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Written by Jessica Sinclair
Rosa Lee Timm a performer, actress, artist and art director. “I love signing stories because there is not one right way to do it,” said Timm. She was a former graduate of RIT in 2000. Timm has four generations...
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1. How long ago was “that deaf guy” was established?
2009.
2. How did you develop this idea about creating comic strips?
My wife came up with the idea and we brainstormed some ways of doing it.
3. Do you have a favorite...
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Looking back in the past I have many memories of attending the movie theater. It was always a puzzle taking clips from the movie such as action or being caught up in a moment with the actors talking by reading their lips. Deaf/hard of hearing people...
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By Jessica Sinclair
Many students who have finished college a while ago are now returning for school to improve their skills to meet the expectations of the working world. The working world advances their required skills as the technology improves. People...
Students Return to Advance themselves
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By Jessica Sinclair
Many students who have finished college a while ago are now returning for school to improve their skills to meet the expectations of the working world. The working world advances their required skills as the technology improves. People are faced with difficult decisions of returning back to school, updating themselves to help them easily find a steady job and to help themselves get ahead in society.
Susan Smith is one student attending Rochester Institute of Technology for Psychology. It has been almost twenty-five years since she went to school for Social Work with a Psychology concentration. Smith mentions “I returned to school to complete my long time goal of getting my Bachelors.” With excitement, Smith said “I am almost there! I will earn my BS in May!”
The two challenges that Smith is facing while working towards getting her BA are math and adjusting to how technology has changed over time. Smith mentions at RIT “they expect you to exceed to high levels of math, all of which to me is foreign..!” She also mentions that “technology has grown and changed so much since the 80’s and I am still learning how to use and apply some of the tools when doing work online.”
Franklin Polvino is currently a staff interpreter on the Liberal Arts team at Rochester Institute of Technology. He first went to school at Ithaca College for his BA in Film Production in 1992. After that he went to school at RIT for his AAS in Interpreting in 2000. This year Polvino’s goal is to be accepted for Master’s in mathematics at RIT. Since getting his AAS degree he has not been back to school in seven years. Polvino mentions “I will face the challenge of time management with a full time job and family.” Polvino says “I am returning back to school for a different career.”
Andrea Schmieder is another student at RIT that has returned back to school after eighteen years to advance her skills in graphic arts. Her former major was Media Production and Applied Art and Computer Graphics. The major she is studying currently is Graphic Design and she is hoping to graduate with Bachelors of Fine Arts. Schmieder says “being a full time mother and student at RIT is one of the biggest challenges in my life.” Schmieder also mentions “I want to find a steady job to work in graphic design field after graduating.” She adds that she came back to school to gain experience in the graphic art field so she would have better knowledge in graphic arts. Schmieder says “I love my major as I am developing my skills to become a better designer.”
Many people are finding themselves in a difficult positions when working in the society for a long time and notice that they are lacking skills that are needed to be successful on the job. People are finding it a challenge to compete with their co-workers with fresh skills that they learn. Commonly people seem to return back to school after starting a family and face the pressure of balancing their student life with their family life which can cause strain on the person trying to be in two places at the same time. Some people return to school due to, change of interest, and to find a more of a stable job.
Today’s students are all ages and at different stages in their lives but all are looking to continue their learning in their field of interest.
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A Friendly Neighborhood Restaurant
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The family owned restaurant, Tucci’s, ( formerly known as Matella’s) is found in Rochester, New York at 1479 Lyell Ave. The name changed in August, according to the owner, because he wanted more of an attractive name. Tucci’s provides a variety of different types of homemade foods from hamburgers and hotdogs, to fish.
Tucci’s has been opened for business since 1997 and still continues to flourish. The restaurant has seven employees and the owner is David Mattucci. The hours of the restaurant are Monday through Thursday, 11AM to 2:00PM, and Fridays, 11AM to 9PM. Saturdays and Sundays, the restaurant is closed.
The popular food that Mattucci mentions are “Breakfast Burger,” “My Bleu Heaven” and “The Tucci.” The breakfast burger contains a burger topped with a fried egg, cheese, bacon, peppers and onions. Similarly, My Bleu Heaven is made with a burger topped with bacon and bleu cheese. Another popular menu item that Tucci’s offers is The Tucci is put together with a burger, topped with shaved steak, cheeses, peppers, onions, mozzarella sticks, wing sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
Some of the customers who work near the restaurant reveal only positive comments about the restaurant when dining at Tucci’s. Bill N., who works at Mayday Auto in Rochester, New York, mentions “I go to the restaurant once in a while and I usually order the chicken wings.” John Cueva who was helping his wife with her business at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Rochester, New York, nearby Tucci’s mentions that he went to the restaurant. Cueva says “I got a cheese burger there a while ago and I feel that the restaurant was friendly.” He said ‘I would go again.” Bob Windrum works at Auto Junction in Rochester, New York. Windrum says “I like the fish fried dinner and I go to the restaurant once every two weeks.”
Mr. Mattucci mentions “I enjoy working with people but don’t like doing government paperwork.” He says that most of his customers are more blue-collar workers during the day while at night they seem to be younger people between the ages of 20 to 30. The prices for a meal are “roughly between nine to ten dollars.”
Mr. Mattucci says “Tucci’s busiest times are from 12 to 2PM and 5 to 8PM.” He says proudly “All of the restaurant’s food from local markets such as the fish, meat, and vegetables. Some of the local providers I use are Triao’s, Flower City and Big Apple.” The restaurant is advertised through the Penny Saver, Democrat and Chronicle, ESPN radio, and the Legend, which is found on channel 102.7 FM.
Tucci’s is the meeting place for Rochester Bass Master Club twice a month and once a week there are other meetings hosted. A lot of times, people who have meetings on Fridays will stay to eat dinner. Mattucci mentions “that the restaurant tends to be a more casual set up.” He added that “the off track betting” that is available at the restaurant, attracts a lot of people as well. Tucci’s provides a relaxed atmosphere with homemade food and entertainment for people who live and work nearby.
REVIEWS OF TUCCI'S DIRECTIONS TO TUCCI'S
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The street view of Tucci’s.
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This is the general menu that displays the kinds of food Tucci’s provides.
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This is the children’s menu provided at Tucci’s.
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Flower City is one of the local food providers of Tucci’s.
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Tucci’s owner is David Mattucci and is showing off his menu.
In which the name of the restaurant came from his last name.
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Should all companies/organizations be required to pay interns?
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Companies should be able to pay interns because many of the interns are just starting work and need money to survive in the working world.
If they don’t get paid how are they suppose to pay their daily bills or loans which will cause them to have to get another job causing them not to learn as much on the job since they might be tired from working hard at their other job.
If companies pay interns to work then it will force them to work harder at learning because they are actually getting something in return to help motivate them to want to work.
I believe that companies should pay interns if they are a well developed company meaning they have a lot of employees working for them. On the other hand if it is an organization that may not have enough funding should provide something as exchange if the person is working for them for a free and for experience. According to the article "Should You Pay Your Student Intern?" by Alison Damast mentions that students have a more positive experience when working while making money rather than working for free.
Such as for example the interns cannot be force to work for them rather it should be flexiable and negioate with the interns based on the work they will be doing. If it is volunteer the intern should not be force to do something or be force to be somewhere at a certain time etc, against their will instead it should be up to the intern if they are willing or want to do it.
For exchange for volunteer work, might be a bonus if the intern is given a recommendation for his/her next future job. Internship as a volunteer is good for those that are not working and looking for a paid job within their field. It does help build up their skills and resume so that they can increase their chances as getting a better job in the future.
Life after Graduation
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Written by Jessica Sinclair
Many Rochester Institute of Technology students have been attending school to help build up their skills so that they can get better paying jobs after graduating.
After finishing college, students are affected in several ways such as making their transition from leaving school to a permanent job. While attending college as a student, they had to plan ahead for things such as meeting with their co-op adviser to plan for their future career as well as getting some experience with their major.
One student, Elaina Vranas, graduated from RIT in May of 2011 with her BA in Accounting. She went on a co-op during the summer working at Hinsdale Town Hall in Massachusetts. Vranas mentions, “I did not have to look for a job after graduating because I started that job at the town hall while I was a college student.” Vranas said, “I love my job and I am training to become the town accountant once my boss retires.”
She mentions the transition from college to work “was weird because when I go home from work for the evening I don’t have homework to do and I am so busy that I don’t have as much of a social life as I did at college.”
Lizzie Sorkin is another former student of Rochester Institute of Technology who majored in Film and animation. She mentions, “I was fortunate to find a job within a few months of searching.” Sorkin says that she was able to get hired at Gallaudet in the Television Department with her BA degree in film.
Sorkin says “Gallaudet has not given a raise in five years to any of the employees. This is because of the current economy.” She continues, “I am fortunate to work in a career that is aligned with my studies.” Sorkin had an easy transition from college to a permanent job because she said “I have strong work ethics.” She does miss going to classes but does not miss the homework.
Many graduates learn to move out of their comfort levels to find jobs that their degrees apply to. Some students find the job that fits them well while others just take up job for survival. College prepares students in many ways by helping them become members of society by being independent so they are ready to face the real world. Students take advantage of their education that they acquire through their college experiences.
Obama 2008 Election Impacted more
A picture of Obama signing in as President.
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I honestly believe that President Obama is more successful as president being elected the first time because he has more of a powerful impact on the people in USA. The editorial "Barack Obama for Re-election" is about Obama and his accomplishments when first elected. The reason is because he is the first African American President to be elected and also the first to be re-elected for a second term.
He had helped by allowing insurance companies keep parent's children on their insurance until they reach 26. He had set up an affordable care act which brings healthcare to those that cannot afford to have healthcare otherwise. Also, he has lowered drug cost for people who are Medicare for those who are poor and cannot get the health care they need. He also allowed that people who rely heavily on prescriptions to get free immunizations and mammograms and contraceptives. He had helped America by preventing the country from falling into another depression. He has also ended the war in Iraq which we knew as a country that Romney would have us continued.
Obama has also shown that he supports the idea of same-sex marriage. He also supported Don't Ask, Don't Tell which allows gay people to join the military and be able to serve their country. He, also helped by supporting the U.S Auto Industry that were close to going bankrupted. Obama also has increased fuel Efficiency. He has also pushed for more green leasers to help America become more green rather than relying on oil all the way. He has also invested alot of money into renewable technology to help reduce the amount of CO2 we give off when driving, creating new products and many other things. President Obama has played a huge role in making America a better country for its people.
Also, during his first election he got rid of Osama bin laden who is mostly responsible for September 11 with flying the two planes into the Twin Towers. He had expanded hate crimes protection based on people's sexual orientation, gender, disability, race and many more. Obama has also took up the role of improving the food at the schools that is provided for children such as providing more fruits and vegetables and must only provide whole grains foods.He also, set up an Act called "Pay as you go" for students who are attending to college that can pay what they can afford but taking care of their basic needs first. Then what money is left over goes towards paying off the loans.
Obama has also signed a Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009 which prevents companies from paying women less money compared to men for the same work done With these above reasons, is why I believe he was more successful during his first election because I notice he had a bigger impact on America in many ways that cause people to applaud him such as capturing the Osama and also by being the first African American President was a change for the country.
Flavors : Simply Crepes Pittsford, New York
Written and videotaped and photos taken by Jessica Sinclair
Whether you like breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just dessert crepe, Simply Crepes is the place for you. One Rochester Institute of Technology student, who is a 4th year student majoring in information technology, said “I went there three times. I think they are best at breakfast time.”
The restaurant Simply Crepes, found in Pittsford New York, holds a special place in our hearts and stomachs with the delicious dessert/dinner that they provide. This restaurant is located across from the Erie Canal heritage on 7 Schoen Place. Simply Crepes provides a variety of foods by using many different kinds of crepes that gives off their own unique flavors. Simply Crepes was set up about ten years ago and is still going strong. The hours of the restaurant are Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 9:00pm, and Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30am -10:00pm. Sundays are 7:30am -8pm.
Dana Trent has been the manager of Simply Crepes for a total of eight months. Trent enjoys working for Simply Crepes since she likes working for and making people happy. She mentioned, “I find it challenging to manage about twenty employees who work at the restaurant.” Trent had said “the favorite dishes and most ordered by the customers are seafood crepes; Rugby and Nutella Crepe which are consider a more healthy versions.
A Rubgy Crepe is made with a half of pound of shaved steak, Russian dressing, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, pickles and sautéed onions in a sesame seed crepe.
A Nutella Crepe is created with the ingredients with a layer of Nutella, with a choice of strawberries, or sautéed bananas with vanilla bean ice cream. It comes with the choice of whipped cream or caramel sauce.
A Seafood crepe come with three jumbo shrimp, scallops, faux crabmeat, mushrooms, red and yellow bell peppers, homemade basil cream, garnished roaste red pepper sauce.
She also mentions “the average cost for a meal is roughly ten dollars.” Trent said that the customers that come to her restaurant are usually middle aged and families. She added that college students often come to Simply Crepes for dessert. Simply Crepes' busiest time is from 11am to 2pm and also 6pm to 8pm.
Trent said the style of the restaurant is “polished casual.” Simply Crepes provides for occasional small parties or events but only at the Canandaiguroa, NY location since it has more space. They usually provide about one or two small parties a week.
Ways that Simply Crepes advertise, as stated by Trent, are through word of mouth and websites like Yelp. She mentions that the restaurant likes to order their supplies, such as wines and maple syrup locally as much as possible.
If curious about other food they have to offer. Menu Map
Popular Dishes Below.
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This is an image of the Seafood Crepes that they cook up to show us what it looks like. Seafood Crepes: $13.99 Double the shrimp: + $3.99 extra.
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This is an image of the Rugby Crepe that they cook up to show us what it looks like. The price of Rugby Crepe: Junior : $ 8.99 Regular: $10.9.
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This is an image of the Nutella Crepes to show us what it looks like.
The price of Nutella Crepes: Regular $7.99 Petites $5.99.
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With the new technology it helps us by making our lives a lot easier. I wonder why RIT does not have these in their classrooms yet.
Should We armed our schools?
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Written by Jessica Sinclair
There are many different perspectives on the issue of whether of not that we should be providing more security for the children in high school and middle school. Lately seems to becoming common that teenagers are breaking into schools shooting everyone in their sight. In my perspective as a college student, I feel that it is not necessary that we need teachers to be armed because it seems to me that if teachers are armed that it will lead to other problems. I agree with the article “ School Board member asks: Should we arm teachers?” by Greg Jones.
I am afraid if we armed teachers that it will be used for the wrong reasons. Such as for example teachers using it to threaten students to as according to the article listed above mentions that one teacher used their pocketknife to threaten a student to be quiet. If for any reason the teacher forgets to lock the gun up in the classroom or even looses the key to the lock box. What if a student gets ahold of it and uses it for revenge towards a teacher or other students.
There maybe some positive to arming the teachers but likely there will be other problems that will appear such as teachers accidently forgetting to put the gun on safety button on that might cause the gun to fire and might possibility end up killing someone out of the blue.
I agree with the article “ Gun control Debate: Don’t Ban Guns, Use Technology to Protect Our Children” because it reduces the possibly of the gun risk of people using it the wrong way.
Instead of relying heavily on guns to protect our students we should convert ourselves to depending on more technology such as using medical alert button that will silently go off and it will provide a GPS location to the cops and the ambulance so they know where to go to help those in danger. I feel with a gun what if the person who enters the building ends up shooting the teachers since they know who has guns and who does not.
So, what does that leave for protection for children? It is best to rely on medical alert buttons because it can give the exact location of where the emergency is happening and plus it wont get in the hands of the youngers that will cause more problems over time. If someone gets the medical button then no one will be harmed just simply be a false alarm. By having the panic button it allows to call for help but at the same time the teacher will have their hands free to help hide the children and comfort them. By having a gun they wont be able to comfort the children because really need two hands to use the gun. My other concern is a person with a gun enters how do you contact the cops and the ambulances right away without being heard and at that same time how you suppose to hide the children while calling for help. Everything happens in a split second, so I feel strongly it is better to have the teachers have a medical alert button.
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