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March 2001 Photo: http://www.geocitie&.com/SunsetStrip/Arena/4464/ -.,A tribute to Marley ;n.._: I ~ SHAWNA K. THOMPSON \ . - Jtflff Writer ...... 'fhis year marks the 20th ,sinniversary of the death of a ,n~tional hero whose songs of faitJ1,_ devotion and revolution ,ha,vy created an unforgettable leg~y. ··:, , _N,esta Robert Marley was ~~m in 1945 to an African- Am.~ri can. mother and a Ca4casian father he never knew. He grew up in a ghetto in Trenchtown, Jamaica. There he was exposed to Rastafari, a blend of the purest forms of both Judaism and Christianity. The roots, core beliefs and practices ofRastafari lie close to Marley's music and philosophies. Bob Marley's hit reggae song 'War' was written many years ago and conveys a powerful message about the ineguality among people. Until th~t issue is resolved through faitb and determination from the p~o,P 1 le, world peace will never be a,chieved. The following lyrics were taken from a human rights sp;~~h presented to the United Na~fons by Emperor Haile I , Selassie in 1976: , "Until thephilosophywhich holas one race superior And another inferior Is finally and p~rinanently discredited and ab~doned Everywhere is war, m~· s~y war That until there is nolo~ger first class And second class citizens of any nation Until the 'color of a man's skin Is of no; m'ore significance than the color of his eyes Me say war That until the basic human rights ar~ equally Guaranteed to all, without regard to race Dis a war" '.fhe song's international su~cess reinforced Marley's polifical importance in Jamaica where his firm Rastafarian beliefs connected him with ghett9 youth. Marley had a strong desire to free the people with music and began his mission with prophetical musical messages using a ghetto guitar constructed from bamboo staff, electric cable wire and a large sardine can. He explored mortality, militance and revolutionary fervor that drove his music. As a freedom fighter, he was constantly fighting a war and his guitar was his automatic weapon. His growing style encompassed every aspect in the . rise of Jamaican music, from ska to contemporary reggae. Every one of Marley's songs draws inspiration from the Third World and in turn inspires th~ rest of the world. From his motivational theme of 'Get Up Stand Up' that transcends all religious and political boundaries to 'Stir It Up', a love song written for his wife, Rita, his message is clear. World peace, love and equality among the people are worth fighting and dying for. We lost Marley in 1981 after an eight-month struggle with a curable cancer. Standing firm behind his Rastafarian beliefs, Marley refused medical treatment. The previous m_onth he had been awarded Jamaica's Order Of Merit, the nation's third highest honor in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the country's culture. Still, as we approach this important anniversary, his legend lives on. He will continue to touch many people's lives just as he did mine. To be introduced to his visualization of world peace and love is an enlightening experience. He has the power to change your outlook on racism, religion and politics, the ultimate goals that motivated his music. "You can't show aggression all the while. To make music is a life that I have to live. Sometimes, you have to fight with music. So it's not just someone who studies and chats, it's a whole development. Right now is a more militant time on_ earth, because it's Jah Jah time." - Bob Marley f '1 .. .. .. .. .. Your Total Printing Professionals " ., .. .. .. .. " ,. '" ED.KLIMCZAK ~ Owner .. MODII PIIINIINCi 5111~1(1 829 W. CHISHOLM ALPENA, Ml 49707 e-mail: model@freeway.net www.modelprintingservice.com PHONE: (517) 356-0834 FAX: (517) 356-2123 f eafur->es The Lumberjack 4 While you're out enjoying green beer, remember who to thank JENNIFER WEBB as a prisoner, Patrick escaped. day and the anniversary of his themincartoonsasdrunk, violent News Editor According to his writing, a voice-- death in the fifth century. The Irish monkeys. which he believed to be God's- have observed. this day as a However, the Irish soon St. Patrick, the patron saint SIXJke to him in a dream, telling him religious holiday for thousands of began to realize that their great of Ireland, is one 9f itwastimetoleavelreland.Todo years.OnSt.Patrick'sDay,which numbersendowedthemwitha ·Christianity's most widely so, Patrick walked nearly 200 miles falls during_the Christian season political power that had yet to be known figures. But for all his fn;>m County Mayo, where it is of Lent, Irish families would exploited. They started to celebrity, his life remains believed he was held, to the Irish traditionally attend church in the organize, and their voting block, somewhat ofamystery. Many coast. After escaping_to Britain, morning and celebrate in the known as the "green machine," of the stories traditionally Patrick reported that he afternoon. Lenten prohibitions becameanimportantswingvote associated with St. Patrick, experiencedasecondrevelation-- againsttheconsumptionofmeat forpoliticalhopefuls. Suddenly, includingthefamousaccountof an angel in a dream tells him to were waived and people would annual St. Patrick's Day parades his banishing all the snakes from return to Ireland as a missionary. dance, drink, and feast-on the became a show of strength for Ireland, are false, the products Soon after, Patrick began religious traditional meal oflrish bacon and Irish Americans, as well as a of hundreds of years of training, a course of study that cabbage. must-attend event for a slew of exaggeratedstorytelling. lastedmorethanfifteenyears.After The first St. Patrick's Day political candidates. In 1948, It is known that St. Patrick his ordination as a priest, he was parade took place not in Ireland, President Truman attended New was born in Britain to wealthy sent to Ireland with a dual but in the United States. Irish York City's St. Patrick's Day parents near the end of the mission-to minister to Christians soldiers serving in the English parade, a proud moment for the fourth century. He is believed already living in Ireland and to military marched through New many Irish whose ancestors had to have died on March 17, begin to convert the Irish.' York City on March 17, 1762. to fight stereotypes and racial around460 AD. Although his (Interestingly, · this mission Alongwiththeirmusic, the parade prejudice to find acceptance in father was a Christian deacon, contradicts the widely held helped the soldiers to reconnect America. it has bt-:en suggested that he notion that Patrick introduced with their Irish roots, as well as Today, St. Patrick's Day is probably took on the role Christianity to Ireland.) fellow Irishmen serving in the celebrated by people of all because of tax incentives and Familiar with the Irish language English army. Over the next backgrounds in the United States, there is no evidence that Patrick and culture, Patrick chose to thirty-five years, Irish patriotism Canada, and Australia. Although came from a particularly incorporatetraditionalritualintohis among American immigrants North·America is home to the religious family. At the age of lessons of Christianity instead of flourished, prompting the rise of largest productions, St.Patrick's sixteen, Patrick was taken attempting to eradicate native Irish so-called "Irish Aid" societies, Day has been celebrated in other prisoner by a group of Irish beliefs. For instance, he used like the Friendly Sons of Saint locations far from Ireland, raiders who were attacking his bonfires to celebrate Easter since Patrick and the· Hibernian including Japan, Singapore, and family's estate. the Irish were used to honoring Society. Each group would hold Russia They transported him to their gods with fire. He also annual parades featuring bagpipes In modern-day Ireland, St. Ireland where he spent six superimposed a sun, a powerful (which actually first became Patrick's Day has traditionally years in captivity. (There is Irish symbol, onto the Christian popularintheScottishandBritish beenareligiousoccasion.Infact, some dispute over where this cross to create what is now called armies) and drums. up until the 1970s, Irish laws captivity took place. a Celtic cross, so that veneration Upuntilthe mid-nineteenth mandated that pubs be closed on Although many believe he of the symbol would seem more century,mostirishimmigrantsin March 17. Beginning in 1995, was taken to live in Mount natural to the Irish. America were members of the however, the Irish government Slemish in County Antrim, it Although there were a small Protestant middle class. When began a national campaign to use is more likely that he was numberofChristiansontheisland the Great Potato Famine hit St. Patrick's Day as an held in County Mayo near when Patrick arrived, most Irish Ireland in 1845, close to a million opportunity to drive tourism and Ki/la/a.) During this time, he practiced a nature-based pagan poor, uneducated, Catholic Irish showcase Ireland to the rest of worked as a shepherd, reigion.Theirishculturecentered begantopourintoAmericato theworld.Lastyear,closetoone ' outdoors and away from aroundarichtraditionoforallegend escape starvation. million people took part in people. Lonely and afraid, he and myth. When this is considered, Despised for their religious Ireland 's St. Patrick's Festival turned to his religion for solace, it is no surprise that the story of beliefs and funny accents by the in Dublin, a multi-day celebration becmning a devout Christian. Patrick's life became exaggerated American Protestant majority, the featuring parades, concerts, (It is also believed that over the centuries-spinning immigrants had trouble finding outdoor theater productions, and Patrick first began to dream exciting tales to remember history even menial jobs. When Irish fireworks shows. of converting the Irish people has always been a part of the Irish Americans in the country's cities ~· . . . . . to Christianity during his wayoflife. took to the streets on St. ::\.,.,- . captivity.) St. Patrick's Day is celebrated Patrick's Day to celebrate their -:-- i After more than six years on March 17, his religious feast heritage, newspapers portrayed • Creativity blaa■s at East Campus ANGELA KIRSCHNER Staff Writer ACC's art department is often unrecognized but it is a vital part of our college. Many classes are offered this semester including drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, design, and photography. These classes help students develop skills in their chosen area. These classes lead up to the big art show on Friday, April27,at7p.m. AnEvening with the Arts features students' work from all classes, hors d' oeuvres and a dance show. Sandy Allmond, one of the ceramics instructors, has been doing ceramics for about 7 years and teaching it at ACC for 4 years. She thinks art is important to ACC because it has a universal theme. "Through all languages, through all barriers. I think it's the path that helps round a person out. Because they have to think in a different mode of thought... and I think that makes people better people," Sandy said. She has been doing ceramics for 7 years atid teaching itat ACC for 4 years. Her favorite part is seeing the students' excitement, surprise, successes, and thrills. I asked her why she enjoys art. "Oh my God it refreshes my soul! It releases me from the e¥eryday, Oh God, aggravations ... It's,awaythatican leave those behind without leaving home." The college is planning to move the art department to the graphic arts building closer to main campus. Sandy feels it's unfortunate that they have to move. "The Graphic Arts building is srriall. I don't want to limit our capacity to 6 students because of space," she said, "We're already crowded. The square footage is not even close." Where will they host the big art show? The east campus location is warm and has windows. Sandy thinks the college and the community recognize the art department. The only area she feels doesn't get enough is recognizing staff coming to the art show. "Other than that, the community is very supportive." Maria Standen, an elementary education major, took the painting class with J dy Skiba in Spring 99 . "I've always had an interest in art, and this was a chance to cultivate that interest," she said. It made her a more well rounded person. One thing she liked about it was the small class size. With such a "close- knit group," students could comfortably share techniques and good deals on supplies. Also, the teacher was very helpful if anyone had a question. If Maria could change one thing about the course, she'd want to know ahead of time specifically what supplies she would need and how much it costs. However, she still paints and is glad to have her own supplies now. What did she learn from this experience? "To paint beyond the lines and fill up my space. To let loose and let it go. Don't be so minute and meticulous. Be free with it." She would like to . take another art class, and adds, "It's not a bad idea for everyone sometime to take a class in art. Someone may have a talent and not realize it. It's also a good outlet for expression." Sarah Goad, another student, is pursuing photography as a hobbv. Sh~' s leatnirtg a lotabot1t how to develop film and print pictures, and more about the camera. Right now the class is learning about f- stops and shutter speeds, and how those affect your pictures. The best pait of the class, according to Sarah, is "just getting the practical instructions on taking better pictures." Before the class, she felt too many of her photos were turning , out poorly, and she wants to improve her picture taking techniques. Lori Wade, head of the art department, was unavailable for questioning at this time. Relaxed fine Dining And Spirited Drink 111 Dwight Ave. Oscoda Ml 48750 1=(517)-789•1518