radio:
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Temple University concerned over students abroad in Japan
Temple University announced an optional evacuation of students studying at the Tokyo campus due to concerns over radiation leaks from Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant.
According to Temple’s website, the university transported students from Tokyo to Hong Kong where they would be flown home starting March 20.
The New York Times reported Thursday that of the 325 American students at the Tokyo campus, 115 had already left. The remaining students will have arrangements made to fly home if they choose.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that International SOS has been working to arrange commercial flights to transport the students to their respective homes.
About 30 of the originally anticipated 200 left the country March 20 on such arranged flights. 160 others departed by their own, according to Temple officials. Temple spokesman Hillel Hoffman told the Inquirer that 120 students have chosen to stay in Japan.
The university rented a bus to transport students from the directly effected Tokyo to Osako, said The Temple News.
The United States Embassy released that The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recommends to US citizen living within 50 miles of the power plant to evacuate or stay in-doors if “departure is not probable.”
The campus had anticipated power outages and limited transportation service. Their website had posted a schedule of student services that was set to have normal operations resume normal hours for student centers by March 28 for the students who have chosen to remain.
The dean of Temple’s Japan campus posted a message on the website Tuesday afternoon concerning plans for continuation of the semester. April 4 is the new tentative start date, but the final decision is “conditional on advice from foreign embassy and Japanese government.”
The graduate program has a separate schedule and the start date has not yet been announced.
Previously, the university had set the start date at March 28, but was forced to push it back due to the continuing issues with the nuclear plant.
Students are concerned that occurance of the disaster will cause them to lose credit for the part of the semester that they had already completed. Hoffman told the Inquirer that "No matter where the students end up…Temple will work with the students to finish their semester."
Print/Newspaper. Relocated Chronicles:
Temple University’s students studying in Japan were advised to leave due to the recent earthquake and nuclear concerns.
After the catastrophic 9.0 quake on March 11, Japan is dealing with the repercussions of destruction and threat of Dai-ichi nuclear plant’s leakage. Temple’s students studying in Japan were offered transportation to Hong Kong where they would be flown safely back to the United States.
Of the 325 students who were studying abroad, 120 have chosen to stay, according to Temple spokesman Hillel Hoffman . The dean of the college also remained behind, feeling that he is obligated to continue overseeing the campus, accommodate the students who remained, and updating the Philadelphia-based University of the progress in the Pacific.
The United States Embassy released that The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recommends to US citizens living within 50 miles of the power plant to evacuate or stay in-doors if “departure is not probable.” Students on the Tokyo campus will be transported by bus to Osako as safety precaution during the time of nuclear threat.
The university had set the start date at March 28, but was forced to extend it to April 4. This date is also tentative and “conditional on advice from foreign embassy and Japanese government.”
Students were assured by the administration that if they left the country, they will still be able to complete the credits they had begun in Tokyo.
radio broadcast:
Temple’s study abroad students have returned early from Tokyo. Students abroad were advised to leave due to the threat of radiation poisoning from the Fukushima power plant. There are students who opted to remain in Japan to complete the semester. The students who left will have opportunities to complete their credits for the interrupted semester here in the States.
*photos from CRM management and Eurasia Review respectively
According to Temple’s website, the university transported students from Tokyo to Hong Kong where they would be flown home starting March 20.
 |
| Students of the University will not lose credit for their studies completed in Japan. |
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that International SOS has been working to arrange commercial flights to transport the students to their respective homes.
About 30 of the originally anticipated 200 left the country March 20 on such arranged flights. 160 others departed by their own, according to Temple officials. Temple spokesman Hillel Hoffman told the Inquirer that 120 students have chosen to stay in Japan.
The university rented a bus to transport students from the directly effected Tokyo to Osako, said The Temple News.
The United States Embassy released that The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recommends to US citizen living within 50 miles of the power plant to evacuate or stay in-doors if “departure is not probable.”
 |
| The Fukushima radiation plant was threatening cities within a several mile radius |
The campus had anticipated power outages and limited transportation service. Their website had posted a schedule of student services that was set to have normal operations resume normal hours for student centers by March 28 for the students who have chosen to remain.
The dean of Temple’s Japan campus posted a message on the website Tuesday afternoon concerning plans for continuation of the semester. April 4 is the new tentative start date, but the final decision is “conditional on advice from foreign embassy and Japanese government.”
The graduate program has a separate schedule and the start date has not yet been announced.
Previously, the university had set the start date at March 28, but was forced to push it back due to the continuing issues with the nuclear plant.
Students are concerned that occurance of the disaster will cause them to lose credit for the part of the semester that they had already completed. Hoffman told the Inquirer that "No matter where the students end up…Temple will work with the students to finish their semester."
Print/Newspaper. Relocated Chronicles:
Temple University’s students studying in Japan were advised to leave due to the recent earthquake and nuclear concerns.
After the catastrophic 9.0 quake on March 11, Japan is dealing with the repercussions of destruction and threat of Dai-ichi nuclear plant’s leakage. Temple’s students studying in Japan were offered transportation to Hong Kong where they would be flown safely back to the United States.
Of the 325 students who were studying abroad, 120 have chosen to stay, according to Temple spokesman Hillel Hoffman . The dean of the college also remained behind, feeling that he is obligated to continue overseeing the campus, accommodate the students who remained, and updating the Philadelphia-based University of the progress in the Pacific.
The United States Embassy released that The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recommends to US citizens living within 50 miles of the power plant to evacuate or stay in-doors if “departure is not probable.” Students on the Tokyo campus will be transported by bus to Osako as safety precaution during the time of nuclear threat.
The university had set the start date at March 28, but was forced to extend it to April 4. This date is also tentative and “conditional on advice from foreign embassy and Japanese government.”
Students were assured by the administration that if they left the country, they will still be able to complete the credits they had begun in Tokyo.
radio broadcast:
Temple’s study abroad students have returned early from Tokyo. Students abroad were advised to leave due to the threat of radiation poisoning from the Fukushima power plant. There are students who opted to remain in Japan to complete the semester. The students who left will have opportunities to complete their credits for the interrupted semester here in the States.
*photos from CRM management and Eurasia Review respectively
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Everyone's best friend
College dorms have a lot of rules. It is almost too many...
No toasters or toaster ovens.
No plastic standing lamps.
And worst of all: no pets.
Of course, this rule is only appropriate. Having college students all showing up to school with dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, or any other domestic (or non-domestic) animal presents unbelievably complicated concerns. Feeding, grooming, caring, and restraining, all of which students can sometimes hardly handle to do for themselves, would be insanely overwhelming to do for pets as well.
It is in the college setting that sometimes people may find themselves very lonely. It is a big transition of relocating which involves making new friends, getting used to sharing a room, having a new bed, eating new food, etc. Sometimes, when you don't want the company of a friend or a roommate, the one thing you may miss, even more than siblings or parents, are your pets.
I was always used to having my cat cuddle up with me in the middle of the night, my dog waking me up from naps on the couch by nudging my hand, and having them great my at the door when I come home.
When I walk into my college dorm, I am greeted by the stench of the garbage can, music blaring from speakers, and room occupied by someone else.
By that description, dorm life may sound worse than it truly is. But there are very few things that can replace the company of lovable animals when you really need them. Some colleges have actually gone as far to recognize this and permit pets to accompany students to college.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, "Eckerd College, a private school in St. Petersburg, has had pet-friendly dorms for years. So has Stephens College, a private school in Missouri."
As for St. John's, I'm positive the idea of allowing pets is as far-fetched as a course on Scientology. I don't find this to be a bad decision, because so many people is sometimes disastrous itself; add pets to the mix and it will be a jungle. I just know whenever I go home, I'm excited to be welcomed by my pets. In the meantime, I do my best to make my bed as loving as my pets do for me at home.
No toasters or toaster ovens.
No plastic standing lamps.
And worst of all: no pets.
Of course, this rule is only appropriate. Having college students all showing up to school with dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, or any other domestic (or non-domestic) animal presents unbelievably complicated concerns. Feeding, grooming, caring, and restraining, all of which students can sometimes hardly handle to do for themselves, would be insanely overwhelming to do for pets as well.
It is in the college setting that sometimes people may find themselves very lonely. It is a big transition of relocating which involves making new friends, getting used to sharing a room, having a new bed, eating new food, etc. Sometimes, when you don't want the company of a friend or a roommate, the one thing you may miss, even more than siblings or parents, are your pets.
 | |||||||||
| Me outside of my house with my dog Nala. |
When I walk into my college dorm, I am greeted by the stench of the garbage can, music blaring from speakers, and room occupied by someone else.
By that description, dorm life may sound worse than it truly is. But there are very few things that can replace the company of lovable animals when you really need them. Some colleges have actually gone as far to recognize this and permit pets to accompany students to college.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, "Eckerd College, a private school in St. Petersburg, has had pet-friendly dorms for years. So has Stephens College, a private school in Missouri."
As for St. John's, I'm positive the idea of allowing pets is as far-fetched as a course on Scientology. I don't find this to be a bad decision, because so many people is sometimes disastrous itself; add pets to the mix and it will be a jungle. I just know whenever I go home, I'm excited to be welcomed by my pets. In the meantime, I do my best to make my bed as loving as my pets do for me at home.
 | |
| My door room bed, complete with alligator, teddy bear, and unicorn to help cope with longing for my pets. | . |
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Lou Carnesecca: The Observer
 |
| Lou Carnesecca in the old Alumni Hall which has now been named, to commemorate his achievements, Carnesecca Arena. |
The first time he said to me was:
There's a lot of history here.
And how very true it was. His office is like the St. John's basketball Hall Of Fame. He took the time to explain as much of it as I was able to soak in.
Above all, he spoke with such pride in St. John's basketball, then and now. It is clear for all who, read and hear, why he became such a success even though, as he told both me and Michael Kay, he was "an observer."
Lou Carnesecca talks with Michael Kay on Center Stage
about his career and how he got to that point
Like Michael Kay pointed out, Carnesecca's father wanted him to be a doctor.
I asked: That wasn't you?
His response: No, thank God.
It is clear that a career at St. John's is something that has always and will always be a huge pride in his life. Even now, watching Steve Lavin lead the team to the Big East Championships, he finds that the school is "rejuvenated."
"To have this spark, it lightens everybody. Everybody. I walk down the street, down Union Turnpike, 'Hey Coach! The team is doing great!' It's not only the people at St. John's but the city of New York, because we've been a big New York team for so long."
For so long we have been, and we still are. Lou Carnesecca, the legend of St. John's basketball, is still on this campus to remind us of how wonderful of a community we have, and how successful of a team the Red Storm is.
You can listen to my full interview with Lou Carnesecca here.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Small Town, Big Name
Small town living is, in many ways, a lot like the way it is portrayed on TV. I graduated with a class of less than 200 kids. I knew everyone in my school: the quarterback was in my Spanish class, my English partner ran the morning announcements, the saxophonist for the band had a locker across from mine, and the janitor helped me hang my Homecoming posters. It was a community within a community.
This is a video created by my english partner featuring a full tour of the school led by three classmates and our friendly janitor, Doug.
St. John's is very similar. I have found last semester that I see faces daily and never match a name or voice to it. This semester, some of those faces ended up in my classes or even a floor below me.
Recently, during the time I was around campus working on my Capture the Storm project, I ran into a face that matched a name I had heard. I entered the elevator in the library as a man in a khaki trench coat said, referring to a man at the coffee counter, "that's Carnesecca."
Just like my town, who everyone recognized the name Jim Thorpe as a famous athlete, St. John's all recognizes the name Carnesecca as the legendary basketball coach.
I knew the name and the story behind this legendary name, but there, at the familiar library Seattle's Best, was the face. In this small little St. John's town, I had finally run into the superstar who is commemorated by the arena I had been in more times than I could count.
I immediately rode the elevator back down. I had to meet him. Not only did I meet him, I asked for an interview. He looked at me sternly and said "I only talk to students inside the classroom." It didn't take many moments after my stunned expression that he laughed and asked if he could just have his coffee and then have me meet him in his office.
This was a man who had learned all about fame and success and was still willing to feed the curiosity and shake hands with students of his alma mater. He did this knowing he would reap no benefits other than making an aspiring reporter's day.
People like Mr. Carnesecca are the types of people who make small town living have it's positive energy. He is someone who is around the campus for other reasons than because he has to be.
Him talking in the interview, in my next post, will prove that further.
This is a video created by my english partner featuring a full tour of the school led by three classmates and our friendly janitor, Doug.
St. John's is very similar. I have found last semester that I see faces daily and never match a name or voice to it. This semester, some of those faces ended up in my classes or even a floor below me.
Recently, during the time I was around campus working on my Capture the Storm project, I ran into a face that matched a name I had heard. I entered the elevator in the library as a man in a khaki trench coat said, referring to a man at the coffee counter, "that's Carnesecca."
Just like my town, who everyone recognized the name Jim Thorpe as a famous athlete, St. John's all recognizes the name Carnesecca as the legendary basketball coach.
I knew the name and the story behind this legendary name, but there, at the familiar library Seattle's Best, was the face. In this small little St. John's town, I had finally run into the superstar who is commemorated by the arena I had been in more times than I could count.
I immediately rode the elevator back down. I had to meet him. Not only did I meet him, I asked for an interview. He looked at me sternly and said "I only talk to students inside the classroom." It didn't take many moments after my stunned expression that he laughed and asked if he could just have his coffee and then have me meet him in his office.
This was a man who had learned all about fame and success and was still willing to feed the curiosity and shake hands with students of his alma mater. He did this knowing he would reap no benefits other than making an aspiring reporter's day.
People like Mr. Carnesecca are the types of people who make small town living have it's positive energy. He is someone who is around the campus for other reasons than because he has to be.
Him talking in the interview, in my next post, will prove that further.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Capture the storm
School wide competition (and class project) presented now, on the eve of Spring Break. To all readers, I present a short idea as to what St. John's is to real residents and how we really are all linked to each other in the fury of the Red Storm.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)