raqs Sharqi orOriental dance. It is a unique activity that will workyour arms, hips, abs, and thighs!
Makes 8-10Servings
health& fitness
Ingredients3 eggplant, peeled and thinly sliced (¼ thick)2 eggs, beaten4 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs6 cups spaghetti sauce, divided1 (16 ounce) package mozzarella cheese,shredded and divided½ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided½ teaspoon dried basil
Eggplant ParmesanDirections1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C)2. Dip eggplant slices in egg3. Mix breadcrumbs and ¼ cup of parmesan cheese in a gallon-sized
Ziploc bag. Dip egg-coated slices mixture and toss until evenly coatedwith crumbs.
4. Place coated and breaded slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes on each side.
5. In a 9x13 inch baking dish spread spaghetti sauce to cover the bottom.Place a layer of eggplant slices in the sauce.
6. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Repeat with remainingingredients, ending with the cheeses. Sprinkle basil on top.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Helpful tips:Before starting, "sweat" the eggplant slices by sprinkling with sea salt and
letting them sit for 30 minutes. Rinse, pat dry with paper towels.
Try this!
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doodle spaceLet your creativity run wild!
Enter your creative doodle for a chance to win a prize from the PhD Club!Scan and e-mail to [email protected]. Submissions must be entered by May 19.
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PhD Club Presents:
entertainmentFOR YOUR
Check out what thePhotojournalism and Design Club
is currently listening to!
Michael Bublé“Haven’t Met You Yet”Crazy LovePopmyspace.com/michaelbuble
Catch 22“What Goes Around Comes Around”Alone in a CrowdSka / Punkmyspace.com/catch22
Peaches“Boys Wanna Be Her”Boys Wanna Be Her [single]
Electroclash / Glam /Rockmyspace.com/peaches
May 7Iron Man 2
May 14Just WrightLetters to JulietRobin Hood
May 21MacGruberShrek Forever After
May 27Sex and the City 2
May 28Prince of Persia: theSands of Time
DVD Releases
May 11DaybreakersEdge of DarknessLegion
May 18The MessengerThe Spy Next Door
May 25Dear JohnThe Road
New Film Releases
Mutemath“Spotlight”Armistice
Rock / Alternativemyspace.com/mutemath
Rikki’s ImportantDates In May
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We’ve all dreamt, pretended and even made whooshing noises like we hadthem. Stop lollygagging around and start saving up for the now available MartinJetpack. No, really you should start saving right away because one of these badboys will ring you up at about $90,000. So much for us poor folk living out ourchildhood dreams.
The Martin Jetpack by New Zealand’sMartin Aircraft is a 5 feet tall and 5.5 feetwide monster of a backpack that’s madefrom a carbon fiber composite and Kevlarfor the rotor. The jetpack runs on gasoline(Yeah, that’s safe.) and can get you along at anice 63 mph max for about 32 miles.Considering that it will be a bit noisy, it mightnot be ideal for late night burger runs.Although, should you choose to go cruisingat night and happen to nod off, the MartinJetpack is dummy proof and will even itselfout into a calm hover if the controls shouldbe released, which is pretty nifty because weall know there will be some goof out therewho will freak out at 45 mph and just let go.
In order to get your hands on one of these monstrosities of awesome, youhave to lay down a 10 percent deposit and hold off in a 12 month waiting period.Good news is that you don’t need a license to get airborne jetpack style, and thebad news is that other people don’t need a license to fly these into houses, gasstations and other public places.
OK, I know that I have discussed the Apple iPad here before, but there’s alot of buzz flying around this device that people said they would never buy.After only a few days of the iPad’s Wi-Fi version release the numbers of unitssold is said to have hit 300,000 on the release day and is reportedly creepingup on 500,000 units sold.
The news was flying all over Twitter as well with reviews, pros, cons,praises and complaints. The Apple App Store was ready for the release withmany developers releasing updates for iPad compatibility for free. However,some users were disgruntled at the sight of secondary apps being releasedwith the surprise that you had to buy them all over again!
And so another technology war rises with the release of the Apple iPad.The Kindle will not go down without a fight, but Apple is fighting smart. Theclash of the devices is not in its advanced technology, as the iPad would takethe cake. Instead, it is over the market that the Kindle first dominated, the e-book. For a while the Amazon E-Book Store has reported that it was losingmoney with its user enticing price cap of $9.99, even for best sellers, sonaturally Apple jumped in. The user argument of a cheaper distribution due tothe paperless process of e-books can attest to the demand of low e-bookprices.
However, with Amazon cutting into publishers profits, the Kindle will notstand against new device that can compete with it. Apple is presenting a new
price model and setting new price points where e-books will cost up to$14.99 initially. The Apple iBookstore has already signed and is launching withtitles from many major publishers.
The 3G version of the iPad will be hitting stores soon, but not soonenough. The iPad is surely a travel friendly device whose functionality can beminimized with the restriction of needing a wi-fi hot spot.
TECHNEWSFROMAGEEKBy: twitter.com/zMorris
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In this remarkable book,Shakespeare scholar James Shapiroexplains when and why so manypeople began to question whetherShakespeare wrote his plays. It is afascinating story, replete withforgeries, deception, false claimants,
ciphers and codes, conspiracy theories and astunning failure to grasp the power of theimagination.
William Bernhardt’s best-sellingnovels explore politics, power,ambition, crime, and the law. Nowhe scales new heights of suspenseas, in one harrowing day, lawyer andformer senator Ben Kincaid entersthe eye of an international storm, a
crisis with consequences beyond calculation.
It was just another quiet day atMcKenna's Diner until a couple ofwanted killers walked in looking fortrouble. Instead, they got bullets, andTom McKenna got to be an instantmedia celebrity. That got him a lotof attention from some people he
thought he'd escaped long ago. The kind of peoplewho never forget a face, even after twenty years.
Contested Will:Who Wrote Shakespeare?by James Shapiro
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Student WritingS H O W C A S E
I was beautiful,innocent,and precious. In the land of dreamsand through the land of dreams eyes,He saw me. One word from His mouthand one touch from His loving handallowed me to see methrough the land of dreams eyes. In that momentI was finally perfect. Insecurities were gone,and all fear was subject to my innocence. I was now beautiful,careless,and precious in His sight.
My eyes could not containthe overwhelming aweof this Man who took an interest in me,in the perfection that is me. For oncethe spotlight complimented me.+Yes, His flawless handiworkwas eminently clear. And on this day,what a beautiful day,such a precious Sunday,He rested, sitting next to meand admired the beautythat is me.
Beautifully MadeDavid Casanova, TA
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when we were thirteeni played on the unmarked graves of lizards and snakesyou braided flowers into ringsthe calluses on your fingers broke the weedsthe scar on your chest shone bright magenta in the sun
in the summer, when we were thirteeni paced the floor to see the wood warpmy feet remained brown from the hill next to the treeYour mom yelled at the patch of dirt next to your bedthe fault fell on meyour mom would have none of that
when we were thirteen your mom threw away my pink rotary phoneshe told you i was too old to play with toysthe tears that licked your skin were yellow in the lampwe picked through the trash and found cut cardboardthe puzzles near the black bananas had soggy stains
when i was fourteen and you were thirteeni tied my tooth to the doorknob for extra coinswe wanted a home above the worldmy mouth was a waterfall of scarletyou sympathized with my cries over the taste of copper
when you were thirteenwe mixed chocolate powder with milkuntil the top got white with foamwe heated it on the stovewithout permission from your mom
before, when you were not thirteenwe made promises to meet again, in the afteryou picked a spot near the grave of reptileswe traded our vowsi traced your scar with my callusesi fiddled with the ring on my finger
[[ JJuuddggee’’ss NNootteeThis poem contains the playfulness of adolescence
with evocative images employing colors and therepetition of symbols. ]]
Not Fourteenby Dolores Renee Bustamante
On my way to fight this battleBut not on sand, or some foreign landBut instead it’s in my headSomething blue, something redIt’s as clear as everclearYet I know that death is nearHe is behind me, he is beneath meHe is searching for my weaknessHe searches hard all day, he searches hard all nightBut a weakness he just cannot findHe is a bit amazed, he is a bit in aweThis kid is perfect, with many flawsDeath knew that he must let him goFor deep down inside the kidSomething unknown calls homeA power so great so grandYet no one knew that the kidControlled this power in just his hand
[[ JJuuddggee’’ss NNootteeThis poem exults the power of the pen in a
triumph of Innocense over Death. ]]
Pen in handby Daniel Salinas
Should there bea cutting edgeto this silence,nomad staresand twistedmeanings.
The letters to youwritten have beenburned by thatvenom of yours,slicing slowlythrough thesyllables.
[[ JJuuddggee’’ss NNootteeThe foreboding in the first stanza in this poem
leads to the juxtaposition of two potent images:burning venom and slicing knife, symbolizing thedestruction of a relationship. ]]
Cutting edgeby Linda Eguiluz
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